Palmer, IL
Abraham Palmer, Chicago, IL US
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20160038559 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING GLYOXALASE 1 (GLO1) - Methods and compositions are provided for treating or preventing a neurological disease or disorder using an inhibitor of Glyoxalase 1 (GLO1). In some embodiments, the inhibitor is a small molecule. In certain embodiments, the disease or disorder is a sleep disorder, a mood disorder such as depression, epilepsy, an anxiety disorder, substance abuse, substance dependence or substance such as an alcohol withdrawal syndrome. | 02-11-2016 |
Anna Palmer, Chicago, IL US
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20090071740 | Wheeled vehicle - An improved wheeled vehicle includes a platform adapted and constructed to support an operator of the vehicle. A plurality of wheels support the vehicle for movement on a surface, the plurality of wheels including at least one front wheel adapted and constructed to steer the vehicle, and at least one rear wheel adapted to be driven to impart motion to the vehicle. A handlebar assembly is connected to at least one of the wheels of the vehicle. The handlebar assembly provides directional control of the vehicle, and extends toward the rear of the platform. A motorized drive mechanism is connected to at least one of the wheels, whereby actuation of the drive mechanism causes the vehicle to move along a surface. A control mechanism actuated by the foot of a user includes at least one pedal, and is used to accelerate and decelerate the vehicle. | 03-19-2009 |
Arthur Palmer, Chicago, IL US
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20110009688 | METHOD FOR MAKING A BLOOD PUMP - A method of making a blood pump comprises selecting a desired flow pattern in a pumping chamber defined by an extensible bladder wherein the flow pattern is based generally on blood flow in a natural heart, using an initial computer model of the desired flow pattern to determine the material composition and dynamic operation conditions of each portion of the bladder, designing a bladder and pump operating system, computer modeling the actual design, testing and refining the design, and constructing a prototype based thereon. The desired flow pattern includes guiding and directing the flow of blood through the pumping chamber by reason of the action of an expansile bladder on the blood flow. A continuous circular or spiral fluid path is obtained that more effectively washes all areas of the bladder including the inlet and discharge ports with blood to reduce thrombosis. | 01-13-2011 |
Brandon Palmer, Chicago, IL US
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20080209688 | BLENDED FIBER CONTAINING SILVER, BLENDED FILLING CONTAINING SILVER FIBERS, AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A filling material is produced by separating fibers of polyester, processing the separated polyester fiber, obtaining silver nylon material, separating the silver nylon, processing the separated silver nylon, and blending the processed polyester fiber and the processed silver nylon to produce a blend of polyester and silver nylon. The blend is further processed, and is subsequently combined a number of times with processed polyester fiber to produce a blend of polyester and silver nylon having preferably between 5% and 10% by weight silver nylon. Pillows, blankets, comforters, sleeping bags, upholstered pieces of furniture and other items may be manufactured with the filling material. | 09-04-2008 |
20090025147 | NO SHIFT CHAMBERED BODY PILLOW - A body pillow includes an outer enclosure, first, second and third chambers disposed within the outer enclosure, the first and second chambers disposed adjacent to one another, and the second and third chambers disposed adjacent to one another, each of the first, second and third chambers adapted to be filled by respective filling material, a first baffle disposed between the first and second chambers, and a second baffle disposed between the second and third chambers, the first and second baffles adapted to prevent filling material within each of the first, second and third chambers from shifting to an adjacent one of the chambers. Beneficially, among other benefits, the body pillow's baffles prevent filling material disposed within each of the chambers from shifting to adjacent chambers, both during normal use of the body pillow and during washing. | 01-29-2009 |
20100024131 | UNIVERSAL SUPPORT PILLOW - A universal support pillow usable by both back and side sleepers includes a first chamber having multiple filled compartments that define a first side of the pillow and a second filled chamber that defines a second side of the pillow. The multiple compartments of the first chamber are designed particularly to receive a head of a back sleeper, and the second chamber is designed to receive a head of a side sleeper. The universal support pillow, in one version, includes a closable opening that is disposed between the two chambers for receiving a pillow insert to provide user-customized thickness and firmness characteristics of the universal support pillow. Multiple types of pillow inserts having different thickness and/or firmness characteristics may be provided, wherein a user is able to select one of the pillow inserts based on the user's sleep pillow preferences. | 02-04-2010 |
20150265076 | NON-GUSSET PILLOW - A pillow is provided, including a first longer fabric panel extending to a first length-wise edge of a first shorter fabric panel and folded over a first fold line and extending to a first length-wise edge of a second shorter fabric panel; and a second longer fabric panel extending to a second length-wise edge of the second shorter fabric panel and folded over a second fold line and extending to a second length-wise edge of a first shorter fabric panel, the first longer fabric panel and the second longer fabric panel being different lengths. | 09-24-2015 |
20150265077 | PILLOW WITH FOUNDATION - A pillow is provided. The pillow includes a top fabric panel extending to a bottom fabric panel, the bottom fabric panel having a greater width than the top fabric panel; and a first length-wise edge of the bottom fabric panel folded about a first axis, the first axis being a line parallel to the first length-wise edge of the bottom fabric panel and the first axis being a first non-zero distance from the first length-wise edge of the bottom fabric panel, the first length-wise edge of the bottom fabric panel coupled to a first length-wise edge of the top fabric panel. Other embodiments are also included. | 09-24-2015 |
Brian R. Palmer, Wauconda, IL US
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20090106981 | DISPOSABLE, STERILE SURGICAL CLIPPER - A disposable, sterilized surgical clipper includes a body having a top portion and a bottom portion and a clipper head attached to the top portion of the body. The clipper head includes a housing and a blade assembly. A power source is housed within the body for operating the clipper. The clipper head and the body may be a single, integrated unit or the clipper head may be removable from the body. In either embodiment, the body, clipper head and power source are sterilized as a single unit so as to be used in a sterile setting. | 04-30-2009 |
Donna T. Palmer, Northbrook, IL US
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20140377289 | Metallodrugs Having Improved Pharmacological Properties, and Methods of Manufacture and Use Thereof - It is an object of the present invention to provide improved pharmacological properties to molecules which bind to a target with low affinity (hereinafter referred to as a “ligand moiety”) through linkage of such molecules to a metal binding moiety, thereby generating a combination molecule commonly referred to as a “metallodrug” or “metallotherapeutic.” The metal binding domain of metallodrugs typically catalyzes oxido-reductase chemistry or acts as a Lewis-Acid catalyst, resulting in modification of proteins and nucleic acids that are in close proximity due to binding of the ligand moiety to its target. | 12-25-2014 |
Gary Palmer, Byron, IL US
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20160107752 | Seat Cushion Assembly - A seat cushion assembly for an aircraft includes a base member with a recess having an upwardly facing lower surface that includes a plurality of spaced apart, elongated continuous first ridges extending upward from the lower surface of the recess and laterally towards its opposite sidewalls. The plurality of first ridges are spaced apart from front to rear relative to the seat cushion assembly to define a plurality of first grooves that extend laterally towards the opposite sidewalls. A central cushion member is positioned within the recess and is configured in a complimentary manner to be received within the recess of the base member. The base member is formed of a resilient foam material that is more rigid than the foam material of which the central cushion member is formed. A laterally extending hole is located in one of the base member or the central cushion member. | 04-21-2016 |
Jonathan Palmer, Chicago, IL US
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20120046786 | SECONDARY MEDIA RETURN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for facilitating a rapid return of a article to an article dispensing machine is provided. The article dispensing machine comprises a first user interface portion having the first user interface, a second user interface portion having a second user interface, and an article transfer portion for vending and returning articles. The method includes receiving from a first user interface a first request to return the article, determining whether the article transfer portion is available to enable the return of the article, and based on the availability determination, displaying through a first user interface screen associated with the first user interface portion information indicating whether to proceed with the return of the article or to wait for a notification to proceed with the return. | 02-23-2012 |
20120059509 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING RECEIVED ARTICLES - An article dispensing machine, system and method for authenticating an article returned to the article dispensing machine and an article for use in such a machine and system. The article dispensing machine comprises an infrared light for illuminating the surface of the returned article, an image capture device for capturing the image of an authentication code on the returned article, and a processor for comparing the captured image to a master authentication code. The returned article comprises the authentication code printed in a carbon-containing ink and a substantially carbon free ink portion printed overtop of and at least partially concealing the authentication code, such that the authentication code is not visible in white light, but becomes visible when exposed to infrared light. | 03-08-2012 |
20140018956 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING RECEIVED ARTICLES - An article dispensing machine, system and method for authenticating an article returned to the article dispensing machine and an article for use in such a machine and system are disclosed herein. The returned article comprises an authentication code disposed on the surface of the returned article and a layer that is substantially opaque in visible light and at least partially overlays the authentication code. The article dispensing machine comprises a light source for illuminating the surface of the returned article so that the authentication code is visible through the layer, an image capture device for capturing an image of the authentication code when the surface is illuminated, and a processor for comparing the captured image to a master authentication code. | 01-16-2014 |
Julie G. Palmer, Chicago, IL US
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20150107591 | Alcohol Evaporation Consumption Device - An apparatus and method for permitting consumption of alcohol vapors is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating chamber, a vessel disposed above the heating chamber, the vessel including an aperture, the aperture adapted to receive alcohol in liquid form to be placed in the vessel an to receive a straw and a heating element disposed in the heating chamber the heating element heats the liquid alcohol in the vessel, converting the liquid into a vapor to be inhaled via the straw. | 04-23-2015 |
Leonard H. Palmer, St. Charles, IL US
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20090215557 | Institutional badminton racket - An institutional badminton racket including a head and a flexible plastic handle. The head has a metal rim around a shuttlecock striking face, and a neck rigidly secured to the rim, where the neck includes a hollow throat extending from the rim away from the striking face with lateral openings through the throat. The handle connecting end includes a first portion extending into the hollow throat, a second portion surrounding the throat, pin portions extending through the throat lateral openings and integral with the first and second portions, and a pair of wings extending generally in the plane in a lateral direction toward the head and including openings therethrough. A Y-clamp is secured around the handle connecting end and the head rim adjacent the head neck and including pins extending through the wing openings. | 08-27-2009 |
Lora Palmer, Algonquin, IL US
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20130216495 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING CD34+ CELLS - The invention relates to the field of treatment of ischemic conditions and diseases using a cell population comprising CD34+ cells isolated from peripheral blood of a subject. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a cell population comprising CD34+ cells, (ii) a plasma protein, and (iii) an isotonic solution comprising at least one salt, said isotonic solution comprising acetate, gluconate, or both acetate and gluconate. Methods of treating tissue damaged by ischemia in a subject and methods of treating a medical condition, wherein the pharmaceutical composition of the invention is administered, are further provided herein. Also, methods of promoting mobilization of CD34+ cells from bone marrow into peripheral blood are provided herein. | 08-22-2013 |
Sandra L. Palmer, Wauconda, IL US
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20150293452 | Melted Crayon Painting System - A melted crayon painting system for effectively painting with melted crayon. The melted crayon painting system generally includes providing a tube having a distal end, a receiver-dispenser opening within the distal end and a lumen fluidly connected to the receiver-dispenser opening, heating the tube to a temperature of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit, inserting the distal end of the tube into a crayon, melting a portion of the crayon with the tube, receiving a volume of melted crayon from the crayon into the lumen from the receiver-dispenser opening, removing the distal end of the tube from the crayon, and dispensing the volume of melted crayon within the lumen from the receiver-dispenser opening. | 10-15-2015 |
Scott B Palmer, Wilmette, IL US
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20100144587 | Frequency modulated drug delivery (FMDD) - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a coordination complex, comprising a first biologically active moiety, a second biologically active moiety, and a metal, wherein the first biologically active moiety and second biologically active moiety are bound to the metal by covalent coordination bonds, and wherein the first biologically active moiety and second biologically active moiety are different. These complexes may enhance the pharmacodynamic properties of biologically active moieties. | 06-10-2010 |
20100240601 | Coordination Complexes, Pharmaceutical Solutions Comprising Coordination Complexes, and Methods of Treating Patients - A coordination complex having a physiologically acceptable pK | 09-23-2010 |
20120115823 | BISMUTH-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS, COORDINATION POLYMERS, METHODS FOR MODULATING PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENTS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING PATIENTS - Bismuth-containing compounds include bismuth and a biologically active agent coordinated to the bismuth. The biologically active agent includes at least one heteroatom configured for coordination with the bismuth. Coordination polymers include a polymer matrix that contains a bismuth-containing compound. Methods for modulating a pharmacokinetic property of a biologically active agent include coordinating the biologically active agent to bismuth to form a bismuth-containing compound, and administering the bismuth-containing compound orally to a patient. Methods for treating Parkinson's disease, methods for treating hypothyroidism, methods for treating ulcerative colitis, and methods for treating cancer each include administering a bismuth-containing compound to a patient. | 05-10-2012 |
20120277256 | FREQUENCY MODULATED DRUG DELIVERY (FMDD) - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a coordination complex, comprising a first biologically active moiety, a second biologically active moiety, and a metal, wherein the first biologically active moiety and second biologically active moiety are bound to the metal by covalent coordination bonds, and wherein the first biologically active moiety and second biologically active moiety are different. These complexes may enhance the pharmacodynamic properties of biologically active moieties. | 11-01-2012 |
20140274936 | COORDINATION COMPLEXES, PHARMACEUTICAL SOLUTIONS COMPRISING COORDINATION COMPLEXES, AND METHODS OF TREATING PATIENTS - A coordination complex having a physiologically acceptable pK | 09-18-2014 |
Stacie A. Palmer, Willowbrook, IL US
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20130202853 | INCREMENTALLY STRETCHED FILMS WITH TAILORED PROPERTIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Methods of enhancing one or more physical properties of a thermoplastic film include incrementally stretching thermoplastic films in the machine direction and/or transverse direction. In one or more implementations, methods of incrementally stretching thermoplastic films include reducing the gauge of the films while maintaining or increasing a ratio of the machine direction to transverse direction resistance to tear. The methods can involve cold stretching the films and imparting rib patterns into the film. The linear ribs can have alternating thick and thin gauges. | 08-08-2013 |
Steven R. Palmer, Highland, IL US
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20150214806 | Actuator Overspeed Guard - A location and retention component is provided for positively locating an overspeed guard and retaining a centrifugal actuator at an optimum positional relationship relative to each other. The system includes a first and second retention element removably engagable to the output shaft of a motor and axially fixable to the shaft at corresponding locations to maintain the optimum positional relationship. The first retention element serves as a positive stop for assembling the overspeed guard on the motor shaft, while the second retention element ensures that the centrifugal actuator is properly placed within the overspeed guard. | 07-30-2015 |
Thomas G. Palmer, Brimfield, IL US
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20130173124 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION - A system for selecting shift schedules of a transmission of a vehicle includes a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of acceleration of the vehicle prior to a change of a gear of the transmission. The controller is further configured to estimate tractive effort of the vehicle following the change of the gear of the transmission, the tractive effort estimation being based on at least an estimation of a road load on the vehicle. The controller is further configured to select between a first shift schedule and a second shift schedule based on the tractive effort estimation, wherein, if the tractive effort estimation is less than a threshold value, the controller selects the first shift schedule, and if the tractive effort estimation is at least equal to the threshold value, the controller selects the second shift schedule. | 07-04-2013 |
20140172253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION - A system for selecting shift schedules of a transmission of a vehicle configured to change gears according to two or more shift schedules includes a controller. The controller is configured to estimate mass of the vehicle based on a plurality of accelerations of the vehicle from a standstill, and estimate a road load of the vehicle based on the estimated mass. The controller is also configured to estimate a grade of terrain over which the vehicle is travelling based on the estimated mass of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to select between at least a first shift schedule and a second shift schedule based on at least one of the estimated mass of the vehicle, characteristics of the terrain over which the vehicle is travelling, the estimated grade of the terrain over which the vehicle is travelling, and functions capable of being performed by the vehicle. | 06-19-2014 |