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Adrian Garcia, Los Gatos, CA US
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20080269774 | Intracorporeal Grasping Device - An intracorporeal grasping device includes a tubular member for entering a lumen of a human body and the tube member having a distal end portion. An elongated core member is disposed with the interior cavity of the tubular member for rotational or slidably movement within the tubular member and the elongated core member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The elongated core member comprises a uniform diameter tube having some flexibility at the proximal end portion and greater flexibility while along a longitudinal axis in a direction towards the distal end portion; and a grasping configuration is provided for capturing an object (e.g., clot or debris) therein and the assembly may have a proximal end secured to the distal end of the elongated core member. The configuration has an expanded and contracted configuration, and distal sections configured to grasp an object. The grasping configuration may be formed by at least one movable jaw attached to the distal end portion of the elongated core member and a length portion of the distal end portion of the tube member. The grasping configuration may include unitarily formed plurality of movable jaws attached to the distal end portion of the elongated core member. Further, the grasping configuration may be formed by a plurality of loop members attached to the distal end portion of the elongated core member. Further, the grasping configuration may be formed by at least one spiral member having a distal tip for penetrating an object to be removed from a human body lumen. The device has the spiral member provided at the distal end portion of the elongated core member. The grasping configuration can be formed by at least one web member for retaining an object to be removed from a human body lumen, the web member being provided at the distal end portion of the elongated core member. | 10-30-2008 |
20090318947 | System and method for delivering and deploying an occluding device within a vessel - A system and method for deploying an occluding device that can be used to remodel an aneurysm within the vessel by, for example, neck reconstruction or balloon remodeling. The system comprises an introducer sheath and an assembly for carrying the occluding device. The assembly includes an elongated flexible member having an occluding device retaining member for receiving a first end of the occluding device, a proximally positioned retaining member for engaging a second end of the occluding device and a support surrounding a portion of the elongated flexible member over which the occluding device can be positioned. The elongated flexible member may be a integral portion formed thereof that form a coil portion. | 12-24-2009 |
20100331853 | INTRACORPOREAL GRASPING DEVICE - An intracorporeal grasping device includes a tubular member for entering a lumen of a human body and the tubular member having a distal end portion. An elongated core member is disposed within the interior cavity of the tubular member for rotational or slidable movement within the tubular member and the elongated core member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The elongated core member includes a grasping configuration for capturing an object (e.g., clot or debris) therein. | 12-30-2010 |
20110166592 | FLEXIBLE VASCULAR OCCLUDING DEVICE - A vascular occluding device for modifying blood flow in a vessel, while maintaining blood flow to the surrounding tissue. The occluding device includes a flexible, easily compressible and bendable occluding device that is particularly suited for treating aneurysms in the brain. The neurovascular occluding device can be deployed using a micro-catheter. The occluding device can be formed by braiding wires in a helical fashion and can have varying lattice densities along the length of the occluding device. The occluding device could also have different lattice densities for surfaces on the same radial plane. | 07-07-2011 |
20130172925 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AND DEPLOYING AN OCCLUDING DEVICE WITHIN A VESSEL - A system and method for deploying an occluding device that can be used to remodel an aneurysm within the vessel by, for example, neck reconstruction or balloon remodeling. The system comprises an introducer sheath and an assembly for carrying the occluding device. The assembly includes an elongated flexible member having an occluding device retaining member for receiving member for engaging a second end of the occluding device and a support surrounding a portion of the elongated flexible member over which the occluding device can be positioned. The elongated flexible member may be a integral portion formed thereof that form a coil portion. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172976 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AND DEPLOYING AN OCCLUDING DEVICE WITHIN A VESSEL - A system and method for deploying an occluding device that can be used to remodel an aneurysm within the vessel by, for example, neck reconstruction or balloon remodeling. The system comprises an introducer sheath and an assembly for carrying the occluding device. The assembly includes an elongated flexible member having an occluding device retaining member for receiving a first end of the occluding device, a proximally positioned retaining member for engaging a second end of the occluding device and a support surrounding a portion of the elongated flexible member over which the occluding device can be positioned. | 07-04-2013 |
20140074149 | FLEXIBLE VASCULAR OCCLUDING DEVICE - A vascular occluding device for modifying blood flow in a vessel, while maintaining blood flow to the surrounding tissue. The occluding device includes a flexible, easily compressible and bendable occluding device that is particularly suited for treating aneurysms in the brain. The neurovascular occluding device can be deployed using a micro-catheter. The occluding device can be formed by braiding wires in a helical fashion and can have varying lattice densities along the length of the occluding device. The occluding device could also have different lattice densities for surfaces on the same radial plane. | 03-13-2014 |
Andrew Garcia, Lomita, CA US
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20090314966 | IRRADIATION SOURCES AND METHODS - Irradiating assemblies can have a housing with a reflector extending linearly parallel to a lamp. Radiation can be emitted from one opening, for example in a bottom portion of the housing, as well as from another opening, for example a side opening in the housing. Irradiating assemblies can also have first and second reflector portions at angles with respect to each other wherein radiation is reflected out of a housing that does not have an end reflector. Irradiating assemblies can be configured to have cooling flow openings in side walls so that cooling fluid such as air can flow between the side walls and adjacent surfaces of a reflector. Irradiating assemblies can incorporate lamps having first and second electrodes wherein the first and second electrodes are oriented at an angle with respect to each other. Methods of irradiating material may include irradiating a surface with emissions from a first portion of an assembly and irradiating a surface with emissions from a second portion of an assembly different from the first portion. | 12-24-2009 |
20130292583 | IRRADIATION SOURCES AND METHODS - Irradiating assemblies can have a housing with a reflector extending linearly parallel to a lamp. Radiation can be emitted from one opening, for example in a bottom portion of the housing, as well as from another opening, for example a side opening in the housing. Irradiating assemblies can also have first and second reflector portions at angles with respect to each other wherein radiation is reflected out of a housing that does not have an end reflector. Irradiating assemblies can be configured to have cooling flow openings in side walls so that cooling fluid such as air can flow between the side walls and adjacent surfaces of a reflector. Irradiating assemblies can incorporate lamps having first and second electrodes wherein the first and second electrodes are oriented at an angle with respect to each other. Methods of irradiating material may include irradiating a surface with emissions from a first portion of an assembly and irradiating a surface with emissions from a second portion of an assembly different from the first portion. | 11-07-2013 |
Anibal Garcia, Chino, CA US
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20080213074 | VERSATILE TRAILER DECK - The invention relates to versatile cargo trailer decks, and to methods for moving cargo onto such cargo trailer decks. In embodiment, a cargo trailer deck may have first and second moving apparatus attached to a deck member. The first moving apparatus may be adapted to move cargo between the back end of the deck member and the front end of the deck member, while the second moving apparatus may be adapted to rotate cargo from one orientation on the deck member to a second orientation on the deck member. The deck member may be adapted to move in backward, forward, left, right, vertical, and tilt directions, in order to align the deck member for loading and/or unloading cargo. | 09-04-2008 |
Anibal J. Garcia, Chino, CA US
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20080213058 | MODULAR INTERCHANGEABLE CARGO DECK - A removable, modular, cargo deck trailer system may include different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units which are configured to be removably and interchangeably attached to a trailer. The different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units may collectively include a plurality of moving apparatus for moving cargo in a lengthwise direction relative to the deck units, for moving cargo in a vertical direction relative to the deck units, and for moving cargo in at least one of a widthwise direction relative to the deck units, and in a rotating direction relative to the deck units. | 09-04-2008 |
20080219830 | CHANNEL SLIDE CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cargo handling system and method employing a plurality of slide units and tracks. The tracks are mounted in or on a floor of a cargo area of a mobile platform, and also on a ramp of the mobile platform. The slide units slide within the tracks and enable container roll in, roll out platforms (CROPs) and 1077 flatracks to be slidably moved into and out from the cargo area. The slide units are arranged at the four corners of each CROP or 1077 flatrack and can be positively locked to a CROP or 1077 flatrack by a standard ISO twist lock assembly. The slide units eliminate the need for a K-loader and a crane to be present at the site where loading or unloading is to occur. Instead, suitable vehicles such a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), which are more readily transported to remote cites, can be used to assist in slidably loading and offloading CROPs and 1077 flatracks. | 09-11-2008 |
20100054890 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 03-04-2010 |
20130294859 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 11-07-2013 |
Anthony E. Garcia, Stevenson Ranch, CA US
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20110272370 | Storage and display device for articles - An device for the storage and display of various articles, in particular toys and stuffed animals wherein the articles can either be stored within the interior or placed within openings in device so that the articles can displayed. | 11-10-2011 |
Ariel Garcia, Glendora, CA US
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20120116393 | CATHETER WITH LIQUID-COOLED CONTROL HANDLE - An electrophysiologic catheter with an improved control handle is provided. The catheter includes a heat transfer assembly to better dissipate heat in the control handle. The heat transfer assembly includes a pump, a reservoir containing a coolant, a heat transfer member, and a coolant transport network transporting coolant between at least the reservoir and the heat transfer member. In one embodiment, the heat transfer member is located within the control handle as a heat exchanger on the circuit board to receive the coolant for transferring heat from the integrated circuits to the coolant. In another embodiment, the heat transfer member is located on the circuit board directly surrounding the integrated circuits to internally cool the integrated circuit within the control handle. A second heat transfer member is located outside of the control handle as a heat exchanger. | 05-10-2012 |
20120123276 | CATHETER WITH OPTICAL CONTACT SENSING - A medical probe, including a biocompatible sheath having proximal and distal ends, and having at least one transparent strip between the proximal end and the distal end. The probe also has one or more functional elements positioned within the biocompatible sheath. | 05-17-2012 |
20120143044 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING COMPATIBLE CATHETER - A method, consisting of passing a cylindrical carbon fiber through a press so as to produce a flat ribbon. The method further includes weaving multiple strands of the flat ribbon together to create a cylindrical braid. | 06-07-2012 |
20130253503 | CATHETER WITH MULITPLE IRRIGATED ELECTRODES AND A FORCE SENSOR - A probe, including an insertion tube and an electrode mounted on a distal end of the insertion tube. A force sensor is mounted in the distal end of the insertion tube. The force sensor has a central opening and is configured to measure a force on the distal end. The probe also includes tubing, passing through the central opening, which is configured to supply irrigation fluid through apertures in the electrode. | 09-26-2013 |
20130317375 | CATHETER HAVING A DISTAL SECTION WITH SPRING SECTIONS FOR BIASED DEFLECTION - A catheter has a distal section that includes a spring member having at least a slot, a rib and a spine for biasing the distal section for deflection within a single plane. Depending on the plurality and orientation of slot(s), rib(s) and spine(s)s, the distal section can allow for deflection in two opposing directions while allowing only limited deflection in perpendicular directions to maintain torquability, axial loading capabilities, and side force performance. | 11-28-2013 |
20130345698 | IRRIGATED ELECTRODES WITH ENHANCED HEAT CONDUCTION - A catheter adapted for insertion into a body of a subject has at least one electrode disposed on its distal section. the electrode is coupled to an energy source to ablate tissue that is placed in contact with the electrode. The electrode has a wall with a plurality of perforations formed therethrough, and has edges defining a peripheral section that is adjacent the edges and a central section remote from the edges, wherein the wall of the peripheral section is thicker than the wall of the central section. A lumen passing through the insertion tube is coupled to deliver a fluid to the tissue via the perforations. In operation, the electrode functions as an effective heat sink. | 12-26-2013 |
20140024969 | HIGH-SENSITIVITY PRESSURE-SENSING PROBE - A medical probe includes an insertion tube, having a longitudinal axis and having a distal end. A distal tip is disposed at the distal end of the insertion tube and is configured to be brought into contact with a body tissue. A joint couples the distal tip to the distal end of the insertion tube. A joint sensor, contained within the probe, senses a position of the distal tip relative to the distal end of the insertion tube. The joint sensor includes first and second subassemblies, which are disposed within the probe on opposite, respective sides of the joint and each include one or more magnetic transducers. | 01-23-2014 |
20140163480 | LASSO CATHETER WITH GUIDE WIRE - Medical apparatus includes a flexible insertion shaft, which is adapted for insertion into a body of a patient. A resilient end section is fixed to the distal end of the insertion shaft and is formed so as to assume, when unconstrained, an arcuate shape. One or more electrodes are disposed at respective locations along the end section. A first lumen runs from the insertion shaft through the end section so as to convey an irrigation fluid to exit the end section through perforations of the electrodes. A second lumen runs through the insertion shaft to a distal opening and is configured to permit a guide wire to pass through the second lumen from the proximal end of the insertion shaft to exit distally through the distal opening, while conveying the irrigation fluid from the proximal end through the distal opening together with the guide wire. | 06-12-2014 |
20140378806 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING COMPATIBLE CATHETER - A method, consisting of passing a cylindrical carbon fiber through a press so as to produce a flat ribbon. The method further includes weaving multiple strands of the flat ribbon together to create a cylindrical braid. | 12-25-2014 |
Benjamin W.c. Garcia, San Diego, CA US
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20110170909 | ROLLER | 07-14-2011 |
Carlos A. Garcia, San Lorenzo, CA US
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20110200606 | Antibodies that Bind to Lysyl Oxidase-Like 2 (LOXL2) and Methods of Use Therefor - The present disclosure provides lysyl oxidase-like-2 (LOXL2) polypeptide binding agents, including, for example, antibodies that specifically bind a LOXL2 polypeptide; and further provides compositions comprising same. The binding agents can be used in various treatment and diagnostic methods, which are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
Carlos Aurelio Garcia, San Lorenzo, CA US
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20090053224 | LOX AND LOXL2 INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL | 02-26-2009 |
20090104201 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF FIBROSIS, TUMOR INVASION, ANGIOGENESIS, AND METASTASIS - The present disclosure provides innovative methodology and related compositions and kits for preventing and treating various diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, by using an inhibitor of processed forms of lysyl oxidase or lysyl oxidase-like proteins, an inhibitor of LOX and an inhibitor of a LOXL, or a synergistic combination of an inhibitor of LOX or LOXL combined with other therapeutic agents. Also provided are innovative methods for selecting agents that prevent or inhibit tumor invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis, by contacting cells that are in an epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) state with a candidate agent and detecting a change in the EMT state of the cells. Methods and related compositions and kits for diagnosing or monitoring various diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, by using molecules or agents that specifically recognize processed forms of LOX or LOXL are also provided. Also provided herein are methods and related compositions, medical devices, systems and kits for preventing or treating various diseases and conditions associated with fibrosis with compositions comprising inhibitors of LOX or LOXL. Such diseases or conditions include pathological cardiovascular conditions and diseases such as hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, and restenosis, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, dermal scaring, keloid formation, and Alzheimer's disease. | 04-23-2009 |
20120087917 | LOX AND LOXL2 INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies and their use in purification, diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Antibodies include monoclonal antibodies, humanized antibodies and functional fragments thereof. Anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies can be used to identify and treat conditions such as a fibrotic condition, angiogenesis, or to prevent a transition from an epithelial cell state to a mesenchymal cell state. | 04-12-2012 |
20130095101 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF FIBROSIS, TUMOR INVASION, ANGIOGENESIS, AND METASTASIS - Provided are methodology, compositions and kits to prevent and treat diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, using processed lysyl oxidase or lysyl oxidase-like protein inhibitors, LOX inhibitors and LOXL inhibitors, or synergistic combinations of such inhibitors with therapeutic agents. Provided are methods for selecting tumor invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis inhibiting agents, by contacting cells in EMT states with candidate agents and detecting changes in such states; and methods, compositions, and kits for diagnosing or monitoring diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, using molecules or agents specifically recognizing processed LOX or LOXL. Provided are methods, compositions, medical devices, systems and kits for preventing or treating diseases and conditions associated with fibrosis, including pathological cardiovascular conditions and diseases, e.g., hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, restenosis, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, dermal scaring, keloid formation, and Alzheimer's disease, with LOX or LOXL inhibitors. | 04-18-2013 |
20130324705 | LOX AND LOXL2 INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies and their use in purification, diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Antibodies include monoclonal antibodies, humanized antibodies and functional fragments thereof. Anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies can be used to identify and treat conditions such as a fibrotic condition, angiogenesis, or to prevent a transition from an epithelial cell state to a mesenchymal cell state. | 12-05-2013 |
20140079707 | LOX AND LOXL2 INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies and their use in purification, diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Antibodies include monoclonal antibodies, humanized antibodies and functional fragments thereof. Anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies can be used to identify and treat conditions such as a fibrotic condition, angiogenesis, or to prevent a transition from an epithelial cell state to a mesenchymal cell state. | 03-20-2014 |
20140128284 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF FIBROSIS, TUMOR INVASION, ANGIOGENESIS, AND METASTASIS - Provided are methodology, compositions and kits to prevent and treat diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, using processed lysyl oxidase or lysyl oxidase-like protein inhibitors, LOX inhibitors and LOXL inhibitors, or synergistic combinations of such inhibitors with therapeutic agents. Provided are methods for selecting tumor invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis inhibiting agents, by contacting cells in EMT states with candidate agents and detecting changes in such states; and methods, compositions, and kits for diagnosing or monitoring diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, using molecules or agents specifically recognizing processed LOX or LOXL. Provided are methods, compositions, medical devices, systems and kits for preventing or treating diseases and conditions associated with fibrosis, including pathological cardiovascular conditions and diseases, e.g., hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, restenosis, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, dermal scaring, keloid formation, and Alzheimer's disease, with LOX or LOXL inhibitors. | 05-08-2014 |
20140255951 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND TO LYSYL OXIDASE-LIKE 2 (LOXL2) AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The present disclosure provides lysyl oxidase-like-2 (LOXL2) polypeptide binding agents, including, for example, antibodies that specifically bind a LOXL2 polypeptide; and further provides compositions comprising same. The binding agents can be used in various treatment and diagnostic methods, which are also provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140302524 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND TO LYSYL OXIDASE-LIKE 2 (LOXL2) AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The present disclosure provides lysyl oxidase-like-2 (LOXL2) polypeptide binding agents, including, for example, antibodies that specifically bind a LOXL2 polypeptide; and further provides compositions comprising same. The binding agents can be used in various treatment and diagnostic methods, which are also provided. | 10-09-2014 |
20140349309 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF FIBROSIS, TUMOR INVASION, ANGIOGENESIS, AND METASTASIS - The present disclosure provides innovative methodology and related compositions and kits for preventing and treating various diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, by using an inhibitor of processed forms of lysyl oxidase or lysyl oxidase-like proteins, an inhibitor of LOX and an inhibitor of a LOXL, or a synergistic combination of an inhibitor of LOX or LOXL combined with other therapeutic agents. Also provided are innovative methods for selecting agents that prevent or inhibit tumor invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis, by contacting cells that are in an epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) state with a candidate agent and detecting a change in the EMT state of the cells. Methods and related compositions and kits for diagnosing or monitoring various diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, by using molecules or agents that specifically recognize processed forms of LOX or LOXL are also provided. Also provided herein are methods and related compositions, medical devices, systems and kits for preventing or treating various diseases and conditions associated with fibrosis with compositions comprising inhibitors of LOX or LOXL. Such diseases or conditions include pathological cardiovascular conditions and diseases such as hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, and restenosis, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, dermal scaring, keloid formation, and Alzheimer's disease. | 11-27-2014 |
Cheryl Garcia, Grand Terrace, CA US
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20110298929 | VIDEO SYSTEM - Improvements in a video system are presented that uses one or more camera(s) with a display system. The camera and display system operate together to allow a person to view the back or side of their head as they apply makeup or style their hair. The use of multiple cameras allows the person to view their hair, face or profile from different angles without requiring a single camera to be re-positioned or requiring the person to turn their head to view a particular area. The video system can blend the image from multiple cameras to achieve a view that is not from a single camera. The blending or morphing of the image allows the user the ability to obtain a view from nearly any angle without requiring them to move their head or adjust the camera angle. | 12-08-2011 |
Daniel Garcia, Alta Loma, CA US
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20120280468 | MULTI-CYCLE APPARATUS WITH CENTER-BASED HANDLEBARS - Aspects for a multi-cycle apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided, which includes a seat, a steering column below the seat, and a handle bar coupled to the steering column in which the handle bar extends behind the seat. In another aspect, an apparatus includes a rear bicycle frame, a steering column coupled to the rear bicycle frame, and a handle bar extending from the steering column. For this embodiment, the steering column is positioned under a seat attached to the rear bicycle frame, and the handle bar wraps around the rear of the seat. Another apparatus is provided, which includes a rear bicycle frame, a steering column coupled to the rear bicycle frame, and a handle bar coupled to the steering column. Here, the steering column is below a seat attached to the rear bicycle frame, and the handle bar extends behind the seat. | 11-08-2012 |
Daniel L. Garcia, San Diego, CA US
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20110147335 | REUSEABLE BOTTLE CAP HAVING IDENTIFICATION MEANS - A reusable bottle cap having identification means coupled to a novel bottle cap cover is disclosed and described herein. In a specific embodiment, the bottle cap has a stem having a series of successive U-shaped grooves or ridges. A slight taper in the stein provides that bottles of varying diameters can be accommodated by a single design. Further, the design is made from pliable polyethylene or polyurethane material to form an effective seal to the mouth of bottles of varying diameter. In a preferred embodiment, the novel bottle cap cover is generally bell (or alternatively barrel or conical) shaped and has a crown, a mid-portion, and a mouth portion. The mouth portion further has a lip wherein an inner recessed groove is machined around a circumference thereof. Additionally, the bottle cap comprises a flanged ring portion having a complementary lip to mate with the groove of the bottle cap cover. In an alternative embodiment, a marker provides identification; and the marker is coupled to the flanged ring portion via a living hinge. Other arrangements and features are additionally disclosed herein. | 06-23-2011 |
20150069006 | REUSABLE BOTTLE CAP HAVING IDENTIFICATON MEANS - A reusable bottle cap having identification means coupled to a novel bottle cap cover is disclosed and described herein. In a specific embodiment, the bottle cap has a stem having a series of successive U-shaped grooves or ridges. A slight taper in the stem provides that bottles of varying diameters can be accommodated by a single design. Further, the design is made from pliable polyethylene or polyurethane material to form an effective seal to the mouth of bottles of varying diameter. In a preferred embodiment, the novel bottle cap cover is generally bell (or alternatively barrel or conical) shaped and has a crown, a mid-portion, and a mouth portion. The mouth portion further has a lip wherein an inner recessed groove is machined around a circumference thereof. Additionally, the bottle cap comprises a flanged ring portion having a complementary lip to mate with the groove of the bottle cap cover. In an alternative embodiment, a marker provides identification; and the marker is coupled to the flanged ring portion via a living hinge. Other arrangements and features are additionally disclosed herein. | 03-12-2015 |
20150083687 | REUSABLE BOTTLE CAP HAVING IDENTIFICATION MEANS - A reusable bottle cap having identification means coupled to a novel bottle cap cover is disclosed and described herein. In a specific embodiment, the bottle cap has a stem having a series of successive U-shaped grooves or ridges. A slight taper in the stem provides that bottles of varying diameters can be accommodated by a single design. Further, the design is made from pliable polyethylene or polyurethane material to form an effective seal to the mouth of bottles of varying diameter. In a preferred embodiment, the novel bottle cap cover is generally bell (or alternatively barrel or conical) shaped and has a crown, a mid-portion, and a mouth portion. The mouth portion further has a lip wherein an inner recessed groove is machined around a circumference thereof. Additionally, the bottle cap comprises a flanged ring portion having a complementary lip to mate with the groove of the bottle cap cover. In an alternative embodiment, a marker provides identification; and the marker is coupled to the flanged ring portion via a living hinge. Other arrangements and features are additionally disclosed herein. | 03-26-2015 |
David Garcia, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20110087603 | CLOUD BASED MEDIA PLAYER AND OFFLINE MEDIA ACCESS - According to one general aspect, a method for playing, in an offline mode, a media file may include receiving, by a web browser operating in an online mode and from a content server, a media file and at least one advertisement associated with the media file. The method may further include caching, within a local file system, the media file and the at least one advertisement. The method may also include playing, in an offline mode, the cached media file and the cached at least one advertisement. The method also comprise detecting a user interaction, while in an offline mode, with the at least one advertisement. The method may include caching the user interaction for further processing when in an online mode. | 04-14-2011 |
20120022954 | CLOUD BASED MEDIA PLAYER AND OFFLINE MEDIA ACCESS - According to one general aspect, a method for playing, in an offline mode, a media file may include receiving, by a web browser operating in an online mode and from a content server, a media file and at least one advertisement associated with the media file. The method may further include caching, within a local file system, the media file and the at least one advertisement. The method may also include playing, in an offline mode, the cached media file and the cached at least one advertisement. The method also comprise detecting a user interaction, while in an offline mode, with the at least one advertisement. The method may include caching the user interaction for further processing when in an online mode. | 01-26-2012 |
David Harry Garcia, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120278385 | Managing Connection Pools for User Devices - In one embodiment, a first computing device, maintains a set of connections for the first computing device; intercepts a request from a software application executing on the first computing device to establish a connection with a second computing device; selects from the set of connections an available connection; and assigns the available connection to the software application for connecting to the second computing device. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278387 | Automated Event Tagging - In one embodiment, a geo-social networking system that automatically determines an event and tags the event to photos uploaded from multiple users based on social and spatio-temporal proximity. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278395 | Dynamic Tagging Recommendation - In one embodiment, a geo-social networking system automatically tags one or more social contacts of a first user to a photo of the first user by ranking the social contacts based on spatial and temporal proximity to the first user, and in response to the first user's selection of one or more top ranked social contacts, associating the selected social contacts to the photo. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278475 | Managing Notifications Pushed to User Devices - In one embodiment, a first computing device determines whether one or more conditions are satisfied for not pushing communications to a second computing device associated with a user; and if the one or more conditions are satisfied, then refrains from pushing any communication to the second computing device. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278641 | Performing Selected Operations Using Low Power-Consuming Processors on User Devices - In one embodiment, a first computing device receives a communication from a second computing device; and if the communication is a ping from the second computing device, then sends a response to the ping to the second computing device using a secondary processor of the first computing device. | 11-01-2012 |
20120284393 | Data Transmission Between Devices Based on Bandwidth Availability - In one embodiment, in response to data to be transmitted to or from an electronic device, the electronic device determines whether the electronic device currently has a first network connection with a sufficiently high bandwidth. If the electronic device currently does not have a first network connection with a sufficiently high bandwidth, then the electronic device estimates a future time when the electronic device is likely to have a second network connection with a sufficiently high bandwidth, and schedules transmission of the data at the future time. | 11-08-2012 |
20130046542 | Periodic Ambient Waveform Analysis for Enhanced Social Functions - Client devices periodically capture ambient audio waveforms, generate waveform fingerprints, and upload the fingerprints to a server for analysis. The server compares the waveforms to a database of stored waveform fingerprints, and upon finding a match, pushes content or other information to the client device. The fingerprints in the database may be uploaded by other users, and compared to the received client waveform fingerprint based on common location or other social factors. Thus a client's location may be enhanced if the location of users whose fingerprints match the client's is known. In particular embodiments, the server may instruct clients whose fingerprints partially match to capture waveform data at a particular time and duration for further analysis and increased match confidence. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046823 | Computer-Vision Content Detection for Connecting Objects in Media to Users - Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to detecting objects in user-uploaded multimedia such as photos and videos, determining the location at which the media was captured, inferring a set of users of a social network who were physically present at the time and place of capture, and pushing remarketing content to the set of inferred users for the detected objects, or alternatively, the competitors of the detected concepts. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046879 | Server-Initiated Bandwidth Conservation Policies - In one embodiment, a social networking system maintains a moving average of the number of connection problems, including socket timeouts and failed uploads, per client in a geographic area to determine whether the wireless data network serving the geographic area is overloaded. In response to detecting a network overload, the social networking system may transmit an instruction to the clients in the particular geographic area to enter one of a plurality of traffic throttling modes. In particular embodiments, the social networking system maintains a historical log of network overload conditions, and uses the historical log to generate an estimate of the wireless network capacity serving a geographic area. Thus, the social networking system may preemptively transmit instructions to clients to enter a bandwidth-conservation mode when the estimated traffic demand exceeds the estimated capacity for a particular geographic region. | 02-21-2013 |
20130063611 | Initializing Camera Subsystem for Face Detection Based on Sensor Inputs - In one embodiment, while a mobile electronic device is in a first operation state, it receives sensor data from one or more sensors of the mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device in a locked state analyzes the sensor data to estimate whether an unlock operation is imminent, and in response to a positive determination, initializes the camera subsystem so that the camera is ready to capture a face as soon as the user directs the camera lens to his or her face. In particular embodiments, the captured image is utilized by a facial recognition algorithm to determine whether the user is authorized to use the mobile device. In particular embodiments, the captured facial recognition image may be leveraged for use on a social network. | 03-14-2013 |
20130073371 | Location Aware Deals - In one embodiment, a computer system, in response to a first user's request, creates a location-triggered gift for a second user and for a particular vendor location, determines the second user's location, and transmits information for redeeming the location-triggered gift at the particular vendor location to the second user if the second user is at the particular vendor location. | 03-21-2013 |
20130095857 | Content Surfacing Based on Geo-Social Factors - In one embodiment, a geo-social networking system determines a user's current location, calculates a novelty score for the location representing the user's degree of familiarity, and surfaces content within a geographic and temporal radius based on the novelty score for display to the user. | 04-18-2013 |
20130101219 | IMAGE SELECTION FROM CAPTURED VIDEO SEQUENCE BASED ON SOCIAL COMPONENTS - In one embodiment, a mobile device analyzes frames before and after a particular frame of a real-time video to identify one or more social network objects, and selects one or more frames before and after the particular frame based on social network information for further storage in the mobile device. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101220 | PREFERRED IMAGES FROM CAPTURED VIDEO SEQUENCE - In one embodiment, a computer system identifies a user in one or more frames of a video file, accesses a data store for image attitudinal data associated with the user, ranks the one or more frames based on the image attitudinal data associated with the user, and presents one or more top ranked frames to the user. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102286 | Urgency Notification Delivery Channel - In one embodiment, a first computing device communicating with a second computing device through a communications channel transmits an out-of-band message indicative of the urgency of the communication through a notification channel. In particular embodiments, a server acts as a proxy for relaying the out-of-band message from the first device to the second device. The second device calculates an implicit urgency score based on the communication characteristics, and combines the implicit score with the explicit urgency indicator to determine whether a call is urgent. In particular embodiments, communication handling may be affected by the determination of urgency. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102287 | Inferential Urgency Notification Delivery Channel - In one embodiment, a first computing device communicating with a second computing device through a communications channel transmits an out-of-band message indicative of the urgency of the communication through a notification channel. In particular embodiments, a server acts as a proxy for relaying the out-of-band message from the first device to the second device. The second device calculates an implicit urgency score based on the communication characteristics, and combines the implicit score with the explicit urgency indicator to determine whether a call is urgent. In particular embodiments, the server calculates an implicit urgency score based on a number of factors, and the score is composited with the overall urgency score. In particular embodiments, communication handling may be affected by the determination of urgency. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103757 | Generation of Activity Stream from Server-Side and Client-Side Data - In particular embodiments, the newsfeed is rendered to a particular user using the locally stored copy of the resource, instead of pulling it back from the server-side. Thus, a user may see his or her content even before it is completely uploaded to the social networking system. In particular embodiments, the user may interact with the content, for example, by adding comments, captions, “likes”, etc. to the content even before it has been completely uploaded to the social networking system. In this manner, the user is provided an increased feeling of responsiveness that is independent of the current wireless link condition. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103765 | Social Ad Hoc Networking Protocol and Presentation Layer - In one embodiment, a method includes implementing an ad hoc network protocol comprising transmitting, from a first mobile device, one or more neighbor messages that includes a first user identifier corresponding to a first user of the first mobile device, wherein the first user identifier corresponds to a user account of the first user in a social networking system, receiving, at the first mobile device, one or more second neighbor messages from one or more second mobile devices that include second user identifiers corresponding to respective second users of the one or more second mobile devices, wherein the second user identifiers correspond to respective user accounts of one or more second users in the social networking system, and storing, at the first mobile device, information received in the one or more second neighbor messages for access by one or more applications hosted on the first mobile device. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103810 | Periodic Ambient Waveform Analysis for Dynamic Device Configuration - Client devices periodically capture ambient audio waveforms and modify their own device configuration based on the captured audio waveform. In particular embodiments, client devices generate waveform fingerprints and upload the fingerprints to a server for analysis. The server compares the waveform fingerprints to a database of stored waveform fingerprints, and upon finding a match, pushes content or other information to the client device. The fingerprints in the database may be uploaded by other users, and compared to the received client waveform fingerprint based on common location or other social factors. Thus a client's location may be enhanced if the location of users whose fingerprints match the client's is known, and, based upon this enhanced location, the server may transmit an instruction to the device to modify its device configuration. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104080 | Automatic Photo Capture Based on Social Components and Identity Recognition - In one embodiment, a mobile device automatically captures image frames by acquiring a real-time video sequence, selecting one or more frames from the real-time video sequence based on social network information and identity recognition, and storing the selected one or more frames in a local storage of the mobile device. | 04-25-2013 |
20130114864 | Feature-Extraction-Based Image Scoring - Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to calculating a probability that a user or set of users will engage with a multimedia object for customizing content in a social networking system. In one embodiment, a generative model representing all users is utilized to calculate the probability that all users will interact with a given multimedia object. In another embodiment, the same generative model is utilized to calculate a user-specific engagement probability for a given multimedia object. In particular embodiments, the generative model uses Bayesian probability. In particular embodiments, one or more policies are applied to the photos to customize the browsing experience for users. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117381 | Controlling Notification Based on Power Expense and Social Factors - In one embodiment, a computer system determines a wireless transmit cost for each of one or more outgoing messages for a first user, and transmits to the first user's mobile device at least one of the one or more outgoing messages based on the mobile device's power state and respective wireless transmit costs of the one or more outgoing messages. | 05-09-2013 |
20130121540 | Facial Recognition Using Social Networking Information - In particular embodiments, one or more images associated with a primary user are received. The image(s) may comprise single images, a series of related images, or video frames. In each image, one or more faces may be detected and/or tracked. For each face, one or more candidates are selected who may be identified with the face. Each candidate may be connected to the primary user within a social network. A candidate score for each candidate associated with a detected face. Finally, the winning candidate is determined, and a suggestion to identify the detected face as being the winning candidate is presented. Some embodiments may operate upon video clips as the video is captured by a mobile device. Some embodiments may operate upon series of images as they are uploaded to or viewed on a website. | 05-16-2013 |
20130132477 | Location Aware Shared Spaces - In one embodiment, a geo-social networking system maintains a data store of shared space, wherein each shared space comprises one or more content objects, a location, and one or more privacy settings. The geo-social networking system allows a user read-access to a shared space based on privacy settings associated with the shared space. The geo-social networking system allows a user write-access to a shared space if the user is at the location associated with the shared space. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132488 | Location Aware Sticky Notes - In one embodiment, a computer system creates for a first user a location-triggered note specific for a second user and for a particular location, determines the second user's location, and transmits the location-triggered note to the second user if the second user is at the particular location. | 05-23-2013 |
20130151605 | Call-Termination-Triggered Social Interface - Methods and systems directed to a call-termination triggered social interface that leverages information associated with an incoming phone number for display to a user of a mobile device post-call and permits the user to conveniently issue commands to the mobile device or social networking system to take specific actions for the number or entity associated with the number on the social network. | 06-13-2013 |
20130188879 | Preferred Images from Captured Video Sequence - In one embodiment, a computer system identifies a user in one or more frames of a video file, accesses a data store for image attitudinal data associated with the user, ranks the one or more frames based on the image attitudinal data associated with the user, and presents one or more top ranked frames to the user. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190004 | Statistics for Continuous Location Tracking - In one embodiment, one or more computing devices receive, from one or more mobile devices respectively associated with one or more users, one or more sets of data, wherein each set of data comprises: a user identifier indicating to which user the set of data corresponds; a location where the corresponding user was at; and a time when the corresponding user was at the location. The computing devices store the one or more sets of data; and extract one or more statistics from the one or more sets of data that represent behavioral pattern of at least one of the one or more users. | 07-25-2013 |
20130198274 | Social Hotspot - In one embodiment, a method includes broadcasting, from a first mobile device, a message having an identity of the first mobile device and conditions for connecting to a network through the first mobile device and receiving, at the first mobile device, a request from one or more second mobile devices that includes second user identifiers corresponding to respective second users of the one or more second mobile devices. The second user identifiers correspond to respective user accounts of one or more second users in a social-networking system. The method also includes determining, at the first mobile device, whether the one or more second mobile devices are authorized to access the network through the first mobile device and, if the one or more second devices are authorized to access the network, then configuring the first mobile device to provide the second mobile device network access. | 08-01-2013 |
20130198383 | Network Access Based on Social-Networking Information - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request at a wireless access point from a client system to access a network through the wireless access point. The wireless access point sends an identifier associated with the client system to a social-networking system, the social-networking system including user profiles arranged in one or more social graphs. The social graphs store relationships between the user profiles. The method further includes receiving at the wireless access point from the social-networking system an authorization determination. The authorization determination is based upon a first user profile of the plurality of user profiles. The first user profile includes the identifier associated with the client system. The method further includes providing the client system with access to the network through the wireless access point in accordance with the authorization determination. | 08-01-2013 |
20130210493 | Device Actions Based on Device Power - In one embodiment, one or more computing devices determine, substantially in real time and locally at a mobile device, one or more current dynamic operating conditions of the mobile device related to energy consumption by the mobile device. The computing devices identify a pre-determined device state that corresponds to the current dynamic operating conditions of the mobile device and determine, based at least in part on the pre-determined device state, an action for the mobile device to take, the action being related to energy consumption by the mobile device. | 08-15-2013 |
20130227603 | Image Selection from Captured Video Sequence Based on Social Components - In one embodiment, a mobile device analyzes frames before and after a particular frame of a real-time video to identify one or more social network objects, and selects one or more frames before and after the particular frame based on social network information for further storage in the mobile device. | 08-29-2013 |
20140025973 | Adjusting Mobile Device State Based on User Intentions and/or Identity - In one embodiment, when a computing system is in a first state, a first set of inputs from one or more first sensors is detected. A first sensor value array is generated, and the first value array is fed as input to a first function generated by a first neural network. One or more first output values are calculated based on the first function, and a determination is made based on these first output values if a first action has occurred. If a first action has occurred, a second sensor value array is generated from a second set of inputs from one or more second sensors. The second sensor value array is fed as input to a second function generated by a second neural network. One or more second output values are calculated based on the second function, and the first state is exited based on these second output values. | 01-23-2014 |
20140067828 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system determine identities of one or more users in proximity to a display device and query a social graph of the social-networking system for social content associated with the determined identities. The social graph includes nodes and edges connecting the nodes. The nodes include user nodes that are each associated with a particular user of the social-networking system. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system identify, using the social content, recommended media content for the one or more users in proximity to the display device and provide a playlist for display on the display device. The playlist includes the recommended media content for the one or more users in proximity to the display device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067937 | Real-World View of Location-Associated Social Data - Particular embodiments maintain social-networking information associated with a user, wherein the user is represented by a user node in a social graph. One or more nodes of the social graph may be associated with respective locations. A request for social information related to a location may be received from a computing device. The request may comprise a location of the computing device, an orientation of the computing device, and an identifier for the user. A relevance score may be determined for one or more proximate nodes based on the request, the social-networking information associated with the user, and the location information for the respective proximate node. Each proximate node may be associated with at least one location within a threshold distance from the location of the computing device. Particular embodiments may provide social-networking information associated with at least one of the proximate nodes for display in conjunction with an image. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067945 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments a social networking system captures data associated with video content provided to a first user of a social-networking system, identifies, using the captured data, the video content provided to the first user, and updates a graph of the social-networking system to associate the first user with the identified video content. The graph of the social-networking system has a plurality of nodes and edges connecting the nodes. The nodes of the graph include user nodes that are each associated with a particular user of the social-networking system. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067946 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, a social networking system queries a social graph of the social-networking system for social content associated with video content provided to one or more users of the social-networking system and accesses privacy settings associated with each of the one or more users. The privacy settings indicate whether a particular user has authorized the social-networking system to share social content associated with the particular user with one or more third parties. The social networking system provides the social content associated with video content provided to the one or more users to a particular third party if the privacy settings of the one or more users indicate that the one or more users have authorized the social-networking system to share the social content with one or more third parties. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067947 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system identify a user viewing video content on a first display device, identify the video content being viewed on the first display device by the user, and determine a second display device associated with the identified user. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system determine an action related to the video content being viewed by the user on the first display device and provide one or more instructions to the determined second display device to display a call-to-action associated with the determined action. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067961 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system determine available media content from one or more content sources and query a social graph of a social-networking system for social content associated with a user of the social-networking system. The social graph includes nodes and edges connecting the nodes. The nodes include user nodes that are each associated with a particular user of the social-networking system. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system determine, using the social content and the available media content, a plurality of social coefficients for the user, determine, based on the determined social coefficients, recommended media content for the user, and provide the recommended media content for display in a programming guide on a display device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067969 | Sharing Television And Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, a social networking system identifies a user viewing video content on a first display device, identifies the video content being viewed on the first display device by the user, and determines a second display device associated with the identified user. The social networking system sends one or more instructions to the determined second display device to display one or more chat messages associated with the identified video content. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067998 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system determine a first media device of a first user of a social-networking system and determine a second media device of a second user of the social-networking system. The one or more computer systems access a social graph of the social-networking system, update the social graph based on the determined first and second media devices, and stream media from the first media device to the second media device using the updated social graph. The social graph includes nodes and edges connecting the nodes, the nodes including user nodes that are each associated with a particular user of the social-networking system and concept nodes that are each associated with a particular media device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068461 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system provide social content for display in a mobile application running on a mobile device of a user of the social-networking system. The mobile application is configured to display the social content and an interface for selecting media content to view on a display device. The social content is from a social graph of the social-networking system. The social graph includes nodes and edges connecting the nodes. The nodes include user nodes that are each associated with a particular user of the social-networking system. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system receive an indication from the mobile application that an option to view particular media content has been selected and provide one or more instructions to display the selected particular media content on the display device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068466 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, a social TV dongle receives a first video stream from a content source using a first interface and receives social content from a social-networking system using a second interface. The social TV dongle generates a modified video stream using at least the first video stream and the social content and sends the modified video stream to a display device using a third interface. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068645 | Sharing Television And Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system receive information associated with one or more users in proximity to a display device and access user data of the social-networking system. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system determine, by comparing the user data with the received information associated with the one or more users, an identity of at least one of the users in proximity to the display device. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system send one or more instructions based on the determined identities. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068649 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system determine information associated with a product displayed on a display device and access a database of known products. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system determine, by comparing the database of known products with the determined information associated with the product, an identity of the product displayed on the display device. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system provide one or more instructions to display media content related to the identified product. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068654 | Sharing Television and Video Programming through Social Networking - In particular embodiments a social networking system may receive authorization from a first user of a social-networking system to control at least in part one or more functions of a set-top box (STB) of the first user, determine one or more social actions of one or more second users of the social-networking system, determine one or more instructions for the STB of the first user based at least in part on the social actions, and provide the instructions for the STB of the first user. The social-networking system includes a graph having a plurality of nodes and edges connecting the nodes. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068692 | Sharing Television and Video Programming Through Social Networking - In particular embodiments, one or more computer systems of a social-networking system receive a first video stream from a content source, receive social content from a social graph of the social-networking system, and generate an overlay area comprising at least a portion of the social content. The social graph includes a plurality of nodes and edges connecting the nodes, the nodes comprising user nodes that are each associated with a particular user of the social-networking system. The one or more computer systems of the social-networking system determine a placement for the overlay area within the first video stream, generate a modified video stream using at least the first video stream and the overlay area, and provide the modified video stream for display on a display device. The overlay area is placed within the modified video stream according to the determined placement. | 03-06-2014 |
20140082046 | Content Prioritization Based on Packet Size - In one embodiment, a first computing device determines a number of data packets available to transmit from the first computing device to a second computing device. The determination is based on an available bandwidth and a payload capacity, and each of the data packets has a payload with the payload capacity. The first computing device determines a plurality of data items to transmit from the first computing device to the second computing device. The first computing device then ranks the data items and selects, based at least in part on the ranking of the data items and the payload capacities of the data packets, one or more particular ones of the data items to transmit from the first computing device to the second computing device in the data packets. The first computing device writes the particular ones of the data items to the payloads of the data packets. | 03-20-2014 |
20140095419 | Enhanced Predictive Input Utilizing a Typeahead Process - Particular embodiments may retrieve information associated with one or more nodes of a social graph from one or more data stores. A node may comprise a user node or a concept node. Each node may be connected by edges to other nodes of a social graph. A first user may be associated with a first user node of the social graph. Particular embodiments may detect that the first user is entering an input term. Predictive typeahead results may be provided as the first user enters the input term. The predictive typeahead results may be based on the input term. Each predictive typeahead result may include at least one image. Each predictive typeahead result may correspond to at least one node of the social graph. | 04-03-2014 |
20140101275 | Dynamic Tagging Recommendation - In one embodiment, a geo-social networking system automatically tags one or more social contacts of a first user to a photo of the first user by ranking the social contacts based on spatial and temporal proximity to the first user, and in response to the first user's selection of one or more top ranked social contacts, associating the selected social contacts to the photo. | 04-10-2014 |
20140108935 | Voice Commands for Online Social Networking Systems - In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a social graph that includes a plurality of nodes and edges, receiving from a first user a voice message comprising one or more commands, receiving location information associated with the first user, identifying edges and nodes in the social graph based on the location information, where each of the identified edges and nodes corresponds to at least one of the commands of the voice message, and generating new nodes or edges in the social graph based on the identified nodes or identified edges. | 04-17-2014 |
20140111657 | Camera Preview Via Video Tag - In one embodiment, a computing device incorporating a camera receives an instruction associated with the camera to display an image generated by the camera in an area within a graphical user interface of an application running on the computing device. The computing device determines a width and a height of the area. The computing device instructs the camera to configure the image, in connection with its generation, for display in the area. And the computing device displays in the area the image as generated and configured by the camera. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115156 | Data Transmission Between Devices Based on Bandwidth Availability - In one embodiment, in response to data to be transmitted to or from an electronic device, the electronic device determines whether the electronic device currently has a first network connection with a sufficiently high bandwidth. If the electronic device currently does not have a first network connection with a sufficiently high bandwidth, then the electronic device estimates a future time when the electronic device is likely to have a second network connection with a sufficiently high bandwidth, and schedules transmission of the data at the future time. | 04-24-2014 |
20140143665 | Generating a Social Glossary - Particular embodiments determine that a textual term is not associated with a known meaning. The textual term may be related to one or more users of the social-networking system. A determination is made as to whether the textual term should be added to a glossary. If so, then the textual term is added to the glossary. Information related to one or more textual terms in the glossary is provided to enhance auto-correction, provide predictive text input suggestions, or augment social graph data. Particular embodiments discover new textual terms by mining information, wherein the information was received from one or more users of the social-networking system, was generated for one or more users of the social-networking system, is marked as being associated with one or more users of the social-networking system, or includes an identifier for each of one or more users of the social-networking system. | 05-22-2014 |
20140160148 | Context-Based Image Customization - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving information associated with an image. Information regarding a viewing context for displaying the image may be received. The viewing context may comprise one or more factors, including, by way of example and not limitation: technical specifications for a display device, a physical environment of the display device, a state of the display device, and user preferences. Customization of the image may comprise modifying any aspect of the image, over the whole image, or just a portion of the image, such as, by way of example and not limitation: luminance, chrominance, resolution, etc. The image is customized with respect to the viewing context, and then the customized image is provided for display. | 06-12-2014 |
20140207866 | CONTENT SURFACING BASED ON GEO-SOCIAL FACTORS - In one embodiment, a geo-social networking system determines a user's current location, calculates a novelty score for the location representing the user's degree of familiarity, and surfaces content within a geographic and temporal radius based on the novelty score for display to the user. | 07-24-2014 |
20140280655 | Controlling Notification Based on Power Expense and Social Factors - In one embodiment, a computer system determines a wireless transmit cost for each of one or more outgoing messages for a first user, and transmits to the first user's mobile device at least one of the one or more outgoing messages based on the mobile device's power state and respective wireless transmit costs of the one or more outgoing messages. | 09-18-2014 |
20140289028 | Location Aware Deals - In one embodiment, a request is received from a first user to create a location-triggered benefit that may be redeemed by a second user at a vendor and associated with a condition. The first user is not the vendor, and the condition may require that the second user go to a particular location. A record of the location-triggered benefit may be created in a database. Information may be received that the second user has satisfied the condition, and in response, the second user may be allowed to redeem the location-triggered benefit at the vendor. | 09-25-2014 |
20140337518 | Server-Initiated Bandwidth Conservation Policies - In one embodiment, a social networking system maintains a moving average of the number of connection problems, including socket timeouts and failed uploads, per client in a geographic area to determine whether the wireless data network serving the geographic area is overloaded. In response to detecting a network overload, the social networking system may transmit an instruction to the clients in the particular geographic area to enter one of a plurality of traffic throttling modes. In particular embodiments, the social networking system maintains a historical log of network overload conditions, and uses the historical log to generate an estimate of the wireless network capacity serving a geographic area. Thus, the social networking system may preemptively transmit instructions to clients to enter a bandwidth-conservation mode when the estimated traffic demand exceeds the estimated capacity for a particular geographic region. | 11-13-2014 |
20140358555 | Periodic Ambient Waveform Analysis for Enhanced Social Functions - In particular embodiments, one or more computer-readable non-transitory storage media embody software that is operable when executed to receive an audio waveform fingerprint and a client-determined location from a client device. The received audio waveform fingerprint may be compared to a database of stored audio waveform fingerprints, each stored audio waveform fingerprint associated with an object in an object database. One or more matching audio waveform fingerprints may be found from a comparison set of audio waveform fingerprints obtained from the audio waveform fingerprint database. Location information associated with a location of the client device may be determined, and the location information may be sent to the client device. The client device may be operable to update the client-determined location based at least in part on the location information. | 12-04-2014 |
20150042842 | Camera Preview Via Video Tag - In one embodiment, a computing device incorporating a camera receives an instruction associated with the camera to display an image generated by the camera in an area within a graphical user interface of an application running on the computing device. The computing device determines a width and a height of the area. The computing device instructs the camera to configure the image, in connection with its generation, for display in the area. And the computing device displays in the area the image as generated and configured by the camera. | 02-12-2015 |
20150074559 | Automated Event Tagging - In one embodiment, a geo-social networking system that automatically determines an event and tags the event to photos uploaded from multiple users based on social and spatio-temporal proximity. | 03-12-2015 |
20150089006 | Location Aware Sticky Notes - In one embodiment, a request to create a note is received from a first user. The note includes a message and a first location of the first user. A note record is created of the message, the first location, and a first user-interest associated with the first user. A number of second users are identified based on second locations of the second users, and second user-interests associated with the second users. The message is sent to the identified second users. In response to sending the message, the current location of the first user is determined compared to the first location. If the first user is within a predetermined distance from the first location, a notification is sent to the first user indicating that the message has been sent to the second users. | 03-26-2015 |
Denis Jacques Paul Garcia, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090100268 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS CONTROL TO SECURED DATA - In a system for providing access control management to electronic data, techniques to secure the electronic data and keep the electronic data secured at all times are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a secured file or secured document includes two parts: an attachment, referred to as a header, and an encrypted document or data portion. The header includes security information that points to or includes the access rules and a file key. The access rules facilitate restrictive access to the secured document and essentially determine who/when/how/where the secured document can be accessed. The file key is used to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. Only those who have the proper access privileges are permitted to retrieve the file key to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. | 04-16-2009 |
20110296199 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING ELECTRONIC DATA IN ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT - Even with proper access privilege, when a secured file is classified, at least security clearance (e.g. a clearance key) is needed to ensure those who have the right security clearance can ultimately access the contents in the classified secured file. According to one embodiment, referred to as a two-Opronged access scheme, a security clearance key is generated and assigned in accordance with a user's security access level. A security clearance key may range from most classified to non-classified. Depending on implementation, a security clearance key with a security level may be so configured that the key can be used to access secured files classified at or lower than the security level or multiple auxiliary keys are provided when a corresponding security clearance key is being requested. The auxiliary keys are those keys generated to facilitate access to secured files classified respectively less than the corresponding security or confidentiality level. | 12-01-2011 |
20110307937 | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR GENERATING KEYS FROM ACCESS RULES IN A DECENTRALIZED MANNER AND METHODS THEREFOR - Improved system and approaches for decentralized key generation are disclosed. The keys that can be generated include both public keys and private keys. The public keys are arbitrary strings that embed or encode access restrictions. The access restrictions are used to enforce access control policies. The public keys are used to encrypt some or all portions of files. The private keys can be generated to decrypt the portions of the files that have been encrypted with the public keys. By generating keys in a decentralized manner, not only are key distribution burdens substantially eliminated but also off-line access to encrypted files is facilitated. | 12-15-2011 |
20140075206 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS CONTROL TO SECURED DATA - In a system for providing access control management to electronic data, techniques to secure the electronic data and keep the electronic data secured at all times are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a secured file or secured document includes two parts: an attachment, referred to as a header, and an encrypted document or data portion. The header includes security information that points to or includes the access rules and a file key. The access rules facilitate restrictive access to the secured document and essentially determine who/when/how/where the secured document can be accessed. The file key is used to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. Only those who have the proper access privileges are permitted to retrieve the file key to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. | 03-13-2014 |
20140201850 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS CONTROL TO SECURED DATA - In a system for providing access control management to electronic data, techniques to secure the electronic data and keep the electronic data secured at all times are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a secured file or secured document includes two parts: an attachment, referred to as a header, and an encrypted document or data portion. The header includes security information that points to or includes the access rules and a file key. The access rules facilitate restrictive access to the secured document and essentially determine who/when/how/where the secured document can be accessed. The file key is used to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. Only those who have the proper access privileges are permitted to retrieve the file key to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. | 07-17-2014 |
Ed Garcia, San Jose, CA US
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20120044639 | Fingerprint Acquisition Expansion Card Apparatus - An apparatus is described for a fingerprint acquisition device that can be integrated into an expansion card capable of being inserted into a PC card slot of a portable computer such that the apparatus is substantially flush with the computer. The apparatus can contain a drawer that rotates or slides out of the apparatus to expose a fingerprint module where a user's fingerprint data can be collected. A latching mechanism is provided so that the drawer can be locked in a retracted position in the apparatus when the drawer is pushed into the apparatus and so that the drawer can extract out of the apparatus if the user pushes on the drawer again when the drawer is in the retracted position. | 02-23-2012 |
Eddie V. Garcia, Cerritos, CA US
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20100200251 | FITTED FIRE RESISTANT TENT WITH CLOSURES FOR CLOSE FIT RELATIONSHIP - Fire resistant blanket to over fit a dwelling and be drawn into to close fit relationship therewith. | 08-12-2010 |
Ediberto R. Garcia, Westchester, CA US
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20090266523 | SCALEABLE PARALLEL FLOW MICRO-CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a heat exchanger, heat sink or coldwall having a machined manifold for receiving a plurality of individual, modular micro-channel heat exchanger elements. The manifold further includes a parallel flow network or flow distribution network for distributing a cooling fluid uniformly to all micro-channel heat exchanger elements. Each micro-channel heat exchanger element is individually manufactured and tested prior to integration with the manifold. The design of the micro-channel heat exchanger elements may include a straight fin, a high density fin, lanced offset fin, and perforated offset layers fin configurations. | 10-29-2009 |
20130068436 | SCALEABLE PARALLEL FLOW MICRO-CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a heat exchanger, heat sink or coldwall having a machined manifold for receiving a plurality of individual, modular micro-channel heat exchanger elements. The manifold further includes a parallel flow network or flow distribution network for distributing a cooling fluid uniformly to all micro-channel heat exchanger elements. Each micro-channel heat exchanger element is individually manufactured and tested prior to integration with the manifold. The design of the micro-channel heat exchanger elements may include a straight fin, a high density fin, lanced offset fin, and perforated offset layers fin configurations. | 03-21-2013 |
Erika Garcia, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120118739 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SEQUENCING NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods and devices for sequencing nucleic acids are disclosed herein. Devices are also provided herein for measuring DNA with nano-pores sized to allow DNA to pass through the nano-pore. The capacitance can be measured for the DNA molecule passing through the nano-pore. The capacitance measurements can be correlated to determine the sequence of base pairs passing through the nano-pore to sequence the DNA. | 05-17-2012 |
20130327645 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SEQUENCING NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods and devices for sequencing nucleic acids are disclosed herein. Devices are also provided herein for measuring DNA with nano-pores sized to allow DNA to pass through the nano-pore. The capacitance can be measured for the DNA molecule passing through the nano-pore. The capacitance measurements can be correlated to determine the sequence of base pairs passing through the nano-pore to sequence the DNA. | 12-12-2013 |
Esaul Garcia, Riverside, CA US
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20090320382 | MASONRY STRUCTURE - A factory-build masonry fireplace includes a firebox, casing, and chimney system, where the firebox defines a cavity. Masonry panels are removably attached to the periphery of the cavity. Each masonry panel has firebrick housings configured to hold a corresponding firebrick, wherein the housings can optionally be arranged in a running bond and herringbone patterns, among others. Additionally, the base masonry panel defines an opening configured to hold a removable ash dump, the opening covered with a removable cover. In another arrangement, masonry panels have protruding walls that are configured to hold a corresponding firebrick. The masonry panels are used to build traditionally site built masonry structures. | 12-31-2009 |
Fernando Garcia, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100095239 | Scrollable Preview of Content - Some embodiments provide a method for displaying content. The method provides a first display area for displaying content and receiving modifications to the content. The method provides a second display area for displaying a preview of the content. In some embodiments, a modification to the content automatically causes a corresponding modification to the preview. In some embodiments, the size of the content is larger than the size of the first display area and the first display area only displays a portion of the content. In some such embodiments, the second display area displays the entirety of the preview of the entire content at once. Some embodiments also provide a window in the second display area that indicates in the preview the portion of the content concurrently displayed in the first display area. | 04-15-2010 |
20120033948 | TELEPROMPTER TOOL FOR VOICE-OVER TOOL - Some embodiments provide a method for a media editing application that creates a composite presentation from several different media clips. The method provides a set of editing tools for editing the composite presentation. The method provides a voice-over tool for receiving text for a voice-over that includes a transcript for a voice-over audio clip to be recorded by the media editing application as a clip of the composite presentation. The method provides a display area for scrolling the text when recording the voice-over audio clip. The display area in some embodiments is a preview display area that scrolls the text while displaying a preview of the composite presentation when recording the voice-over audio clip. | 02-09-2012 |
20140328575 | TELEPROMPTER TOOL FOR VOICE-OVER TOOL - Some embodiments provide a method for a media editing application that creates a composite presentation from several different media clips. The method provides a set of editing tools for editing the composite presentation. The method provides a voice-over tool for receiving text for a voice-over that includes a transcript for a voice-over audio clip to be recorded by the media editing application as a clip of the composite presentation. The method provides a display area for scrolling the text when recording the voice-over audio clip. The display area in some embodiments is a preview display area that scrolls the text while displaying a preview of the composite presentation when recording the voice-over audio clip. | 11-06-2014 |
Francisco Garcia, San Diego, CA US
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20120020537 | DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and systems for analysis of image data generated from various reference points. Particularly, the methods and systems provided are useful for real time analysis of image and sequence data generated during DNA sequencing methodologies. | 01-26-2012 |
Gilles Garcia, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100277597 | System and Method for Photo-Image Discovery and Storage - A system and method are provided for automatic photo-image discovery and storage. A photo-image discovery device scans communication interfaces for photo-capable devices. The photo-image discovery device is capable of concurrently scanning wireless and hardwired connector interfaces. A determination is made of whether the detected photo-capable devices have stored electronically formatted photo-images, which may be either still or video images. The photo-images are acquired into the photo-image discovery device. Then, the acquired photo-images are automatically uploaded to a network-connected storage site. | 11-04-2010 |
20100281424 | System and Method for Virtual Kiosk Stored Photo-image Reproduction - A virtual kiosk system and method are provided for stored photo-image reproduction. A photo-image discovery device, having no dedicated display, scans communication interfaces for photo-capable devices, and determines if detected photo-capable devices have stored electronically formatted photo-images. The photo-images are acquired into the photo-image discovery device, and the acquired photo-images are uploaded to a network-connected storage site. Subsequently, the photo discovery device may be interfaced to a display monitor. A menu of photo-image user prompt options is depicted on the display monitor, originating from the photo discovery device. The storage site is accessed from the photo discovery device in response to a first user prompt. In response to a second user prompt, a stored photo-image is selected. In one aspect a delivery option for the selected photo-image is selected in response to an additional user prompt. | 11-04-2010 |
Hector Alejandro Becerril Garcia, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090035525 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DNA SHADOW NANOLITHOGRAPHY - Nanostructures on substrates include one or more nanofeatures having unscathed walls and width dimensions of forty-five nm or less. The nanofeatures may include at least one of a nanotrench, nanocapillary, nano-chemical pattern, and nanowire. The nanostructures may include a nano object with a pattern of nano elements. A nano system may include at least one nano system device, which may include at least one nanofeature. A method of forming nanofeatures on substrates includes placing a nano-templating element on the substrate. A masking material is deposited at an acute angle to form shadow gaps on shadowed regions of the substrate. The nano-templating element, the angle, and other factors may be selected to form shadow gaps having width dimensions less than 10 nm. The substrate may be chemically modified in the areas corresponding to the shadow gaps to create nanofeatures with unscathed walls having width dimensions of less than 10 nm. | 02-05-2009 |
20100248421 | Method of forming organic thin film and method of manufacturing semiconductor device using the same - Provided are a method of forming an organic semiconductor thin film and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the. According to example embodiments, a method of forming an organic semiconductor thin film at least may include exposing a lower substrate coated with an organic semiconductor solution using a method of generating a shearing stress to the portion of the lower substrate coated with the organic semiconductor solution. A guide structure may be formed adjacent to the organic semiconductor solution. | 09-30-2010 |
James P. Garcia, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090037028 | Apparatus for dispensing precise volumes of fluid - A dispensing measuring system for dispensing a measure of fluid for use with a system to treat semiconductor workpieces is disclosed. The dispensing measuring system includes at least one feedline having a receiving tank having a volumetric capacity for receiving a measure of fluid. A sensor senses when the receiving tank has received the measure of fluid. A mix tank is attached to the at least one feedline for receiving the measure of fluid from the receiving tank to create a batch of fluid. A controller is electrically connected to the at least one feedline to control the flow of fluid through the at least one feedline. The controller is electrically connected to the mix tank. A connecting line is attached to the mix tank. | 02-05-2009 |
20090176360 | Methods for processing a substrate with a flow controlled meniscus - A method for processing a substrate is provided which includes applying fluid onto a surface of the substrate from a portion of a plurality of inlets and removing at least the fluid from the surface of the substrate where the removing being processed as the fluid is applied to the surface. The applying the fluid and the removing the fluid forms a segment of a fluid meniscus on the surface of the substrate. | 07-09-2009 |
Jay Garcia, Santa Ana, CA US
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20120132153 | DOG BOOT - A dog boot is provided comprising a generally vertical and cylindrical elongated tubular legging portion ending in and connected to a toe-box portion both of which are attached within a generally horizontal non-slide sole portion. The legging portion extends upwardly from the toe-box portion and defines an offset longitudinal slit providing adjacent, opposite, overlapping flap portions that are equipped with loop and hook fastening material allowing for ease of insertion and extraction of the dog's leg and paw. The generally tubular legging portion has two adjustable fastening straps for cinching the legging portion securely at two separate points around the dog's leg. Within the non-slide portion is a removable sole insert shaped to receive the pads of the dog's paw wherein the removable sole insert works as a shock absorber for the dog and adds comfort and stability during wear. | 05-31-2012 |
Joe Estrada Garcia, Morongo, CA US
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20120280468 | MULTI-CYCLE APPARATUS WITH CENTER-BASED HANDLEBARS - Aspects for a multi-cycle apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided, which includes a seat, a steering column below the seat, and a handle bar coupled to the steering column in which the handle bar extends behind the seat. In another aspect, an apparatus includes a rear bicycle frame, a steering column coupled to the rear bicycle frame, and a handle bar extending from the steering column. For this embodiment, the steering column is positioned under a seat attached to the rear bicycle frame, and the handle bar wraps around the rear of the seat. Another apparatus is provided, which includes a rear bicycle frame, a steering column coupled to the rear bicycle frame, and a handle bar coupled to the steering column. Here, the steering column is below a seat attached to the rear bicycle frame, and the handle bar extends behind the seat. | 11-08-2012 |
Johann Garcia, Chino Hills, CA US
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20110022623 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING A POSITION ON A SEARCH RESULT LIST GENERATED BY A COMPUTER NETWORK SEARCH ENGINE - A system and method for enabling information providers using a computer network such as the Internet to influence a position for a search listing within a search result list generated by an Internet search engine. The system and method of the present invention provides a database having accounts for the network information providers. Each account contains at least one search listing having at least three components: a description, a search term comprising one or more keywords, and a bid amount. The network information provider may add, delete, or modify a search listing after logging into his or her account via an authentication process. The network information provider influences the position for a search listing through a continuous online competitive bidding process. The bidding process occurs when the network information provider enters a new bid amount, which is preferably a money amount, for a search listing. The system then compares this bid amount with all other bid amounts for the same search term, and generates a rank value for all search listings having that search term. The rank value generated by the bidding process determines where the network information providers listing will appear on the search results list page that is generated in response to a query of the search term by a searcher located at a client computer on the computer network. A higher bid by a network information provider will result in a higher rank value and a more advantageous placement. | 01-27-2011 |
20130346190 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING A POSITION ON A SEARCH RESULT LIST GENERATED BY A COMPUTER NETWORK SEARCH ENGINE - The present application is related to systems and methods for enabling information providers to influence a position for a search listing within a search result list generated by an Internet search engine. The systems and methods may provide accounts for the network information providers. Each account may contain a search listing having at least three components: a description, a search term comprising one or more keywords, and a bid amount. The network information provider may add, delete, or modify a search listing to influence the position for a search listing within a corresponding search result list. The systems and methods may send a notification to an external destination upon occurrence of a predetermined event, such as the change of position in the search listing. | 12-26-2013 |
Jose Garcia, Fremont, CA US
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20100134759 | DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR EYE PROCEDURES - Described herein is a hand-held gonioscopic imaging system that can be used to continuously display, capture and record images of the iridocorneal angle within the eye during implantation procedures. The system can be used, for example, during device implantation procedures for the treatment of glaucoma such that landmark identification continues during implantation. Intuitive real-time images viewed through the imaging systems described herein appear to the user to move in the same horizontal orientation as the instrument is actually being moved. The systems described herein also provide independent illumination sources for the camera and the surgical microscope that also have independent illumination controls. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137981 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH SHAPE CHANGE CAPABILITIES - Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma. Implants are described herein that enhance aqueous flow through the normal outflow system of the eye with minimal to no complications. The implant can be reversibly deformed to a first shape, such as a generally linear shape conducive to insertion. Upon insertion, the implant can deform to a second shape, such as a generally non-linear shape conducive to retention within the eye. The shape also improves fluid flow from the anterior chamber and prevents or reduces clogging. | 06-03-2010 |
20110112546 | OCULAR IMPLANT APPLIER AND METHODS OF USE - Described herein is a delivery device and methods for delivering an ocular implant into an eye. The delivery device includes a proximal handle portion; a distal delivery portion coupled to a distal end of the handle portion and configured to releasably hold an ocular implant and includes a sheath positioned axially over a guidewire; and a metering system configured to provide visual guidance regarding depth of advancement of an implant positioned on the guidewire into an anatomic region of the eye. Also disclosed is a device and method for loading an implant onto the delivery device. | 05-12-2011 |
20120330352 | TRANSAPICAL CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE - Apparatus and methods are provided for sealing a puncture through the wall of a patient's heart into a heart chamber, e.g., at the apex of the heart into the left ventricle. A positioning member is advanced into the puncture until a positioning element thereon is disposed within the chamber, the positioning element is expanded within the chamber, and the positioning member is withdrawn until the expanded positioning element contacts the endocardial wall of the chamber. A cartridge carrying a solid sealant is advanced over the positioning member, and the sealant is deployed within the puncture, e.g., offset proximally from the endocardial wall, the sealant expanding upon exposure to fluid within the puncture to seal the puncture. | 12-27-2012 |
20130046376 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR FLOW OCCLUSION DURING DEVICE EXCHANGES - A method of reducing the risk of clinical sequelae to catheter induced vascular injuries may include introducing a guide wire into a vascular sheath residing in a blood vessel, proximally retracting the vascular sheath while leaving the wire in place, and observing indicia of the presence or absence of a vascular injury caused to the blood vessel by the vascular sheath or a procedural catheter previously advanced through the vascular sheath. If indicia of a vascular injury are observed, the method may further involve proximally retracting the guide wire to position the inflatable balloon adjacent the injury and inflating the balloon to reduce blood flow past the injury, while leaving the guide wire in place to provide subsequent access to the injury. | 02-21-2013 |
20130060318 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR FLOW OCCLUSION DURING DEVICE EXCHANGES - A method for facilitating treatment of catheter induced vascular injuries may first involve introducing a guide wire into a vascular sheath residing in a blood vessel, where the guide wire has a distal end and an inflatable balloon at least 15 cm proximal of the distal end. The method may further involve proximally retracting the vascular sheath while leaving the wire in place and observing indicia of the presence or absence of a vascular injury caused to the blood vessel by the vascular sheath or a procedural catheter previously advanced through the vascular sheath. If indicia of a vascular injury are observed, the method may involve positioning the inflatable balloon at or near the vascular injury and inflating the balloon to reduce blood flow past the vascular injury, while leaving the guide wire in place to provide subsequent access to the injury. | 03-07-2013 |
20130304107 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR FLOW OCCLUSION DURING DEVICE EXCHANGES - Methods and devices for maintaining vascular access and/or minimizing bleeding during percutaneous interventions. The method can include advancing an access wire through a previously placed access catheter in a contralateral femoral artery to position an inflatable balloon on the access wire in a vascular access sheath located in an ipsilateral femoral artery, without using any additional guidewires to advance the access wire. After withdrawing the vascular access sheath at least partway out of the ipsilateral femoral artery to expose the vascular injury, the balloon can be inflated to occlude the ipsilateral femoral artery or an ipsilateral iliofemoral artery at or near the vascular injury; | 11-14-2013 |
20140107556 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH SHAPE CHANGE CAPABILITIES - Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma. Implants are described herein that enhance aqueous flow through the normal outflow system of the eye with minimal to no complications. The implant can be reversibly deformed to a first shape, such as a generally linear shape conducive to insertion. Upon insertion, the implant can deform to a second shape, such as a generally non-linear shape conducive to retention within the eye. The shape also improves fluid flow from the anterior chamber and prevents or reduces clogging. | 04-17-2014 |
K. Christopher Garcia, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120269765 | CYTOKINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Polypeptides, including non-naturally occurring and recombinantly modified polypeptides related to the p19 subunit of IL-23, methods of making such molecules and methods of using such molecules as therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic agents are provided. | 10-25-2012 |
20130064788 | IL-17 FAMILY CYTOKINE COMPOSITIONS AND USES - Binding proteins, including non-naturally occurring and recombinantly modified proteins that bind to an IL-17R and including proteins having a mutated IL-17 cytokine sequence, methods of making such molecules and methods of using such molecules as therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic agents are provided. | 03-14-2013 |
Keith Garcia, Hamford, CA US
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20080277181 | TWO PERSON MOTORCYCLE FRAME - A motorcycle frame having a rider seating surface and a passenger seating surface positioned below a top surface of a rear wheel, above a rear wheel axle and forward of the rear wheel. | 11-13-2008 |
Louie Daniel Garcia, San Diego, CA US
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20110280932 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF METHOTREXATE AS A DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUG (DMARD) AND AN ANTI-CANCER AGENT - Disclosed is are formulations comprising a multivesicular liposome and MTX, the administration of which results in a C | 11-17-2011 |
20120114740 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20130183370 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF METHOTREXATE AS A DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUG (DMARD) AND AN ANTI-CANCER AGENT - Disclosed is are formulations comprising a multivesicular liposome and MTX, the administration of which results in a C | 07-18-2013 |
20130183371 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF METHOTREXATE AS A DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUG (DMARD) AND AN ANTI-CANCER AGENT - Disclosed is are formulations comprising a multivesicular liposome and MTX, the administration of which results in a C | 07-18-2013 |
20130183374 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130189348 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189350 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130209547 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209548 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF A NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Disclosed are formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which minimize the side effects of unencapsulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while maintaining or improving efficacy. Methods of making and administering the formulations comprising multivesicular liposomes and one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their use as medicaments are also provided. | 08-15-2013 |
Maria Garcia, San Jose, CA US
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20090082797 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REMOTE SUTURE MANAGEMENT - Described here are devices and methods for suture management. In some variations, the devices comprise an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen therebetween, a cantilever blade positioned near the distal end of the elongate tubular member, and an expandable member positioned adjacent the cantilever blade for actuating the cantilever blade. Also described are devices comprising an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen at least partially therebetween, and an aperture in a wall thereof for passage of a suture therethrough. These devices further comprise a blade connected to a blade housing disposed within the lumen, where the blade is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lumen. The blade and blade housing may be slidable within the lumen, or an inner shaft for may be slidable within the lumen. Methods of using the devices are also described. | 03-26-2009 |
20110087247 | TISSUE LIGATION DEVICES AND CONTROLS THEREFOR - Described here are devices for closing one or more tissues, and handles for controlling these devices. Generally, the devices described here comprise a snare loop assembly, wherein the snare loop assembly comprises a snare and a suture loop, and a handle for controlling the snare loop assembly. In some variations the snare loop assembly may comprise a retention member that may releasably connect the suture loop to the snare. In other variations the devices comprise one or more force-reducing suture locks to help prevent the suture loop from inadvertently disengaging from the snare loop assembly. In still other variations, the excess-suture management features. The handles described here may be configured to remove excess suture from a suture loop, and may also be configured to release the suture loop from the snare loop assembly. | 04-14-2011 |
Mayachela Garcia, El Cerrito, CA US
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20110179542 | WRIST GUARD - A band is described for providing support and/or protection to the wearer. In one embodiment, the band is a wrist band having pockets for several longitudinal reinforcement elements. Thus, for example, a wrist band may be formed from an elastic material had be stitched to form pockets. In one embodiment, the pockets are closed, and the band is provided with a given amount of protection or support. In yet another embodiment, one or more pockets have an opening, which allows a user to adjust the amount of protection and/or support in each pocket. | 07-28-2011 |
20140215674 | WRIST GUARD - A band is described for providing support and/or protection to the wearer. In one embodiment, the band is a wrist band having pockets for several longitudinal reinforcement elements. Thus, for example, a wrist band may be formed from an elastic material had be stitched to form pockets. In one embodiment, the pockets are closed, and the band is provided with a given amount of protection or support. In yet another embodiment, one or more pockets have an opening, which allows a user to adjust the amount of protection and/or support in each pocket. | 08-07-2014 |
Myra A. Garcia, Cerritos, CA US
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20100200251 | FITTED FIRE RESISTANT TENT WITH CLOSURES FOR CLOSE FIT RELATIONSHIP - Fire resistant blanket to over fit a dwelling and be drawn into to close fit relationship therewith. | 08-12-2010 |
Nathan T. Garcia, Vista, CA US
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20120132727 | Dual Trajectory Nozzle for Rotor-Type Sprinkler - A sprinkler includes a turbine, a gear drive, a nozzle turret, and a nozzle that is installed in the turret. The gear drive rotatably couples the turbine and the nozzle. The nozzle has an exit angle which is different from its entry angle to change the trajectory of the water as it passes through the nozzle. The nozzle can be installed in an orientation to increase the trajectory of the water leaving the sprinkler, or installed in an orientation to decrease the trajectory of the water leaving the sprinkler. | 05-31-2012 |
Orsi R. Garcia, Bell Gardens, CA US
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20130041297 | WIRELESS MASSAGE, HEATING AND LIFT SYSTEM - A massage device including a massage pad including a plurality of vibrating units, a plurality of heating elements, and/or a plurality of lifting actuators connected to a control box which accepts an input from a remote control associated with an action for at least one of the vibrating units, heating elements or lifting actuators and controls the vibrating units, heating elements or lifting actuators to perform the action is provided. Also provided are pre-programmed patterns of massage control actions, which may be input by a user using the remote control and/or a scripting language. | 02-14-2013 |
Oscar E. Garcia, Chino Hills, CA US
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20110120042 | Interlocking Rolled Garage Floor Cover System - A floor cover system includes a cover panel having a preformed end and a connector strip having a first and second receptacles adapted to receive the preformed end of the cover panel. An inner surface of the receptacle of the connector strip has a portion that is complementary in shape to that of a surface of the preformed end. | 05-26-2011 |
Pablo Garcia, Oakland, CA US
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20120208815 | PIM KINASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - New compounds, compositions and methods of inhibition of kinase activity associated with tumorigenesis in a human or animal subject are provided. In certain embodiments, the compounds and compositions are effective to inhibit the activity of at least one serine/threonine kinase or receptor tyrosine kinase. The new compounds and compositions may be used either alone or in combination with at least one additional agent for the treatment of a serine/threonine kinase- or receptor tyrosine kinase-mediated disorder, such as cancer. | 08-16-2012 |
20140135384 | ENDOGENOUS RETROVIRUS POLYPEPTIDES LINKED TO ONCOGENIC TRANSFORMATION - HERV-K human endogenous retroviruses show up-regulated expression in tumors. In particular, splicing events in the env region generate a series of transcripts which utilize the +2 reading frame, relative to the env reading frame. The proteins show activity typical of transcriptional regulators, and they also have oncogenic potential. Two related proteins, PCAP2 and PCAP3, are strongly associated with breast cancer and prostate cancer, respectively. PCAP4 stimulates cell division. These proteins can be used in cancer diagnosis and therapy, and are also drug targets e.g. for adjuvant therapy. The identification of these splice products is remarkable because full sequence information has been available for HERV-K viruses since 1986. | 05-15-2014 |
Pablo Dominguez Garcia, Emeryville, CA US
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20100233187 | GENE PRODUCTS DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED IN CANCEROUS CELLS - The present invention provides polynucleotides, as well as polypeptides encoded thereby, that are differentially expressed in cancer cells. These polynucleotides are useful in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The present invention further provides methods of reducing growth of cancer cells. These methods are useful for treating cancer. | 09-16-2010 |
20120308569 | GENE PRODUCTS DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED IN CANCEROUS CELLS - The present invention provides polynucleotides, as well as polypeptides encoded thereby, that are differentially expressed in cancer cells. These polynucleotides are useful in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic methods. The present invention further provides methods of reducing growth of cancer cells. These methods are useful for treating cancer. | 12-06-2012 |
20140249135 | PIM KINASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - New compounds, compositions and methods of inhibition of kinase activity associated with tumorigenesis in a human or animal subject are provided. In certain embodiments, the compounds and compositions are effective to inhibit the activity of at least one serine/threonine kinase or receptor tyrosine kinase. The new compounds and compositions may be used either alone or in combination with at least one additional agent for the treatment of a serine/threonine kinase- or receptor tyrosine kinase-mediated disorder, such as cancer. | 09-04-2014 |
Pablo E. Garcia, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090182373 | Sutureless Methods for Laceration Closure - Tissue lacerations are closed using a vacuum cup applied to the tissue surface having a tissue-abutting, optically transparent mesh surface that under vacuum conforms with the tissue surface, apposing edges of the wound, and is optionally loaded with a bandage comprising a chitosan film and a collagen backing. | 07-16-2009 |
20110193362 | ELECTROADHESIVE GRIPPING - An electroadhesive gripping device or system includes a plurality of electroadhesive gripping surfaces, each having electrode(s) and each configured to be placed against respective surface regions of a foreign object, such that one or more electroadhesive forces can be provided between the electroadhesive gripping surfaces and the foreign object. Such electroadhesive forces operating to hold the foreign object against the electroadhesive gripping surfaces while the foreign object is held or moved by the electroadhesive gripping system. The electroadhesive gripping surfaces can be arranged onto a plurality of continuous fingers, and various gripping surfaces on each finger can be coupled together and manipulated with respect to each other by an actuating component, such as a cable actuator. A variable voltage can be delivered to the electrodes to control the amount of electroadhesive force generated, such that only a portion of a foreign object is held or moved. | 08-11-2011 |
20110218529 | Indwelling Nerve Block Catheters - A nerve block catheter system employs an indwelling, flexible catheter comprising a tissue lock to retain the catheter tip in pharmacologically proximity to a target nerve and optionally, a decoupler that insulates the tip of the catheter from proximal tissue movement. | 09-08-2011 |
20130041238 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DISINFECTION OF IMPLANTED CATHETERS - An implantable catheter is provided that may be disinfected without removal from the body of a patient, using an electrochemical method to generate an electric field on the catheter surface and thus destroy microorganisms in a biofilm that is present or forming. A catheter system includes the implantable catheter and a voltage source that is operably connected to electrodes on or embedded in the exterior and optionally the interior catheter surface. Methods are also provided for disinfecting the implantable catheter in vivo and for detecting or confirming the presence of a pathogenic biofilm thereon. | 02-14-2013 |
20130058001 | ELECTROADHESIVE GRIPPING - An electroadhesive gripping device or system includes a plurality of electroadhesive gripping surfaces, each having electrode(s) and each configured to be placed against respective surface regions of a foreign object, such that one or more electroadhesive forces can be provided between the electroadhesive gripping surfaces and the foreign object. Such electroadhesive forces operating to hold the foreign object against the electroadhesive gripping surfaces while the foreign object is held or moved by the electroadhesive gripping system. The electroadhesive gripping surfaces can be arranged onto a plurality of continuous fingers, and various gripping surfaces on each finger can be coupled together and manipulated with respect to each other by an actuating component, such as a cable actuator. A variable voltage can be delivered to the electrodes to control the amount of electroadhesive force generated, such that only a portion of a foreign object is held or moved. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060188 | PHOTOCATALYTIC DISINFECTION OF IMPLANTED CATHETERS - An implantable catheter is provided that may be disinfected without removal from the body of a patient, using a photocatalytic method to activate a reaction on the catheter surface that generates oxidizing agents in the form of Reactive Oxygen Species (“ROS”) and thus destroy microorganisms in a biofilm that is present or forming. A catheter system includes the implantable catheter, a light source, and a source of power operably connected to the light source. Methods are also provided for disinfecting the implantable catheter in vivo. | 03-07-2013 |
20140031983 | DEXTEROUS TELEMANIPULATOR SYSTEM - A robotic manipulator has a body and a stereoscopic video system movably coupled to the body. The stereoscopic vision system produces a stereoscopic video of an environment of the robotic manipulator. The robotic manipulator also includes two independently remotely controlled arms coupled to opposite sides of the body. Each arm moves in proprioceptive alignment with the stereoscopic video produced by the stereoscopic video system in response to commands received from a remote control station based on movements performed by an operator at the remote control station. | 01-30-2014 |
20140035306 | MOBILE ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR SYSTEM - Robotic hands and finger modules include an under-actuated finger with multiple joints including a distal joint, an intermediate joint, and a proximal joint. A brake subsystem in communication with each of the joints selectively locks and unlocks the joints individually. A robotic hand can selectively lock the joints of a finger individually such that one or more joints are locked while one or more joints are unlocked. In addition, the finger module can drive a tendon coupled to the joints to flex the underactuated finger in a manner determined by which of the joints is locked and which of the joints is unlocked. A robotic hand can move an underactuated finger with its distal and proximal joints unlocked until the finger makes contact with an object, and lock the proximal joint, in response to contact made with the object, while the distal joint remains unlocked. | 02-06-2014 |
20140364798 | Indwelling Nerve Block Catheters - A nerve block catheter system employs an indwelling, flexible catheter comprising a tissue lock to retain the catheter tip in pharmacologically proximity to a target nerve and optionally, a decoupler that insulates the tip of the catheter from proximal tissue movement. | 12-11-2014 |
Paul Garcia, Temecula, CA US
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20120255872 | Electrokinetic Process And Apparatus For Consolidation Of Oil Sands Tailings - A method is provided of treating liquid tailings using electro-kinetics by creating a variable voltage between two electrodes in the tailings. Flocculation and water release from the tailings is induced by establishing an electrical field between the two electrodes. The electrodes are connected to an electrical power source having the variable voltage to create a cathode and an anode. Compacting the flocculation solids and removing further water released from the compacting solids allows for the creation of a compacted material having a desired load bearing capacity. | 10-11-2012 |
20140008229 | Method And Apparatus For Treating Tailings Using Alternating Current - There is a method described of treating tailings which are composed of at least some water and clay particles. Within the tailings, at least some water molecules are weakly bond to the clay particles to form a gel like fluid from which water does not readily separate. An alternating current is applied to the tailings to change the electro-chemical properties of the tailings to reduce the weak bonding between the water and the clay particles so that water within the treated tailings is able to separate. Water within the treated tailings is then allowed to separate without further application of electricity. In some embodiments, the treated tailings are allowed to separate through evaporation. Liquid tailings may also be treated with alternating current by applying alternating current to the liquid tailings at a voltage gradient range of 1 to 5 V/cm for a total duration of 24 to 300 hours. The application of alternating current may further comprise applying alternating current at a frequency of 1 to 30 Hz. | 01-09-2014 |
Richard Jeff Garcia, Yucaipa, CA US
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20080218995 | Variable color aquarium lighting - A variable color aquarium lighting system that allows for a naturalistic day and moonlight cycle. The device will mount in the hood of an aquarium and can optionally be suspended above the aquarium by other means. Another embodiment of the device will allow the device to display a selected color. | 09-11-2008 |
20090265852 | PATIENT POSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A patient position apparatus includes a plurality of sensing conductors and a control module operatively coupled to the sensing conductors. The sensing conductors are arranged along a substantially planar surface. The sensing conductors provide sensing information in response to a patient being within proximity of the sensing conductors. The control module selectively adjusts fluid pressure of at least one inflatable cell in response to the sensing information. | 10-29-2009 |
20090270774 | PERCUSSION THERAPY SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sonic percussion therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a control module. The sonic percussion structure is attached to the inflatable cell so that the sonic percussion structure moves in response to movement of the inflatable cell. The control module includes a sonic percussion control module and a position control module. The sonic percussion control module independently controls frequency and/or intensity of at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures. The position control module selectively raises and lowers at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures with respect to a patient surface. | 10-29-2009 |
20100036536 | Modular Irrigation Controller - The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application. | 02-11-2010 |
20110170239 | Modular Irrigation Controller - The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA's and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application. | 07-14-2011 |
Richard Jeff Garcia, Beaumont, CA US
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20100171429 | Method of LED dimming using ambient light feedback - An improved means of measuring ambient light and controlling light sources based on those measurements. This embodiment of measuring ambient light, and only ambient light, by selectively turning off any LED light sources that the device controls and then using an ambient light sensor to measure the remaining light. All of this must be done in such a way as to be undetected by people who are using the light for various purposes. | 07-08-2010 |
20140084794 | Method for programming a LED light using a light sensor - A method for programming a LED light that uses a light control circuit that includes a light sensor to read the data from an encoded light source, where the encoded light source would typically by a LCD display. This allows the LED light to have a wide array of options where the user only selects the options or modes that they want the light to have. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091725 | Method of powering flashlight tailcaps - A method for powering two circuits in a portable light that are connected by a single conductive chassis so that each of the two circuits is able to have time shared access to a power source. | 04-03-2014 |
20140139114 | Method of Adjusting Brightness By Desired Run Time - A method for determining a light intensity based on current battery charge status and specified run time. | 05-22-2014 |
20140139141 | Method Of Interfacing With A Portable Light - A method for using a directional switch on a portable light where the switch input is interpreted according to the switch position relative to gravity. | 05-22-2014 |
Richard L. Garcia, Fremont, CA US
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20090164569 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Real-Time Event Updates - A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to collect information from a community of event updaters regarding an ongoing event. Media content associated with the ongoing event is received. The information and a link to the media content is sent to a recipient community of users that has requested ongoing event updates. The recipient community of users forms a disposable social network that is terminated upon completion of the ongoing event. | 06-25-2009 |
20090164590 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAL-TIME EVENT UPDATES - A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to collect information from a community of event updaters regarding an ongoing event. The information is sent to a recipient community of users that has requested ongoing event updates. | 06-25-2009 |
20100138772 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Real-Time Event Updates - A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to collect information from a community of event updaters regarding an ongoing event. A web page characterizing the ongoing event is formed. The web page is served from a first server devoted to event updates. The web page is delivered to a second server that embeds the web page within additional content. | 06-03-2010 |
Robert Garcia, Cupertino, CA US
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20100235523 | FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING MULTI-DEVICE COLLABORATION - A framework for providing multi-device collaboration is described herein. In one embodiment, a method for providing multi-device collaboration between first and second devices can include transferring an initializing function call to create a session object. The function call specifies a mode of the session object, a service type, and a service name. The session object can include functions to discover the second device, connect with the second device, and provide data transport between the connected first and second devices. The service name can include a truncated name, a unique identification, and a state of service of a software application associated with the first device. The method can include detecting a network and advertising the service type and the service name via the network. The service type and service name can be advertised prior to establishing the connection between the first and second devices. | 09-16-2010 |
Robert Garcia, Simi Valley, CA US
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20090125561 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED IMAGE PROCESSING AND STORAGE - A user processes high resolution digital images at a user computer by converting the high resolution images into low and thumbnail resolution formats and by converting the high resolution images into a JPEG format. The user also enters image related data into the user computer and creates a user database. The processed image data and the image related data are stored in the same database, i.e., a user database, and are transmitted to the host site. At the host site, the processed image data and the image related data are stored in the same database, i.e., a host database. Alternatively, users store a plurality of images in high resolution, low resolution and thumbnail formats at the user computer and upload to the host site those images—in thumbnail and low resolution format—that the user selects. Customers view the selected images at the host site and order desired images. The host site sends an image order to the user computer, and the user computer transmits the ordered images to an image laboratory in high resolution format for printing. | 05-14-2009 |
Robert A. Garcia, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100078640 | Thin Film Transistor Backplane - A fabrication process for a device such as a backplane for a flat panel display includes depositing thin film layers on a substrate, forming a 3D template overlying the thin film layers, and etching the 3D template and the thin film layers to form gate lines and transistors from the thin film layers. An insulating or passivation layer can then be deposited on the gate lines and the transistors, so that column or data lines can be formed on the insulating layer. | 04-01-2010 |
20110309365 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR BACKPLANE - A fabrication process for a device such as a backplane for a flat panel display includes depositing thin film layers on a substrate, forming a 3D template overlying the thin film layers, and etching the 3D template and the thin film layers to form gate lines and transistors from the thin film layers. An insulating or passivation layer can then be deposited on the gate lines and the transistors, so that column or data lines can be formed on the insulating layer. | 12-22-2011 |
Roberto Garcia, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120246301 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DIFFERENT SERVICE PROVIDERS - In one embodiment of the invention, service providers generate bloom filters with the user ID codes of registered users and exchange the bloom filters with one another. In response to a request to locate a first user, a first service provider will query its own registration database to determine if the first user is registered with the first service provider. If the first user is not registered with the first service provider, then the first service provider will query its bloom filters to identify other service providers with which the first user may be registered. A positive response from a bloom filter indicates that the first user may or may not be registered with the service provider associated with that bloom filter, and a negative response indicates with certainty that the first user is not registered with the service provider associated with that bloom filter. | 09-27-2012 |
20130322626 | Network Stream Identification For Open FaceTime - A method and apparatus of a device that distinguishes multiplexed media and signaling data traffic is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device receives, on a single port, a packet of the multiplexed data traffic, where the multiplexed data traffic includes a plurality of packets and each of the plurality of packets is one of a media packet and an encapsulated signaling packet. The device further examines an initial data element of a header of the received packet to determine if the received packet is one of a media packet and a signal packet. The device further forwards the packet to a corresponding module for further processing based on the examining. | 12-05-2013 |
20140064299 | REFRESHING BLOCKED MEDIA PACKETS FOR A STREAMING MEDIA SESSION OVER A WIRELESS NETWORK IN A STALL CONDITION - A method for refreshing blocked media packets for a streaming media session over a wireless network in a stall condition is disclosed. The method can include a wireless communication device maintaining a buffer at an application layer. The buffer can contain at least a portion of media packets provided to a baseband layer by the application layer for transmission. Media packets provided to the baseband layer can be queued in a baseband queue prior to transmission. The method can further include the wireless communication device generating at least one new media packet for the streaming media session during the stall condition; flushing at least a portion of the media packets queued in the baseband queue; and replenishing the baseband queue by providing the baseband layer with at least a portion of the media packets contained in the buffer and at least one new media packet. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067405 | ADAPTIVE AUDIO CODEC SELECTION DURING A COMMUNICATION SESSION - A method for adaptive audio codec selection during a communication session is disclosed. The method can include negotiating a set of audio codecs for use during the communication session. The method can further include defining multiple audio tiers. Each audio tier can be associated with a network condition and can define an audio codec from the set of audio codecs for use in the associated network condition. The method can also include using a first audio codec during the wireless communication session. The method can additionally include determining a changed network condition selecting a second audio codec by determining the audio tier corresponding to the changed network condition. The method can further include, in response to the changed network condition, switching from the first audio codec to a second audio codec that is defined by an audio tier having an associated network condition corresponding to the changed network condition. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068084 | DETECTING AND RECOVERING FROM A TRANSMISSION CHANNEL CHANGE DURING A STREAMING MEDIA SESSION - A method for detecting and recovering from a transmission channel change during a streaming media session is disclosed. The method can include a wireless communication device detecting a stall condition resulting from a transmission channel change. The method can further include the wireless communication device capturing a snapshot of a current transmission parameter state of the streaming media session in response to detecting the stall condition. The method can also include the wireless communication device using the snapshot to restore the streaming media session to the transmission parameter state captured by the snapshot following completion of the transmission channel change. | 03-06-2014 |
Rodoleo Garcia, Huntington Part, CA US
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20090025798 | Adaptable water connection for fire fighting equipment and connection device - Improvements in present day fire hydrants are presented. The improvement relates to a fire hydrant where the above ground structure is essentially removed and is replaced with an adaptable connection. The connection uses the same mounting hole pattern as used in the above ground hydrant. In operation, the adaptable connection is protected by a hinged cover that is opened to provide access to the adaptable connection. The adaptable connection includes a bayonet type connection where a portable fire hydrant is secured and rotated to start the flow of water. The adaptable fire connection eliminates the appearance of the fire hydrant, the potential of a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant and the material cost associated with above ground fire hydrants | 01-29-2009 |
Rodolfo Garcia, Studio City, CA US
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20120139719 | Safety warning system and method - An appliance warning system comprises a floor pad which has a switch movable between an open position when no weight pressure is detected and a closed position when activated by weight pressure. A transmitter transmits a signal depending upon whether the switch is in the open or closed position. A remotely located module has a receiver for the signal from the transmitter. A control circuit is operational between a ready state before the switch is activated to the closed position and a monitoring state after the switch is activated. A warning device is activated by the control circuit when in the monitoring state when the switch has been in the open position for a preselected period of time after having been in the closed position. A reset switch resets the control circuit from the monitoring state to the ready state. | 06-07-2012 |
20130222145 | Safety Warning System and Method - An appliance warning system comprises a floor pad for location on or adjacent a device such that a user must stand on the floor pad in order to normally use the device. The floor pad has at least one switch movable between an open position when no weight pressure is detected on the floor pad and a closed position when the switch is activated by weight pressure detected on the floor pad. A transmitter is provided for transmitting a signal depending upon whether the switch is in the open or closed position. A warning device is activated when the switch has been in the open position for a preselected period of time after having been in the closed position. | 08-29-2013 |
Rommel Roque Garcia, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20090299901 | AUTOMATED REMITTANCE MACHINE AND METHOD - A method for use in remitting funds, including establishing a self-service apparatus in a location accessible by members of the public, allowing unrestricted access to input/output devices of the self-service apparatus, receiving from the self-service apparatus funds remittance information that is entered into the self-service apparatus by a user interacting with the input/output devices and remitting funds in accordance with the funds remittance information. A method includes establishing a first server that is configured to receive funds remittance information from a plurality of self-service apparatuses and determine which of a plurality of second servers is associated with a first one the plurality of self-service apparatuses. A remittance system includes a first server that is configured to perform a similar determination. | 12-03-2009 |
Roumel R. Garcia, Vallejo, CA US
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20100211859 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DATA ALIGNMENT - A data alignment system suitable for use in manipulating the positioning of a designated portion of a data stream transmitted by a high speed communications system, so as to facilitate further processing of the data carried by the data stream. The data alignment system includes a detector and an alignment component in communication with each other. In operation, the detector locates and identifies, in accordance with suitable instructions, the designated portion of the data stream. The alignment component then repositions, in accordance with suitable instructions, the designated portion of the data stream at a predetermined location within the data stream. | 08-19-2010 |
Roy Garcia, Oxnard, CA US
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20100095903 | Pet belt - A belt is worn by user to allow the hands free walking of a pet by attaching a leash or leashes to a ring attached at a predetermined location on the belt. The belt has pouches at a predetermined location for the improved storage of cell phone, mp3 player and preferably a plurality of pouches for the accessible storage of pet accessories and water bottle. | 04-22-2010 |
Rudy F. Garcia, Union City, CA US
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20080264905 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A SUBSTRATE OR PREPARING A SUBSTRATE FOR ANALYSIS - Methods and systems for measuring a characteristic of a substrate or preparing a substrate for analysis are provided. One method for measuring a characteristic of a substrate includes removing a portion of a feature on the substrate using an electron beam to expose a cross-sectional profile of a remaining portion of the feature. The feature may be a photoresist feature. The method also includes measuring a characteristic of the cross-sectional profile. A method for preparing a substrate for analysis includes removing a portion of a material on the substrate proximate to a defect using chemical etching in combination with an electron beam. The defect may be a subsurface defect or a partially subsurface defect. Another method for preparing a substrate for analysis includes removing a portion of a material on a substrate proximate to a defect using chemical etching in combination with an electron beam and a light beam. | 10-30-2008 |
20120298879 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTION PATH THROUGH AN INSULATING LAYER - One embodiment disclosed relates to an apparatus forming an electrical conduction path through an insulating layer on a surface of a substrate. A first radiation source is configured to emit radiation to a first region of the insulating layer, and a first electrical contact is configured to apply a first bias voltage to the first region. A second radiation source is configured to emit radiation to a second region of the insulating layer, and a second electrical contact is configured to apply a second bias voltage to the second region. The conductivities of the regions are increased by the radiation such that conductive paths are formed through the insulating layer at those regions. In one implementation, the apparatus may be used in an electron beam instrument. Another embodiment relates to a method of forming an electrical conduction path through an insulating layer. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. | 11-29-2012 |
20140261568 | System and Method for Cleaning Optical Surfaces of an Extreme Ultraviolet Optical System - The present invention provides a local clean microenvironment near optical surfaces of an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) optical assembly maintained in a vacuum process chamber and configured for EUV lithography, metrology, or inspection. The system includes one or more EUV optical assemblies including at least one optical element with an optical surface, a supply of cleaning gas stored remotely from the one or more optical assemblies and a gas delivery unit comprising: a plenum chamber, one or more gas delivery lines connecting the supply of gas to the plenum chamber, one or more delivery nozzles configured to direct cleaning gas from the plenum chamber to a portion of the EUV assembly, and one or more collection nozzles for removing gas from the EUV optical assembly and the vacuum process chamber. | 09-18-2014 |
20140376842 | GAS BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR AN EUV LIGHT SOURCE - A gas bearing assembly including: a stator, a spindle rotatable about an axis, a first space between the spindle and the stator and arranged to receive a bearing gas at a first pressure, to support rotation of the spindle about the axis, a first annulus, in the stator or the spindle and arranged to vent the bearing gas from a first portion of the first space, a second annulus, in the stator or the spindle, and arranged to transport a barrier gas, at a second pressure, into a second portion of the first space, and a third annulus, in the stator or the spindle, the third annulus disposed between the first and second annuli and arranged to transport the bearing gas and the barrier gas out of a third portion of the space to a create, in the third portion, a third pressure less than the first and second pressures. | 12-25-2014 |
Sandra Garcia, Concord, CA US
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20100047819 | MULTIPLEX ASSAY FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - Multiplex assays that allow for the detection and quantification of Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies in a single reaction mixture are provided. | 02-25-2010 |
Sheryl Ann Garcia, San Jose, CA US
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20100034853 | Compositions of activated botulinum toxin type B - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of activated botulinum toxin type B. In particular, the present invention relates to botulinum toxin type B pharmaceutical compositions wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is activated—i.e., “nicked”. The invention also relates to a process of activating botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked. The invention further relates to methods for the treatment of a variety of neuromuscular diseases, pain, inflammatory and cutaneous disorders comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition of activated botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked. | 02-11-2010 |
20100034854 | Compositions of activated botulinum holotoxin type B (150 KD) - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of activated botulinum holotoxin type B (150 kD). In particular, the present invention relates to botulinum toxin type B pharmaceutical compositions wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is activated (i.e., “nicked”), and wherein at least 75% said nicked botulinum toxin type B is a 150 kD holotoxin (i.e., “stripped”). The invention also relates to a process of activating and stripping botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked, and wherein at least 75% of said nicked botulinum toxin type B is stripped. The invention further relates to methods for the treatment of a variety of neuromuscular diseases, pain, inflammatory and cutaneous disorders comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition of activated botulinum holotoxin type B (150 kD) wherein at least 75% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked, and wherein at least 75% of said nicked botulinum toxin type B is stripped. The invention also relates to a process of stripping botulinum toxin type B, comprising the stages of: cell growth, activation, purification, and dilution; wherein at least one dissociating reagent is administered to a volume of said botulinum toxin type B; and wherein said dissociating reagent administered increases the levels of stripped botulinum toxin type B to at least 75%. | 02-11-2010 |
20100112005 | Compositions of activated botulinum toxin type B - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of activated botulinum toxin type B. In particular, the present invention relates to botulinum toxin type B pharmaceutical compositions wherein at least 90% of said botulinum toxin type B is activated—i.e., “nicked”. The invention also relates to a process of activating botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 90% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked. The invention further relates to methods for the treatment of a variety of overactive or neuromuscular diseases, pain, inflammatory and cutaneous disorders comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition of activated botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 90% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked. | 05-06-2010 |
20100112006 | Compositions of activated botulinum holotoxin type B (150 kD) - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of activated botulinum holotoxin type B (150 kD). In particular, the present invention relates to botulinum toxin type B pharmaceutical compositions wherein at least 90% of said botulinum toxin type B is activated (i.e., “nicked”), and wherein at least 99% said nicked botulinum toxin type B is a 150 kD holotoxin (i.e., “stripped”). The invention also relates to a process of activating and stripping botulinum toxin type B wherein at least 90% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked, and wherein at least 99% of said nicked botulinum toxin type B is stripped. The invention further relates to methods for the treatment of a variety of neuromuscular diseases, pain, inflammatory and cutaneous disorders comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition of activated botulinum holotoxin type B (150 kD) wherein at least 90% of said botulinum toxin type B is nicked, and wherein at least 99% of said nicked botulinum toxin type B is stripped. | 05-06-2010 |
Susan Elaine Garcia, Paso Robles, CA US
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20100027731 | BWR START UP CORROSION PROTECTION - The oxidizing chemistry environment of BWR reactor water is a key factor promoting intergranular stress corrosion cracking of stainless steel and nickel based alloys used in reactor coolant system piping and vessel internals. This is typically mitigated during power operation with hydrogen injection. However, this method is only effective when the reactors are at power. Accordingly, this invention proposes a method of reducing electrochemical corrosion potential during the start-up phase of BWR reactors. The method includes the steps of providing a mitigation additive adapted to reduce electrochemical corrosion of a BWR reactor; and injecting the mitigation additive into the BWR reactor at a predetermined location prior to hydrogen injection coming online. | 02-04-2010 |
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20120184796 | CAPTURE, REMOVAL, AND STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE SPECIES IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method of capturing radioactive species in an aqueous solution and removing the radioactive species for disposal. The method includes the steps of providing a macroporous bead form sequestration resin, subjecting the bead form sequestration resin to radioactive species contained in the aqueous solution to allow the bead form sequestration resin to capture the radioactive species; and disposing the radioactive species in a radioactive storage facility. | 07-19-2012 |
20130145819 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING GASEOUS HYDROGEN CONCENTRATIONS IN A MECHANICAL VACUUM PUMP GAS STREAM OF A BWR - An apparatus adapted to measure gaseous hydrogen concentrations in a mechanical vacuum pump (MVP) gas stream includes connection ports adapted to allow the apparatus to be connected to an MVP system and allow a gas stream sample to be taken from the MVP gas stream. The apparatus further includes a hydrogen concentration analyzer to measure H | 06-13-2013 |
Tony Garcia, Millbrae, CA US
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20120112654 | Wireless Adaptation of Lighting Power Supply - Methods, systems, and apparatus, for wirelessly controlling a power supply device that controls a load. A wireless adapter includes a wireless communication device that receives transmissions from a wireless controller, a serial interface for a serial data connection to a power supply processing device integrated in the power supply device, an adapter processing device that receives the control signals the wireless communication device outputs, generates the control commands from the control signals, and outputs the control commands to the serial interface to cause the power supply processing device to control power provided to the load in a manner specified by the control commands, and an adapter power circuit that receives regulated direct current (DC) power from the power supply device and is powered from the regulated DC power received, and provides power to the wireless communication device and the adapter processing device. | 05-10-2012 |
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20130249432 | Wireless Adaptation of Lighting Power Supply - Methods, systems, and apparatus, for wirelessly controlling a power supply device that controls a load. A wireless adapter includes a wireless communication device that receives transmissions from a wireless controller, a serial interface for a serial data connection to a power supply processing device integrated in the power supply device, an adapter processing device that receives the control signals the wireless communication device outputs, generates the control commands from the control signals, and outputs the control commands to the serial interface to cause the power supply processing device to control power provided to the load in a manner specified by the control commands, and an adapter power circuit that receives regulated direct current (DC) power from the power supply device and is powered from the regulated DC power received, and provides power to the wireless communication device and the adapter processing device. | 09-26-2013 |