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Mary Aldritt, Excelsior, MN US
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20080268081 | METHOD OF USING GUAVA EXTRACT AND COMPOSITION INCLUDING GUAVA EXTRACT - A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering alcohol to a mammal, and administering guava extract within no greater than about 12 hours of administering of the alcohol. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and guava extract. | 10-30-2008 |
20090004270 | METHOD OF USING GUAVA EXTRACT - A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering guava extract to a mammal to inhibit, prevent or alleviate at least one of a headache, nausea, dry mouth, lack of appetite, shakiness, and fatigue. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and guava extract. | 01-01-2009 |
20090087386 | EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING AN EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITION INCLUDING A VISCOUS COMPONENT - Disclosed is an effervescent composition and a method of making an effervescent composition that includes a viscous component and is a free flowing granulation. | 04-02-2009 |
20100285158 | EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITION INCLUDING CRANBERRY EXTRACT - Disclosed is an effervescent composition that includes an effervescent agent and cranberry extract, preferably in an amount sufficient to decrease the measurable amount of bacteria present in the urine of an individual having a urinary tract infection. | 11-11-2010 |
20110117217 | METHOD OF USING GUAVA EXTRACT - A method of using guava extract is disclosed that includes administering guava extract to a mammal to inhibit, prevent or alleviate at least one of a headache, nausea, dry mouth, lack of appetite, shakiness, and fatigue. A composition is also disclosed that includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and guava extract. | 05-19-2011 |
Mary Amasia, Irvine, CA US
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20110111987 | CENTRIFUGAL MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM FOR NUCLEIC ACID SAMPLE PREPARATION, AMPLIFICATION, AND DETECTION - A microfluidic system for processing a sample includes a microfluidic CD in the form a rotatable disc, the disc containing a plurality of separate lysis chambers therein. A magnetic lysis blade and lysis beads are disposed in each of the lysis chambers and a plurality of stationary magnets are disposed adjacent to and separate from the microfluidic CD. The stationary magnets are configured to magnetically interact with each of the magnetic lysis blades upon rotation of the microfluidic CD. Each lysis chamber may have its own separate sample inlet port or, alternatively, the lysis chambers may be connected to one another with a single inlet port coupled to one of the lysis chambers. Downstream processing may include nucleic acid amplification using thermoelectric heating as well as detection using a nucleic acid microarray. | 05-12-2011 |
20120295781 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR WHOLE BLOOD SAMPLE PREPARATION - A CD-based device for separating plasma from whole blood includes a substrate, a sedimentation chamber disposed in the substrate, and a collection chamber disposed in the substrate and in fluidic communication with the sedimentation chamber through a siphon channel. The sedimentation chamber includes a plurality of finger-like structures disposed along a radially outward edge of the sedimentation chamber, and protruding radially inward relative to the axis of rotation of the substrate. A method for separating plasma from whole blood using the CD-based device includes introducing a blood sample into the sedimentation chamber, rotating the substrate about an axis of rotation at a first rotational speed to separate the plasma from blood cells, and rotating the substrate about the axis of rotation at a second rotational speed, which is lower than the first rotational speed, to move the plasma from the sedimentation chamber into the collection chamber. | 11-22-2012 |
Mary Arnold-Ronish, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100247687 | FORMULATION FOR TATTOO REMOVAL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A formulation for tattoo removal and method for using the same are disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
Mary Atz, Tustin, CA US
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20110014610 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods for diagnosing mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and mood disorders such as major depression disorder and bipolar disorder). The invention also provides methods of identifying modulators of such mental disorders as well as methods of using these modulators to treat patients suffering from such mental disorders. | 01-20-2011 |
20110224144 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING MENTAL DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods for diagnosing mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia). The invention also provides methods of identifying modulators of such mental disorders as well as methods of using these modulators to treat patients suffering from such mental disorders. | 09-15-2011 |
Mary Campolongo, Glen Oaks, NY US
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20110170671 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR PATIENT POSITIONING TABLE - An approach is provided for patient positioning. A patient is arranged on a table having a positioning assembly coupled thereto, the positioning assembly including a plurality of spatially configurable members. A spatial configuration of at least one of the plurality of spatially configurable members is arranged to support the patient in a multipoint bending position during a medical procedure. | 07-14-2011 |
Mary Chan-Park, Singapore SG
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20110000605 | ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAY AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - This invention relates to an electrophoretic display comprising a plurality of cells, each of said cells comprises: a) partition walls; b) an electrophoretic fluid filled therein; c) a polymeric sealing layer to enclose the electrophoretic fluid within the cell; and d) an interface between the electrophoretic fluid and the sealing layer. | 01-06-2011 |
20110217896 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A DISPLAY PANEL - This application is directed to processes for preparing electrophoretic displays and semi-finished display panels comprising display cells prepared from the microcup and top-sealing technologies. The semi-finished display panel comprises an array of display cells sandwiched between two temporary substrate layers, between a temporary substrate layer and a conductor layer or between a temporary substrate layer and a permanent substrate layer, wherein said display cells are filled with an electrophoretic fluid and top-sealed with a polymeric sealing layer formed from a top-sealing composition which is being hardened while on top of the electrophoretic fluid. | 09-08-2011 |
20140057056 | ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAY AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - This invention relates to an electrophoretic display comprising a plurality of cells, each of said cells comprises: a) partition walls; b) an electrophoretic fluid filled therein; c) a polymeric sealing layer to enclose the electrophoretic fluid within the cell; and d) an interface between the electrophoretic fluid and the sealing layer. | 02-27-2014 |
Mary Chen, Oak Park, CA US
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20100047986 | GROUP III-V COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR BASED HETEROJUNCTION BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS WITH VARIOUS COLLECTOR PROFILES ON A COMMON WAFER - A wafer comprising at least one high F | 02-25-2010 |
20100059793 | InP BASED HETEROJUNCTION BIPOLAR TRANSISTORS WITH EMITTER-UP AND EMITTER-DOWN PROFILES ON A COMMON WAFER - A wafer comprising at least one emitter-up Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) and at least one emitter-down HBT on a common InP based semiconductor wafer. Isolation and N-type implants into the device layers differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT. The method for preparing a device comprises forming identical layers for all HBTs and performing ion implantation to differentiate an emitter-down HBT from an emitter-up HBT. | 03-11-2010 |
Mary Depauw, Edmonton CA
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20090288224 | PROMOTER SEQUENCE OBTAINED FROM RICE AND METHODS OF USE - Methods are provided by which | 11-19-2009 |
20130097738 | NITROGEN-EFFICIENT MONOCOT PLANTS - Methods of increasing nitrogen utilization efficiency in monocot plants through genetic modification to increase the levels of alanine aminotransferase expression and plants produced there from are described. In particular, methods for increasing the biomass and yield of transgenic monocot plants grown under nitrogen limiting conditions compared to non-transgenic plants are described. In this way, monocot plants may be produced that maintain a desired yield while reducing the need for high levels of nitrogen application. | 04-18-2013 |
Mary Der Ovanesian, Lauderdale, FL US
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20100268136 | Portable and Rechargeable Cast Ventilating System Having a Climate Control Element - A portable and rechargeable cast ventilating system adapted for use on casts, the system comprises of a portable fluid flow manipulations device, a manifold collar, and at least one tube. The system is attached to a cast being worn by a user so that each tube is inserted between the cast and the body part of the user being covered by the cast, the manipulation collar is attached to the cast so that the collar operatively connects to the tubes, and the portable fluid flow manipulation device operatively connects to the collar. The system delivers a fluid flow within a cast being worn by the user. The temperature of the fluid flow delivered to areas being covered by the cast might be controlled by a heat transfer element of the fluid flow manipulation device. | 10-21-2010 |
Mary Dibenedeto, New York, NY US
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20100301554 | GAME CARD FOR CHANCE AT ADDITIONAL CARD - A scratch-off game card comprising a scratch-off game thereon and further comprising a part of the game card revealing symbol or symbols are indicating that the bearer of the card or the title holder of the card is entitled to a certain quantity of free scratch-off game cards. | 12-02-2010 |
Mary Didiuk, Madison, CT US
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20090239865 | DIBENZYL AMINE COMPOUNDS AND DERIVATIVES - Dibenzyl amine compounds and derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and/or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans. | 09-24-2009 |
20140135338 | QUINOLINYL GLUCAGON RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R | 05-15-2014 |
Mary Dossett, Las Vegas, NV US
Mary Dovell, Woodstock, OH US
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20090053960 | Roof Liner for Vehicle and Manufacturing Method of Same - The present disclosure is directed to a roof lining for a vehicle and a manufacturing method thereof, and in particular, to the roof lining for a vehicle using a composite material having basalt fibers mixed into a thermoplastic resin as a substrate. The resulting roof lining can be lightweight, have enhanced sound absorbency and increased heat insulating properties. Due to the use of basalt fibers, which do not coat incinerator walls like glass fibers do, the roof lining is more easily recycled. | 02-26-2009 |
Mary Dyszlewski, Creve Coeur, MO US
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20090299177 | Risk Stratification of Patients with Chronic Myocardial Infarction - The present invention is directed to novel radiopharmaceuticals, which can be used to image myocardium. In addition, the present invention is directed to methods for risk stratification of patients who have suffered at least one myocardial infarction. | 12-03-2009 |
20140271465 | MATRIX METALLOPROTEASE (MMP) TARGETED AGENTS FOR IMAGING AND THERAPY - The present invention provides compound conjugates of matrix metalloprotease inhibitors and linked metal chelators which are useful for imaging solid tumors and treating and diagnosing certain types of diseases such as cancer. | 09-18-2014 |
Mary Faron-French, Wells, ME US
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20090210999 | Helmet with ski pass holder - A pass holder incorporated into a helmet allows the display of a ski pass in a secure manner and in clear view from the front of the helmet. According to an embodiment of the system described herein, the helmet may include a structure having an internal cavity and an external surface, a window disposed adjacent to the external surface, and an area disposed beneath the window that allows visual access to a ski pass. The helmet may be a ski helmet or a snowboarding helmet. In other embodiments, the helmet may include a visor with a flexible frame attached thereto that allows visual access to the pass that is insertable into the frame. The location of the pass holder and pass held therein may allow an attendant to easily and effectively view or scan the pass, such as in connection with allowing access to a ski lift. | 08-27-2009 |
Mary Forcillo, Laval CA
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20080318745 | Abdominal bench - An improved abdominal bench having a simplified structure, a more comprehensive weight system, a multi-positional foot assembly and a more streamlined frame and pivoting linkages. | 12-25-2008 |
Mary Frecker, State College, PA US
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20100049219 | ENDOSURGERY SUTURING DEVICE - A suturing device includes an elongated sheath and a suturing assembly. The elongated sheath has a working end for insertion through a working channel in an endoscope and has an inner passage. The suturing assembly includes an elongated flexible base member, a first suturing arm and a second suturing arm. The suturing arms each have a proximal end interconnected with the elongated base member and an opposite distal end. A needle receiver is disposed at the distal end of each suturing arm. The suturing arms are movable between an open position wherein the distal ends are spaced apart by a first distance and a closed position wherein the distal ends are spaced apart by a second distance less than the first distance. | 02-25-2010 |
20100075170 | POLYCRYSTALLINE COMPLEX-SHAPED MESOSCALE COMPONENTS - A polycrystalline mesoscale component is provided that has an overall length L divided into multiple segments with a second segment extending from a first segment at a nonlinear angle. The first segment has a first segment height H | 03-25-2010 |
20110071428 | BIOPSY DEVICE - Biopsy devices which can be used with a flexible endoscope are described herein. Inventive biopsy devices can be used in minimally invasive procedures and other biopsy applications. Inventive biopsy devices can be used through an endoscope channel to perform zero invasive biopsies on the gastrointestinal system and other organs. Actuation devices for use to twist or manipulate the biopsy device even when it is at the end of the endoscopic cable are provided according to embodiments of the present invention. | 03-24-2011 |
20110112568 | SURGICAL TOOL - Recent advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures have created a demand for smaller scale tools with improved performance characteristics. Attempts to scale down modern tools to the meso level (1-5 mm) have caused severe performance losses. Surgical tools of the present invention provide significant improvements in operable range and force application for both grasping and spreading when compared to currently used endoscopic forceps. | 05-12-2011 |
Mary Fretland, Eagan, MN US
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20080275077 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS COMPRISING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE MODIFIER - Pharmaceutical formulations comprising an immune response modifier (IRM) chosen from imidazoquinoline amines, imidazotetrahydroquinoline amines, imidazopyridine amines, 6,7-fused cycloalkylimidazopyridine amines, 1,2-bridged imidazoquinoline amines, thiazolo-quinolineamines, oxazolo-quinolinamines, thiazolo-pyridinamines, oxazolo-pyridinamines, imidazonaphthyridine amines, tetrahydroimidazonaphthyridine amines, and thiazolonaphthyridine amines; a fatty acid; and a hydrophobic, aprotic component miscible with the fatty acid are useful for the treatment of dermal associated conditions. Novel topical formulations are provided. In one embodiment, the topical formulations are advantageous for treatment of actinic keratosis, postsurgical scars, basal cell carcinoma, atopic dermatitis, and warts. | 11-06-2008 |
Mary Fure, East Hampstead, NH US
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20100063071 | THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Compositions and dosage forms including adenosine receptor antagonists such as 3-[4-(2,6-Dioxo-1,3-dipropyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purin-8-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-1-yl]-propionic acid and methods of using the same are described herein. | 03-11-2010 |
Mary Geddry, Coquille, OR US
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20100148515 | Direct Current Brushless Machine and Wind Turbine System - A direct current brushless electric machine is described that comprises a sequence of permanent magnets where the N and S magnetic poles being alternately arranged adjacent to each other, each exerting a magnetic field; phase coils are composed of a group of conductors, each conductor being laid essentially in parallel with each other, each coil being displaced by a full range of a single magnetic pole of the permanent magnet, such that each phase coil is alternately disposed adjacent to each other; and magnetic field or every other coil is in the same orientation to form an armature positioned opposite to the permanent magnet movable with respect to the armature with a predetermined amount of air gap provided between the phase coils and the permanent magnets. The electric machine operates as a generator when the power is flowing from a prime mover, such as the turbine blade extracting energy from the wind or water. The electric machine operates as a motor when the current is applied to the coils in a sequence to move the rotor when the turbine blades move the wind or water. | 06-17-2010 |
Mary Grikas, Colts Neck, NJ US
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20090046707 | Apparatus for enhanced information display in end user devices of a packet-based communication network - Method and apparatus for information conveyance in an end user device of a packet-based communication service where the end user device is connected to a PSTN-based communication device includes detecting a power up condition of the end user device connected to the PSTN-based communication device, detecting a packet-based network connection, retrieving an end user profile from the packet-based communication service attempting a communication registration operation and displaying one or more non-binary type messages at the end user device regarding the status of the communication service. The apparatus for enhanced information conveyance includes a main body having a local area packet network connection means, a wide area packet network connection means and a non-packet network connection means for connection of a PSTN-based communication device and a display panel body adapted to display information regarding the status of the communication service in a non-binary manner. | 02-19-2009 |
20100189095 | Method and apparatus for voice traffic management in a data network - Method and apparatus for voice traffic management in a data network includes establishing a default maximum bandwidth setting at a LAN egress port when voice-type traffic is not present in a LAN portion of the data network, detecting voice-type traffic, reducing the bandwidth setting at the LAN egress port to effect a change in a rate of non voice type traffic and monitoring non voice type traffic and voice quality statistics to determine if the rate of non voice type traffic entering the data network has changed. Once the desired change has occurred, performing a linear increase of the bandwidth setting at the LAN egress port to a first value while monitoring voice quality statistics, determining if voice quality has degraded during increase of the bandwidth setting and repeating the last two steps if voice quality has not degraded. | 07-29-2010 |
20120300767 | Method and apparatus for voice traffic management in a data network - Method and apparatus for voice traffic management in a data network includes establishing a default maximum bandwidth setting at a LAN egress port when voice-type traffic is not present in a LAN portion of the data network, detecting voice-type traffic, reducing the bandwidth setting at the LAN egress port to effect a change in a rate of non voice type traffic and monitoring non voice type traffic and voice quality statistics to determine if the rate of non voice type traffic entering the data network has changed. Once the desired change has occurred, performing a linear increase of the bandwidth setting at the LAN egress port to a first value while monitoring voice quality statistics, determining if voice quality has degraded during increase of the bandwidth setting and repeating the last two steps if voice quality has not degraded. | 11-29-2012 |
20130294444 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VOICE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN A DATA NETWORK - Method and apparatus for voice traffic management in a data network includes establishing a default maximum bandwidth setting at a LAN egress port when voice-type traffic is not present in a LAN portion of the data network, detecting voice-type traffic, reducing the bandwidth setting at the LAN egress port to effect a change in a rate of non voice type traffic and monitoring non voice type traffic and voice quality statistics to determine if the rate of non voice type traffic entering the data network has changed. Once the desired change has occurred, performing a linear increase of the bandwidth setting at the LAN egress port to a first value while monitoring voice quality statistics, determining if voice quality has degraded during increase of the bandwidth setting and repeating the last two steps if voice quality has not degraded. | 11-07-2013 |
Mary Hawn, Birmingham, AL US
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20110125149 | UNIVERSAL SURGICAL FUNCTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system includes a selector by which a user can select any of a number of surgical devices or similar devices for use, and a processor system responsive to user actuation of a foot control or other central control by controlling the selected device. Each device has an associated intelligent adapter that communicates information relating to device with which the adapter is associated. The processor system uses the information communicated by the adapter to properly interface the associated device with the control system and its central control. | 05-26-2011 |
20110144636 | UNIVERSAL SURGICAL FUNCTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system includes a selector by which a user can select any of a number of surgical devices or similar devices for use and a processor system responsive to user actuation of a foot control or other central control by controlling the selected device. Each device has an associated intelligent adapter that communicates information relating to device with which the adapter is associated. The processor system uses the information communicated by the adapter to properly interface the associated device with the control system and its central control. | 06-16-2011 |
Mary Heppenstall-Butler, Sharnbrook GB
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20090319052 | BIOMATERIALS, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - A calcium oxide-silica composite biomaterial either in amorphous state or crystalline state having an average pore size, as determined by the BET method, in the range of from 0.8 to 4 nm, wherein the calcium oxide-silica content of the biomaterial is at least 80 wt %, the balance being optionally one or more other materials and wherein the molar ratio of calcium oxide to silica is at least 0.1. | 12-24-2009 |
20100136067 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT - An oral care product comprising a mesoporous calcium silicate biomaterial (MCBS) dispersed in a polymeric material matrix. | 06-03-2010 |
20100143423 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT - An oral care product comprising a first composition comprising an insoluble calcium salt that is not a calcium phosphate salt, a second independent composition comprising a source of phosphate ions, and a means for delivering each of the compositions to the surface of the teeth. | 06-10-2010 |
20100150974 | ORAL CARE PRODUCT - An oral care product comprising a source of calcium ions, a source of phosphate ions, and an insoluble whitening agent for deposition onto the teeth, characterised in that the source of calcium ions and the source of phosphate ions are physically separate prior to the use of the product. | 06-17-2010 |
Mary Herdon, Littleton, MA US
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20110086415 | Electrospun Fiber Pre-Concentrator - The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to pre-concentrator compositions, devices, systems, and/or methods for concentrating small quantities of chemical or biological compounds, e.g., CBRNE compounds. A pre-concentrator of the disclosure may be operable to releasably bind and concentrate CBRNE compounds. In some embodiments, a pre-concentrator may comprise a 3-D structure of electrospun nanofibers, that comprise at least one polymer, one conducting agent and at least one chemical-specific functional group and/or biological-specific moiety configured to selectively bind to a CBRNE compound. Bound compounds may be released and detected. Pre-concentrator devices and systems operable to bind, concentrate, and/or detect one or more CBRNE compounds are described. Devices and systems of the disclosure may be configured to concentrate and detect multiple compounds. Methods for synthesizing pre-concentrators as well as methods for concentrating, detecting and identifying compounds of interest are also set forth. | 04-14-2011 |
Mary Honma, San Francisco, CA US
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20110016590 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016591 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 01-20-2011 |
20120064539 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 03-15-2012 |
20120064540 | RESISTANCE TO AUXINIC HERBICIDES - The invention provides methods of identifying herbicidal auxins. The invention further provides auxin-herbicide-resistant plants and genes conferring auxin-herbicide resistance. This invention also provides a method of identifying other proteins that bind picolinate auxins from additional plant species. The invention further provides a method to identify the molecular binding site for picolinate auxins. The invention also includes the use of the picolinate herbicidal auxin target site proteins, and methods of discovering new compounds with herbicidal or plant growth regulatory activity. The invention also includes methods for producing plants that are resistant to picolinate herbicidal auxins. Specific examples of novel proteins associated with herbicide binding include AFB5, AFB4, and SGT1b. | 03-15-2012 |
Mary Horchos, Metuchen, NJ US
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20110146016 | INTERACTIVE TOOTHBRUSH AND REMOVABLE AUDIO OUTPUT MODULE - An oral care implement ( | 06-23-2011 |
20120034282 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - An exfoliating dentifrice composition is described that contains a plurality of granules and an orally acceptable vehicle. The granules include at least one polymeric binding agent. The composition includes at least one abrasive agent having an average particle diameter of 0.01 mm to 4 mm. Also included are methods of exfoliating an oral cavity soft tissue by use of the composition. | 02-09-2012 |
20140033453 | Interactive Toothbrush and Removable Audio Output Module - An apparatus may include a connection component configured to connect the apparatus to any one of a plurality of different apparatuses. A toothbrush may include at least one measurement component configured to measure a parameter of use of an oral care region, and a processor configured to change output of a first audio signal of a plurality of audio signals to a second audio signal of the plurality of audio signals based on the measured parameter. Another toothbrush may include a processor configured to receive first data from an external source component and output second data corresponding to the received first data to at least one output device in response, and the at least output device configured to output the second data from the processor. | 02-06-2014 |
Mary Jasch, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20100264165 | MANUAL SPRAY CLEANER PACKAGE - A disinfecting solution package comprising a dispensing container having a body with a closed bottom and an open upper end forming a neck and a dispensing valve mounted in the neck. A flexible pouch is mounted within the container and has an open upper end that is sealed to the dispensing valve. A disinfecting composition containing a disinfecting agent is stored in the flexible pouch. A pressurized gas is between the container body and the flexible pouch to pressurize the disinfecting solution within the flexible pouch. | 10-21-2010 |
Mary Kisko, Toms River, NJ US
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20090213477 | Retractably mounted magnifying glass assembly - A magnifying glass having a frame with gripping means, the frame forming the periphery of a magnifying glass formed of a clear plastic polycarbonate, the frame having an attachment member for attachment of a biased, retractable, flexible cord, which flexible, retractable cord is biasly secured to and stored within a mount member, the mount member affixable to any flat surface, the mount member having a securing member for securing the magnifying glass to the mount when not in use, the magnifying glass selectively removable from the mount member and transportable for a distance equal to the length of the flexible, retractable cord stored in the mount member, the return of the magnifying glass to the mount member, causing slack in the flexible, retractable cord, such that it is rewound or retracted within the mount member. | 08-27-2009 |
Mary Klovstad, Carver, MN US
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20100031970 | HAIR SCRUNCHER - An apparatus and method for scrunching hair to achieved a desired hair styling effect. A user holds the housing portion of the apparatus and applies the scrunching portion to the user's hair, contracting and releasing the scrunching portion until a desired hair volume, luster and style is achieved. | 02-11-2010 |
Mary Konsolaki, Westfield, NJ US
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20090016963 | Genes involved in neurodegenerative conditions - The invention discloses suitable gene and polypeptide targets for the development of new therapeutics to treat, prevent or ameliorate neurodegenerative conditions. The invention also relates to methods to treat, prevent or ameliorate said conditions and pharmaceutical compositions therefor, as well as to a method to identify compounds with therapeutic usefulness to treat neurodegenerative conditions. | 01-15-2009 |
Mary Krenceski, Troy, NY US
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20100255320 | Conductive Elastomer and Method of Applying a Conductive Coating to Elastomeric Substrate - A method for forming a conductive elastomer by applying or spray coating a conductive paste onto an elastomeric substrate using a reactive top coat to thin the conductive paste prior to spraying onto the substrate. The use of a reactive topcoat to thin the conductive paste avoids the need for hazardous volatile organic components as solvents to thin the conduct paste and improves the bonding of the conductive paste to the elastomeric substrate once the spray coating is cured. | 10-07-2010 |
20110200834 | CONDUCTIVE ELASTOMER AND METHOD OF APPLYING A CONDUCTIVE COATING TO ELASTOMERIC SUBSTRATE - A method for forming a conductive elastomer by applying or spray coating a conductive paste onto an elastomeric substrate using a reactive top coat to thin the conductive paste prior to spraying onto the substrate. The use of a reactive topcoat to thin the conductive paste avoids the need for hazardous volatile organic components as solvents to thin the conduct paste and improves the bonding of the conductive paste to the elastomeric substrate once the spray coating is cured. | 08-18-2011 |
20110230091 | CONNECTOR HAVING A CONDUCTIVELY COATED MEMBER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector having a conductively coated member is provided, wherein the connector comprises a connector body capable of sealing and securing a coaxial cable, and further wherein the conductively coated member, such as an O-ring, physically seals the connector, electrically couples the connector and the coaxial cable, facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise. | 09-22-2011 |
20110232937 | CONDUCTIVE ELASTOMER AND METHOD OF APPLYING A CONDUCTIVE COATING TO A CABLE - A cable is provided, the cable includes: a conductor configured to propagate a signal; an elastomeric layer surrounding the center conductor; and a conductive topcoat layer surrounding and bonded to the elastomeric layer. The conductive topcoat layer includes a suspension of conductive particles. The conductive topcoat layer is formed by curing a topcoat and conductive paste mixture applied to the elastomeric layer. | 09-29-2011 |
20120202378 | CONNECTOR HAVING A CONDUCTIVELY COATED MEMBER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A connector having a conductively coated member is provided, wherein the connector comprises a connector body capable of sealing and securing a coaxial cable, and further wherein the conductively coated member, such as an 0-ring, physically seals the connector, electrically couples the connector and the coaxial cable, facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise. | 08-09-2012 |
20140322944 | CONNECTOR HAVING A COUPLER-TO-BODY GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a body member, a post member, a coupler and a metal coupler-body grounding clip. The metal coupler-body grounding clip is configured to form a coupler-body electrical ground path. | 10-30-2014 |
20140322972 | CONNECTOR HAVING A GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a conductive body member, a post member, a conductive nut member and a conductive metal ring grounding member. The conductive metal ring grounding member is configured to maintain electrical grounding. | 10-30-2014 |
20150050825 | CONNECTOR HAVING A GROUNDING MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a conductive body member, a post member, a conductive nut member and a conductive metal ring grounding member. The conductive metal ring grounding member is configured to maintain electrical grounding. | 02-19-2015 |
Mary Krentzman, Southbury, CT US
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20090240529 | Method for selecting a high risk patient for participation in a care management program for patients having poor prognoses - The method of the present invention is used to select high risk or co-morbid patients for participation in a care management program. An acuity score determines which patients are selected for care management. | 09-24-2009 |
Mary Lopretti, Montevideo UY
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20080220974 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING POLY[BETA(1,4)-2-AMINO-2-DEOXYGLUCOPYRANOSE] OLIGOMERS IN A SOLUTION OF MODIFIED LIGNIN PHENOLS AND THEIR USES - The present invention refers to biocidal mixtures with disinfecting and microbicidal activity which also enhance root growth, containing as active ingredients poly[beta(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxyglucopyranose] oligomers as per formula I, and oxidized natural lignin phenols with a low molecular weight. It also refers to agronomically efficient compositions against fungi, bacteria, insects and nematodes which are harmful to plants in agricultural crops, as well as their uses in agriculture. | 09-11-2008 |
Mary Lowden, Eagan, MN US
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20090030331 | LEAD ASSEMBLY HAVING A TETHERED SENSOR AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A lead assembly includes a lead body and a tether coupled thereto. The tether includes at least one sensor, such as a pressure sensor. | 01-29-2009 |
Mary Martin, Albuquerque, NM US
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20110074188 | Cycle Armrest - An armrest for a motorcycle passenger, which permits one or both armrests to swing out to a side thereby accommodating a boarding passenger. Optionally, the armrests can be pivoted to rearward-facing orientation in order to form a rack behind a sissy bar of a motorcycle. | 03-31-2011 |
Mary Martin, Dublin 12 IE
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20090023814 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS HAVING MT1 RECEPTOR ACTIVITY - The present invention is directed to compositions and to methods comprising a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutically active agent such as (R)-verapamil, a derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the composition treats and/or manages at least one condition having MT1 receptor activity and releases the pharmaceutically active agent, a derivative thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to exhibit a primary activity on the MT1 receptor such as, exhibiting at least five times more activity on the MT1 receptor compared with the MT2 receptor. | 01-22-2009 |
Mary Mcasey, Springfield, IL US
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20090117050 | STEM CELL TARGETING OF CANCER, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR - Disclosed are methods of detecting and treating a cancer such as an ovarian cancer using stem cells. Detection methods include administering a plurality of labeled stem cells to a subject having, or suspected of having, a cancer; and detecting the distribution of the stem cells. In some configurations, the label can be a nanoparticle such as a mono-crystalline iron oxide, which can be detected by magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment methods include administering a plurality of stem cells comprising a therapeutic agent such as an enzyme which activates a prodrug. In some configurations, the stem cells harbor a nucleic acid sequence encoding a cytosine deaminase, the cells express the enzyme, and the treatment further includes administering the prodrug 5-fluorocytosine, which is converted by the cytosine deaminase to the cytotoxic metabolite, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). | 05-07-2009 |
Mary Mckierman, Cottenham GB
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20110186827 | Organic Light-emitting Materials and Devices - A light-emissive polymer comprising the following unit: | 08-04-2011 |
Mary Meade-Koslen, Marietta, GA US
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20090112643 | PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING AND REPORTING COMPLIANCE WITH DATA SECURITY REQUIREMENTS - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for tracking and reporting information related to compliance with a set of security requirements by one or more entities handling financial transaction information. According to one embodiment, a system can comprise one or more acquirer systems, each adapted to process information related to a plurality of financial transactions for entities involved in the transaction. A tracking and reporting system can be communicatively coupled with each of the acquirer systems. The tracking and reporting system can be adapted to collect at least a subset of the information related to the plurality of financial transactions, collect compliance information related to the entities involved in the transaction, the compliance information for each entity indicating that entity's compliance with the set of security requirements, and generate one or more reports based on the information related to the plurality of financial transactions and the compliance information. | 04-30-2009 |
Mary Milone, Telford, PA US
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20110060260 | CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention is directed to a cervical spine protection apparatus one or more composite bands attached to provide restraint of one or more motions of the cervical spine of a wearer. The apparatus is designed to protect a wearer from incurring cervical spinal injuries, and/or to reduce the severity of cervical spine injuries without substantially compromising the normal functional range of motion of the wearer's cervical spine. | 03-10-2011 |
Mary Mowrey-Mckee, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090247443 | ENZYMATIC DEGRADATION OF COLORANT IN LENS CARE SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides a lens care kit for disinfecting and cleaning contact lenses. The lens care kit of the invention comprises a colored lens care solution including a colored protein and a proteolytic enzyme. The kit of the invention allows customers to visually identify when their lenses are disinfected, clean, and ready to wear. The invention relies upon a color change to indicate the completion of disinfection and cleaning of contact lenses. | 10-01-2009 |
Mary Nakamura, Sao Paulo BR
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20100185123 | PERINEAL ELASTICITY METER - “Perineal elasticity meter”, Patent of privilege of invention to measure the elasticity of pelvic floor muscle or perineum which is understood by millimeter circular central stem ( | 07-22-2010 |
Mary Ng, Davis, CA US
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20100174752 | VALIDATION AND CORRECTION IN A DISTRIBUTED NAMESPACE - A method comprising, sending an instruction from a validator member of a sysplex to a second member of a sysplex to prevent operations that alter a sysplex namespace, determining whether the validator member of the sysplex is communicative with the second member of the sysplex and whether the members of the sysplex retain current sysplex status information, sending an instruction from the validator member to the second member to send a first namespace attribute data associated with the second member to the validator member responsive to determining that the validator member of the sysplex is communicative with the second member of the sysplex and the members of the sysplex retain current sysplex status information, determining whether the first namespace attribute data associated with the second member is consistent with a second namespace attribute data, and sending an instruction to correct the first namespace attribute data. | 07-08-2010 |
Mary Obana, Orleans, MA US
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20100173749 | CONTROLLING EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates audio feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program. The processed data is stored on a removable computer storage medium that is insertable into a port of the cardio exercise machine. | 07-08-2010 |
20100261580 | Process And Apparatus For Exercising An Operator - A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter. | 10-14-2010 |
20120214645 | Controlling Exercise Equipment - In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates audio feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program. The processed data is stored on a removable computer storage medium that is insertable into a port of the cardio exercise machine. | 08-23-2012 |
20120302405 | Process and Apparatus for Exercising An Operator - A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter. | 11-29-2012 |
Mary Pasquantonio, Richmond Hill CA
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20100304063 | METAL-COATED POLYMER ARTICLE OF HIGH DURABILITY AND VACUUM AND/OR PRESSURE INTEGRITY - Metal-coated polymer articles containing structural substantially porosity-free, fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein on polymer substrates, are disclosed. The substantially porosity-free metallic coatings/layers/patches are applied to polymer or polymer composite substrates to provide, enhance or restore vacuum/pressure integrity and fluid sealing functions. Due to the excellent adhesion between the metallic coating and the polymer article satisfactory thermal cycling performance is achieved. The invention can also be employed as a repair/refurbishment technique. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, aerospace and automotive parts and other components exposed to thermal cycling and stress created by erosion and impact damage. | 12-02-2010 |
20120321906 | METAL-COATED POLYMER ARTICLE OF HIGH DURABILITY AND VACUUM AND/OR PRESSURE INTEGRITY - Metal-coated polymer articles containing structural substantially porosity-free, fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein on polymer substrates, are disclosed. The substantially porosity-free metallic coatings/layers/patches are applied to polymer or polymer composite substrates to provide, enhance or restore vacuum/pressure integrity and fluid sealing functions. Due to the excellent adhesion between the metallic coating and the polymer article satisfactory thermal cycling performance is achieved. The invention can also be employed as a repair/refurbishment technique. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, aerospace and automotive parts and other components exposed to thermal cycling and stress created by erosion and impact damage. | 12-20-2012 |
20130143058 | METAL-COATED POLYMER ARTICLE - Metal-coated polymer articles containing structural substantially porosity-free, fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein on polymer substrates, are disclosed. The substantially porosity-free metallic coatings/layers/patches are applied to polymer or polymer composite substrates to provide, enhance or restore vacuum/pressure integrity and fluid sealing functions. Due to the excellent adhesion between the metallic coating and the polymer article satisfactory thermal cycling performance is achieved. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, aerospace and automotive parts and other components exposed to thermal cycling and stress created by erosion and impact damage. | 06-06-2013 |
Mary Patone, Montreal CA
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20090024582 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTIVELY PROVIDING DEFAULT VALUES TO DATABASE REQUESTS - Methods and systems for handling database requests are provided. Default values for one or more database fields are stored in a default value file. A software entity can use the default values to complete a requested set of data when, for example, the data returned from the database is incomplete. | 01-22-2009 |
Mary Poupot, Aigrefeuille FR
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20100173871 | PHOSPHORYLATED DENDRIMERS AS ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUGS - A method for treating inflammatory diseases through an anti-inflammatory type activation of monocytes, the method includes the administration to a patient in need thereof of an effective quantity of at least one dendrimer with mono- or biphosphonic terminations. | 07-08-2010 |
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Mary Poupot-Marsan, Aigrefeuille FR
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20090142316 | Use of Dendrimers to Stimulate Cell Growth - The present invention relates to the use of dendrimers with monophosphonic or bisphosphonic terminations in order to stimulate the growth of cell cultures or to activate cells in culture. | 06-04-2009 |
Mary Relling, Cordova, TN US
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20100291574 | Genotyping Assay to Predict Gamma Glutamyl Hydrolase (GGH) Activity - Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the gene encoding gamma glutamyl hydrolase (GGH) associated with reduced GGH activity are disclosed. The primary SNP is a change from a cytosine to a thymine at a position corresponding to nucleotide 511 of Genbank sequence accession no. NM 003878. Methods and kits for detecting these SNPs are provided, along with primers useful in detecting these SNP and for amplifying portions of the GGH gene containing these SNPs. | 11-18-2010 |
20120178087 | Genotyping Assay to Predict Gamma Glutamyl Hydrolase (GGH) Activity - Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the gene encoding gamma glutamyl hydrolase (GGH) associated with reduced GGH activity are disclosed. The primary SNP is a change from a cytosine to a thymine at a position corresponding to nucleotide 511 of Genbank sequence accession no. NM 003878. Methods and kits for detecting these SNPs are provided, along with primers useful in detecting these SNP and for amplifying portions of the GGH gene containing these SNPs. | 07-12-2012 |
Mary Rosettie, Corning, NY US
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20080202364 | Means of attaining large screen print area with new squeegee design - An adjustable variable pressure squeegee for screen printing includes a holder having a compliant member coupled to a retainer member and a squeegee blade having an edge coupled to the retainer member. | 08-28-2008 |
20100132568 | Screen printing system and method of screen printing - A screen printing system includes a screen made of a porous material and an adjustable variable pressure squeegee having a squeegee blade. The squeegee blade has a first edge for contacting the screen and pushing an ink medium deposited on the screen through a print area of the screen. The squeegee blade has a second edge retained in a holder. The holder has a compliant member configured to distribute a downward force applied to a point on the compliant member along a length of the squeegee blade in order to maintain contact between the first edge and the screen along the length of the squeegee blade. | 06-03-2010 |
Mary Rudock, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100169193 | Conversion engine and financial reporting system using the conversion engine - A computerized management system is provided. The system includes a routine for accessing journal entries stored in a memory and an automated journal entry generating routine for generating journal entries for a first set-of-books and for a second set-of-books based on the accessed journal entries. The journal entries for the first set-of-books are in accordance with a first reporting standard and the journal entries for the second set-of-books are in accordance with a second, different reporting standard. | 07-01-2010 |
Mary Rusckowski, Southborough, MA US
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20110158913 | Antisense and pretargeting optical imaging - The present invention relates, in part, to detectably labeled oligomer duplexes and their use in optical imaging, including, in vivo optical imaging. The invention includes methods of optical imaging including in vivo pretargeting methods and in vivo antisense optical imaging methods. | 06-30-2011 |
Mary Salit, Plymouth, MN US
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20110187464 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ALKALI VAPOR CELLS - Apparatus and methods for alkali vapor cells are provided. In one embodiment, a vapor cell for a Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks (CSAC) comprises a silicon wafer having defined within a first chamber, a second chamber, and a pathway connecting the first chamber to the second chamber; a first glass wafer anodically-bonded to a first surface of the silicon wafer; a second glass wafer anodically-bonded to an opposing second surface of the silicon wafer, wherein the first chamber defines an optical path through the vapor cell; and an alkali metal material deposited into the second chamber. The pathway connecting the first chamber to the second chamber is configured with a geometry that is at least partially inhibitive to alkali metal vapor flow. | 08-04-2011 |
20110249268 | ENHANCED RING LASER GYROSCOPE WITH DISPERSION CONTROLLED GAIN CONDITION - A ring laser gyroscope that includes a cavity containing a gain medium, a plurality of reflective surfaces coupled to the cavity, and at least one medium exciter operable to excite the gain medium. The gain medium has naturally dispersive properties associated with an index of refraction. The reflective surfaces include at least a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface, and a third reflective surface. The first, second, and third reflective surfaces are positioned to reflect light between the plurality of reflective surfaces. The excited gain medium induces first and second laser fields within the cavity. The first and second laser fields operate at a lasing frequency corresponding to a negative slope of the index of refraction associated with the dispersive properties of the gain medium. The gain medium causes anomalous dispersion of the first and second laser fields passing through the gain medium. | 10-13-2011 |
20120033224 | INCREASING THE SCALE FACTOR OF GAS LASER BASED GYROSCOPES WITH AN EXTERNAL GAIN SATURATION BEAM - A ring laser gyroscope that includes a cavity containing a gain medium, a first plurality of reflective surfaces coupled to the cavity, a medium exciter operable to excite the gain medium, and a saturation beam source operable to emit a saturation beam. The first plurality of reflective surfaces includes a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface, and a third reflective surface. The first, second, and third reflective surfaces are positioned to reflect light along a path defined in the cavity between the plurality of reflective surfaces. The excited gain medium induces first and second laser fields within the cavity. The emitted saturation beam intersects with the first and second laser fields at a first interaction region of the cavity. The saturation beam interacts with the gain medium to reduce the gain of the first and second laser fields at a first range of frequencies. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033225 | NEON OR IODINE ABSORPTION ENHANCED HENE RING LASER GYROSCOPE - One embodiment of a ring laser gyroscope discussed herein includes a cavity containing a gain medium having a first linewidth, a first plurality of reflective surfaces coupled to the cavity, and at least one medium exciter operable to excite the gain medium. The first plurality of reflective surfaces includes at least first, second, and third reflective surfaces. The first, second, and third reflective surfaces are positioned to reflect light along a path defined in the cavity between the plurality of reflective surfaces. The excited gain medium induces first and second laser fields within the cavity. A portion of the cavity contains an absorption medium having a second linewidth that is narrower than the first linewidth of the gain medium. The absorption medium reduces the gain of the first and second laser fields at a first range of frequencies. | 02-09-2012 |
20130152680 | ATOM-BASED ACCELEROMETER - An atom-based accelerometer for measuring acceleration or gravity with an interaction region less than a millimeter in size. An exemplary device includes a magnetic double-well trap produced on a chip. Creation and dissolution of the double-well trap is provided by interaction between an ac magnetic field and a radio frequency (rf) magnetic field produced by traces on the chip. | 06-20-2013 |
Mary Sarich, Boston, MA US
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20110200726 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BEVERAGE FORMATION WITH AUTOMATED WATER DELIVERY TO HEATING TANK - A method and apparatus for forming a beverage using a beverage formation device. Opening of a brew chamber may automatically enable the provision of beverage precursor liquid from a reservoir to a heating tank that is used (heated or not) to form a beverage. For example, opening of the brew chamber may cause a valve to be opened or otherwise permit flow of beverage precursor liquid from the reservoir to the heating tank. The valve may open simultaneously and automatically with a brew chamber lid, and may close when the brew chamber lid is closed. | 08-18-2011 |
Mary Schwebel, Minneapolis, MN US
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20080251085 | Disposable sleep mask for treating dry eye syndrome - A mask to ameliorate the effects of dry eye syndrome in a dry eye subject including a thin, flexible, substantially water vapor impermeable membrane having two opposed eye covering portions separated by a central portion. The central portion is gathered to create a shape that accommodates nose structure of the dry eye subject and curves the opposed eye covering portions to conform the opposed eye covering portions generally to the curvature of the dry eye subject's face in an area surrounding the dry eye subject's eyes. The mask further includes an absorbent structure securable between the impermeable membrane and the eyes of the dry eye subject that is capable of absorbing and evaporatively releasing a substance to improve the comfort and health of the eyes and/or adnexa of the dry eye syndrome subject. | 10-16-2008 |
20100106111 | DISPOSABLE SLEEP MASK FOR TREATING DRY EYE SYNDROME - A mask for the relief of dry eye in a dry eye subject, including a unitary shell shaped to cover at least one eye and a portion of a face. The shell includes a first layer and a second layer the first layer that is substantially moisture impermeable and the second layer that is moisture absorbent. The first layer and the second layer meeting at a layer interface. The first layer and the second layer are substantially coextensive over substantially the entire layer interface and are secured together over substantially the entire layer interface. | 04-29-2010 |
Mary Scollan, Oakland Park, FL US
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20110141740 | CUSTOMIZABLE TREE STAND - The present invention comprises a stand for supporting an ornamental object which provides one or more means for appearance customization. In particular, the present invention provides a tree stand with customizable elements flanking the tree-support element(s). | 06-16-2011 |
Mary Shen, Newark, CA US
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20100029505 | shRNA library - As noted above, certain aspects of this disclosure relate to a library of nucleic acid vectors, as well as a method for making the same. In certain embodiments, the library of nucleic acid vectors comprises: a plurality of nucleic acid molecules of the following formula: S | 02-04-2010 |
Mary Stenzel-Poore, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20090306190 | NEUROPROTECTANTS - Methods of protecting cells against cytotoxic insults are provided. The methods involve administering a composition including a CpG oligonucleotide to a subject. The methods are applicable to the protection of neural and non-neural cells. For example, methods of protecting a neural cell against excitotoxic brain injury are provided. Methods for preparing medicaments for the prophylactic treatment of excitotoxic injury, ischemia and/or hypoxia are also provided. Also provided are compositions for use in the described methods. | 12-10-2009 |
20100130425 | USE OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR LIGANDS IN TREATING EXCITOTOXIC INJURY, ISCHEMIA AND/OR HYPOXIA - Methods of protecting cells against cytotoxic insults are provided. The methods involve administering a composition including a Toll-like receptor (TLR) ligand, for instance a TLR7, TLR8, or TLR9 ligand to a subject. The methods are applicable to the protection of neural and non-neural cells. For example, methods of protecting a neural cell against excitotoxic brain injury are provided. Methods for preparing medicaments for the prophylactic treatment of excitotoxic injury, ischemia and/or hypoxia are also provided. Also provided are compositions for use in the described methods. | 05-27-2010 |
20110009445 | NEUROPROTECTANTS - Methods of protecting cells against cytotoxic insults are provided. The methods involve administering a composition including a CpG oligonucleotide to a subject. The methods are applicable to the protection of neural and non-neural cells. For example, methods of protecting a neural cell against excitotoxic brain injury are provided. Methods for preparing medicaments for the prophylactic treatment of excitotoxic injury, ischemia and/or hypoxia are also provided. Also provided are compositions for use in the described methods. | 01-13-2011 |
20140163091 | METHODS USEFUL IN THE PREVENTION OF HYPOXIC INJURY - Methods useful in the treatment of cytotoxic insults such as excitotoxic injury, ischemic injury, and hypoxic injury are disclosed. The methods involve the treatment of the cytotoxic insult with a pharmaceutical composition comprising poly-ICLC. | 06-12-2014 |
Mary Taylor, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20090169292 | Articulating Handle Assemblies for Cleaning Tools and Methods of Use - And adapter for a mop includes first and second linear elements with a hinge element between them. The first linear element includes a pair of connection elements for a mop head adapter allowing the mop head adapter to take a first configuration and allowing the mop head adapter to take another second configuration. The configurations can position the mop head adapter at positions perpendicular to each other. The hinge element may include a locking element. The hinge element can be locked at a number of positions. | 07-02-2009 |
Mary Tereszkiewicz, Rainier, WA US
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20100104668 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR HONEYBEES - A nutritional supplement for honeybees includes plant material chosen from a group comprised of plants known to provide nutrients to the honeybees, a beverage brewed from the plant material and a sugar base upon which the beverage is applied where, when the beverage has dried, the nutritional supplement is formed and can be distributed to supplement a normal honeybee feeding thereby providing a more balanced diet that at least in part helps to strengthen immune systems of the honeybees. The group includes plants known to, at least in part, stimulate a queen honeybee to lay eggs, stimulate hygienic behavior in a honeybee colony, provide a preventive maintenance against disease treat and reduce bacteria, fungus and viruses treat and reduce honeybee dysentery, reduce pests in a honeybee colony, such as tracheal and varroa mite and treat and reduce Deformed Wing Virus in a honeybee colony. | 04-29-2010 |
Mary Theroux, Newark, DE US
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20090038621 | Device and method for unilateral lung ventilation - A system for unilateral lung ventilation includes an endotracheal tube and a blocking device for blocking the bronchus of a non-ventilated lung to prevent a ventilation medium from entering the lung. The blocking device includes an inflatable member supported by a catheter having an inflation lumen for inflating the inflatable member. The catheter includes at least one lung treatment lumen for delivering a therapeutic agent to the non-ventilated lung. An inner channel within the main channel and a side branch provide a guideway for the blocking device within the tube. A valve may be included to close the side branch when the blocking device is removed from the inner channel for parallel flow of ventilating gas in the main and inner channels. A method of using the system provides for ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) matching by respectively delivering cooled air and nitric oxide to the non-ventilated and ventilated lungs. | 02-12-2009 |
Mary Tilkins, North Tonawanda, NY US
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20090155900 | CELL CULTURE MATRICES - The present invention relates to cell culture, more specifically to cell culture which may be cell culture such as stem cell culture, embryonic stem cell (ESC) culture and primary cell culture. Disclosed herein are compositions of matter, including without limitation cell matrices, matrix-forming formulations and cell cultures, wherein the cells may be cells such as stem cells, such as ESC, or primary cells, such as keratinocyte and fibroblast cells. Also disclosed herein are articles of manufacture comprising one or more of the compositions of matter of the invention, methods of making and using the compositions of matter and articles of manufacture of the invention, business methods, and tangible media comprising instructions or plans for one or more of the methods and compositions of the invention. | 06-18-2009 |
Mary Tomes, Oxford GB
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20080241487 | System and Method for Rendering an Image Onto an Object - A system and method for rendering an image onto an object is described which can provide an improved method for transferring images onto the surface of a three dimensional object. The image is created onto paper-based or vinyl-type material which is then applied to, or forms the surface of an object such as a box, cupboard, storage chest, drinks container, nesting box and casket, etc., thereby enhancing the appearance and structural integrity of the object. In particular, the method is highly suited to objects having curved or angular components as the image-carrying medium may stretch to match the shape of the object. The image rendering method makes possible the use of low cost construction materials for creating the object and in several embodiments includes a new type of folding joint to enable the rendering of unimpaired images upon complex angled and curved shaped surfaces such that rendered objects of diverse and desirable shapes can be formed. | 10-02-2008 |
Mary Trounstine, San Leandro, CA US
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20100165784 | INSTRUMENT WITH MICROFLUIDIC CHIP - This invention provides microfluidic devices that comprise a fluidics layer having microfluidic channels and one or more regulating layers that regulate the movement of fluid in the channels. The microfluidic devices can be used to mix one or more fluids. At least a portion of the fluidics layer can be isolated from the regulating layer, for example in the form of a shelf. Such isolated portions can be used as areas in which the temperature of liquids is controlled. Also provided are instruments including thermal control devices into which the microfluidic device is engaged so that the thermal control device controls temperature in the isolated portion, and a movable magnetic assembly including magnets with shields so that a focused magnetic field can be applied to or withdrawn from the isolated portion or any other portion of the microfluidic device. Also provided are methods of mixing fluids. The methods include stacking a plurality of alternating boluses of different liquids in a microfluidic channel, and moving the stacked boluses through the channel. In another method, the boluses are moved into a diaphragm valve having a volume able to accommodate several boluses, and then pumping the liquids out of the valve. | 07-01-2010 |
Mary Van Ehrlich, Atlanta, GA US
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20080201210 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - The present invention relates to methods and systems for intellectual property management. In an embodiment, a system includes an intellectual property asset inventory system to manage an inventory of intellectual property assets. A product inventory system manages an inventory of products, where the inventory of products corresponds to a plurality of products and one or more of the products of the plurality of products are associated with one or more of the intellectual property assets of the plurality of intellectual property assets. A marketing management system manages a plurality of marketing projects, where one or more of the marketing projects of the plurality of marketing projects are associated with at least one of (i) one or more products of the plurality of products, and (ii) one or more intellectual property assets of the plurality of intellectual property assets. | 08-21-2008 |
Mary Van Elswyk, Longmont, CO US
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20080226745 | Products Containing Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids for Use by Women During Stages of Preconception, Pregnancy and Lactation/Post-Partum - A method and product for improving maternal and child health through nutrition. Omega-6 fatty acid and/or omega-3 fatty acid are provided to a woman and/or child prior to, during and/or after pregnancy to improve the health of the woman and her child. The ratios of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids vary during various stages, e.g., pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy. The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids can be in a variety of forms, such as at least one of highly purified algal oil comprising 70% by weight or more of the desired HUFA, triglyceride oil combined with phospholipid, phospholipid, protein and phospholipid combination, or dried marine microalgae. | 09-18-2008 |
20090203655 | PROPHYLACTIC DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH SUBCLINICAL INFLAMMATION - This invention is directed to methods and compositions which impede the development and progression of diseases associated with subclinical inflammation. Subclinical inflammation is commonly associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, coronary disease or cerebrovascular disease. The methods and compositions of the invention are also particularly suited to providing therapy for subclinical inflammation in diabetic and prediabetic patients. Methods of the invention comprise administration of DHA alone and in combination with antiplatelet drugs. | 08-13-2009 |
20110178047 | Oxylipins From Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Disclosed are novel oxylipins, referred to herein as docosanoids, that are derived from C22 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and method of making and using such oxylipins. Also disclosed is the use of docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5n-6) (DPAn-6), docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5n-3) (DPAn-3), and docosatetraenoic acid (DTAn-6: C22:4n-6) as substrates for the production of novel oxylipins, and to the oxylipins produced thereby. Also disclosed is the use of DPAn-6, DPAn-3, DTAn-6, and/or the oxylipins derived therefrom, and/or novel docosanoids derived from the structures of C22 fatty acids, in therapeutic and nutritional or cosmetic applications, and particularly as anti-inflammatory or anti-neurodegenerative compounds. The invention also relates to novel ways of producing long chain polyunsaturated acid (LCPUFA)-rich oils and compositions that contain enhanced and effective amounts of LCPUFA-derived oxylipins, and particularly, docosanoids. | 07-21-2011 |
20110190389 | OXYLIPINS FROM LONG CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Disclosed are novel oxylipins, referred to herein as docosanoids and eicosanoids, that are derived from C22 polyunsaturated fatty acids and from C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids, respectively, and methods of making and using such oxylipins. Also disclosed is the use of docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5n-6) (DPAn-6), docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5n-3) (DPAn-3), and docosatetraenoic acid (DTAn-6: C22:4n-6), docosatrienoic acid (C22:3n-3) (DTrAn-3), docosadienoic acid (C22:2n-6) (DDAn-6), eicosatrienoic acid (C20:3n-3) (ETrAn-3) eicosapentaenoic acid and arachidonic acid as substrates for the production of novel oxylipins, and to the oxylipins produced thereby. Also disclosed is the use of DPAn-6, DPAn-3, DTAn-6, and/or the oxylipins derived therefrom, and/or novel docosanoids derived from the structures of C22 fatty acids in therapeutic and nutritional or cosmetic applications, and particularly as anti-inflammatory or anti-neurodegenerative compounds. The invention also relates to novel ways of producing long chain polyunsaturated acid (LCPUF A)-rich oils and compositions that contain enhanced and effective amounts of LCPUF A-derived oxylipins, and particularly, docosanoids. | 08-04-2011 |
20130196008 | Products Containing Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids for Use by Women and Their Children During Stages of Preconception, Pregnancy and Lactation/Post-Partum - A method and product for improving maternal and child health through nutrition. Omega-6 fatty acid and/or omega-3 fatty acid are provided to a woman and/or child prior to, during and/or after pregnancy to improve the health of the woman and her child. The ratios of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids vary during various stages, e.g., pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy. The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids can be in a variety of forms, such as at least one of highly purified algal oil comprising 70% by weight or more of the desired HUFA, triglyceride oil combined with phospholipid, phospholipid, protein and phospholipid combination, or dried marine microalgae. | 08-01-2013 |
20140030377 | Use of DPA(n-6) Oils in Infant Formula - Infant formula compositions containing docosapentaenoic acid n-6 (“DPA(n-6)”) and other polyunsaturated fatty acids and methods for their preparation and use are provided. | 01-30-2014 |
20140370130 | PRODUCTS CONTAINING HIGHLY UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS FOR USE BY WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN DURING STAGES OF PRECONCEPTION, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION/POST-PARTSUM - A method and product for improving maternal and child health through nutrition. Omega-6 fatty acid and/or omega-3 fatty acid are provided to a woman and/or child prior to, during and/or after pregnancy to improve the health of the woman and her child. The ratios of the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids vary during various stages, e.g., pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy. The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids can be in a variety of forms, such as at least one of highly purified algal oil comprising 70% by weight or more of the desired HUFA, triglyceride oil combined with phospholipid, phospholipid, protein and phospholipid combination, or dried marine microalgae. | 12-18-2014 |
Mary Van Elswyk US
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20090318394 | Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Disclosed are compositions containing DHA and DPAn-6 and methods of administering and using the same to treat or prevent at least one symptom of inflammation or neurodegeneration or disease states associated with inflammation or neurodegeneration. Also discloses are compositions containing specific dosages and/or ratios of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that are particularly effective in reducing or preventing symptoms of inflammation or neurodegeneration. | 12-24-2009 |
Mary Voogt, Grandville, MI US
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20090304052 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING BUSSES LIMITED TO A LINEAR TOPOLOGY EXTENSIBLE TO OTHER TOPOLOGIES - A communication system and method includes a main bus that operates in accordance with a standard limited to a linear topology, a bus controller coupled to the main bus and configured to send and receive messages on the main bus, and a first remote terminal coupled to the main bus and configured to send and receive messages on the main bus including the messages sent by the bus controller. The system and method also includes a repeater coupled to the main bus and configured to send and receive messages on the main bus including the messages sent by the bus controller and by the first remote terminal, and second and third remote terminals coupled to the repeater, wherein the second and third remote terminals send and receive messages on the main bus via the repeater. | 12-10-2009 |
Mary Vosse, Culver City, CA US
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20090230273 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A system is provided for suspending a plurality of line array loudspeakers. The suspension system includes a rigging bar having an engaging member, such as a pivotal member, positioned near one end of the rigging bar. The engaging member includes a free end capable of extending outward past the end of the rigging bar in which the engaging member is positioned. The end of the rigging bar opposite the pivotal member is designed to releasably receive an engaging member of an adjacent rigging bar. The free end of the engaging member of the rigging bar may include a hole that aligns with holes positioned in the receiving end of the rigging bar. The engaging member of one rigging bar may then be secured to an adjacent rigging bar by aligning holes of the engaging member of a first rigging bar with the holes in the receiving end of a second rigging bar and inserting a release pin through the aligned holes. | 09-17-2009 |
Mary Ward-Welisevich, West Saint Paul, MN US
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20110133946 | GUIDED USER HELP SYSTEM FOR AN AMBULATORY INFUSION SYSTEM - An ambulatory infusion pump can include a guided user help system that allows for a user to correct an error with the pump without needing to summon a home healthcare aide or other medical professional. When an error occurs with the pump, the user can select an option to receive help with the error. The help screen can display a possible solution for correcting the error that the user can follow. Additional help screens can display additional possible solutions if prior possible solution prove ineffective at correcting the problem. | 06-09-2011 |
Mary Wu, Madison, WI US
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20090017527 | ADVANCED GENETIC VACCINES - Reagents useful in nucleic acid immunization techniques are described. More particularly, adjuvanted genetic vaccine compositions are described, as are methods of using those compositions for inducing an enhanced immune response against a selected antigen. | 01-15-2009 |
Mary Young, Redlands, CA US
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20090273151 | Toy chest and wagon - A toy chest which has wheels and a removable handle for conversion of the toy chest into a wagon is provided. Also is provided a toy chest and wagon which has wheels that can be concealed by use of a panel. | 11-05-2009 |
Mary Zeringue, San Diego, CA US
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20100235179 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STORING MEDICAL SUPPLIES - Storing of medical supplies is performed according to rules promoting safety and ergonomics. The physical arrangement of medical supplies within a storage unit is analyzed. An inventory of medical supplies to be stored in the storage unit is established. A new physical arrangement of medical supplies within the storage unit is determined based on the rules for storing medical supplies and the inventory. The storage unit is configured according to the new physical arrangement. The physical locations within the storage unit where each of the medical supplies is to be stored are indicated. The medical supplies are stored in the indicated locations. | 09-16-2010 |
Mary Zutter, Nashville, TN US
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20080267978 | Anti-angiogenic targets for cancer therapy - The use of inhibitory anti-α2β1 integrin antibodies to inhibit tumor neoangiogenesis, slow tumor growth, treat abnormal angiogenesis, treat integrin-mediated disorders and inhibit endothelial cell proliferation. | 10-30-2008 |