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Alex Wallace, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090201316 | Image Application Performance Optimization - Some embodiments provide a method for displaying one or more versions of an image. The method provides a display area and provides a scaling tool that can select a first portion of a first version of an image to scale and can display a scaled second portion of a second version of the image in place of the selected first portion of the first version of the image. Some embodiments provide a method that can display a master image that has a first resolution and an associated preview image with a second resolution. The method displays the preview image at a third resolution that is less than the second resolution. The method receives a request to zoom the displayed preview image. The method displays the preview image at the second resolution. The method receives a request to display the master image and displays the master image at the first resolution. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204894 | Image Application Performance Optimization - Some embodiments provide an image editing application that allows users to quickly preview images and to edit images. The image-editing application provides a quick preview tool for foregoing the loading of a particular image in the display area after the particular image has been selected. Specifically, for each particular image, the image-editing application maintains or generates a preview image for the particular image. In place of a particular image, the quick preview tool when selected causes the image editing application to only load the preview image of the particular image for full or partial display in the display area. When the quick preview tool is not selected, the image editing application loads each image in its entirety for full or partial display in the display area. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204895 | Image Application Performance Optimization - Some embodiments provide a method that from a source external to a device, imports a first image and a lower resolution second image that corresponds to the first image into the device. The method assigns the second image as a temporary preview of the first image. The method generates a preview third image for the first image. In some embodiments, the method further selects the first image for display before generating the preview third image. The selecting causes the temporary preview image to be displayed as a preview of the first image. In some embodiments, the method further selects the first image for display after generating the preview third image. The selecting causes the preview third image to be displayed as a preview of the first image. | 08-13-2009 |
20120290930 | IMAGE APPLICATION PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION - Some embodiments provide a method that from a source external to a device, imports a first image and a lower resolution second image that corresponds to the first image into the device. The method assigns the second image as a temporary preview of the first image. The method generates a preview third image for the first image. In some embodiments, the method further selects the first image for display before generating the preview third image. The selecting causes the temporary preview image to be displayed as a preview of the first image. In some embodiments, the method further selects the first image for display after generating the preview third image. The selecting causes the preview third image to be displayed as a preview of the first image. | 11-15-2012 |
Alexander David Wallace, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20110050706 | Modifying Graphical Paths - A computing device includes a memory configured to store images and associated timing data. The computing device also includes a processor configured to execute instructions to perform a method that includes producing a graphical path on a digital map that represents positions associated with the images. The positions are estimated from the timing data associated with the images. The method also includes modifying the graphical path based upon data that represents user provided adjustments to the estimated positions of the images. The method also includes presenting the modified path. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052073 | Landmark Identification Using Metadata - Methods, systems, and apparatus are presented for associating a point of interest with a captured image. In one aspect, metadata associated with a digital image can be accessed, the metadata identifying an image capture location. Further, a depth of field corresponding to the digital image can be determined and one or more points of interest can be identified that are located within the determined depth of field. Additionally, one of the one or more identified points of interest can be selected as an image subject and the metadata associated with the digital image can be edited to include data identifying the selected point of interest. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055283 | Reverse Geo-Coding for Track Path - Methods and systems are disclosed for associating non-geographical information to track paths. Among other things, meaningful labels for the track paths can be formulated. In one aspect, a method performed by an application executing on a computer system includes receiving a set of images taken during a trip, a corresponding set of acquisition times, and a track path of the trip. The method further contains identifying landmarks near the received track path. Furthermore, the method includes receiving from a human user of the application a landmark selection from the identified landmarks and one or more image selections from the received set of images. In response to receiving the human user's selections, the method can associate the one or more selected images with the selected landmark. Additionally, the method included matching the received set of images to the received track path based on the association. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055284 | ASSOCIATING DIGITAL IMAGES WITH WAYPOINTS - Methods and systems are disclosed for identifying waypoints. In one aspect, a method performed by an application executing on a computer system, includes receiving at least two sets of digital images including a first set of digital images for which image acquisition times are known and a second set of digital images for which image acquisition times and image acquisition locations are known. The method further includes overlaying waypoint identifiers over a map image. The waypoint identifiers correspond to geographical coordinates and to time acquisitions of one or more of the second set of images. Furthermore, the method includes receiving from a user associated with the application a waypoint selection of the overlaid waypoint identifiers and one or more image selections of the first set of images. In response to receiving the selections, the method includes associating the selected ones of the first set of images with the selected waypoint, and generating a trip-descriptor including the first set of images associated with the overlaid waypoint identifiers. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055749 | Tracking Device Movement and Captured Images - A computing device includes a memory configured to store position data and images. The computing device also includes a processor configured to execute instructions to perform a method that includes receiving position data that represents the positions of a position tracking device over a period of time. The position data includes a group of position coordinates that represent a location. The method also includes receiving images that include a group of images associated with the location. The method also includes aligning the group of position coordinates that represent the location and the group of images associated with the location. The method also includes presenting a representation of the alignment of the group of position coordinates and the group of images. | 03-03-2011 |
20110109769 | Adjusting Time Metadata of Digital Media Items - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for adjusting time metadata of digital media items. A digital image captured at a location is associated with a time of capture and a location of capture. It is determined that a time of capture of the digital image is in a preset time zone that is different from a time zone of the location. In response to the determining, multiple locations are provided, each being associated with a respective time zone including a time zone of the location. A selection of a location is received and the time of capture is adjusted based on a time zone associated with the selected location. | 05-12-2011 |
20110119634 | GLOBAL VIEW FOR DIGITAL ASSETS - Processes and systems are presented, for generating and displaying a flat all-projects view of a library of digital assets. In one aspect, a process includes receiving input from a user of the application requesting to view content accessible by the application. The accessible content can include a plurality of digital assets, folders and projects stored in a hierarchy accessed by the application, and each project represents a user-defined set of digital assets. All projects residing at any location within the hierarchy can be identified, and a flat view of all identified projects can be presented. | 05-19-2011 |
20130027427 | Associating Digital Images with Waypoints - Methods and systems are disclosed for identifying waypoints. In one aspect, a method performed by an application executing on a computer system, includes receiving at least two sets of digital images including a first set of digital images for which image acquisition times are known and a second set of digital images for which image acquisition times and image acquisition locations are known. The method further includes overlaying waypoint identifiers over a map image. The waypoint identifiers correspond to geographical coordinates and to time acquisitions of one or more of the second set of images. Furthermore, the method includes receiving from a user associated with the application a waypoint selection of the overlaid waypoint identifiers and one or more image selections of the first set of images. In response to receiving the selections, the method includes associating the selected ones of the first set of images with the selected waypoint, and generating a trip-descriptor including the first set of images associated with the overlaid waypoint identifiers. | 01-31-2013 |
20130066829 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF DATABASE CHANGES AMONG MULTIPLE DEVICES - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for synchronizing database changes among multiple devices. In one aspect, a method includes determining one or more primary differences between a primary database and a local synchronization database; receiving, from a secondary device, one or more secondary differences associated with a secondary database; merging the primary differences and the secondary differences to generate a set of merged differences; providing the set of merged differences to the secondary device; receiving, from the secondary device, an acknowledgment indicating receipt of the set of merged differences; and updating the primary database in accordance with the set of merged differences after receipt of the acknowledgment. Further, at least one conflict can be detected between the primary differences and the secondary differences, and can be resolved prior to generating the set of merged differences. | 03-14-2013 |
20130287253 | REVERSE GEO-CODING FOR TRACK PATH - Methods and systems are disclosed for associating non-geographical information to track paths. Among other things, meaningful labels for the track paths can be formulated. In one aspect, a method performed by an application executing on a computer system includes receiving a set of images taken during a trip, a corresponding set of acquisition times, and a track path of the trip. The method further contains identifying landmarks near the received track path. Furthermore, the method includes receiving from a human user of the application a landmark selection from the identified landmarks and one or more image selections from the received set of images. In response to receiving the human user's selections, the method can associate the one or more selected images with the selected landmark. Additionally, the method included matching the received set of images to the received track path based on the association. | 10-31-2013 |
20140153845 | Managing Digital Images - Approaches for managing a library of digital images and information about any editing operations performed on those digital images are provided. A managed library of digital images and a referenced library of digital images may be maintained. Digital images may be moved from the managed library of digital images to the referenced library of digital images, and vice-versa. A preview digital image data may also be generated from master digital image data. Rather than performing image operations directly on the master digital image data, change data that identifies one or more operations to perform to a digital picture represented by either the preview digital image data or the master digital image data may be stored, thereby allowing operations to be performed on the preview digital image data when the master digital image data is not accessible. Digital image may be automatically renamed based on rules for doing so. | 06-05-2014 |
Andrew Wallace, San Diego, CA US
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20090270418 | PYRAZOLE PYRAZINE AMINE COMPOUNDS AS KINASE INHIBITORS, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THEREWITH - Provided herein are Pyrazole Pyrazine Amine Compounds having the following structure: | 10-29-2009 |
20100093698 | AMINOTRIAZOLOPYRIDINES, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THEREWITH - Provided herein are Heteroaryl Compounds of formula (I): | 04-15-2010 |
20130005707 | AMINOTRIAZOLOPYRIDINES, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THEREWITH - Provided herein are Heteroaryl Compounds of formula (I): | 01-03-2013 |
Andrew P. Wallace, Davis, CA US
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20100247426 | HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEMS UTILIZING SODIUM SILICIDE AND SODIUM SILICA GEL MATERIALS - Systems, devices, and methods combine reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The reactant materials can sodium silicide or sodium silica gel. The hydrogen generation devices are used in fuels cells and other industrial applications. One system combines cooling, pumping, water storage, and other devices to sense and control reactions between reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. Multiple inlets of varied placement geometries deliver aqueous solution to the reaction. The reactant materials and aqueous solution are churned to control the state of the reaction. The aqueous solution can be recycled and returned to the reaction. One system operates over a range of temperatures and pressures and includes a hydrogen separator, a heat removal mechanism, and state of reaction control devices. The systems, devices, and methods of generating hydrogen provide thermally stable solids, near-instant reaction with the aqueous solutions, and a non-toxic liquid by-product. | 09-30-2010 |
20120115054 | WATER REACTIVE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM - A water reactive hydrogen fueled power system includes devices and methods to combine reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The generated hydrogen is converted in a fuel cell to provide electricity. The water reactive hydrogen fueled power system includes a fuel cell, a water feed tray, and a fuel cartridge to generate power for portable power electronics. The removable fuel cartridge is encompassed by the water feed tray and fuel cell. The water feed tray is refillable with water by a user. The water is then transferred from the water feed tray into the fuel cartridge to generate hydrogen for the fuel cell which then produces power for the user. | 05-10-2012 |
20120282166 | WATER REACTIVE HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH SEPARATION OF WASTE PRODUCTS FROM WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS - A water reactive hydrogen generation system includes devices and methods to combine reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The generated hydrogen is used in a fuel cell or other application. The water reactive hydrogen generation system includes a reactant fuel chamber, a reactor chamber (zone), a water solution inlet, a hydrogen output port, and a material delivery device. The material delivery device can include a drive screw and a sliding piston to move the fuel material into the reactor zone when a reaction is initiated. As the reaction takes place, the reaction waste product is removed from the reaction zone to allow additional reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to be introduced and to continue the hydrogen-generating reaction. A reaction waste product created is exchanged for additional reactant fuel material at determined intervals to allow the reaction to continue until the reactant fuel is exhausted. | 11-08-2012 |
20130230784 | WATER REACTIVE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM - A water reactive hydrogen fueled power system includes devices and methods to combine reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The generated hydrogen is converted in a fuel cell to provide electricity. The water reactive hydrogen fueled power system includes a fuel cell, a water feed tray, and a fuel cartridge to generate power for portable power electronics. The removable fuel cartridge is encompassed by the water feed tray and fuel cell. The water feed tray is refillable with water by a user. The water is then transferred from the water feed tray into the fuel cartridge to generate hydrogen for the fuel cell which then produces power for the user. | 09-05-2013 |
20130251626 | HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING SODIUM SILICIDE AND SODIUM SILICA GEL MATERIALS - Systems, devices, and methods combine thermally stable reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen and a non-toxic liquid by-product. The reactant materials can sodium silicide or sodium silica gel. The hydrogen generation devices are used in fuels cells and other industrial applications. One system combines cooling, pumping, water storage, and other devices to sense and control reactions between reactant materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. Springs and other pressurization mechanisms pressurize and deliver an aqueous solution to the reaction. A check valve and other pressure regulation mechanisms regulate the pressure of the aqueous solution delivered to the reactant fuel material in the reactor based upon characteristics of the pressurization mechanisms and can regulate the pressure of the delivered aqueous solution as a steady decay associated with the pressurization force. The pressure regulation mechanism can also prevent hydrogen gas from deflecting the pressure regulation mechanism. | 09-26-2013 |
20150061600 | WATER REACTIVE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM - A hydrogen fuel cell system includes devices and methods to combine reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, a fuel cartridge, and a supply of pressurized aqueous solution to generate power for portable power electronics. The fuel cartridge includes a top cap with an overmolded face seal gasket that provides an offset injection point on the fuel cartridge. The aqueous solution is delivered into the fuel cartridge to generate hydrogen for the fuel cell which then produces power for the user of the electronics. | 03-05-2015 |
Bradford S. Wallace, Poway, CA US
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20090189981 | Video Delivery Systems Using Wireless Cameras - Systems, apparatuses, and techniques for video delivery can include one or more of the following: a wireless camera arranged in a wearable form factor comprising a battery to provide energy, and configured to generate a video feed, and a base station in wireless communication with the wireless camera and configured to receive the video feed from the wireless camera and process the video feed, and a video portal device communicatively coupled with the base station and configured to receive the processed video feed from the base station and deliver at least a portion of the processed video feed to one or more remote clients. A base station can reserve a wireless channel for the wireless camera for a video transmission. | 07-30-2009 |
20110096168 | VIDEO DELIVERY SYSTEMS USING WIRELESS CAMERAS - Systems, apparatuses, and techniques for video delivery can include one or more of the following: a wireless camera arranged in a wearable form factor comprising a battery to provide energy, and configured to generate a video feed, and a base station in wireless communication with the wireless camera and configured to receive the video feed from the wireless camera and process the video feed, and a video portal device communicatively coupled with the base station and configured to receive the processed video feed from the base station and deliver at least a portion of the processed video feed to one or more remote clients. A base station can reserve a wireless channel for the wireless camera for a video transmission. | 04-28-2011 |
Darius Wallace, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100179945 | Normalization Engine to Manage Configuration Management Database Integrity - Data is often populated into Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs) from different sources. Because the data can come from a variety of sources, it may have inconsistencies—and may even be incomplete. A Normalization Engine (NE) may be able to automatically clean up the incoming data based on certain rules and knowledge. In one embodiment, the NE takes each Configuration Item (CI) or group of CIs that are to be normalized and applies a rule or a set of rules to see if the data may be cleaned up, and, if so, updates the CI or group of CIs accordingly. In particular, one embodiment may allow for the CI's data to be normalized by doing a look up against a Product Catalog and/or an Alias Catalog. In another embodiment, the NE architecture could be fully extensible, allowing for the creation of custom, rules-based plug-ins by users and/or third parties. | 07-15-2010 |
20100223166 | Unified Service Model for Business Service Management - A unified service model method is used for Business Service Management of a computing infrastructure. In the model, service offerings are defined for a business service, and one or more service level targets are associated with each of these offerings. The business service is associated with one or more technical services that support the business service. These technical services are delivered by actual component in a computing infrastructure. In the model, service offerings are associated with the technical services, and service level targets are associated with each of these offerings. A customer defined in the model subscribes to one of the service offerings of the business service. As business services are provided, the unified service model combines the service offerings tying the business and technical services to the associated service level targets, and administrators can manage the services and IT components using the unified service model. | 09-02-2010 |
20140025647 | Normalization Engine to Manage Configuration Management Database Integrity - Data is often populated into Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs) from different sources. Because the data can come from a variety of sources, it may have inconsistencies—and may even be incomplete. A Normalization Engine (NE) may be able to automatically clean up the incoming data based on certain rules and knowledge. In one embodiment, the NE takes each Configuration Item (CI) or group of CIs that are to be normalized and applies a rule or a set of rules to see if the data may be cleaned up, and, if so, updates the CI or group of CIs accordingly. In particular, one embodiment may allow for the CI's data to be normalized by doing a look up against a Product Catalog and/or an Alias Catalog. In another embodiment, the NE architecture could be fully extensible, allowing for the creation of custom, rules-based plug-ins by users and/or third parties. | 01-23-2014 |
David Wallace, San Diego, CA US
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20090111834 | NOVEL FLAVORS, FLAVOR MODIFIERS, TASTANTS, TASTE ENHANCERS, UMAMI OR SWEET TASTANTS, AND/OR ENHANCERS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to the discovery that certain non-naturally occurring, non-peptide amide compounds and amide derivatives, such as oxalamides, ureas, and acrylamides, are useful flavor or taste modifiers, such as a flavoring or flavoring agents and flavor or taste enhancer, more particularly, savory (the “umami” taste of monosodium glutamate) or sweet taste modifiers, —savory or sweet flavoring agents and savory or sweet flavor enhancers, for food, beverages, and other comestible or orally administered medicinal products or compositions. | 04-30-2009 |
20100174076 | COUMARIN DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS TNF ALPHA INHIBITORS - Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNFα and having antiimmunionflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds. | 07-08-2010 |
20100197917 | COUMARIN DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS TNF ALPHA INHIBITORS - Novel compounds composition capable of inhibiting TNFα and having antiimmunionflammatory and autoimmune properties useful in a pharmaceutical composition, such as for a drug containing this as an active ingredient; and a therapeutic method with the use of these novel compounds. | 08-05-2010 |
20130071536 | COMPOUNDS COMPRISING LINKED HETEROARYL MOIETIES AND THEIR USE AS NOVEL UMAMI FLAVOR MODIFIERS, TASTANTS AND TASTE ENHANCERS FOR COMESTIBLE COMPOSITIONS - The inventions disclosed herein relate to the discovery of the use of compounds having the formula shown below | 03-21-2013 |
David M. Wallace, San Diego, CA US
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20080318957 | POLYBASIC BACTERIAL EFFLUX PUMP INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Disclosed are compounds having polybasic functionalities. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism. | 12-25-2008 |
20100129306 | NOVEL FRAGRANCE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF 5-EPI-BETA-VETIVONE, 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-2,6-DIEN-8-ONE, AND 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-1,6-DIEN-8-ONE - The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. In one embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In another embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In yet another embodiment the present invention describes a novel method for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate. Use of the fragrant components or any composition containing the component can be advantageously employed in the perfumery industry. | 05-27-2010 |
20100152098 | POLYBASIC BACTERIAL EFFLUX PUMP INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Disclosed are compounds having polybasic functionalities. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism. | 06-17-2010 |
20120129235 | Novel fragrance and methods for production of 5-EPI- - vetivone,2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one, and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one - The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethylspiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. Provided are methods for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate, methods for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone from premnaspirodiene as starting material, and methods for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one from premnaspirodiene as starting material. | 05-24-2012 |
20120165276 | QUATERNARY ALKYL AMMONIUM BACTERIAL EFFLUX PUMP INHIBITORS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Disclosed are compounds having at least one quaternary alkyl ammonium functionality. The compounds inhibit bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and are used in combination with an anti-bacterial agent to treat or prevent bacterial infections. These combinations can be effective against bacterial infections that have developed resistance to anti-bacterial agents through an efflux pump mechanism. | 06-28-2012 |
20130122560 | Novel fragrance and methods for production fo 5-epi- -vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6, 10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one, and 2-isopropyl-6, 10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1, 6-dien-8-one - The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethylspiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. Provided are methods for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate, methods for production of 5-epi-β-vetivone from premnaspirodiene as starting material, and methods for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one from premnaspirodiene as starting material. | 05-16-2013 |
David Mark Wallace, San Diego, CA US
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20100016259 | Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Inhibitors Useful as Metabolic Modulators - The present invention relates to novel compounds (I), their prodrugs, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds useful in treating certain metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by the inhibition of the enzyme malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase (malonyl-CoA decarboxylase, MCD). In particular, the invention relates to compounds and compositions and the methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, acidosis, cancers, and obesity through the inhibition of malonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase. | 01-21-2010 |
20110034497 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Indazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases due to mutations in Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states. | 02-10-2011 |
20110190290 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Provided herein are compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, for use in various methods, including treating cancers such as colon, ovarian, pancreatic, breast, liver, prostate and hematologic cancers: | 08-04-2011 |
20120046320 | BETA- AND GAMMA-DIKETONES AND GAMMA-HYDROXYKETONES AS WNT/BETA-CATENIN SIGNALING PATHWAY ACTIVATORS - The present invention discloses β-diketones, γ-diketones or γ-hydroxyketones or analogs thereof, that activate Wnt/β-catenin signaling and thus treat or prevent diseases related to signal transduction, such as osteoporosis and osteoarthropathy; osteogenesis imperfecta, bone defects, bone fractures, periodontal disease, otosclerosis, wound healing, craniofacial defects, oncolytic bone disease, traumatic brain injuries related to the differentiation and development of the central nervous system, comprising Parkinson's disease, strokes, ischemic cerebral disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia; eye diseases such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema or retinitis pigmentosa and diseases related to differentiation and growth of stem cell, comprising hair loss, hematopoiesis related diseases and tissue regeneration related diseases. | 02-23-2012 |
20130040976 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Indazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases due to mutations in Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states. | 02-14-2013 |
20130225576 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Provided herein are compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, for use in various methods, including treating cancers such as colon, ovarian, pancreatic, breast, liver, prostate and hematologic cancers: | 08-29-2013 |
20130267495 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Indazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease, lung disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases and neurological conditions/disorders/diseases due to mutations or dysregulation of the Wnt pathway and/or of one or more of Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states. | 10-10-2013 |
20130296302 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Provided herein are compounds according to Formulas (I) or (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, for use in various methods, including treating cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease, lung disease, osteoarthritis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and neurological conditions/disorders/diseases. | 11-07-2013 |
20130296307 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Provided herein are compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, for use in various methods, including treating cancers such as colon, ovarian, pancreatic, breast, liver, prostate and hematologic cancers: | 11-07-2013 |
20130296341 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Indazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases due to mutations in Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states. | 11-07-2013 |
20140005170 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF | 01-02-2014 |
20140005206 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF | 01-02-2014 |
20140005228 | B- AND Y -DIKETONES AND Y -HYDROXYKETONES AS WNT/ B -CATENIN SIGNALING PATHWAY ACTIVATORS | 01-02-2014 |
20140005383 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF | 01-02-2014 |
20140080902 | B- AND y -DIKETONES AND y -HYDROXYKETONES AS WNT/ B -CATENIN SIGNALING PATHWAY ACTIVATORS - The present invention discloses β-diketones, γ-diketones or γ-hydroxyketones or analogs thereof, that activate Wnt/β-catenin signaling and thus treat or prevent diseases related to signal transduction, such as osteoporosis and osteoarthropathy; osteogenesis imperfecta, bone defects, bone fractures, periodontal disease, otosclerosis, wound healing, craniofacial defects, oncolytic bone disease, traumatic brain injuries related to the differentiation and development of the central nervous system, comprising Parkinson's disease, strokes, ischemic cerebral disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia; eye diseases such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema or retinitis pigmentosa and diseases related to differentiation and growth of stem cell, comprising hair loss, hematopoiesis related diseases and tissue regeneration related diseases. | 03-20-2014 |
20140179696 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Indazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease, lung disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases and neurological conditions/disorders/diseases due to mutations or dysregulation of the Wnt pathway and/or of one or more of Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states. | 06-26-2014 |
20140243349 | GAMMA-DIKETONES AS WNT/BETA -CATENIN SIGNALING PATHWAY ACTIVATORS - The present disclosure provides γ-diketones or analogs thereof, that activate Wnt/β-catenin signaling and thus treat or prevent diseases related to signal transduction, such as osteoporosis and osteoarthropathy; osteogenesis imperfecta, bone defects, bone fractures, periodontal disease, otosclerosis, wound healing, craniofacial defects, oncolytic bone disease, traumatic brain injuries or spine injuries, brain atrophy/neurological disorders related to the differentiation and development of the central nervous system, including Parkinson's disease, strokes, ischemic cerebral disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia; otic disorders like cochlear hair cell loss; eye diseases such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema or retinitis pigmentosa and diseases related to differentiation and growth of stem cell, such as hair loss, hematopoiesis related diseases and tissue regeneration related diseases. | 08-28-2014 |
20140323479 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Provided herein are compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, for use in various methods, including treating cancers such as colon, ovarian, pancreatic, breast, liver, prostate and hematologic cancers: | 10-30-2014 |
20150045360 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Provided herein are compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, for use in various methods, including treating cancers such as colon, ovarian, pancreatic, breast, liver, prostate and hematologic cancers: | 02-12-2015 |
20150045379 | INDAZOLE INHIBITORS OF THE WNT SIGNAL PATHWAY AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Indazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases due to mutations in Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states. | 02-12-2015 |
20150072981 | 1H-PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINES AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Provided herein are compounds according to Formulas (I) or (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and compositions comprising the same, for use in various methods, including treating cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease, lung disease, osteoarthritis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and neurological conditions/disorders/diseases. | 03-12-2015 |
David R. Wallace, San Francisco, CA US
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20100024035 | VULNERABILITY SHIELD SYSTEM - Security against computer software attacks is provided by blocking the use of known software vulnerabilities by attackers. Rather than merely discovering attacking software after it has installed itself into a computer system as in the prior art, software with a known vulnerability is monitored so that when it takes a potentially dangerous action, such as creating new attack software, that new attack software is marked and then prevented from loading. If the newly attack software cannot load, it cannot execute thus thwarting use of the newly written software to perform whatever nefarious act was intended by the attacker. | 01-28-2010 |
David Robert Wallace, San Francisco, CA US
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20100174724 | INTEREST-GROUP DISCOVERY SYSTEM - A method of social networking is disclosed in which users may indicate areas of interest to them and/or search for other users with the same or similar interests. Users may specify one or more areas of interest to them and enter those interests in a database, by means of a list of “tags” or keywords, called a taglist. The values of the tags may be weighted. A user wishing to find other users with similar interests may input a search taglist which is compared with the other taglists stored in the database, and a list of the users with the closest matching taglists is returned. The method may also be used to characterize documents, projects, media files or other data objects, so that such items may be searched in similar fashion. | 07-08-2010 |
20110016508 | Security Deployment System - To address security that can arise in information systems, the present invention uses novel methods and/or systems to enhance security in information systems, using a new way to deploy selected security policies. Instead of trying to modify a whole binary file all at once to add in code to implement additional security policies, the current invention modifies the code in memory in a piecemeal, as-needed fashion. | 01-20-2011 |
20130133025 | Security Deployment System - To address security that can arise in information systems, the present invention uses novel methods and/or systems to enhance security in information systems, using a new way to deploy selected security policies. Instead of trying to modify a whole binary file all at once to add in code to implement additional security policies, the current invention modifies the code in memory in a piecemeal, as-needed fashion. | 05-23-2013 |
Diane Wallace, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20100201841 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTIVELY PERFORMING A WHITE BALANCE PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRONIC CAMERAS - A system and method for effectively performing a white balance procedure for electronic cameras includes a neutral density diffusion light filter assembly adapted to be attached over the lens of a camera-type device equipped with an electronic device that captures image data using an image sensor device. Alternatively, the diffusion filter could be inserted internally in association with the lens assembly or built into the camera body as an external window associated with an independent image sensor device. The diffusion filter acts as an illuminance integrator of broad light acceptance angle to document light conditions (incident or reflective) that exist at the time an image is captured, thereby enabling a white balance operation at point of capture and production of a computer-generated image with little or no colorcast and requiring minimal (if any) subsequent manual color adjustment. | 08-12-2010 |
Donald G. Wallace, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100233246 | ADHESIVE TISSUE REPAIR PATCH AND COLLAGEN SHEETS - The present invention relates generally to synthetic polymer compositions that form interpenetrating polymer networks. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions comprise two multifunctionally activated synthetic polymers, along with a tensile strength enhancer. Such compositions form matrices that exhibit superior cohesive strength and in many instances can serve as adequate replacements for surgical means of attaching tissues, such as sutures, sponges and medical staples. | 09-16-2010 |
20110159075 | COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING CROSSLINKED BIOMATERIALS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Crosslinkable compositions are provided that readily crosslink in situ to provide biocompatible, nonimmunogenic crosslinked materials that may be used as adhesive compositions. The compositions comprise collagen and a plurality of crosslinkable components having reactive functional groups thereon, with the functional groups selected so as to enable inter-reaction between the components, i.e., crosslinking. Methods for preparing and using the compositions are also provided. Exemplary uses include tissue augmentation, biologically active agent delivery, bioadhesion, prevention of adhesions following surgery or injury, and coating of surgically acceptable patches and solid implants, the latter including sutures. | 06-30-2011 |
20110223231 | FRAGMENTED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Cross-linked hydrogels comprise a variety of biologic and non-biologic polymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers. Such hydrogels preferably have no free aqueous phase and may be applied to target sites in a patient's body by extruding the hydrogel through an orifice at the target site. Alternatively, the hydrogels may be mechanically disrupted and used in implantable articles, such as breast implants. When used in vivo, the compositions are useful for controlled release drug delivery, for inhibiting post-surgical spinal and other tissue adhesions, for filling tissue divots, tissue tracts, body cavities, surgical defects, and the like. | 09-15-2011 |
20120134980 | FRAGMENTED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Cross-linked hydrogels comprise a variety of biologic and non-biologic polymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers. Such hydrogels preferably have no free aqueous phase and may be applied to target sites in a patient's body by extruding the hydrogel through an orifice at the target site. Alternatively, the hydrogels may be mechanically disrupted and used in implantable articles, such as breast implants. When used in vivo, the compositions are useful for controlled release drug delivery, for inhibiting post-surgical spinal and other tissue adhesions, for filling tissue divots, tissue tracts, body cavities, surgical defects, and the like. | 05-31-2012 |
20130108611 | FRAGMENTED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE | 05-02-2013 |
20130204192 | FRAGMENTED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Cross-linked hydrogels comprise a variety of biologic and non-biologic polymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers. Such hydrogels preferably have no free aqueous phase and may be applied to target sites in a patient's body by extruding the hydrogel through an orifice at the target site. Alternatively, the hydrogels may be mechanically disrupted and used in implantable articles, such as breast implants. When used in vivo, the compositions are useful for controlled release drug delivery, for inhibiting post-surgical spinal and other tissue adhesions, for filling tissue divots, tissue tracts, body cavities, surgical defects, and the like. | 08-08-2013 |
20140086898 | FRAGMENTED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Cross-linked hydrogels comprise a variety of biologic and non-biologic polymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers. Such hydrogels preferably have no free aqueous phase and may be applied to target sites in a patient's body by extruding the hydrogel through an orifice at the target site. Alternatively, the hydrogels may be mechanically disrupted and used in implantable articles, such as breast implants. When used in vivo, the compositions are useful for controlled release drug delivery, for inhibiting post-surgical spinal and other tissue adhesions, for filling tissue divots, tissue tracts, body cavities, surgical defects, and the like. | 03-27-2014 |
20140120078 | FRAGMENTED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Cross-linked hydrogels comprise a variety of biologic and non-biologic polymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers. Such hydrogels preferably have no free aqueous phase and may be applied to target sites in a patient's body by extruding the hydrogel through an orifice at the target site. Alternatively, the hydrogels may be mechanically disrupted and used in implantable articles, such as breast implants. When used in vivo, the compositions are useful for controlled release drug delivery, for inhibiting post-surgical spinal and other tissue adhesions, for filling tissue divots, tissue tracts, body cavities, surgical defects, and the like. | 05-01-2014 |
Douglas C. Wallace, Irvine, CA US
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20080268445 | Ant2 Conditional Knockout Mouse and Methods - Described are methods for inactivating adenine nucleotide transporter proteins in specific tissues of a transgenic nonhuman animal using a conditional knockin/knockout technology such as the Cre-LoxP, Flip-FLP recombinase, or Tet-on/off technologies. Specifically, the Ant2 gene is functionally inactivated in a mouse in liver, with or without the concurrent inactivation of the Ant1 gene. The result is an animal in which the Ant2 gene and accompanying ANT 2 protein is absent in one or more tissues, either in the presence or absence of the Ant1 gene and accompanying protein. The resulting animals, cells, mitochondria, and subcelluar fractions such as the mitochondrial permeability transition pore can then be used to identify agents that affect animal and/or subcellular function via a direct or indirect interaction with the ANT2 protein and/or its Ant2 gene. | 10-30-2008 |
20080280294 | Inherited Mitochondrial Dna Mutations in Cancer - A method is provided for identifying a subject likely to have, or at risk of developing a disease condition correlated with increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), including cancer, by identifying in the subject a missense mutation in a nucleic acid of Complex III, IV and/or V of the OXPHOS system. This invention also provides a method of identifying a likelihood of having a heritable predisposition to cancer by detecting a homoplasmic missense mutation in non-tumor tissue of an OXPHOS system gene. This invention also provides a method for detecting likelihood of having cancer, predisposition to cancer, and likelihood of passing a predisposition to cancer to progeny involving identifying in non-tumor tissue of the subject a missense mutation in a complex III, IV and/or V gene of the mitochondrial OXPHOS system. The mutation may be a nuclear or mitochondrial mutation. The invention has been exemplified with respect to prostate cancer. When the mutation is homoplasmic in non-tumor tissue this is an indication it is an inherited and inheritable trait, and that the subject is likely to pass on the mutation to her progeny in the case of mutations in mitochondrial DNA or his or her progeny in the case of mutations in nuclear DNA. Both homoplasmic and heteroplasmic mutations in non-tumor tissue can indicate the presence of cancer. | 11-13-2008 |
20080289053 | Methods and systems for identifying modulators of longevity - Methods of treating disorders such as neurofibromatosis-1 are provided, including methods in which catalytic antioxidants such as metalloporphyrins are administered. Methods of regulating longevity, and methods and systems for screening for modulators of aging or longevity, are also provided. In addition, related transgenic animals are described. | 11-20-2008 |
20090082251 | Mitochondrial DNA variants associated with metabolic syndrome - Provided are methods of identifying Metabolic Syndrome phenotypes for an organism or a biological sample derived therefrom which methods are based on detecting a polymorphism, haplotype, haplotype group, or haplotype subgroup in the mitochondrial genome of the organism and correlating the polymorphism or haplotype to a Metabolic Syndrome phenotype. Also provided are systems or kits for the detection of such polymorphisms or haplotypes and the correlation of the polymorphisms or haplotypes to a Metabolic Syndrome phenotype. Provided are methods of identifying a modulator of a Metabolic Syndrome phenotype and kits for the treatment of a Metabolic Syndrome phenotype. | 03-26-2009 |
20090111093 | Methods and compositions for pre-symptomatic or post-symptomatic diagnosis of alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders - Methods, compositions and apparatus (e.g., test kits, test systems, reagents, related computer software, calculators, etc.) for pre-symptomatic or post-symptomatic diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or other disorders associated with the formation of β-amyloid deposits (e.g., plaques) and/or β-amyloid fibrils. Also, methods, compositions and apparatus assessing the efficacy of treatments for such disorders. Sample cells, tissue or body fluid are obtained from a human or animal subject and analyzed to determine whether or to what extent certain mitochondrial DNA control region (mtDNA CR). Significantly elevated numbers of these mtDNA CR mutations may indicate that the subject suffers from, or is at increased risk for development of, Alzheimer's Disease or other disorders associated with the formation of β-amyloid deposits (e.g., plaques) and/or β-amyloid fibrils. A significant decrease in the numbers of these mtDNA CR mutations during treatment for the disorder may indicate that the treatment is effective. | 04-30-2009 |
20100169985 | Transgenic Mouse Models for Diseases Caused by mtDNA Mutations and Related Methods - Animal models and methods wherein homoplasmic and heteroplasmic mtDNA mutation(s) are induced in an animal (e.g., a mouse) to cause or facilitate the development of a disorder (e.g., disease, malformation, defect, abnormality or other disorder). In at least some embodiments, the mtDNA mutation(s) will cause or facilitate the development of an age-related disorder, such as a cardiac disease, cardiomyopathy, muscle disease, cancer, abnormaly in tissues of high cellular turnover, heart dysfunction, graying of hair, alopecia, auditory function loss, cochlear degeneration, immune cell loss, anemia, male germ cell loss leading to lack of sperm and infertility, skeletal muscle mass loss (sarcopenia), neurodegeneration, increased presence of apoptotic markers, and loss of bone mass. | 07-01-2010 |
20110243854 | Methods and systems for identifying modulators of longevity - Methods of treating disorders such as neurofibromatosis-1 are provided, including methods in which catalytic antioxidants such as metalloporphyrins are administered. Methods of regulating longevity, and methods and systems for screening for modulators of aging or longevity, are also provided. In addition, related transgenic animals are described. | 10-06-2011 |
Eric Wallace, Napa, CA US
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20100264030 | UNITARY ELECTRODE AND ELECTRODE SUPPORT FOR HORIZONTAL ELECTROPHORESIS - Horizontal electrophoresis is performed in a cell that includes a tank and a pair of electrodes, each mounted on an electrode support that is easily inserted into and removed from the tank, and once inserted, is secured in position by one or more spring-loaded, manual-release locking features. | 10-21-2010 |
Frank Wallace, San Francisco, CA US
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20090321364 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILTERING NANOWIRES - In order to filter a solution containing nanowires, a flow of the solution is generated and directed through a passage defining an aperture having a narrow width. Alternatively, a flow of the solution may be generated and directed over a micro-structured surface configured to filter the solution. | 12-31-2009 |
20110024159 | RELIABLE AND DURABLE CONDUCTIVE FILMS COMPRISING METAL NANOSTRUCTURES - Reliable conductive films formed of conductive nanostructures are described. The conductive films have low levels of silver complex ions and show substantially constant sheet resistance following prolonged and intense light exposure. | 02-03-2011 |
20110048170 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING METAL NANOSTRUCTURES MORPHOLOGY - Described herein are methods of controlling metal nanowire morphologies by adjusting the reaction conditions of a polyol synthesis. In particular, by purging the reaction with an inert gas, batch-to-batch consistency can be achieved. | 03-03-2011 |
20110174190 | LOW-HAZE TRANSPARENT CONDUCTORS - This disclosure is related to low-haze transparent conductors, ink compositions and method for making the same. | 07-21-2011 |
20130001478 | RELIABLE AND DURABLE CONDUCTIVE FILMS COMPRISING METAL NANOSTRUCTURES - Reliable conductive films formed of conductive nanostructures are described. The conductive films have low levels of silver complex ions and show substantially constant sheet resistance following prolonged and intense light exposure. | 01-03-2013 |
20130291683 | LOW-HAZE TRANSPARENT CONDUCTORS - This disclosure is related to low-haze transparent conductors, ink compositions and method for making the same. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298732 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING METAL NANOSTRUCTURES MORPHOLOGY - Described herein are methods of controlling metal nanowire morphologies by adjusting the reaction conditions of a polyol synthesis. In particular, by purging the reaction with an inert gas, batch-to-batch consistency can be achieved. | 11-14-2013 |
George Wallace, Coto De Caza, CA US
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20080243071 | INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SYSTEM AND THERAPEUTIC PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS - A gastric space filler device for treating obesity in a patient by reducing the stomach volume features at least one inflatable space filler with drag delivery and stimulation features and includes therapeutic devices and anchoring apparatus enabling tracking, visualization and optimized management of inter-balloon connecting sections, drug reservoirs and pumping systems along with related improvements. | 10-02-2008 |
20090287145 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS - Methods and devices with two individual tubes for treating abdominal aortic aneurysm that bypass the aneurysm and are placed from the upper aorta to the iliac arteries. A separate upper cuff may also be provided, to secure the tubes above the aneurysm. | 11-19-2009 |
20100286722 | TEMPORARY VENOUS FILTER SYSTEM - A temporary vascular filter system comprising a catheter and an elongate filter slideably carried near the distal end of said catheter. The vascular filter system can be inserted into a vessel percutaneously with the filter in a narrow-diameter “closed position” and expanded into a large diameter “open position” at the desired intravascular site. After deployment, the proximal portion of the catheter can be secured to the patient at the insertion site. While deployed, the filter component is capable of sliding along a portion of the catheter throughout a range of motion. The filter may have two filter meshes, which may have different degrees of porosity. The temporary vascular filter system can be left in the patient for hours or days and then collapsed into a withdrawal tube for removal from the patient. | 11-11-2010 |
20100305686 | LOW-PROFILE MODULAR ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM GRAFT - Systems methods and devices address and ameliorate intralumenal aneurysms by excluding the same through endograft by pass techniques. Percutaneuous emplacement, use of improved aortic-stent assemblies and shotgun neck framing facilitates placement of modular graft sections, for example, to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms. | 12-02-2010 |
20110172768 | KNEE JOINT PROSTHESIS AND HYALURONATE COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - A medical device and methods to relieve joint pain and adapted for knee joint repair, replacement and augmentation. The invention discloses joint lubricant, particularly hyaluronate compositions and methods for treatment of osteoarthritis. | 07-14-2011 |
20110208022 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR SAMPLING PROSTATE FLUID - Disclosed are devices and methods to improve sampling of prostate secretions for purposes of diagnoses, staging, assessment of malignant potential, prognosis. | 08-25-2011 |
20110264073 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INJECTION OF LIQUID EMBOLIC COMPOSITION - A liquid embolic delivery system is provided for trapping an injected liquid embolic composition to prevent the liquid embolic from solidifying or otherwise passing outside of an embolization area. The delivery system includes a catheter for delivery of a liquid embolic composition and a containment member positioned at a distal end of the catheter which is shaped to trap the liquid embolic composition delivered through the lumen of the catheter. The containment member is formed as a brush, nest, sponge, swab, flexible sack, or other shape into and around which the liquid embolic composition is injected. The liquid embolic composition is trapped or meshes with the containment member during solidification containing the liquid embolic and preventing the embolic composition from passing into the blood stream. | 10-27-2011 |
20120289992 | INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SYSTEM AND THERAPEUTIC PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS - A gastric space filler device for treating obesity in a patient by reducing the stomach features at least one inflatable space filler with drug delivery and stimulation features and includes therapeutic devices and anchoring apparatus enabling tracking, is and optimized management of inter-balloon connecting sections, drug reservoirs and pumping systems along with related improvements. | 11-15-2012 |
20130138209 | KNEE JOINT PROSTHESIS AND HYALURONATE COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - A medical device and methods to relieve joint pain and adapted for knee joint repair, replacement and augmentation. The invention discloses joint lubricant, particularly hyaluronate compositions and methods for treatment of osteoarthritis. | 05-30-2013 |
20130211443 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INJECTION OF LIQUID EMBOLIC COMPOSITION - A liquid embolic delivery system is provided for trapping an injected liquid embolic composition to prevent the liquid embolic from solidifying or otherwise passing outside of an embolization area. The delivery system includes a catheter for delivery of a liquid embolic composition and a containment member positioned at a distal end of the catheter which is shaped to trap the liquid embolic composition delivered through the lumen of the catheter. The containment member is formed as a brush, nest, sponge, swab, flexible sack, or other shape into and around which the liquid embolic composition is injected. The liquid embolic composition is trapped or meshes with the containment member during solidification containing the liquid embolic and preventing the embolic composition from passing into the blood stream. | 08-15-2013 |
George Wallace, San Clemente, CA US
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20080243224 | Intracranial Stent and Method of Use - A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use, and a method of treating vascular disease in blood vessels in the brain. | 10-02-2008 |
20080243229 | Intracranial Stent and Method of Use - A stent and stent catheter for intra-cranial use. | 10-02-2008 |
Greg Wallace, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110058792 | Video Format for Digital Video Recorder - Some embodiments provide a video recording device for capturing a video clip. The video recording device receives a selection of a non-temporally compressed encoding scheme from several different encoding schemes for encoding the video clip. The different encoding schemes include at least one temporally compressed encoding scheme and at least the selected non-temporally compressed encoding scheme. The video recording device captures the video clip as several frames. The video recording device non-temporally encodes each of the frames as several slices. The slices of a particular frame are for decoding by several processing units of a video decoding device. The video recording device stores the video clip in a storage. | 03-10-2011 |
20140301720 | Video Format for Digital Video Recorder - Some embodiments provide a video recording device for capturing a video clip. The video recording device receives a selection of a non-temporally compressed encoding scheme from several different encoding schemes for encoding the video clip. The different encoding schemes include at least one temporally compressed encoding scheme and at least the selected non-temporally compressed encoding scheme. The video recording device captures the video clip as several frames. The video recording device non-temporally encodes each of the frames as several slices. The slices of a particular frame are for decoding by several processing units of a video decoding device. The video recording device stores the video clip in a storage. | 10-09-2014 |
Gregory A. Wallace, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090036273 | EXERCISE MACHINE INCLUDING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - An exercise machine including a weight measurement system which provides a signal representative of a user's weight. An embodiment of the weight measurement system includes at least one load cell outputting a signal used by a microprocessor to determine an accurate value of the users weight. An embodiment of the weight measurement system includes a plurality of load cells using a Wheatstone bridge configuration to output a signal representative of a user's weight regardless of whether the weight is evenly distributed across each load cell. A calibration process calibrates the load cells for each exercise machine. | 02-05-2009 |
Gregory Allen Wallace, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20100113223 | METHODS FOR SIMULATING RESISTANCE OF ROAD-GOING BICYCLE - A stationary exercise machine includes a system for electronically controlling a pedal resistance so as to simulate the riding of a road-going bicycle. The exercise machine includes a control system that monitors pedal velocity and that controls the resistive load generated by an electronically-controlled resistance mechanism. In one example, an electromagnetic device may vary a resistive load placed on a flywheel, which, in turn, varies the pedal resistance experienced by a user. When the user increases the pedal velocity, the resistance mechanism increases the resistive load. When the user decreases the pedal velocity, the resistance mechanism decreases the resistive load. In another example, the resistance mechanism varies the resistive load based on a gear selection by the user. The control system may also take into account other factors, such as the grade of the simulated ride, simulated wind resistance, or other frictional forces when calculating the resistive load. | 05-06-2010 |
20100160115 | USER DETECTION FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a user detection system for exercise equipment, such as a treadmill. In an embodiment, a sensor monitors displacement between a deck supporting a moveable treadmill belt and aspects of a treadmill frame. As users interact with the treadmill, a processor uses a sensor signal indicative of the displacement to determine whether a user has mounted the treadmill belt. | 06-24-2010 |
20110319229 | Instructional Displays and Methods for Exercise Machine - An exercise machine can include a motivating and instructional user interface or display. The interface can include a virtual coach or other encouraging stimulus to provide key motivation for users of indoor exercise machines. | 12-29-2011 |
20140315690 | Instructional Displays and Methods for an Exercise Machine - A device for motivating a user of an exercise machine while working out indoors. The device includes an exercise machine, a display connected to the exercise machine, a processor, and a sensor. The processor dynamically creates a workout in response to initialization information. The workout includes a plurality of segments, wherein a segment of the plurality of segments satisfies one or more requirements of the workout. The processor selects one or more video clips that correspond to the segment of the plurality of segments. The sensor communicates information relating to the user to the processor | 10-23-2014 |
Gregory K. Wallace, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100226430 | Robust Single-Pass Variable Bit Rate Encoding - An encoding manager facilitates robust single-pass variable bit rate video encoding of a video sequence. Before encoding the video sequence, the encoding manager determines the size of a buffer to use for keeping track of over/under used bits generated during encoding. The encoding manager uses the target bit rate for the video sequence and the length of the video sequence to determine the size of the buffer. After allocating bits to a frame of the sequence, the encoding manager determines the quant to use to encode that frame. The determination of a quant to use to encode a frame is informed by the fullness of the buffer. The encoding manager adjusts the quant to use (and thus the aggressiveness of its encoding) in response to the amount of overflow generated thus far by the encoding of the video sequence. | 09-09-2010 |
Gregory Kent Wallace, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080253461 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING - Methods and systems are provided for encoding and decoding a video stream. Each picture in a video stream can be divided into slices, each of which contains a contiguous row of macroblocks. All the blocks corresponding to a single video component within each slice can then be used as the basis for encoding the picture. By decomposing each picture into slices, the video stream can be efficiently converted for displays of varying size and/or quality. The encoded bitstream can include a slice table to allow direct access to each slice without reading the entire bitstream. Each slice can also be processed independently, allowing for parallelized encoding and/or decoding. | 10-16-2008 |
20080253463 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING - Methods and systems are provided for encoding and decoding a video stream. Each picture in a video stream can be divided into slices, each of which contains a contiguous row of macroblocks. All the blocks corresponding to a single video component within each slice can then be used as the basis for encoding the picture. By decomposing each picture into slices, the video stream can be efficiently converted for displays of varying size and/or quality. The encoded bitstream can include a slice table to allow direct access to each slice without reading the entire bitstream. Each slice can also be processed independently, allowing for parallelized encoding and/or decoding. | 10-16-2008 |
20090168898 | VIDEO CODING SYSTEM PROVIDING SEPARATE CODING CHAINS FOR DYNAMICALLY SELECTED SMALL-SIZE OR FULL-SIZE PLAYBACK - Embodiments of the present invention provide a coding system that codes data according to a pair of coding chains. A first coding chain generates coded video data that can be decoded by itself to represent a source video sequence of a small size, such as a size sufficient to support the real time playback and display features of a video editing application. The second coding chain generates coded video data representing supplementary data, which when decoded in conjunction with the coded video data of the first coding chain, yields the source video sequence for full-size display. The output of the first coding chain may be stored in memory in a file structure that can be accessed independently of the second chain's output and, therefore, it facilitates real time decoding and playback. | 07-02-2009 |
20090169124 | VIDEO CODING SYSTEM PROVIDING SEPARATE CODING CHAINS FOR DYNAMICALLY SELECTED SMALL-SIZE OR FULL-SIZE PLAYBACK - Embodiments of the present invention provide a coding system that codes data according to a pair of coding chains. A first coding chain generates coded video data that can be decoded by itself to represent a source video sequence of a small size, such as a size sufficient to support the real time playback and display features of a video editing application. The second coding chain generates coded video data representing supplementary data, which when decoded in conjunction with the coded video data of the first coding chain, yields the source video sequence for full-size display. The output of the first coding chain may be stored in memory in a file structure that can be accessed independently of the second chain's output and, therefore, it facilitates real time decoding and playback. | 07-02-2009 |
20140064382 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING - Methods and systems are provided for encoding and decoding a video stream. Each picture in a video stream can be divided into slices, each of which contains a contiguous row of macroblocks. All the blocks corresponding to a single video component within each slice can then be used as the basis for encoding the picture. By decomposing each picture into slices, the video stream can be efficiently converted for displays of varying size and/or quality. The encoded bitstream can include a slice table to allow direct access to each slice without reading the entire bitstream. Each slice can also be processed independently, allowing for parallelized encoding and/or decoding. | 03-06-2014 |
Howard Wallace, Camarillo, CA US
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20090060659 | Irrigation system - An agricultural crop freeze control method and apparatus that can be effectively used to prevent growing crops such as avocado and citrus crops from freeze damage. The apparatus includes an irrigation system within which one or more commercially available tankless water heaters are installed to controllably heat the water that is delivered to the crop. | 03-05-2009 |
Jeffrey Lynn Wallace, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20110010348 | RULE-BASED RECORD PROFILES TO AUTOMATE RECORD DECLARATION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for automatic record declaration is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of record profiles including information that uniquely defines how a new record is to be declared. A plurality of mapping definitions are provided including a set of rules to select a particular record profile, each mapping definition being associated with only one document class. A new document is received and the set of rules applied to the new document until a matching record profile is found. The matching record profile is used to declare a new record for the new document. | 01-13-2011 |
Karen Wallace, San Francisco, CA US
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20090094048 | System and Method For Facilitating The Introduction of Compatible Individuals Using Third Party Collaborative Tools - A system and method for facilitating an online collaborative community for individuals to meet each other, make suggestions to members in their network of other individuals as potential matches, and introduce members to each other. A number of features are provided that promote collaboration among members of the online community with regard to suggested matches of potentially compatible individuals. A first feature enables a user to initiate a multi-party discussion concerning suggested matches for particular individuals. The user has the ability to attach a profile of the suggested match to the discussion, which may be retrieved and viewed by the invited parties to the discussion. Invited parties may be non-members as well as members of the online community. A “social feed” is provided to a user to inform the user of activities happening on the site that are related to the user or any friends to whom he/she is connected. A points system is provided to award points to users for participation in various categories of activities and actions that promote the advancement of the introduction and matching network. Various games modules are provided to encourage matchmaking activities by enhancing the entertainment value of site participation. A scoreboard is also provided, which lists the top-scoring users of the site. | 04-09-2009 |
Kevin G. Wallace, San Francisco, CA US
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20090113282 | Automatic Linking of Documents - A document publishing system. Documents can be automatically linked. Links are automatically created within a first document to other documents, or to locations within the first document and then modified as necessary depending on a destination location to which the first document is moved. | 04-30-2009 |
20140245132 | Simplified Document Creation - A document publishing system. Users create document templates using a first user interface. Users generate content files related to the templates. The templates and document files are combined to create documents. A second user interface has functionality defined by high-level users. | 08-28-2014 |
20140245257 | Context-switching mechanism for facilitating content creation and software development - A software module is presented that enables a user to efficiently switch between interacting with a content object in a first context and a second context. Information from the first context is used when switching to the second context and vice versa, thereby decreasing the overhead associated with switching contexts. In one embodiment, the content object is an HTML file, the first context is the file as it appears in a web browser, and the second context is the file in editable format. In one embodiment, when the web browser is directed to a “context-switch URL,” a modified web server extracts information from the context-switch URL and switches the context from the first context to the second. In one embodiment, a person initiates a context-switch by pushing a button on the web browser. This causes a context-switch URL to be generated and directs the web browser to the context-switch URL. | 08-28-2014 |
Kris W. Wallace, Alpine, CA US
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20090113732 | Apparatus and Method for Theodolite Support - A theodolite support tool includes a base plate configured to couple to the theodolite. The base plate has at least three rods extending from the bottom side of the base plate with each rod being vertically adjustable. The theodolite support tool also includes a clamp configured to attach to a support of an antenna. A cantilevered frame supports the base plate and is coupled to the clamp such that the frame is approximately level when the clamp is attached to the support of the antenna that is a predetermined angle from vertical. | 05-07-2009 |
Laura M. Wallace, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100306821 | ACCOUNT-RECOVERY TECHNIQUE - Embodiments of a computer system, a method, and a computer-program product (e.g., software) for use with the computer system are described. These embodiments may be used to evaluate a user request to regain control of an online account. For example, the user request may be submitted online using a web page, and may include information that establishes the user's identity or that substantiates that the user is the owner of the online account, such as a history of recent activities associated with the online account. This information may be evaluated by comparing it to stored information associated with the online account, such as a stored history of recent activities or one or more locations of a registered user when the registered user previously accessed the online account. After evaluating the user request, remedial action may be performed. | 12-02-2010 |
Lawrence Norman Wallace, Carmel Valley, CA US
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20100297581 | NANOWIRE PHOTODETECTOR AND IMAGE SENSOR WTH INTERNAL GAIN - A denture is manufactured in a single visit using a pre-formed dental template chosen from a plurality of different sized dental templates, based on the size of a patient's alveolar edentulous ridge. The dental template includes a base acrylic with prosthetic teeth attached thereto. A viscous material such as an acrylic is added to the selected dental template and the dental template with the added viscous material is placed on the patient's alveolar edentulous ridge. The viscous material is then allowed to solidify to form a rigid or semi-rigid material with the template in proper position in three planes and properly border molded. After solidification a denture is formed that consists of a first base acrylic portion in conterminous relation with a second portion formed of the solidified material that had been added as a viscous material, and with teeth joined to the base acrylic portion. | 11-25-2010 |
Leana R. Wallace, San Francisco, CA US
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20110054925 | CLAIMS ANALYTICS ENGINE - Methods and systems for processing claims (e.g., healthcare insurance claims) are described. For example, prior to payment of an unpaid claim, a prediction is made as to whether or not an attribute specified in the claim is correct. Depending on the prediction results, the claim can be flagged for an audit. Feedback from the audit can be used to update the prediction models in order to refine the accuracy of those models. | 03-03-2011 |
20140249865 | CLAIMS ANALYTICS ENGINE - Methods and systems for processing claims (e.g., healthcare insurance claims) are described. For example, prior to payment of an unpaid claim, a prediction is made as to whether or not an attribute specified in the claim is correct. Depending on the prediction results, the claim can be flagged for an audit. Feedback from the audit can be used to update the prediction models in order to refine the accuracy of those models. | 09-04-2014 |
Leland A. Wallace, San Jose, CA US
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20100299729 | Server Computer Issued Credential Authentication - Methods and systems for authenticating computers is disclosed. The methods and system include issue a credential from a first computer to a second computer. When the second computer authenticates to the first computer, the second computer transmits the credential and a first challenge to the first computer. The first computer determines whether the credential is valid, computes a first response to the first challenge, and generates a second challenge. The first computer transmits the first response and the second challenge to the second computer. The second computer determines whether the first response is valid and computes a second response to the second challenge. The second computer transmits the second response to the first computer in order to verify and authenticate the computers. | 11-25-2010 |
20120278863 | AD-HOC USER ACCOUNT CREATION - A mechanism that allows a user to easily configure a rules engine to apply rules to decide which requests for access to a user's computer resources are to be granted and which are denied. A trusted token, such as a certificate of identity issued by a trusted third party authority that verifies identities of computer users, is included in a calling card object provided by the requesting user to the (server) computer that controls the resources desired by the requester. Additional conditions for access may be specified as desired by the user of the server computer. | 11-01-2012 |
Louise Wallace, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110081454 | USE AND PRODUCTION OF CITRATE-STABLE NEUTRAL METALLOPROTEASES - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved stability in the presence of a metal chelator. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications comprising citrate. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising variant neutral metalloprotease(s) engineered to resist citrate-induced autolysis. | 04-07-2011 |
20110104786 | USE AND PRODUCTION OF NEUTRAL METALLOPROTEASES IN A SERINE PROTEASE-FREE BACKGROUND - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme in the relative absence of serine protease enzyme contaminants. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and composi-tions comprising | 05-05-2011 |
20120135500 | CELLULASE VARIANTS WITH IMPROVED EXPRESSION, ACTIVITY AND STABILITY, AND USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to cellulase variants. In particular the present disclosure relates to cellulase variants having improved expression, activity and/or stability. Also described are nucleic acids encoding the cellulase variants, compositions comprising the cellulase variants, and methods of use thereof. | 05-31-2012 |
20140315775 | USE AND PRODUCTION OF CITRATE-STABLE NEUTRAL METALLOPROTEASES - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved stability in the presence of a metal chelator. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications comprising citrate. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising variant neutral metalloprotease(s) engineered to resist citrate-induced autolysis. | 10-23-2014 |
Louise Wallace, Menlo Park, CA US
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20080293610 | Use and production of storage-stable neutral metalloprotease - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from | 11-27-2008 |
20090263882 | Thermostable Neutral Metalloproteases - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from | 10-22-2009 |
20090305935 | PRODUCTION OF GLUCOSE FROM STARCH USING ALPHA-AMYLASES FROM BACILLUS SUBTILIS - An α-amylase from | 12-10-2009 |
20100003366 | Variant Alpha-Amylases from Bacillus Subtilis and Methods of Use, Thereof - Alpha-amylases from | 01-07-2010 |
20100015686 | Variant Alpha-Amylases from Bacillus Subtilis and Methods of Uses, Thereof - Alpha-amylases from | 01-21-2010 |
20120107907 | THERMOSTABLE NEUTRAL METALLOPROTEASES - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from | 05-03-2012 |
20130149770 | Variant Alpha-Amylases from Bacillus Subtilis and Methods of Uses, Thereof - Alpha-amylases from | 06-13-2013 |
20140134708 | USE AND PRODUCTION OF STORAGE-STABLE NEUTRAL METALLOPROTEASE - The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one neutral metalloprotease enzyme that has improved storage stability. In some embodiments, the neutral metalloprotease finds use in cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising neutral metalloprotease(s) obtained from | 05-15-2014 |
Mark A. Wallace, Redwood City, CA US
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20090221211 | SCOOT: A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY-PROMOTING GAME SYSTEM - The invention described herein provides game systems or devices that typically include a projector for projecting a plurality of images or colors at different positions in space, a source of music, and a controller configured to coordinate the presentation of the images or colors with the music. | 09-03-2009 |
20090221338 | PHYSICAL EXERCISE VIDEO GAME METHOD AND APPARATUS - Described herein is a game and game system including one or more user motion tracking devices. In some embodiments, a heart rate sensor is also used to monitor the user. | 09-03-2009 |
20090221372 | FOOTPAD-BASED GAME AND GAMING SYSTEM - Described herein are games and game systems including a text messaging phone keypad foot mat. The phone keypad foot mat typically includes regions similar to the buttons of an enlarged telephone keypad. A user can step on these input regions (“buttons” or “keys”) to type a text. Thus, a player “types” a text message by stepping or dancing on the keyboard foot mat similar to the way that a text message may be typed by hand on a telephone keypad (e.g., sending a text message from a cell phone). Various games can be played using the devices, systems and methods described herein. | 09-03-2009 |
20090221401 | RHYTHM ROPE - The improved jump ropes devices described herein generally include a source of rhythmic sound, a sensor for determining the motion of the jump rope, and a visual output (e.g., feedback) for indicating how well a user is moving or jumping in time to the rhythmic component of the sound. The device may also include a controller for receiving input from the source of rhythmic sound and the sensor, and controlling the visual output. Methods of using the devices are also described. | 09-03-2009 |
20110130247 | RHYTHM ROPE - The improved jump ropes devices described herein generally include a source of rhythmic sound, a sensor for determining the motion of the jump rope, and a visual output (e.g., feedback) for indicating how well a user is moving or jumping in time to the rhythmic component of the sound. The device may also include a controller for receiving input from the source of rhythmic sound and the sensor, and controlling the visual output. Methods of using the devices are also described. | 06-02-2011 |
Mark S. Wallace, San Diego, CA US
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20100169396 | EFFICIENT COMPUTATION FOR EIGENVALUE DECOMPOSITION AND SINGULAR VALUE DECOMPOSITION OF MATRICES - For eigenvalue decomposition, a first set of at least one variable is derived based on a first matrix being decomposed and using Coordinate Rotational Digital Computer (CORDIC) computation. A second set of at least one variable is derived based on the first matrix and using a look-up table. A second matrix of eigenvectors of the first matrix is then derived based on the first and second variable sets. To derive the first variable set, CORDIC computation is performed on an element of the first matrix to determine the magnitude and phase of this element, and CORDIC computation is performed on the phase to determine the sine and cosine of this element. To derive the second variable set, intermediate quantities are derived based on the first matrix and used to access the look-up table. | 07-01-2010 |
20100208839 | CLOSED-LOOP RATE CONTROL FOR A MIMO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - In a MIMO system, rate control is achieved with an inner loop that selects rates for data streams sent via a MIMO channel and an outer loop that regulates the operation of the inner loop. For the inner loop, SNR estimates are obtained for each data stream based on received pilot symbols and/or received data symbols. An effective SNR is derived for each data stream based on the SNR estimates, a diversity order, a MIMO backoff factor, and an outer loop backoff factor for the data stream. The rates are then selected for the data streams based on the effective SNRs for the data streams. The outer loop adjusts the outer loop backoff factor for each data stream based on the performance (e.g., packet errors and/or decoder metrics) for the data stream. | 08-19-2010 |
20100215115 | RECEIVER SPATIAL PROCESSING FOR EIGENMODE TRANSMISSION IN A MIMO SYSTEM - For eigenmode transmission with minimum mean square error (MMSE) receiver spatial processing, a transmitter performs spatial processing on NS data symbol streams with steering vectors to transmit the streams on NS spatial channels of a MIMO channel. The steering vectors are estimates of transmitter steering vectors required to orthogonalize the spatial channels. A receiver derives a spatial filter based on an MMSE criterion and with an estimate of the MIMO channel response and the steering vectors. The receiver (1) obtains NR received symbol streams from NR receive antennas, (2) performs spatial processing on the received symbol streams with the spatial filter to obtain NS filtered symbol streams, (3) performs signal scaling on the filtered symbol streams with a scaling matrix to obtain NS recovered symbol streams, and (4) processes the NS recovered symbol streams to obtain NS decoded data streams for the NS data streams sent by the transmitter. | 08-26-2010 |
20110261899 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALLOCATING downlink RESOURCES IN A MULTIPLE-INPUT MULTIPLE-OUTPUT (MIMO) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Techniques to schedule downlink data transmission to a number of terminals in a wireless communication system. In one method, one or more sets of terminals are formed for possible data transmission, with each set including a unique combination of one or more terminals and corresponding to a hypothesis to be evaluated. One or more sub-hypotheses may further be formed for each hypothesis, with each sub-hypothesis corresponding to specific assignments of a number of transmit antennas to the one or more terminals in the hypothesis. The performance of each sub-hypothesis is then evaluated, and one of the evaluated sub-hypotheses is selected based on their performance. The terminal(s) in the selected sub-hypothesis are then scheduled for data transmission, and data is thereafter coded, modulated, and transmitted to each scheduled terminal from one or more transmit antennas assigned to the terminal. | 10-27-2011 |
20120128109 | NOISE ESTIMATION FORWIRELESS COMMUNICATION - Techniques for deriving and using noise estimate for data reception in a wireless communication system are described. A noise estimate may be derived for each packet received in a data transmission. Data detection may then be performed for each packet using the noise estimate for that packet. For noise estimation, a first sample sequence and a second sample sequence may be obtained from each receiver used for data reception. A phase offset between the first and second sample sequences may be determined and applied to the first sample sequence for each receiver to obtain a third sample sequence for that receiver. A noise estimate may then be derived based on the power of the differences between the second and third sample sequences for the at least one receiver. | 05-24-2012 |
Michael Wallace, Fremont, CA US
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20100106162 | FLEXIBLE EMBOLIC DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention provides an embolic assembly delivery apparatus having superior flexibility characteristics at its distal end, that is, at the point of attachment of the embolic assembly to the delivery apparatus. It also provides a method of using the apparatus to deliver an embolic assembly to a target site in a patient's body. | 04-29-2010 |
Michael Wallace, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090036733 | CLEANING DEVICE AND METHODS - An apparatus for treating tissue within a lumen may include a therapeutic or diagnostic instrument. A cleaning device may also be supported by the instrument. The cleaning device has a portion of a cleaning surface positioned proximal to the distal end of the cleaning device. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036886 | CLEANING DEVICE AND METHODS - A method for providing therapy to tissue at a treatment site is performed by ablating tissue at the treatment site with an ablation device. Next, a cleaning device is attached to an instrument. The cleaning device attached to the instrument is used to remove ablated tissue at the treatment site. The cleaning device may also be used to remove debris from the treatment site prior to ablation or other therapeutic or diagnostic procedure. | 02-05-2009 |
20110196413 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETAINING VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES WITHIN AN ANEURYSM - The present invention is directed to systems for occluding an aneurysm having an aneurysmal neck and an aneurysmal inner wall. Generally, a device in accordance with the present invention includes a mesh-like structure that is integrally composed of a shape-memory alloy such as NiTi. The device is deployed within the aneurysm through the aneurysmal neck. The device is configured to be in a deployed state and an undeployed state, and is configured to transition from the undeployed state to the deployed state by exposure to a higher temperature and/or by being unconstrained. The device may function to retain finer vaso-occlusive devices such as vaso-occlusive coils and/or embolic liquids. Furthermore, the device itself may function as a vaso-occlusive device. | 08-11-2011 |
20130218153 | CLEANING DEVICE AND METHODS - An apparatus for treating tissue within a lumen may include a therapeutic or diagnostic instrument. A cleaning device may also be supported by the instrument. The cleaning device has a portion of a cleaning surface positioned proximal to the distal end of the cleaning device. | 08-22-2013 |
Michael P. Wallace, Mountain View, CA US
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20090018507 | SPINAL ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - Described herein are devices and systems for accessing a spine and particularly the epidural region of the spine and methods of using these systems and devices to access the spine or regions of the spine. In particular, cannulas that may be anchored to the ligamentum flavum or the periosteum are described. Ligamentum flavum access tools are also described. These tools may be used with (or without) an anchoring cannula to penetrate the ligamentum flavum and provide access to the epidural space without risk of injury to other structures within the epidural space. The devices, methods and systems described herein are particularly useful in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) uses. The devices, methods and systems described herein may be used for performing spinal decompressions and other spinal procedures. | 01-15-2009 |
Michael P. Wallace, Fremont, CA US
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20090131972 | Absorbable implantable vaso-occlusive member - Compositions comprising absorbable implantable vaso-occlusive members are described. Also described are methods of making and using these absorbable vaso-occlusive compositions. | 05-21-2009 |
20090319012 | MODULAR STIMULATION LEAD NETWORK - A medical kit and method for treating an ailment, such as chronic pain is provided. The kit comprises first and second medical leads, e.g., stimulation leads. Each lead comprises an elongated body and at least one operative element. The first medical lead comprises a coupling mechanism, such as a slot, and the second medical lead comprises a complementary mechanism, such as a rail, that slidably engages the coupling mechanism of the first medical lead. The method may comprise delivering the first medical lead into a patient's body, e.g., into the epidural space of the patient, and delivering the second medical lead into the patient's body by sliding the complementary coupling mechanism of the second medical lead along the coupling mechanism of the first medical lead. | 12-24-2009 |
20100286655 | Targeted Drug Delivery Device and Method - A targeted drug delivery device is provided. The device comprises an elongated member with proximal and distal ends, a plurality of infusion ports associated with the distal end of the elongated member, and a selector mechanism for selectively placing an introducer port into fluid communication with at least one infusion port. A method for treating tissue is also provided. The method comprises introducing a medical device into the tissue, selecting a region of the tissue to treat, positioning the medical device in proximity to the region, and introducing a medicament through the device to treat only that region. | 11-11-2010 |
20120059446 | COLLAPSIBLE/EXPANDABLE TUBULAR ELECTRODE LEADS - A medical lead and method of treating a patient are provided. The medical lead comprises an electrically insulative tubular membrane, a resilient spring element associated with the insulative membrane, and at least one electrode associated with the insulative membrane. The medical lead is configured to be collapsed into a compact form for percutaneous delivery into the patient, thereby obviating the need to perform an invasive surgical procedure on the patient. The body formed by these elements, when expanded, can be sized to fit within the epidural space of a patient. The patient can be treated by placing the medical lead into a collapsed state by applying a compressive force to the medical lead, percutaneously delivering the collapsed medical lead into the patient adjacent tissue to be treated, and placing the medical lead into an expanded state by releasing the compressive force. | 03-08-2012 |
Pat Wallace, San Jose, CA US
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20080214251 | Modular Access Point - Described is a modular access point for wireless communications. The access point includes a housing which has at least one module receiving slot and a first wireless communication radio. The radio communicates with a first wireless device via a first frequency band. The access point also includes a removable module configured for insertion into the module receiving slot. The module includes a second communication radio utilizing a second frequency band so that, when the removable module is inserted into the slot, the access point is capable of communicating with a second wireless device via at least one of the first and second frequency bands. The access point includes a plurality of antenna connectors which are connected to the first and second radios. The access point may utilize external antennas or internal antenna modules which interchangeably attachable to the antenna connectors. | 09-04-2008 |
Patrick Wallace, San Jose, CA US
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20100031066 | Method and System for Determining Power Over Ethernet Class Capabilities - The present invention relates generally to methods and systems for determining a class of power delivered via power sourcing equipment (“PSE”) utilizing power over Ethernet (“POE”) technology. Described is a method including operating an network device at a first power setting, increasing a power requirement of the network device, detecting a second power setting based on an amount of power available from a power source, the second power setting being greater than the first power setting, determining whether one or more resources of the network device is operable at the second power setting, operating the network device at the second power setting if the one or more resources is operable, and activating an alert if the one or more resources is not operable. Further described is a system including a network device operating at a first power setting, the network device increases a power requirement, a power source providing an amount of power to the network device at a second power setting, the second power setting being greater than the first power setting, and a server determining whether one or more resources of the network device is operable at the second power setting, wherein the network device operates the at the second power setting if the one or more resources is operable, and the network device activates an alert if the one or more resources is not operable. | 02-04-2010 |
Richard Scot Wallace, Stockton, CA US
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20110078105 | Method for personalizing chat bots - A system and method for automatically building chat bot content from scripts of conversations. A script is parsed into query-response pairs, so that a computerized device may be programmed to give the same responses when given similar queries. Each query is converted into canonical form and then matched against patterns, as in prior art chat bots. The response is then linked to the matched pattern. A new chat bot is constructed out of the canonical form conversions and the set of pattern-response links. The chat bot is further improved by adding interactive human conversations, provided that those conversations are rated highly. The resulting chat bot can run on a computer server that responds to public queries, and the server can also display context-sensitive advertisements. | 03-31-2011 |
Robert B. Wallace, Escondido, CA US
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20100167960 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SCREENING AND DETECTING MULTIPLE GENETIC MUTATIONS - An assay system and methods are described where patient samples containing genomic DNA are analyzed for the presence of known genetic polymorphisms using a universal reporter strategy. In a preferred embodiment, the amplified DNA is localized at test sites in an array of sites on a microchip followed by a series of hybridization reactions that screen for the presence of a single mutation from among a number of mutations, and allow the identification of specific mutations. In addition to universal reporters, the assay may use blockers and discriminators for screening and identification of known polymorphisms. | 07-01-2010 |
Robert E. Wallace, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090110140 | Systems and Methods Related to Radiation Delivery - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the calibration and quality assurance of motion tracking enabled radiation therapy machines. A phantom, capable of mimicking human breathing through inflation and deflation of the lungs, houses an independently moving target (tumor) that detects the amount of radiation received from the radiation therapy machine. This amount can be compared with a desired amount to determine if adjustment or repositioning is necessary. The servo-mechanism(s) of the motion tracking enabled radiation therapy machine(s) are adjusted in comparison of detected versus programmed motion of the respiring phantom having incorporated independently moving target that incorporated radiation dose detector(s). In the invention, motion tracking and irradiation mechanisms of the radiation therapy machine are adjusted to calibrate with reference to performance specifications of the radiation therapy machine. | 04-30-2009 |
20110067508 | Devices and Methods Related to Radiation Delivery - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the calibration and quality assurance of motion tracking enabled radiation therapy machines. A phantom, capable of mimicking human breathing through inflation and deflation of the lungs, houses an independently moving target (tumor) that detects the amount of radiation received from the radiation therapy machine. This amount can be compared with a desired amount to determine if adjustment or repositioning is necessary. The servo-mechanism(s) of the motion tracking enabled radiation therapy machine(s) are adjusted in comparison of detected versus programmed motion of the respiring phantom having incorporated independently moving target that incorporated radiation dose detector(s). In the invention, motion tracking and irradiation mechanisms of the radiation therapy machine are adjusted to calibrate with reference to performance specifications of the radiation therapy machine. | 03-24-2011 |
20120134471 | DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED TO RADIATION DELIVERY - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the calibration and quality assurance of motion tracking enabled radiation therapy machines. A phantom, capable of mimicking human breathing through inflation and deflation of the lungs, houses an independently moving target (tumor) that detects the amount of radiation received from the radiation therapy machine. This amount can be compared with a desired amount to determine if adjustment or repositioning is necessary. The servo-mechanism(s) of the motion tracking enabled radiation therapy machine(s) are adjusted in comparison of detected versus programmed motion of the respiring phantom having incorporated independently moving target that incorporated radiation dose detector(s). In the invention, motion tracking and irradiation mechanisms of the radiation therapy machine are adjusted to calibrate with reference to performance specifications of the radiation therapy machine. | 05-31-2012 |
Ryan Wallace, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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20090102152 | REAR RADIUS ARM AND REAR RADIUS ARM MOUNT FOR IMPROVED HANDLING OF FACTORY AND LIFTED LARGE-SCALE SUSPENSION STROKES AND ARTICULATIONS FOR ON AND OFF ROAD VEHICLES - A rear axle radius arm reduces chassis-induced roll oversteer and improves handling and safety both on and off road. Each rear axle radius arm has a single point of frame attachment in a variety of locations, and pivots on a center, allowing lifting to relatively large heights, very large suspension strokes, and high degrees of axle articulation. Four factory axle mounts on the stock axle may be used for many retrofit applications. An additional compliant bushing in the rear axle radius arm accommodates movement in an otherwise fully constrained rear axle suspension design. The additional bushing is another reason why this design improves vehicle performance so much, as it allows for increased axle articulation (differential wheel elevations) with reduced torque applied to the axle and control arm attachment brackets. | 04-23-2009 |
20090114294 | PORTABLE GAS SHOCK OR AIR BAG INFLATOR OR DEFLATOR - An apparatus for hand held inflating or deflating gas shocks or air bags is disclosed that is substantially hand held. A body comprises a high pressure valve, a lower pressure vent valve, and a pressurized plenum between the two valves. A high pressure gas source is connected tot the high pressure valve on one side. An object to be pressurized is connected to the other side to the lower pressure pressurized plenum. A gage is optionally available to monitor the pressure of the object to be pressurized. This device, which may fit into traditionally glove compartments and tool boxes, allows for quick and accurate pressurization of gas filled devices with pressure tunable characteristics. Although described here with a standalone highly pressurized gas source, a standard pressure disconnect can allow the device to be used with conventional tire inflation and deflation with an external pump supplying the high pressure source. | 05-07-2009 |
S. Ellen Wallace, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090155824 | METHODS FOR ANTIBODY ENGINEERING - The invention provides a method for identifying positions of an antibody that can be modified without significantly reducing the binding activity of the antibody. In many embodiments, the method involves identifying a substitutable position in a parent antibody by comparing its amino acid sequence to the amino acid sequences of a number of related antibodies that each bind to the same antigen as the parent antibody. The amino acid at the substitutable position may be substituted for a different amino acid without significantly affecting the activity of the antibody. The subject methods may be employed to change the amino acid sequence of a CDR without significantly reducing the affinity of the antibody of the antibody, in humanization methods, or in other antibody engineering methods. The invention finds use in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and research applications. | 06-18-2009 |
20120003671 | METHODS FOR ANTIBODY ENGINEERING - The invention provides a method for identifying positions of an antibody that can be modified without significantly reducing the binding activity of the antibody. In many embodiments, the method involves identifying a substitutable position in a parent antibody by comparing its amino acid sequence to the amino acid sequences of a number of related antibodies that each bind to the same antigen as the parent antibody. The amino acid at the substitutable position may be substituted for a different amino acid without significantly affecting the activity of the antibody. The subject methods may be employed to change the amino acid sequence of a CDR without significantly reducing the affinity of the antibody of the antibody, in humanization methods, or in other antibody engineering methods. The invention finds use in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and research applications. | 01-05-2012 |
20120329069 | METHODS FOR ANTIBODY ENGINEERING - The invention provides a method for identifying positions of an antibody that can be modified without significantly reducing the binding activity of the antibody. In many embodiments, the method involves identifying a substitutable position in a parent antibody by comparing its amino acid sequence to the amino acid sequences of a number of related antibodies that each bind to the same antigen as the parent antibody. The amino acid at the substitutable position may be substituted for a different amino acid without significantly affecting the activity of the antibody. The subject methods may be employed to change the amino acid sequence of a CDR without significantly reducing the affinity of the antibody of the antibody, in humanization methods, or in other antibody engineering methods. The invention finds use in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and research applications. | 12-27-2012 |
Stacey Ellen Wallace, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090202558 | TNFalpha-NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES - The invention provides monoclonal antibodies that neutralize TNFα activity. The monoclonal antibodies may be rabbit monoclonal antibodies or monoclonal antibodies having CDR regions derived from those rabbit monoclonal antibodies. In certain embodiments, the monoclonal antibodies may be humanized. Methods of using the subject antibodies to inhibit TNFα activity, methods of treatment using those antibodies and kits containing the same are also provided. The invention finds use in a variety of research and medical applications. | 08-13-2009 |
20110243936 | TNFalpha-NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES - The invention provides monoclonal antibodies that neutralize TNFα activity. The monoclonal antibodies may be rabbit monoclonal antibodies or monoclonal antibodies having CDR regions derived from those rabbit monoclonal antibodies. In certain embodiments, the monoclonal antibodies may be humanized. Methods of using the subject antibodies to inhibit TNFα activity, methods of treatment using those antibodies and kits containing the same are also provided. The invention finds use in a variety of research and medical applications. | 10-06-2011 |
20120269809 | TNFalpha-Neutralizing Antibodies - The invention provides monoclonal antibodies that neutralize TNFα activity. The monoclonal antibodies may be rabbit monoclonal antibodies or monoclonal antibodies having CDR regions derived from those rabbit monoclonal antibodies. In certain embodiments, the monoclonal antibodies may be humanized. Methods of using the subject antibodies to inhibit TNFα activity, methods of treatment using those antibodies and kits containing the same are also provided. The invention finds use in a variety of research and medical applications. | 10-25-2012 |
20140309127 | METHODS OF DETECTING BLADDER CANCER - Compositions and methods for detecting bladder cancer are provided. In some embodiments, methods of detecting low grade bladder cancer are provided. In some embodiments, methods of monitoring recurrence of bladder cancer are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise detecting androgen receptor (AR) and/or uroplakin 1B (UPK1B). | 10-16-2014 |
20150038370 | Methods for Antibody Engineering - The invention provides a method for identifying positions of an antibody that can be modified without significantly reducing the binding activity of the antibody. In many embodiments, the method involves identifying a substitutable position in a parent antibody by comparing its amino acid sequence to the amino acid sequences of a number of related antibodies that each bind to the same antigen as the parent antibody. The amino acid at the substitutable position may be substituted for a different amino acid without significantly affecting the activity of the antibody. The subject methods may be employed to change the amino acid sequence of a CDR without significantly reducing the affinity of the antibody of the antibody, in humanization methods, or in other antibody engineering methods. The invention finds use in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and research applications. | 02-05-2015 |
Trevor Wallace, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20090291018 | Inductive heating of workpiece using coiled assemblies, system and method - A system for inductively heating a workpiece including a heating coil that surrounds the sides and ends of the workpiece, wherein the heating coil comprises a first coil assembly that encloses a first portion of the workpiece and a second coil assembly that encloses a second portion of the workpiece. A power supply is operatively connected to the first coil assembly and the second coil assembly. | 11-26-2009 |
20100282739 | METHODS FOR INDUCTIVE HEATING OF WORKPIECE USING COILED ASSEMBLIES - A method for inductively heating a workpiece using a heating coil that surrounds the sides and ends of the workpiece, wherein the heating coil comprises a first coil assembly that encloses a first portion of the workpiece and a second coil assembly that encloses a second portion of the workpiece. A power supply is operatively connected to the first coil assembly and the second coil assembly. | 11-11-2010 |
William Edward Wallace, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090103773 | SMART PICKING IN 3D POINT CLOUDS - An embodiment of the invention includes a method for identifying a point representing a feature in a 3D dataset. The method includes performing a pick, which includes filtering the dataset to extract a subset of points based on certain criteria including a seed point and evaluating a metric for each point in the subset of points. The metric is a non-normalized probability that the point being evaluated represents the feature. The point or points with the highest metric is identified as representing the feature. Another embodiment of the invention includes a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions for identifying a point representing a feature in a 3D dataset. Another embodiment of the invention includes a method for displaying a view of a feature in a 3D dataset. | 04-23-2009 |
20100053163 | POINT-CLOUD CLIP FILTER - A viewer renders a first image from a point cloud of data of a scanned scene accessed from a data store. A region of interest may then be defined. In response, the image is updated to only include data included within the region of interest. Alternatively, the region of interest may be provided to a second viewer, where a second image is rendered or updated to only include data included within the region of interest. | 03-04-2010 |