Mckenna, US
Andrew J. Mckenna, Warwick, RI US
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20110087166 | LABORATORY SYRINGE PUMPS - A syringe pump which includes a pusher block is slidably mounted on bearings on one or more guide rails. The pusher block is advanced or retracted by a lead screw having an axis which is offset from the axis of the one or more guide rails which are supported at their respective ends by support blocks, wherein forward and/or trailing sides of the pusher block bearings are extended, and wherein the guide rail support blocks include recesses for accommodating the extended ends of the pusher block slide bearings. In another embodiment, the syringe pump includes quick connect-disconnect fixtures for loading and unloading syringes. Other mechanical and programmable improvements are described in the specification. | 04-14-2011 |
20120177507 | LABORATORY SYRINGE PUMPS - A syringe pump which includes a pusher block is slidably mounted on bearings on one or more guide rails. The pusher block is advanced or retracted by a lead screw having an axis which is offset from the axis of the one or more guide rails which are supported at their respective ends by support blocks, wherein forward and/or trailing sides of the pusher block bearings are extended, and wherein the guide rail support blocks include recesses for accommodating the extended ends of the pusher block slide bearings. In another embodiment, the syringe pump includes quick connect-disconnect fixtures for loading and unloading syringes. Other mechanical and programmable improvements are described in the specification. | 07-12-2012 |
20120183455 | LABORATORY SYRINGE PUMPS - A syringe pump which includes a pusher block is slidably mounted on bearings on one or more guide rails. The pusher block is advanced or retracted by a lead screw having an axis which is offset from the axis of the one or more guide rails which are supported at their respective ends by support blocks, wherein forward and/or trailing sides of the pusher block bearings are extended, and wherein the guide rail support blocks include recesses for accommodating the extended ends of the pusher block slide bearings. In another embodiment, the syringe pump includes quick connect-disconnect fixtures for loading and unloading syringes. Other mechanical, and programmable improvements are described in the specification. | 07-19-2012 |
20130092244 | LABORATORY SYRINGE PUMPS - A syringe pump which includes a pusher block is slidably mounted on bearings on one or more guide rails. The pusher block is advanced or retracted by a lead screw having an axis which is offset from the axis of the one or more guide rails which are supported at their respective ends by support blocks, wherein forward and/or trailing sides of the pusher block bearings are extended, and wherein the guide rail support blocks include recesses for accommodating the extended ends of the pusher block slide bearings. In another embodiment, the syringe pump includes quick connect-disconnect fixtures for loading and unloading syringes. Other mechanical, and programmable improvements are described in the specification. | 04-18-2013 |
Andrew John Mckenna, Mason, OH US
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20110306271 | Swimming Pool Water Toy - A toy for receiving and shooting a constant stream of water is comprised of a tubular connection port or mounting means, and a hollow foam tube. The hollow foam tube is connected to a return line of a swimming pool circulation system via the tubular connection port, wherein a first end of the connection port is sized to connect to the return line and a second end of the connection port is sized to connect to the proximal end of the hollow foam tube, and wherein water flows from the return line, through the connection port and the channel of the hollow foam tube, and then out of the distal end of the tube when connected, to provide a constant flow of water shooting out of the toy. | 12-15-2011 |
Barbara Mckenna, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090317856 | Multimodal Spectroscopic Systems and Methods for Classifying Biological Tissue - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue and compare the response data with preset criteria configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes for subsequent biopsy or remedial measures as necessary. | 12-24-2009 |
20100330611 | Multimodal Spectroscopic Systems and Methods for Classifying Biological Tissue - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue and compare the response data with an empirical equation configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes for subsequent biopsy or remedial measures as necessary. | 12-30-2010 |
20120245473 | MULTIMODAL SPECTROSCOPIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLASSIFYING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - Multimodal optical spectroscopy systems and methods produce a spectroscopic event to obtain spectroscopic response data from biological tissue, either ex vivo or in vivo, and compare the response data with a model configured to correlate the measured response data and the most probable attributes of the tissue, thus facilitating classification of the tissue based on those attributes. | 09-27-2012 |
Barbara J. Mckenna, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110212889 | USE OF LEPTIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF FATTY LIVER DISEASES AND CONDITIONS - The invention generally relates to the use of leptin in the treatment of a leptin-responsive disease or condition in a non-lipodystrophic subject. More particularly, the invention is directed to the use of leptin in the treatment of a fatty liver disease in a non-lipodystrophic subject with a relative leptin deficiency. The invention includes methods for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in a non-lipodystrophic subject. The invention includes the treatment of conditions ranging from ectopic lipid accumulation (steatosis) to cirrhosis. | 09-01-2011 |
Brian Mckenna, Scituate, MA US
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20120220022 | HIGH THROUGHPUT MULTICHANNEL READER AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to the field of high content screening of particles, e.g., cells in a flow cytometric system. In particular, the present invention relates to devices, methods and systems to obtain line-scan images of particles, e.g., cells, of a plurality of different samples simultaneously, where the line-scan images can be used to identify cells based on at least one of a variety of phenotypic characteristics such as shape, asymmetry, and intracellular information for cell sorting and selection. In some embodiments, the line-scan images are obtained as the particles, e.g., cells, in a plurality of different samples flow through a plurality of microchannels, reducing the need and time for focusing of the image detection system. In some embodiments, the laser spot size has a small spatial resolution for rapid capturing of images of cells. In some embodiments, the laser spot size has a larger spatial resolution for imaging of larger particles or cells, e.g., rare cells in a sample. In some embodiments, the devices, methods and systems are automated for a high-throughput, high content screening of particles such as cells in a plurality of samples. | 08-30-2012 |
Brian Mckenna, Merrimack, NH US
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20110143644 | AIR REMOVAL UNIT - An air removal unit configured for removing exhaust air from an equipment rack or enclosure includes multiple fans to achieve a high airflow capacity while defining a compact and portable structure. The unit removably installs along an exhaust side of an equipment rack or enclosure to provide capabilities for managing the thermal output of equipment, such as servers, CPUs, communications, internetworking and other types of equipment. The unit includes one or more upper fan modules and one or more lower fan modules positioned below the upper fan modules. The upper and the lower fan modules are arranged in a stacked configuration along the depth of the unit with the lower fan modules positioned in an offset orientation relative to the upper fan modules. The stacked configuration and the offset orientation of the fan modules help to incorporate multiple fans with the unit while maintaining the compact and portable design. The unit is further configured to serve as a door of an equipment rack or enclosure to thereby provide access to the unit and the rack or enclosure during operation. The unit can be incorporated with a ventilation system or a cooling air system associated with an equipment room or data center. | 06-16-2011 |
Brian K. Mckenna, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080301202 | METHOD FOR SPOOLING EXPERIMENTAL DATA - Methods and system for efficient collection and storage of experimental data allow experimental data from high-throughput, feature-rich data collection systems, such as high-throughput cell data collection systems to be efficiently collected, stored, managed and displayed. The methods and system can be used, for example, for storing, managing, and displaying cell image data and cell feature data collected from microplates including multiple wells and a variety of bio-chips in which an experimental compound has been applied to a population of cells. The methods and system provide a flexible and scalable repository of experimental data including multiple databases at multiple locations including pass-through databases that can be easily managed and allows cell data to be analyzed, manipulated and archived. The methods and system may improve the identification, selection, validation and screening of new drug compounds that have been applied to populations of cells. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306989 | METHOD FOR EFFICIENT COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF EXPERIMENTAL DATA - Methods and system for efficient collection and storage of experimental data allow experimental data from high-throughput, feature-rich data collection systems, such as high-throughput cell data collection systems to be efficiently collected, stored, managed and displayed. The methods and system can be used, for example, for storing, managing, and displaying cell image data and cell feature data collected from microplates including multiple wells and a variety of bio-chips in which an experimental compound has been applied to a population of cells. The methods and system provide a flexible and scalable repository of experimental data including multiple databases at multiple locations including pass-through databases that can be easily managed and allows cell data to be analyzed, manipulated and archived. The methods and system may improve the identification, selection, validation and screening of new drug compounds that have been applied to populations of cells. | 12-11-2008 |
Brian W. Mckenna, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20100048341 | AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING MECHANISM FOR CIRCULATING LUBRICATING FLUID TO WHEEL ENDS - An axle assembly with an axle shaft, an annular disc and a pair of change members. The axle shaft includes an unthreaded body portion having a first diameter. The annular disc is mounted on the body portion and has a central aperture through which the unthreaded body portion is received. The central aperture has a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter. Rotation of the axle shaft causes the annular disc to translate on the unthreaded body portion between the change members and wherein a direction in which the annular disc translates is changed through contact between the annular disc and the change members. | 02-25-2010 |
Christopher Mckenna, Glenside, PA US
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20130151994 | System and Method for Identifying a User - Systems and methods for identifying a user are disclosed. One aspect comprises providing an address element and a class identifier, receiving a request for a file, wherein the request comprises the address element and the class identifier, comparing the class identifier to a comparator element, providing a first file if the class identifier is within the comparator element, and providing a second file if the class identifier is outside the comparator element. | 06-13-2013 |
Daniel Patrick Mckenna, Gainesville, FL US
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20120071744 | Sensor Interface System - A sensor interface system for providing a connection between at least one sensor and a maternal-fetal monitor, wherein the interface system converts electrical muscle activity captured by the sensor(s) into uterine activity data signals for use by the maternal-fetal monitor. The sensor interface system of the invention preferably includes a conversion means for converting the signals from the sensor(s) into signals similar to those produced by a tocodynamometer. | 03-22-2012 |
David Mckenna, Sedgwick, KS US
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20100009047 | Enhanced Fresh Meat - This invention includes brine mixtures and methods for enhancing fresh meat cuts with brine mixtures. In selected embodiments, the brine mixture includes gelatin, water and optional additives. In one embodiment the brine mixture may be substantially or entirely free of phosphates. | 01-14-2010 |
David R. Mckenna, Benton, KS US
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20090214724 | Meat packaging - Meat products are provided to an automated bagging system in a controlled and managed manner. Packaging systems in accordance with the present invention preferably include one or more buffering systems capable controlling the flow of meat products to a bagging system. Buffering systems are positioned along a meat product packaging line to provide such flow control. Plural buffering systems may be used as arranged in one or both of in series and in parallel. | 08-27-2009 |
20090232959 | High pressure meat product processing - Processes that utilize one or more pressurization and depressurization treatments to tenderize fresh cuts of meat are described. | 09-17-2009 |
20100056898 | Objective Methods of Estimating Age of Animals and Carcasses - An age of an animal or animal carcass is estimated using a measurement or measurements of physical properties of the animal or carcass. A correlation between at least one physical property or characteristic and the animal's age is determined. A measurement of the at least one physical property or characteristic is made using non-invasive technology. An estimated age is then determined comparing the measured at least one property to the correlation of property and age. | 03-04-2010 |
20100130114 | MEAT FABRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention includes meat fabrication systems and methods. The system according to one embodiment includes a conveyor ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100304652 | AUTOMATED MEAT BREAKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An automated system and method for breaking a primal cut of meat into smaller components includes a conveyor for advancing the primal cut from a first end of the system to a second end of the system, at least one automated cutting assembly for performing a first cut and a second cut to separate the primal cut into three sub-components, and a guide for orienting the primal cut on the conveyor. In some embodiments, the guide is configured to align with a spinal groove in the primal cut. In some embodiments, the at least one automated cutting assembly includes a first automated cutting assembly for performing the first cut and a second automated cutting assembly for performing the second cut. | 12-02-2010 |
20120018353 | MEAT SORTATION - A system and method for sorting animal protein is provided. The method includes determining a desired characteristic of a cut of meat from an animal portion and associating the desired characteristic with an attribute of the animal portion. The attribute is ascertained and the animal portion is sorted based on the ascertained attribute. Like animal portions are grouped together for further processing as a group. | 01-26-2012 |
20120108155 | AUTOMATED FAT TRIMMING SYSTEM - An automated system and method for trimming fat from an outer surface of a primal of meat includes a conveyor for advancing the meat, an imaging system for creating at least one image of the meat in order to create a fat profile, and a trimming assembly that removes fat from the outer surface of the meat based on the created fat profile. An orientation device is used to secure and guide the meat on the conveyor. In some embodiments, the orientation device is configured to align with a spinal groove in the meat. In some embodiments, the primal of meat is a short loin; in some embodiments, it is a sirloin. | 05-03-2012 |
20120276273 | METHOD OF DETACHING A MUSCLE AND BEEF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - Described is a method of detaching a muscle from a beef cattle carcass, the method comprising the steps of: locating the muscle comprising at least one attachment point to the beef cattle carcass; and detaching the attachment point of the muscle from the beef cattle carcass prior to the onset of rigor mortis. An assembly line method is also described. Also, described are muscles comprising a substantially symmetrical and cylindrical-shape. In addition, described are muscle beef products that are produced by the methods described herein. | 11-01-2012 |
20130019574 | MEAT PACKAGING - Meat products are provided to an automated bagging system in a controlled and managed manner. Packaging systems in accordance with the present invention preferably include one or more buffering systems capable controlling the flow of meat products to a bagging system. Buffering systems are positioned along a meat product packaging line to provide such flow control. Plural buffering systems may be used as arranged in one or both of in series and in parallel. | 01-24-2013 |
20130209634 | HIGH PRESSURE PASTEURIZING OF WHOLE MUSCLE MEATS - A process for preserving fresh meat which includes the steps of a) packaging fresh meat in a sealed package; b) placing the packaged fresh meat in a pressurization vessel and closing the vessel; c) pressurizing the pressurization vessel containing the packaged fresh meat to an elevated pressure of at least 50,000 psi pressure so that the packaged fresh meat is placed under the elevated pressure; d) maintaining the elevated pressure on the packaged fresh meat for a time of from 1 to 300 seconds and at a temperature of from −2° C. to 8° C.; e) reducing the pressure on the packaged fresh meat to ambient pressure; and f) removing the meat from the pressurization vessel. Pathogens are effectively killed using this process, providing manufacturing efficiencies and longer product shelf life as compared to other meat handling procedures. | 08-15-2013 |
20130344787 | MEAT FABRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention includes meat fabrication systems and methods. The system according to one embodiment includes a conveyor ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140205739 | MEAT SORTATION - A system and method for sorting animal protein is provided. The method includes determining a desired characteristic of a cut of meat from an animal portion and associating the desired characteristic with an attribute of the animal portion. The attribute is ascertained and the animal portion is sorted based on the ascertained attribute. Like animal portions are grouped together for further processing as a group. | 07-24-2014 |
20150024667 | MEAT TENDERIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A method for tenderizing meat of a red meat slaughter animal including separating a vertebral column of the animal, hanging the carcass by pelvic suspension and applying electrical stimulation to the animal's musculature. Vertebral column separation is performed prior to the onset of rigor mortis to enable stretching of muscle fibers in the carcass. Electrical stimulation is focused on a midsection of the animal. | 01-22-2015 |
Douglas B. Mckenna, Avondale, PA US
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20090301493 | ADSORBENTS AND INHALATION DEVICES - An adsorbent is described. The adsorbent may include a membrane and an adsorbent material encapsulated within the membrane. An inhalation device is also described. The inhalation device may include a housing and a membrane within the housing. The membrane may encapsulate an adsorbent material. The membrane may be positioned such that airflow through the housing passes across but not through the membrane. | 12-10-2009 |
20110206572 | Adsorbent System for Removal of Gaseous Contaminants - This invention relates to an adsorbent system, adsorbent cartridge, and external canister for removing gaseous contaminants from air or another gas. | 08-25-2011 |
20120090470 | ADSORBENT CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY WITH END CAP - This invention relates to an adsorbent cartridge assembly having at least one end cap, and systems related thereto, for removing gaseous contaminants from the air or other gases. | 04-19-2012 |
20130276634 | DURABLE ADSORBENT MATERIAL AND ADSORBENT PACKS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Provided herein are a parallel passage contractors, which may be useful in pressure swing adsorption (PSA), pressure and temperature swing adsorption (PTSA), or vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) systems, having one or more self-supported adsorbent sheets arranged in multiple, overlapping layers mechanically spaced to allow gas flow. Also provided are systems utilizing such parallel passage contactors and methods for preparing the contactors. | 10-24-2013 |
20140272207 | Adsorbent For Use As A Window Desiccant - The present application provides an adsorbent strip that prevents window fogging, the strip including no more than 25 weight percent of polymer binder; and at least 75 weight percent of adsorbent particles. Also provided is a window spacer comprising the adsorbent strip and a partial window assembly, including a first pane of glass, a second pane of glass; and a window spacer comprising the adsorbent strip. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305309 | Adsorbent System for Removal of Gaseous Contaminants - This invention relates to an adsorbent system, adsorbent cartridge, and external canister for removing gaseous contaminants from air or another gas. | 10-16-2014 |
20140366738 | ADSORBENT CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY WITH END CAP - This invention relates to an adsorbent cartridge assembly having at least one end cap, and systems related thereto, for removing gaseous contaminants from the air or other gases. | 12-18-2014 |
Erin Mckenna, Boston, MA US
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20090035352 | Drug Delivery Particle - A drug delivery particle including a reservoir region having primarily large pores and a metering region. The particle can be highly spherical. | 02-05-2009 |
20130158540 | METHOD OF TREATING TISSUE WITH RADIO FREQUENCY VASCULAR ELECTRODE ARRAY - A method of treating a patient is provided. The method comprises delivering an electrically conductive material within a vascular network, wherein the electrically conductive material embolizes in a region of the vascular network to form a vascular electrode array that assumes a geometry of the embolized region of the vascular network. The method may optionally comprise delivering a containment agent within the vascular network proximal to the delivered electrically conductive material to stabilize the vascular electrode array. The method further comprises applying electrical energy (e.g., radio frequency (RF) energy) to the vascular electrode array to therapeutically conduct electrical energy into a region of the targeted tissue adjacent the embolized region of the vascular network. | 06-20-2013 |
20140005659 | Method of Treating Tissue with Radio Frequency Vascular Electrode Array | 01-02-2014 |
Gerald X. Mckenna, Mebane, NC US
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20080250146 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLICATION OR PROTOCOL VERSION NEGOTIATION - A method for version negotiation between two entities is provided. Described in the context of communication protocol negotiation, an initiating entity proposes an initial communication protocol version to a receiving entity. In response, the receiving entity accepts the protocol version if it is within the range of its supported versions or proposes an alternative protocol version selecting to be either the highest or lowest protocol version supported by the receiving entity. This allows the receiving entity to successfully limit the number of protocol versions it supports and to communicate this restriction in any protocol setting to the initiating entity. The initiating entity then accepts the proposed alternative protocol version. If version negotiation is successful, either the accepted initial version or the accepted alternative version of the communication protocol is used for the duration of the communication session between the initiating entity and the receiving entity. | 10-09-2008 |
Gilbert W. Mckenna, Revere, MA US
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20110296621 | SUBJECT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A subject support apparatus ( | 12-08-2011 |
20120187021 | SAMPLE CARRIER AND SAMPLE CARRIER PROCESSING APPARATUS - A sample carrier for carrying one or more samples to be processed by a sample processing apparatus includes at least one sample processing channel, the channel including a first region configured to carry a first fluid and at least a second region, wherein the first fluid in the first region is moved to the second region via compression of the first region. A sample processing apparatus for processing samples carried by sample carriers including at least one raised vessel carrying at least one a sample or a processing material includes a sample carrier receiving region configured to receive one of the sample carriers and a displacer configured to apply physical pressure to the raised vessel which causes compression of the raised vessel, thereby moving a fluid in the raised vessel to another region of the sample carrier for at least one of mixing or processing by the at least one processing component. | 07-26-2012 |
20130087206 | SAMPLE CARRIER - A micro channel device includes at least one sample processing region ( | 04-11-2013 |
20130153786 | OPTICAL SYSTEM CALIBRATION VERIFICATION - A sample processing apparatus ( | 06-20-2013 |
20140119515 | VIBRATION DAMPING FOR APPARATUS COMPRISING ROTATING GANTRY - One or more techniques and/or apparatuses described herein provide a roller truck comprising non-rotating dampening material that is configured to dampen vibrations and mitigate the transference of vibrations from a rotating gantry to a support frame and vice-versa during rotation of the rotating gantry relative to the support frame. It will be appreciated that two different types of roller trucks, base roller trucks and z-axis roller trucks, are described herein, and the non-rotating dampening material may be inserted into one or both types of roller trucks. While the instant disclosure finds particular application in the context of computed tomography apparatus, the instant disclosure is not intended to be limited to such applications. | 05-01-2014 |
Gregory Mckenna, Cumming, GA US
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20120268825 | LIGHT SHELF FOR BUILDINGS - In an embodiment, a light shelf of the present invention includes at least one panel assembly for reflecting daylight into a space; and at least two structural elements for holding the panel assembly, wherein the structural elements include a spine component having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a first mounting component for installing on a structural member and for engaging the proximal end of the spine component; a second mounting component for engaging the distal end of the spine component; and a sleeve component having at least one indentation for holding a side of the panel assembly. | 10-25-2012 |
Gregory B. Mckenna, Lubbock, TX US
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20110118996 | Die Swell Fertility Apparatus for Humans and Other Mammals: Apparatus and Method - A method and apparatus for assessing fertility in mammalian females comprising sampling cervical-vaginal fluid, measuring one or more of the sample's viscoelastic properties, and evaluating the measurement to determine fertility. Preferable embodiments of the current invention may utilize measurement of the viscoelastic property of die swell ratio, or other viscoelastic properties of cervical-vaginal fluid. | 05-19-2011 |
Gregory Blake Mckenna, Cumming, GA US
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20110296775 | TOGGLE ASSEMBLY FOR RETAINING A PANEL MEMBER - The present invention relates to a toggle assembly that can be used with a curtain wall system to retain infills of panel members. A toggle assembly of the present invention is sufficiently designed to simultaneously retain in place a first infill of a first panel member and a first infill of a second panel member on both sides of a mullion, wherein at least a portion of the toggle assembly directly engages at least a portion of the first infill of the first panel member and at least a portion of the first infill of the second panel member. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298185 | SEALANT JOINT BACKER SUPPORT - The present invention relates to a sealant joint backer support that can be used to prevent three-sided adhesion at a joint when an exterior weather seal is applied. In an embodiment, a bond breaker backer support of the present invention includes a resiliently flexible front face having a groove, wherein the groove is configured for adjusting the bond breaker backer support after installation; and a pair of resiliently flexible legs extending, respectively, from a first end and a second end of the flexible front face. | 12-08-2011 |
Hilary J. Mckenna, Seattle, WA US
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20090017034 | Antibodies that inhibit TSLP activity - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 01-15-2009 |
20100266601 | ANTIBODIES THAT INHIBIT TSLP ACTIVITY - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 10-21-2010 |
20120014961 | ANTIBODIES THAT INHIBIT TSLP ACTIVITY - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 01-19-2012 |
20130225490 | Antibodies That Inhibit TSLP Activity - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 08-29-2013 |
Hilary R. Mckenna, Seattle, WA US
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20090075886 | Dendritic cell stimulatory factor - Flt3-ligand can be used to generate large numbers of dendritic cells from hematopoietic progenitor and stem cells. Flt3-ligand can be used to augment immune responses in vivo, and expand dendritic cells ex vivo. Such dendritic cells can then be used to present tumor, viral or other antigens to naive T cells, can be useful as vaccine adjuvants. | 03-19-2009 |
James Mckenna, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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20090007448 | TOOL FOR QUALITATIVELY MEASURING A FEATURE OF A SKATE BLADE - A tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade. | 01-08-2009 |
James Mckenna, West Lafayette, IN US
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20080320618 | Walnut rootstock 'VX211' - A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘VX211’ is described. This new variety, ‘VX211’, can be propagated through micropropagation or rooted cuttings. ‘VX211’ has vigor and survivability in the nursery and in the orchard. It has reduced susceptibility to damage from nematodes ( | 12-25-2008 |
James M. Mckenna, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090106993 | MULTI-PURPOSE PLUMBING, MEASURING, LEVELING AND SECURING APPARATUS - An apparatus for measuring, leveling, securing and plumbing. The apparatus contains a slide element slidably mounted to a body element. The body element is fixed to a base element. The slide element defines a viewing channel for viewing a side level fixed to the body element. The slide element has a pair of longitudinal trapezoidal rails fixed to the back of the slide element and running its length. The body element has a pair of longitudinal trapezoidal channels along the front of the body element. The channels within the body element receive the rails of the slide element to slidably fix the slide element to the body element. The slide element may be moved along the body element to a set position, the apparatus aligned, and the slide element locked into place for measuring or plumbing. | 04-30-2009 |
James Michael Mckenna, Hockessin, DE US
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20100009041 | FILMS COMPRISING A LIQUID-ABSORBANT INNER LAYER AND AN IMPERMEABLE OUTER LAYER - Films comprising a liquid-absorbant layer and an impermeable layer are provided. Processes for manufacturing these films is also provided. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs. Also described are foodstuffs processed in the tubular casings. | 01-14-2010 |
20100009045 | FILMS COMPRISING A LIQUID-ABSORBANT INNER LAYER AND AN IMPERMEABLE OUTER LAYER - Films comprising a liquid-absorbant layer and an impermeable layer are provided. Processes for manufacturing these films is also provided. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs. Also described are foodstuffs processed in the tubular casings. | 01-14-2010 |
20100009046 | FILMS COMPRISING A LIQUID-ABSORBANT INNER LAYER AND AN IMPERMEABLE OUTER LAYER - Films comprising a liquid-absorbant layer and an impermeable layer are provided. Processes for manufacturing these films is also provided. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs. Also described are foodstuffs processed in the tubular casings. | 01-14-2010 |
20100166925 | FILMS COMPRISING A LIQUID-ABSORBANT INNER LAYER AND AN IMPERMEABLE OUTER LAYER - Films comprising a liquid-absorbant layer and an impermeable layer are provided. Processes for manufacturing these films is also provided. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs. Also described are foodstuffs processed in the tubular casings. | 07-01-2010 |
Jason Mckenna, Vicksburg, MS US
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20120112008 | SYSTEM FOR HIGH ALTITUDE TETHERED POWERED FLIGHT PLATFORM - A high altitude tethered platform, includes an airborne subsystem having a flight platform capable of flight. A powered propeller is mounted on the flight platform. A ground subsystem having a control system, a power delivery system, and a tether system is physically and operatively coupled to the flight platform. The tether system transmits power between the control system and the flight platform. | 05-10-2012 |
Jason R. Mckenna, Vicksburg, MS US
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20110169638 | SUBSURFACE INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM - A system to detect subsurface activity. The system employs vibration sensor pairs, with each sensor pair having a shallow sensor and a deep sensor. Outputs of the sensors of a pair are processed together and events are detected based on the relative values detected by the sensors of the pair. When signal energy departs from a detected background level, the relative amplitude and frequency content of vibrations measured at the shallow and deep sensors may be compared. The comparison may be performed, at least in part, using a classifier that discriminates between subsurface activity and surface to activity. The outputs of sensor pairs may be aggregated to make a determination of whether subsurface activity exists and/or its location. Aggregation may involve comparing the outputs of the same sensor pair at multiple time intervals or may involve comparing the outputs of arrayed sensor pairs. | 07-14-2011 |
Jason Ronald Mckenna, Vicksburg, MS US
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20120205168 | ROBOT RECONFIGURABLE FOR INSERTION THROUGH A NARROW OPENING - A system for inserting a robot through an opening which includes a robot, the robot, payload, a tether, and a remote controller. The robot includes a first body supporting a first ground engaging drive and a second body supporting a second ground engaging drive. A pivoting connective linkage is provided between the first body and the second body. The connective linkage has an operative position in which the first body and the second body are in parallel spaced relation and an insertion position in which the first body and the second body are aligned on a common axis. An actuator is provided for moving the connective linkage from the insertion position to the operative position. | 08-16-2012 |
John J. Mckenna, Cary, NC US
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20080263664 | METHOD OF INTEGRATING A SECURITY OPERATIONS POLICY INTO A THREAT MANAGEMENT VECTOR - The invention relates to the integration of a security operations policy into a threat management vector. In one embodiment, a method according to the invention includes receiving at least one threat management vector (TMV) from a TMV generator, the TMV including a root vulnerability vector, at least one system vector, at least one system level vector, and a countermeasures payload including intrusion detection countermeasures (IDC), intrusion response countermeasures (IRC), and vulnerability remediation countermeasures (VRC); forwarding to the TMDC a TMV including only the root vulnerability vector, the at least one system vector, and the at least one system level vector; propagating the TMV through a hierarchy of policy mediation regions (PMRs), each PMR being operable to refine at least one of the IDC, the IRC, and the VRC; refining at least one of the IDC, the IRC, and the VRC to conform to a security operations policy of the PMR; forwarding the refined TMV to a threat management domain controller (TMDC); recording refinements made by each PMR to each of the IDC, the IRC, and the VRC; transferring the recorded refinements to a threat management control book (TMCB); and marking the refined TMV as having been refined by each PMR making a refinement. | 10-23-2008 |
20090328206 | Method for Adminstration of Computer Security Threat Countermeasures to a Computer System - A countermeasure for a computer security threat to a computer system is administered by establishing a baseline identification of an operating or application system type and an operating or application system release level for the computer system that is compatible with a Threat Management Vector (TMV). A TMV is then received, including therein a first field that provides identification of at least one operating system type that is affected by a computer security threat, a second field that provides identification of an operating system release level for the operating system type, and a third field that provides identification of a set of possible countermeasures for an operating system type and an operating system release level. Countermeasures that are identified in the TMV are processed if the TMV identifies the operating system type and operating system release level for the computer system as being affected by the computer security threat. The received TMV may be mutated to a format for processing of the countermeasure. | 12-31-2009 |
20130263267 | METHODS, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS AND DATA STRUCTURES FOR INTRUSION DETECTION, INTRUSION RESPONSE AND VULNERABILITY REMEDIATION ACROSS TARGET COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Computer security threat management information is generated by receiving a notification of a security threat and/or a notification of a test that detects intrusion of a computer security threat. A computer-actionable TMV is generated from the notification that was received. The TMV includes a computer-readable field that provides identification of at least one system type that is effected by the computer security threat, a computer-readable field that provides identification of a release level for a system type, and a computer-readable field that provides identification of the test that detects intrusion of the computer security threat for a system type and a release level, a computer-readable field that provides identification of a method to reverse the intrusion exploit of the computer security threat for a system type and a release level, and a computer-readable field that provides identification of a method to remediate the vulnerability subject to exploit of the computer security threat for a system type and a release level. The TMV is transmitted to target systems for processing by the target systems. | 10-03-2013 |
John M. Mckenna, Chandler, AZ US
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20090127587 | TUNABLE ANTIFUSE ELEMENTS - A tunable antifuse element ( | 05-21-2009 |
20110299337 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN ISFET - An ISFET includes a control gate coupled to a floating gate in a CMOS device. The control gate, for example, a poly-to-well capacitor, is configured to receive a bias voltage and effect movement of a trapped charge between the control gate and the floating gate. The threshold voltage of the ISFET can therefore by trimmed to a predetermined value, thereby storing the trim information (the amount of trapped charge in the floating gate) within the ISFET itself. | 12-08-2011 |
20140375370 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN ISFET - An ISFET includes a control gate coupled to a floating gate in a CMOS device. The control gate, for example, a poly-to-well capacitor, is configured to receive a bias voltage and effect movement of a trapped charge between the control gate and the floating gate. The threshold voltage of the ISFET can therefore by trimmed to a predetermined value, thereby storing the trim information (the amount of trapped charge in the floating gate) within the ISFET itself. | 12-25-2014 |
John P. Mckenna, North Port, NY US
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20110289524 | System and Method for Set Top Viewing Data - In a video delivery context, collection and analysis of viewing data can provide insight into viewer interaction with video and the Internet. The viewing data can be transmitted in a controlled manner to a data repository. The system can selectively target specific viewers/households to obtain viewing data, which can be combined with demographics, anonymized, and encrypted. Embodiments enable precision selection of media opportunities, by determining detailed characteristics associated with broadcasts including movement of audiences and specific viewer behavior, such as visits to websites on the Internet. The effective yield of broadcasts, including promotional spots and advertisements, can be determined and predicted based on concrete data at a level of detail down to individual viewers. Accordingly, embodiments enable improvement of the effectiveness and return on investment for programming, promotional spots, and advertisements. | 11-24-2011 |
Joseph Mckenna, Nazareth, PA US
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20120116081 | Process for the Synthesis of 5-(Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-benzeneamine - The present invention provides a new method of making compounds of formula (I): | 05-10-2012 |
20120245182 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF 3-(2,6-DICHLORO-3,5-DIMETHOXY-PHENYL)-1--1-METHYL-UREA AND SALTS THEREOF - The present technology provides novel anhydrous and hydrated crystalline forms of 3-(2,6-dichloro-3,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-1-{6-[4-(4-ethyl-piperazin-1-yl)-phenylamino]-pyrimidin-4-yl}-1-methyl-urea, amorphous and anhydrous crystalline polymorphs of its monophosphoric acid salt, and the hydrochloride salt, including its dihydrate. The present technology further provides methods for preparing the various forms, compositions containing them, and methods of treatment employing them. | 09-27-2012 |
Joseph Mckenna, Longwood, FL US
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20100180922 | Fabric Shade Assembly with Pockets and Associated Methods of Making and Use - A shade assembly adapted to hold a photovoltaic panel thereon includes a shade panel. A first pocket part formed of a substantially clear plastic is connected to the shade panel along a plurality of first pocket edges thereof, a first pocket opening being defined between the shade panel. The first pocket part dimensioned to accommodate insertion of a first end of the photovoltaic panel therein. A second pocket part is also connected to the shade panel along a plurality of second pocket edges thereof, a second pocket opening being defined between the shade panel. The second pocket part is dimensioned to accommodate insertion of a second end of the photovoltaic panel therein. The first and second pocket part openings are substantially opposed. A closure flap extends between the first and second pocket parts and operable to cover the first and second pocket openings. | 07-22-2010 |
Kathleen Mckenna, Bellevue, WA US
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20120179840 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTED CONTENT TRANSFORMATION - A distributed transformation network provides delivery of content from a content publisher to a content recipient. Content from the content publisher is received at an entry node of the distributed transformation network and transmitted to a transformation node in the distributed transformation network. The content is transformed according to publisher, recipient or network administrator specifications and transmitting to delivery nodes which deliver the transformed content to the content recipient. The published content may be in an XML-based format and transformed into an XML-related format or any other structured language format as desired in the provided specification. | 07-12-2012 |
Larry Mckenna, Dallas, TX US
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20080245683 | Container for Keeping Component Separate up to Their Use - The present invention includes dispensers, containers, methods of making and using dispensers with a fitting to attach to a second container and position a reservoir about the second container. The reservoir includes a diaphragm positioned opposite an orifice and a hollow perforator slidably positioned in the orifice. The hollow perforator includes a perforator portion and an access port portion that forms a chamber to hold one or more components. The one or more components may be released from the chamber without the removal of the dispenser from a container. | 10-09-2008 |
Larry D. Mckenna, Dallas, TX US
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20100095699 | PRE-COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER - A pre-cooling system for use with a condenser of an air conditioning system is provided. In one embodiment, the pre-cooling system comprises a housing that is coupleable to a top of a condenser of an air conditioner wherein the condenser has a substantially-vertical exhaust. The pre-cooling system further comprises a valve mounted in the housing that is coupleable to a water source and wherein the valve is capable of operating independent of electrical power. The pre-cooling system further comprises a vane that is coupled to the valve and positionable in the substantially-vertical exhaust, wherein the vane has an aerodynamically-shaped cross section useable to operate the valve. The present invention further provides a method of manufacturing the pre-cooling system. | 04-22-2010 |
Lauren Mckenna, Hoboken, NJ US
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20110301971 | Healthcare System Planning Tool - A system for planning at a healthcare facility employs a database that stores health care facility impacting data including demographic data describing a preselected set of aspects of a population residing within a defined geographic area. A simulator applies modeling tools to the health care facility impacting data and generates output data corresponding to selected data in the health care facility impacting data. The modeling tools include a protocols of care tool; a service configuration modeling tool; a financial analysis tool; and a facility modeling tool. A video monitor displays an image of a map with a visual representation of the geographic area and a plurality of dynamically configurable data display objects that are superimposed on the map. Each data display object is disposed adjacent to a location of a different healthcare facility and each displays output data generated by the simulator. | 12-08-2011 |
Linda Carol Mckenna, North Bablyon, NY US
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20110073126 | Long-Wearing Glossy Cosmetic Composition - A transfer-resistant, single phase aqueous cosmetic compositions are provided. The compositions consist essentially of a water-soluble, film-forming acrylates copolymer and a water-soluble plasticizer for the copolymer. The compositions contain no oils, waxes, surfactants or emulsifiers, are water- and oil-resistant upon drying on the skin, and exhibit high gloss and long-wear and transfer-resistant properties. Compositions containing pigment also demonstrate high color intensity. The compositions are useful as eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss, lipliner, and other cosmetic products. | 03-31-2011 |
Louis H. Mckenna, Roseville, MN US
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20090096635 | Emergency warning system for approach of right of way vehicle - A common inexpensive device such as an automotive internal rear view mirror, cell phone, or CHMBL (center high mounted brake light) incorporates an emergency warning system to detect a predefined signal emitted by an right of way vehicle such as an ambulance, police car, fire engine, or train. The right of way vehicle sends out a specific predefined signal to a predefined area. The specific predefined signal is picked up by a receiver of the present emergency warning system, which is preferably housed in a rear view mirror or cell phone, and which is always on, whether the internal rear view mirror, cell phone, or CHMBL is powered on or powered off. Then, after verification of the specific predefined signal, the internal rear view mirror, cell phone or CHMBL emits a warning, preferably an audio warning from a speaker housed in the internal rear view mirror, cell phone, or CHMBL. The emergency warning system can be incorporated into a telematics unit. | 04-16-2009 |
20090174571 | Navigation apparatus having emergency warning system - A navigation system having an emergency warning system where the navigation system includes components such as a navigation processor, a GPS, a speaker for providing text-to-voice directions, a display for displaying at least the starting location and final destination, power switch, and a power port that permits connection to the cigarette lighter port of the vehicle, and wherein the emergency warning system includes a component such as a receiver for picking up a right of way vehicle predefined signal. When the right of way vehicle predefined signal is picked up, the emergency warning system can display various warnings such as a text warning or an audible warning via the display and speaker. | 07-09-2009 |
Mark Mckenna, New York, NY US
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20110260017 | Adjustable Support Arm - An adjustable support arm utilizing a spring having a dynamic attachment point to support the weight of an attached object. The adjustable support arm can comprise a lower bracket connected to an upper bracket by a parallelogram linkage. A spring is utilized to counterbalance the weight of an attached object. The first end of the spring can be attached to the upper link of the parallelogram linkage. The second end of the spring is attached to a drag link to provide a dynamic attachment point that automatically adjusts as the support arm is moved between the upper and lower vertical positions. Either a pivot link or a slot in the lower link can be used to guide the drag link's movement as the support arm's vertical height is adjusted. | 10-27-2011 |
20120098313 | Reclining Chair - In the specification and drawings a reclinable chair is described and shown having a recline mechanism pivotally attaching a backrest to a support assembly. The recline mechanism comprises a coupler operatively connected to an elastomeric spring assembly. The elastomeric spring assembly has four elastomeric inserts positioned between a polygon-shaped core and a polygon-shaped exterior housing. The exterior housing is fixed to the backrest, while the core is fixed to the coupler. The exterior housing has an outwardly protruding tooth positioned between the coupler's inwardly protruding preload stop and the coupler's inwardly protruding recline stop such that the primary tooth engages the preload stop when the chair is in a rested state and engages the recline stop when the chair is in a fully reclined state. | 04-26-2012 |
20120145840 | Movable Arm Pad - Horizontally movable arm pads are useful for, among other things, their ability to be ergonomically positioned. An arm pad comprises a pad cover and a pad pan and is attached to an arm support. In one embodiment, a pad is laterally movable with respect to the arm support. In another embodiment, a pad is capable of moving forwards and backwards. In yet another embodiment, a pad is capable of moving laterally and forwards and backwards. | 06-14-2012 |
Mark Mckenna, Bethel, VT US
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20110088473 | Ultrasonic Method To Verify The Interference Fit Of Fasteners - Embodiments of techniques and technologies to verify the interference fit of fasteners are disclosed. In one embodiment, a transducer is positioned to transmit a shear ultrasonic signal through a region of a fastener which is subject to stress when the fastener experiences an interference fit. The shear ultrasonic signal is transmitted through a region of the fastener subject to the stress. As the transmitted ultrasonic signal encounters the region, it is mode converted corresponding to a degree of interference which the fastener is experiencing. A return ultrasonic signal from the fastener is received with the transducer. From the return ultrasonic signal, a processor determines the degree of interference fit which the fastener is experience and outputs an indication of the same. | 04-21-2011 |
Matthew Mckenna, Rahway, NJ US
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20130070152 | SAMPLED DIGITAL CONTENT BASED SYNCRONIZATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY DIGITAL CONTENT - Supplementary digital content is provided to be played with primary digital content on a media device, such as a television, handheld device, smart phone, computer, and so forth. The primary digital content is sampled, and the time of the sample is noted. The primary digital content is identified, and the supplementary digital content is selected and transmitted, with an indication of timing for play of the supplementary digital content based upon the sample time. Synchronization of the primary and supplementary digital content playback is based upon reference to the sample time. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071090 | AUTOMATIC CONTENT RECONGITION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY CONTENT - Primary digital content played on a media device, such as a television, handheld device, smart phone, computer, or other device, is sampled and data is derived from the sample for identification of the primary digital content. Automatic content recognition is performed to determine the primary digital content. The time of the sample may also be determined. Supplementary digital content is then selected and transmitted to the media device, or to another device, based upon the identified primary digital content. The supplementary digital content may be adapted in layout, type, length, or other manners, based upon the platform and/or configuration of the media device or any other device to which the supplementary digital content is transmitted. | 03-21-2013 |
Michael J. Mckenna, Southborough, MA US
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20090088844 | DRUG-ELUTING STAPES PROSTHESIS - A medical implant device includes a prosthesis adapted to replace at least a portion of a bone. The prosthesis includes a drug-eluting polymer adapted to deliver a drug to at least a portion of an area surrounding the prosthesis. | 04-02-2009 |
20110295194 | DRUG DELIVERY APPARATUS - An implantable drug delivery apparatus for delivering a drug into a bodily fluid in a body cavity of a patient over a period of time includes a variable-volume vessel defining a working chamber for receiving a drug and recirculating a therapeutic fluid. The fluid can contain a bodily fluid, such as, for example, perilymph, and a drug. The device allows for the controlled delivery of the therapeutic fluid to a predetermined location in the bodily cavity of the patient, such as, for example, a cochlea of a human ear. | 12-01-2011 |
20130053823 | Drug Delivery Apparatus - An implantable drug delivery apparatus for delivering a drug into a bodily fluid in a bodily cavity of a patient over a period of time includes a drug supply reservoir to supply drug into a delivery channel and an actuator for delivering the drug to a predetermined location in the bodily cavity of the patient, such as, for example, a cochlea of a human ear. The drug is loaded into the delivery channel while producing substantially negligible flow at an outlet of the delivery channel. | 02-28-2013 |
Michael P. Mckenna, Branford, CT US
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20120289434 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEVELOPING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS BASED ON BIOMARKER INFORMATION FROM LEGACY CLINICAL SAMPLE SETS - Disclosed are systems and methods for developing diagnostic tests (e.g., detection, screening, monitoring, and prognostic tests) based on biomarker information from legacy clinical sample sets, for which only small sample volumes (e.g., about 0.05 to about 1.0 mL or less per sample) are typically available. For example, biomarkers (e.g., about 10, 50, 100, 150, 200, 300, or more) may be detected in the clinical samples through the use of single molecule detection and each biomarker may be detected in an assay that includes about 1 μL or less of a legacy clinical sample. | 11-15-2012 |
20120309030 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING RISK OF DIABETES - A method of determining risk of diabetes is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: a) measuring the levels of a plurality of biomarkers in a blood samples obtained from a patient, wherein the plurality of biomarkers comprises at least five of the following biomarkers: glucose, adiponectin, CRP, IL2RA, ferritin, insulin and HbAIc; b) calculating a diabetes risk score for the patients using the levels and, optionally, patient age and/or gender. Results obtained from performing the assay on a reference population are similar or identical to those obtained using Formula I. | 12-06-2012 |
20120328594 | PROTEIN AND LIPID BIOMARKERS PROVIDING CONSISTENT IMPROVEMENT TO THE PREDICTION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES - The invention relates to biomarkers associated with Diabetes, including protein and lipid metabolite biomarkers, methods of using the biomarkers to determine the risk that an individual will develop Diabetes, and methods of screening a population to identify persons at risk for developing Diabetes and other pre-diabetic conditions. | 12-27-2012 |
20130267442 | Systems and Methods for Developing Diagnostic Tests Based on Biomarker Information from Legacy Clinical Sample Sets - Disclosed are systems and methods for developing diagnostic tests (e.g., detection, screening, monitoring, and prognostic tests) based on biomarker information from legacy clinical sample sets, for which only small sample volumes (e.g., about 0.05 to about 1.0 mL or less per sample) are typically available. For example, biomarkers (e.g., about 10, 50, 100, 150, 200, 300, or more) may be detected in the clinical samples through the use of single molecule detection and each biomarker may be detected in an assay that includes about 1 μL or less of a legacy clinical sample. | 10-10-2013 |
Michael T. Mckenna, Bellevue, WA US
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20120072363 | Method And System For Anticipatory Package Shipping - A method and system for anticipatory package shipping are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method may include packaging one or more items as a package for eventual shipment to a delivery address, selecting a destination geographical area to which to ship the package, shipping the package to the destination geographical area without completely specifying the delivery address at time of shipment, and while the package is in transit, completely specifying the delivery address for the package. | 03-22-2012 |
20120323645 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANTICIPATORY PACKAGE SHIPPING - A method and system for anticipatory package shipping are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method may include packaging one or more items as a package for eventual shipment to a delivery address, selecting a destination geographical area to which to ship the package, shipping the package to the destination geographical area without completely specifying the delivery address at time of shipment, and while the package is in transit, completely specifying the delivery address for the package. | 12-20-2012 |
Monica Mckenna, North Berwick, ME US
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20120310699 | APPROACH AND TOOL BLENDING AD-HOC AND FORMAL WORKFLOW MODELS IN SUPPORT OF DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDER NEEDS - A flexible project management workflow uses a flexible process model that supports structured, unstructured and semi-structured workflow execution. The model combines formal models with data triggers and spontaneously triggered action items that may be added ad hoc by approvers or actors involved in the workflow. The model makes use of Web-based implementation, automatic tracking of data evolution and e-mail notifications as usability components. | 12-06-2012 |
Patrick Joseph Mckenna, Houston, TX US
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20120198768 | ENERGY RECOVERY IN SYNGAS APPLICATIONS - The disclosed embodiments include systems for using an expander. In a first embodiment, a system includes a flow path and a gasification section disposed along the flow path. The gasification section is configured to convert a feedstock into a syngas. The system also includes a scrubber disposed directly downstream of the gasification section and configured to filter the syngas. The system also includes a first expander disposed along the flow path directly downstream from the scrubber and configured to expand the syngas. The syngas comprises an untreated syngas. | 08-09-2012 |
Rick Mckenna, Seattle, WA US
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20090156068 | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS - A hybrid propulsion and energy management system for use in marine vessels and other variable demand propulsion applications monitors and draws energy from various energy sources dynamically to implement multiple operating modes and provide efficient system operation across a range of propulsive demands, altering the operation and output of various energy sources in response to propulsive load demands, hotel loads and auxiliary energy demands. The propulsion system incorporates at least two propulsive sources, including at least one main propulsive engine and at least one motor-generator unit arranged to drive a common output shaft, and the energy management system dynamically shifts operation of each of the two sources to satisfy propulsive demands. The main propulsive engine and the motor-generator unit are capable of driving the common output shaft both independently and simultaneously. The motor-generator unit(s) are available to operate either as a motor driving the output shaft or as a generator supplying energy to the energy distribution system. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert H. Mckenna, Bountiful, UT US
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20090120994 | Surgical Fastening Device With Initiator Impregnation of a Matrix or Buttress to Improve Adhesive Application - A material comprising a matrix or a buttress is impregnated with an adhesive initiator and is used with a surgical stapling device and an adhesive. The tissue and material are stapled together, and a knife in the surgical stapling device cuts the tissue and the material. The adhesive is applied across the cut and sets up or polymerizes to seals the cut when the adhesive contacts the adhesive initiator. The surgical stapling device can place the staples in a linear, arcuate, or circular array, and can anastomose luminal tissue. The methods of use can include stapling luminal tissue end to end, stapling two portions of material onto ether side of tissue, and stapling two portions of tissue onto a portion of material. Additionally, a portion of adhesive filed material can be stapled onto one side of portion of tissue and the adhesive initiator impregnated material can be stapled onto the other. Cutting the material and tissue provides a path for the adhesive across the cut, and catalyzes the adhesive from contact with the adhesive initiator. | 05-14-2009 |
Ryan Mckenna, Chicago, IL US
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20100315301 | LOCOMOTIVE MODULAR ANTENNA ARRAY - An antenna array for a body panel of a locomotive is described having a base support including at least a pair of elongated parallel structures forming a channel on the body panel of the locomotive cab. A plurality of removable plates are affixed to the elongated parallel structures for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates, thereby allowing wiring from each antenna to extend from its respective removable plate through the channel formed by the base support. A junction box situated near the base support forms an enclosure about an aperture formed in the body panel of the locomotive. The junction box includes a plurality of interconnects for connecting wiring of each antenna to wiring of a device in the locomotive. In one embodiment, the junction box is integral to the base support. The integral junction box, base support arrangement may further include a lip formed about its periphery in which a cover mounted thereon. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, an antenna array is provided for a body panel of a locomotive having a base support including a base support having a plurality of pillars on the body panel of the locomotive cab and a plurality of removable plates being supported by the pillars on the base support for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates. | 12-16-2010 |
Sean Mckenna, Duxbury, MA US
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20080293622 | METHODS OF INDUCING OVULATION - The present invention relates to methods of inducing ovulation in a female host comprising the administration of a non-polypeptide cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) level modulator to the female host. In another aspect, the invention provides for specific administration of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor prior to the luteal phase of the host's ovulatory cycle. Preferred non-polypeptide cAMP level modulators include phosphodiesterase inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 isoforms. | 11-27-2008 |
Sean D. Mckenna, Duxbury, MA US
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20080213889 | INHIBITORS OF PHOSPHODIESTERASES IN INFERTILITY - The present invention is directed to methods of increasing oocyte production in a mammal. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for inducing follicular maturation using a PDE inhibitor. The inhibitor may be used alone at high doses. Alternatively, the follicular maturation is achieved by combining a low dose of FSH with the PDE inhibitor treatment. | 09-04-2008 |
20080280832 | Novel Fsh Glycosylation Variant D3n - FSH mutant with increased glycosylation and longer half-life is described. The use of this FSH mutant for inducing folliculogenesis in human patients is also described. | 11-13-2008 |
20090018070 | Fsh Mutants - FSH mutants with increased glycosylation and longer half-lives are described. The use of FSH mutants for inducing folliculogenesis in human patients is also described. | 01-15-2009 |
20090130712 | Compositions and Methods of Producing Hybrid Antigen Binding Molecules and Uses Thereof - This disclosure relates to hybrid antigen binding molecules including at least two polypeptide chains, with at least one polypeptide chain comprises an antigen binding moiety linked to an amino acid sequence of a subunit of a heterodimeric proteinaceous hormone. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such hybrid antigen binding molecules for diagnosis and/or therapy. | 05-21-2009 |
20140341917 | ANTI-PD-L1 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-PD-L1 antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof, nucleic acid encoding the same, therapeutic compositions thereof, and their use to enhance T-cell function to upregulate cell-mediated immune responses and for the treatment of T cell dysfunctional disorders, such as tumor immunity, for the treatment of and cancer. | 11-20-2014 |
Sean Michael Mckenna, Seattle, WA US
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20090313101 | PROCESSING RECEIPT RECEIVED IN SET OF COMMUNICATIONS - Receipts may be received at a location that a customer normally uses to receive electronic correspondence, such as an e-mail address, an instant messaging address, etc. Among the items that are sent to that location, those items that contain a receipt may be identified. The identified receipts, or information extracted from such receipts, may be sent to a receipt store. An action, such as displaying the receipts to a customer, may be taken based on content stored in the receipt store. The information that is stored in a receipt store and/or that is displayed to customers may have an arbitrary level of detail. | 12-17-2009 |
20090313132 | HANDLING PAYMENT RECEIPTS WITH A RECEIPT STORE - A receipt store may be provided as a service. Electronic payment receipts generated in any type of transaction may be delivered to the receipt store. A customer may subscribe to a particular receipt store, to be used as a repository for that customer's receipts. The customer may carry a device that is used to communicate payment information (such as a credit card number) to a device reader when purchases are made. The device may also identify the customer's receipt store. A commercial establishment that accepts the customer's payment may generate an electronic receipt, and may deliver it to the receipt store specified by the customer's device. The establishment may also deliver the receipt to the customer's device, and the customer's device may send the receipt along to the receipt store. | 12-17-2009 |
Sean T. Mckenna, West Roxbury, MA US
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20090320025 | ENTERPRISE TASK MANAGER - An enterprise task management system ( | 12-24-2009 |
Stephen T. Mckenna, Naperville, IL US
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20120323018 | Preparation of Monomers for Grafting to Polyolefins, and Lubricating Oil Compositions Containing Grafted Copolymer - A graft copolymer containing one or more ethylenically-unsaturated, aliphatic or aromatic, nitrogen- and oxygen-containing graftable monomers grafted to a polyolefin is disclosed. Novel monomers, methods of making such monomers, and graft copolymers comprising such monomers are based on reacting an acylating agent with an amine to form a reaction product. The reaction product may include more than one chemical compound formed from the combination of the acylating agent and the amine. The monomer is the graftable, ethylenically unsaturated, aliphatic or aromatic, nitrogen- and oxygen-containing compound(s) of the reaction product. The monomer may, but need not, be recovered from the product mixture. The preferred monomer is the reaction product of malcic anhydride and 4-aminodiphenylamine. Also described is a method of making a dispersant viscosity index improver. The monomer of the present invention may be grafted to a polyolefin in solutions or melts. Also described is a lubricating oil comprising a base oil and a grafted polyolefin as described above. | 12-20-2012 |
20130072710 | Mixed metal oxide catalysts - Catalytic compositions are provided that are effective for providing increased acrylonitrile product without a significant decrease in hydrogen cyanide and/or acetonitrile production and provide an overall increase in production of acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide and acetonitrile. The catalytic compositions include a complex of metal oxides and include at least about 15% m-phase plus t-phase by weight and have a weight ratio of m-phase to m-phase plus t-phase of 0.45 or greater. | 03-21-2013 |
Suzanna E. Mckenna, Raleigh, NC US
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20090042783 | APO E ANALOGS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Novel ApoE-protein transduction domain conjugates are disclosed which are useful for treating disorders including CNS inflammation, traumatic brain injury, cerebral ischema, Alzheimer's Disease and other brain disorders. | 02-12-2009 |
Suzanne E. Mckenna, Raleigh, NC US
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20110306550 | APOE ANALOGS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Novel ApoE peptide derivatives and ApoE-protein transduction domain conjugates are disclosed which are useful for treating disorders including CNS inflammation, traumatic brain injury, inflammatory bowel disease (also known as Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis), cerebral ischemia, atherosclerosis, sepsis, multiple sclerosis and arthritic diseases, Alzheimer's Disease and other brain disorders. The invention encompasses methods for protecting subjects having undergone irradiation or radiotherapy by administration of ApoE or at least one ApoE mimetic peptide. | 12-15-2011 |
Taylor J. Mckenna, Talent, OR US
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20120276804 | PHOTO-CUSTOMIZATION FOR FIGURINES - Embodiments of the invention include providing a figurine, a film for application to a surface of the figurine, wherein the film is to receive an image from a digital photograph provided by a user, and wherein the figurine is customizable by applying the film with the image from the digital photograph provided by the user to the surface of the figurine. | 11-01-2012 |
Thomas Mckenna, Frederick, MD US
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20120078128 | Collection and Analysis of Vital Signs - A system is disclosed having a storage, a communications module for interacting with a medical measurement device, an analysis controller, and a test module that allows for the testing and evaluating of decision-support algorithms. A method for testing decision-support algorithms is disclosed having the steps of receiving into storage of a ruggedized, compact computer at least one decision-support algorithm; detecting with a communications module the initiation of a vital-sign monitoring session; receiving and storing vital-sign information into storage by the communications module; pushing the stored vital-sign information by an analysis controller to a test module running the stored at least one decision-support algorithm; and providing at least one output from the decision-support algorithm to at least one of a database and a display. | 03-29-2012 |
20130076529 | Collection and Analysis of Vital Signs - A system is disclosed having a storage, a communications module for interacting with a medical measurement device, an analysis controller, and a test module that allows for the testing and evaluating of decision-support algorithms. A method for testing decision-support algorithms is disclosed having the steps of receiving into storage of a ruggedized, compact computer at least one decision-support algorithm; detecting with a communications module the initiation of a vital-sign monitoring session; receiving and storing vital-sign information into storage by the communications module; pushing the stored vital-sign information by an analysis controller to a test module running the stored at least one decision-support algorithm; and providing at least one output from the decision-support algorithm to at least one of a database and a display. | 03-28-2013 |
20140149063 | Collection and Analysis Signs - A system is disclosed having a storage, a communications module for interacting with a medical measurement device, an analysis controller, and a test module that allows for the testing and evaluating of decision-support algorithms. A method for testing decision-support algorithms is disclosed having the steps of receiving into storage of a ruggedized, compact computer at least one decision-support algorithm; detecting with a communications module the initiation of a vital-sign monitoring session; receiving and storing vital-sign information into storage by the communications module; pushing the stored vital-sign information by an analysis controller to a test module running the stored at least one decision-support algorithm; and providing at least one output from the decision-support algorithm to at least one of a database and a display. | 05-29-2014 |
William Mckenna, Rochester, NY US
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20110242845 | LIGHT REDIRECTING BAR WITH DIFFUSION FEATURES - The present invention provides an integrated backlight illumination assembly for an LCD display comprising: a plurality of solid state light sources for providing a point light source; a plurality of light guide films having light redirecting areas provided between the plurality of solid state light sources for redirecting and spreading the point light sources to a uniform plane of light, a light redirecting bar located between opposing light guide films, the light redirecting bar comprising a top capping portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion being aligned perpendicular to the top capping portion wherein said bottom portion has at least one light redirecting feature. | 10-06-2011 |
William H. Mckenna, Yonkers, NY US
William John Mckenna, Columbia, MD US
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20120203363 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING FUNCTIONS IN PROCESSING DEVICES USING ENCODED AUDIO AND AUDIO SIGNATURES - Apparatus, system and method for accessing supplementary data and/or executing software on a device capable of receiving multimedia are disclosed. After multimedia is received, ancillary code is detected and a signature is concurrently extracted from an audio portion of the multimedia. The ancillary code includes a plurality of code symbols arranged in a plurality of layers in a predetermined time period, and the signature is extracted from features of the audio of the multimedia. Supplementary data is accessed and/or software is executed using the detected code an/or signature. | 08-09-2012 |
William John Mckenna, Barrington, IL US
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20130138231 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING FUNCTIONS IN PROCESSING DEVICES USING ENCODED AUDIO - Apparatus, system and method for accessing supplementary data on a device capable of receiving multimedia are disclosed. After multimedia is received, ancillary code is detected from an audio portion of the multimedia. The ancillary code includes a plurality of code symbols arranged in a plurality of layers in a predetermined time period, wherein data associated with the supplementary data is arranged in at least one of the plurality of layers. Supplementary data is accessed using the data associated with the supplementary data. | 05-30-2013 |
20130174231 | MEDIA EXPOSURE DATA COLLECTION AND SECURITY - Systems and methods are disclosed for securely transferring research data relating to media exposure data, such as radio, television, streaming media and the Internet. A plurality of portable computing devices seek and bond to a collector via Bluetooth in a specific area, such as a household. The collector authenticates itself with each of the portable computing devices and vice versa where the collector arranges a secure research data transfer session with each respective device using exchanged authentication files. As each secure session is made, each portable computing device transmits stored research data during the session. | 07-04-2013 |
William John Mckenna, Boomington, IL US
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20120203559 | ACTIVATING FUNCTIONS IN PROCESSING DEVICES USING START CODES EMBEDDED IN AUDIO - Apparatus, system and method for performing an action such as accessing supplementary data and/or executing software on a device capable of receiving multimedia are disclosed. After multimedia is received, a monitoring code is detected and a signature is extracted in response thereto from an audio portion of the multimedia. The ancillary code includes a plurality of code symbols arranged in a plurality of layers in a predetermined time period, and the signature is extracted from features of the audio of the multimedia. Supplementary data is accessed and/or software is executed using the detected code and/or signature. | 08-09-2012 |