Brennan, US
Aaron Brennan, Moscow, ID US
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20090066427 | Poly-phase frequency synthesis oscillator - A frequency synthesis/multiplication circuit and method for multiplying the frequency of a reference signal. In one embodiment, multiple versions of the reference signal are generated having different phases relative to one another, and these multiple versions are combined to form an output signal having a frequency that is a multiple of the frequency of the reference signal. | 03-12-2009 |
Alan Brennan, Winfield, KS US
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20090111065 | Method and apparatus for controlling combustion in a burner - A method and apparatus that applies corrections to the mass flow rate of combustion air into a gas or oil-fired, forced-draft burner, and thus provides for correcting the air-fuel ratio, by directly measuring the combustion air temperature and/or the barometric pressure of the combustion air, and using these measurements to develop a fan speed drive signal that corrects the volume of air inlet to the burner system without the use of the complex and expensive fully metered control systems, or elaborate feedback systems, or systems that require real-time combustion analysis, and the like. | 04-30-2009 |
Bradley James Brennan, Omaha, NE US
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20100065123 | Electrically conducting porphyrin and porphyrin-fullerene electropolymers - Compounds with aryl ring(s) at porphyrin meso position(s) bearing an amino group in position 4 relative to the porphyrin macrocycle, and at least one unsubstituted (hydrogen-bearing) meso position with the 10-, 15-, and/or 20-relationship to the aryl ring bearing the amino group, and metal complexes thereof, feature broad spectral absorption throughout the visible region. These compounds are electropolymerized to form electrically conducting porphyrin and porphyrin-fullerene polymers that are useful in photovoltaic applications. | 03-18-2010 |
Brent L. Brennan, Chesterfield, VA US
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20090291865 | Controlled release of additives in gas turbine lubricating compositions - A gas turbine lubricating composition comprises a first lubricating composition and a delivery system for delivering at least one additive to said first lubricating composition in a controlled, time-release manner, thereby converting said first lubricating composition to a second lubricating composition, different from said first lubricating composition. In one embodiment, the delivery system comprises a controlled release gel. A method of lubricating a gas turbine using such lubricating composition is also disclosed. | 11-26-2009 |
Brian R. Brennan, Verdi, NV US
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20090304436 | RECYCLABLE RING BINDER APPARATUS WITH QUICK RELEASE RING METALS - A recyclable ring binder apparatus comprises a ring metal incorporating a set of binder rings that are formed of a pair of ring halves. The ring metal can be firmly fastened to a spine section of a binder hardcover by utilizing a post and a small arched snap clamp with a tap. The tap of the snap clamp can be pressed around a neck of the post utilizing a quick release clipping mechanism. The snap clamp can be accessed with an index finger and slid away from the post to remove the ring metal from the hardcover. The ring metal, the hardcover, the snap clamp and the post can be quickly separated into their perspective categories due to the clipping mechanism. Hence, it retains conformance of all components of the ring binder apparatus for recycling without increasing development and production cost. | 12-10-2009 |
20140016989 | RECYCLABLE RING BINDER APPARATUS WITH QUICK RELEASE RING METALS - A recyclable ring binder apparatus comprises a ring metal incorporating a set of binder rings that are formed of a pair of ring halves. The ring metal can be firmly fastened to a spine section of a binder hardcover by utilizing a post and a small arched snap clamp with a tap. The tap of the snap clamp can be pressed around a neck of the post utilizing a quick release clipping mechanism. The snap clamp can be accessed with an index finger and slid away from the post to remove the ring metal from the hardcover. The ring metal, the hardcover, the snap clamp and the post can be quickly separated into their perspective categories due to the clipping mechanism. Hence, it retains conformance of all components of the ring binder apparatus for recycling without increasing development and production cost. | 01-16-2014 |
Cameron W. Brennan, New York, NY US
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20090297536 | Compositions, kits, and methods for identification, assessment, prevention and therapy of cancer - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating human cancer. A variety of chromosomal regions (MCRs) and markers corresponding thereto, are provided, wherein alterations in the copy number of one or more of the MCRs and/or alterations in the amount, structure, and/or activity of one or more of the markers is correlated with the presence of cancer. | 12-03-2009 |
Carolyn Brennan, Zionsville, IN US
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20120115142 | ENDPOINT TAQMAN METHODS FOR DETERMINING ZYGOSITY OF COTTON COMPRISING Cry1Ac EVENT 3006-210-23 - A method for zygosity analysis of the cotton Cry1Ac event 3006-210-23 is provided. The method provides 3006-210-23 event-specific and cotton-genome-specific primers and TaqMan probe combinations for use in an endpoint biplex TaqMan PCR assay capable of determining event zygosity and for assisting in event introgression and breeding. | 05-10-2012 |
Catherine Brennan, Milford, CT US
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20080269265 | Inhibition Of Raf Kinase Using Symmetrical And Unsymmetrical Substituted Diphenyl Ureas - This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating raf mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy. | 10-30-2008 |
20090093526 | INHIBITION OF P38 KINASE USING SYMMETRICAL AND UNSYMMETRICAL DIPHENYL UREAS - This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating cytokine mediated diseases and proteolytic enzyme mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy. | 04-09-2009 |
20120270878 | INHIBITION OF P38 KINASE USING SYMMETRICAL AND UNSYMMETRICAL DIPHENYL UREAS - This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating cytokine mediated diseases and proteolytic enzyme mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy. | 10-25-2012 |
Catherine Brennan, Durham, NC US
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20080293696 | 2-Aminoarylcarboxamides Useful as Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents - A compound having the formula (1) | 11-27-2008 |
20090023753 | 1,3-Thiazole-5-Carboxamides Useful as Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents - This invention relates to novel 1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and the use of those compounds or compositions as cancer chemotherapeutic agents. | 01-22-2009 |
20100075958 | PYRROLOTRIAZINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL FOR TREATING HYPER-PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS AND DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH ANGIOGENESIS - This invention relates to pyrrozolotriazine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of hyper-proliferative disorders and diseases associated with angiogenesis. | 03-25-2010 |
20130225809 | PYRROLOTRIAZINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL FOR TREATING HYPER-PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS AND DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH ANGIOGENESIS - This invention relates to pyrrozolotriazine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of hyper-proliferative disorders and diseases associated with angiogenesis. | 08-29-2013 |
Catherine A. Brennan, Libertyville, IL US
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20100035237 | NOVEL ANTIGEN CONSTRUCTS USEFUL IN THE DETECTION AND DIFFERENTIATION OF ANTIBODIES TO HIV - Isolated HIV-1 Group O env polypeptides obtained from the HIV-1 isolate HAM112 are claimed, as well as (a) antigen constructs comprising fusions of one or more of each of HIV-1 Group O env polypeptides and HIV-1 Group M env polypeptide and (b) further antigen constructs containing additional Group O sequences and especially the gp41 IDR of isolate HAM112. Also claimed are polynucleotide sequences encoding the above, expression vectors comprising the same, host cells transformed thereby, and immunoassay methods and kits utilizing the antigen constructs of the invention. | 02-11-2010 |
20110091868 | NOVEL ANTIGEN CONSTRUCTS USEFUL IN THE DETECTION AND DIFFERENTIATION OF ANTIBODIES TO HIV - Isolated HIV-1 Group O env polypeptides obtained from the HIV-1 isolate HAM112 are claimed, as well as (a) antigen constructs comprising fusions of one or more of each of HIV-1 Group O env polypeptides and HIV-1 Group M env polypeptide and (b) further antigen constructs containing additional Group O sequences and especially the gp41 IDR of isolate HAM112. Also claimed are polynucleotide sequences encoding the above, expression vectors comprising the same, host cells transformed thereby, and immunoassay methods and kits utilizing the antigen constructs of the invention. | 04-21-2011 |
20110281258 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus And Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) Group P of the strain designated 06CMU14788 and fragments thereof, primers which are derived from HIV-1 Group P, immunogenic regions thereof, immunoassays and nucleic acid based assays for the detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that employ said HIV-1 Group P or fragments thereof and therapeutic compositions containing said HIV-1 Group P or fragments thereof. | 11-17-2011 |
Christopher Brennan, Holden, MA US
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20080273029 | STENCIL OPERATIONS - Described are a video graphics system, graphics processor, and methods for rendering three-dimensional objects. A buffer is partitioned into tiles of pixels. Each pixel of each tile includes at least one sample. A primitive is received and determined to cover fully one of the tiles. A section of the primitive that maps to the fully covered tile is tested to determine if every sample within the fully covered tile is to undergo the same stencil operation. The stencil operation is performed on the fully covered tile in the buffer if every sample within the fully covered tile is to undergo the same stencil operation. | 11-06-2008 |
20080273032 | STENCIL COMPRESSION OPERATIONS - Described are a video graphics system, graphics processor, and methods for rendering three-dimensional objects. A buffer is partitioned into tiles. Each tile includes a plurality of pixels. Each pixel of each tile includes at least one sample. Each sample has a stencil value associated therewith. It is determined that each sample in a given tile has the same stencil value. A single stencil value is stored in the buffer for that tile. The single stencil value represents the stencil value for every sample in that tile. | 11-06-2008 |
20080273033 | Depth Operations - Described are a video graphics system, graphics processor, and methods for rendering three-dimensional objects. A buffer is partitioned into tiles of pixels. Each pixel of each tile includes at least one sample. A primitive is received and determined to fully cover one of the tiles of the buffer. A section of the primitive that maps to the fully covered tile is tested to determine whether that section of the primitive may be drawn in its entirety. A value is stored in the buffer for the fully covered tile in response to determining that the section of the primitive may be drawn in its entirety. The value indicating that every sample of the fully covered tile has a depth value determined by the primitive. | 11-06-2008 |
Christopher H. Brennan, New Castle, DE US
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20090053103 | Non-linting sterilization packaging material - Sterilization packaging materials of a microporous membrane and support layer which are bacteria impermeable, gas permeable, non-linting and compatible with all gas sterilization systems are provided. Desirable translucent areas may be incorporated into the sterilization packaging materials. Sterilization packages of these materials and methods for their use in gas sterilization of articles are also provided. | 02-26-2009 |
Christopher J. Brennan, Holden, MA US
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20080225049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PLURALITY OF STENCIL REFERENCE VALUES FOR A CORRESPONDING PLURALITY OF PIXELS OR PIXEL SAMPLES - Based on a driver programmable stencil reference value command, stencil reference value logic produces a plurality of stencil reference values for a corresponding plurality of pixels or pixel samples. At least one of the plurality of stencil reference values has a different value than at least one other of the plurality of stencil reference values. The driver programmable stencil reference value command may include a reference to instruction data or instruction data itself such that the graphics processing logic produces the plurality of stencil reference values based on the instruction data. Stencil logic performs a stencil test on the produced plurality of stencil reference values with respect to or without reference to a previously produced plurality of stencil values. Stencil logic performs stencil operations based on the result of the stencil test. | 09-18-2008 |
20140375634 | HYBRID CLIENT-SERVER RENDERING WITH LOW LATENCY IN VIEW - A method, system and computer-readable medium for rendering images are provided. The method includes rendering a first image based on a model. The method further includes receiving additional image information rendered by the server and incorporating the additional image information into the first image to create a second image for display. The second image is displayed in an output device. | 12-25-2014 |
Daniel Brennan, Braintree, MA US
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20110205008 | HIGH CURRENT INDUCTOR ASSEMBLY - An inductor winding includes first, second, and third arms, a middle portion extending between and connected to at least two of the first, second, and third arms and arranged to support a winding core mounted thereon, and first, second, and third legs extending downwardly from the first, second and third arms, respectively, and arranged to be mounted on a circuit board. The first, second, and third legs are arranged to provide three-point contact with the circuit board, and the inductor winding is arranged to provide a space between a bottom surface of the winding core mounted on the middle portion and an upper surface of electronic components mounted on the circuit board. | 08-25-2011 |
David John Brennan, Redmond, WA US
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20090024522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING RULES DRIVEN SUBSCRIPTION EVENT PROCESSING - The present invention relates to a system and methodology providing an automated and dynamically responsive infrastructure to support online subscription services. The system includes one or more components to coordinate and manage a plurality of services offered by multiple service providers. This can include automatically creating and managing billing accounts for customers subscribing to such services. At least one engine is provided to process multiple rules in response to subscription events that occur in connection with the services in order to facilitate service delivery. At least one rating processor is provided to process multiple rating rules in response to subscription events for currency and non-currency resources. | 01-22-2009 |
20130074142 | SECURING DATA USAGE IN COMPUTING DEVICES - Policies are applied to specific data rather than to an entire computing device that contains the specific data. Access to the specific data is controlled by the policies utilizing various password or other authentication credential requirements, selective data caching, data transmission, temporary data storage, and/or pre-defined conditions under which the specific data is to be erased or rendered inaccessible. Policies may be defined by an administrator and pushed to a mobile computing device, whereat the policies are enforced. | 03-21-2013 |
Francis X. Brennan, Philadelphia, PA US
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20090205581 | High-throughput operant sensory discrimination apparatus and method - Described herein are various apparatus and systems useful in sensory discrimination. Through the use of a multi-well sample plate, the high-throughput analysis apparatus and method allow for rapid sensory discrimination of a large number of samples. | 08-20-2009 |
Francis Xavier Brennan, Philadephia, PA US
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20110070172 | Rebaudioside C and Its Stereoisomers as Natural Product Sweetness Enhancers - The present invention is directed to the use of rebaudioside C, or a stereoisomer thereof, for enhancing the sweet taste of carbohydrate sweeteners, such as sucrose and fructose. The present invention is also directed to consumables comprising a combination of a carbohydrate sweetener and rebaudioside C, or a stereoisomer thereof. | 03-24-2011 |
James P. Brennan, Ooltewah, TN US
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20120067968 | METHOD AND MEANS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SOLUTIONS FROM DRY CHEMICALS - An apparatus for preparing a chemical solution includes a lower housing and an upper housing. The lower housing has a base, an upper plate having a central opening, and a side wall. A grid mounted on the upper plate covers the opening. A wall within the lower housing divides the interior of the lower housing into a central inner chamber and an annular outer chamber; this wall extends into an upper portion of the lower housing. One portion of the wall has a reduced height to permit fluid flow from the inner chamber to the outer chamber. A nozzle is mounted in the inner chamber for discharging fluid into the inner chamber, and causes local elevation of a portion of the fluid surface above the grid. The nozzle may be an eductor creating a venturi effect to draw fluid into the eductor. | 03-22-2012 |
Jeffrey O. Brennan, Waseca, MN US
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20100189170 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIGITALLY EQUALIZING A SIGNAL IN A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM - Systems and methods for digitally equalizing a signal in a distributed antenna system are provided. In one embodiment, a signal processing device within a distributed antenna system comprises a signal path within a signal processing board, the signal path having an uncompensated distortion function of G(ω) with a system response represented by y(n); and a compensator coupled to the signal path, the compensator having a finite impulse response (FIR) filter with an impulse response function represented by H(ω), the compensator having an FIR filter parameter vector {right arrow over (h)} determined from an estimated system response y(n) of the signal path to an input comb signal x(n), wherein y(n) is estimated from interpolated measured output responses of the signal path to a plurality of frequency sweep signal test inputs. | 07-29-2010 |
20120163431 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIGITALLY EQUALIZING A SIGNAL IN A DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM - Systems and methods for digitally equalizing a signal in a distributed antenna system are provided. In one embodiment, a signal processing device within a distributed antenna system comprises a signal path within a signal processing board, the signal path having an uncompensated distortion function of G(ω) with a system response represented by y(n); and a compensator coupled to the signal path, the compensator having a finite impulse response (FIR) filter with an impulse response function represented by H(ω), the compensator having an FIR filter parameter vector {right arrow over (h)} determined from an estimated system response y(n) of the signal path to an input comb signal x(n), wherein y(n) is estimated from interpolated measured output responses of the signal path to a plurality of frequency sweep signal test inputs. | 06-28-2012 |
John Brennan, Marietta, GA US
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20120157424 | TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSE-ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS - Described are estradiol-containing pharmaceutical compositions and, and methods using the same to alleviate menopause-related symptoms, such as hot flushes, by topically administering estradiol at low effective doses. | 06-21-2012 |
John G. Brennan, Highland Park, NJ US
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20080246003 | Thermodynamically Stable Solutions Of Chalcogenide-Bound Lanthanide Compounds With Improved Quantum Efficiency - Thermodynamically stable solutions of chalcogenide-bound Ln compounds with one or more Ln ions coordinated or bound by chalcogenolate, chalcogenide or polychalcogenido ligands by means of the ligand chalcogenide atom, wherein the Ln compounds are dissolved at a level up to about 90 vol. % in a host solvent optically transparent to wavelengths at which excitation, fluorescence or luminescence of the Ln ions occurs. | 10-09-2008 |
John D. Brennan US
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20080261825 | METHOD OF IMMOBILIZING MEMBRANE-ASSOCIATED MOLECULES - The present invention relates to methods of immobilizing membrane-associated molecules within a sol-gel matrix. The membrane-associated molecule is embedded in the bilayer of a liposome. The molecule-liposome assembly remains functionally intact when it is immobilized within a protein and membrane-compatible sol-gel derived from polyol silane precursors or sodium silicate. The activity and stability of the entrapped membrane-associated molecule was significantly improved in macroporous silica. | 10-23-2008 |
John J. Brennan, Roswell, GA US
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20080261937 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR TREATING PEDIATRIC HYPOGONADISM - The present invention relates to compositions for treating prepubertal males of adolescent age with insufficient testosterone production using a hydroalcoholic testosterone gel formulation that provides, among other things, a desirable pharmacokinetic hormone profile, and methods of treating said adolescent males. | 10-23-2008 |
John Mckenna Brennan, Wyomissing, PA US
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20080283578 | Methods and Apparatus for Wire Bonding with Wire Length Adjustment in an Integrated Circuit - An integrated circuit is wire bonded in a manner such that there is consistent RF performance from integrated circuit package to integrated circuit package. Bond distances within the integrated circuit are measured, each corresponding to a wire bond to be formed. An area under a hypothetical wire bond profile is calculated as a function of the bond distances, a baseline wire length, and a baseline loop height. A wire is bonded across a given one of the bond distances to form a given one of the wire bonds. A wire bond profile for the given wire bond is provided having an area thereunder that is substantially equal to the calculated area. | 11-20-2008 |
Jonathan Paul Brennan, Sharonville, OH US
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20100143671 | PRE-MOISTENED NONWOVEN WEBS WITH VISIBLE COMPRESSED SITES - The disclosure relates to pre-moistened webs and wipes having visible compressed sites that provide the perception of a cloth-like texture. The disclosure also relates to a nonwoven web made of non-thermoplastic fibers with at least one compressed site on the surface of the web that remains visible when the web is pre-moistened. | 06-10-2010 |
20110020618 | NOWOVEN WEBS WITH VISIBLE COMPRESSED SITES - Nonwoven webs comprising visible compressed sites and more particularly to disposable pre-moistened nonwoven webs comprising non-thermoplastic fibers exhibiting a fiber length of less than about 15 mm and one or more compressed sites comprising the non-thermoplastic fibers, wherein at least one of the one or more compressed sites is visible when wet, wipes comprising such nonwoven webs and methods for making such nonwoven webs. | 01-27-2011 |
20110244199 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures that exhibit a novel combination of properties and to methods for making such fibrous structures are provided. | 10-06-2011 |
20120016326 | ABSORBENT CORE - Absorbent core for disposable absorbent articles, for example for the absorption of menses or blood. | 01-19-2012 |
20120272465 | PRE-MOISTENED NONWOVEN WEBS WITH VISIBLE COMPRESSED SITES - The disclosure relates to pre-moistened webs and wipes having visible compressed sites that provide the perception of a cloth-like texture. The disclosure also relates to a nonwoven web made of non-thermoplastic fibers with at least one compressed site on the surface of the web that remains visible when the web is pre-moistened. | 11-01-2012 |
Jonathan Paul Brennan, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090023839 | PROCESS FOR MAKING FIBROUS STRUCTURES - Processes for making fibrous structures and more particularly processes for making fibrous structures comprising filaments are provided. | 01-22-2009 |
20120021026 | Dissolvable Fibrous Web Structure Article Comprising Active Agents - The personal care compositions of the present invention are in the form of an Article comprising a dissolvable fibrous web structure. The fibers of the dissolvable fibrous web structure comprise a surfactant; a water soluble polymeric structurant; and a plasticizer. Additionally the ratio of the water soluble water soluble polymeric structurant to the active agent in the fiber is 3.5 or less. | 01-26-2012 |
20140329428 | DISSOLVABLE FIBROUS WEB STRUCTURE ARTICLE COMPRISING ACTIVE AGENTS - The personal care compositions of the present invention are in the form of an Article comprising a dissolvable fibrous web structure. The fibers of the dissolvable fibrous web structure comprise a surfactant; a water soluble polymeric structurant; and a plasticizer. Additionally the ratio of the water soluble water soluble polymeric structurant to the active agent in the fiber is 3.5 or less. | 11-06-2014 |
Joseph Daniel Brennan, Shoreline, WA US
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20090043533 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED PLY BOUNDARY AND ORIENTATION INSPECTION - A method for determining the positional laydown accuracy of an automated lamination machine during fabrication of a multiple layered part is described. The method includes measuring a position of a placement head of the lamination machine in a coordinate system, determining a location of a ply edge with respect to the placement head, transforming the location of the ply edge into the coordinate system, based on the measured head position, transforming the location of the ply edge from the coordinate system into a second coordinate system that is associated with the part being fabricated, and comparing actual ply edge location in the second coordinate system to an expected ply edge location defined in the second coordinate system, the second coordinate system associated with the part being fabricated, to determine the laydown accuracy of the machine. | 02-12-2009 |
Joseph P. Brennan, Doylestown, PA US
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20090215387 | IN-VEHICLE CELLULAR DEVICE BLOCKER TO RESTRICT CELLULAR USE FOR OPERATOR - In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a narrow beam jammer to generate jamming signals for the regional cellular frequency ranges for use in vehicles. The narrow beam is directed at the location of the driver so that jamming and detection of communications is limited thereto. The initiation of the jammer may also be based on other parameters such as vehicle speed and Bluetooth synchronization. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-27-2009 |
20110065456 | CELLULAR DEVICE DEACTIVATION SYSTEM - In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a wireless device that is capable of linking to a vehicle via a close range antenna, such as a Bluetooth antenna. Once the wireless device is linked to the vehicle it can receive location data and determine the speed of the wireless device. If the speed exceeds a predefined threshold the wireless device may have its wireless communications deactivated. If the wireless device is utilizing a hands free device wireless communications may be permitted. The use of the link to the vehicle ensures that the wireless device will not be deactivated when, for example, it is used on a train. In addition, waiting to gather location data and determine speed until when the wireless device is associated with a vehicle will save battery life. The wireless device may have a speed determination scheme that takes into account GPS multipath. | 03-17-2011 |
Kenneth D. Brennan, Plano, TX US
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20090002115 | METHOD TO IMPROVE INDUCTANCE WITH A HIGH-PERMEABILITY SLOTTED PLATE CORE IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An inductor structure ( | 01-01-2009 |
Kevin Brennan, Villa Park, IL US
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20100220478 | STAGGERED LED BASED HIGH-INTENSITY LIGHT - A high intensity LED based lighting array for use in an obstruction light with efficient uniform light output is disclosed. The high intensity LED based lighting array has a first concentric ring having a plurality of reflectors and light emitting diodes. The concentric ring has a planar surface mounting each of the plurality of reflectors in perpendicular relation to a respective one of the plurality of light emitting diodes. At least some of the first plurality of reflectors are adjustable relative to the position of the respective light emitting diode to produce a precise beam pattern from the light emitting diode. | 09-02-2010 |
20110235322 | LED BASED HIGH-INTENSITY LIGHT WITH SECONDARY DIFFUSER - A high intensity LED based lighting array for use in an obstruction light with efficient uniform light output is disclosed. The high intensity LED based lighting array has a ring assembly having a plurality of reflectors and light emitting diodes. The ring assembly has a planar surface mounting each of the plurality of primary reflectors in perpendicular relation to a respective one of the plurality of light emitting diodes. A secondary diffuser is positioned on the ring to mix light from the light emitting diodes to create a uniform light emission in a range of azimuth angles. | 09-29-2011 |
20120008327 | TAILORED SIDE-EMITTER PERIMETER BEACON - An optical element for a side emitting light that emits light from a light source at side directions relative to the horizon is disclosed. The optical element has an internal recess adapted to fit over a light source. The internal recess includes a collimating surface and interior refractive surfaces. An exterior refractive surface corresponding to the interior refractive surfaces is provided. A faceted prismatic reflecting surface corresponding with the collimating surface is provided. Light at a substantially horizontal angle relative to the horizon is emitted through the interior refractive surface through the exterior reflective surface to a side direction and light at a substantially vertical angle relative to the horizon is collimated by the collimating surface and reflected by the reflecting surface in the side direction. | 01-12-2012 |
20140343478 | Visible Light Photo-Disinfection Patch - A method and device are presented for providing patient safe light to a wound. The device includes a radiation source producing flora lethal radiation wavelengths, a radiation conduit detachably optically coupled to the radiation source, and a patch remotely located from the radiation source configured to at least partially conform to a surface contour of the wound. The patch includes a flexible panel formed of a radiation transmitting material able to withstand sterilization, including at least one surface with a disturbed surface area configured to emit radiation upon the wound. | 11-20-2014 |
Linda Brennan, Middletown, MD US
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20120156715 | Environmental Sentinel Biomonitor System (ESB) - An embodiment of the invention provides a system for toxicity identification in water. The system includes a cell maintenance device having a cooling component that maintains an internal storage area of the cell maintenance device within a temperature range of 4 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. Fluidic biochips in the cell maintenance device include one or more testing components for receiving living poikilothermic cells and at least one water test sample. A test unit receives the fluidic biochips and monitors a response to exposure of the poikilothermic cells to the water test sample. In at least one embodiment, the test unit is able to identify the degree of toxicity of the water sample within 60 minutes of receiving the fluidic biochip. | 06-21-2012 |
Mark D. Brennan, Jeffersonville, IN US
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20110105466 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SULT4A1-1 HAPLOTYPE - Methods and compositions relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status. | 05-05-2011 |
20110105467 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SULT4A1-1 HAPLOTYPE - Methods and compositions relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status. | 05-05-2011 |
20110105468 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SULT4A1-1 HAPLOTYPE - Methods and compositions relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status. | 05-05-2011 |
20110105469 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SULT4A1-1 HAPLOTYPE - Methods and compositions that relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status. | 05-05-2011 |
20120094854 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE OLANZAPINE POOR RESPONSE PREDICTOR GENE SIGNATURE - Methods and compositions relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a OPRP genetic signature are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the genetic signature. | 04-19-2012 |
20120277211 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SULT4A1-1 HAPLOTYPE - Methods and compositions that relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status. | 11-01-2012 |
20130090329 | Methods and Compositions for the Treatment of Psychotic Disorders Through the Identification of the Olanzapine Poor Response Predictor Genetic Signature - Methods and compositions relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a OPRP genetic signature are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the genetic signature. | 04-11-2013 |
Mark J. Brennan, Asheboro, NC US
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20090230018 | BATTERY PACKAGING - A display package includes a front cover having a first bulbous portion defining a flashlight retaining cavity. A display portion is adjacent the first bulbous portion. A container includes a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the first side wall of the container is connected to the display package by a living hinge. At least one battery is disposed inside the container and at least one flashlight is disposed inside the first bulbous portion. | 09-17-2009 |
Mark Joseph Brennan, Asheboro, NC US
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20090014353 | BATTERY BOX IN A BOX PACKAGING - A battery supply system comprising a display tray, an outer box and at least one inner box. The display tray includes a receiving area and a plurality of slots on sides of the receiving area. The outer box has a receptacle area and a pair of side flanges extending outwardly from the receptacle area. The at least one inner box is in the receptacle area of the outer box. The at least one inner box has at least one battery therein. The outer box is positioned in the tray by inserting the side flanges of the outer box in a pair of the slots, thereby maintaining the outer box in an upright displayed position within the tray. | 01-15-2009 |
Michael A. Brennan, Lakemoor, IL US
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20080242452 | DEVICE FOR TEACHING A BASEBALL PITCHER - A device for teaching a baseball or softball pitcher includes a storage unit for holding a pre-marked tape measure, a pitching rubber, and a home plate along with fastening devices for securing the pitching rubber and home plate in their desired position. | 10-02-2008 |
Michael Andrew Brennan, Bristow, VA US
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20110057804 | SEARCH AND RESCUE USING ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION - A system for search and rescue includes a rescue beacon including a radiation source to emit radiation, at least a portion of which includes ultraviolet c-band radiation, and an ultraviolet c-band detector to detect the ultraviolet c-band radiation to enable locating of the rescue beacon. | 03-10-2011 |
Michael Augustine Brennan, Sandy Hook, CT US
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20080259996 | METHOD OF SIGNALLING TEMPERATURE AND/OR BENEFIT AGENT RELEASE USING BAR COMPOSITION COMPRISING THERMOCHROMIC PIGMENT OR DYE - The invention relates to method of signaling temperature and/or benefit agent release using bar compositions comprising thermochromatic pigment or dye. In a preferred embodiment, the pigment is introduced in the form of a separate domain (e.g., separate chips) which separate chip or chips is combined with a surfactant-containing chips to form the final bar. | 10-23-2008 |
20080261843 | BAR COMPOSITION COMPRISING THERMOCHROMIC PIGMENT OR DYE SIGNALLING BENEFIT AGENT RELEASE OR OTHER USE - The invention relates to bar compositions comprising thermochromatic pigment or dye signaling temperature and/or benefit agent release. In a preferred embodiment, the pigment is introduced in the form of a separate domain (e.g., separate chips) which separate chip or chips is combined with a surfactant-containing chips to form the final bar. | 10-23-2008 |
Michael C. Brennan, Reston, VA US
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20110251781 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FLIGHT SUBSTITUTION AND REROUTE - Flight substitution and reroute is accomplished based on frequently updated flow constrained areas and a flight substitution system to minimize the impact of severe weather on the NAS. Each flight is assigned a route, a FCA controlled time of arrival (FCA_CTA) slot, a controlled time of departure, and a destination controlled time of arrival, wherein the flights are sorted according to the FCA_CTA slot to pass sequentially through an FCA. When a flight is re-routed, the subsequent flight FCA_CTA is updated with the FCA_CTA slot made available by the preceding flight. If such an update is not feasible, then the subsequent flight FCA_CTA is updated according to a slot credit substitution give-away method. The benefits and costs for rerouting a flight out of an AFP are input to an optimization framework for providing the best flight time and flight reroute options. | 10-13-2011 |
Michael J. Brennan, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20110071329 | Hydroalkylation of Aromatic Compounds Using EMM-12 - This disclosure relates to a process for manufacturing a mono-cycloalkyl-substituted aromatic compound, said process comprising contacting a feedstock comprising an aromatic compound and hydrogen under hydroalkylation reaction conditions with a catalyst system comprising a molecular sieve and at least one metal with hydrogenation activity, wherein said molecular sieve has, in its as-synthesized form and in calcined form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including peaks having a d-spacing maximum in the range of 14.17 to 12.57 Angstroms, a d-spacing maximum in the range of 12.1 to 12.56 Angstroms. | 03-24-2011 |
20110077438 | Hydroalkylation of Aromatic Compounds Using EMM-13 - This disclosure relates to a process for manufacturing a mono-cycloalkyl-substituted aromatic compound, said process comprising contacting a feedstock comprising an aromatic compound and hydrogen under hydroalkylation reaction conditions with a catalyst system comprising a molecular sieve, wherein said molecular sieve comprises a framework of tetrahedral atoms bridged by oxygen atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by a unit cell with atomic coordinates in nanometers shown in Table 2. | 03-31-2011 |
Mike Brennan, Bristow, VA US
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20110030539 | Device and Method for Controlled Breaching of Reinforced Concrete - A breaching apparatus includes an impactor element and a self-contained energy source. The self-contained energy source enables the impactor element to impact a first surface of a structure. The impactor element is configured to transmit a localized shock wave through the structure upon impact. The self-contained energy source is capable of accelerating the impactor element to a velocity sufficient to induce spalling at a second surface of the structure. Multiple breaching apparatuses can be supported by a frame to facilitate simultaneous or successive breaching of the structure. The breaching apparatus can be used in a method to breach a concrete structure. | 02-10-2011 |
Mike Brennan, Austin, TX US
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20090205703 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MOUNTING AND SUPPORTING A SOLAR PANEL - The present invention generally relates to a simple and cost effective device and method for mounting and supporting solar panels. A solar panel according to the present invention is supported from the backside via a plurality of elongated support members. The elongated support members may have open V-shaped or W-shaped arrangements and may be adhered to the solar panels through strong, flexible glue or double-sided tape that withstands significant environmental loads, such as wind uploading, yet remain flexible enough to minimize stress concentrations in the solar panels. The support members may be attached to a solar panel by a support member attachment module incorporated into an automated solar panel production line. A plurality of solar panels may be field mounted to a solar panel support structure having one or more piles or the like with at least a lower and upper transverse support rails spanning the plurality of solar panels. | 08-20-2009 |
Miles Brennan, Denver, CO US
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20090088337 | RET-Based Analyte Detection - Compositions and methods for Resonance Energy Transfer (RET) Based Detection of analyte binding are provided. | 04-02-2009 |
Miles B. Brennan, Denver, CO US
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20080207518 | Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Analogs and Related Methods - ACTH analog compounds of the present invention include compounds comprising an ACTH peptide sequence with one or more structural modifications that can have one or more of the following preferred ACTH analog biological functions: (1) reduction of corticosteroid secretion by adrenal membrane in the presence of the ACTH analog compared to unmodified ACTH, (2) reduction of corticosteroid secretion by adrenal membrane in the presence of endogenous ACTH and (3) increased MC-2R binding affinity with reduced activation of the MC-2R receptor compared to unmodified ACTH binding to the MC-2R melanocortin. The ACTH analog compounds of the present invention are therefore useful for treatment or prevention of diseases and disorders related to ACTH, ACTH receptors or corticosteroid secretion, such as premature labor and Cushing's Disease. | 08-28-2008 |
20100120155 | CONSTRUCTION OF FULLY-DELETED ADENOVIRUS-BASED GENE DELIVERY VECTORS AND USES THEREOF - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the construction of fully-deleted Adenovirus-based gene delivery vectors packaged without helper Adenovirus, and more particularly to their use in gene therapy for gene and protein expression, vaccine development, and immunosuppressive therapy for allogeneic transplantation. In an embodiment, a method for propagating an adenoviral vector includes (a) providing an Adenovirus packaging cell line; (b) transfecting a fully-deleted Adenoviral vector construct into the cell line; and optionally (c) transfecting a packaging construct into the cell line, wherein the fully-deleted Adenoviral vector construct and optionally the packaging construct can transfect the Adenovirus packaging cell line resulting in the encapsidation of a fully-deleted Adenoviral vector independent of helper Adenovirus. In an embodiment, a target cell is transduced with the encapsidated fully-deleted Adenoviral vector for treating a condition, disease or a disorder. | 05-13-2010 |
20100260681 | ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE ANALOGS AND RELATED METHODS - ACTH analog compounds of the present invention include compounds comprising an ACTH peptide sequence with one or more structural modifications that can have one or more of the following preferred ACTH analog biological functions: (1) reduction of corticosteroid secretion by adrenal membrane in the presence of the ACTH analog compared to unmodified ACTH, (2) reduction of corticosteroid secretion by adrenal membrane in the presence of endogenous ACTH and (3) increased MC-2R binding affinity with reduced activation of the MC-2R receptor compared to unmodified ACTH binding to the MC-2R melanocortin. The ACTH analog compounds of the present invention are therefore useful for treatment or prevention of diseases and disorders related to ACTH, ACTH receptors or corticosteroid secretion, such as premature labor and Cushing's Disease. | 10-14-2010 |
Patrick H. Brennan, Albuquerque, NM US
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20090304436 | RECYCLABLE RING BINDER APPARATUS WITH QUICK RELEASE RING METALS - A recyclable ring binder apparatus comprises a ring metal incorporating a set of binder rings that are formed of a pair of ring halves. The ring metal can be firmly fastened to a spine section of a binder hardcover by utilizing a post and a small arched snap clamp with a tap. The tap of the snap clamp can be pressed around a neck of the post utilizing a quick release clipping mechanism. The snap clamp can be accessed with an index finger and slid away from the post to remove the ring metal from the hardcover. The ring metal, the hardcover, the snap clamp and the post can be quickly separated into their perspective categories due to the clipping mechanism. Hence, it retains conformance of all components of the ring binder apparatus for recycling without increasing development and production cost. | 12-10-2009 |
20120057921 | RETRACTABLE MONEY DETECTOR APPARATUS - A retractable money detector apparatus for detecting counterfeit paper currency is disclosed. The apparatus comprises of a barrel for housing a sealing sleeve, a lanyard mechanism, a reservoir housing unit, and a spring. A plastic clip fitted into an end of the barrel houses a plunger and a rotor. A sealing sleeve keeps a marking tip from drying out when retracted. A lanyard mechanism can be utilized for closing the sealing sleeve. A reservoir-housing unit can include an ink reservoir and the marking tip. The reservoir can be filled with a special type of ink that detects the counterfeit when applied on the paper currency. | 03-08-2012 |
20140016989 | RECYCLABLE RING BINDER APPARATUS WITH QUICK RELEASE RING METALS - A recyclable ring binder apparatus comprises a ring metal incorporating a set of binder rings that are formed of a pair of ring halves. The ring metal can be firmly fastened to a spine section of a binder hardcover by utilizing a post and a small arched snap clamp with a tap. The tap of the snap clamp can be pressed around a neck of the post utilizing a quick release clipping mechanism. The snap clamp can be accessed with an index finger and slid away from the post to remove the ring metal from the hardcover. The ring metal, the hardcover, the snap clamp and the post can be quickly separated into their perspective categories due to the clipping mechanism. Hence, it retains conformance of all components of the ring binder apparatus for recycling without increasing development and production cost. | 01-16-2014 |
Patrick J. Brennan, Richfield, OH US
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20090023218 | TEST METHOD FOR DETERMINING ETCH PERFORMANCE OF COATED SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a test method for simulating outdoor exposure conditions for testing a coated substrate to evaluate environmental etching of paint caused by acid rain. The test method requires that the test substrate have an acid solution having a pH of less than 6.0 applied thereto by spray or in atomized droplets. The substrate is held in a substantially horizontal position of less than 15° to the horizontal and exposed to heat of above a black panel temperature of 30° C. and light during testing. The light source must emit light in the spectral distribution of at least visible and ultraviolet light, including the spectral distribution of sunlight. Following exposure to testing the substrate is evaluated for environmental etch. | 01-22-2009 |
Patrick J. Brennan, Mount Holly, NC US
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20100174573 | ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE NARRATIVE SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for modeling and estimating costs for a project, such as a construction or remodeling project. For example, embodiments of the present invention provide a project cost modeling system having a communication interface configured to receive a first level input for a first level project parameter from a user, a memory configured to store a rule, and a processor operatively connected to the communication interface and the memory and configured to determine a second level project parameter and a second level input for the second level project parameter based at least partially on a comparison of the first level input to the rule. The system is further configured to compute cost estimates and provide cost models based at least partially on the first level input, the second level input, and/or information about other projects stored in the memory. | 07-08-2010 |
Paul J. Brennan, Rochester, NY US
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20100011967 | WINE POURING REGULATOR AND AERATOR THEREIN - A bottle top regulator/aerator for controlling the flow from a bottle having a narrow cylindrical opening through which wine or similar liquid may be poured. The dispensing apparatus includes, in combination, an air inductor, a regulating cartridge having a percolation labyrinth, and an anti-drip trough integrated within a housing. The application of this apparatus provides for both the rapid aeration of the wine, as well as a uniform flow rate absent the hazard of post-pouring droplets. | 01-21-2010 |
20120272831 | WINE POURING REGULATOR AND AERATOR THEREIN - A bottle top regulator/aerator for controlling the flow from a bottle having a narrow cylindrical opening through which wine or similar liquid may be poured. The dispensing apparatus includes, in combination, an air inductor, a regulating cartridge having a percolation labyrinth, and an anti-drip trough integrated within a housing. The application of this apparatus provides for both the rapid aeration of the wine, as well as a uniform flow rate absent the hazard of post-pouring droplets. | 11-01-2012 |
Paul Joseph Brennan, Plainsboro, NJ US
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20110307416 | Systems and Methods for Offering and Servicing Hedge Funds - A family of hedge funds, serving as “feeder funds” into underlying single-manager hedge funds, formed to provide smaller investors with the ability to allocate and reallocate assets among alternative strategies, and this basic structure combining interrelated systems and methods for offering, redeeming, exchanging, valuing, reporting and servicing the same is a new approach. The system and methods described herein provide investors having less than ultra-high net worth portfolios with access to hedge funds and the potential valuable diversification to an overall portfolio, and the ability to customize their portfolio of hedge funds to their individual needs and adjust such portfolio over time as seen fit in light of changing financial needs and market conditions. This invention gives a wide range of investors access to hedge funds, creating economic value using a new source of stable investor capital for hedge fund managers, a value shared with investors through reduced costs. | 12-15-2011 |
Paul R. Brennan, Centennial, CO US
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20100170222 | MECHANICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING ACCUMULATOR ATTENUATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A liquid/gas interface pressure accumulator and mechanical filter device is especially adapted for use within a propellant utilization monitoring system of a space launch vehicle. The device provides a retrofit solution for overcoming problems associated with liquid entering a pressure sensing lines and pressure noises that collectively harm the ability to accurately measure fuel and oxidizer levels. One device is attached to each fuel and oxidizer tank of the launch vehicle. Each device includes a housing and an internal sensing chamber that is used to accumulate liquid before it can enter a pressure sensing communication line connected to a pressure sensing transducer. The construction of the device also allows filtering of undesirable pressure noises due to vibration, pressure pulsations, and other vibratory events that occur during operation of the space vehicle. The device is also selectively tunable to filter out certain frequencies and frequency ranges/bands. The invention in other aspects includes methods of improving pressure sensing applications in a propellant utilization monitoring system. | 07-08-2010 |
Peter S. Brennan, Lakeville, MN US
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20110208427 | Location Identification Systems and Methods - Embodiments provide systems and methods for identifying one or more locations in a selected geographic region of interest. In certain cases a processor-executed method for generating location identification codes is provided. The method includes receiving information about a selected geographic region, a standard areal unit, and a predetermined set of characters, and then generating one or more location identification codes after determining the total number of areal units in the region and the number of character positions in the code. An interactive mapping system includes inputs/outputs, memory, and a processor programmed to receive a location identification code, retrieve and display a location description for verification, and retrieve and display map data corresponding to the location identification code. | 08-25-2011 |
Robert Brennan, Portland, OR US
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20090327584 | Apparatus and method for multi-level cache utilization - In some embodiments, a non-volatile cache memory may include a multi-level non-volatile cache memory configured to be located between a system memory and a mass storage device of an electronic system and a controller coupled to the multi-level non-volatile cache memory, wherein the controller is configured to control utilization of the multi-level non-volatile cache memory. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 12-31-2009 |
20120203960 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI-LEVEL CACHE UTILIZATION - In some embodiments, a non-volatile cache memory may include a multi-level non-volatile cache memory configured to be located between a system memory and a mass storage device of an electronic system and a controller coupled to the multi-level non-volatile cache memory, wherein the controller is configured to control utilization of the multi-level non-volatile cache memory. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 08-09-2012 |
Robert J. Brennan, Portland, OR US
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20090002939 | Systems and methods for fan speed optimization - Systems and methods for controlling cooling fan speed based on ambient noise levels are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a method for controlling cooling fan speed. The method may include receiving an indication of a current ambient noise level at a computer system and predicting noise due to one or more cooling fans at an expected operator position for the computer system based on a first speed of the cooling fan(s). Embodiments of the method may also include comparing the predicted operation position noise due to the cooling fan(s) with the current ambient noise level and adjusting the cooling fan(s) to a second speed based on the comparison between the predicted operator position noise and the current ambient noise level. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 01-01-2009 |
Ryan G. Brennan, Arlington, VA US
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20100229999 | System and Method For Automated Sample Introduction - A method, system and apparatus for an automated sample introduction system, utilizing a demountable direct injection high efficiency nebulizer (d-DIHEN) is provided which incorporates an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) for the measurement of the phosphorus content in acid-digested nucleotides and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The solution uptake rate and volume are reduced from 170 μL min | 09-16-2010 |
Sarah Brennan, Baltimore, MD US
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20100055705 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CANCER - The invention is drawn novel methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer, and for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer in a subject. In particular aspects, the invention relates to the finding that the protein tristetraprolin (TTP) is decreased or repressed in a myriad and diversity of cancers. To this end, TTP represents a viable therapeutic option for the treatment of cancer. Additionally, TTP represents a clinically useful biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer. | 03-04-2010 |
Satin S. Brennan, Redmond, WA US
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20090186629 | Caller Identification with Caller Geographical Location - Caller identification with caller geographical location is provided. The caller's geographical location represents the actual or approximate geographical location of the caller at the time the call is placed rather than the billing or exchange location. Additional information can be requested based on the caller's geographical location, such as directions, nearby sites of interest, and traffic reports. A call recipient can request that this additional information be sent to the caller. For privacy purposes and security, a caller can limit the amount of information that is transmitted to call recipients. | 07-23-2009 |
Sean M. Brennan, Grafton, OH US
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20110056948 | Pharmaceutical Container Having Non-Child-Resistant Closure - A non-child-resistant closure and container system for a pharmaceuticals comprises a cap configured to cooperate with a2 container. The container has at least one bayonet structure that includes a leading taper, a recess, and a backstop. The cap has an outer shell that includes a skirt and at least one lug formed thereon. The lug is configured to cooperate with the bayonet structure such that one of an audible signal and a tactile sensation is produced upon closing the cap onto the container. The cap is closed onto the container by rotating the cap until a portion of the lug enters the recess. The lug is further configured to be released from the recess by reverse rotation of the cap causing the lug to move axially relative to the recess. | 03-10-2011 |
Sean M. Brennan, Avon, OH US
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20080272515 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CLOSURE DEVICE AND A CONTAINER - A method for forming a closure device for a container is disclosed including providing a first mold component having a first annular groove. The first annular groove is configured to form a skirt of the closure device. A plurality of ejector blades are provided and are positioned within the mold component. The blades include a notch for forming a lug on an inner surface of the skirt. The lug is back-locked relative to the mold component. A moldable material is introduced into a mold cavity to form the closure device. The device is removed from the mold component by moving the blades along a path defined by tracks formed in the mold component that is generally along a vertical axis of the mold component, wherein the path includes a radially outward component, and the moving of the blades relieves the back-lock of the lug formed on the closure device. | 11-06-2008 |
20090101616 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CLOSURE DEVICE AND A CONTAINER - A method for forming a closure device for a container is disclosed including providing a first mold component having a first annular groove. The first annular groove is configured to form a skirt of the closure device. A plurality of ejector blades are provided and are positioned within the mold component. The blades include a notch for forming a lug on an inner surface of the skirt. The lug is back-locked relative to the mold component. A moldable material is introduced into a mold cavity to form the closure device. The device is removed from the mold component by moving the blades along a path defined by tracks formed in the mold component that is generally along a vertical axis of the mold component, wherein the path includes a radially outward component, and the moving of the blades relieves the back-lock of the lug formed on the closure device. | 04-23-2009 |
Sean P. Brennan, Merrimacport, MA US
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20100057636 | System And Method For ETF Investing - A system and method for ETF investing that provides a primary exchange traded fund (PETF) that comprises a plurality of shares, wherein the primary exchange traded fund comprises investments in a plurality of secondary exchange traded funds (SETF). The system and method enable intraday, or other periodic, trading of a variable number and type of ETFs through a single ETF, based on one or more categories and factors including, but not limited to, real-time NAVs. | 03-04-2010 |
Stephen Brennan, Bedford, TX US
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20120106728 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - Methods and systems providing access to integrated communications services are disclosed. A notification of a call to a user is received at a device associated with the user, the device being connected to a data network and including a base unit, a handset, and a user interface, wherein the device is determined based on retrieved data corresponding to the user, and the retrieved data was retrieved using information pertaining to the call. Input from the user indicative of a response to the notification is also received at the device. Response information reflective of the response to the notification is then sent to the server, wherein the server instructs a service control point to connect the call based on the response to the notification. | 05-03-2012 |
Stephen C. Brennan, Stoneham, MA US
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20110066661 | Apparatus and Methods for Displaying and Determining Dependency Relationships among Subsystems in a Computer Software System - A method is provided for managing, in a computer system, design of a database system having a set of schemata. The method includes, in a first computer process, extracting dependencies from the database system and identifying the set of schemata. The method further includes, for each specific schema in the set of schemata, creating in a second computer process a partition that, in turn, contains a further partition for each element of the specific schema, so as to establish a hierarchy of partitions in accordance with the structure of the set of schemata. The method also includes storing a representation of the database system including subsystems, dependency relationships among the subsystems, and the hierarchy of partitions. Finally, the method includes providing a graphical output from the computer system, based on the stored representation, in which appears a display of the subsystems in a hierarchy of partitions within a dependency structure matrix, such matrix graphically indicating the dependency relationships among subsystems. Related apparatus and computer products are also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
Stephen P. Brennan, Bedford, TX US
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20090060155 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CALL MANAGEMENT WITH USER INTERVENTION - Methods and systems for managing a call in real-time are disclosed. Methods and systems consistent with the present invention manage a call in real-time based on input from a user. A service center receives information pertaining to a call to the user from a service control point and sends a notification of the call to a device associated with the user. The service center receives a response to the notification from the user. Thereafter, the service center instructs the service control point to connect the call based on the response. | 03-05-2009 |
20140378110 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CALL MANAGEMENT WITH USER INTERVENTION - Methods and systems for managing a call in real-time are disclosed. Methods and systems consistent with the present invention manage a call in real-time based on input from a user. A service center receives information pertaining to a call to the user from a service control point and sends a notification of the call to a device associated with the user. The service center receives a response to the notification from the user. Thereafter, the service center instructs the service control point to connect the call based on the response. | 12-25-2014 |
Steven J. Brennan, Farmington, CT US
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20090172126 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED ACCESS TO A FUNDS DISPENSING DEVICE FROM EXTERNAL PROCESSORS - Systems and methods for providing controlled access to value dispensing devices are described and in certain examples, systems including those for providing controlled access to a postage meter from multiple programs executing on an external collocated processor are described. | 07-02-2009 |
20110313929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED ACCESS TO A FUNDS DISPENSING DEVICE FROM EXTERNAL PROCESSORS - Systems and methods for providing controlled access to value dispensing devices are described and in certain examples, systems including those for providing controlled access to a postage meter from multiple programs executing on an external collocated processor are described. | 12-22-2011 |
Steven K. Brennan, Matthews, NC US
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20090032145 | Method of forming a multilayer, corrosion-resistant finish - ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention is directed to a high protection coating process that is particularly useful for substrates in need of corrosion protection. The invention provides methods of applying a non-chrome passivating layer or conversion coating to a substrate and optionally, a secondary conversion or passivating layer to the non-chrome passivating layer or conversion coating, and articles having said coatings thereon. | 02-05-2009 |
Steven M. Brennan, Golden, CO US
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20090184063 | MINIMAL RESIDUAL LIQUID RETENTION FILTER HOUSING - A filter housing with a socket drain for minimizing waste and downstream contamination of valuable fluids during filter element changes. | 07-23-2009 |
Terrence Brennan, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20080312692 | Multi-level spinal stabilization system - Multi-level spinal stabilization devices, systems and methods are provided that include at least one multi-level connector, one elongated member with an enlarged head, at least one pedicle screw, and at least one mechanism that supports three degrees of rotational freedom relative to both the elongated member and the pedicle screw each. The mechanism may include universal joint mechanisms or ball and socket mechanisms. In the case of the ball and socket mechanisms, the enlarged head of the elongated member cooperates with a first socket member of the multi-level connector to define a dynamic junction that allows the socket member to move relative to the enlarged head of the elongated member while remaining engaged therewith. | 12-18-2008 |
Theresa Brennan, Garnet Valley, PA US
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20120101940 | END-TO-END MONITORING OF A RETAIL PAYMENTS PROCESS - The Embodiments of the invention comprise computer program products, systems, and methods for monitoring a retail payments process where a financial institution receives check payments for various types of transactions, such as but not limited to credit card payments, mortgage payments, student loan payments, car payments, etc. The image capture machines capture images of the checks and the associated check data. The check images are grouped into batches based on the client (i.e. the paying bank, third-party processing entity) that the checks are sent to in order to receive payments from the paying bank. The grouped batches are electronically sent to the proper client for processing. The individual checks in the batch are posted and settled to the customer's account. The process is monitored based on client processing limits to track, identify, and fix any batch exceptions that occur during processing. | 04-26-2012 |
20130041827 | Automated Inventory and Return Letter Process - In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes an intake module, the intake module operable to process a plurality of payment instruments. The system includes a memory operable to store an image file associated with one of the payment instruments, the payment instrument associated with a payment account, and store a plurality of flagged account records. The system also includes a processor operable to determine if at least one flagged account record exists that is associated with the payment account and create a payment exception record if a flagged account record exists that is associated with the payment account. The processor is also operable to determine a status of the payment exception record, associate the status of the payment exception record with the image file, and designate a physical destination of the payment instrument, wherein the physical destination is designated based on the status of the payment exception record. | 02-14-2013 |
Thomas Charles Brennan, Rochester, MN US
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20120089955 | IMPLEMENTING ROUTING FIRST FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING AND IMPROVED WIRING OF HETEROGENEOUS HIERARCHICAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing routing first for rapid prototyping and improved wiring of heterogeneous hierarchical integrated circuit chips. Placement for each of a plurality of random logic macros (RLMs) is identified. Predefined wiring shapes are created for each of the identified RLMs. Full chip wire routing is defined responsive to the created predefined wiring shapes for each of the identified RLMs. | 04-12-2012 |
Tim Brennan, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100259941 | Covering for a lighting device - An electronic component, e.g., a stage light, covered with a vehicle wrap material, to change the color. | 10-14-2010 |
Timothy J. Brennan, Glen Allen, VA US
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20080256848 | Middle distillate fuels with a sustained conductivity benefit - The disclosure provides conductivity improving concentrates and methods for improving conductivity and reducing risks associated with static discharge in middle distillate fuel compositions, particularly ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels. The conductivity improvement is provided in the presence of a basic nitrogen component and is sustained for an extended period, thus permitting the antistatic agent to be pre-blended with in an additive concentrate or to the fuel well in advance of the time when the improved conductivity might actually be needed, such as when the fuel is dispensed into a bulk container. | 10-23-2008 |
Timothy J. Brennan, Glenn Allen, VA US
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20080256849 | Conductivity of middle distillate fuels with a combination of detergent and cold flow improver - The disclosure provides conductivity improving concentrates and methods for improving conductivity and reducing risks associated with static discharge in middle distillate fuel compositions, particularly diesel fuels. The conductivity improvement is provided by the combination of a detergent and a cold flow improver, which are preferably and advantageously pre-blended in an additive concentrate. The disclosure is particularly beneficial for ultra-low sulfur fuel compositions in that it provides a conductivity benefit without adding sulfur into the fuel composition. | 10-23-2008 |
William Brennan, Austin, TX US
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20090159321 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKING LAYERS AND PROCESSES OF FORMING THE SAME - An electronic device can include a conductive feature and an ultraviolet (“UV”) blocking layer overlying the conductive feature. The electronic device can also include an insulating layer overlying the UV blocking layer. The electronic device can further include a conductive structure extending into an opening within the insulating layer, wherein the conductive structure is electrically connected to the conductive feature. In one aspect, the UV blocking layer lies within 90 nm of the conductive structure. The insulating layer can be at least 4 times thicker than the UV blocking layer. In another aspect, a method can be used in forming the electronic device. In still a further aspect, a system can include the electronic device, a processor, and a display, wherein the processor is electrically coupled to the electronic device and the display. | 06-25-2009 |
20120218700 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKING LAYERS AND PROCESSES OF FORMING THE SAME - An electronic device can include a conductive feature and an ultraviolet (“UV”) blocking layer overlying the conductive feature. The electronic device can also include an insulating layer overlying the UV blocking layer. The electronic device can further include a conductive structure extending into an opening within the insulating layer, wherein the conductive structure is electrically connected to the conductive feature. In one aspect, the UV blocking layer lies within 90 nm of the conductive structure. The insulating layer can be at least 4 times thicker than the UV blocking layer. In another aspect, a method can be used in forming the electronic device. In still a further aspect, a system can include the electronic device, a processor, and a display, wherein the processor is electrically coupled to the electronic device and the display. | 08-30-2012 |
William S. Brennan, Austin, TX US
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20090176369 | LOW-H PLASMA TREATMENT WITH N2 ANNEAL FOR ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES - A method for forming a single damascene and/or dual damascene, contact and interconnect structure, comprising: performing front end processing, depositing copper including a copper barrier, annealing the copper in at least 90% N | 07-09-2009 |