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Donald R. Blake, Irvine, CA US
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20110059476 | BIOREACTOR FOR QUANTIFICATION OF HEADSPACE VOC CONTENT FROM CULTURES - A bioreactor for sampling the headspace above cells includes a glass reactor vessel having an interior space and a plurality of valves operatively coupled to the interior space of the glass reactor vessel. The bioreactor includes a sample holder configured to reside in the interior space. The interior space includes a charge of air with a known composition of volatile organic gases and, in some instances, doped with carbon dioxide. The sample holder may hold cells, bacteria, or viruses. The headspace may be sampled after incubation to determine the VOC content or content of specific VOC constituents. Examples include acetaldehyde and hexanaldehyde. | 03-10-2011 |
20150330964 | NOVEL APPROACH TO ASTHMA INHALER COMPLIANCE USING BREATH MEASUREMENT OF TETRAFLUOROETHANE - The invention relates to measuring the effectiveness and an compliance of inhaler medication, such as for asthma treatment. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of determining the effectiveness of an inhaler medication, comprising taking a measurement of HFA-134(a) from an exhaled breath of an individual after the individual has inhaled a medication, and determining an effective administration of the medication based on the presence of a high level of HFA-134(a). | 11-19-2015 |
George Blake, Monrovia, CA US
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20110291903 | MULTI BAND TELEMETRY ANTENNA FEED - A multi band antenna feed, for supporting multiple frequency bands, is coupled to a reflector and includes a cylindrical core waveguide and at least three coaxial cylinders, encircling said cylindrical core waveguide and forming at least three coaxial waveguides, bounded between pairs of consecutive coaxial cylinders. The cylindrical core waveguide and the at least three coaxial waveguides provide a pair of sum and difference radiation patterns, for each frequency band: a C-band, an S-band and an L-band. | 12-01-2011 |
Gregory Blake, Irvine, CA US
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20100095447 | TOILET OVERFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a sensor, a processor and an actuator. The sensor senses a parameter caused by fluid dynamics within the toilet during a flush cycle. The parameter may involve vibration, sound, pressure, fluid flow rate or other detectible characteristics of the toilet. The processor uses information regarding the parameter that is gathered by the sensor to evaluate the condition of the flush cycle to determine if an impeded flush condition exists. In the event of an impeded flush condition, the processor directs the actuator to close a valve, which may be the toilet flapper valve in some embodiments. Also disclosed are methods for preventing toilet overflow, detecting an impeded flush condition and calibrating the system. | 04-22-2010 |
20120023654 | TOILET OVERFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a sensor, a processor and an actuator. The sensor senses a parameter caused by fluid dynamics within the toilet during a flush cycle. The parameter may involve vibration, sound, pressure, fluid flow rate or other detectible characteristics of the toilet. The processor uses information regarding the parameter that is gathered by the sensor to evaluate the condition of the flush cycle to determine if an impeded flush condition exists. In the event of an impeded flush condition, the processor directs the actuator to close a valve, which may be the toilet flapper valve in some embodiments. Also disclosed are methods for preventing toilet overflow, detecting an impeded flush condition and calibrating the system. | 02-02-2012 |
20130247291 | TOILET OVERFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a sensor, a processor and an actuator. The sensor senses a parameter caused by fluid dynamics within the toilet during a flush cycle. The parameter may involve vibration, sound, pressure, fluid flow rate or other detectible characteristics of the toilet. The processor uses information regarding the parameter that is gathered by the sensor to evaluate the condition of the flush cycle to determine if an impeded flush condition exists. In the event of an impeded flush condition, the processor directs the actuator to close a valve, which may be the toilet flapper valve in some embodiments. Also disclosed are methods for preventing toilet overflow, detecting an impeded flush condition and calibrating the system. | 09-26-2013 |
Gregory Douglas Blake, Irvine, CA US
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20090282716 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION IN TRAFFIC AREAS - A ground-mounted device for presenting a message can comprise a ground-mounted base, a cover, and one or more panels. The ground-mounted base can have a support surface, a first retainer extending around at least a portion of a periphery of the base, and opposing ends that are substantially rounded. The cover can be configured to be removably attached to the base. The cover can substantially span the support surface. The cover can extend beneath the first retainer when the cover is attached to the base. The one or more panels can be securable to the base with at least a portion of the panel extending over the cover to inhibit movement of the cover away from the base. | 11-19-2009 |
Joshua Blake, San Diego, CA US
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20110248801 | GROUND LOOP ISOLATOR FOR A COAXIAL CABLE - A ground loop isolator for a coaxial cable, for example that blocks DC current but which allows a desired band of RF through the ground loop isolator, and which is small enough to fit in the areas where coupling of the desired electronic equipment is to occur. Embodiments may include an outer area allowing for easier manual coupling of the coaxial cable connector nut to electronic devices. | 10-13-2011 |
20120261535 | NON-PENETRATING MOUNT FOR AN ANTENNA - A non-penetrating mount for an antenna having a base having a first side with a first planar surface, a plate having a second planar surface wherein the plate is configured to reside within the base and wherein the plate is configured to lie in a plane that is parallel to the first side of the base wherein the plate is configured to move toward and away from said base, wherein the base and the plate each include two or more of friction elements configured to frictionally engage a rafter without penetrating through said rafter from a first side of said rafter to a second side of said rafter. | 10-18-2012 |
20130164975 | Coaxial Connector with Grommet Biasing for Enhanced Continuity - A compressible, F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing grommet for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a frontal ring groove in which is seated a biasing grommet with integral wings spiraling away from one or both grommet ends that bias the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post | 06-27-2013 |
20140024254 | BODY CIRCUIT CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector including a body circuit borne by a non-conducting body substrate. | 01-23-2014 |
20140357120 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR WITH GROMMET BIASING FOR ENHANCED CONTINUITY - A compressible, F-connector and method for interconnection with coaxial cable that includes a biasing grommet for promoting electrical continuity despite inadequate nut tightening. Each connector has a rigid nut, a post penetrating the nut, a tubular body, and an end cap. The conductive post coaxially extends through the connector, linking the nut and body. A post end penetrates the coaxial cable. Each connector body comprises a frontal ring groove in which is seated a biasing grommet with integral wings spiraling away from one or both grommet ends that bias the nut to insure mechanical and electrical contact with the post. | 12-04-2014 |
Karen Elizabeth Blake, Bakersfield, CA US
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20150339836 | Game Engine Book Applications - Developing a new interactive publishing format which uses game engines to publish material such as books, stories, articles, and papers, became necessary to expound on concepts introduced in the literature by using the physics and rendering engines. The game engine book application, Physics on the River, was developed to demonstrate how to incorporate game controls into the storyline. In addition, animation and a game module were embedded into the application and accessed through links for the reader to learn more about concepts introduced within the story. Other assets, such as voice, music, and sound effects, were created for the book application. Publishing conventions were established. Using a game engine also allows for porting the application for a multiple of mobile devices, as well as stand-alone and web-based versions. | 11-26-2015 |
Lisa Blake, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20150366442 | Camera Control Unit with Stereoscopic Video Recording and Archive - A video imaging system, and more particularly, a modular video imaging system having a control module connectable to multiple input modules. The input modules each capable of receiving differing types of image data from different types of cameras including stereoscopic camera configurations and processing the image data into a format recognizable by the control module. The control unit providing general functions such as user interface and general image processing that is not camera specific including the generation of a 3D image stream formed by combining two image streams. | 12-24-2015 |
Robert A. Blake, San Carlos, CA US
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20100122354 | CDC6S AS MODIFIERS OF THE PTEN/AKT PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human CDC6 genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of CDC6 are provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20100183583 | GALK1S AS MODIFIERS OF THE PTEN/AKT PATHWAY AND METHODS OF USE - Human GALK1 genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of GALK1 are provided. | 07-22-2010 |
20110135629 | EYA2S As Modifiers of the PTEN/AKT Pathway and Methods of Use - Human MPTENAKT genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MPTENAKT are provided. | 06-09-2011 |
Stephen Blake, San Francisco, CA US
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20090089714 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL WEBSITE VISUALIZATION - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for visualizing content of one or more websites are provided. An amount of available content contained by at least one website is determined. A three-dimensional object is displayed having a surface. Each location of the surface of the three-dimensional object corresponds to a portion of the determined amount of available content contained by the website(s). A user is enabled to select a location of the surface of the three-dimensional object. The selected location is mapped to the corresponding portion of the determined amount of available content contained by the website(s). Content of the website(s) corresponding to the selected location, such as a web page, video, audio, an RSS feed, etc., can be accessed by selection of the location. Interaction of the user with the website(s) can be tracked, and the resulting tracking information can be displayed on the three-dimensional object. | 04-02-2009 |
Stephen James Blake, El Cerrito, CA US
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20100082575 | AUTOMATED TAGGING OF OBJECTS IN DATABASES - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for automatically generating tag terms (or tags) for objects in databases of a web site. The metadata of the objects (or data) of the web site are processed and parsed to automatically generate tag terms for the corresponding objects. Information (or data, or content) downloaded from the Internet often comes with metadata, which can exist in titles, description, sources, and authors of the information, etc. The metadata of downloaded information can be process and parsed to generate tag terms for the corresponding objects. The system can automatically generate tag terms for the data, which are stored as objects in the databases, and make the data (or objects) searchable. In addition, the automatically generated tag terms allow associated data to maintain their relationship. For example, data from the same sources, same authors, or same subjects can be identified based on the common tag terms. Automatically generated tag terms enable searching and association of data (or objects) in databases in a web site. | 04-01-2010 |
20100082576 | ASSOCIATING OBJECTS IN DATABASES BY RATE-BASED TAGGING - Embodiments of the present invention provide automatic systems and methods for associating objects in databases of a web site by rate-based tagging. The frequencies of users entering specific tag terms for objects stored in the databases of the web site are used to determine hard associations between objects and tag terms and between objects. When the frequencies of user tags exceed established thresholds, hard associations between objects and tag terms are established. When objects are identified or determined to have hard association with tag terms, the objects are determined to be more clearly associated with the corresponding tag terms. Therefore, they should be highlighted or featured in more prominent locations on web pages of the web site to increase users' confidence in content of the web site. To identify hard-associated objects, more weights can be assigned to the hard-associated objects, which allows them to be more likely to be selected for display in prominent locations. In addition, objects that are determined to have hard associations with tag terms can also have hard associations with one another due to the common tag terms they share. The hard association relationship between objects can be displayed through links to associated objects when an object is selected for display. | 04-01-2010 |
Steven Blake, La Jolla, CA US
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20110046020 | NOVEL ION CHANNEL-FORMING PEPTIDES - The invention pertains generally to novel compositions and methods for constructing chemically sensitive ion channels. The compositions and methods include, for example, novel gramicidin A derivatives and their use in constructing novel ion channels for use as biosensors. | 02-24-2011 |
Steven Blake, San Mateo, CA US
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20120123839 | System and Method for Providing Advertising to a Wireless User Device - A system and method for providing wireless service includes a user device and a service provider. The service provider communicates the advertisement to the user device. The user device has a display control module that generates a first screen display at the user device comprising the advertisement and a lockout module that locks at least some device functions. The user device includes a user interface that interacts with the advertisement on the first screen display and allows access to the data or voice function. The service provider may provide a wireless service plan having a rate based upon receiving advertisements and interacting with the advertisements. | 05-17-2012 |
Steven Blake, San Diego, CA US
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20140018181 | GOLF SWING ANALYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for analyzing a golf swing. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for analyzing a golf swing utilizing a portable computing device such as a smart phone, wherein a golfer can wear the device and the device uses sensors to monitor swing motion, and more particularly monitor a golfer's hip mechanics during a golf swing. | 01-16-2014 |
Todd Blake, San Francisco, CA US
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20150156553 | SCHEDULE SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED RECORDING CAPABILITY - The present invention is directed to a television schedule guide with enhanced recording capability. Specifically, the invention allows a user to schedule the recording of a television program from a remote location. In one embodiment, a user may call via telephone to schedule the recording. In another embodiment, the user may access a website to remotely schedule the recording. | 06-04-2015 |
Tyler Blake, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20080230113 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system is described herein that may be energized by a plurality of sources. In one embodiment, a solar cell is capable of receiving light and converting the light into electrical signals. An energy conversion device may be included that converts movement of the energy conversion device into electrical signals. Additionally, an energy storage device receives and stores the electrical signals from the solar cell and the energy conversion device. The energy storage device is also adapted to supply energy to a lamp that emits light. | 09-25-2008 |
20110254318 | VEHICLE PILLAR STRUCTURE - A vehicle pillar structure is provided with a pair of front pillars for extending upward and rearward from a vehicle body. A pair of rails extend rearward from the pair of front pillars. A pair of rear pillars extend downward and rearward from the pair of rails to the vehicle body. The pair of rear pillars each have a clearance aperture formed therethrough. | 10-20-2011 |
20110263293 | MOBILE DEVICE INTERFACE FOR USE IN A VEHICLE - A vehicle system is provided with a docking station for receiving a personal device, a controller in communication with the docking station, and a display interface for a vehicle in communication with the controller. The display interface is configured to present at least one menu option from the personal device for occupant selection to control the operation of the personal device to perform the operation in response to the occupant selecting the at least one menu option. | 10-27-2011 |