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Alan W. Hoffman, Goleta, CA US
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20100176275 | Multipurpose Photodetector Amplifier and Control Methods - In certain embodiments, a system is provided for image capture that includes a unit cell that includes a Capacitor TransImpedance Amplifier (CTIA) subcircuit, a Source Follower per Detector (SFD) subcircuit, and a Direct Injection (DI) subcircuit. The unit cell may operate using one of the subcircuits selected in response to a control signal. A column amplifier may be coupled to the unit cell. The column amplifier may be operable to receive an intermediate signal from the unit cell and couple components of the column amplifier corresponding to the selected subcircuit in response to the control signal. The column amplifier may generate an output signal from the intermediate signal using the coupled components of the column amplifier. | 07-15-2010 |
Amy N. Hoffman, Los Gatos, CA US
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20100049721 | Local Agent for Remote File Access System - Systems and methods for remote file access are disclosed: According to an embodiment, a local agent polls a server for a task request at a polling interval scheduled by a schedule timer in accordance with a set of local agent and remote client preferences. The local agent is responsible for executing a task from the task request and causing a file to be uploaded to the server. The local agent uses a task processor for polling a server, a schedule timer for controlling polling, and one or more protocol stacks, such as TCP/IP and SOAP, for communicating with the server. The local agent can also interface with a MAPI database for message delivery. | 02-25-2010 |
Anthony I. Hoffman, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20080255985 | Novel Method for Creating a Mortgage Moratorium - A method for creating a moratorium period for a mortgage, comprising the following the steps: creating an equity loan amount to be loaned based upon the value of a mortgagee's property; determining the monthly payment on the loan; determining a period of months which the mortgagee desires to avoid personally making monthly payments; placing a portion of the loan amount equal to the monthly payments for the desired period of months into a fund; and making the monthly payments for the predetermined period from the fund. | 10-16-2008 |
Auren Hoffman, San Francisco, CA US
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20100088313 | DATA SOURCE ATTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A data attribution system uses a unique identifier (UID) that uniquely identifies a particular individual. A search is conducted of different data sources and, different types of profile information associated with the UID is extracted from the data sources. The different types of profile information associated with the same UID is aggregated together and displayed in a same screen presentation on a user interface. | 04-08-2010 |
Brian D. Hoffman, Mountain View, CA US
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20120002012 | IMAGING MODE BLOOMING SUPPRESSION - A minimally invasive surgical includes a scene anti-bloom process that allows switching between imaging modes on a stereoscopic display without causing a surgeon to look-away or being momentarily distracted by sudden changes in overall scene luminance. The process receives a switch from a first imaging mode to a second imaging mode. An overall scene luminance of a scene in the first imaging mode is less than an overall scene luminance of a scene in the second imaging mode. The process delays the switch to the second imaging mode until after an illumination output level of a visible illumination source has changed to a higher output level, and then switches to the second imaging mode. | 01-05-2012 |
20140135792 | SYNTHETIC REPRESENTATION OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A synthetic representation of a tool for display on a user interface of a robotic system. The synthetic representation may be used to show force on the tool, an actual position of the tool, or to show the location of the tool when out of a field of view. A three-dimensional pointer is also provided for a viewer in the surgeon console of a telesurgical system. | 05-15-2014 |
20140232824 | PROVIDING INFORMATION OF TOOLS BY FILTERING IMAGE AREAS ADJACENT TO OR ON DISPLAYED IMAGES OF THE TOOLS - An operator telerobotically controls tools to perform a procedure on an object at a work site while viewing real-time images of the object, tools and work site on a display. Tool information is provided by filtering a part of the real-time images for enhancement or degradation to indicate a state of a tool and displaying the filtered images on the display. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING NODES OF A ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A robotic system is provided. The robotic system includes a publishing node including at least one first synchronization database that includes a plurality of attributes, each of the attributes including a tag identifying the attribute and data, a flag associated with each of the attributes, and a subscriber list. The system also includes a subscriber node including at least one second synchronization database. The publishing node is configured to set the flag associated with the attributes when the attributes are written in the at least one first synchronization database or when the data included in the attributes are modified and publish the flagged attributes to the subscriber node. | 08-21-2014 |
Brian David Hoffman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090245600 | AUTOMATED PANNING AND DIGITAL ZOOMING FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS - In one embodiment of the invention, a digital zoom and panning system for digital video is disclosed including an image acquisition device to capture digital video images; an image buffer to store one or more frames of digital video images as source pixels; a display device having first pixels to display images; a user interface to accept user input including a source rectangle to select source pixels within frames of the digital video images, a destination rectangle to select target pixels within the display device to display images, and a region of interest within the digital video images to display in the destination rectangle; and a digital mapping and filtering device to selectively map and filter source pixels in the region of interest from the image buffer into target pixels of the display device in response to the user input. | 10-01-2009 |
20100331855 | Efficient Vision and Kinematic Data Fusion For Robotic Surgical Instruments and Other Applications - Robotic devices, systems, and methods for use in telesurgical therapies through minimally invasive apertures make use of joint-based data throughout much of the robotic kinematic chain, but selectively rely on information from an image capture device to determine location and orientation along the linkage adjacent a pivotal center at which a shaft of the robotic surgical tool enters the patient. A bias offset may be applied to a pose (including both an orientation and a location) at the pivotal center to enhance accuracy. The bias offset may be applied as a simple rigid transformation from the image-based pivotal center pose to a joint-based pivotal center pose. | 12-30-2010 |
20120154564 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED PANNING AND DIGITAL ZOOMING IN ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS - In one embodiment of the invention, a digital zoom and panning system for digital video is disclosed including an image acquisition device to capture digital video images; an image buffer to store one or more frames of digital video images as source pixels; a display device having first pixels to display images; a user interface to accept user input including a source rectangle to select source pixels within frames of the digital video images, a destination rectangle to select target pixels within the display device to display images, and a region of interest within the digital video images to display in the destination rectangle; and a digital mapping and filtering device to selectively map and filter source pixels in the region of interest from the image buffer into target pixels of the display device in response to the user input. | 06-21-2012 |
Charles J. Hoffman, Carmel Valley, CA US
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20080302214 | HAMMER HAVING SHOCK ABSORBING HANDLE - A striking tool is disclosed that comprises a generally U-shaped or V-shaped handle constructed of a substantially resilient material and having a head fixed at one end thereof. A second end of the handle has a hand grip or gripping region adapted to be grasped by a human hand. The second end of the U-shaped or V-shaped handle includes a flange, or stop member, to inhibit the handle from slipping out of the grasping hand. The hand grip may include a lip at a lower end thereof, such that a pinky finger of the hand may be comfortably placed on either side of the lip while the hand grasps the hand grip. The resilient material construction of the handle permits a first end of the handle to flex slightly towards and away from the second end of the handle. Accordingly, during use, the striking tool provides a damped recoil and improved striking action, imparting less shock to the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and other parts of the body, as compared to a conventional striking tool. | 12-11-2008 |
Cheryl Lynn Hoffman, Citrus Heights, CA US
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20100205965 | Arrangement With a Steam Turbine and a Condenser - An arrangement including at least one steam turbine and one condenser is provided. Further, a method to operate such an arrangement is provided. A regenerative deheater is arranged in the steam flow between the steam turbine and the condenser, by which the steam, superheated exhaust steam, exiting the steam turbine is cooled down before entering the condenser and by which a feed-water stream is heated up. | 08-19-2010 |
20100326084 | Methods of oxy-combustion power generation using low heating value fuel - An oxy-combustor is provided to combust oxygen with gaseous low heating value fuel. A compressor upstream of the combustor compresses the fuel. The combustor produces a drive gas including steam and carbon dioxide as well as other non-condensable gases in many cases, which pass through a turbine to output power. The drive gas can be recirculated to the combustor, either through the compressor, the oxygen inlet or directly to the combustor. Recirculation can occur before or after a condenser for separation of a portion of the water from the carbon dioxide. Excess carbon dioxide and steam is collected from the system. The turbine, combustor and compressor can be derived from an existing gas turbine with fuel and air/oxidizer lines swapped. | 12-30-2010 |
20110126549 | Ultra low emissions fast starting power plant - The power plant combusts a hydrocarbon fuel with oxygen to produce high temperature high pressure products of combustion. These products of combustion are routed through an expander to generate power. The products of combustion are substantially free of oxides of nitrogen because the oxidizer is oxygen rather than air. To achieve fast starting, oxygen, fuel and water diluent are preferably stored in quantities sufficient to allow the power plant to operate from these stored consumables. The fuel can be a gaseous or liquid fuel. The oxygen is preferably stored as liquid and routed through a vaporizer before combustion in a gas generator along with the hydrocarbon fuel. In one embodiment, the vaporizer gasifies the oxygen by absorption of heat from air before the air is routed into a separate heat engine, such as a gas turbine. The gas turbine thus operates on cooled air and has its power output increased. | 06-02-2011 |
Christian D. Hoffman, Oakland, CA US
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20100085364 | Foot Roll Rigging - A system and method enables animators to efficiently pose character models' feet. An initial foot model position is received. The initial foot model position specifies a foot model contact point. One or more foot roll parameters are specified that change the relative angle between at least a portion of the foot model and an initial orientation of an alignment plane. Foot roll parameters specify the rotation of the foot model around foot model contact points. Foot roll parameters can include heel roll, ball roll, and toe roll, which specify the rotation of the foot model around contact points on the heel, ball, and toe, respectively, of a foot model. To maintain the position of the foot model contact point, the foot model position is adjusted based on the foot roll parameter. The repositioned foot model is realigned with alignment plane, which restores contact at the foot model contact point. | 04-08-2010 |
Daniel Hoffman, San Diego, CA US
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20110153270 | OUTLIER PROCESSING - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to acquire an original data set comprising a series of data points having an independent portion and a dependent portion, the dependent portion representing a measure of device performance that depends on at least one device characteristic represented by the independent portion. Additional activity may include identifying outlier data points in the series by determining, in comparison with all other members of the series, whether the outlier data points conform to a known trend of the series; transforming the original data set into a transformed data set by removing the outlier data points from the series; and publishing the transformed data set. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
Daniel Hoffman, Saratoga, CA US
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20090277874 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING POLYMER FROM A SUBSTRATE - A method and an apparatus for removing polymer from a substrate are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus utilized to remove polymer from a substrate includes a processing chamber having a chamber wall and a chamber lid defining a process volume, a substrate support assembly disposed in the processing chamber, a remote plasma source coupled to the processing chamber through an outlet port formed through the processing chamber, the outlet port having an opening pointing toward an periphery region of a substrate disposed on the substrate support assembly, and a substrate supporting surface of the substrate support assembly that substantially electrically floats the substrate disposed thereon relative to the substrate support assembly. | 11-12-2009 |
Daniel G. Hoffman, Los Gatos, CA US
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20100049721 | Local Agent for Remote File Access System - Systems and methods for remote file access are disclosed: According to an embodiment, a local agent polls a server for a task request at a polling interval scheduled by a schedule timer in accordance with a set of local agent and remote client preferences. The local agent is responsible for executing a task from the task request and causing a file to be uploaded to the server. The local agent uses a task processor for polling a server, a schedule timer for controlling polling, and one or more protocol stacks, such as TCP/IP and SOAP, for communicating with the server. The local agent can also interface with a MAPI database for message delivery. | 02-25-2010 |
David H. Hoffman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090289654 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING TEMPERATURE VARIATION DURING BURN IN - Systems and methods for reducing temperature variation during burn-in testing. In one embodiment, power consumed by an integrated circuit under test is measured. An ambient temperature associated with the integrated circuit is measured. A desired junction temperature of the integrated circuit is achieved by adjusting a body bias voltage of the integrated circuit. By controlling temperature of individual integrated circuits, temperature variation during burn-in testing can be reduced. | 11-26-2009 |
20090316750 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING TEMPERATURE VARIATION DURING BURN IN - Systems and methods for reducing temperature variation during burn-in testing. In one embodiment, power consumed by an integrated circuit under test is measured. An ambient temperature associated with the integrated circuit is measured. A desired junction temperature of the integrated circuit is achieved by adjusting a body bias voltage of the integrated circuit. By controlling temperature of individual integrated circuits, temperature variation during burn-in testing can be reduced. | 12-24-2009 |
D. Mark Hoffman, Livermore, CA US
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20100009087 | HAZARDOUS PARTICLE BINDER, COAGULANT AND RE-AEROSOLIZATION INHIBITOR - A copolymer and water/ethanol solvent solution capable of binding with airborne contaminants or potential airborne contaminants, such as biological weapon agents or toxic particulates, coagulating as the solvent evaporates, and adhering the contaminants to a surface so as to inhibit the re-suspension of such contaminants. The solution uses a water or ethanol/water mixture for the solvent, and a copolymer having one of several functional group sets so as to have physical and chemical characteristics of high adhesion, low viscosity, low surface tension, negative electrostatic charge, substantially neutral pH, and a low pKa. Use of the copolymer solution prevents re-aerosolization and transport of unwanted, reactive species thus increasing health and safety for personnel charged with decontamination of contaminated buildings and areas. | 01-14-2010 |
Donald Hoffman, Oceanside, CA US
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20110114525 | NOVEL REUSABLE APPARATUS FOR AFFIXING GIFT MATERIAL TO A PRESENTATION DEVICE - A novel, reusable apparatus for affixing gift material to a presentation device. The apparatus comprises a dynamic fastener for clasping or holding a gift material, allowing for the transportation, packaging, and delivery of the combination of the apparatus and the gift material. The fastener uses one or more prongs to exert force upon the gift material towards the vertical axis of the fastener, thereby retaining said gift material. The fastener is connected to the presentation device in order to create an overall arrangement that is pleasing to the many senses of the user and recipient. Embodiments leverage known materials, themes and branding to enhance or achieve a commercial objective. | 05-19-2011 |
Douglas C. Hoffman, San Diego, CA US
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20090077601 | Method and system for providing image, video and audio data to remote users - A system and method of notifying a remote client of a sensor triggering event and providing data related to the sensor triggering event to the remote client. The method has the steps of receiving a first notification signal indicating that a sensor has been triggered; identifying a data recording device associated with the triggered sensor wherein the data recording device records video data; identifying a client device designated to receive the video data when the sensor has been triggered; transmitting to the client device a second notification signal indicating that the sensor has been triggered; receiving an acknowledgement signal from the client device; and transmitting the video data to the client device. | 03-19-2009 |
Drew Hoffman, Los Gatos, CA US
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20090192506 | Methods and devices for ablation - An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation. | 07-30-2009 |
Eric Hoffman, Santee, CA US
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20100252627 | Wireless Tracking System And Method For Sterilizable Object - The present invention is a method for real-time location monitoring of a sterilizable object. The method includes tracking a location of a sterilizable object bearing a tag. The tag includes a sealed housing, means for detecting a sterilization event and means for transmitting data concerning the sterilization event. The method also includes detecting a sterilization event. The method also includes transmitting a signal that the sterilization event has been detected by the tag. | 10-07-2010 |
Erich Hoffman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120020997 | MULTI PLASMID SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS - Vectors and methods for the production of influenza viruses suitable as recombinant influenza vaccines in cell culture are provided. Bi-directional expression vectors for use in a multi-plasmid influenza virus expression system are provided. | 01-26-2012 |
Galen J. Hoffman, Corona, CA US
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20090095650 | Wafer container with staggered wall structure - A wafer container comprising a base and a cover that nest together. The base includes a staggered wall structure composed of inner and outer walls. The staggered wall structure is arranged so that forces from side impacts are absorbed principally by outer wall segments. A rib on the cover restrains the outer wall segments from flexing beyond the inner wall diameter. Reference tabs on the base facilitate alignment of the base to the cover. | 04-16-2009 |
20110036748 | Wafer Container With Staggered Wall Structure - A wafer container comprising a base and a cover that nest together. The base includes a staggered wall structure composed of inner and outer walls. The staggered wall structure is arranged so that forces from side impacts are absorbed principally by outer wall segments. A rib on the cover restrains the outer wall segments from flexing beyond the inner wall diameter. Reference tabs on the base facilitate alignment of the base to the cover. | 02-17-2011 |
20120168346 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH STAGGERED WALL STRUCTURE - A wafer container comprising a base and a cover that nest together. The base includes a staggered wall structure composed of inner and outer walls. The staggered wall structure is arranged so that forces from side impacts are absorbed principally by outer wall segments. A rib on the cover restrains the outer wall segments from flexing beyond the inner wall diameter. Reference tabs on the base facilitate alignment of the base to the cover. | 07-05-2012 |
Gary V. Hoffman, Ramona, CA US
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20080302943 | Adaptable planter mounting system - An adaptable planter mounting system includes a holder having a platform and at least one pair of arms configured to support a planter. The platform and at least one of the arms are provided with apertures. At least one pair of brackets are adjustably and removably attachable to the platform and the arms to provide a variety of mounting arrangements including a post-top mounting arrangement, a rail mounting arrangement, and a wall-top mounting arrangement. | 12-11-2008 |
George E. Hoffman, San Jose, CA US
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20100167658 | DISTRIBUTED ARCHITECTURE FOR MONITORING MOBILE COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Systems and methods for receiving reporting data related to events that occur in a wireless network. The system comprises a data management system capable of generating a data reporting profile and communicating with a wireless device and a wireless device comprised of a first and at least one secondary processor, the first processor being monitored by a master agent and the secondary processors being monitored by a slave agent, the master agent being capable of monitoring and reporting a plurality of conditions of the first processor and sending and receiving communications from the data management system, and the slave agent being capable of monitoring and reporting plurality of conditions on the secondary processors and sending and receiving communications with the master agent. The master agent and slave agent monitor and report the conditions of the first and second processor by applying a series of logical rules found within the data reporting profile. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167713 | PROGRAMMABLE AGENT FOR MONITORING MOBILE COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Systems and methods for collecting data related to events that occur in a wireless network. The method comprises receiving a data reporting profile which includes a series of executable commands which include a series of logical rules governing the manner in which reporting data should be generated and reported, compiling the executable commands of the data reporting profile into collection schema for collecting and reporting the reporting data according to the logical rules of the data reporting profile, creating a plurality of triggering criteria when reporting data should be generated based on the collection schema, creating a plurality of memory where the reporting data may be stored according to the collection schema, and scheduling the transfer of reporting data according to the collection schema. | 07-01-2010 |
20110213663 | SERVICE INTELLIGENCE MODULE PROGRAM PRODUCT - A service intelligence module may be embodied as a system or as a method for configuring a processor. It comprises at least a metric definition, which is a computer executable rule for parsing a binary formatted log message for a metric type; and a measure factory, which configures a processor to publish attributes of a measure determined by a calculation or computation performed on a metric collected by a data collection agent. A service intelligence module further comprises an enrichment which joins two datastreams having a common dimension. Service intelligence modules may capture and analyze such domains as illustrated but not limited to: application analytics, carrier comparative quality and performance analytics, advertising audience segmentation analysis, and content copyright analytics. A computer executed method and program product comprising codes for reading recorded values from a metric package and generating measures, under control of a mobile service intelligence platform for display to a user of a domain specific analysis service. A combination of service intelligence modules may be selected and applied to a study. Each service intelligence module may have aspects for combining and organizing data along useful dimensions for analysis, and for reading pertinent metrics to transformation into measures in the form appropriate to a specific study. | 09-01-2011 |
20110231360 | Persistent flow method to define transformation of metrics packages into a data store suitable for analysis by visualization - A persistent flow provides a contract for delivering certain measures in a format which can be interactively analyzed along certain dimensions. It defines how a large number of metrics packages may be transformed into one or more hypercubes within a datamart. In particular a Carrier IQ persistent flow defines the dimensions along which key performance indicators may be displayed interactively in at least one dashboard with analytic tool controls. A persistent flow is stateful to incrementally process metrics packages over multiple collection periods which are not correlated with the times the metrics are recorded at the device. A flow defines the measures to be derived from metrics and the attributes of the measures of interest in a study. A flow defines enrichments that may be determined by examining measures from apparently independent sources and uses reference files to decode status records. A persistent flow provides an up-to-date view in the datamart by being run on a regular schedule to combine the most recently received data with previous intermediate results, thereby improving performance and avoiding staleness. | 09-22-2011 |
20120076034 | Baseband Processor Apparatus and Method for Monitoring A Wireless Communication Network - A baseband processor of a distributed architecture for monitoring mobile communication in a wireless communication network is claimed. Systems and methods enable receiving reporting data related to events that occur in a wireless network from the perspective of the wireless device. The data management system is capable of generating a data reporting profile and communicating with a wireless device. The application processor is capable of monitoring and reporting a plurality of conditions within the wireless device and sending and receiving communications from the data management system. The baseband processor is capable of monitoring and reporting plurality of conditions on the wireless network and sending and receiving communications with the application processor. Both the application processor and the baseband processor monitor and report the conditions of the device and the network by applying a series of logical rules found within the data reporting profile. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079079 | Data Management System Server Apparatus and Method for Monitoring A Wireless Communication Network - A data management system of a distributed architecture for monitoring mobile communication in a wireless communication network is claimed. Systems and methods enable receiving reporting data related to events that occur in a wireless network from the perspective of the wireless device. The data management system is capable of generating a data reporting profile and communicating with a wireless device. The application processor is capable of monitoring and reporting a plurality of conditions within the wireless device and sending and receiving communications from the data management system. The baseband processor is capable of monitoring and reporting plurality of conditions on the wireless network and sending and receiving communications with the application processor. Both the application processor and the baseband processor monitor and report the conditions of the device and the network by applying a series of logical rules found within the data reporting profile. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079105 | Application Processor Apparatus and Method for Monitoring A Wireless Communication Network - An application processor of a distributed architecture for monitoring mobile communication in a wireless communication network is claimed. Systems and methods enable receiving reporting data related to events that occur in a wireless network from the perspective of the wireless device. The data management system is capable of generating a data reporting profile and communicating with a wireless device. The application processor is capable of monitoring and reporting a plurality of conditions within the wireless device and sending and receiving communications from the data management system. The baseband processor is capable of monitoring and reporting plurality of conditions on the wireless network and sending and receiving communications with the application processor. Both the application processor and the baseband processor monitor and report the conditions of the device and the network by applying a series of logical rules found within the data reporting profile. | 03-29-2012 |
20120240206 | Configuration of a Data Collection Agent and Its Distribution System - A wireless device user controls participation in a study panel. The device contains a data collection agent installed by the user, the manufacturer, or a distributor. The user enlists in a study panel. The essential steps include: a user obtains a panel identification identity and provides it to a data collection agent; the data collection agent receives the panel identification identity and uses it to initiate the transfer of a data collection profile. Upon receiving the data collection profile, the data collection agent on the wireless device is configured to participate in a specific study. The agent is controlled by the profile to record metrics and user selections, transform the data into a package, and transmit the package to a destination package reception server determined in the profile. | 09-20-2012 |
20120331094 | Multi-party reporting in profile-based data collection - A multi-client data collection agent. Multiple parties provision (“task”) and maintain profiles on a single device. The agent is responsible for maintaining and executing these multiple profiles and their associated collected data, and for reporting up to each of the tasking authorities on the schedule each one specifies. The agent is controlled by the multiple profiles to record metrics and user selections, transform the data into a plurality of packages, and transmit the packages to at least one destination package reception server determined in each profile. A priority screen enables resolution of conflicts over scarce resources. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331540 | Authentication and authorization method for tasking in profile-based data collection - An apparatus and a new method of authentication and authorization of tasking requests to data collection agents on wireless devices directly makes use of public key cryptography, rather than depending on domain-name-based authenticated using the standard HTTPS chain-of-trust: A set of digital credentials is stored in the device's secure credential store. These credentials include at least one “supertasking authority” credential, as well as one or more normal “tasking authority” credentials. Profiles are only accepted by the agent if they are signed by a trusted tasking authority credential. Supertasking authority credentials thus serve as credential authorities (CAs) for tasking authority credentials. | 12-27-2012 |
20130124484 | Persistent flow apparatus to transform metrics packages received from wireless devices into a data store suitable for mobile communication network analysis by visualization - A persistent flow apparatus maintains a datamart store with up-to-date transformations of packages as the packages are received from wireless recording devices. Each flow apparatus generates measures in a format which can be interactively analyzed along certain dimensions. A persistent flow is stateful to incrementally process metrics packages over multiple collection periods which are not correlated with the times the metrics are recorded at the device. A persistent flow is data driven by the receipt of new packages received from wireless recording devices having selected attributes and ignores unqualified packages. | 05-16-2013 |
20140148102 | Configuration of a Data Collection Agent and its Distribution System - A wireless device user controls participation in a study panel. The device contains a data collection agent installed by the user, the manufacturer, or a distributor. The user enlists in a study panel. The essential steps include: a user obtains a panel identification identity and provides it to a data collection agent; the data collection agent receives the panel identification identity and uses it to initiate the transfer of a data collection profile. Upon receiving the data collection profile, the data collection agent on the wireless device is configured to participate in a specific study. The agent is controlled by the profile to record metrics and user selections, transform the data into a package, and transmit the package to a destination package reception server determined in the profile. | 05-29-2014 |
Hans Hoffman, North Hollywood, CA US
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20110290844 | HOOFER LOAD HARNESS - A load harness has a load in the form of a container. A bag connector is mounted to the container. A belt connector is mounted to a belt worn by the user. A non-permanent connection is between the bag connector and the belt connector and is formed of a hook and groove or hook and loop or interlocking grooves. The load harness also has a harness mounted to the container, so that the bag connector engages with the harness. The bag connector has at least one arm which engage with at least one strap of the harness. The hook is shaped as a peg with a relatively broad and flat head. The hook is mounted to the bag connector and the receiving groove is formed on the belt connector. The hook is mounted to the belt connector and the receiving groove is formed on the bag connector. | 12-01-2011 |
Jacqui Elizabeth Hoffman, San Diego, CA US
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20100105656 | TRIAZOLOPYRAZINE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to compounds of the formula I | 04-29-2010 |
20100137279 | 4-METHYLPYRIDOPYRIMIDINONE COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to novel 4-methylpyridopyrimidinone compounds of Formula (I), | 06-03-2010 |
20110190326 | IMIDAZO[1,5]NAPHTHYRIDINE COMPOUNDS, THEIR PHARMACEUTICAL USE AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula (I), | 08-04-2011 |
20120309775 | 4-METHYLPYRIDOPYRIMIDINONE COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to novel 4-methylpyridopyrimidinone compounds of Formula (I), | 12-06-2012 |
James Hoffman, San Jose, CA US
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20090050270 | SENSORS FOR DYNAMICALLY DETECTING SUBSTRATE BREAKAGE AND MISALIGNMENT OF A MOVING SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and method incorporating at least two sensors that detect the presence of a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, a method for transferring a substrate in a processing system is described. The method includes positioning a substrate on an end effector in a first chamber, moving the substrate through an opening between the first chamber and a second chamber along a substrate travel path, and sensing opposing sides of the substrate travel path using at least two sensors positioned proximate to the opening, each of the at least two sensors defining a beam path that is directed through opposing edge regions of the substrate when at least a portion of an edge region traverses the beam path. | 02-26-2009 |
20100245084 | Detecting plasma chamber malfunction - Malfunction of a component within an RF-powered plasma chamber is detected by observing an operating condition of the plasma chamber and detecting when the operating condition deviates from a previously observed range bounded by lower and upper limits. The lower and upper limits are determined by observing the minimum and maximum values of that operating condition during the processing of workpieces throughout one or more plasma chamber cleaning cycles immediately preceding the most recent cleaning of the plasma chamber. | 09-30-2010 |
20110190921 | FLEXIBLE PROCESS CONDITION MONITORING - The present invention generally relates to a method for flexible process condition monitoring. In a process that utilizes RF power, the RF power may be applied at different levels during different points in the process. Software may be programmed to facilitate the monitoring of the different points in the process so that the acceptable deviation range of the RF power for each point in the process may be set to different values. For example, one phase of the process may permit a greater range of RF power deviation while a second phase may be much more particular and permit very little deviation. By programming software to permit each phase of the process to be uniquely monitored, a more precise RF process may be obtained. | 08-04-2011 |
20110241892 | Frequency Monitoring to Detect Plasma Process Abnormality - Abnormal conditions within an RF-powered plasma process chamber are detected by detecting whether the frequency of a variable-frequency RF power supply moves outside established lower and upper limits. In a first aspect, a first pair of lower and upper limits are established as a function of the frequency of the power supply sampled after a new process step begins or after a sample control signal changes state. In a second aspect, a second pair of lower and upper limits are not adapted to the frequency of the power supply. Both aspects preferably are used together to detect different occurrences of abnormal conditions. | 10-06-2011 |
20120059510 | MAINFRAME PREMOVE FOR A CLUSTER TOOL - A method and system for a mainframe premove for a cluster tool is described herein. In one embodiment, the state of a process chamber which is to be used to run a process is obtained. A determination is made of whether the state of the process chamber indicates an almost ready state. A prepare command is sent to a transfer module if the state of the process chamber indicates the almost ready state. A transfer command is sent to the process chamber if the state of the process chamber indicates the almost ready state. | 03-08-2012 |
20130226336 | DYNAMIC ROUTING CONTROL METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A CLUSTER TOOL - Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for operating a cluster tool including receiving recipe time data; receiving transfer time data; receiving process programs and associated substrate lots wherein the process programs include a plurality of sequences; determining cluster tool chambers associated with sequences that are bottleneck sequences; setting equipment constant values for components of the cluster tool to implement transfer priorities wherein the chambers associated with bottleneck sequences are given highest priority; executing a next sequence based on the transfer priorities; and repeating the determining, setting and executing for each remaining sequence. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
James Hoffman, Alameda, CA US
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20110240094 | Solar Energy Collection System - A method of concentrating directional radiant energy using reflective optics and receivers that convert that energy wherein the receivers are situated in the body of the reflector on risers parallel to the direction of radiant energy, each said riser bounded by at least one parabolic mirror lying closer and another lying farther from the energy source, where the focus or foci of said mirrors lie substantially in the direction faced by the receiver situated in said riser. The reflector geometries include ones in which the mirrors are parabolic cylinder sections and require only one-axis tracking to focus, and ones in which the mirrors are paraboloid sections and require two-axis tracking to focus sunlight. | 10-06-2011 |
James Hoffman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100056133 | Data Compaction Techniques - Many areas of technology need highly accurate data compression to provide small, multifunctional devices. For example, in the area of communication governed by the IEEE 802.11 standards, a wireless device could significantly improve its performance by using its calibration data. Moreover, because of the increased mobility of users, a wireless device should be able to operate in different regulatory domains. This flexibility requires access to significant amounts of data regarding such regulatory domains. Advantageously, piecewise linear abstraction and/or mapping can be used to significantly reduce the amount of stored data while ensuring accuracy in reproducing the total data at a later point in time. | 03-04-2010 |
James T. Hoffman, Alameda, CA US
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20110048406 | TRACKING SOLAR PANEL MOUNT - A solar panel mount that tilts the panel about one or more axes toward the direction facing the sun when it is shining, through the action of one or more mechanical means, each effecting tilt about at least one of the axes, and each responding to a particular direction of sunlight with respect to the base or panel, through directionally-sensitive solar radiation absorbing means. In one set of preferred embodiments the mechanical means are length-changing actuators in which a temperature-responsive working fluid drives levers to lift a side of the panel. In a second set of embodiments, the mechanical means are tension-changing actuators in which temperature-responsive folded springs retract to pull the panel to a side. | 03-03-2011 |
20110259396 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system for collecting solar energy using a plurality of energy collection elements arranged in a planar array within a stationary base structure, each comprising: an energy capture unit with optical means of focusing directional sunlight parallel to its axis onto one or more sunlight-to-electricity converters within itself, and means of sensing divergence of its axis from the sun's direction; and an angular positioning unit that orients said capture unit about two nested axes by slidably mounting two arcuate tracks in opposed and perpendicular arcuate slots, a convex track within said energy capture unit and a concave track within said base structure, each said slot equipped with a drive apparatus that engages its respective track and moves the positioner along it. The invention provides methods for determining the shapes and arrangement of such elements so as to maximize aperture efficiency while preventing collisions of adjacent elements. | 10-27-2011 |
20130112242 | Solar Energy Collection System - A method of concentrating directional radiant energy using reflective optics and receivers that convert that energy wherein the receivers are situated in the body of the reflector on risers parallel to the direction of radiant energy, each said riser bounded by at least one parabolic mirror lying closer and another lying farther from the energy source, where the focus or foci of said mirrors lie substantially in the direction faced by the receiver situated in said riser. The reflector geometries include ones in which the mirrors are parabolic cylinder sections and require only one-axis tacking to focus, and ones in which the mirrors are paraboloid sections and require two-axis tracking to focus sunlight. | 05-09-2013 |
Jason A. Hoffman, San Francisco, CA US
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20110179132 | Provisioning Server Resources in a Cloud Resource - Systems and methods to manage workloads and hardware resources in a data center or cloud. In one embodiment, a method includes a data center having a plurality of servers in a network. The data center provides a virtual machine for each of a plurality of users, each virtual machine to use a portion of hardware resources of the data center. The hardware resources include storage and processing resources distributed onto each of the plurality of servers. The method further includes sending messages amongst the servers, some of the messages being sent from a server including status information regarding a hardware resource utilization status of that server. The method further includes detecting a request from the virtual machine to handle a workload requiring increased use of the hardware resources, and provisioning the servers to temporarily allocate additional resources to the virtual machine, wherein the provisioning is based on status information provided by one or more of the messages. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179134 | Managing Hardware Resources by Sending Messages Amongst Servers in a Data Center - Systems and methods to manage workloads and hardware resources in a data center or cloud. In one embodiment, a method includes a data center having a plurality of servers in a network. The data center provides a virtual machine for each of a plurality of users, each virtual machine to use a portion of hardware resources of the data center. The hardware resources include storage and processing resources distributed onto each of the plurality of servers. The method further includes sending messages amongst the servers, some of the messages being sent from a server including status information regarding a hardware resource utilization status of that server. The method further includes detecting a request from the virtual machine to handle a workload requiring increased use of the hardware resources, and provisioning the servers to temporarily allocate additional resources to the virtual machine, wherein the provisioning is based on status information provided by one or more of the messages. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179162 | Managing Workloads and Hardware Resources in a Cloud Resource - Systems and methods to manage workloads and hardware resources in a data center or cloud. In one embodiment, a method includes a data center having a plurality of servers in a network. The data center provides a virtual machine for each of a plurality of users, each virtual machine to use a portion of hardware resources of the data center. The hardware resources include storage and processing resources distributed onto each of the plurality of servers. The method further includes sending messages amongst the servers, some of the messages being sent from a server including status information regarding a hardware resource utilization status of that server. The method further includes detecting a request from the virtual machine to handle a workload requiring increased use of the hardware resources, and provisioning the servers to temporarily allocate additional resources to the virtual machine, wherein the provisioning is based on status information provided by one or more of the messages. | 07-21-2011 |
20120233315 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIZING RESOURCES IN A CLOUD-BASED ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods for sizing resources in a cloud-based environment are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes receiving quality of service requirements and a functional description of a cloud architecture associated with the application, including application resources and relations between the application resources, performing latency analysis of data packets in a compute layer of the cloud architecture, with the latency analysis including comparing size per time metrics of the data packets, determining minimal resources to guarantee the quality of service requirements based on the latency analysis and the quality of service requirements, and providing to the data center the minimal resources. | 09-13-2012 |
20120233626 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPARENTLY OPTIMIZING WORKLOADS - Systems, methods, and media for transparently optimizing a workload of a containment abstraction are provided herein. Methods may include monitoring a workload of the containment abstraction, the containment abstraction being at least partially hardware bound, the workload corresponding to resource utilization of the containment abstraction, converting the containment abstraction from being at least partially hardware bound to being entirely central processing unit (CPU) bound by placing the containment abstraction in a memory store, based upon the workload, and allocating the workload of the containment abstraction across at least a portion of a data center to optimize the workload of the containment abstraction. | 09-13-2012 |
20130346974 | Systems and Methods for Transparently Optimizing Workloads - Systems, methods, and media for transparently optimizing a workload of a containment abstraction are provided herein. Methods may include monitoring a workload of the containment abstraction, the containment abstraction being at least partially hardware bound, the workload corresponding to resource utilization of the containment abstraction, converting the containment abstraction from being at least partially hardware bound to being entirely central processing unit (CPU) bound by placing the containment abstraction in a memory store, based upon the workload, and allocating the workload of the containment abstraction across at least a portion of a data center to optimize the workload of the containment abstraction. | 12-26-2013 |
Jason A. Hoffman, La Jolla, CA US
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20090191223 | Peptides that selectively home to heart vasculature and related conjugates and methods - The present invention provides a variety of isolated peptides and peptidomimetics, which can be useful, for example, in constructing the conjugates of the invention or, where the peptide itself has biological activity, in unconjugated form as a therapeutic for treating any of a variety of cardiovascular diseases as described below. Thus, the present invention provides an isolated peptide or peptidomimetic which has a length of less than 60 residues and includes the amino acid sequence CRPPR (SEQ ID NO: 1) or a peptidomimetic thereof. The invention further provides an isolated peptide or peptidomimetic which has a length of less than 60 residues and includes the amino acid sequence CARPAR (SEQ ID NO: 5) or a peptidomimetic thereof, or amino acid sequence CPKRPR (SEQ ID NO: 6) or a peptidomimetic thereof. | 07-30-2009 |
20110165083 | Peptides that home to tumor lymphatic vasculature and methods of using same - The present invention provides a conjugate containing a moiety linked to a homing molecule that selectively homes to tumor lymphatic vasculature. The invention also provides a method of directing a moiety to tumor lymphatic vasculature in a subject by administering to the subject a conjugate containing a moiety linked to a homing molecule that selectively homes to tumor lymphatic vasculature. | 07-07-2011 |
20130183241 | PEPTIDES THAT HOME TO TUMOR LYMPHATIC VASCULATURE AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention provides a conjugate containing a moiety linked to a homing molecule that selectively homes to tumor lymphatic vasculature. The invention also provides a method of directing a moiety to tumor lymphatic vasculature in a subject by administering to the subject a conjugate containing a moiety linked to a homing molecule that selectively homes to tumor lymphatic vasculature. | 07-18-2013 |
20140221612 | Peptides that Selectively Home to Heart Vasculature and Related Conjugates and Methods - The present invention provides a variety of isolated peptides and peptidomimetics, which can be useful, for example, in constructing the conjugates of the invention or, where the peptide itself has biological activity, in unconjugated form as a therapeutic for treating any of a variety of cardiovascular diseases as described below. Thus, the present invention provides an isolated peptide or peptidomimetic which has a length of less than 60 residues and includes the amino acid sequence CRPPR (SEQ ID NO: 1) or a peptidomimetic thereof. The invention further provides an isolated peptide or peptidomimetic which has a length of less than 60 residues and includes the amino acid sequence CARPAR (SEQ ID NO: 5) or a peptidomimetic thereof, or amino acid sequence CPKRPR (SEQ ID NO: 6) or a peptidomimetic thereof. | 08-07-2014 |
Jerzy R. Hoffman, Escondido, CA US
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20090161201 | Drive laser for EUV light source - A device is described herein which may comprise an oscillator having an oscillator cavity length, L | 06-25-2009 |
20100176313 | Extreme ultraviolet light source - An apparatus for generating EUV radiation is disclosed which may include a target material, a system generating a laser beam for interaction with the target material and a pair of electrodes. A pulse power electrical circuit may be provided for generating a discharge between said electrodes to produce EUV radiation from said target material. | 07-15-2010 |
Jerzy R. Hoffman, Montebello, CA US
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20100327192 | Alignment Laser - A method for producing extreme ultraviolet light includes producing a target material at a target location; supplying pump energy to a gain medium of at least one optical amplifier that has an amplification band to produce an amplified light beam; propagating the amplified light beam through the gain medium using one or more optical components of a set of optical components; delivering the amplified light beam to the target location using one or more optical components of the optical component set; producing with a guide laser a guide laser beam that has a wavelength outside of the amplification band of the gain medium and inside the wavelength range of the optical components; and directing the guide laser beam through the optical component set to thereby align one or more optical components of the optical component set. | 12-30-2010 |
20110058588 | Drive laser for EUV light source - A device is described herein which may comprise an oscillator having an oscillator cavity length, L | 03-10-2011 |
20130321901 | DRIVE LASER FOR EUV LIGHT SOURCE - A device comprising a laser source producing a continuous output on a beam path and an amplifier is disclosed. The device further includes a partially transmissive, partially reflective optic disposed on said beam path between said laser source and said amplifier. The device further includes a droplet generator positioned to deliver a droplet moving on a path intersecting said beam path, the droplet reflecting light to establish an optical cavity with said optic. | 12-05-2013 |
John Hoffman, Poway, CA US
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20090068066 | LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE - A liquid dispensing device. The liquid dispensing device has a tray for holding a liquid at a relatively constant level. A syringe is used for drawing fluid from the tray. A liquid container containing a liquid is positioned upside-down in the tray. Atmospheric pressure on the liquid in the tray and a vacuum inside the liquid container prevents liquid from draining from the container except when the liquid level in the tray drops to a level sufficient to allow air into the liquid container and to allow fluid to flow from the liquid container into the tray. The fluid flows from the liquid container into the tray until the level of liquid in the tray returns to the relatively constant level. The positioning of the syringe for drawing fluid is simplified in that the level of fluid in the tray is maintained at an approximately constant level despite withdrawal of quantities of fluid from the tray. | 03-12-2009 |
20150066056 | CLAMP DEVICE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein is a clamp device that can be used in minimally invasive procedures, including surgeries such as laparoscopic surgeries, for clamping a tissue or an organ or a portion of a tissue or organ. Also provided herein are methods of clamping a tissue or an organ or a portion thereof during minimally invasive surgery using the clamp device provided herein. Also provided are systems for performing a minimally invasive surgery that include the clamp device for minimally invasive surgery provided herein and an injection device configured to access an endoscopic port for the minimally invasive surgery. | 03-05-2015 |
John A. Hoffman, San Diego, CA US
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20090205845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTINGUISHING WILDFIRES - A method for extinguishing fires includes the steps of loading an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) onto a transport aircraft and carrying the UAV to an altitude and location in proximity to a fire area. The UAV is launched from the transport aircraft and guided over the fire area using controllable fixed or deployable aerodynamic structures operably connected to the UAV. Once over the appropriate location, the UAV releases fire extinguishing or retardant material onto the fire or anticipated fire path. | 08-20-2009 |
John K. Hoffman, Poway, CA US
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20080215002 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR NON-INVASIVE CEREBRAL AND SYSTEMIC COOLING - A method for cerebral and systemic cooling by circulating a cold liquid through a nasal catheter looped through the patient's nasal cavities and around the nasal septum. The nasal catheter is inserted into the patient's first nostril, advanced through the nasal cavity, around the nasal septum and out of the patient's second nostril. A cold fluid having a temperature between about −20° C. and about 37° C. is flowed though a lumen in the nasal catheter to cool the nasal cavity. The nasal catheter may have one or more flexible balloons mounted on the catheter such that when the catheter is looped around the nasal septum, the balloon(s) are positioned in a portion of the patient's first and second nasal cavities. When a cold liquid is circulated through the catheter lumen, the flexible balloons expand to a contact the inner walls of the nasal cavities and provide direct cooling of the nasal cavities. | 09-04-2008 |
20080249188 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR NON-INVASIVE CEREBRAL AND SYSTEMIC COOLING - A method for cerebral and systemic cooling by providing a nebulized liquid having a boiling point of 38-300° C. The nebulized liquid is delivered as a mist or a spray via the nasal and/or oral cavities of a patient. The mist causes cooling by direct heat transfer through the nasopharynx and hematogenous cooling through the carotids and the Circle of Willis. Compositions and medical devices for cerebral and systemic cooling are also provided. Cooling assemblies, and methods of use, are also provided that include flexible balloon assemblies that are inserted to various locations in a patient's body. The flexible balloons are then infused with a liquid having a temperature between about −20° C. and about 37° C. The flexible balloon assemblies can be inserted into the nasal cavity, oral cavity, throat, stomach, and other locations to effect cerebral cooling. | 10-09-2008 |
20100211140 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR NON-INVASIVE CEREBRAL AND SYSTEMIC COOLING - A method for providing and adjusting cerebral cooling in response to changes in a physiological parameter. A spray having a boiling point between 38-300° C. is delivered to the surface of a patient's nasal cavities. The spray causes cooling by direct heat transfer through the nasopharynx and hematogenous cooling through the carotids and the Circle of Willis. A physiological parameter, such as cerebral temperature, changes in cerebral blood flow or brain oxygenation is monitored. The delivery rate of the spray is adjusted in response to the physiological parameter. | 08-19-2010 |
20100324483 | DEVICES FOR COOLING THE NASAL CAVITY - A cerebral cooling device that uses a pressurized source to deliver a fluid that evaporates in the nasal cavity to provide cooling and has a balloon on the distal end that inflates from some of the pressure from the pressurized source. The device includes a nasal catheter having delivery ports located in the distal region and a balloon on the distal end. The proximal end of the catheter is in fluid communication with a pressurized source of a low boiling point fluid. A manifold located between the pressurized source and the catheter distributes the fluid and pressure from the pressurized source to a first lumen of the catheter to inflate the balloon and to a second lumen of the catheter through the delivery ports to cool the nasal cavity. A check valve in the manifold ensures that the fluid and pressure are first delivered to the balloon. | 12-23-2010 |
20120197362 | DEVICES FOR COOLING THE NASAL CAVITY - A cerebral cooling device that uses a pressurized source to deliver a fluid that evaporates in the nasal cavity to provide cooling and has a balloon on the distal end that inflates from some of the pressure front the pressurized source. The device includes a nasal catheter having delivery ports located in the distal region and a balloon on the distal end. The proximal end of the catheter is in fluid communication with a pressurized source of a low boiling point fluid. A manifold located between the pressurized source and the catheter distributes the fluid and pressure from the pressurized source to a first lumen of the catheter to inflate the balloon and to a second lumen of the catheter through the delivery ports to cool the nasal cavity. A check valve in the manifold ensures that the fluid and pressure are first delivered to the balloon. | 08-02-2012 |
20130331915 | DEVICES FOR COOLING THE NASAL CAVITY - A method for cerebral cooling is described using a cooling assembly, which includes first and second elongate tubular members adapted for insertion into a nasal cavity of a patient through the patient's nostrils. The elongate tubular members each have a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending therebetween, and a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the lumen. The cooling assembly also includes a manifold and a reservoir, which contains a pressurized fluid that includes a propellant having a boiling point less than 22° C. The elongate tubular members are inserted into the nasal cavity through the patient's nostrils and pressurized fluid is delivered onto a surface of the nasal cavity by infusing the pressurized fluid from the reservoir through the manifold, into the lumens and through the plurality of ports of the first and second elongate tubular members. | 12-12-2013 |
20140343641 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR NON-INVASIVE CEREBRAL AND SYSTEMIC COOLING - Methods for cerebral cooling are described. Cooling assemblies include elongate tubular members, a reservoir containing a pressurized fluid, and a manifold connecting the reservoir and elongate tubular members. After insertion of the elongate tubular members into the patient's nostrils, a pressurized fluid is delivered onto a surface of the patient's nasal cavity through a plurality of ports in the elongate tubular members. The delivery of the fluid causes cooling by direct heat transfer through the nasopharynx and hematogenous cooling through the carotids and the Circle of Willis. | 11-20-2014 |
John W. Hoffman, Quincy, CA US
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20100175916 | Method and Apparatus for Configurable Circuitry - A method and apparatus for configurable circuitry have been disclosed. | 07-15-2010 |
Jonathan H. Hoffman, Malibu, CA US
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20100025402 | Pushdown openings with purchase, leverage and gas-tight resealability for can ends - An easy-to-open and optionally resealable beverage can end provides opening by pressing downward. An actuator lies flat initially to conform to stackability requirements, but is readily repositionable to a ready-to-open state. | 02-04-2010 |
Josef C. A. Hoffman, Irvine, CA US
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20100312174 | Peritoneal Dialysis System - The present invention is a sorbent-based portable peritoneal dialysis system that uses 2.5 liters of tap water per day. The system comprises a control unit, a sterilized disposable cassette, a sterilized disposable glucose solution cartridge and a sterilized sorbent cartridge, and a three liter removable fluid storage container. A supply of concentrated electrolytes solution and a venting sterilizing dialysate filter are contained in the cassette. The glucose and sorbent cartridges snap into the cassette, which snaps onto the control unit. The cartridges are replaced daily, and the cassette is replaced weekly. During use (typically while the patient sleeps at night), the system removes all spent dialysate from the patient every two hours. The system then returns two liters of regenerated, sterilized dialysate to the patient. The patient discards the spent dialysate in the morning. | 12-09-2010 |
Joseph Hoffman, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110092311 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A COMPOSITE CROWN - The present invention resides in a golf club head having a high COR that is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc in volume. The body portion defines a front opening and an upper opening, and it includes a sole and a side section that extends rearward of the front opening. The striking plate is secured to the body portion, enclosing the front opening. While partially assembled, final weighting and/or other attachment of other members to the inner surface of the club head can be preformed, as desired. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing the upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The crown has a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm. The density of the crown is less than the density of the body portion. At least one of the striking plate and the crown is attached to the second portion by adhesive bonding, and the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80. | 04-21-2011 |
20120142451 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A COMPOSITE CROWN - A golf club head having a high COR (maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80) is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc. The body portion defines front and upper openings, and it includes a sole and a side section. The striking plate encloses the front opening. While partially assembled, final weighting and/or other attachment of other members to the inner surface of the club head can be preformed, as desired. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing the upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The striking plate and/or the crown are adhesively attached. | 06-07-2012 |
Joseph H. Hoffman, Carlsbad, CA US
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20080261717 | Golf club head weight reinforcement - A wood-type golf club head is described that includes a body including one or more walls defining an interior cavity and multiple weight ports formed in the body. At least one weight is configured to be retained at least partially within at least one of the weight ports. One or more fins or ribs are secured to each of the weight ports and to another structural member of the golf club head. | 10-23-2008 |
20080280698 | Movable weights for a golf club head - Embodiments of movable weights, such as weight assemblies and weight screws, for a golf club head are disclosed herein. One embodiment for a weight assembly, for example, comprises a mass element having a first end, a second end and a sidewall extending between the first end and the send end. The sidewall of the mass element defines a first bore extending through the mass element and at least a portion of the sidewall of mass element tapers in a direction from the first end to the second end. This embodiment further includes a retaining element configured to engage the first bore adjacent the first end of the mass element and defining a second bore. The weight assembly further includes an elongate fastener having a first end configured to be received within the second bore of the retaining element and a second end extending through the first bore and beyond the second end of the mass element when the mass element, retaining element and fastener are assembled together. | 11-13-2008 |
20100292027 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH REPOSITIONALBE WEIGHT - A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight. | 11-18-2010 |
Joseph Henry Hoffman, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090088269 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club head includes a body and a face positioned at a forward portion of the body. The golf club head also includes one or more mass elements positioned at predetermined locations about the head. The mass elements assist in achieving desired relationship between the moment of inertia about a center of gravity x-axis and the moment of inertia about a center of gravity z-axis. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088271 | Golf club head - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face. | 04-02-2009 |
20090170632 | Golf club - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head form a club head for a fairway wood that has a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity and a thin crown. | 07-02-2009 |
20090264218 | Golf clubs and club-heads comprising a face plate having a central recess and flanking recesses - Golf club-heads are disclosed that have a body and a face plate. Exemplary club-heads are hollow metal-wood club-heads. The face plate is attached to the front of the body and has obverse and reverse surfaces, and a peripheral zone, toe zone, heel zone, upper zone, lower zone, and central zone. The reverse surface defines in the central zone a recess surrounded by a substantially annular ridge. The reverse surface also defines in the toe zone and heel zone respective horizontal flanking recesses. The reverse surface also defines in the upper zone and lower zone respective vertical flanking recesses. The maximal thickness of the annular ridge is greater than the respective thicknesses of the central recess and flanking recesses, and the respective thicknesses of the flanking recesses are no greater than the thickness of the central recess. | 10-22-2009 |
20100062875 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING RIBS - Described herein are embodiments of a golf club head having at least one rib with an external portion. For example, according to one embodiment, a wood-type golf club head includes a body that has at least one wall defining an interior cavity. The golf club head further includes at least one rib projecting from the at least one wall. The at least one rib can include an internal portion located within the interior cavity and an external portion located without the interior cavity. | 03-11-2010 |
20100197424 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. | 08-05-2010 |
20100216570 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club head includes a body and a face positioned at a forward portion of the body. The golf club head also includes one or more mass elements positioned at predetermined locations about the head. The mass elements assist in achieving desired relationship between the moment of inertia about a center of gravity x-axis and the moment of inertia about a center of gravity z-axis. | 08-26-2010 |
20100227703 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head form a club head for a fairway wood that has a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity and a thin crown. | 09-09-2010 |
20100273572 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face. | 10-28-2010 |
20110183775 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head form a club head for a fairway wood that has a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity and a thin crown. | 07-28-2011 |
20110190074 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING RIBS - Described herein are embodiments of a golf club head having at least one rib with an external portion. For example, according to one embodiment, a wood-type golf club head includes a body that has at least one wall defining an interior cavity. The golf club head further includes at least one rib projecting from the at least one wall. The at least one rib can include an internal portion located within the interior cavity and an external portion located without the interior cavity. | 08-04-2011 |
20110287857 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING MOVABLE WEIGHTS - A golf club head comprises a body and at least one self-extracting pressed weight assembly. The body comprises a face plate positioned at a forward portion of the golf club head, a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion of the golf club head and a skirt positioned around a periphery of the golf club head between the sole and the crown. The body defines an interior cavity. The weight assembly comprises at least three components and is configured for a press fit engagement with the golf club head. The assembly has a drive portion and a threaded portion. | 11-24-2011 |
20120071262 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion and a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071263 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071264 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. | 03-22-2012 |
20120149491 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head form a club head for a fairway wood that has a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity and a thin crown. | 06-14-2012 |
20120202615 | FAIRWAY WOOD CENTER OF GRAVITY PROJECTION - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. | 08-09-2012 |
20120220387 | FAIRWAY WOOD CENTER OF GRAVITY PROJECTION - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. | 08-30-2012 |
20120220389 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING RIBS - Described herein are embodiments of a golf club head having at least one rib with an external portion. For example, according to one embodiment, a wood-type golf club head includes a body that has at least one wall defining an interior cavity. The golf club head further includes at least one rib projecting from the at least one wall. The at least one rib can include an internal portion located within the interior cavity and an external portion located without the interior cavity. | 08-30-2012 |
20120289361 | FAIRWAY WOOD CENTER OF GRAVITY PROJECTION - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. | 11-15-2012 |
20130005498 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. | 01-03-2013 |
20130040758 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A COMPOSITE CROWN - A golf club head having a high COR that is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc in volume. The body portion defines a front opening and an upper opening, and it includes a sole and a side section that extends rearward of the front opening. The striking plate is secured to the body portion, enclosing the front opening. While partially assembled, final weighting and/or other attachment of other members to the inner surface of the club head can be preformed, as desired. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing the upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The crown has a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm. The density of the crown is less than the density of the body portion. At least one of the striking plate and the crown is attached to the second portion by adhesive bonding, and the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80. | 02-14-2013 |
20130210542 | FAIRWAY WOOD CENTER OF GRAVITY PROJECTION - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. | 08-15-2013 |
20130244807 | FAIRWAY WOOD CENTER OF GRAVITY PROJECTION - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. | 09-19-2013 |
20130260913 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH REPOSITIONABLE WEIGHT - A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight. | 10-03-2013 |
20130296069 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. | 11-07-2013 |
20130324285 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than about 9 g. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324300 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING MOVABLE WEIGHTS - A golf club head comprises a body and at least one self-extracting pressed weight assembly. The body comprises a face plate positioned at a forward portion of the golf club head, a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion of the golf club head and a skirt positioned around a periphery of the golf club head between the sole and the crown. The body defines an interior cavity. The weight assembly comprises at least three components and is configured for a press fit engagement with the golf club head. The assembly has a drive portion and a threaded portion. | 12-05-2013 |
20130337939 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A COMPOSITE CROWN - A golf club head having a high COR that is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc in volume. The body portion defines a front opening and an upper opening, and it includes a sole and a side section that extends rearward of the front opening. The striking plate is secured to the body portion, enclosing the front opening. While partially assembled, final weighting and/or other attachment of other members to the inner surface of the club head can be preformed, as desired. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing the upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The crown has a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm. The density of the crown is less than the density of the body portion. At least one of the striking plate and the crown is attached to the second portion by adhesive bonding, and the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80. | 12-19-2013 |
20140038746 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH REPOSITIONABLE WEIGHT - A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight. | 02-06-2014 |
20140066223 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club comprises a shaft, a club head, and a connection assembly that allows the shaft to be easily disconnected from the club head. In particular embodiments, a sleeve including a top portion, a middle portion connected to the top portion is described. The middle portion includes a thin wall thickness. A bottom portion is connected to the middle portion including a plurality of engaging surfaces. A central longitudinal axis and an offset angle offset from the central longitudinal axis is described. The offset angle allows a maximum loft change of about 0.5 degrees to about 4.0 degrees. The total weight of the sleeve is less than 9 g. | 03-06-2014 |
20140100056 | FAIRWAY WOOD CENTER OF GRAVITY PROJECTION - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Embodiments include club heads for a fairway wood that at least one of a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity, a thin crown and a high coefficient of restitution. | 04-10-2014 |
20140155194 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club head includes a body and a face positioned at a forward portion of the body. The golf club head also includes one or more mass elements positioned at predetermined locations about the head. The mass elements assist in achieving a desired relationship between the moment of inertia about a center of gravity x-axis and the moment of inertia about a center of gravity z-axis. | 06-05-2014 |
20140179460 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head form a club head for a fairway wood that has a high moment of inertia, a low center-of-gravity and a thin crown. | 06-26-2014 |
20150018115 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024870 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING MOVABLE WEIGHTS - A golf club head comprises a body and at least one self-extracting pressed weight assembly. The body comprises a face plate positioned at a forward portion of the golf club head, a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion of the golf club head and a skirt positioned around a periphery of the golf club head between the sole and the crown. The body defines an interior cavity. The weight assembly comprises at least three components and is configured for a press fit engagement with the golf club head. The assembly has a drive portion and a threaded portion. | 01-22-2015 |
20150038258 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH REPOSITIONABLE WEIGHT - A golf club head comprises a body, a track formed in or attached to the body and having a length and a weight and weight retainer. The weight is continuously repositionable such that it can be positioned at any selected point along the track between its ends. The weight has a major dimension, and the weight retainer comprises a fastening member having a diameter not greater than about one half of the major dimension of the weight. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038262 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A COMPOSITE CROWN - A golf club head having a high COR that is durable and has desirable acoustic qualities. The club head includes a body portion, a striking face and a crown forming a hollow cavity of at least 150 cc in volume. The body portion defines a front opening and an upper opening, and it includes a sole and a side section that extends rearward of the front opening. The striking plate is secured to the body portion, enclosing the front opening. While partially assembled, final weighting and/or other attachment of other members to the inner surface of the club head can be preformed, as desired. The crown is secured to the body portion, enclosing the upper opening. A surface veil may also be provided about a junction of the crown and body. The crown has a maximum thickness no greater than about 2 mm. The density of the crown is less than the density of the body portion. At least one of the striking plate and the crown is attached to the second portion by adhesive bonding, and the golf club head has a maximum coefficient of restitution of at least 0.80. | 02-05-2015 |
Justin Hoffman, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20100242239 | Fastening Mechanism - A fastening mechanism is provided that a male component configured to be slidably received by a female component. The female component includes a receptacle having an open end and a terminal end proximate to the upper end thereof. A detent is located proximate to the terminal end of the receptacle and is configured to engage an aperture of the male component. The female component is configured to be coupled to a portable object, while the male component can be attached to a larger object. In use, the components are coupled together by sliding the female component on to the male component generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the male component until the detent is received in the aperture of the male component. | 09-30-2010 |
Keith Hoffman, San Diego, CA US
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20100298393 | Modulation of Growth Hormone, DHEA, and Cortisol with Positive Modulators of AMPA Type Glutamate Receptors - Methods for modulating the endocrine system of a mammal are provided. In the subject methods, a positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors of the hypothalamus are administered to the host. The subject methods find use in applications where it is desired to increase the baseline circulatory level of a growth hormone in a mammalian host. The subject methods also find use in applications where it is desired to increase the circulatory level of DHEA in a mammalian host. Finally, another subject method also finds use in applications where it is desired to decrease the circulatory level of cortisol in a mammalian host. | 11-25-2010 |
Lance P. Hoffman, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110152785 | SYRINGE PISTON WITH CHECK VALVE SEAL - A fluid syringe of the type used with fluid infusion devices is presented here. The fluid syringe generally includes a barrel, a piston, and a check valve seal. The barrel has an interior wall and a sealed main fluid chamber. The piston is slidably coupled within the barrel, and the piston has a piston seal forming an interference fluid seal against the interior wall. The check valve seal is coupled to the piston, and it is located between the piston seal and the main fluid chamber. The check valve seal forms an interference fluid seal against the interior wall when the piston is unloaded, and it disengages the interior wall to allow gas flow from the main fluid chamber toward the piston seal when the piston is loaded. | 06-23-2011 |
20140031749 | SYRINGE PISTON WITH CHECK VALVE SEAL - A fluid syringe of the type used with fluid infusion devices is presented here. The fluid syringe generally includes a barrel, a piston, and a check valve seal. The barrel has an interior wall and a sealed main fluid chamber. The piston is slidably coupled within the barrel, and the piston has a piston seal forming an interference fluid seal against the interior wall. The check valve seal is coupled to the piston, and it is located between the piston seal and the main fluid chamber. The check valve seal forms an interference fluid seal against the interior wall when the piston is unloaded, and it disengages the interior wall to allow gas flow from the main fluid chamber toward the piston seal when the piston is loaded. | 01-30-2014 |
Laurent Hoffman, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20100137984 | CONTROLLED VAPOR DEPOSITION OF BIOCOMPATIBLE COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - An intraocular lens with a hydrophilic polymer coating composition and method of preparing same are provided. Specifically, a composition suitable for reducing tackiness in intraocular lenses is provided wherein an acrylic intraocular lens is treated by vapor deposition with an alkoxy silyl terminated polyethylene glycol polymer composition. | 06-03-2010 |
Lawrence Hoffman, Citrus Heights, CA US
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20100205965 | Arrangement With a Steam Turbine and a Condenser - An arrangement including at least one steam turbine and one condenser is provided. Further, a method to operate such an arrangement is provided. A regenerative deheater is arranged in the steam flow between the steam turbine and the condenser, by which the steam, superheated exhaust steam, exiting the steam turbine is cooled down before entering the condenser and by which a feed-water stream is heated up. | 08-19-2010 |
Lawrence C. Hoffman, Citrus Heights, CA US
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20110126549 | Ultra low emissions fast starting power plant - The power plant combusts a hydrocarbon fuel with oxygen to produce high temperature high pressure products of combustion. These products of combustion are routed through an expander to generate power. The products of combustion are substantially free of oxides of nitrogen because the oxidizer is oxygen rather than air. To achieve fast starting, oxygen, fuel and water diluent are preferably stored in quantities sufficient to allow the power plant to operate from these stored consumables. The fuel can be a gaseous or liquid fuel. The oxygen is preferably stored as liquid and routed through a vaporizer before combustion in a gas generator along with the hydrocarbon fuel. In one embodiment, the vaporizer gasifies the oxygen by absorption of heat from air before the air is routed into a separate heat engine, such as a gas turbine. The gas turbine thus operates on cooled air and has its power output increased. | 06-02-2011 |
Lawrence C. Hoffman, Citrus Heighs, CA US
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20100326084 | Methods of oxy-combustion power generation using low heating value fuel - An oxy-combustor is provided to combust oxygen with gaseous low heating value fuel. A compressor upstream of the combustor compresses the fuel. The combustor produces a drive gas including steam and carbon dioxide as well as other non-condensable gases in many cases, which pass through a turbine to output power. The drive gas can be recirculated to the combustor, either through the compressor, the oxygen inlet or directly to the combustor. Recirculation can occur before or after a condenser for separation of a portion of the water from the carbon dioxide. Excess carbon dioxide and steam is collected from the system. The turbine, combustor and compressor can be derived from an existing gas turbine with fuel and air/oxidizer lines swapped. | 12-30-2010 |
Leslie Hoffman, Tarzana, CA US
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20080257346 | Acoustic attenuation chamber - A silencer for a CPAP device comprises a housing assembly defining a flow path passing therethrough and including at least one of an inlet chamber, an acoustic chamber and a blower chamber. Each of the chambers has an inlet and an outlet for fluid communication therebetween. The silencer includes a combination of reactive components, resonators and dissipative elements disposed within the inlet, acoustic and blower chambers. The reactive component may be configured as a compliant-walled reactive tube. The resonator may be configured as a perforated plate defining a cavity volume. The dissipative element may comprise porous material substantially occupying the cavity volume bounded by the perforated plate in the chamber walls. | 10-23-2008 |
20080260556 | Integrated pump and motor - An integrated motor pump for use in medical devices and the like. | 10-23-2008 |
20080310978 | Modular CPAP compressor - A modular compressor assembly comprises a common motor assembly, an impeller, a blower housing and an engagement mechanism. The common motor assembly includes a stator housing containing a stator assembly and having a rotor magnet rotatably disposed therewithin. The impeller is mounted to and rotatable with the rotor magnet. The blower housing is selectable from among a plurality of blower housings each having a different cross-sectional geometry. The engagement mechanism is formed on the stator housing and/or the blower housing and allows interchangeable mounting of different blower housing configurations to the common motor assembly in order to achieve varying flow characteristics of the compressor assembly. | 12-18-2008 |
20090302717 | Brushless motor apparatus and method - The present invention is a brushless electric motor that can be used in high performance applications, such as model airplanes. The rotor assembly, which includes the rotor shaft, encloses a winding core, which is part of a fixed stator assembly. Conducting wire in the armature portion of the stator assembly is wrapped around a set of spokes, extending radially from an inner hub. The spokes are formed from a stack of flat metal laminations, the laminations oriented perpendicular to the rotation axis. The spokes are wrapped with a single layer of copper wire, which is connected to the energy source when the motor is operational. These spokes are long relative to the diameter of the inner hub, leaving V-shaped slots through the winding core. Openings in both end bells allow air to freely flow into the core, cooling the single layer of conducting wire. Using a wedge to force the wire against the spokes during varnishing results in close contact between the wire and the conducting material in the winding core. When the motor is operational, this contact causes the winding core to act as a heat sink, allowing a relatively heavy motor to sustain high power without damage. | 12-10-2009 |
20140148736 | CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION APPARATUS - An easily dismantled continuous passive motion system for rehabilitating a knee joint with the drive applied directly to the knee joint portion of the device. | 05-29-2014 |
Leslie C. Hoffman, Westwood, CA US
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20110014074 | LOW PROFILE D.C. BRUSHLESS MOTOR FOR AN IMPELLER MECHANISM OR THE LIKE - An impeller and at least a portion of a cooperating peripheral volute may be integrated are integrally injection molded with, concentric outer rotor and inner stator assemblies, respectively, to achieve a low profile precision impeller mechanism based on an improved brushless D.C. motor with low length to diameter ratio and suitable for use in a variety of other applications. A rotating cap has an inner circumference which is molded about an outer ferromagnetic back ring that in turn supports a rotor magnet having a number of poles of alternating polarity and separated by a relatively small cylindrical air gap from a fixed stator assembly. The fixed stator assembly is integrally molded into a base housing having a bearing support that extends upwardly through the center of the stator assembly and that is rotatably coupled to a rotating shaft that extends downwardly from the center of the rotating cap. | 01-20-2011 |
Nathaniel Hoffman, Santa Monica, CA US
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20100128037 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AGGREGATING LIGHT SOURCES PER-VERTEX IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS - A method for use in computer graphics includes establishing a surface that is represented by at least one polygon that includes a plurality of vertices, establishing one or more light sources that are configured to illuminate the surface, and computing an aggregate light source position for each vertex of the polygon, wherein the computation for each vertex includes averaging directions from the vertex to the one or more light sources. A storage medium stores a computer program, and an apparatus includes a display and a processor based system. | 05-27-2010 |
20100128038 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERPOLATING COLOR AND DIRECTION AS ONE ENTITY IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS - A method for use in computer graphics includes establishing a surface that is represented by at least one polygon that includes a plurality of vertices, establishing one or more light sources that are configured to illuminate the surface, for each vertex of the polygon, computing at least one vector quantity that represents an aggregation of a visual attribute and a direction of each of the one or more light sources, and interpolating the computed vector quantities across the polygon to provide at least one interpolated vector quantity value for each of a plurality of pixels included in the polygon. A storage medium stores a computer program, and an apparatus includes a display and a processor based system. | 05-27-2010 |
Nathan J. Hoffman, West Hills, CA US
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20080311420 | Friction stir welding of oxide dispersion strengthened alloys - A structure and a method of forming the structure in high temperature sections of next generation nuclear and solar power plants where the structure consists of piping, ducting and enclosures fabricated from oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloys joined by friction stir welding (FSW) to other ODS alloys or any alloy. | 12-18-2008 |
20090065712 | Dual neutron-gamma ray source - A dual neutron-gamma ray source comprises a compact neutron generator, a shield, a collimator, and an internal gamma target. The shield surrounds the compact neutron generator. The collimator traverses the shield from the compact neutron generator to a collimator port. The internal gamma target is positioned within the collimator to generate gamma rays from the neutrons. | 03-12-2009 |
20090065713 | Variable-ratio neutron-gamma ray source - A variable-ratio neutron-gamma ray source comprises a neutron generator, a shield, a collimator, and an external gamma target. The neutron generator generates neutrons and the shield reduces external radiation exposure. The collimator collimates the neutrons into a neutron beam that traverses the shield. The external gamma target generates a dual neutron-gamma ray beam from the neutron beam, wherein the dual neutron-gamma ray beam has a variable neutron-gamma ratio as a function of a thickness of the external gamma target. | 03-12-2009 |
Nathan J. Hoffman, Canoga Park, CA US
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20100024421 | SUPERCRITICAL CO2 TURBINE FOR USE IN SOLAR POWER PLANTS - A solar-powered supercritical carbon dioxide turbine system includes a supercritical carbon dioxide turbine system and a solar heating system. The solar heating system has a molten salt heat transfer fluid for providing thermal energy to the supercritical carbon dioxide turbine system. | 02-04-2010 |
20100252245 | Nano-particle wave heat pipe - A heat transfer tube includes a container, a cavity within the container, a substantially homogeneous nanoparticle powder located within the cavity, and a gas. The cavity is in a partial vacuum state. The nanoparticle powder includes a material in a solid state capable of substantially freely emitted and reabsorbing a gas as a function of temperature, such as a hydrate, hydride, or other material. | 10-07-2010 |
Ned Hoffman, Sebastopol, CA US
Reid Hoffman, Mountain View, CA US
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20120036127 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPUTATION EVALUATION OF ONLINE USERS IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING SCHEME - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 02-09-2012 |
20130212033 | DETERMINING REPUTATION OF USERS WITH RESPECT TO SKILLS - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 08-15-2013 |
20130212180 | VALIDATING ACHIEVEMENTS OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 08-15-2013 |
20130226910 | REPRESENTING CONNECTION PATHS BETWEEN USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 08-29-2013 |
20130254192 | DETERMINING MEASURES OF INFLUENCE OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 09-26-2013 |
20130290325 | PROVIDING SEARCH RESULTS BASED ON NETWORK DIVERSITIES - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290420 | DETERMINING REPUTATIONS OF USERS BASED ON ENDORSEMENTS - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290448 | GENERATING NETWORK ACTIVITY INDICATORS FOR USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 10-31-2013 |
20130297589 | IDENTIFYING PEOPLE A PERSON MAY KNOW - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 11-07-2013 |
20140258288 | DETERMINING MEASURES OF INFLUENCE OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 09-11-2014 |
20140317126 | DETERMINING MEASURES OF INFLUENCE OF USERS OF A SOCIAL NETWORK - A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network. | 10-23-2014 |
Richard K. Hoffman, Jackson, CA US
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20110266750 | WAGERING GAME COMBINING CARDS AND DICE - A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a wagering game that involves both cards and dice. A plurality of rows (e.g., six or other amount) can be dealt face down (or up). Players place wager(s) on individual betting areas (circles) that correspond to particular card values. A plurality of dice can be rolled which can be totaled, and the point total of the rolled dice is used to determine which row is selected. The selected row is turned over, and if the cards qualify for a winning payout, then any wager(s) placed on that row is paid a payout. | 11-03-2011 |
Robert A. Hoffman, Livermore, CA US
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20100120059 | INSTRUMENT SETUP SYSTEM FOR A FLUORESCENCE ANALYZER - The present invention reagents and methods for setting up an instruments having a multiplicity of detector channels for analyzing a multiplicity of fluorescent dyes. The present invention is particularly applicable in the field of flow cytometry. | 05-13-2010 |
20140087394 | Instrument Setup System for a Fluorescence Analyzer - The present invention reagents and methods for setting up an instruments having a multiplicity of detector channels for analyzing a multiplicity of fluorescent dyes. The present invention is particularly applicable in the field of flow cytometry. | 03-27-2014 |
Roger L. Hoffman, South Pasadena, CA US
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20100156339 | Portable solar battery charger - A portable solar powered battery charger made of multiple panels which can be deployed in a variety of configurations, depending on the amount and shape of the space available. If less than the total number of panels is deployed to gather solar energy, then the electrical configuration is adjusted accordingly with a multiposition switch. The panels include a set of telescoping legs, which can be extended to keep the charger positioned in a window. The panels of the charger can be rotated apart to be deployed on a curved surface such as an umbrella or a tent. | 06-24-2010 |
Steven Ari Hoffman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20110208242 | RESTRAINT, REPOSITION, TRACTION AND EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - A restraint, reposition, traction, and exercise device treats acute or chronic mechanical pain, particularly back, neck, hip, pelvis, shoulder, knees, and/or leg pain, and restores and/or increases range of motion in suitable users. The device may include two or more movable support structures and two or more restraints, such as straps. The restraints may be incrementally adjustable to stabilize two or more portions of a person's body, such as the back and/or pelvic regions, against the support structures in any number of three-dimensional orientations that produce a substantially pain-free position. The support structures may be moved apart to apply spinal traction to the portions of the person's body between the restraints. Exercises may be performed while in a substantially pain-free position before, during, or after spinal traction is applied. The user may reposition and restrain herself/himself in another substantially pain-free position and then re-apply spinal traction and/or perform further exercises. | 08-25-2011 |
Steven R. Hoffman, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090030842 | SMART CARD PURCHASING TRANSACTIONS USING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A smart card transaction allows a consumer to load value onto a smart card and to make purchases using a smart card with a mobile telephone handset over the telecommunications network. For loading, the system includes: a mobile telephone handset including a card reader; a gateway computer; a funds issuer computer; and an authentication computer. The mobile telephone handset receives a request from a user to load a value onto the smart card. The handset generates a funds request message which includes the value and sends the funds request message to a funds issuer computer. The funds issuer computer debits an account associated with the user. Next, the handset generates a load request message with a cryptographic signature and sends the load request message to an authentication computer which authenticates the smart card. The handset receives a response message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to load. Finally, the handset validates the second cryptographic signature and loads the value onto the smart card. For payment, the system includes a merchant server and a payment server. First, the handset sends an order request message to the merchant server computer, and in return receives a purchase instruction message. The handset processes the purchase instruction message locally, and then sends a draw request message to a payment server computer. The payment server computer sends a debit message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to debit the smart card. Finally, the handset validates the cryptographic signature and debits the smart card. | 01-29-2009 |
20090030843 | SMART CARD LOAD AND PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS USING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A smart card transaction allows a consumer to load value onto a smart card and to make purchases using a smart card with a mobile telephone handset over the telecommunications network. For loading, the system includes: a mobile telephone handset including a card reader; a gateway computer; a funds issuer computer; and an authentication computer. The mobile telephone handset receives a request from a user to load a value onto the smart card. The handset generates a funds request message which includes the value and sends the funds request message to a funds issuer computer. The funds issuer computer debits an account associated with the user. Next, the handset generates a load request message with a cryptographic signature and sends the load request message to an authentication computer which authenticates the smart card. The handset receives a response message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to load. Finally, the handset validates the second cryptographic signature and loads the value onto the smart card. For payment, the system includes a merchant server and a payment server. First, the handset sends an order request message to the merchant server computer, and in return receives a purchase instruction message. The handset processes the purchase instruction message locally, and then sends a draw request message to a payment server computer. The payment server computer sends a debit message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to debit the smart card. Finally, the handset validates the cryptographic signature and debits the smart card. | 01-29-2009 |
20090030844 | SMART CARD LOADING TRANSACTIONS USING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A smart card transaction allows a consumer to load value onto a smart card and to make purchases using a smart card with a mobile telephone handset over the telecommunications network. For loading, the system includes: a mobile telephone handset including a card reader; a gateway computer; a funds issuer computer; and an authentication computer. The mobile telephone handset receives a request from a user to load a value onto the smart card. The handset generates a funds request message which includes the value and sends the funds request message to a funds issuer computer. The funds issuer computer debits an account associated with the user. Next, the handset generates a load request message with a cryptographic signature and sends the load request message to an authentication computer which authenticates the smart card. The handset receives a response message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to load. Finally, the handset validates the second cryptographic signature and loads the value onto the smart card. For payment, the system includes a merchant server and a payment server. First, the handset sends an order request message to the merchant server computer, and in return receives a purchase instruction message. The handset processes the purchase instruction message locally, and then sends a draw request message to a payment server computer. The payment server computer sends a debit message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to debit the smart card. Finally, the handset validates the cryptographic signature and debits the smart card. | 01-29-2009 |
20100235282 | SMART CARD PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS USING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A mobile handset includes a card reader; a gateway; a funds issuer computer; and an authentication computer. The handset receives a request to load a value onto the smart card. The handset generates a funds request and sends it to a funds issuer computer. The funds issuer computer debits an account. The handset generates a load request with a signature and sends it to an authentication computer. The handset receives a response. The handset validates the second signature and loads value onto the smart card. For payment, the system includes a merchant server and a payment server. The handset sends an order request to the merchant computer, and receives a purchase instruction. The handset processes the message, and then sends a draw request message to a payment server. The payment server sends a debit message to debit the smart card. The handset validates the signature and debits the smart card. | 09-16-2010 |
20120136795 | Smart Card Loading Transactions Using Wireless Telecommunications Network - Smart card transactions allow consumers to load value onto and make purchases using smart cards with a mobile telephone handset over the telecommunications network. To load the smart card, the handset receives a request to load value. The handset generates a funds request message and sends the message to a funds issuer computer that debits a user account. Next, the handset authenticates the smart card and receives a response message including approval to load. The handset validates the response and loads the value onto the smart card. For payment, the handset sends an order request message to the merchant server computer, and in return receives a purchase instruction message. The handset processes the message locally, and sends a draw request message to a payment server computer. The payment server computer sends an approval to debit the smart card. The handset validates the approval and debits the smart card. | 05-31-2012 |
20130191288 | Smart Card Loading Transactions Using Wireless Telecommunications Network - Smart card transactions allow consumers to load value onto and make purchases using smart cards with a mobile telephone handset over the telecommunications network. To load the smart card, the handset receives a request to load value. The handset generates a funds request message and sends the message to a funds issuer computer that debits a user account. Next, the handset authenticates the smart card and receives a response message including approval to load. The handset validates the response and loads the value onto the smart card. For payment, the handset sends an order request message to the merchant server computer, and in return receives a purchase instruction message. The handset processes the message locally, and sends a draw request message to a payment server computer. The payment server computer sends an approval to debit the smart card. The handset validates the approval and debits the smart card. | 07-25-2013 |
20140379583 | SMART CARD LOADING TRANSACTIONS USING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A smart card transaction allows a consumer to load value onto a smart card and to make purchases using a smart card with a mobile telephone handset over the telecommunications network. For loading, the system includes: a mobile telephone handset including a card reader; a gateway computer; a funds issuer computer; and an authentication computer. The mobile telephone handset receives a request from a user to load a value onto the smart card. The handset generates a funds request message which includes the value and sends the funds request message to a funds issuer computer. The funds issuer computer debits an account associated with the user. Next, the handset generates a load request message with a cryptographic signature and sends the load request message to an authentication computer which authenticates the smart card. The handset receives a response message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to load. Finally, the handset validates the second cryptographic signature and loads the value onto the smart card. For payment, the system includes a merchant server and a payment server. First, the handset sends an order request message to the merchant server computer, and in return receives a purchase instruction message. The handset processes the purchase instruction message locally, and then sends a draw request message to a payment server computer. The payment server computer sends a debit message which includes a cryptographic signature and an approval to debit the smart card. Finally, the handset validates the cryptographic signature and debits the smart card. | 12-25-2014 |
Steve R. Hoffman, Pleasanton, CA US
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20110125638 | Internet Payment, Authentication And Loading System Using Virtual Smart Card - A system loads, authenticates and uses a virtual smart card for payment of goods and/or services purchased on-line over the Internet. An online purchase and load (OPAL) server includes a virtual smart card data base that has a record of information for each smart card that it represents for a user at the behest of an issuer. The server includes a smart card emulator that emulates a smart card by using the card data base and a hardware security module. The emulator interacts with a pseudo card reader module in the server that imitates a physical card reader. The server also includes a client code module that interacts with the pseudo card reader and a remote payment or load server. A pass-through client terminal presents a user interface and passes information between the OPAL server and a merchant server, and between the OPAL server and a bank server. The Internet provides the routing functionality between the client terminal and the various servers. A merchant advertises goods on a web site. A user uses the client terminal to purchase goods and/or services from the remote merchant server. The payment server processes, confirms and replies to the merchant server. The payment server is also used to authenticate the holder of a virtual card who wishes to redeem loyalty points from a merchant. To load value, the client terminal requests a load from a user account at the bank server. The load server processes, confirms and replies to the bank server. | 05-26-2011 |
20120239565 | Internet Payment, Authentication and Loading System Using Virtual Smart Card - A system loads, authenticates and uses a virtual smart card for payment of goods and/or services purchased on-line over the Internet. An online purchase and load (OPAL) server includes a virtual smart card data base that has a record of information for each smart card that it represents for a user at the behest of an issuer. The server includes a smart card emulator that emulates a smart card by using the card data base and a hardware security module. The emulator interacts with a pseudo card reader module in the server that imitates a physical card reader. The server also includes a client code module that interacts with the pseudo card reader and a remote payment or load server. A pass-through client terminal presents a user interface and passes information between the OPAL server and a merchant server, and between the OPAL server and a bank server. | 09-20-2012 |
20140046746 | INTERNET PAYMENT, AUTHENTICATION AND LOADING SYSTEM USING VIRTUAL SMART CARD - A system loads, authenticates and uses a virtual smart card for payment of goods and/or services purchased on-line over the Internet. An online purchase and load (OPAL) server includes a virtual smart card data base that has a record of information for each smart card that it represents for a user at the behest of an issuer. The server includes a smart card emulator that emulates a smart card by using the card data base and a hardware security module. The emulator interacts with a pseudo card reader module in the server that imitates a physical card reader. The server also includes a client code module that interacts with the pseudo card reader and a remote payment or load server. A pass-through client terminal presents a user interface and passes information between the OPAL server and a merchant server, and between the OPAL server and a bank server. | 02-13-2014 |
Swee Lin Hoffman, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20110208242 | RESTRAINT, REPOSITION, TRACTION AND EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - A restraint, reposition, traction, and exercise device treats acute or chronic mechanical pain, particularly back, neck, hip, pelvis, shoulder, knees, and/or leg pain, and restores and/or increases range of motion in suitable users. The device may include two or more movable support structures and two or more restraints, such as straps. The restraints may be incrementally adjustable to stabilize two or more portions of a person's body, such as the back and/or pelvic regions, against the support structures in any number of three-dimensional orientations that produce a substantially pain-free position. The support structures may be moved apart to apply spinal traction to the portions of the person's body between the restraints. Exercises may be performed while in a substantially pain-free position before, during, or after spinal traction is applied. The user may reposition and restrain herself/himself in another substantially pain-free position and then re-apply spinal traction and/or perform further exercises. | 08-25-2011 |
20130131570 | CERVICAL REPOSITIONING, RESTRAINT, TRACTION AND EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - A cervical restraint, traction, and exercise device and method includes a padded restraint system for a person's head, and an adjustable support system. The head may be placed in any of a number of three dimensional orientations until a particular orientation is reached, for example a pain-free or substantially pain-free orientation, and then a restraint system engaged, restraining the head in the particular three dimensional orientation against a set of one or more pads. The system may then be adjusted to apply a traction force. The device may be used in conjunction with a second restraint system that positions and restrains the person's torso. Use of the system may enable the user to perform exercises while certain body parts, including the head and neck, are restrained in pain-free or substantially pain-free positions to obtain therapeutic effects. | 05-23-2013 |
Timothy Z. Hoffman, San Diego, CA US
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20090035306 | QUINAZOLINONE MODULATORS OF TGR5 - The present invention relates to quinazolinone compounds useful as modulators of TGR5 and methods for the treatment or prevention of metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory diseases. | 02-05-2009 |
20090105124 | HETEROCYCLIC MODULATORS OF TGR5 - Disclosed herein are new heterocyclic compounds and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease. Methods of modulation of TGR5 activity in a human or animal subject are also provided for the treatment diseases mediated by TGR5. | 04-23-2009 |
20120177681 | Formulation of immunopotentiators - Immunopotentiators can be adsorbed to insoluble metal salts, such as aluminium salts, to modify their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, intramuscular retention time, and/or immunostimulatory effect. Immunopotentiators are modified to introduce a moiety, such as a phosphonate group, which can mediate adsorption. These modified compounds can retain or improve their in vivo immunological activity even when delivered in an adsorbed form. | 07-12-2012 |
20130065861 | COMPOUNDS (CYSTEIN BASED LIPOPEPTIDES) AND COMPOSITIONS AS TLR2 AGONISTS USED FOR TREATING INFECTIONS, INFLAMMATIONS, RESPIRATORY DISEASES ETC. - The invention provides a novel class of compounds viz. generally lipopeptides like Pam3CSK4, immunogenic compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with Toll-Like Receptors 2. In one aspect, the compounds are useful as adjuvants for enhancing the effectiveness a vaccine. | 03-14-2013 |
20130274465 | ADSORPTION OF IMMUNOPOTENTIATORS TO INSOLUBLE METAL SALTS - Immunopotentiators can be adsorbed to insoluble metal salts, such as aluminium salts, to modify their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, intramuscular retention time, and/or immunostimulatory effect. Immunopotentiators are modified to introduce a moiety, such as a phosphonate group, which can mediate adsorption. These modified compounds can retain or improve their in vivo immunological activity even when delivered in an adsorbed form. | 10-17-2013 |
20140323390 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AS TLR2 AGONISTS - The invention provides a novel class of compounds, immunogenic compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with Toll-Like Receptors 2. In one aspect, the compounds are useful as adjuvants for enhancing the effectiveness of a vaccine. | 10-30-2014 |
Trevor L. Hoffman, Irvine, CA US
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20100272746 | LIPOPARTICLE COMPRISING A PROTEIN AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Enveloped virus vectors are described which comprise a cellular virus receptor protein and which are capable of fusing with a cell which comprises a viral envelope protein to which the cellular virus receptor protein is cognate. Enveloped virus vectors comprising a plurality of cellular virus receptor proteins are also described. Methods for making the enveloped virus vectors are described, as are methods of using the enveloped virus vectors. The invention further relates to a lipoparticle comprising a membrane spanning protein, and the lipoparticle can be attached to a sensor surface. The invention relates to methods of producing and using the lipoparticle to, inter alia, assess protein binding interactions. | 10-28-2010 |
20120195882 | LIPOPARTICLE COMPRISING A PROTEIN AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Enveloped virus vectors are described which comprise a cellular virus receptor protein and which are capable of fusing with a cell which comprises a viral envelope protein to which the cellular virus receptor protein is cognate. Enveloped virus vectors comprising a plurality of cellular virus receptor proteins are also described. Methods for making the enveloped virus vectors are described, as are methods of using the enveloped virus vectors. The invention further relates to a lipoparticle comprising a membrane spanning protein, and the lipoparticle can be attached to a sensor surface. The invention relates to methods of producing and using the lipoparticle to, inter alia, assess protein binding interactions. | 08-02-2012 |