Morris, CA
Andrew Morris, San Diego, CA US
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20090030501 | AXIALLY NESTED SLIDE AND LOCK EXPANDABLE DEVICE - The inventions relate generally to expandable medical implants for maintaining support of a body lumen and, in particular, to an axially nested, diametrically expandable, slide and lock vascular device for enlarging an occluded portion of a vessel. The axially nested vascular device desirably achieves both competitive crossing profiles while maintaining other key features, such as, for example, radial strength and luminal patency. The collapsed profile can also be made very thin without compromising radial strength. Thus, the vascular device can advantageously be deployed in small and difficult to reach areas or vessels. The axial nesting substantially eliminates radial overlap between mating structural elements thereby desirably allowing for a low, uniform profile. | 01-29-2009 |
20090143853 | AXIALLY-RADIALLY NESTED EXPANDABLE DEVICE - Expandable medical implants for maintaining support of a body lumen are disclosed. These implants comprise an axially-radially nested, diametrically expandable, moveable vascular device for enlarging an occluded portion of a vessel. The device can be configured to allow for motion such as translating and/or slide and lock. One advantage of the axially-radially nested stent is that it maintains the expanded size, without significant recoil. | 06-04-2009 |
20100131048 | EXPANDABLE SLIDE AND LOCK STENT - An expandable slide and lock stent is provided that comprises a plurality of radial elements interconnected to form a tubular member. Each radial element can comprise a helical backbone and at least one elongate member extending from the helical backbone in a circumferential direction. Each backbone can have at least one slot that can be configured to receive an elongate member of an adjacent radial element. | 05-27-2010 |
20100211159 | CIRCUMFERENTIALLY NESTED EXPANDABLE DEVICE - Expandable medical implants for maintaining support of a body lumen are disclosed. These implants comprise a circumferentially nested, diametrically expandable, moveable vascular device for enlarging an occluded portion of a vessel. The device can be configured to allow for motion such as rotating, translating, and/or slide and lock. One advantage of the circumferentially nested stent is that it maintains the expanded size, without significant recoil. | 08-19-2010 |
20100292773 | BALLOON EXPANDABLE CRUSH-RECOVERABLE STENT DEVICE - An intraluminal, balloon expandable stent for implantation in a body lumen is disclosed. The present invention provides a lumen support stent with an unobstructed through-lumen for use in a blood vessel. A constraining mechanism is provided for securely maintaining the stent in the collapsed condition during delivery. The stent is preferably formed with a series of interconnected slide and lock mechanisms for permitting movement from a collapsed condition to an expanded condition and inhibiting radial recoil from the expanded condition. The stent may be formed from a shape memory alloy for providing crush-recovery after deployment. | 11-18-2010 |
20110172759 | AXIALLY NESTED SLIDE AND LOCK EXPANDABLE DEVICE - The invention relates generally to expandable medical implants for maintaining support of a body lumen and, in particular, to an axially nested, diametrically expandable, slide and lock vascular device for enlarging an occluded portion of a vessel. The axially nested vascular device desirably achieves both competitive crossing profiles while maintaining other key features, such as, for example, radial strength and luminal patency. The collapsed profile can also be made very thin without compromising radial strength. Thus, the vascular device can advantageously be deployed in small and difficult to reach areas or vessels. The axial nesting substantially eliminates radial overlap between mating structural elements thereby desirably allowing for a low, uniform profile. | 07-14-2011 |
20110245909 | EXPANDABLE SLIDE AND LOCK STENT - An expandable slide and lock stent is provided that comprises a plurality of radial elements interconnected to form a tubular member. Each radial element can comprise a helical backbone and at least one elongate member extending from the helical backbone in a circumferential direction. Each backbone can have at least one slot that can be configured to receive an elongate member of an adjacent radial element. | 10-06-2011 |
20110282434 | AXIALLY-RADIALLY NESTED EXPANDABLE DEVICE - Expandable medical implants for maintaining support of a body lumen are disclosed. These implants comprise an axially-radially nested, diametrically expandable, moveable vascular device for enlarging an occluded portion of a vessel. The device can be configured to allow for motion such as translating and/or slide and lock. One advantage of the axially-radially nested stent is that it maintains the expanded size, without significant recoil. | 11-17-2011 |
20120221097 | CIRCUMFERENTIALLY NESTED EXPANDABLE DEVICE - Expandable medical implants for maintaining support of a body lumen are disclosed. Some embodiments of these implants comprise a circumferentially nested, diametrically expandable, moveable vascular device for enlarging an occluded portion of a vessel. The device can be configured to allow for motion such as rotating, translating, and/or slide and lock. | 08-30-2012 |
20130253631 | SLIDE-AND-LOCK STENT - The invention relates to an expandable stent comprising circumferentially adjacent modules. The modules comprise longitudinally adjacent slide-and-lock radial elements which permit one-way sliding of the radial elements from a collapsed diameter to an expanded/deployed diameter, but inhibit radial recoil from the expanded diameter. | 09-26-2013 |
20140025159 | AXIALLY-RADIALLY NESTED EXPANDABLE DEVICE - Expandable medical implants for maintaining support of a body lumen are disclosed. These implants comprise an axially-radially nested, diametrically expandable, moveable vascular device for enlarging an occluded portion of a vessel. The device can be configured to allow for motion such as translating and/or slide and lock. One advantage of the axially-radially nested stent is that it maintains the expanded size, without significant recoil. | 01-23-2014 |
20140094897 | EXPANDABLE SLIDE AND LOCK STENT - An expandable slide and lock stent is provided that comprises a plurality of radial elements interconnected to form a tubular member. Each radial element can comprise a helical backbone and at least one elongate member extending from the helical backbone in a circumferential direction. Each backbone can have at least one slot that can be configured to receive an elongate member of an adjacent radial element. | 04-03-2014 |
Anthony Wade Morris, Belmont, CA US
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20090274810 | Product control paddles for snack food fryer - A method of controlling the movement of snack food products being cooked continuously in a bath of hot cooking oil to the end of realizing a more uniform moisture content in the final product employs a plurality of segmented paddle wheels with blades to penetrate and agitate vigorously the product pack as the wheels are rotated in both directions. Also disclosed are a variety of segmented paddle wheel configurations and their functions of impeding and urging product flow during cooking. | 11-05-2009 |
20130149425 | Product Control Paddles for Snack Food Fryer - A method of controlling the movement and separation of snack food products being cooked continuously in a bath of hot cooking oil to the end of realizing a more uniform moisture content in the final product employs a plurality of paddle wheels with blades to rotate in a double action, ratcheting clockwise and counter-clockwise to penetrate and agitate vigorously the product pack. Also disclosed is a variety of paddle wheel configurations and their functions of impeding and urging product flow during cooking. | 06-13-2013 |
20140345477 | Universal Potato Chip Cooker - Potato chip cooking process and apparatus includes controlled cooking of potato slices from the initial to the final cooking stages. Slices are deposited in hot cooking oil to develop a slice pack which is carried along a cooking path during which the pack is agitated and mixed by paddle means or tumbled so that the individual slices receive maximum contact with the cooking medium. The cooking path may be divided into one or more stages in each of which the cooking times and temperatures are selected and maintained to produce potato chips of different styles having a final moisture content in the range of 1.2% to 2%. | 11-27-2014 |
Anthony Wade Morris, San Carlos, CA US
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20100021602 | Universal potato chip cooker - Potato chip cooking process and apparatus includes controlled cooking of potato slices from the initial to the final cooking stages. Slices are deposited in hot cooking oil to develop a slice pack which is carried along a cooking path during which the pack is agitated and mixed by paddle means or tumbled so that the individual slices receive maximum contact with the cooking medium. The cooking path may be divided into one or more stages in each of which the cooking times and temperatures are selected and maintained to produce potato chips of different styles having a final moisture content in the range of 1.2% to 2%. | 01-28-2010 |
20120082775 | Method and apparatus for oil-free production of food products in a rotary impingement oven - A rotary air impingement oven enables volume production of oil-free food products including those from root crops such as potato chips. The oven contains a cage-like drum with perforate or foraminous sidewalls rotatably disposed within the oven such that the sidewalls, containing product therein, are exposed to temperature and velocity controlled impinging process vapor which is withdrawn continuously during drum rotation. The food products within the drum are urged by an internal baffle towards the drum discharge during rotation. | 04-05-2012 |
Benjamin J. Morris, Davis, CA US
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20100246813 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCELERATING THE DETERMINISTIC ENCIPHERING OF DATA IN A SMALL DOMAIN - Conventional block ciphers that traffic in 128-bit block sizes are ill-suited for operating in small domains like credit card numbers. Some embodiments relate to techniques for constructing and speeding up practical and provably secure schemes for deterministically enciphering data from a small domain like credit card numbers using a conventional block cipher or other pseudorandom function. | 09-30-2010 |
Benjamin M. Morris, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120118340 | Crutch Decoration - The present invention provides crutch decorations that when applied to a crutch form a substantially flat surface between two opposing crutch columns. The flat surface is optimally used for placing printed advertising, designs, pictures, and the like, on the crutch. | 05-17-2012 |
Benjamin M. Morris, Santa Monica, CA US
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20130048042 | Crutch Decoration - The present invention provides crutch decorations that when applied to a crutch form a substantially flat surface between two opposing crutch columns. The flat surface is optimally used for placing printed advertising, designs, pictures, and the like, on the crutch. | 02-28-2013 |
Benson Morris, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20080233769 | Right Angle Connection System for ATE Interface - There is disclosed apparatus for routing signals between at least one PCB within a test head and a socket card assembly. In an embodiment, the apparatus may include at least one flexible circuit electrically connecting first and second sides of the PCB and the socket card assembly with one another, and the flexible circuit having a defined shape configured to interface with the socket card assembly and the PCB along substantially perpendicular planes. Methods of routing signals between at least one PCB within a test head and a socket card assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method may include electrically connecting first and second sides of the PCB and the socket card assembly with one another with at least one flexible circuit having a defined shape configured to interface with the socket card assembly and the PCB along substantially perpendicular planes. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 09-25-2008 |
20090141463 | Screw-less latching system for securing load boards - A screw-less latching system for securing load boards comprises a frame and a backer plate. The frame includes a loading site for a device under test. The loading site includes a first tee clamp disposed along a first longitudinal axis and a second tee clamp disposed along a second longitudinal axis of the loading site. The loading site further includes a first spring plunger disposed along a first lateral axis of the loading site. The backer plate is configured to attach the device under test. The backer plate includes two lock tabs coupling with the first and second tee clamps. The backer plate further includes a first recess coupling with the first spring plunger. | 06-04-2009 |
Carole Ann Morris, Dublin, CA US
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20120115941 | Compounds Affecting Glycemic Index - Compounds of formula I are disclosed which are useful as glycemic index lowering agents and/or, as α-amylase and/or α-glucosidase inhibitors. Also disclosed are nutritional and/or pharmaceutical compositions and supplements comprising one or more of these compounds. The compounds will be beneficial to patients who require stabilization of their postprandial glucose levels. | 05-10-2012 |
Catherine May Morris, San Diego, CA US
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20110064793 | INHIBITORS OF HIV REPLICATION AND METHOD OF TREATMENT OF HIV INFECTIONS - The invention is drawn to a novel class of drugs directed against HIV, comprising a peptide or analog comprising a decapeptide, said decapeptide containing (from N-terminus to the C-terminus) a basic amino acid in position 1, an acidic amino acid in positions 2 and 5, and a tryptophan in positions 4, 7, and 8, and to a method of treatment of HIV infections, in particular multidrug-resistant HIV infections. | 03-17-2011 |
Charles Morris, San Jose, CA US
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20090259665 | DIRECTED PLACEMENT OF DATA IN A REDUNDANT DATA STORAGE SYSTEM - A data processing apparatus, comprising a metadata store storing information about files that are stored in a distributed data storage system, and comprising a class database; one or more processing units; logic configured for receiving and storing in the class database a definition of a class of data storage servers comprising one or more subclasses each comprising one or more server selection criteria; associating the class with one or more directories of the data storage system; in response to a data client storing a data file in a directory, binding the class to the data file, determining and storing a set of identifiers of one or more data storage servers in the system that match the server selection criteria, and providing the set of identifiers to the data client. | 10-15-2009 |
20120191710 | DIRECTED PLACEMENT OF DATA IN A REDUNDANT DATA STORAGE SYSTEM - A data processing apparatus, comprising a metadata store storing information about files that are stored in a distributed data storage system, and comprising a class database; one or more processing units; logic configured for receiving and storing in the class database a definition of a class of data storage servers comprising one or more subclasses each comprising one or more server selection criteria; associating the class with one or more directories of the data storage system; in response to a data client storing a data file in a directory, binding the class to the data file, determining and storing a set of identifiers of one or more data storage servers in the system that match the server selection criteria, and providing the set of identifiers to the data client. | 07-26-2012 |
Claudia R. Morris, Oakland, CA US
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20080213239 | FATTY ACID FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides dietary formulations comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. The present invention further provides methods of treating various conditions, generally involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a subject dietary formulation. | 09-04-2008 |
20100196939 | Diagnosis of Conditions Associated with Decreased Arginine Bioavailability - The invention features methods and compositions for diagnosis, including prognosis, of conditions associated with decreased arginine bioavailability (which can result from dysregulated arginine metabolism, e.g., due to increased arginase activity) by assessing in a sample from a subject the ratio of arginine to one or more, usually two or more, modulators of arginine bioavailability. In one embodiment, the ratio of arginine to (ornithine+citrulline) is assessed to aid in diagnosis. | 08-05-2010 |
20120190737 | Fatty Acid Formulations and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides dietary formulations comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. The present invention further provides methods of treating various conditions, generally involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a subject dietary formulation. | 07-26-2012 |
Clifford M. Morris, Pleasanton, CA US
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20110120537 | SILICON INKS FOR THIN FILM SOLAR CELL FORMATION, CORRESPONDING METHODS AND SOLAR CELL STRUCTURES - High quality silicon inks are used to form polycrystalline layers within thin film solar cells having a p-n junction. The particles deposited with the inks can be sintered to form the silicon film, which can be intrinsic films or doped films. The silicon inks can have a z-average secondary particle size of no more than about 250 nm as determined by dynamic light scattering on an ink sample diluted to 0.4 weight percent if initially having a greater concentration. In some embodiments, an intrinsic layer can be a composite of an amorphous silicon portion and a crystalline silicon portion. | 05-26-2011 |
David Wayne Morris, Anaheim, CA US
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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 |
Dennis E. Morris, Newburry Park, CA US
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20120312927 | LAUNCH ABORT AND ORBITAL MANEUVER SYSTEM - A spacecraft includes a first engine configured to provide primary launch abort thrust and a second engine disposed radially from a center of gravity, the second engine configured to provide a secondary launch abort thrust, a primary orbital maneuvering thrust, and a primary control thrust. | 12-13-2012 |
Don Morris, Atherton, CA US
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20100198571 | Individualized Ranking of Risk of Health Outcomes - An apparatus for creating a graphical representation of personalized healthcare information is provided. A data processing apparatus that has one or more processors is disclosed. Query component logic receives a request comprising patient identification information. Query execution logic, based on the patient information determines a first metric and one or more intervention metrics. The first metric represents a current health related metric for the patient, while the intervention metrics represent a predicted health related metric, assuming that the patient conforms to the intervention. A graphical representation of the two metrics is created. | 08-05-2010 |
Donald Henry Morris, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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20090121560 | Borealis Technical Limited - The present invention provides a method for building a component for an electrical rotating machine and comprises: providing powdered magnetic material; providing electrically conductive material; positioning the powdered magnetic material and the electrically conductive material within a mold functional to provide the materials with the required dimensions after application of a hot isostatic pressing (HIP) procedure; and applying at least one HIP procedure to the materials in the mold. Temperatures and pressures of the process are chosen to ensure that the electrically conducting and magnetic portions of the component are bonded without the materials seeping into each other. In one aspect the present invention thus provides a method for building small compact motor systems using motor components formed from pressed powder. A technical advantage of this approach is that the component has uniform grain structure and thus consistent magnetic and structural properties. The motor may be located inside a vehicle drive wheel, as it is equipped to be a drive motor providing the necessary torque with reasonable system mass. The motor systems of the invention may utilize polyphase electric motors, and are preferably connected to appropriate drive systems via mesh connections, to provide variable V/Hz ratios. | 05-14-2009 |
Eric L. Morris, Murrieta, CA US
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20130071675 | CORROSION RESISTANT PRETREATMENT COATING COMPOSITIONS - A corrosion resistant pretreatment composition for coating a metal substrate is provided. The composition comprises an aqueous carrier, one or more Group IA metal ions, wherein at least one of the Group 1A metal ions comprises a lithium compound, a hydroxide; and a phosphate or a halide. A process for treating a metal substrate with a lithium based coating is also provided, as well as a process for treating a metal substrate with a non-chrome conversion coating process. | 03-21-2013 |
Eric L. Morris, Irvine, CA US
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20090065101 | Corrosion Resistant Conversion Coatings - A conversion coating composition for coating a metal substrate is provided which imparts corrosion resistance to the underlying metal substrate. The conversion coating composition comprises an aqueous carrier and first and second rare earth element salts. A complete coating system employing the conversion coating composition is also provided as well as methods for conversion coating a metal substrate with the rare earth element conversion coating compositions of the present invention. | 03-12-2009 |
20110300390 | Corrosion Resistant Metallate Compostions - A composition for application to a metal substrate comprising at least one metallate compound comprising hexafluorzirconate, zirconyl nitrate, and/or yttrium nitrate is provided. The composition may further comprise additives that promote corrosion resistance of the metal substrate, or the adhesion of subsequent coatings, such as one or more rare earth element salts; allontoin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, surfactants, and other additives and co-inhibitors. A metal substrate such as an aluminum or an aluminum alloy substrate coated with a metallate composition according to the present invention is also provided. A process for preparing a coating on a metal substrate to improve the corrosion resistance of the substrate or improve the adhesion of a subsequent coating is also provided. The process comprises treating the metal substrate with an aqueous solution comprising a metallate compound. The process may further comprise one or more pre-treating the substrate, coating the metal substrate with an oxidizing agent and/or coating the metal substrate with one or more rare earth element salts. A process for preparing the metallate coatings of the invention is also provided. | 12-08-2011 |
Grayson Morris, San Francisco, CA US
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20090291196 | Abluminal Stent Coating Apparatus And Method Using A Brush Assembly - The apparatus and method use an optical feedback system to align a brush assembly with a stent strut. Once alignment is achieved, a coating is dispensed onto the stent strut via the brush assembly and the brush assembly is moved along the stent strut to coat the stent strut. | 11-26-2009 |
20110144736 | FLEXIBLE STENT - The present invention is directed to a flexible expandable stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery. The stent generally includes a series of metallic cylindrical rings longitudinally aligned on a common axis of the stent and interconnected by a series of links which be polymeric or metallic. Varying configurations and patterns of the links provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent while maintaining sufficient column strength to space the cylindrical rings along the longitudinal axis. The metallic material forming the rings provides the necessary radial stiffness. | 06-16-2011 |
20130186327 | Stent Coating Apparatus with Fibers - A stent coating apparatus for coating a stent includes a brush assembly, a stent support, and a dispensing mechanism. The brush assembly includes a plurality of fibers, and the stent support carries a stent at a position in which the stent is in contact with the fibers. The dispensing mechanism dispenses a coating composition to the plurality of fibers. | 07-25-2013 |
Henry Minard Morris, Venice, CA US
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20100277573 | Orthostereoscopic Motion Picture Theater - A system for presenting stereoscopic motion pictures comprising a predominantly hemispherical screen ( | 11-04-2010 |
20120209793 | Ideation Search Engine - It is an object of the present invention to provide a system for measuring, valuing, assigning, processing and accessing emotional values for use in an idea generation, or ideation, search engine. This system may be applied to searching and matching between different entities, where an entity can be anything including websites, multimedia objects, products, people, places and ideas. According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer system for codifying human emotion into a machine readable language is disclosed. The computer system comprises an emotion preference server, an enterprise system, an end-user system and a search and match engine. | 08-16-2012 |
Huong T. Morris, Los Gatos, CA US
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20120179990 | Capturing and Visualizing Data Lineage in Content Management System - Techniques are disclosed for capturing and visualizing data lineage in content management systems. For example, a method comprises the following steps. A plurality of data sets is received. Each of the data sets is associated with a party and comprises a plurality of information. A set of lineage data about one or more of the data sets is received. The lineage data comprises information about the history of a particular data set. A user interface is presented that conveys a representation of one or more of the plurality of received data sets and at least a portion of the lineage data about the history of one or more of the data sets. A command is received at the user interface to merge or unmerge two data sets in the plurality of data sets. Two or more data sets in the plurality of data sets are merged or unmerged based on the received command. | 07-12-2012 |
James Morris, San Francisco, CA US
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20080244431 | PRODUCT REVIEW SYSTEM INCLUDING REVIEWER PURCHASE INDICATOR - A system for presenting keywords obtained from users in a review process. The keywords are displayed along with a use value that reflects the number of times users have voted or selected the keyword as being relevant or effective in a review of a product. The keywords can be used to assist consumers in deciding whether to purchase a product or a service, in determining a brand's reputation, or for other purposes. Keywords can be ranked according to usage criteria such as the frequency of use of the keyword in reviews, the reputation of a user/reviewer who created or used the keyword, etc. Rankings can be dynamically updated when keyword usage changes. Such as when a keyword declines in popularity, when words change in meaning or become obsolete or irrelevant with respect to their original intent, etc. Keywords can be used as filters for product searches. | 10-02-2008 |
20120096454 | APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDER DELIVERY SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a display engine and one or more data files are determined. They are then sent to a website provider's network. The display engine and data are used to provide ASP functionality without contacting the ASP network for every user request. So even if the ASP network is not available, the ASP functionality provided by the display engine and data is always accessible to the website provider. For example, the website provider's network may provide the ASP functionality by displaying data in one or more data files at a user's display device. This is performed without relying on the availability of the ASP network. | 04-19-2012 |
20140372501 | APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDER DELIVERY SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a display engine and one or more data files are determined. They are then sent to a website provider's network. The display engine and data are used to provide ASP functionality without contacting the ASP network for every user request. So even if the ASP network is not available, the ASP functionality provided by the display engine and data is always accessible to the website provider. For example, the website provider's network may provide the ASP functionality by displaying data in one or more data files at a user's display device. This is performed without relying on the availability of the ASP network. | 12-18-2014 |
James Morris, San Francicso, CA US
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20100114883 | SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC PRODUCT SUMMARY BASED ON CONSUMER-CONTRIBUTED KEYWORDS - A system for presenting keywords obtained from users in a review process. The keywords are displayed along with a use value that reflects the number of times users have voted or selected the keyword as being relevant or effective in a review of a product. The keywords can be used to assist consumers in deciding whether to purchase a product or a service, in determining a brand's reputation, or for other purposes. Keywords can be ranked according to usage criteria such as the frequency of use of the keyword in reviews, the reputation of a user/reviewer who created or used the keyword, etc. Rankings can be dynamically updated when keyword usage changes. Such as when a keyword declines in popularity, when words change in meaning or become obsolete or irrelevant with respect to their original intent, etc. Keywords can be used as filters for product searches. | 05-06-2010 |
James E.g. Morris, San Jose, CA US
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20090048825 | System and method for providing internet based phone conferences using multiple codecs - A method of communicating digitized speech from a transmitting forum participant comprises the step of receiving a data structure that includes said digitized speech. The data structure is analyzed to determine whether the digitized speech is redundantly represented in a plurality of forms in the data structure. A portion of the data structure is forwarded to a receiving forum participant, thereby communicating the digitized speech from the transmitting forum participant. In this method, when the digitized speech is redundantly represented in the data structure in a plurality of forms, the forwarding step includes a step of selecting one or more forms, based on a function, from the plurality of forms in the data structure. Furthermore, the portion of the data structure that is forwarded to the receiving forum participant includes data in the data structure that corresponds to each of the selected one or more forms. | 02-19-2009 |
20120099488 | System and Method for Providing Internet Based Phone Conferences Using Multiple Codecs - A method of communicating digitized speech from a transmitting forum participant comprises the step of receiving a data structure that includes said digitized speech. The data structure is analyzed to determine whether the digitized speech is redundantly represented in a plurality of forms in the data structure. A portion of the data structure is forwarded to a receiving forum participant, thereby communicating the digitized speech from the transmitting forum participant. In this method, when the digitized speech is redundantly represented in the data structure in a plurality of forms, the forwarding step includes a step of selecting one or more forms, based on a function, from the plurality of forms in the data structure. Furthermore, the portion of the data structure that is forwarded to the receiving forum participant includes data in the data structure that corresponds to each of the selected one or more forms. | 04-26-2012 |
James H. Morris, Encinitas, CA US
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20080240197 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENTLY OPERATING A GAS DISCHARGE EXCIMER LASER - Systems and methods for efficiently operating a gas discharge excimer laser are disclosed. The excimer laser may include a chamber containing laser gases, first and second electrodes within the chamber, and a plurality of reflective elements defining an optical resonant cavity. The method may include setting the laser gases to a first pressure; after setting the gases to the first pressure, applying a first voltage to the electrodes, thereby propagating a laser beam in the optical resonant cavity; measuring energy of the beam; adjusting the first voltage until the energy of the beam is substantially equal to a target pulse energy; operating the laser for an amount of time; after the amount of time, measuring energy of the beam; and changing the pressure of the gases to a second pressure different from the first pressure. | 10-02-2008 |
20100232469 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENTLY OPERATING A GAS DISCHARGE EXCIMER LASER - Systems and methods for efficiently operating a gas discharge excimer laser are disclosed. The excimer laser may include a chamber containing laser gases, first and second electrodes within the chamber, and a plurality of reflective elements defining an optical resonant cavity. The method may include setting the laser gases to a first pressure; after setting the gases to the first pressure, applying a first voltage to the electrodes, thereby propagating a laser beam in the optical resonant cavity; measuring energy of the beam; adjusting the first voltage until the energy of the beam is substantially equal to a target pulse energy; operating the laser for an amount of time; after the amount of time, measuring energy of the beam; and changing the pressure of the gases to a second pressure different from the first pressure. | 09-16-2010 |
John Morris, Portola Valley, CA US
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20080262509 | System and Method for the Simultaneous Bilateral Integrated Tympanic Drug Delivery and Guided Treatment of Target Tissues Within the Ears - Systems and methods for treating a patient having a head with a first ear and a second ear function by mounting a support system to the head of the patient so that the support system is aligned with a target tissue of the first ear; applying a therapeutic agent to the first ear by energizing an iontophoresis electrode supported by the support system; and actuating a device while the device is supported by the support system so that the device therapeutically remodels the target tissue of the first ear. | 10-23-2008 |
John R. Morris, Simi Valley, CA US
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20090287964 | INTERNET ACCESSIBLE TEST SYSTEM - An Internet accessible test system including: providing a remote client having an Internet connection; and exercising a tester function across the Internet connection by the remote client. | 11-19-2009 |
20140331075 | TIME REFERENCE SYSTEMS FOR CPU-BASED AND OPTIONALLY FPGA-BASED SUBSYSTEMS - A time reference system includes a master clock, generating a clock reference, interface logic and a CPU-based subsystem. The interface logic receives the clock reference and generates the clock, pulses, and timestamp signals. The CPU-based subsystem includes an internal counter, a CPU and a clock synthesizer, the CPU and receiving the pulses and timestamp signals. The clock synthesizer receives the clock signal and generates a CPU clock signal. Some examples include an FPGA-based subsystem having an FPGA-based card coupled to the interface logic for receipt of the clock, pulses and timestamp signals. In a method the timestamp value TO is generated by the CPU upon receipt of the timestamp signal. Upon receipt by the CPU of the next pulse signal, a timestamp counter baseline value TSCO is generated so the CPU internal counter is calibrated to the clock signal. | 11-06-2014 |
Jonathan Morris, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20080208229 | Motor Assembly for a Powered Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument is provided for cutting bone and other tissue. The surgical instrument is powered by a pressurized fluid and includes a rotatable shaft connected to a dissection tool. The instrument includes a housing member comprising a one-piece base. A rotor housing chamber is defined by the base, and the rotatable shaft is located in the rotor housing chamber. A first bearing housing is defined by the base, located adjacent the rotor housing chamber, and houses a first bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A second bearing housing is defined by the base, located on an opposite side of the rotor housing chamber from the first bearing housing, and houses a second bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A passage is defined by the base and operable to direct a pressurized fluid through the base to the rotor housing chamber in order to rotate the rotatable shaft. | 08-28-2008 |
20080221660 | Platelet Gel for Treatment of Aneurysms - Methods for ameliorating stent graft migration and endoleak using treatment site-specific platelet gel compositions in combination with stent grafts are disclosed. Also disclosed are platelet gel compositions directly to treatment sites before, during or after stent graft implantation. Additional embodiments include medical devices having platelet gel coatings and/or platelet gel delivery devices useful for treating aneurysms. | 09-11-2008 |
20080228256 | Braided Flange Branch Graft for Branch Vessel - A braided flange branch graft formed of a braided super elastic memory material includes a neck between an inner flange and an outer flange. The neck is positioned in a side opening in a sidewall of a main stent graft and the inner flange and outer flange are deployed on opposite sides of the sidewall. The inner flange and the outer flange have a diameter greater than a diameter of the side opening in the sidewall of the main stent graft. Thus, the sidewall of the main stent graft is sandwiched between the inner flange and the outer flange securely and simply mounting the braided flange branch graft to the main stent graft. The braided flange has a substantially unobstructed fluid communication passage therethrough. Further, when stretched into a substantially cylindrical shape for delivery, the braided flange branch graft has a small delivery profile and is extremely flexible. | 09-18-2008 |
20080262594 | Stent Graft Sealing System and Method - A stent graft sealing system and method including a stent graft having a seal stent, and a tubular graft material having a central axis and a pleated seal region. The pleated seal region is supported by the seal stent and urged outward from the central axis by the seal stent. The pleated seal region has an initial deployment diameter and an extended deployment diameter. The extended deployment diameter is greater than one and one-half times the initial deployment diameter. | 10-23-2008 |
20080262595 | Methods and Apparatus for Treatment of Aneurysms Adjacent to Branch Arteries - A stent graft includes at least one aperture extending through the main body thereof, into which an extension portion may be deployed for positioning within an adjacent branch flow lumen. The extension portions include self biasing features, wherein the extension is biased into engagement with the main body to seal the interface thereof. Additionally, the extension portion may be configured for tortuous or deviated anatomy, to enable sealing of the extension portion with the body while extending the extension portion in a substantially non-radial direction from the main body. | 10-23-2008 |
20090259290 | Fenestration Segment Stent-Graft and Fenestration Method - A method includes deploying a fenestration segment stent-graft into a main vessel such that a fenestration section of the fenestration segment stent-graft covers a first branch vessel emanating from the main vessel. The fenestration segment stent-graft includes a proximal section, a distal section, and the fenestration section attached to and between the proximal section and the distal section. The fenestration section has a greater resistance to tearing than the proximal section and the distal section facilitating formation of a collateral opening aligned with the branch vessel in the fenestration section. | 10-15-2009 |
20140046355 | Motor Assembly For A Powered Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument is provided for cutting bone and other tissue. The surgical instrument is powered by a pressurized fluid and includes a rotatable shaft connected to a dissection tool. The instrument includes a housing member comprising a one-piece base. A rotor housing chamber is defined by the base, and the rotatable shaft is located in the rotor housing chamber. A first hearing housing is defined by the base, located adjacent the rotor housing chamber, and houses a first bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A second bearing housing is defined by the base, located on an opposite side of the rotor housing chamber from the first bearing housing, and houses a second bearing that engages the rotatable shaft. A passage is defined by the base and operable to direct a pressurized fluid through the base to the rotor housing chamber in order to rotate the rotatable shaft. | 02-13-2014 |
Julio E. Morris, Fremont, CA US
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20090017292 | Reactive flow deposition and synthesis of inorganic foils - Sub-atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition is described with a directed reactant flow and a substrate that moves relative to the flow. Thus, using this CVD configuration a relatively high deposition rate can be achieved while obtaining desired levels of coating uniformity. Deposition approaches are described to place one or more inorganic layers onto a release layer, such as a porous, particulate release layer. In some embodiments, the release layer is formed from a dispersion of submicron particles that are coated onto a substrate. The processes described can be effective for the formation of silicon films that can be separated with the use of a release layer into a silicon foil. The silicon foils can be used for the formation of a range of semiconductor based devices, such as display circuits or solar cells. | 01-15-2009 |
20090208725 | LAYER TRANSFER FOR LARGE AREA INORGANIC FOILS - Layer transfer approaches are described to take advantage of large area, thin inorganic foils formed onto a porous release layer. In particular, since the inorganic foils can be formed from ceramics and/or crystalline materials that do not bend a large amount, approaches are described to provide for gradual pulling along an edge to separate the foil from a holding surface along a curved surface designed to not excessively bend the foil such that the foil is not substantially damaged in the transfer process. Apparatuses are described to perform the transfer with a rocking motion or with a rotating cylindrical surface. Furthermore, stabilization of porous release layers can improve the qualities of resulting inorganic foils formed on the release layer. In particular, flame treatments can provide improved release layer properties, and the deposition of an interpenetrating stabilization composition can be deposited using CVD to stabilize a porous layer. | 08-20-2009 |
Karla Morris, Oakland, CA US
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20120047496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REFERENCE-COUNTING WITH USER-DEFINED STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTORS - A system is provided that includes a code-processing portion, an initializing-processing portion, an ID-processing portion, a request-processing portion and a compiling-processing portion. The code-processing portion can embed a code architecture into user-defined data structures, wherein the code architecture can manage a counter. The initializing-processing portion can process code having a user-defined constructor therein and can initialize the counter based on an invocation of the architecture. The ID-processing portion has a memory that can store data therein, wherein the data is defined by the user-defined constructor. The ID-processing portion can associate the data with an identification tag and can generate a processing request. The request-processing portion can process the data based on the processing request. The compiling-processing portion can compile the code architecture. The initializing-processing portion can further update the counter based on the processing request. The memory can further store the processed data. The compiling-processing portion can free a portion of the memory holding the processed data when the counter reaches a predetermined number. | 02-23-2012 |
Keith J. Morris, Cupertino, CA US
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20090067328 | AUTOMATIC ADAPTIVE NETWORK TRAFFIC PRIORITIZATION AND SHAPING - A local area network includes computers and peripherals networked in a high-speed LAN with access to a WAN through a slower connection via a broadband modem. A LAN gateway device manages data traffic between the local computers and peripherals and between the LAN and the WAN. The LAN gateway device provides multiple features, such as wired or wireless links, security, firewall, NAT, DCHP, traffic management, and the like. Traffic management features include an automatic quality of service priority classification scheme. A quality of service module automatically assigns priorities to the data streams based on analysis of the data packets. A configuration access list can be provided with pre-configured priorities for some streams. Initially, all streams are given highest priority and subsequently the priority is automatically adapted to the results of the packet analysis. Traffic shaping techniques control the LAN gateway upstream output and enable IP fragmentation of TCP packets according to measured upstream channel conditions. | 03-12-2009 |
Kevin V. Morris, Sierra Madre, CA US
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20100267809 | DOUBLE STRANDED NUCLEIC ACID TARGETING LOW COPY PROMOTER-SPECIFIC RNA - The present invention relates to transcriptional gene silencing (TGS) in mammalian, including human, cells that is mediated by small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules. The present invention also relates to a double stranded nucleic acid that directs methylation of histones associated with target genes that produce low copy promoter-specific RNA. It has been found that siRNAs can be used to direct methylation of histones in mammalian, including human, cells. | 10-21-2010 |
Kevin V. Morris, San Diego, CA US
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20090215860 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING GENE TRANSCRIPTION - The invention is directed to compositions and methods for RNA-mediated gene regulation, e.g., transcription regulation, e.g., by transcriptional silencing of genes. In one aspect, the invention provides methods using siRNAs directed at a transcription regulator, e.g., a promoter or enhance sequence, of a gene target molecule. In one aspect, this results in in vivo DNA methylation and/or modification of associated chromatin (e.g., histone proteins) accompanied by and/or partial or complete transcription gene silencing in a cell, such as a mammalian cell, e.g., a human cell. | 08-27-2009 |
Macdonald S. Morris, Felton, CA US
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20080261832 | Arrays of nucleic acid probes for detecting cystic fibrosis - The invention provides arrays of immobilized probes, and methods employing the arrays, for detecting mutations in the CFTR gene. | 10-23-2008 |
20120329677 | ARRAYS OF NUCLEIC ACID PROBES FOR DETECTING CYSTIC FIBROSIS - The invention provides arrays of immobilized probes, and methods employing the arrays, for detecting mutations in the CFTR gene. | 12-27-2012 |
20130150248 | Arrays of Nucleic Acid Probes for Analyzing Biotransformation Genes - The invention provides arrays of immobilized probes, and methods employing the arrays, for detecting mutations in the biotransformation genes, such as cytochromes P450. For example, one such array comprises four probe sets. A first probe set comprises a plurality of probes, each probe comprising a segment of at least three nucleotides exactly complementary to a subsequence of a reference sequence from a biotransformation gene, the segment including at least one interrogation position complementary to a corresponding nucleotide in the reference sequence. Second, third and fourth probe sets each comprise a corresponding probe for each probe in the first probe set. The probes in the second, third and fourth probe sets are identical to a sequence comprising the corresponding probe from the first probe set or a subsequence of at least three nucleotides thereof that includes the at least one interrogation position, except that the at least one interrogation position is occupied by a different nucleotide in each of the four corresponding probes from the four probe sets. | 06-13-2013 |
Macdonald Scott Morris, Atherton, CA US
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20100305964 | HEALTHCARE QUALITY MEASUREMENT - A method of determining a quality of care provided by a healthcare provider to individuals in a population is provided. A data processing apparatus that has one or more processors is disclosed. Data representing biomarkers for individuals in a population is received. Baseline and present risks are determined. Risk reduction values are determined. Based on the current risk reduction, a quality score is determined. A scale is created, and the quality score is mapped to the scale. The global quality score of the disclosure provides numerous benefits over past performance measures. | 12-02-2010 |
Martin Morris, Vista, CA US
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20100189041 | UTILIZATION OF THE INTERNET PROTOCOL TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION INVOLVING MOBILE DEVICES - A data communication system capable of forwarding IP-addressed data to devices as such devices move among networks having different IP addresses is dislcosed herein. The system includes first and second networks containing first and second pluralities of nodes. At least one of the first plurality of nodes is adapted to receive data transmissions from an external IP-based network. Upon joining the first network, this device is assigned an IP address which remains with it irrespective of whether it moves beyond the range of the first network. When this device roams into the vicinity of the second network, data addressed to the device which is received at the first network is forwarded via at least one node of the second network to the roaming device. | 07-29-2010 |
20110098000 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING BLUETOOTH-ENABLED DEVICES TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER - An interface which effects communication between first and second systems and includes a first arrangement for communicating with the first system using a first protocol and a second arrangement for communicating with the second system using a second protocol. At least one of the arrangements includes a mechanism for effecting wireless communication. In accordance with the invention, a third arrangement is included for translating data received from the first system in accordance with the first protocol into data adapted for the second system in accordance with the second protocol. In the illustrative embodiment, the inventive interface further includes an arrangement for translating data received from the second system in accordance with the second protocol into data adapted for the first system in accordance with the first protocol. In the illustrative embodiment, the second system is a Personal Computer, the first system is a peripheral adapted to be connected to the computer, the first protocol is a Bluetooth protocol and the second protocol is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol. In the illustrative embodiment, the inventive interface leverages Universal Serial Bus technology, particularly “plug and play” capability, to simplify the installation and use of Bluetooth-enabled peripherals. | 04-28-2011 |
Martin George Morris, Vista, CA US
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20090239572 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RANGE EXTENSION OF LOW-POWER WIRELESS COMMUNICATION LINKS - A method and system for improving a level of service between wireless devices. Handheld devices implementing the Bluetooth specification typically have relatively limited transmission ranges. As a result, and since they are typically portable, such devices easily experience abrupt communication interruptions, either between themselves and other handheld devices, or between themselves and fixed devices. The effective range of the devices can be extended by providing additional error-correcting coding. Although this modification also results in an extended transmission time, users are provided with an increased transmission range, and are given warning that service may soon be interrupted. Users may then, if they wish, take such steps as finishing their communication or moving into their devices' normal transmission range. Additionally, the handheld devices may use the extra transmission time and range to search for a forwarding path to a recipient device, thus minimizing or preventing any service interruption. | 09-24-2009 |
Matthew Gerald Morris, San Diego, CA US
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20090188311 | SYRINGE IMAGING SYSTEMS - A syringe imaging system for a syringe infusion pump is provided. The system comprises an imaging device configured to capture one or more images of a syringe, and a processor, which is configured to determine, based on the one or more captured images, an internal diameter of the syringe and a distance between a bung and a bottom of the syringe, and to calculate a remaining volume of the syringe based upon the determined internal diameter and distance. A syringe infusion pump is also provided. The pump comprises a housing having a bracket configured to receive a syringe, a syringe driver configured to actuate a plunger of the syringe, an imaging device configured to capture one or more images of the syringe, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine, based on the one or more captured images, an internal diameter of the syringe and a distance between a bung and a bottom of the syringe, and to calculate a remaining volume of the syringe based upon the determined internal diameter and distance. | 07-30-2009 |
Merritt J. Morris, Long Beach, CA US
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20120103132 | TRANSMISSION CASE FOR HYBRID VEHICLES - A transmission assembly is provided. The transmission assembly includes a transmission case with at least one wall having an interior side and an exterior side; a transmission component arranged within the transmission case; an interface formed in the wall of the transmission case; and a connector secured to the wall at the interface with a snap-in connection that substantially prevents axial, radial, and rotational movement between the connector and interface. | 05-03-2012 |
Michael A. Morris, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20090127923 | WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY - A wheel assembly includes a wheel and a hub assembly. The hub assembly includes a retainer housing, retaining member, biasing element, and restraining element. The retainer housing includes a wheel mounting sleeve and pin sleeve. The wheel mounting sleeve includes an axle bore configured to receive an axle and configured to be inserted within a sleeve bore of the wheel. The pin sleeve includes a first end fluidly communicating with the sleeve bore, a second end, and a conduit therebetween. The retaining member, disposed within the conduit, is configured to operatively engage an axle groove and includes a lip wider than a first end shoulder to prevent the retaining member from exiting the first end. The biasing element, disposed within the conduit, is configured to bias the retaining member towards the axle bore. The restraining element is configured to prevent the retaining member from exiting the second end. | 05-21-2009 |
20100052412 | WHEEL INCLUDING TREAD - Wheels and methods of making wheels are disclosed including an inner portion and a tread mechanically coupled to the inner portion. The tread may be mechanically coupled to the inner portion on an inside and an outside of the wheel. The inner portion may include a rim including a plurality of apertures. The inner portion may be high density polyethylene and the tread may be thermoplastic elastomer. | 03-04-2010 |
20120019052 | WHEEL INCLUDING TREAD - Wheels and methods of making wheels are disclosed including an inner portion and a tread mechanically coupled to the inner portion. The tread may be mechanically coupled to the inner portion on an inside and an outside of the wheel. The inner portion may include a rim including a plurality of apertures. The inner portion may be high density polyethylene and the tread may be thermoplastic elastomer. | 01-26-2012 |
20120153586 | WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY - A hub assembly includes a retainer housing, a retaining member, a biasing element, and a restraining element. The retainer housing includes an axle bore configured to receive an axle and a pin sleeve. The pin sleeve includes a first end in fluid communication with the axle bore, a second end, and a conduit between the first end and the second end. The retaining member is in the conduit and is configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle. The biasing element is in the conduit and is configured to bias the retaining member towards the axle bore. The restraining element is configured to prevent the retaining member from exiting the second end of the pin sleeve at least prior to coupling the hub assembly to a wheel. A wheel assembling can include the hub assembly and a wheel. | 06-21-2012 |
Michael Alan Morris, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20080282183 | Ophthalmic Lens Design and/or Dispensing - A method of designing and/or selecting a progressive addition lens design for a wearer is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes displaying a graphical representation of an initial progressive addition lens design including design parameters having design values. A user interface is provided including, for each of one or more of the design parameters, a control that is adjustable over a range of levels, each level in the range being associated with a corresponding value of the respective design parameter. A control is adjusted to select a level and the selection is processed so as to substantially simultaneously update the displayed graphical representation in accordance with the selected level to provide a modified progressive lens design. A system for designing and/or selecting a progressive addition lens design for a wearer is also disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
Mike Morris, Belmont, CA US
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20080244577 | SOFTWARE DELIVERY FOR VIRTUAL MACHINES - One embodiment entails delivering a software payload to guest software in a virtual machine so that the software payload is part of a file system accessible by the guest software, wherein delivery avoids a data path involving a network stack of the virtual machine. | 10-02-2008 |
20140201740 | SOFTWARE DELIVERY FOR VIRTUAL MACHINES - One embodiment entails delivering a software payload to guest software in a virtual machine so that the software payload is part of a file system accessible by the guest software, wherein the delivery is such that the software payload is part of a file system accessible by the guest software. The delivering utilizes a virtual device of the virtual machine, but does not involve either a virtual network interface card (NIC) or any virtual host bus adapter (VHBA) of the virtual machine. The delivering further includes establishing a data path from the software payload to the virtual machine and a guest agent of the virtual machine. During processing of the software payload, status from the guest agent is monitored. After reception of the status indicating completion of the processing of the software payload, the data path is deactivated. | 07-17-2014 |
Milton A. Morris, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20100116445 | TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING FABRICS - A track assembly for supporting fabric on a surface includes a base track defining a first half of a hinge and a first half of a snapping clamp. An upper track defines a second half of the hinge and is pivotally connectable to the base track. The upper track defines a second half of the snapping clamp for releasably engaging the fabric. The upper track includes a strut extended downwardly towards the base track such that when high tension forces are applied to the upper track, due to fabric tensioning, the strut contacts the base track to reinforce the track assembly. | 05-13-2010 |
Neil Morris, Livermore, CA US
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20130068275 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - System and method for mounting one or more photovoltaic modules includes one or more flexible rods, including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, each of the one or more flexible rods further including an inner core and a first jacket surrounding the inner core between the first end and the second end. The first end is configured to be attached to at least one photovoltaic module using one or more first adhesive materials. The second end is configured to be inserted into at least one hole of a modular rail and attached to at least the modular rail using one or more second adhesive materials. The one or more flexible rods are configured to allow at least a lateral movement in a first direction between the photovoltaic module and the modular rail and support at least the photovoltaic module in a second direction. | 03-21-2013 |
20130305518 | ROTATABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS THEREOF - Rotatable support system for mounting one or more photovoltaic modules and method thereof. The system includes a stiffener configured to be attached to the one or more photovoltaic modules, a column connected to the stiffener through at least a rotatable component, and a foot connected to the column. The column is configured to rotate from a folded position towards an unfolded position, and stop at the unfolded position separated from the folded position by an angle difference. The angle difference represents the maximum range of rotation for the column. | 11-21-2013 |
Nicholas Morris, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20110287904 | VARIABLE-RESISTANCE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS BAG - One example embodiment includes an exercise bag for allowing a user to exercise. The exercise bag includes a body, where the body is configured to contain a fill material. The exercise bag also includes a fill mechanism. The fill mechanism is configured to allow a user to insert the fill material into the body or remove the fill material from the body. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287906 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE PULLEY FOR BODY-WEIGHT ROTATION EXERCISE - One example embodiment includes a pulley for providing resistance in an exercise system. The pulley includes a wheel, where the wheel is configured to rotate about an axis, and includes a groove, where the groove is located along the circumference of the wheel. The pulley also includes a cable, where the cable makes contact with at least a portion of the groove. The pulley further includes a resistance adjustment, where the resistance adjustment is configured to change the force required to rotate the wheel about the axis. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287907 | BALL NEST WITH VARIABLE RESISTANCE FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS MOVEMENT - One example embodiment includes a ball nest for providing resistance in an exercise system. The ball nest includes a first portion, where an interior section of the first portion forms at least part of a zone of a sphere. The ball nest also includes a second portion. An interior section of the second portion forms at least part of the zone of the sphere and the second portion is configured to mate with the first portion. The mating of the first portion and the second portion is configured to enclose a ball. The ball nest further includes an adjustable attachment, where the adjustable attachment is configured to adjust the position of the first portion relative to the second portion. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287909 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE FITNESS CHAMBER FOR ROTATIONAL TORQUE - One example embodiment includes a resistance chamber for use in an exercise system. The resistance chamber includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The second chamber is configured to attach to the first chamber and rotate relative to the first chamber. The resistance chamber also includes a core rod. The core rod resides within the first chamber and the second chamber and is attached to the interior of the second chamber. The resistance chamber further includes a resistance tube, where at least of a portion the resistance tube is configured to be placed between the interior surface of the first chamber and the core rod. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287914 | TRI-CIRCULAR EXERCISE DEVICE WITH VARIABLE ROTATION RESISTANCE - One example embodiment includes a system for allowing a user to exercise. The system includes a first plate, where the first plate is configured to rotate about a center point. The system also includes a second plate. The second plate is attached to the first plate and is configured to rotate about the attachment point to the first plate. | 11-24-2011 |
20110294635 | VERTICAL MOVEMENT VIBRATING EXERCISE AND WELLNESS PLATFORM - One example embodiment includes a system for allowing a user to exercise. The system includes a platform, where the platform is configured to support a user during an exercise routine. The system also includes vibration means, where the vibration means moves the platform up and down during the exercise routine. | 12-01-2011 |
Richard D. Morris, San Francisco, CA US
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20080238627 | Sample carrier device incorporating radio frequency identification, and method - An apparatus for associating information with a carrier and/or at least one biological reagent is provided. The apparatus can include a carrier adapted to retain at least one biological reagent and at least one non-silicon Radio Frequency Identification Tag (RFID). The RFID tag can comprise information in the form of an information pointer that can be resolved by an information pointer resolution device. The information pointer and/or resolution device can be used to access a remote system. The carrier can be configured, for example, as a microfluidic processing device or a multi-well plate. Methods and systems using the apparatus are also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20080284602 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 11-20-2008 |
20110001609 | SAMPLE CARRIER DEVICE INCORPORATING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION, AND METHOD - An apparatus for associating information with a carrier and/or at least one biological reagent is provided. The apparatus can include a carrier adapted to retain at least one biological reagent and at least one non-silicon Radio Frequency Identification Tag (RFID). The RFID tag can comprise information in the form of an information pointer that can be resolved by an information pointer resolution device. The information pointer and/or resolution device can be used to access a remote system. The carrier can be configured, for example, as a microfluidic processing device or a multi-well plate. Methods and systems using the apparatus are also provided. | 01-06-2011 |
20110115633 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 05-19-2011 |
20120145798 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 06-14-2012 |
20130063252 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 03-14-2013 |
20130088321 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088322 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 04-11-2013 |
20150064082 | Methods and Systems for Using RFID in Biological Field - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 03-05-2015 |
Robert Morris, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20110271028 | MODULAR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH COMMON INTERFACE - A modular integrated circuit includes a hub module that is coupled to a plurality of spoke modules via a plurality of hub interfaces. The plurality of hub interfaces provide a plurality of signal interfaces between the hub module and each of the plurality of spoke modules, wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces is isolated from each of the other signal interfaces of the plurality of signals interface, and wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces operates in accordance with a common signaling format. | 11-03-2011 |
20130091316 | MODULAR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH COMMON INTERFACE - A modular integrated circuit includes a hub module that is coupled to a plurality of spoke modules via a plurality of hub interfaces. The plurality of hub interfaces provide a plurality of signal interfaces between the hub module and each of the plurality of spoke modules, wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces is isolated from each of the other signal interfaces of the plurality of signals interface, and wherein each of the plurality of signal interfaces operates in accordance with a common signaling format. | 04-11-2013 |
Robert G. Morris, Yorba Linda, CA US
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20090261285 | FLOW CONTROL DEVICE - A flow control device in which a flapper is continuously biased to the closed position by a leaf spring that may have a plurality of fingers. The same valve includes a shutoff mechanism allowing the user to adjust forward flow through the valve or shut it off entirely. The leaf spring is made to include polyoxymethylene. | 10-22-2009 |
Ronald Alan Morris, San Francisco, CA US
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20080320523 | Content-progress indicator for an EPG - A content-progress indicator for an EPG is described. In an implementation, a user interface (UI) for output by a client and for display by a display device includes a plurality of representation of content items and at least one pictorial representation. Each representation of a content item is selectable by a user to navigate to a corresponding content item. Each content item has a duration when streamed for output by the client. The at least one pictorial representation corresponds to a respective content item and indicates a time remaining in the duration of the respective content item. | 12-25-2008 |
20100194977 | Full Scale Video with Overlaid Graphical User Interface and Scaled Image - The present disclosure relates to displaying full scale images with overlaid similar scaled images and a graphical user device in a display of a client device. The client device receives video streams of the full scale images and scaled images. The video streams are broadcast independent of one another, and a user of the client device may manipulate the format of the images of either or both streams, and/or place the scaled image on any portion of the full scaled image. The graphical user interface is placed so it does not obscure the scaled image. Alternatively a single video stream may be received by the client device. When a single video stream is received, the client device creates two video streams, one stream comprising full scale images and the other stream comprising scaled images. The full scale image is overlaid with the scaled image and the graphical user interface. | 08-05-2010 |
Stephen Morris, Chico, CA US
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20090048683 | Tissue positioning device - A tissue positioning device comprising a biocompatible member having a size and shape suitable for placement within a space adjacent to a tissue to be positioned and which acts to maintain the tissue in a desired position. The member may be a rigid or flexible spacer having a defined shape, or a bladder capable of receiving and being at least partially expanded by a filler material. The device can made from a variety of materials or a composite of materials as needed, and may include one or more attachment means by which it can be secured to nearby tissues such that it is maintained in a desired spatial location. The filler material can be any of a number of substances, including liquids, gases, a curable liquid such as bone cement or urethane foam, or a spring. | 02-19-2009 |
20100036440 | COLLAPSIBLE BONE SCREW APPARATUS - A collapsible bone screw for healing bone fragments across a bone fracture includes an externally threaded inner screw member and an externally threaded outer screw member. The inner screw member is initially screwed into an inner bone portion. An unthreaded portion of the outer screw member is movably joined to the inner screw member. The outer screw member is screwed until it gains purchase in an outer bone portion. As impaction occurs over time, the collapsible bone screw apparatus may shorten in length as the two screw members slide, telescope or otherwise axially move toward each other to shorten the overall length, thereby preventing any portion of the screw apparatus from protruding out of the bone. A bone screw kit of multiple inner and outer screw members are provided as well as a method of surgically fastening bone fragments. | 02-11-2010 |
20130072994 | COLLAPSIBLE BONE SCREW APPARATUS - A collapsible bone screw for healing bone fragments across a bone fracture includes an externally threaded inner screw member and an externally threaded outer screw member. The inner screw member is initially screwed into an inner bone portion. An unthreaded portion of the outer screw member is movably joined to the inner screw member. The outer screw member is screwed until it gains purchase in an outer bone portion. As impaction occurs over time, the collapsible bone screw apparatus may shorten in length as the two screw members slide, telescope or otherwise axially move toward each other to shorten the overall length, thereby preventing any portion of the screw apparatus from protruding out of the bone. A bone screw kit of multiple inner and outer screw members are provided as well as a method of surgically fastening bone fragments. | 03-21-2013 |
Stephen J. Morris, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100198016 | BIOLOGICAL NAVIGATION DEVICE - Biological navigation devices and methods are disclosed. The devices can be used as or to support colonoscopies or endoscopes. The devices can have one or more releasable, and/or everting, and/or pressurized tubes. The devices can be removably attached to elongated elements, such as colonoscopes or other endoscopes. | 08-05-2010 |
Suzanne Morris, El Cajon, CA US
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20110315156 | Nail ring - The Nail Ring provided by the present invention relates to an artificial nail device and more particularly to a finger or toe ring to which a faux fingernail is integrally attached as used to create a set of manicured nails in little time and with minimal effort. The Nail Ring comprises a ring which fits around the wearer's finger below the base of the natural nail, onto which an artificial fingernail may integrally be attached and the faux fingernail may specifically be configured to rest flush over the user's natural nail. The Nail Ring may be designed to rest above the upper knuckle, directly below the nail plate and may preferably be manufactured of lightweight and flexible plastic material. The Nail Ring may comprise a decorated support portion. | 12-29-2011 |
20120204600 | Nail Ring - The invention provides a novel faux fingernail device to provide an efficient finger or toe ring to which a faux fingernail is slidably attachable. The fingernail slides into grooves along the sides and across the top of the ring into which the fingernail can slide and which holds the fingernail. | 08-16-2012 |
Terry Morris, Garden Grove, CA US
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20080304953 | AUGMENTED VANELESS DIFFUSER CONTAINMENT - A containment system comprises at least one passage obstructer extending from a housing inlet cover through a diffuser passage and into a housing back cover. The passage obstructer includes a fastener portion, such as a bolt, and an obstructing portion extending from and integral to a shaft of the fastener portion. The diameter of the obstructing portion is less than the diameter of the shaft, allowing the obstructing portion to bend upon impact with a burst impeller fragment. | 12-11-2008 |
20090284093 | SLEEVE IN END RINGS FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR - A permanent magnet rotor for an electric motor may include a rotor assembly that will hold the magnets in place. A pair of rings is added to the sleeve to tightly engage and press against the end plates and the magnets. This configuration provides additional securement against axial and radially shifting of the magnets. | 11-19-2009 |
Thaine M. Morris, Ione, CA US
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20090100994 | FIREWORKS TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL UNIT - A mobile apparatus for treatment and disposal of fireworks which includes a conveyor belt, chopper, chute, burn chamber and a heavy-gauge screen cover, the conveyor belt delivering fireworks to be disposed of to the chopper where the fireworks are shredded, the shredded fireworks being fed through the chute into a burn chamber where the shredded fireworks are burned, the heavy-gauge screen cover covering the burn chamber to minimize the release of solid particles into the surrounding environment while also allowing steam, smoke and pressurized air to escape. | 04-23-2009 |
Theodore Morris, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20090270964 | Toroidal balloon system and method of use - A toroidal balloon system apparatus and method for use in a vessel includes a catheter defining an inflation lumen and having an inflation port in communication with the inflation lumen; and a toroidal balloon attached to the catheter. The toroidal balloon defines a balloon lumen in communication with the inflation port to inflate the balloon and a central lumen which allows fluid flow through the balloon and the vessel when the toroidal balloon is inflated. | 10-29-2009 |
20120261290 | Packaging for a Catheter - Packaging for a catheter includes coiled tubing for receiving the catheter and a mounting card coupled to the coiled tubing. The windings of the coiled tubing are welded together to maintain the coiled configuration. The mounting card includes an integral support flap for reducing the risk of damage during catheter insertion and removal, an integral luer retainer for securing a catheter luer, and one or more integral tabs for attaching catheter accessories to the packaging. The integral support flap creates a contact zone which discourages grasping the packaging at a location that can potentially damage an object passing through the packaging, such as a balloon and/or stent. The integral luer retainer is configured to selectively alternate between a configuration which secures the catheter luer and configuration which allows releases the luer for easy insertion and removal of the catheter. | 10-18-2012 |
Thomas Morris, Carlsbad, CA US
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20120311779 | Child Bathing Apparatus - An improved bath apparatus providing 360 degree protection during bathing, is comfortable, easier and safer to use than conventional bathing apparatus, and is collapsible for storage and support. The apparatus includes a protective seat having plural protruding foam members in a radial pattern that when placed in a sink or other bathing basin, extend up the walls of the sink or basin and form a bowl shaped protective padding that provides 360 degree protection for the child. The base foam members have open spaces between them for providing for easy circulation and drainage of water. | 12-13-2012 |
Timothy M. Morris, San Diego, CA US
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20090271086 | Hybrid Engine Accessory Power System - A system for generating accessory power from a gas turbine engine is provided by the present invention. The system includes an electronic control device for monitoring at least one parameter which provides information about an incipient change in power demand, a control valve operated by the control device for supplying bleed air from the engine during a transient state in response to the at least one monitored parameter, and a pneumatically operated device for receiving the bleed air and for generating power to operate equipment onboard an aircraft. The pneumatically operated device may be an air turbine or a pneumatically integrated generator. | 10-29-2009 |
Vincent P. Morris, Alameda, CA US
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20090148243 | Controlling Sediment - Sediment control devices (SCDs) include an apertured threshold member and an apertured outflow member, and optionally a filter member between the threshold and outflow members. In some SCDs the outflow member has a smaller aperture size than the threshold member, or vice versa. In some SCDs, a filter is placed in front of the threshold member. In some SCDs, there is a substantially hollow sediment control chamber (SCC) between the threshold and outflow members; in others, there is little or no hollow space between the threshold and outflow members. The SCDs can be constructed so that they are resistant to damage by wheeled traffic. The SCDs can be used to control sediment in run-off from a construction site, as drain covers, or as retaining members for lawns or planting areas. A number of SCDs can be joined together to form assemblies which are useful for stabilizing a land mass, for example a gully or river bank. | 06-11-2009 |
20100199480 | Barrier fence - The movement of small vertebrates, e.g. endangered or threatened species, into and/or out of defined areas, e.g. construction sites, is controlled by use of a barrier fence which includes an apertured polymeric sheet. The polymeric sheet includes an upper portion which extends upwards from the ground and a lower portion which is buried in the ground. The polymeric sheet is formed by first and second sets of polymeric strands which are bonded to each other and are spaced apart from each other, thus providing apertures. The height and depth of the barrier fence and the size of the apertures prevent the small vertebrates from crossing the fence, and the apertures permit wind and water flow through the barrier fence. | 08-12-2010 |
20110217128 | Controlling sediment - Sediment control devices include a planar apertured threshold member, a planar apertured outflow member, and a planar filter member between the threshold and outflow members. The members lie in parallel planes, and there is substantially no hollow space between the threshold member and the outflow member. | 09-08-2011 |
Wes Morris, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20100076453 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS AND SUPPORT FOR SURGICAL SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for medical care, and more particularly, systems and methods for providing remote diagnostics and support for surgical systems. A central computer system is communicatively coupled to one or more computer-based surgical machines. The central computer system is programmed to monitor the operation of each of the surgical machines, diagnose any problems that occur with the machines, and notify a technician of potential problems with the machines to provide for an efficient support system that minimizes undesirable downtime of the surgical machines. | 03-25-2010 |
William Morris, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110319630 | POROUS REACTIVE FRAMEWORK - This disclosure relates to porous frameworks for gas separation, sensing and drug/biomolecule delivery. More particularly, the disclosure relates to reactive porous frameworks for functionalization. | 12-29-2011 |
20120259117 | ORGANO-METALLIC FRAMEWORKS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The disclosure provides organic frameworks comprising increased stability. | 10-11-2012 |