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20120072469 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ANALYZE AND ADJUST DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to analyze and adjust demographic information of audience members are disclosed. An example method involves generating a first model based on reference demographic data corresponding to panelists and based on second demographic data and behavioral data from a database proprietor. The second demographic data and the behavioral data correspond to ones of the panelists having user accounts with the database proprietor. The method also involves using the first model to partition the second demographic data into a plurality of nodes, each node representing a respective subset of the second demographic data. The method also involves redistributing at least some of the second demographic data between at least some of the nodes to generate a second model. | 03-22-2012 |
20130145022 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE MEDIA IMPRESSIONS - Examples to determine media impressions are disclosed. An example method includes detecting a cookie identifier established by a database proprietor at a computing device, determining an impression of media, wherein the impression occurs after the cookie identifier is established, determining a first panelist identifier associated with the impression based on the cookie identifier, determining a second panelist identifier associated with the impression based on determination of a user identity by a panelist meter associated with the computing device, and storing an adjustment factor determined by comparing the first panelist identifier and the second panelist identifier. | 06-06-2013 |
20140358676 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE AN ADJUSTMENT FACTOR FOR MEDIA IMPRESSIONS - Examples to determine media impressions are disclosed. An example method includes determining an exposure of first media, wherein the exposure occurs after a cookie identifier is received at a computing device, wherein the cookie identifier is received from a database proprietor, determining a first panelist identifier associated with the exposure based on the cookie identifier, determining a second panelist identifier associated with the exposure based on a determination of a user identity by a panelist meter associated with the computing device, determining an adjustment factor by comparing the first panelist identifier and the second panelist identifier, determining a number of impressions of second media from data logged by the database proprietor, the data logged in response to requests transmitted to the database proprietor in response to clients accessing the second media, and applying the adjustment factor to the number of impressions to determine an adjusted number of impressions. | 12-04-2014 |
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20120005213 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN ANONYMOUS AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT DATA FROM NETWORK SERVER DATA FOR PARTICULAR DEMOGRAPHIC AND USAGE PROFILES - Methods and apparatus to obtain anonymous audience measurement data from network server data for particular demographic and usage profiles are disclosed. An example method to provide anonymous audience measurement data to an audience measurement entity disclosed herein comprises obtaining a demographic profile and a network usage profile, sampling customer data stored in a customer database not accessible by the audience measurement entity to generate a customer sample representative of the demographic profile and the network usage profile without customer intervention, the customer sample including customer identification information, processing log data obtained from a network server not accessible by the audience measurement entity using the customer identification information to determine audience measurement data associated with customers in the customer sample, and removing the customer identification information from the audience measurement data to prepare the anonymous audience measurement data for the audience measurement entity. | 01-05-2012 |
20130036435 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN ANONYMOUS AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT DATA FROM NETWORK SERVER DATA FOR PARTICULAR DEMOGRAPHIC AND USAGE PROFILES - Methods and apparatus to obtain anonymous audience measurement data from network server data for particular demographic and usage profiles are disclosed. An example method to provide anonymous audience measurement data to an audience measurement entity disclosed herein comprises obtaining a demographic profile and a network usage profile, sampling customer data stored in a customer database not accessible by the audience measurement entity to generate a customer sample representative of the demographic profile and the network usage profile without customer intervention, the customer sample including customer identification information, processing log data obtained from a network server not accessible by the audience measurement entity using the customer identification information to determine audience measurement data associated with customers in the customer sample, and removing the customer identification information from the audience measurement data to prepare the anonymous audience measurement data for the audience measurement entity. | 02-07-2013 |
20130290094 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO EXPLICITLY AND IMPLICITLY MEASURE MEDIA IMPACT - Example methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture to explicitly and implicitly measure media impact are disclosed. An example method includes analyzing first survey response data obtained from a control group panelist responding to a first survey instrument after exposure to first media. An example first survey instrument includes an implicit measure. The example first survey response data includes first implicit response data. The example method further includes analyzing second survey response data obtained from a test group panelist responding to the first survey instrument after exposure to second media. The example second survey response data includes second implicit response data. The example second media includes elements of the first media and target advertising or entertainment material not included in the first media. The example method also includes assessing an effectiveness of the target advertising or entertainment material based on the first and second implicit response data. | 10-31-2013 |
20150046579 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DE-DUPLICATE IMPRESSION INFORMATION - Example methods and apparatus to de-duplicate impression information. An example method includes accessing a first set of cookies and a set of user identifiers, the cookies and user identifiers corresponding to devices accessing media via the Internet, identifying a pattern in the first set of cookies, obtaining impression information from a database proprietor, the impression information comprising a second set of cookies, identifying a subset of the second set of cookies that are associated with a same person based on the pattern, and associating impressions corresponding to the identified subset with the same person. | 02-12-2015 |
20150081704 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN ANONYMOUS AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT DATA FROM NETWORK SERVER DATA FOR PARTICULAR DEMOGRAPHIC AND USAGE PROFILES - Example audience measurement methods disclosed herein include accessing demographic information and identification information for subscribers of a service provider based on first data received from an audience measurement entity. Such disclosed example methods also include accessing network log data stored by the service provider for the subscribers using the identification information. Such disclosed example methods further include determining audience measurement data for the subscribers based on the network log data, the demographic information and the identification information, and removing the identification information from the audience measurement data to determine anonymous audience measurement data to send to the audience measurement entity. | 03-19-2015 |
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20090198542 | DISTRIBUTING PREMIUM CONTENT WITH ADVERTISING SPONSORSHIP - Distribution of rights protected content as a function of advertisement based sponsorship is provided. Rights protected content can be obtained by a user for no cost or for a reduced cost in exchange for acceptance of advertisements. The advertisements can be provided as a condition that should be satisfied before the rights protected content is presented. The advertisement can be distributed as a single delivery or as a bundled delivery. The premium content and associated advertising rules can be shared between devices in a peer-to-peer manner. | 08-06-2009 |
20090254930 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING AND REDEEMING CREDITS ON A BROADCAST SYSTEM - Methods and systems enable receiving on mobile devices credits, tokens or coupons from mobile TV broadcast service providers. Credits may be delivered via direct unicast messages such as SMS or e-mail, or via broadcast provisioning messages. Subscription response messages may be used to deliver credits to mobile devises which transmit a request for service. Broadcast service providers may push credits to mobile devices by transmitting a solicited pull message or a credit grant push message. Credits may be sent to mobile devices within a credit response message or a long term decryption key message. Credits may be used a purchase transaction, with the broadcast service provider controlling redemption of credits by sending an a long term decryption key message via a unicast network or a short term decryption key message via the broadcast network to cause mobile devices to decrement their stored credits. | 10-08-2009 |
20110107107 | Multisigning - A Protocol For Robust Multiple Party Digital Signatures - Embodiments describe a system and/or method for multiple party digital signatures. According to a first aspect a method comprises establishing a first validity range for a first key, establishing a first validity range for at least a second key, and determining if the validity range of the first key overlaps the first validity range of the at least a second key. A certificate is signed with the first validity range of the first key and the first validity range of the at least a second key if the validity ranges overlap. According to another embodiment, signage of the certificate is refused if the first validity range of the first key does not overlap with the first validity range of the at least a second key. | 05-05-2011 |
20130254519 | NETWORK SECURITY CONFIGURATION USING SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A configuration device is disclosed for configuring a network device in a communication network. The configuration device initiates pairing operations with the network device via a short-range communication connection. The configuration device determines whether the network device is in a registered state or an unregistered state. If the configuration device determines that the network device is in the unregistered state, the configuration device establishes a secure short-range communication channel between the configuration device and the network device. The configuration device transmits a network key to the network device via the secure short-range communication channel for configuring the network device to communicatively connect to the communication network. If the configuration device determines that the network device is in the registered state, the configuration device determines whether to unregister the network device. | 09-26-2013 |
20140357249 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY DURING LONG BLOCKING UICC OPERATIONS - Methods and apparatuses are presented herein for improved operation of a Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) of one or more user equipment (UE). For example, an example method of wireless communications is presented, which may include monitoring, by a UE, one or more items received from a UICC of the UE during a UICC operation. In addition, the example method may also include determining that at least one of (a) a number of the one or more items having a first item type exceeds a threshold number, or (b) an elapsed time since the UICC operation started exceeds a threshold time. Moreover, the example method may include providing, based on the determining, a notification to a user interface associated with the UE indicating that the UICC operation is ongoing. | 12-04-2014 |
20140376721 | WIRELESS CONFIGURATION USING PASSIVE NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION - A system comprises an access point and a client device. The access point receives, using near field communication (NFC) technology, a public key associated with the client device and sends, using NFC technology, a public key associated with the access point. The access point further encrypts configuration data associated with a network and sends the encrypted configuration data to the client device. The client device receives, using NFC technology, a command indicating that a public key associated with the client device is to be sent to the access point and sends, using NFC technology, the public key to the access point. The client device further receives, using NFC technology, a public key associated with the access point and configures the client device to wirelessly connect to a network associated with the access point. | 12-25-2014 |
20150074403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MUTUAL AUTHENTICATION - Disclosed is a method for mutual authentication between a station, having a digital rights agent, and a secure removable media device. The digital rights agent is configured to initiate mutual authentication by sending a message to the secure removable media device. The secure removable media device is configured to encrypt at least a first random number using a public key associated with the digital rights agent. The digital rights agent is configured to decrypt the encrypted first random number, and encrypt at least a second random number and a first hash based on at least the first random number. The secure removable media device is configured to decrypt the encrypted second random number and the first hash, verifie the first hash to authenticate the digital rights agent, and generate a second hash based on at least the second random number. The digital rights agent is configured to verify the second hash to authenticate the secure removable media device. | 03-12-2015 |
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20090085719 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING A MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR UTILIZING SATELLITE COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES - The present invention is a system and method for monitoring and controlling a movable barrier operator utilizing satellite communication capabilities. The invention comprises an access control system that utilizes a satellite link to connect a command center to one or more movable barrier operators, allowing instant monitoring, maintenance, and control of one or more movable barriers from a remote location. By configuring an access control system for telemetry communication via satellite, an exchange of information between one or more access control units, or movable barrier operators, portable remote units, or a single access unit, can be established, thus eliminating the need to physically access a movable barrier operator when service or repairs are required. | 04-02-2009 |
20100090796 | MOVABLE BARRIER SYSTEM ADAPTED TO TRANSMIT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO A REMOTE DEVICE - The invention is a movable barrier system with wireless connectivity to a remote device in close proximity. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises of a movable barrier, an operator adapted to control movement of the movable barrier, and a wireless peer-to-peer interface adapted to transmit diagnostic information to a remote device in response to a command instruction received from said remote device. When movable barrier system receives a command instruction from remote device, it may perform self-diagnostic tests on specific sub-components and externally connected devices. After obtaining test results, movable barrier system transmits diagnostic information back to remote device. | 04-15-2010 |
20100289616 | MOVABLE BARRIER SYSTEM ADAPTED TO UTILIZE BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY AND AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO PREMISES - The invention is a movable barrier system for controlling access to a secured premise utilizing biometric technology. More particularly, a system in accordance with the present invention comprises a movable barrier, an operator adapted to control movement of the movable barrier, and a biometric device adapted to sense a user's biometric parameters to identify and authorize the user to control access to the premises. When a user enters his or her biometric parameter in the biometric device and the user's biometric parameter is matched and identified, the biometric device generates a security signal to the movable barrier operator indicating the user is authorized to control access. The user enters a command to the movable barrier that is received by the movable barrier operator. The movable barrier operator relays the command to the movable barrier and the movable barrier performs in accordance to the command. | 11-18-2010 |
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20110220444 | COLLAPSIBLE BAG - A storage and travel bag includes a collapsible bag having an enclosure defined by a bottom panel, a first end panel, a spaced second end panel, a front panel, a back panel and a top panel, wherein the first end panel, second end panel, front panel, back panel and top panel are movable between a collapsed position and an uncollapsed position. A support structure is disposed within the enclosure and configured to be movable between a supporting position, wherein the support structure supports at least one of the first end panel, second end panel, front panel, back panel and top panel in an uncollapsed position, and a collapsed position, wherein the first end panel, second end panel, front panel, back panel and top panel are movable to respective collapsed positions. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223374 | PROTECTIVE SHEET ASSEMBLY COUPLING MEMBER - A coupling member for a sheet assembly. The coupling member includes a top portion and a bottom portion spaced from the top portion. A gap exists between the top and bottom portions. The gap is capable of receiving a portion of the sheet assembly therein. Also, at least one fastener is coupled to at least one of the top and bottom portions. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223409 | PROTECTIVE SHEET ASSEMBLY - A protective sheet assembly includes a sheet member. The sheet member comprises a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The first layer is formed from a breathable material. The second layer is coupled to the first layer, and formed from a reflective member. The third layer is coupled to the second layer and formed from a breathable material. | 09-15-2011 |
20120118342 | CONNECTOR PLATE FOR TENT ASSEMBLY - A connector plate for quickly and easily securing tent guide ropes and/or straps for facilitating a tent's assembly includes: a base portion, a trunk portion extending longitudinally from the base portion, and a number of branches extending radially from the trunk portion. The base portion has dimensions that are greater in the transverse direction than the longitudinal direction (that is, has a greater width than length) and defines therethrough a slot opening that receives a tent strap. The branches, which may be grouped as oppositely disposed pairs, terminate in geometric shaped end portions, around which end portions a tent guide rope may be wrapped. A method of assembling a tent using the present connector plate is also provided. | 05-17-2012 |
20130015217 | BACKPACK SYSTEM WITH INTEGRAL SLEEPING PAD - A backpack system where a pack portion includes a compartment that has a flap coupled to the pack portion and configured to be selectively moved between an open position. The compartment is accessible and when in a closed position, the compartment is encased by the pack portion and the flap. The backpack system has a sleeping pad coupled to the pack portion where the sleeping pad is moveable between a stowed position and an extended position. The sleeping pad is maintained within the compartment when in the stowed position and the flap in the closed position. | 01-17-2013 |
20140124548 | BACKPACK SYSTEM WITH ASSOCIATED TENT - A combined backpack and tent, optionally including a ground mat for sleeping on. The ground mat connects at its corners to several lightweight spars which once assembled define an arcuate skeletal frame above the ground mat. A tent fabric may then be supported on the skeletal frame. The spars and optional tethers hold the skeletal frame in shape by tension. The spars are knock-down, comprising manually connectable and separable sections which when disassembled fit into the backpack. | 05-08-2014 |
20140165344 | PROTECTIVE SHEET ASSEMBLY COUPLING MEMBER - A coupling member for a sheet assembly. The coupling member includes a top portion and a bottom portion spaced from the top portion. A gap exists between the top and bottom portions. The gap is capable of receiving a portion of the sheet assembly therein. Also, at least one fastener is coupled to at least one of the top and bottom portions. | 06-19-2014 |
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20100203982 | METAL WOOD CLUB - In one embodiment, a golf club head is presented having a sole with three recessed cavities for attachment to a hosel-bending tool. In another embodiment, a golf club head is presented having a sole that includes one predetermined contact area proximal to the toe edge of the sole. In another embodiment, a golf club head is presented having a sole in which pads of material are incorporated that may be milled to vary the relief of the sole and to modify mass characteristics of the club head. Yet another embodiment presents a golf club head having a body with a cavity to receive a cartridge that has a constant density and weight. | 08-12-2010 |
20110230278 | METAL WOOD CLUB - In one embodiment, a golf club head is presented having a sole with three recessed cavities for attachment to a hosel-bending tool. In another embodiment, a golf club head is presented having a sole that includes one predetermined contact area proximal to the toe edge of the sole. In another embodiment, a golf club head is presented having a sole in which pads of material are incorporated that may be milled to vary the relief of the sole and to modify mass characteristics of the club head. Yet another embodiment presents a golf club head having a body with a cavity to receive a cartridge that has a constant density and weight. | 09-22-2011 |
20120129628 | WEDGE TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A wedge type golf club head is disclosed herein where the wedge type golf club head has enhanced performance characteristics such as improved backspin, ball speed, and launch angle. More specifically, the present invention relates to a wedge type golf club head having an adjustable center of gravity, where the center of gravity may be adjusted based on different backing profiles that comprises at least one hollow chamber. The wedge type golf club head disclosed above may also have a thickened topline, wherein the thickness of the topline progressively changes as a function of the loft angle of the wedge type golf club head. | 05-24-2012 |
20140066227 | WEDGE TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A wedge type golf club head is disclosed herein where the wedge type golf club head has enhanced performance characteristics such as improved backspin, ball speed, and launch angle. More specifically, the present invention relates to a wedge type golf club head having an adjustable center of gravity, where the center of gravity may be adjusted based on different backing profiles that comprises at least one hollow chamber. The wedge type golf club head disclosed above may also have a thickened topline, wherein the thickness of the topline progressively changes as a function of the loft angle of the wedge type golf club head. | 03-06-2014 |
20150051012 | METAL WOOD CLUB - A golf club head is provided a weight system to adjust the center of gravity. In one embodiment, the weight system is a tube having a weight at one end that may be inserted into the golf club head to move the center of gravity at least forward and backward within 6 mm and up and down within 6 mm. Preferably, the tube is angled downward toward the face by at least 3 degrees. In another embodiment, the weight system may adjust the center of gravity of the golf club head along the x and z axis simultaneously using a weighted insert. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090118752 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXPRESSION OF BODILY FLUIDS FROM AN INCISION - Systems and methods for the expression of bodily fluid from an incision in the skin include devices which bear against the skin in a manner to retain the fluid adjacent the incision site and urge the fluid inwardly toward the incision. Systems utilize a constricting member, a bi-stable expression member, or a pressing member. The present invention further encompasses combinations of the foregoing expression systems with each other, as well as with other expression devices known in the art. Moreover, the invention includes the combination of the expression systems with incising, sampling and/or testing systems, particularly in a single, integrated device. The present invention also contemplates the associated methods for expressing bodily fluid from an incision, including in combination with methods for incising, sampling and/or testing of the bodily fluid. | 05-07-2009 |
20100249653 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXPRESSION OF BODILY FLUIDS FROM AN INCISION - Systems and methods for the expression of bodily fluid from an incision in the skin include devices which bear against the skin in a manner to retain the fluid adjacent the incision site and urge the fluid inwardly toward the incision. Systems utilize a constricting member, a bi-stable expression member, or a pressing member. The present invention further encompasses combinations of the foregoing expression systems with each other, as well as with other expression devices known in the art. Moreover, the invention includes the combination of the expression systems with incising, sampling and/or testing systems, particularly in a single, integrated device. The present invention also contemplates the associated methods for expressing bodily fluid from an incision, including in combination with methods for incising, sampling and/or testing of the bodily fluid. | 09-30-2010 |
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20090308751 | WELDED ELECTROPHORESIS CASSETTE WITHOUT LEAKAGE-PRONE WELD LINE - A slab gel cassette is formed from generally flat plates welded together along their borders with a gel space between the plates that is open at the top and bottom edges of the plates to expose the opposing ends of a gel in the gel space to buffer solutions in which electrodes are immersed. The plates are shaped such that the weld line does not intersect with the bottom opening of the gel space. Sealing of the bottom of the gel space, which is necessary for gel casting, is achieved by placing a sealing strip over the bottom opening with no danger of leakage of the gel solution along a weld line. | 12-17-2009 |
20100243452 | ISOELECTRIC FOCUSING TRAY AND ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR ALTERNATE GEL STRIP ORIENTATIONS - The procedures involved in isoelectric focusing that entail the use of an electric current can be performed with the gel side of the IPG strip facing either up or down in a tray and electrode assembly in which the electrodes are mounted on an insert from which the inner ends of the electrodes extend into the troughs to reside either below the IPG strips or above them. Slots in one part (either the insert or the tray) mate with walls or partitions in the other part to secure the two parts together, and the heights of the electrodes within the troughs of the tray can be adjusted by the height of the insert in the tray or by a resilient mounting of the electrode to the insert. | 09-30-2010 |
20130223056 | UNIFORM EPI-ILLUMINATION OF PLANAR SAMPLES - A planar sample, particularly of the type used in biological laboratories for detection and sometimes analysis of two-dimensional arrays of proteins, nucleic acids, or other biological species, is illuminated by epi-illumination using optically filtered line lights that are arranged along opposing parallel sides of a rectangle in which the sample array resides, with two coaxial line lights on each side of the rectangle, and the two on any given side being separated by a gap whose optimal width depends on the wavelength band transmitted by the optical filter. Surprisingly, the gap eliminates the peak in intensity at the center of the sample area and the decrease that occurs from the center outward that would otherwise occur with a single continuous filtered line light, producing instead a substantially uniform intensity along the direction parallel to the line lights. | 08-29-2013 |
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20090110431 | LASER PRINTER TONER CARTRIDGE SEAL AND METHOD - A reassembled laser printer toner cartridge and method of manufacture including a cartridge seal assembly in which the remains of an OEM laser printer toner cartridge's toner hopper pull seal strip(s) is left in position, or a substitute conductive strip is put in the same position to simulate the OEM pull seal strip(s) if the OEM strips have been damaged or are missing in order to enable a repaired or remanufactured cartridge to cooperate with the printer in detecting measuring and displaying the amount of toner consumed from the cartridge and shut the printer down, once the toner cartridge is empty, and a toner cartridge hopper foam seal strip assembly that covers the remnants of the OEM seal strips and provides a seal to prevent leakage of toner from the re-filled toner cartridge. | 04-30-2009 |
20090110433 | EXCESS TONER EVACUATION PROCESS - A system and process for emptying excess toner from repaired or remanufactured laser printer toner cartridges, for use in both magnetic toner and non-magnetic toner after the cartridge has been assembled and post-assembly tested. The removal of excess toner from the cartridge prevents the cartridge from “sweating”, i.e., leaking toner out from the developing roller section of the cartridge and into the shipping packaging box during shipping and storage. | 04-30-2009 |
20100061771 | REWELDED CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A reassembled laser toner cartridge and method of manufacture in which the hopper section and roller section of a previously depleted toner cartridge are rewelded together by ultrasonic welding along the length sections after an ancillary energy director strip has been positioned between the sections where the roller section interfaces with the hopper section to provide a laser toner cartridge that has the same or nearly the same specifications as the original equipment manufactured cartridges. | 03-11-2010 |
20100135690 | Laser Printer Toner Cartridge Seal and Method - A reassembled laser printer toner cartridge and method of manufacture including a cartridge seal assembly in which the remains of an OEM laser printer toner cartridge's toner hopper pull seal strip(s) is left in position, or a substitute conductive strip is put in the same position to simulate the OEM pull seal strip(s) if the OEM strips have been damaged or are missing in order to enable a repaired or remanufactured cartridge to cooperate with the printer in detecting measuring and displaying the amount of toner consumed from the cartridge and shut the printer down, once the toner cartridge is empty, and a toner cartridge hopper foam seal strip assembly that covers the remnants of the OEM seal strips and provides a seal to prevent leakage of toner from the re-filled toner cartridge. | 06-03-2010 |
20100278554 | Laser Printer Toner Cartridge Cleaning Blade - Process and apparatus for reducing and/or eliminating chances of new or used cleaning blades, installed in a laser printer toner cartridge, failing in operation due to high friction forces applied by the photo-sensitive member, achieved by trimming the corners of the polymeric section of the blade so that the corners are not at 90-degree angles, and thus reducing the forces and pressure applied on the corners, or by fabricating new cleaning blades with angled or rounded corners that do not have 90-degree angles. | 11-04-2010 |
20120163856 | REWELDED CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A reassembled laser toner cartridge and method of manufacture in which the hopper section and roller section of a previously depleted toner cartridge are rewelded together by ultrasonic welding along the length sections after an ancillary energy director strip has been positioned between the sections where the roller section interfaces with the hopper section to provide a laser toner cartridge that has the same or nearly the same specifications as the original equipment manufactured cartridges. | 06-28-2012 |
20120263492 | Laser Printer Toner Cartridge Seal and Method - A reassembled laser printer toner cartridge and method of manufacture including a cartridge seal assembly in which the remains of an OEM laser printer toner cartridge's toner hopper pull seal strip(s) is left in position, or a substitute conductive strip is put in the same position to simulate the OEM pull seal strip(s) if the OEM strips have been damaged or are missing in order to enable a repaired or remanufactured cartridge to cooperate with the printer in detecting measuring and displaying the amount of toner consumed from the cartridge and shut the printer down, once the toner cartridge is empty, and a toner cartridge hopper foam seal strip assembly that covers the remnants of the OEM seal strips and provides a seal to prevent leakage of toner from the re-filled toner cartridge. | 10-18-2012 |
20130308975 | Laser Printer Toner Cartridge Seal and Method - A reassembled laser printer toner cartridge and method of manufacture including a cartridge seal assembly in which the remains of an OEM laser printer toner cartridge's toner hopper pull seal strip(s) is left in position, or a substitute conductive strip is put in the same position to simulate the OEM pull seal strip(s) if the OEM strips have been damaged or are missing in order to enable a repaired or remanufactured cartridge to cooperate with the printer in detecting measuring and displaying the amount of toner consumed from the cartridge and shut the printer down, once the toner cartridge is empty, and a toner cartridge hopper foam seal strip assembly that covers the remnants of the OEM seal strips and provides a seal to prevent leakage of toner from the re-filled toner cartridge. | 11-21-2013 |
20130320114 | Liquid Deflection Device - A liquid deflection device for the nozzle of an existing spray head wherein the device is rotatably mounted on the nozzle. The device has an attaching end which clips to an existing nozzle. The attaching end is opposite a handle end which a user grasps to rotate the device to block a portion of liquid being released from the exit port of a nozzle. A deflecting end extends beyond the top of the nozzle and has a shape and size sufficient enough to deflect liquid released from the exit port. A securing portion has an opening great enough in diameter to allow a fastener of sufficient size to secure the nozzle. An additional opening on the securing portion allows a user access to a set screw on the nozzle. | 12-05-2013 |
20150023685 | LASER PRINTER TONER CARTRIDGE SEAL AND METHOD - A reassembled laser printer toner cartridge and method of manufacture including a cartridge seal assembly in which the remains of an OEM laser printer toner cartridge's toner hopper pull seal strip(s) is left in position, or a substitute conductive strip is put in the same position to simulate the OEM pull seal strip(s) if the OEM strips have been damages or are missing in order to enable a repaired or remanufactured cartridge to cooperate with the printer in detecting measuring and displaying the amount of toner consumed from the cartridge and shut the printer down, once the toner cartridge is empty, and a toner cartridge hopper foam seal strip assembly that covers the remnants of the OEM seal strips and provides a seal to prevent leakage of toner from the re-filled toner cartridge. | 01-22-2015 |
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20090192425 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Support And Methods - A body brace for a wearer has a combination of adjustment mechanisms and fasteners to help fit the body brace to a wearer. A wearer first fastens the body brace about his abdomen and lumbar regions to generally fit the body brace around the wearer's waist. The wearer then adjusts one set of adjustment mechanisms that adjust an upper and lower circumference of the brace to allow the brace to fit both straight and pear-shaped bodies. Lastly, the wearer adjusts a second set of adjustment mechanisms that tighten a rear panel of the body brace against a lumbar region of the wearer. Preferably, the adjustment mechanism that is used to tighten the rear panel is an advantaged adjustment mechanism to allow for fine-tuning and a snug fit. | 07-30-2009 |
20110213284 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Brace - A back brace is designed to custom fit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towards the spine of the user. The lumbar support is also generally split into left and right sections that are drawn towards one another while the joint bends towards the lumbar curve, This allows the back brace to conform to the lumbar curve of the wearer as a custom fit. Second, the brace could have optional extenders that alter the support length, width, and height of lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. Third, the brace could have reinforcement support mechanisms that alter the rigidity of various lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. | 09-01-2011 |
20130158457 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Brace - A back brace is designed to custom tit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towards the spine of the user. The lumbar support is also generally split into left and right sections that are drawn towards one another while the joint bends towards the lumbar curve, This allows the back brace to conform to the lumbar curve of the wearer as a custom fit. Second, the brace could have optional extenders that alter the support length, width, and height of lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. Third, the brace could have reinforcement support mechanisms that alter the rigidity of various lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. | 06-20-2013 |
20140330187 | Scoliosis Brace - A brace comprises a belt and removably attachable vertical strut(s). Each vertical strut can comprise one or more of a strut(s), thoracic pad(s), hip pad(s), lumbar support pad(s), chest support pad(s), de-rotation pad(s), or any other component suitable to assist or restrict movement of a wearer's body, reduce or apply a force to a wearer's body, correct the shape of a wearer's body, reduce pain, or provide support to a wearer's body. It is contemplated that each component can be removable or adjustable from a vertical strut or belt. | 11-06-2014 |
20150018736 | Scoliosis Brace - A brace comprises a belt and removably attachable vertical strut(s). Each vertical strut can comprise one or more of a strut(s), thoracic pad(s), hip pad(s), lumbar support pad(s), chest support pad(s), de-rotation pad(s), or any other component suitable to assist or restrict movement of a wearer's body, reduce or apply a force to a wearer's body, correct the shape of a wearer's body, reduce pain, or provide support to a wearer's body. It is contemplated that each component can be removable or adjustable from a vertical strut or belt. | 01-15-2015 |
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20080275501 | MEDICAL DEVICE LOADING AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are systems and methods for inserting a hemostatic seal into a delivery device. One such system can include a loading tool and a delivery device configured to detachably mate with one another. The loading tool can house a hemostatic seal in its unfolded configuration and can fold the seal for delivery into the delivery device. The delivery device can then be advanced into the loading tool to insert the seal into the delivery device. | 11-06-2008 |
20100161028 | ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING COMPONENTS THEREOF - The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having various frame-to-main body component attachment mechanisms which provide a secured bond, reduced graft material wear, and reduced delivery profile. | 06-24-2010 |
20110213413 | ANEURYSM SENSING DEVICES AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A system for gaining access to an interventional site within vasculature through a vessel wall or other structure such as that of a medical device. An apparatus is provided to accomplish a sealed worksite as are sensor delivery systems including sealable sensor devices that are adapted to be placed at the interventional site. | 09-01-2011 |
20120157788 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical instrument includes a mount body, a joint member, an arm, and a working end. The mount body has a top portion, a distal end, a proximal end and a bottom portion. The joint member is pivotally mounted at a distal end portion of the mount body, to allow positioning of a proximal portion of an arm extending distally from the joint member. The joint member is also configured to at least partially constrain movement of the proximal portion of the arm to a plane. The working end is mounted to a distal end portion of the arm. The surgical instrument can be configured as a heart stabilizer or a heart positioner. The joint member may further be configured as a slotted ball, a disk member, or a combination thereof. | 06-21-2012 |
20130123902 | MODULAR GRAFT COMPONENT JUNCTIONS - The present invention embodies an endovascular graft having an attachment frame connection mechanism that allows placement of the main body component in vasculature in combination with limb components. Various limb component-to-main body component attachment mechanisms are provided which ensure a reliable bond while facilitating a smaller delivery profile. | 05-16-2013 |
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20110055362 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODIFYING AND/OR CHANGING A MAC ID UTILIZING AN IPV6 NETWORK CONNECTION - A system that facilitates enhancing security for a computer device utilizing an IPv6 network connection. The system includes a computer device having a software module, which performs the following steps: capturing outgoing IPv6 packets, the outgoing IPv6 packets having a stateless autoconfiguration IPv6 address, which is configured at least partially based on a computer device identifier; modifying the IPv6 address associated with the computer device identifier to generate a modified IPv6 address; and returning the outgoing IPv6 packet with the modified IPv6 address to a network layer of the Internet Protocol of the computer device. In accordance with an example, the computer device is an image forming apparatus. | 03-03-2011 |
20110161665 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESOLVING CONFLICTS BETWEEN IPSEC AND IPV6 NEIGHBOR SOLICITATION - A method of enabling host devices having an IPsec policy to communicate with one another via an IPv6 communication network, which includes the following steps: extracting a Media Access Control identifier (MAC ID) for a target host from a security policy for an IPv6 address for the target host; searching for the MAC ID of the target host in an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table on a source host; upon locating the MAC ID of the target host, creating a temporal neighbor cache entry in a neighbor cache table for the target host; and enabling a security association between the source host and the target host based on the temporal neighbor entry in the neighbor cache table, which allows IPv6 communications to be exchanged between the target host and the source host. | 06-30-2011 |
20120166798 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING NEIGHBOR DISCOVERY UNSPECIFIED SOLICITATION TO OBTAIN LINK LOCAL ADDRESS - A system that facilitates enhancing security for a computer device by obtaining a link layer address of an IPv6 IPsec address. The system including a computer device having a software module, which performs the following steps: capturing multicast addresses and solicited multicast addresses for one or more IPv6 IPsec addresses; calculating the computer device identifier from the one or more multicast addresses and solicited multicast addresses; storing the computer device identifier for the one or more multicast addresses and solicited multicast addresses; sending a neighbor solicitation to one or more of the IPv6 IPsec addresses as a tentative target address simulating double address detection; capturing the neighbor advertisement response from the one or more IPv6 IPsec addresses and calculating a link-layer identifier; generating a neighbor cache with the link-layer identifier; and enabling IPv6 IPsec communication with the one or more IPv6 IPsec addresses using the link-layer identifier. | 06-28-2012 |
20120166805 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXCHANGE MULTIFUNCTION JOB SECURITY USING IPV6 NEIGHBOR DISCOVERY OPTIONS - A method that facilitates exchange multifunction job security using IPv6 Neighbor Discovery, which includes generating a job on a first node, the first node having a software module, which creates at least one security option for the job; sending a neighbor solicitation request with the at least one security option to a second node; receiving the neighbor solicitation request on the second node, the second node having a software module for processing the neighbor solicitation request with the at least one security option; sending a neighbor advertisement to the first node; receiving the neighbor advertisement from the second node to obtain a job identifier for the job; and if the job identifier for the job is obtained, processing the job on the first node. | 06-28-2012 |
20120170576 | METHOD AND SYSTEM HAVING AN APPLICATION FOR A RUN TIME IPV6 ONLY NETWORK - A system that facilitates a network environment, which includes a computer device, the computer device have a software module, which performs the steps of: (a) establishing an IP network criteria for incoming and outgoing packets for the computer device; (b) retrieving the incoming and outgoing packets to determine if an IP address for the incoming and outgoing packets meet the IP network criteria; (c) if the IP address for the incoming and outgoing packets meets the IP network criteria, forwarding the incoming packets having the IP address to the computer device and forwarding outgoing packets to a network connection; and (d) if the IP address for the incoming and outgoing packets does not meet the IP network criteria, dropping the incoming and outgoing packets such that the incoming packets are not forwarded to the computer device and the outgoing packets are not forwarded to the network connection. | 07-05-2012 |
20130083347 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING A HOST DEVICE - A method for physically securing a first host device upon a detection of a change in an external environment. The method includes initializing the first host device, the first host device having an application, which performs the following steps: creates a neighbor cache table for monitoring a network connection between the first host device and one or more second host devices; monitors the external network connections between the first host device and the one or more second host devices; and upon determining a change in an external environment between the host device and the one or more second host devices, securing the host device from processing jobs and/or requests from the one or more second host devices. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086384 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER MANAGEMENT USING ICMPv6 OPTIONS - A method and system that facilitates power management over an IPv6 network connection is described. A first host having an application creates a power management option for managing power management settings of one or more second hosts, which is in network communication with the first host. A neighbor solicitation request is sent with the power management option to the one or more second hosts, wherein the power management option requests the power management settings of the one or more second hosts. A table of the power management settings for each of the one or more second hosts is generated from the responses received from the neighbor solicitation request, and the power management settings are applied to the one or more second hosts. | 04-04-2013 |
20130188497 | METHOD AND SYSTEM HAVING AN APPLICATION FOR A RUN TIME IPV6 ONLY NETWORK - A system, method, and computer readable medium are disclosed that facilitates an IP network environment. The system includes a computer device having a software module running on an operating system of the computer device, the software module (a) establishes an IP network criteria for incoming and outgoing packets for the computer device; (b) retrieves the incoming and outgoing packets to determine if an IP address for the incoming and outgoing packets meet the IP network criteria; (c) if the IP address for the incoming and outgoing packets meets the IP network criteria, forwards the incoming packets having the IP address to a network layer, which is under or part of the operating system of the computer device and forwards outgoing packets to a network connection; and (d) if the IP address for the incoming and outgoing packets does not meet the IP network criteria, drops the incoming and outgoing packets. | 07-25-2013 |
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20080311304 | ORGANIC PHOTOSENSITIVE OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH NONPLANAR PORPHYRINS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an organic photosensitive optoelectronic device comprising at least one nonplanar porphyrin of formula (I), | 12-18-2008 |
20090044864 | ORGANIC PHOTOSENSITIVE OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH TRIPLET HARVESTING - There is disclosed an organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices comprising organic photoconductive materials, which comprise singlet fission host materials doped with triplet forming materials. There is also disclosed devices made from such materials, such as an organic photovoltaic cell, a photoconductor cell, a photodetector, organic photosensors, chemical sensors, and biological sensors. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed. | 02-19-2009 |
20120228586 | ORGANIC PHOTOSENSITIVE OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH TRIPLET HARVESTING - There is disclosed an organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices comprising organic photoconductive materials, which comprise singlet fission host materials doped with triplet forming materials. There is also disclosed devices made from such materials, such as an organic photovoltaic cell, a photoconductor cell, a photodetector, organic photosensors, chemical sensors, and biological sensors. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
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20120035351 | Volatile Imidazoles and Group 2 Imidazole Based Metal Precursors - Sterically hindered imidazole ligands are described, along with their synthesis, which are capable of coordinating to Group 2 metals, such as: calcium, magnesium, strontium, in an eta-5 coordination mode which permits the formation of monomeric or dimeric volatile complexes. | 02-09-2012 |
20120121806 | Complexes Of Imidazole Ligands - Metal imidazolate complexes are described where imidazoles ligands functionalized with bulky groups and their anionic counterpart, i.e., imidazolates are described. Compounds comprising one or more such polyalkylated imidazolate anions coordinated to a metal or more than one metal, selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, transition metals, lanthanide metals, actinide metals, main group metals, including the chalcogenides, are contemplated. Alternatively, multiple different imidazole anions, in addition to other different anions, can be coordinated to metals to make new complexes. The synthesis of novel compounds and their use to form thin metal containing films is also contemplated. | 05-17-2012 |
20130078391 | Complexes Of Imidazole Ligands - Metal imidazolate complexes are described where imidazoles ligands functionalized with bulky groups and their anionic counterpart, i.e., imidazolates are described. Compounds comprising one or more such polyalkylated imidazolate anions coordinated to a metal or more than one metal, selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, transition metals, lanthanide metals, actinide metals, main group metals, including the chalcogenides, are contemplated. Alternatively, multiple different imidazole anions, in addition to other different anions, can be coordinated to metals to make new complexes. The synthesis of novel compounds and their use to form thin metal containing films is also contemplated. | 03-28-2013 |
20130260025 | Group 2 Imidazolate Formulations for Direct Liquid Injection - A composition comprising group 2 imidazolate compounds which are coordinated to suitable neutral donor ligand molecules to provide group 2 metal complexes that are highly soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. In one embodiment, the composition is used for the direct liquid injection delivery of the group 2 precursor to the chamber of an ALD or CVD chamber for the deposition of group 2 containing thin films such as, for example, STO and BST films. | 10-03-2013 |
20140242795 | Volatile Imidazoles and Group 2 Imidazole Based Metal Precursors - Sterically hindered imidazolate ligands are described, along with their synthesis, which are capable of coordinating to Group 2 metals, such as: calcium, magnesium, strontium, in an eta-5 coordination mode which permits the formation of monomeric or dimeric volatile complexes. | 08-28-2014 |
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20080254489 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RISK STRATIFICATION - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 10-16-2008 |
20090068681 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RISK STRATIFICATION - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 03-12-2009 |
20090081699 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RISK STRATIFICATION - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 03-26-2009 |
20090098594 | Methods for diagnosis prognosis and methods of treatment - This invention is directed to methods and compositions for diagnosis, prognosis and for determining methods of treatment. The physiological status of cells present in a sample (e.g. clinical sample) can be used in diagnosis or prognosis of a condition (e.g. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), in patient selection for therapy, to monitor treatment and to modify or optimize therapeutic regimens. The physiological status of a cell can be determined by comparing the intracellular status of one or more activation elements (e.g. the phosphorylation status of a signaling molecule) in a cell (e.g. a cancer cell) to that of another cell (e.g. a normal cell). The physiological status of a cell can be further classified by adding one or more modulators (e.g. an inhibitor or activator) to the cell in question. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to methods of determining a phenotypic profile of a population of cells. | 04-16-2009 |
20100184092 | Methods and Compositions for Detecting Receptor-Ligand Interactions in Single Cells - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 07-22-2010 |
20100221750 | Methods and Compositions for Risk Stratification - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 09-02-2010 |
20110020839 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING THE ACTIVATION STATE OF MULTIPLE PROTEINS IN SINGLE CELLS - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 01-27-2011 |
20110201018 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RISK STRATIFICATION - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 08-18-2011 |
20110201019 | Methods and Compositions for Detecting Receptor-Ligand Interactions in Single Cells - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 08-18-2011 |
20110207145 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING RECEPTOR-LIGAND INTERACTIONS IN SINGLE CELLS - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207146 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING RECEPTOR-LIGAND INTERACTIONS IN SINGLE CELLS - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207149 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RISK STRATIFICATION - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 08-25-2011 |
20110250614 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING THE ACTIVATION STATE OF MULTIPLE PROTEINS IN SINGLE CELLS - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 10-13-2011 |
20110269634 | Methods and Compositions for Risk Stratification - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 11-03-2011 |
20120070849 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RISK STRATIFICATION - The present invention provides an approach for the simultaneous determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of potentiators of cellular activation allows for characterization of such pathways and cell populations. | 03-22-2012 |
20120309026 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING THE ACTIVATION STATE OF MULTIPLE PROTEINS IN SINGLE CELLS - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309029 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - This invention is directed to methods and compositions for diagnosis, prognosis and for determining methods of treatment. The physiological status of cells present in a sample (e.g. clinical sample) can be used in diagnosis or prognosis of a condition (e.g. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), in patient selection for therapy, to monitor treatment and to modify or optimize therapeutic regimens. The physiological status of a cell can be determined by comparing the intracellular status of one or more activation elements (e.g. the phosphorylation status of a signaling molecule) in a cell (e.g. a cancer cell) to that of another cell (e.g. a normal cell). The physiological status of a cell can be further classified by adding one or more modulators (e.g. an inhibitor or activator) to the cell in question. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to methods of determining a phenotypic profile of a population of cells. | 12-06-2012 |
20130177970 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING THE ACTIVATION STATE OF MULTIPLE PROTEINS IN SINGLE CELLS - The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides methods and compositions of screening for bioactive agents capable of coordinately modulating the activity of a plurality of proteins in single cells. The methods and compositions can be used to determine the protein activation profile of a cell for predicting or diagnosing a disease state, and for monitoring treatment of a disease state. | 07-11-2013 |
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20110279568 | PRINTING SYSTEM HAVING PRINTHEAD BYPASS - A printing system having a media width printhead having a first fluid port at one longitudinal end of the media width and a second fluid port at the other longitudinal end of the media width; a first fluid path connected to the first fluid port of the printhead, a second fluid path connected to the second fluid port of the printhead, a third fluid path interconnecting the first and second paths, wherein the first, second and third paths are configured so that fluid flows between the first and second paths via the printhead and via the third fluid path. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279569 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING PRINTHEAD BYPASS FROM CONTAINER - A fluid distribution system for a printhead, the system having a fluid container, a first fluid path interconnecting the container and a first fluid port of the printhead, a second fluid path interconnecting the container and a second fluid port of the printhead, a third fluid path interconnecting the first and second paths, wherein the first, second and third paths are configured so that fluid from the container flows between the first and second paths via the printhead and via the third fluid path. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279571 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING MULTI-PATH VALVE FOR BYPASSED PRINTHEAD - A fluid distribution system for a printhead, the system having a fluid container fluidically interconnected with the printhead via a closed fluid flow loop, a bypass fluid path bypassing the printhead on the closed loop and a multi-path valve on the closed loop for selectively allowing fluid flow along the closed loop via the printhead and the bypass path. | 11-17-2011 |
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20090303054 | Method and apparatus for a wireless tether system - Method and apparatus to provide a wireless tether system is described. In one embodiment, one or more wireless tether apparatuses are in wireless communication with one or more base units. A wireless tether apparatus may be configured such that when separated from a base unit greater than a predetermined distance, such a wireless tether apparatus provides information to the user of the wireless tether apparatus to aid a user such as a human, animal, or machine in finding their way back to a desired location. A predetermined distance may be configured to change over time to accommodate different tether distance requirements at different times, e.g., closer to a home location at night and further away from the home location during the day. In one aspect, wireless tether apparatuses and base units communicate using a plurality of different communication modes such that when one mode fails other modes are utilized to reestablish a connection therebetween. In another aspect of the present invention, a plurality of wireless tether apparatuses are wirelessly tethered together such that individual proximities are maintained but still allow a plurality of wireless tether apparatus users to move about in an expanded range. In one aspect, a wireless tether system is employed such that one or more wireless tether apparatuses may be dynamically assigned to a plurality of base stations to allow changes to wireless tether apparatus locations and distances. In another aspect, when wireless tether apparatuses leave a predetermined tether distance, one or more alerts may be broadcast from the wireless tether apparatuses indicative thereof to other wireless signal receivers in proximity thereto not normally used as wireless tether signal receivers. | 12-10-2009 |
20110269480 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND COMMUNICATING WITH A USER OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Users are located to determine if the user is within, or has departed from, at least one bounded area established about a geographic location. The bounded area may be defined by setting one or more distance boundaries from the geographic location. A base station may monitor the location of a wireless device in proximity of the user. If the wireless device departs from a bounded area, a message containing information configured to be understandable and convey meaning to the user and/or a third-party is sent to the wireless device and/or the third-party. For example, the message may be configured to communicate to the user and/or third-party information pertaining to the departure from the bounded area, location information, navigation directions, instructions, etc. The message sent may include text and/or other symbols. | 11-03-2011 |
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20120169433 | DIGITAL SIGNAL FILTER - A passive filter circuit filters an input signal to attenuate an undesired frequency. The passive filter circuit includes a first stage and a second stage. The input to the first stage is the input signal. The first stage includes a first inductor and a first branch coupled to the output of the first inductor. The first branch includes a first capacitor and a second inductor. The first stage is coupled to the second stage. The second stage includes a third inductor and a second branch coupled to the output of the third inductor. The second branch includes a second capacitor. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 07-05-2012 |
20120200172 | AUDIO ACCESSORY TYPE DETECTION AND CONNECTOR PIN SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT - An electronic audio host device has an audio accessory connector with multiple pins. An ultrasonic test signal source has an output coupled to a first pin of the connector. A programmable switch circuit couples a second or third pin of the connector, to a ground of the audio host device. A controller measures a signal on one of the pins of the connector while the test signal source is on, and compares the measured signal to a predetermined, stored signature. The signature is associated with one of several different accessory plug pin assignments for the connector, which can be configured using the programmable switch circuit. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 08-09-2012 |
20120212895 | LOW Z LINEAR VIBRATOR - A low Z linear vibrator is described well suited for use in small form factor portable devices such as a smartphone. The low Z vibrator can be configured to include a beam structure that can be attached to a vibratory mass and a low profile actuator. The low profile actuator can cause the vibratory mass to oscillate in a well-defined and predictable manner. | 08-23-2012 |
20120302293 | HAPTIC ALERT DEVICE HAVING A LINEAR VIBRATOR - A vibrator designed to be integrated into a portable electronic device as part of a haptic alert device has a linear electric motor that is coupled to actively drive a moveable weight in back-and-forth directions to produce the desired vibration. A lock mechanism has a restraining member that is biased into a lock position, which prevents the moveable weight from moving in the back-and-forth directions when the vibrator is inactive. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 11-29-2012 |
20130335057 | Electronic device power protection circuitry - A host electronic device may be coupled to an accessory electronic device. During normal operation, the host device may supply the accessory device with power over a power supply line. Back-powering events in which the accessory device delivers power to the host device may be prevented by interposing a protection transistor in the power supply line. A current mirror may be formed using the protection transistor and an additional transistor that produces a sense current proportional to the amount of current that is flowing through the power supply line. A current-to-voltage amplifier may produce a sense voltage that is proportional to the sense current. A bias circuit may be used to bias the sense current through the current mirror. A control circuit may compare the sense voltage to one or more reference voltages and turn off the protection transistor when appropriate to prevent back-powering of the host device. | 12-19-2013 |
20140028221 | Method of Adaptively Tuning Motor Speed - Methods and apparatuses related to adaptively tuning vibratory motors are disclosed. One embodiment takes the form of a method of adaptively tuning a vibratory motor including operating the motor at a plurality of voltage levels and recording the frequency of operation of the motor at each of the plurality of voltage levels. The method also includes creating a curve based on the recorded frequency and voltage levels and selecting a drive voltage based upon an intersection of a desired frequency of operation and the created curve. | 01-30-2014 |
20140211351 | Electronic Device With Connector Fault Protection Circuitry - An electronic device may include protection circuitry coupled to a connector port. The connector port may be a reversible connector port that receives a mating reversible connector plug with either first or second orientations. The connector port may include contacts for receiving and/or transmitting signals during communications between the electronic device and the accessory device. The protection circuitry may monitor signals received at the contacts to determine whether transient or permanent connection faults exist. In response to determining that a connection fault exists at any of the contacts, the protection circuitry may electrically disconnect the faulty contacts from processing circuitry in the electronic device. | 07-31-2014 |
20140218045 | USING PULSED DC TO DETECT CONNECTOR MATING AND UNMATING - Techniques for detecting mating and un-mating of a first connector with a second connector include providing a pulsed voltage signal at a contact of the second connector and measuring a rate of rise of voltage at the contact. If the measured voltage at the contact exceeds a threshold voltage during the time the pulsed voltage signal is applied, then it is concluded that the first connector is not present and not mated with the second connector. If the measured voltage is lower than or equal to the threshold voltage during the time of application of the voltage pulse, it is concluded that the first connector is present and mated with the second connector. | 08-07-2014 |