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Richard B. Bettes, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20120239447 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UPSELLING OF PRODUCT - A system and method for using product profiling to maximize load capacity of a vehicle. The method includes defining product profiles and retrieving product information associated with the product profiles. The method further includes performing cubing operations for products associated with the product information. The system includes components to perform the method steps. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239448 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UPSELLING OF PRODUCT - A system and method for using product profiling to maximize load capacity of a vehicle. The method includes defining product profiles and retrieving product information associated with the product profiles. The method further includes performing cubing operations for products associated with the product information. The system includes components to perform the method steps. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239460 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UPSELLING OF PRODUCT - A system and method for using product profiling to maximize load capacity of a vehicle. The method includes defining product profiles and retrieving product information associated with the product profiles. The method further includes performing cubing operations for products associated with the product information. The system includes components to perform the method steps. | 09-20-2012 |
20140019376 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UPSELLING OF PRODUCT - A system and method for using product profiling to maximize load capacity of a vehicle. The method includes defining product profiles and retrieving product information associated with the product profiles. The method further includes performing cubing operations for products associated with the product information. The system includes components to perform the method steps. | 01-16-2014 |
Richard B. Bordenkircher, Meridian, ID US
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20110045525 | Method for Flagging a Sample - A hematology analyzer is provided. In certain embodiments, the hematology analyzer comprises: a) a flow cell; b) a light source for directing light to the flow cell; c) a plurality of detectors for detecting a plurality of optical characteristics of a blood cell passing through the flow cell; and d) a data analysis workstation programmed to: i. enumerate test blood cells passing through the flow cell; and ii. flag a blood sample as containing lysis-resistant red blood cells or fragile white blood cells. | 02-24-2011 |
Richard B. Borgens, Delphi, IN US
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20080306571 | Devices For Treatment of Central Nervous System Injuries - A device for stimulating axon growth of the nerve cells in the spinal cord of mammals includes a device having a DC stimulus generator ( | 12-11-2008 |
20090132003 | Wireless Electrical Stimulation of Neural Injury - An apparatus for wireless electrical stimulation of a neural injury includes a first electronic implant ( | 05-21-2009 |
20090254148 | Telemetrically Controllable System for Treatment of Nervous Sytem Injury - An apparatus ( | 10-08-2009 |
20100016444 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Mammalian Nerve Tissue Injuries - To achieve, an in vivo repair of injured mammalian nerve tissue, an effective amount of a biomembrane fusion agent is administered to the injured nerve tissue. The application of the biomembrane fusion agent may be performed by directly contacting the agent with the nerve tissue at the site of the injury. Alternatively, the biomembrane fusion agent is delivered to the site of the injury through the blood supply after administration of the biomembrane fusion agent to the patient. The administration is preferably by parenteral administration including intravascular, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intraperitoneal injection of an effective quantity of the biomembrane fusion agent so that an effective amount is delivered to the site of the nerve tissue injury. | 01-21-2010 |
20110130429 | PYRIDINES FOR TREATING INJURED MAMMALIAN NERVE TISSUE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a novel pyridine, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such pyridine, and the use of such compositions in treating injured mammalian nerve tissue, including but not limited to an injured spinal cord. In at least one embodiment of the method, the method comprises the step of administering to the mammal in need thereof with a pharmaceutical composition, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, comprising 4-aminopyridine-3-methanol. | 06-02-2011 |
20140100289 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING MAMMALIAN NERVE TISSUE INJURIES - To achieve, an in vivo repair of injured mammalian nerve tissue, an effective amount of a biomembrane fusion agent is administered to the injured nerve tissue. The application of the biomembrane fusion agent may be performed by directly contacting the agent with the nerve tissue at the site of the injury. Alternatively, the biomembrane fusion agent is delivered to the site of the injury through the blood supply after administration of the biomembrane fusion agent to the patient. The administration is preferably by parenteral administration including including intravascular, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intraperitoneal injection of an effective quantity of the biomembrane fusion agent so that an effective amount is delivered to the site of the nerve tissue injury. | 04-10-2014 |
Richard B. Bramlette, Little Rock, AR US
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20160023743 | FLAT-STOCK AERIAL VEHICLES AND METHODS OF USE - A flat-stock aerial vehicle includes a body having a plurality of flat-stock sheets connected to one another, at least one motor, and at least three aerodynamic propulsors driven by the at least one motor. The aerodynamic propulsors can provide lifting thrust, pitch, yaw, and roll control in both helicopter-like hover flight and airplane-like translational flight. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023759 | MOVABLE MEMBER BEARING AERIAL VEHICLES AND METHODS OF USE - An aerial vehicle includes a body having a longitudinal axis, a plurality of movable members emanating connected to the body, at least one motor, and at least three aerodynamic propulsors driven by the at least one motor. The movable members are connected to the body and extend away from the body. | 01-28-2016 |
Richard B. Carragher, Jr., Burlington, NJ US
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20140029067 | PORTABLE DOCUMENT SCANNER HAVING USER INTERFACE AND INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION MEANS - A portable document scanner (PDS) is provided that need not be in communication with a local computer. The PDS includes an image scanner for scanning an input document to generate a scan image, a processor, a wireless communications port that enables wireless communications with remote computing services, and a memory that stores instructions for execution by the processor to locally process the scan image. Such processing includes, for example, extracting identity, position, and/or orientation of one or more optical semaphores from the scan image, where the extracted semaphores include (1) optical characters including letters, numerals, and/or punctuation, (2) informational indicia including bar codes, data graphs, pictures, and/or icons, and (3) document formatting indicators including lines, bars, arrows, and/or grids. The extracted semaphore data is communicated to a remote computing service via the wireless communications port. The processing operations may be managed by the user through an integrated display interface. | 01-30-2014 |
Richard B. Corijn, Prinsenlaan NL
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20100129578 | CONTROLLED GLOSS BLENDS OF MONOVINYLIDENE AROMATIC AND ETHYLENE POLYMERS - According to the present invention there are provided improved non-compatibilized blends of (A) a rubber modified monovinylidene aromatic polymer and a minor amount of (B) an ethylene polymer having a density in the range of from about 0.87 to about 0.98 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc) as measured by ASTM D 792 and (C) optional additives and stabilizers. These improved blends are specially adapted and suited for use in stretch blow molding processes. They provide improved combinations of improved opacity, controlled gloss surface appearance, haptics and physical properties and improved processes for producing stretch blow molded and thermoformed articles at relatively high production rates and reduced expense. The present invention provides the makers of many types of containers with options for improved packaging efficiency meaning that less weight and cost of resin is required to make a given size of container, providing obvious advantages in terms of raw material costs and reduced container shipping weight as well as containers with improved combinations of opacity, controlled gloss surface aesthetics and physical properties. | 05-27-2010 |
Richard B. Deal, Jr., Shenandoah Junction, WV US
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20110295575 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GEOMATIC MODELING OF A DIVERSE RESOURCE BASE ACROSS BROAD LANDSCAPES - A system and method for modeling resource availability includes a data collection system including one or more data collection devices configured to collect and collecting information pertaining to resource availability in a geographic region, and a modeling system, coupled to the data collection system, including one or more computing devices configured to process and processing the collected information to generate data that identifies one or more development sites specific to the geographic region, based on resource availability and add-on information specific to the geographic region. | 12-01-2011 |
Richard B. Diver, Jr., Albuquerque, NM US
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20140102912 | HYBRID METAL OXIDE CYCLE WATER SPLITTING - Hybrid thermochemical water splitting cycles are provided in which thermally reduced metal oxides particles are used to displace some but not all of the electrical requirements in a water splitting electrolytic cell. In these hybrid cycles, the thermal reduction temperature is significantly reduced compared to two-step metal-oxide thermochemical cycles in which only thermal energy is required to produce hydrogen from water. Also, unlike the conventional higher temperature cycles where the reduction step must be carried out under reduced oxygen pressure, the reduction step in the proposed hybrid cycles can be carried out in air, allowing for thermal input by a solar power tower with a windowless, cavity receiver. | 04-17-2014 |
Richard B. Droller, New Hartford, CT US
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20100062406 | VIRTUAL REALITY PIPE WELDING SIMULATOR - A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of pipe and open root weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A mock welding tool is provided for performing virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system. | 03-11-2010 |
Richard B. Ehrhardt, Castle Hill AU
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20150324182 | AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT OF A PRIVATE MODULAR CLOUD-COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - A method and associated systems for automated deployment of a private modular cloud-computing environment. A processor receives and analyzes user requirements, then uses those requirements to select and optimize module packages that direct automatic installations & configurations of modules of the private modular cloud-computing environment. These packages provide resources and instructions that let the processor first validate a base computing platform as being able to physically support desired virtualized cloud platform and services, then automatically install and configure the cloud's virtualization layer, cloud-management stack, virtual infrastructure, cloud services, applications, middleware, and other components onto the base platform. The processor analyzes and confirms the success of each deployment step of each module package as the step is performed. Module packages may be saved, revised, and reused to identify, update, duplicate, or optimize modules of the deployed cloud platform. | 11-12-2015 |
Richard B. Elder, Jr., Bedford, NH US
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20100309036 | MULTIPLYING-ADDING RETURN TO ZERO DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER CIRCUIT AND METHOD - A digital to analog converter (DAC) method and apparatus employs a multiplying-adding DAC, eliminating digital adder circuitry. Examples are given for multiplying a 3-bit binary number by a 2-bit binary number; however, there are no limitations to the bit-widths of the numbers to be multiplied. The multiplying-adding DAC method can be scaled up or down in bit-width by feeding the DAC with partial sums and adjusting the DAC weights accordingly. An analog to digital converter (ADC) can be placed after the DAC to generate a digital output. By multiplexing preset digital data into the DAC core for return to zero (RTZ), a true zero that is the midpoint of the DAC output range is achieved. It does not return to a rail for single-ended outputs. RTZ in DAC circuits doubles the null frequency of sin(x)/x roll-off inherent in DACs and also helps reduce switching glitches in the DAC output. | 12-09-2010 |
Richard B. Emmitt, Oldwick, NJ US
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20130071358 | ALLOGENEIC MICROVASCULAR TISSUE FOR SOFT TISSUE TREATMENTS - Disclosed are products and methods for treating soft tissue injuries. The provided methods include the production of processed or cryopreserved microvascular tissue. Also provided are products and methods of using processed or cryopreserved microvascular tissue for the treatment of soft tissue injuries. | 03-21-2013 |
Richard B. Fradella US
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20120256422 | BROAD-SPEED-RANGE GENERATOR VARIATIONS - A brushless generator with permanent-magnet multi-pole rotor disks and stator winding disks in their axial magnetic field includes integral electronics to efficiently generate regulated DC current and voltage from mechanical input power over a broad speed range. All power for the electronics is provided by rectifier diodes from its stator windings. Differential amplifiers provide stator voltage feedback signals. Its power rating is scalable, depending on the number of its disks. Having no iron cores and no gears, it incurs no cogging torque, and no gear friction. Integral power control electronics includes high-frequency pulse-width-modulated boost regulation, which provides regulated current at requisite voltage over its broad speed range. A main wind-powered embodiment to produce DC power for a constant voltage DC load over a broad speed range includes signal processing so output power varies according to the third power of speed. Combined boost-regulation, zero cogging torque, and no gearing, enable a wide speed range, for better power quality and higher wind energy yields. | 10-11-2012 |
Richard B. Fradella, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20100283252 | BROAD SPEED RANGE GENERATOR - A brushless generator with permanent-magnet multi-pole rotor disks and coreless stator winding disks includes integral electronics to efficiently generate regulated DC current and voltage from shaft input power over a broad speed range. Its power rating is scalable, and it incurs no cogging torque, or friction from gearing. Integral power control electronics includes high-frequency pulse-width-modulated boost regulation, which provides regulated current at requisite voltage over its broad speed range. A main embodiment to produce DC power at widely variable speeds includes signal processing so output power varies according to the third power of speed. A version for use with vertical-axis wind turbines has a relatively large diameter to facilitate a large number of poles. Combined boost-regulation, zero cogging torque, and no gearing, enable a wide speed range, for better power quality and higher wind energy yields. An alternate embodiment is intended to produce DC power from a variety of shaft drive sources, with selectable shaft torque. | 11-11-2010 |
20100283340 | Low-Cost Minimal-Loss Flywheel Battery - A low-cost minimal-loss zero-maintenance flywheel battery, to store electric power from a DC power source by conversion to kinetic energy, and regenerate electric power as needed. Its vertical spin-axis rotor assembly is supported axially by repelling annular permanent magnets, and is centered by ceramic ball bearings which have axial preload that prevents vibration and augments axial rotor support. A regenerative multi-pole permanent-magnet motor, controlled by its 2-phase stator current, and connected by power and signal conductors to power interface electronics, is integrated within the flywheel assembly, in a vacuum enclosure supported by a self-leveling structure. Sinusoidal 2-phase stator currents are controlled by high-frequency pulse-width-modulated H-bridge power electronics that draw and regenerate controlled DC current with minimal ripple, responsive to respective 2-phase rotation angle sensors, the DC power voltage, and other settings. The electronics includes logic and over-voltage protection to prevent otherwise possible damaging current and voltage. | 11-11-2010 |
20120306418 | Low-Cost Minimal-Loss Flywheel Battery - A low-cost minimal-loss zero-maintenance flywheel battery, to store electric power from a DC power source by conversion to kinetic energy, and regenerate electric power as needed. Its vertical spin-axis rotor assembly is supported axially by repelling annular permanent magnets, and is centered by ceramic ball bearings which have axial preload that prevents vibration and augments axial rotor support. A regenerative multi-pole permanent-magnet motor, controlled by its 2-phase stator current, and connected by power and signal conductors to power interface electronics, is integrated within the flywheel assembly, in a vacuum enclosure supported by a self-leveling structure. Sinusoidal 2-phase stator currents are controlled by high-frequency pulse-width-modulated H-bridge power electronics that draw and regenerate controlled DC current with minimal ripple, responsive to respective 2-phase rotation angle sensors, the DC power voltage, and other settings. The electronics includes logic and over-voltage protection to prevent otherwise possible damaging current and voltage. | 12-06-2012 |
Richard B. Gayle, Iii, Woodinville, WA US
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20100183673 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING AN ADENOVIRUS VECTOR FOR USE WITH MULTIPLE VACCINATIONS - Methods for generating immune responses using adenovirus vectors that allow multiple vaccinations with the same adenovirus vector and vaccinations in individuals with preexisting immunity to adenovirus are provided. | 07-22-2010 |
20130224144 | SEQUENTIAL ADMINISTRATION OF A REPLICATION DEFECTIVE ADENOVIRUS VECTOR IN VACCINATION PROTOCOLS - Methods for generating immune responses using adenovirus vectors that allow multiple vaccinations with the same adenovirus vector and vaccinations in individuals with preexisting immunity to adenovirus are provided. | 08-29-2013 |
Richard B. Gorelick, New York, NY US
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20110196738 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO COMMUNICATE HYPERLINKS ASSOCIATED WITH TEXT CONTAINED IN A WEBPAGE - A method and system to communicate a plurality of hyperlinks that is associated with text that is contained in a webpage is described. The system comprises at least one processor and at least one software component. The at least one software component is executable by the at least one processor to receive the text, via a network, from a website. The at least one software component further compares a first portion of the text to at least one character string that is stored in a database to identify the first portion of the text as included in both the webpage and the database. The first portion of the text further is associated with a first hyperlink. The at least one software component is further executable by the at least one processor to compare a second portion of the text to at least one character string that is stored in the database to identify the second portion of the text as included in both the webpage and the database. The second portion of the text is further associated with a second hyperlink. The at least one software component to further communicate the plurality of hyperlinks to the website, the plurality of hyperlinks includes at least the first and the second hyperlinks. | 08-11-2011 |
20110197115 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY INSERT A RELEVANT HYPERLINK INTO A WEBPAGE - A method and system to automatically insert a hyperlink into a webpage containing text is described. The system comprises at least one processor and at least one software component. The at least one software component is executable by the at least one processor to receive, via, a network, the text. The at least one software component further compares a portion of the text to at least one character string that is stored in a database to identify the portion of the text as included in both the webpage and the database. The portion of the text is a name of a product and is associated with the hyperlink. The at least one software component is further executable to cause an insertion of the hyperlink into the webpage and to communicate the name of the product to a producer of the text. The name of the product is included in the webpage by the producer of the portion of the text. | 08-11-2011 |
Richard B. Graibus, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110116775 | Super heated steam generator with slack accommodating heating tanks - A multi-stage, superheated steam generator for crude oil recovery comprises a plurality of radially spaced-apart first stage electric heating tanks that peripherally surround an inner, second stage electric steam tank. The steam tanks are secured within casing by a slack accommodating mounting comprising a downwardly projecting stub received within a rigid, tubular expansion sockets secured beneath each steam tank. A plurality of serpentine, electric resistive heating elements abut each steam tank. The elements have loop portions proximate the bottoms of each steam tank and vertical portions abutting each tank periphery. First stage tanks output steam to a manifold system that outputs to the second stage heater. | 05-19-2011 |
20130136433 | Superheated Steam Generators - Modularized, superheated steam generators comprise a steam module ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130136434 | Automated Super Heated Steam Generators - Modularized, superheated steam generators comprise a steam module ( | 05-30-2013 |
20130136435 | Methods for Super Heated Steam Generation - Modularized, superheated steam generators comprise a steam module ( | 05-30-2013 |
20140124203 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DOWNHOLE INJECTION OF SUPERHEATED STEAM - Superheated steam from a generator ( | 05-08-2014 |
Richard B. Gruszewski, Penfield, NY US
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20130343781 | TITANIUM SCOROTRON GRID - A scorotron charging device includes a titanium grid in order to achieve improved resistance to corona byproducts. | 12-26-2013 |
20140105645 | TITANIUM COROTRON AND SCOROTRON PINS - A coronode charging device that is photo-etched with titanium which slows the erosion rate of the coronode and thereby enhances uniformity over a larger number of copies. | 04-17-2014 |
Richard B. Hagemann, Iii, Louisville, KY US
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20110214482 | LARGE VOLUME ANALYTE PRECONCENTRATOR - A large volume preconcentrator device for concentrating analytes. A housing accepts an analyte vapor flow, and a plurality of collection surfaces are disposed within the housing. A selectively actuatable heater is disposed on each of the plurality of collection surfaces. At least one selectively actuable damper is disposed within the housing for selectively restricting a collection flow. | 09-08-2011 |
Richard B. Hoiberg, Gilroy, CA US
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20100269035 | Method for Dynamically Generating a "Table of Contents" View of the HTML-Based Information System - Methods and systems are disclosed for displaying information topics that are available via an online help system. The methods and systems store information for given topics in a respective folder associated with a given topic, detect the selection of one of the folders associated with a topic of interest, search files at a hierarchical level in the selected folder to identify files of a predetermined type, locate HTML metatags that pertain to the display of help information, merge data associated with the HTML metatags into a HTML template file to generate an HTML file containing data associated with each of the located HTML metatags, and provide a table of contents for the topic of interest associated with the selected folder using the generated HTML file. | 10-21-2010 |
Richard B. Hynson, Missoula, MT US
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20090076111 | Methods for improving glycemic control in humans - The present invention is directed to methods for improving glycemic control in humans and animals comprising the step of administering a composition comprising an amino acid content including 4-hydroxyisoleucine in an amount between about 60% and about 70% of a total weight of the amino acid content, together with one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of glutamate, aspartate, arginine, cysteine, threonine, serine, glycine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, and histidine (inclusive of any chemical salts, anhydrides, or isomers of any of the foregoing), in addition to, alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, saponins, sapogenins, mannans, flavonoids, fatty acids, vitamins and provitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Fasting blood glucose and glucose tolerance were studied in normal human subjects, in human subjects diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome X, and in diabetic rats by means of dosing the subjects with compositions comprising 4-hydroxyisoleucine in an amount between about 20% and about 30% of the total weight of the composition, wherein improving glycemic control in standard glucose tolerance tests. | 03-19-2009 |
Richard B. Kelsky, Stillwater, NJ US
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20110093325 | Automated Financial Institution Customer Reward Program - A method and system for automating a reward program for a financial institution is provided. Accordingly, information about a customer transaction is received by a system and an affinity-point value of the transaction item is determined and associated with the transaction item. An affinity-point balance associated with the customer is determined and one or more rewards that are available to the customer are determined. A notification concerning a particular reward for which the customer is eligible is displayed. Multiple reward programs can be operated simultaneously and customers can participate in multiple reward programs. Thus, after determining an affinity-point balance, a list of rewards available to the customer can be determined from multiple reward programs and the list of rewards can be sorted based on associated affinity-point value and based on a prioritization of the various reward programs. | 04-21-2011 |
Richard B. Kennedy, Rochester, MN US
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20140050752 | VACCINIA VIRUS POLYPEPTIDES - This document provides methods and materials related to polypeptides present in a vaccinia virus (e.g., membrane proteins such as vaccinia virus B5R, L1R, A33R, or A27L polypeptides). For example, methods for generating a vaccine comprising one or more of vaccinia virus polypeptides disclosed herein for preventing or treating Orthopoxvirus infection are provided. In addition, kits related to the use of vaccinia polypeptides are provided. | 02-20-2014 |
Richard B. Lam, Danbury, CT US
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20080255910 | Method and System for Adaptive Project Risk Management - A computer implemented method for improving project risk management based on (a) a quantitative analysis of risks affecting activities, i.e., the root factors leading to cost and time overruns on an activity by activity basis, and (b) an optimization of the resources allocation to each activity in the project plan, is employed to maximize the probability of completing projects on time and within-budget. The method can be employed prior to proceeding with one or more projects, but is also advantageous in that it is adaptive in the sense that more information can be learned during the course of a project about the risk factors present in the project, and this information is used to enable dynamically re-allocating resources to ensure a better outcome given an updated risk profile. Preferably, a Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) is used to capture how risk factors identified by project managers influence individual activity durations. | 10-16-2008 |
Richard B. Lambert, Atlanta, GA US
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20150180524 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING ONE OR MORE MYRIAD OBJECTS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An apparatus for supporting an object includes a top lying on a bottom. Part of the top is attached to the bottom. The unattached part of the top includes a flexible joint such as one or more scored lines immediately next to the attached part of the top. The unattached part of the top is lifted from lying on the bottom to a selectively variable position having an angle of >0° and <180° with respect to the bottom. The bottom may have a stop on its end closest to the unattached part of the top. The object to be supported is placed on the bottom of the apparatus and leaned against the unattached top in its open position. The object is retained from sliding off the bottom by the stop. Thus, the object is supported. The apparatus may be credit card-sized, include a battery charger and/or a data storage device. | 06-25-2015 |
Richard B. Lomneth, Omaha, NE US
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20080206781 | Assay and kit for drug efflux transporter activity - The present invention relates to high-throughput cell-based assays for real-time monitoring of multi-resistant drug protein activity. The present invention is an improvement over existing assays in that in addition to a fluorescent drug efflux probe as an indicator of MDR protein activity, the instant assays provide an o-tolidine-based dye for quenching extracellular fluorescence of the probe. | 08-28-2008 |
20100196872 | Semen extender composition and methods for manufacturing and using - A semen extender composition is provided. The semen extender composition includes a sperm cell protecting amount of phospholipid, an effective amount of surfactant to reduce ice crystal formation during freezing of the composition; a carbohydrate, and a biological buffer to provide a semen extender use solution having a pH of between about 6.9 and about 7.5, and wherein the use solution exhibits an osmolality of about 250 mOsM to about 350 mOsM. Methods for manufacturing and using a semen extender composition are provided. | 08-05-2010 |
Richard B. Mansfield, Jr., Woodridge, IL US
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20120323678 | PRODUCT RECALL USING CUSTOMER PRIOR SHOPPING HISTORY DATA - A system for determining customer identifiers (CIDs) associated with purchase of product items which are recalled includes a computer database management system ( | 12-20-2012 |
Richard B. Mazess, Madison, WI US
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20100087404 | METHOD OF TREATING AND PREVENTING HYPERPARATHYROIDISM WITH ACTIVE VITAMIN D ANALOGS - This invention relates to a method for treating or preventing hyperthyroidism secondary to chronic kidney disease by administering a sufficient amount of an active vitamin D analog utilizing a variety of effective treatment protocols. | 04-08-2010 |
Richard B. Mazess, Montecito, CA US
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20090137536 | METHOD FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING HYPERPARATHYROIDISM - This invention relates to a method for treating or preventing hyperthyroidism associated with aging and/or with Aging-Related Vitamin D Deficiency (ARVDD) syndrome by administering a sufficient amount of an active vitamin D compound utilizing a variety of effective treatment protocols. The invention further relates to treating or preventing one or more of the following conditions, e.g., (1) primary vitamin D deficiency, (2) 1,25-(OH) | 05-28-2009 |
20100197641 | FORMULATION FOR LIPOPHILIC AGENTS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations of lipophilic therapeutic agents in which such agents are solubilized in largely aqueous vehicles, and processes for preparing and using the same. | 08-05-2010 |
20120214773 | FORMULATION FOR LIPOPHILIC AGENTS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations of lipophilic therapeutic agents in which such agents are solubilized in largely aqueous vehicles, and processes for preparing and using the same. | 08-23-2012 |
Richard B. Miller, Katy, TX US
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20140165928 | HEAT EXCHANGE FOR INDIRECT BOILING - Systems and methods relate to vaporizing water into steam, which may be utilized in applications such as bitumen production. The methods rely on indirect boiling of the water by contact with a substance such as solid particulate heated to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the water. Heating of the solid particulate may utilize pressure isolated heat exchanger units or a hot gas recirculation circuit at a pressure corresponding to that desired for the steam. Further, the water may form part of a mixture that contacts the solid particulate and includes a solvent for the bitumen in order to limit vaporization energy requirements and facilitate the production. | 06-19-2014 |
Richard B. Moulds, Cheshire GB
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20100301207 | Mass Spectrometer - A detachable and replaceable ion source for a mass spectrometer. The ion source comprises a housing which defines an ion source chamber, an ion source mounting means complementary to mounting means on the mass spectrometer to detachably couple with the mass spectrometer. This allows movement of the housing to bring the ion source chamber into a position of use at the inlet of said mass spectrometer and to take the ion source chamber from said position of use into a retracted position. Sealing means is provided to create an air tight seal between the housing and the mass spectrometer when the ion source chamber is in its position of use. A release mechanism is provided which cooperates with the mass spectrometer to allow the said movement of said housing. | 12-02-2010 |
20150076338 | MASS SPECTROMETER, CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF OPERATING AND ASSEMBLING A MASS SPECTROMETER - A mass spectrometer and methods for controlling a mass spectrometer are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mass spectrometer includes a plurality of discrete functional modules, each operable to perform a predetermined function of the mass spectrometer, wherein the modules are individually addressable and connected in a network. The mass spectrometer can also include a scheduler operable to introduce discrete packets of instructions to the network at predetermined times to instruct at least one module to perform a predetermined operation. | 03-19-2015 |
20150144781 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY OF IONS - A method for controlling the supply of ions from a liquid chromatograph through an ion source into a mass spectrometer. The ion source is foreseen to be either an electrospray ionization sources or an impaction spraying ion sources. The ion source can be operated in two modes: a mode in which ions are supplied into the mass spectrometer and a mode in which ions are prevented to be supplied into the mass spectrometer. In this latter mode, the supply of ions into the mass spectrometer is prevented by reducing the potential applied to the ionization source, reducing the nebulizer gas flow and/or increasing the cone gas flow. | 05-28-2015 |
Richard B. Muller, Iii, Marietta, GA US
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20100259001 | SPATIAL LOGICAL TOY - A three-dimensional puzzle bearing a shape of a cube comprises cubiform elements joined together so that outer faces of the cubiform elements comprise respective surfaces of the cube. A plurality of n indicia are arranged in rows or columns on each outer face of the cubiform elements. The plurality of indicia comprise a plurality of unique attributes selected from a group of n attributes. A selected surface of the cube may be relatively rotated for moving the associated rows or columns from one surface to another surface. The puzzle is in a solved condition when at least one surface bears indicia wherein at least one row or one column of cubiform elements bears one of each indicia with no duplicate indicia. | 10-14-2010 |
Richard B. Mullininx, Savannah, GA US
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20130207413 | THERMAL-INSULATED WALL AND LINER - A thermal insulated composite wall panel for use in insulated trailers, containers and insulated compartments, including a first liner panel, a second liner panel having a layer of fibers and at least one structural polymer resin layer disposed coplanar to and bonded with the layer of fibers, thereby forming a laminate liner panel, and an insulated core layer disposed intermediate to and bonded with the first and the second liner panels. The layer of fibers is adjacent the insulated core layer and is lofted prior to being bonded to the insulated core layer. | 08-15-2013 |
20150246511 | THERMAL-INSULATED WALL AND LINER - A thermal insulated composite wall panel for use in insulated trailers, containers and insulated compartments, including a first liner panel, a second liner panel having a layer of fibers and at least one structural polymer resin layer disposed coplanar to and bonded with the layer of fibers, thereby forming a laminate liner panel, and an insulated core layer disposed intermediate to and bonded with the first and the second liner panels. The layer of fibers is adjacent the insulated core layer and is lofted prior to being bonded to the insulated core layer. | 09-03-2015 |
20150266215 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING OBJECTS HAVING A CORE AND AN OUTER SURFACE STRUCTURE - A method of making at least partially foam-filled sandwich panels includes providing a panel shell, moving at least one of a portion of a first and/or second panel facer or a side member away from the panel volume, thereby defining an opening between the volume and an exterior area. A dispenser proximate the opening moves across at least a portion of the opening while dispensing an amount of a foam agent into the volume through the opening. A press has three platens, a third platen of which is secured to at least one of a portion of the first and/or second facer and the at least one side member and is moveable with respect to the first platen and the second platen in response to a control system. | 09-24-2015 |
Richard B. Murphy, San Diego, CA US
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20150332129 | Imaging Apparatus - The present invention provides a system to facilitate the imaging of objects using a portable computing device equipped with an imaging system invention providing a means to stably position a portable computing device in an elevated position above a surface to enable the rear facing camera of said device to image objects positioned thereunder. The invention further provides illumination systems and lenses to facilitate imaging. | 11-19-2015 |
20150337549 | SYSTEM TO DETER EXTERNAL CLIMBING OF OPEN STAIRS - The present invention provides a guard which is a surface that is adapted for mounting over the open end of the tread of a step of an open stairway such that when associated with a stairway: the exposed area of the OTEP is reduced. The present invention further provides for a retention means to maintain stable association of the guard with the stairway. The present invention further comprises kits comprising one or more guards, one or more retention means and instructions for use. | 11-26-2015 |
Richard B. Nelson, Discovery Bay, CA US
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20140089492 | DATA COLLECTION AND CONTROL BY NETWORK DEVICES IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Implementations provide network tasks in a communication network as performed by a network device. In some implementations, a method includes receiving instructions at a network device connected to the communication network, where the instructions define one or more conditions and define one or more associated network tasks to be performed upon occurrence of the one or more conditions. The one or more network tasks are related to activity on the communication network. The network device determines whether any of the one or more conditions have occurred. In response to any of the conditions occurring, the network device autonomously performs the one or more network tasks associated with the one or more occurring conditions as defined by the instructions. | 03-27-2014 |
Richard B. Patrono, Honey Brook, PA US
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20120222233 | Propane Vacuum - A vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds. A vacuum cleaner system for a portable vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds, and having and at least one removably attachable harness, at least one removably attachable shoulder strap, at one removably attachable set of wheels and/or at least one wheeled tray. | 09-06-2012 |
20130047367 | Propane Vacuum - A vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds. A vacuum cleaner system for a portable vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds, and having and at least one removably attachable harness, at least one removably attachable shoulder strap, at one removably attachable set of wheels and/or at least one wheeled tray. | 02-28-2013 |
20130061419 | PROPANE VACUUM - A vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds. A vacuum cleaner system for a portable vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds, and having and at least one removably attachable harness, at least one removably attachable carrier shoulder strap, at least one removably attachable handle, at least one removably attachable wheel and/or at least one rolling tray. | 03-14-2013 |
Richard B. Pitbladdo, Hammondsport, NY US
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20120260695 | OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW GLASS FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS - One embodiment of the present invention is an improved sheet glass forming apparatus. In another embodiment, a precise thermal control system redistributes the flow of molten glass at the weirs to counteract the degradation of the sheet forming apparatus which inevitably occurs during manufacturing. In yet another embodiment, the invention introduces a counteracting force to the stresses on the trough in a manner such that the thermal creep which inevitably occurs has a minimum impact on the glass flow characteristics of the forming trough. Another embodiment creates a variable external cross-section which provides hydraulic stresses that are in opposition to the surface tension and body force stresses and thus, reduces the influence of surface tension and body forces. | 10-18-2012 |
Richard B. Pitbladdo, Naples, FL US
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20090018592 | BONE SCREW FOR ORTHOPEDIC APPARATUS - A bone screw deforms on the same order as the bone, thus providing substantially uniform loading along an entire length of the thread of the bone screw. The bone screw of the present invention evenly distributes stress by matching the effective cross-sectional area of the bone screw times its modulus of elasticity with the effective cross-sectional area of the parent material (i.e. bone) times its modulus of elasticity so that they are preferably substantially equal to each other. | 01-15-2009 |
20090038342 | MOLTEN GLASS DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL QUALITY GLASS - A molten glass delivery system is modified to match it with the overflow downdraw process. A substantial number of defects not removed by the finer are diverted to the unusable inlet and distal edges of the sheet. In one embodiment, the stirring device is relocated from the outlet to the inlet of the finer. In another embodiment, the basic shape of the finer is preferably changed from a cylindrical shape to a Double Apex (or Gull Wing) shaped cross-section, whereby the apexes of the finer contain the glass that will form the unusable inlet end of the glass sheet. The finer vent or vents are preferably located at these apexes such that any homogeneity defects caused by the vents are diverted to the unusable inlet end of the glass sheet. The finer cross-section has a high aspect ratio for increased fining efficiency as compared to a cylindrical finer. | 02-12-2009 |
20100139321 | SHEET WIDTH CONTROL FOR OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW SHEET GLASS FORMING APPARATUS - A method keeps the width of the manufactured sheet substantially the same by attaching edge directors for the formed sheet to the manufacturing apparatus structure instead of to the forming block. Thus, sheet glass may be manufactured to specification for a longer time with the same forming block. An additional method adjusts the width of the manufactured sheet by changing the distance between the edge directors. Thus sheet glass may be manufactured to different width specifications with the same forming block. | 06-10-2010 |
20100162763 | OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW GLASS FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention discloses improved methods and apparatus for forming sheet glass. In one embodiment, the invention introduces a counteracting force to the stresses on the forming structure in a manner such that the thermal creep which inevitably occurs has a minimum impact on the glass flow characteristics of the forming structure. | 07-01-2010 |
20100229603 | OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW GLASS FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention discloses improved apparatuses for forming sheet glass. In one embodiment, the invention introduces a structural web that supports the forming structure in a manner such that the thermal creep which inevitably occurs has a minimum impact on the glass flow characteristics of the forming structure. | 09-16-2010 |
20110277504 | OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW GLASS FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention discloses improved methods and apparatus for forming sheet glass. In one embodiment, the invention introduces a counteracting force to the stresses on the forming structure in a manner such that the thermal creep which inevitably occurs has a minimum impact on the glass flow characteristics of the forming structure. | 11-17-2011 |
20120006057 | OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW GLASS FORMING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention significantly modifies “The Overflow Process”. It includes a method and apparatus for measuring glass flow rate and maintaining a constant glass flow rate. It also embodies design features and methods that support and stress the forming apparatus in a manner such that the deformation that results from thermal creep is corrected, thus minimizing the effect of the thermal creep on the thickness variation of the glass sheet. The present invention also embodies design features that change the process from a single step (combined flow distribution and cooling) to a two step process; step one being flow distribution and step two being cooling. | 01-12-2012 |
20120101534 | Bone Screw For Orthopedic Apparatus - A bone screw deforms on the same order as the bone, thus providing substantially uniform loading along an entire length of the thread of the bone screw. The bone screw evenly distributes stress by matching the effective cross-sectional area of the bone screw times its modulus of elasticity with the effective cross-sectional area of the parent material (i.e. bone) times its modulus of elasticity so that so that the linear deformation of each is preferably substantially equal to the other. | 04-26-2012 |
20120216577 | MOLTEN GLASS DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL QUALITY GLASS - A molten glass delivery system is modified to match it with the overflow downdraw process. A substantial number of defects not removed by the finer are diverted to the unusable inlet and distal edges of the sheet. In one embodiment, the stirring device is relocated from the outlet to the inlet of the finer. In another embodiment, the basic shape of the finer is preferably changed from a cylindrical shape to a Double Apex (or Gull Wing) shaped cross-section, whereby the apexes of the finer contain the glass that will form the unusable inlet end of the glass sheet. The finer vent or vents are preferably located at these apexes such that any homogeneity defects caused by the vents are diverted to the unusable inlet end of the glass sheet. The finer cross-section has a high aspect ratio for increased fining efficiency as compared to a cylindrical finer. | 08-30-2012 |
20120266632 | SHEET WIDTH CONTROL FOR OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW SHEET GLASS FORMING APPARATUS - A method keeps the width of the manufactured sheet substantially the same by attaching edge directors for the formed sheet to the manufacturing apparatus structure instead of to the forming block. Thus, sheet glass may be manufactured to specification for a longer time with the same forming block. An additional method adjusts the width of the manufactured sheet by changing the distance between the edge directors. Thus sheet glass may be manufactured to different width specifications with the same forming block. | 10-25-2012 |
20140148267 | MASS BALANCED GOLF CLUB - A modification to a golf club including a shaft extension and a balance weight provides a significant modification of the golf club mass distribution to affect the combination of forces and torques that the body, via the arms and hands, must exert on the golf club grip in order to impart motion to the golf ball towards the cup. A preferred design reduces the torque that the hands impart on the golf club grip to move the golf club through its controlled arc motion to strike the golf ball. The distributed weight of the golf club shaft contributes to a smoother motion of the golf club. | 05-29-2014 |
Richard B. Ravenell, Greenville, SC US
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20110297440 | Cable Assembly With Protector, and Accompanying Method - An improved cable assembly includes at least a first elongated signal-carrying cable and a protector that comprises an elongated covering apparatus that is connected with the signal-carrying cable. The covering apparatus comprises a resilient portion having a number of corrugations. The signal-carrying cable is received within the covering apparatus, and the resilient portion is moved from a free state to a collapsed state. The signal-carrying cable and the covering apparatus are received at least partially in an uncured quantity of potting compound, and the compound is then permitted to cure. | 12-08-2011 |
Richard B. Ruse, Sr., Brookhaven, GA US
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20150196351 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS - A method and apparatus for treating a condition in a patient such as BPH, irretractable infection, cyst, fibroid, or any mass such as prostate or breast cancer, skin cancer, melanoma, or any other soft tissue cancerous or benign mass, employs a unique, three-dimensional software-controlled electronic amplifier array using arbitrary waveforms that dynamically and proportionally steer electrical currents by using two or more current vector paths, sequentially or simultaneously, through a defined area containing electrically-conductive ionic solutions so as to obtain 100% thermal heating or hyperthermia through the defined area. The condition is treated or a mass is destroyed with a minimally-invasive treatment which requires no radiation or chemotherapy which could be harmful to the patient. | 07-16-2015 |
Richard B. Russi, Kenville, TX US
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20100123326 | Hand Tool For Lifting and Moving a Car Stop - A hand tool for lifting and moving a car stop. The tool comprises a handle, a rod member having a main section perpendicularly fixed to the handle and an engagement section angled relative to the main section. A bracing member is fixed to the rod member for prevention of movement of the car stop relative to the rod member. According to one alternative embodiment of the invention, a pointed nosepiece is fixed to the rod member and may be used for clearing the retaining holes of a car stop of debris. | 05-20-2010 |
Richard B. Salmonson, Chippewa Falls, WI US
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20140126141 | On-Blade Cold Sink For High-Density Clustered Computer System - A high performance computing system includes one or more blade enclosures having a cooling manifold and configured to hold a plurality of computing blades, and a plurality of computing blades in each blade enclosure with at least one computing blade including two computing boards. The system further includes two or more cooling plates with each cooling plate between two corresponding computing boards within the computing blade, and a fluid connection coupled to the cooling plate(s) and in fluid communication with the fluid cooling manifold. | 05-08-2014 |
Richard B. Simerly, Glendale, CA US
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20110212858 | SYNTHETIC POLY D/L LYSINE FOR CONTROL OF DIRECTION AND RATE OF NEURITE GROWTH AND REGENERATION - The present invention provides for use of poly-D/L-lysine (PLL) to control the growth of neural cells in vitro and in vivo. The invention describes the activity of defined PLL lines on neural cells and the ability to use the compound to control the direction and rate of growth of neurites on solid substrates. High-throughput screening assays are provided as are medical devices and therapies for treatment of neuronal injury or malfunction. | 09-01-2011 |
Richard B. Sisken, Lafayette, IN US
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20140171931 | CONTROLLER FOR ELECTROSURGICAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A control unit controls delivery of RF energy generated by an RF generator to a medical device configured to perform a medical procedure. The control unit may be separate from the RF generator, and may have an input that may be attached to an output of the RF generator. The control unit includes switching circuitry that is closed while an amount of RF energy is transmitted through the control unit to the medical device. The switching circuitry opens when the amount of RF energy reaches a threshold level. | 06-19-2014 |
Richard B. Sisken, West Lafayette, IN US
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20090299373 | KYPHOPLASTY BANDED BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter for insertion into a vertebral body is provided. The balloon catheter includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A lumen extends through the shaft along a longitudinal axis. An inflatable balloon having an uninflated configuration and an inflated configuration is disposed near the distal end of the shaft. The balloon has a proximal portion and a distal portion and an interior and an exterior. The lumen is in fluid communication with the interior of the balloon. An expandable band is wrapped around a section of the exterior of the balloon in a generally proximal-distal direction. The balloon catheter is configured to be positioned within the vertebral body such that the expandable band is configured to prevent leakage of a bone-filling material in a generally lateral direction relative to a vertebral body and facilitate adhesion of the bone-filling material within the vertebral body. | 12-03-2009 |
20100016953 | Anchoring Barb for Attachment to a Medical Prosthesis - Disclosed is an anchoring element for an implantable prosthesis that includes a barb, wherein the anchoring element, which includes a basal portion, comprises a thin layer of material, such as a cannula or sheet of metal, that extends or wraps at least partially around the strut of the prosthesis to which it is attached. The barb is configured to extend outward from the basal portion to penetrate adjacent tissue. The anchoring element is either permanently affixed to the strut, such as by laser or spot welding, crimping, or some other method of bonding, or allowed to slide longitudinally over the strut between two points or stops in order to relieve any excessive loads placed upon the barb that could cause fracture. The anchoring element and strut may be configured to limit axial rotation of the barb, while still allowing longitudinal movement. In another embodiment, the slidable anchoring element may be manipulated following initial deployment to reorient the barb toward the implantation site. | 01-21-2010 |
20100057191 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR DEVICE - An valve prosthesis, such as an artificial venous valve, having a support frame and leaf structure comprising one or more leaflets in which the outer edge of each leaflet engages the inner circumference of the bodily passageway along a serpentine path urged against the passageway by an expandable frame, while the inner edges move in response to fluid to restrict retrograde flow. Optionally, one or more elements can extend from the support frame/leaf structure to provide centering support and/or protection from the leaflet adhering to the vessel wall. In one embodiment, the centering support structure comprises a second or third expandable frames attached to and extending from the proximal and/or distal ends of main valve structure and support frame. In another embodiment, one or more support elements extend outward from the valve support frame to engage the vessel wall to provide greater longitudinal stability. | 03-04-2010 |
20110009848 | FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - A medical device is provided. The device includes a cannula with a lumen defined therethrough and an upper portion, a right side portion, a bottom portion, and a left side portion each substantially equally spaced from their respective neighboring portion around the circumferential surface of the cannula. The cannula additionally includes a plurality of apertures disposed through the distal end portion to provide communication from the lumen and a visually perceptible indicator that is configured to allow the cannula to be positioned at an appropriate rotational position within the patient. A plurality of injection needles are disposed within the lumen and a first handle is fixed with respect to the cannula and a second handle is disposed in conjunction with the first handle and fixed to the proximal portion of each of the plurality of needles, the first handle is translatable with respect to the second handle to translate the plurality of needles from a first position where the distal portions of each of the plurality of needles are disposed within the lumen of the cannula, and a second position where the distal portion of each of the plurality of needles extends out of the lumen through their respective aperture. | 01-13-2011 |
20110106115 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING STRUTS - An attachment system for attaching an intravascular device to a vessel wall of a body vessel is disclosed. The attachment system has an intravascular device having a first end and a second end. The intravascular device defines a longitudinal axis along a length thereof. Several struts are connected to one or more ends of the intravascular device. Each strut is configured to move along a strut path relative to the longitudinal axis between an expanded state for engaging the vessel wall and a collapsed state for delivery or retrieval. Each strut has a free end configured to engage the vessel wall in the expanded state. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106120 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING TUBULAR EXPANDABLE BODY - An attachment system for attaching an intravascular device to a vessel wall of a body vessel is disclosed. The attachment system includes a tubular expandable body defining a lumen therethrough. The tubular expandable body is configured to move between an expanded state to contact the body vessel and a collapsed state for delivery or retrieval. The tubular expandable body is configured to contact the vessel wall along the length of the tubular expandable body in the expanded state when deployed in the body vessel. An intravascular device is held to the exterior side of the tubular expandable body and is configured to contact the vessel wall when the tubular expandable body is in the expanded state and the system is deployed within a body vessel. | 05-05-2011 |
20110160844 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - An attachment system for attaching an intravascular device to a vessel wall of a body vessel is disclosed. The attachment system includes an intravascular device and biological attachment material connected to the intravascular device. The biological attachment material is configured to attach the intravascular device to the vessel wall. | 06-30-2011 |
20130226291 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR DEVICE - A valve prosthesis, such as an artificial venous valve, is described. The valve prosthesis has a support frame formed from a cannula and an attached covering that defines an opening adapted to move between a first position in which the opening is open to fluid flow and a second position in which the opening is closed to fluid flow. The support frame includes a leaflet support portion and a circumferential centering support element disposed adjacent the leaflet support portion with respect to a lengthwise axis of the support frame and mirroring the leaflet support portion with respect to a transverse axis of the support frame. | 08-29-2013 |
20140121750 | Fixation Process For Nesting Stents - A stent graft device that requires an anchor setting procedure to prevent migration of the stent, such as an endovascular anchor stent device used for treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurism, can be anchored to a blood vessel by electrosurgically disrupting portions of the blood vessel in situ to affix struts of the stent graft device to the vessel wall, replacing barbs which have been used in such devices. The stent graft device can have a wire frame and struts or a cannula stent frame body with struts cut from the cannula. The struts can be provided with openings which are filled with extracellular matrix material, which encourages and speeds ingrowth of the struts in the vessel wall. | 05-01-2014 |
20140188109 | BIPOLAR SPHINCTEROTOME - A bipolar sphincterotome may include an elongate tubular member, a cutting wire, and a return path. The return path may include a conductive ink portion disposed on an outer surface at a distal portion of the tubular member. The return path may also include a return wire disposed within the tubular member that is electrically coupled to the conductive ink portion. In some example embodiments, the return wire may be disposed within a lumen configured to have two or more functions, one of which being to house the return wire. Additionally, in some example embodiments, the conductive ink portion may be circumferentially disposed on the outer surface to provide visual access to a wire guide lumen. Also, for some example embodiments, the bipolar sphincterotome may include two electrically isolated return paths. | 07-03-2014 |
20140276368 | CELL INJECTION NEEDLE - Methods and apparatus are provided for treating tissue with apparatus that includes an priming portion for initiating a healing response in the tissue to be treated, and which delivers a bioactive agent during or after preparing tissue adjacent the apparatus, as by generating or aiding a healing, regeneration or repair response in the tissue. The priming portion may comprise an abrasive surface, fluid ejection ports, and/or stimulation by electrical, thermal, or light energy. | 09-18-2014 |
20150119633 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - A method of attaching an intravascular device to a vessel wall of a body vessel is disclosed. The attachment system includes an intravascular device and biological attachment material connected to the intravascular device. The biological attachment material is configured to attach the intravascular device to the vessel wall. | 04-30-2015 |
20150313663 | CONTROLLER FOR ELECTROSURGICAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A control unit controls delivery of RF energy generated by an RF generator to a medical device configured to perform a medical procedure. The control unit may be separate from the RF generator, and may have an input that may be attached to an output of the RF generator. The control unit includes switching circuitry that is closed while an amount of RF energy is transmitted through the control unit to the medical device. The switching circuitry opens when the amount of RF energy reaches a threshold level. | 11-05-2015 |
Richard B. Sisken US
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20150313663 | CONTROLLER FOR ELECTROSURGICAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A control unit controls delivery of RF energy generated by an RF generator to a medical device configured to perform a medical procedure. The control unit may be separate from the RF generator, and may have an input that may be attached to an output of the RF generator. The control unit includes switching circuitry that is closed while an amount of RF energy is transmitted through the control unit to the medical device. The switching circuitry opens when the amount of RF energy reaches a threshold level. | 11-05-2015 |
Richard B. Spurgin, Amherst, MA US
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20100070429 | Systems And Methods For Investment Tracking - Systems and methods for investment tracking are disclosed. For example, one method for investment tracking includes the steps of receiving information describing a plurality of funds, receiving a selection of a benchmark for an investment portfolio, identifying a candidate set of assets for the investment portfolio, the candidate set of investments comprising a plurality of asset classes; and identifying a set of candidate weighting factors to associate with at least one of the plurality of asset classes. The method further includes the steps of selecting at least one weighting factor from the set of candidate weighting factors, selecting at least one asset class from the plurality of asset classes based on a stepwise procedure and associating the at least one weighting factor with at least one asset class, determining a weight value of the at least one weighting factor; estimating, based on a GARCH analysis, a variance/covariance of asset returns, a variance of the benchmark, a covariance vector of asset returns, and an expected return on an asset; constructing the investment portfolio from at least one of the candidate sets of assets and based on the at least one weighting factor, and purchasing assets corresponding to the investment portfolio. | 03-18-2010 |
20100121755 | Commodity Futures Index and Methods and Systems of Trading in Futures Contracts That Minimize Turnover and Transactions Costs - This invention relates to methods and systems for reducing transaction costs and minimizes turnover in the trading of futures contracts. The invention further describes an algorithm whose output is a unique method of investing in futures contracts that reduces the rate of turnover, and thus the cost of trading, of certain common trading strategies. The primary application of this method is to a class of strategies referred to as indexing strategies that incorporate a dynamic asset allocation approach using futures contracts. | 05-13-2010 |
20130268424 | Commodity Futures Index and Methods and Systems of Trading in Futures Contracts that Minimize Turnover and Transaction Costs - This invention relates to methods and systems for reducing transaction costs and minimizes turnover in the trading of futures contracts. The invention further describes an algorithm whose output is a unique method of investing in futures contracts that reduces the rate of turnover, and thus the cost of trading, of certain common trading strategies. The primary application of this method is to a class of strategies referred to as indexing strategies that incorporate a dynamic asset allocation approach using futures contracts. | 10-10-2013 |
Richard B. Stobaugh, Bryant, AR US
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20110179379 | EMERGENCY FACILITY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A method, computer-readable medium, and system for providing communication circuit information from a communication system database of a communications facility information system via a graphical user interface are provided. A reroute option window that includes at least a circuit identifier input field is displayed on the graphical user interface. A circuit identifier entry is received from the circuit identifier input field. The communications system database of the communications facility information system is accessed, and a reroute path of a communication circuit that corresponds to the circuit identifier entry received from the circuit identifier input field is determined. The reroute path of the communication circuit is displayed on the graphical user interface. | 07-21-2011 |
Richard B. Sulsky, West Trenton, NJ US
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20080242593 | HUMAN GLUCAGON-LIKE-PEPTIDE-1 MODULATORS AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES AND RELATED CONDITIONS - The present invention provides novel human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)-receptor modulators that have biological activity similar or superior to native GLP-1 peptide and thus are useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders associated with GLP activity. Further, the present invention provides novel, chemically modified peptides that not only stimulate insulin secretion in type II diabetics, but also produce other beneficial insulinotropic responses. These synthetic peptide GLP-1 receptor modulators exhibit increased stability to proteolytic cleavage making them ideal therapeutic candidates for oral or parenteral administration. The peptides of this invention show desirable pharmacokinetic properties and desirable potency in efficacy models of diabetes. | 10-02-2008 |
20090324625 | Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds Useful As Growth Hormone Secretagogues - Novel heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided that are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone, said compounds having the general structure of formula I | 12-31-2009 |
20100016233 | Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds Useful As Growth Hormone Secretagogues - Novel heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided that are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone, said compounds having the general structure of formula I | 01-21-2010 |
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20100029656 | AZABICYCLIC HETEROCYCLES AS CANNABINOID RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present application describes CB-1 inverse agonists according to Formula (I) and (Ia), pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound according to Formula (I) or (Ia), and optionally one or more additional therapeutic agents and methods of treatment using the compounds according to Formula (I) or (Ia), both alone and in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents. The preferred compounds have the general Formula (Ia), including all prodrugs, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomer, thereof, wherein R | 02-04-2010 |
20100305114 | Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds Useful As Growth Hormone Secretagogues - Novel heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided that are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone, said compounds having the general structure of formula I | 12-02-2010 |
20110104315 | TETRAHYDROQUINOLINE DERIVATIVES AS CANNABINOID RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The invention provides for compounds of formula I | 05-05-2011 |
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20110224199 | Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds Useful As Growth Hormone Secretagogues - Novel heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided that are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone, said compounds having the general structure of formula I | 09-15-2011 |
20120142636 | NOVEL GLUCOKINASE ACTIVATORS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Compounds are provided which are phosphonate and phosphinate activators and thus are useful in treating diabetes and related diseases and have the structure | 06-07-2012 |
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Richard B. Tatem, Middletown, MD US
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Richard B. Taylor, Madison, AL US
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Richard B. Taylor, Sugar Land, TX US
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20150175873 | OIL RECOVERY PROCESS, SYSTEM, AND COMPOSITION - A system, composition, and process are provided for recovering oil from an oil-bearing formation. An oil recovery formulation comprising a polymer dispersed in a fluid that is at least 75 mol % dimethyl sulfide is introduced into an oil-bearing formation, and oil is produced from the formation. | 06-25-2015 |
Richard B. Thibedeau, Plainville, CT US
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20090099929 | Intelligent clearing network - In an embodiment, a system for redeeming coupons, promotions, or incentives comprises a network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates, through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal and POS controller are installed with POS bridge software. The ICN server is configured to run a real time software application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits coupon transaction information including universal product codes to the ICN server via the network. | 04-16-2009 |
20100131342 | Intelligent clearing network - In an embodiment, a system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling paper coupons coded with a GS1 barcode and 8110 Application Identifier comprises a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates directly to, or through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal and POS controller are installed with a ICN POS data bridge which stores computer code. The ICN server is configured to run a real time application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits paper coupon data elements read from the GS1 barcode and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network. | 05-27-2010 |
20130166368 | Intelligent Clearing Network - In an embodiment, a system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling paper coupons coded with a GS1 barcode and 8110 Application Identifier comprises a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates directly to, or through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal, and POS controller are installed with a ICN POS data bridge which stores computer code. The ICN server is configured to ran a real time application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits paper coupon data elements read from the GS1 barcode and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network. | 06-27-2013 |
20130275197 | INTELLIGENT CLEARING NETWORK - A system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling coupons is described. The system includes a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) device communicates with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. The ICN server is configured to run a real time application while in communication with the POS device, wherein the POS device transmits coupon data elements read at the POS device and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network. The ICN server validates the coupon data elements and provides the POS device information in order to redeem coupons. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described. | 10-17-2013 |
Richard B. Thompson, Baltimore, MD US
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20090042311 | ANALYTE SENSOR DEVICES AND HOLDERS, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE SAME - Provided are sensor devices, methods, systems, and kits for measuring the concentration of at least one target analyte. Sensor devices may be mounted into an optical system for measuring the target analyte. Example sensor devices may also be removably mounted in a holder that enables the sensor device to be inserted into a container that allows the sensor device to contact an analyte containing sample. Further provided are methods that include contacting a sensor device with an analyte-containing sample; determining analyte concentration; and optionally repeating these steps to determine if the analyte concentration spikes or exceeds a predetermined level, which may trigger an alarm response. | 02-12-2009 |
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Richard B. Toupence, West Milford, NJ US
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Richard B. Villata, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120070606 | COMPOSITE MATRIX AND GEL PADDING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - Composite and laminated composite padding materials or cushions formed from an elastic foam matrix structurally supporting and encapsulated gel elements are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such composite and laminated composite padding materials or cushions are also disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
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Richard B. Walcutt, Galena, OH US
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20140222669 | Integrated Electronic Cash Flow Management System and Method - A cash flow management system is provided within a host system for facilitating cash flow management for businesses. The cash flow management system includes an electronic billing and invoicing computing system enabling generation and transmission of electronic bills based on business invoices and for displaying the generated bills for payment and an integrated receivables and reconciliation system receiving notification of received payments and for matching received payments with the generated invoices. The system additionally includes a communication interface for allowing the cash flow management system to communicate with multiple financial management systems accessible to the host enterprise, the systems including at least an accounting system, the integrated receivables management system receiving information from the financial management systems within the host system to facilitate management of cash flow for the businesses using the cash flow management system for electronic billing. | 08-07-2014 |
Richard B. Walker, Little Rock, AR US
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20140155365 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CYTOPROTECTION - The present invention provides compositions and methods for cytoprotection. In particular, it provides zinc chelate compositions comprising at least one zinc ion and at least one aminothiol ligand. | 06-05-2014 |
Richard B. Walker, North Little Rock, AR US
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20090042850 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CYTOPROTECTION - The present invention provides compositions and methods for cytoprotection. In particular, it provides zinc chelate compositions comprising at least one zinc ion and at least one aminothiol ligand. | 02-12-2009 |
Richard B. Weslock, Fort Mill, SC US
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20150140265 | CUSHIONING WRAP MATERIAL AND APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A cushioning wrap material includes an elongate layer of expanded sheet material comprising an array of openings, and an elongate layer of interleaf material secured to the layer of expanded sheet material in face-to-face relationship. The expanded sheet material is expanded in length and thickness, and the layer of interleaf material may have a width equal to or less than a width of the layer of expanded sheet material. Typically, the layer of interleaf material is secured to the layer of expanded sheet material such that respective longitudinal centerlines of each layer are substantially aligned. The layer of expanded sheet material and layer of interleaf material secured thereto are then wound into a roll. Typically, each layer is at least thirty feet in length. | 05-21-2015 |
Richard B. Yori, Akron, OH US
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20090039306 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A valve assembly ( | 02-12-2009 |
Richard B. Yori, Iii, Stow, OH US
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20120031516 | Axle Sleeve Manufacturing Process - A system and method for the manufacture of aircraft landing gear axle equipment is provided of two primary steps: hot pierce and tube solid billet stock; and flow form process. The hot pierce and tube process converts a standard solid round billet by heating it well beyond its annealing temperature. The billet is then pierced with a lance and hot rolled into a seamless tube. The tube is then precision flow formed as an incremental metal forming technique in which a tube of metal is formed over a mandrel by a multiple rollers using tremendous pressure. The rollers deform the work piece, forcing it against the mandrel, simultaneously lengthening the part axially and radially thinning the cross-sectional wall of the workpiece. | 02-09-2012 |