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Karen L. Claire-Zimmet, Waltham, MA US
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20090172900 | Toothbrush - A toothbrush head comprises a first surface, a second outer surface opposite the first surface and an opening defined therebetween; a plurality of first cleaning elements extending from the first surface; and a carrier including a restricted end and a second cleaning element opposite the restricted end, the carrier movably mounted within the opening and the second cleaning element movable relative to the first surface. | 07-09-2009 |
Karen L. Edbril, Mt. Kisco, NY US
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20110120187 | Jewelry Kit, Articles of Jewelry, and Associated Devices and Methods Thereof - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward jewelry, and more particularly, some embodiments of the disclosure are directed to jewelry kits having a plurality of jewelry articles capable of being worn separately, or two or more assembled together to form a combined jewelry article. | 05-26-2011 |
Karen L. Faison, Smyrna, GA US
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20100114735 | ELECTRONIC SALES AND CONTRACTING - Under the present invention, a customer will login to a secure computer infrastructure and initially be polled and/or provide some input relating to an integrated IT solution that is desired. The customer can then make selections for hardware and/or software components desired for the integrated IT solution. The present invention will analyze the selections and verify whether each of the selected components is of similar quality to one another. If not, the customer can be alerted. The present invention will also make recommendations for services that best match the selected components. The integrated IT solution will then be finalized based on the components and services selected by the customer. Once the solution has been finalized, a corresponding contract(s) can be developed/generated, approved and executed within the secure computer infrastructure. | 05-06-2010 |
Karen L. Fellema, Wharton, NJ US
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20120067474 | CART HANDLE COVER WITH POCKET - A cover for the handle of a shopping cart or similar devices, to reduce the transmission of contaminants present on such handles, comprises a bag having front and rear members, the members being connected such that an opening is formed therebetween; each member having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surfaces facing each other; a fastening means attached to each inner surface, the fastening means being positioned so as to interact with each other; a utility pocket attached to the front member; the utility pocket further comprising a storage pouch therein; and a transport pocket which is attached to the rear member, the transport pocket being sized to contain the cover therein when the cover is compacted; and the cover sized to fit onto the handle assembly of a cart, thereby forming a barrier between the handle and a user. | 03-22-2012 |
Karen L. Gallen, Naples, FL US
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20090043318 | APPLICATOR FOR SUTURE/BUTTON CONSTRUCT - A technique for joint repair employing a suture/button construct and an applicator designed to securely engage a button of the suture/button construct. The button of the suture/button construct securely engages the shaft of the applicator. The suture from the button may be wrapped around a securing device (for example, a rod or bolt) located on or within the handle. The applicator with the secured button is introduced into the tissue (for example, soft tissue or a bone tunnel) and the button is passed through the tissue. | 02-12-2009 |
20100152752 | SUTURE PASSING K-WIRE - A method and apparatus for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach. | 06-17-2010 |
20120203340 | SCAPHOLUNATE CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCTION - A scapholunate dissociation/instability construct including an anchor having a proximal end and a distal end, and a threaded internal bore which may communicate with an eyelet at the distal end. The anchor is provided with two lateral, parallel sides that are smooth and non-threaded, and adjacent to sides that are provided with a plurality of ribs or threads. | 08-09-2012 |
20130218176 | SUTURE PASSING K-WIRE - A method and apparatus for bunion repair using a suture passing K-wire configured to easily pass through bone tunnels with suture trailing. The suture passing K-wire includes a tapered guide pin with a multi-diameter shaft (i.e., comprising at least two regions or sections that have different diameters) and a loop which is securely attached to an end of the guide pin (i.e., to the smaller diameter section of the guide pin). The reconstruction system may be formed of a pair of buttons connected by a flexible strand. The procedure offers indirect placement of buttons and a minimally invasive approach. | 08-22-2013 |
Karen L. Jensen, Millsboro, DE US
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20080213304 | Methods of Treating and Preventing Neurological Symptons Caused by Avian Reovirus and Novel Associated Characteristics - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to novel methods for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms caused by an avian reovirus, enteric reovirus strain (ERS), and associated characteristics. Other embodiments generally comprise and immunogenic composition or vaccine comprising an ERS for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms. | 09-04-2008 |
20100233208 | Methods of Treating and Preventing Neurological Symptoms Caused by Avian Reovirus and Novel Associated Characteristics - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to novel methods for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms caused by an avian reovirus, enteric reovirus strain (ERS), and associated characteristics. Other embodiments generally comprise and immunogenic composition or vaccine comprising an ERS for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms. | 09-16-2010 |
Karen L. Karbacka, Perry, OH US
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20130048221 | Adhesive Acrylate-Olefin Copolymers, Methods for Producing Same and Compositions Utilizing Same - The present invention relates to an adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), or others of all plastic types), or even glass bottles. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled. | 02-28-2013 |
Karen L. King, Duncan, OK US
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20090023617 | Friction reducer performance by complexing multivalent ions in water - Embodiments relate to improving the performance of anionic friction reducing polymers in water containing multivalent ions. Exemplary embodiments relate to methods of improving the performance of anionic friction reducing polymers in a subterranean treatment, wherein the method comprises adding a complexing agent to water comprising multivalent ions. The method comprises adding the anionic friction reducing polymer to the water comprising the multivalent ions, wherein the anionic friction reducing polymer is added in an amount less than or equal to about 0.15% by weight of the water. The method comprises introducing the water comprising the multivalent ions, the complexing agent and the anionic friction reducing polymer into at least a portion of the subterranean formation such that the friction reducing polymer reduces energy loss due to turbulence in the water. The complexing agent complexes with at least a portion of the multivalent ions in the water such that the reduction of energy loss by the friction reducing polymer is improved. | 01-22-2009 |
Karen L. Lamora, Marion, NY US
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20140341609 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A TONER CARTRIDGE AND REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGE - Provided herein is a method of remanufacturing a toner cartridge for use in a xerographic process, as well as a toner cartridge remanufactured by the disclosed method. According to one exemplary embodiment, the remanufacturing method includes electrically connecting a resistor of a predetermined resistance between a toner supply roll contact and a development roll contact, the resistor modifying the electric field between the toner supply roll and development roll, where the remanufactured toner cartridge includes toner of triboelectric charge properties different from the original toner. | 11-20-2014 |
Karen L. Marfurt, Edwardsburg, MI US
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20090075389 | Method for determining an analyte in a fluid - A reagent strip for measuring the concentration of glucose in whole blood has a polymer on at least one side thereof to increase the opacity thereof, thereby reducing the effect of hematocrit on the glucose determination. | 03-19-2009 |
20090123955 | Size Self-Limiting Compositions and Test Devices for Measuring Analytes in Biological Fluids - A test strip or electrochemical sensor for measuring the amount of an analyte in a hiological fluid, e.g., the glucose content of whole blood, includes a size self-limiting reagent formulation employing an enzyme system for reaction with the analyte, the reactive system mixed into a water-soluble swellable polymer matrix containing small water-insoluble particles having a nominal size of about 0.05 to 20 μm, preferably about 1 to 10 μm. The weight ratio of the water-insoluble particles to the water-soluble swellable polymer matrix is about 1/2 to 2/1. The reagent formulation is deposited onto a non-porous substrate to form a thin layer about 6-16 μm thick, providing a rapid and stable response to application of a sample, while being insensitive to the amount of the sample. | 05-14-2009 |
20090145775 | Reagents and methods for detecting analytes - A reagent for detecting an analyte comprises a flavoprotein enzyme, a mediator such as a phenothiazine mediator, at least one surfactant, a polymer and a buffer. The reagent may be used with an electrochemical test sensor that includes a plurality of electrodes. | 06-11-2009 |
20100255506 | PROCESS OF USING A TETRAZOLIUM SALT - Thiazolyl tetrazolium salts with increased solubility in aqueous solutions have alkylammonium alkoxy substituents, preferably trimethyl ammonium propoxy groups substituents, on phenyl rings attached to the tetrazolium ring. | 10-07-2010 |
20100329951 | Test Sensor Package - A fluid sensor comprises a formed plastic body and a reagent. The body has a top face with an integral first surface. The body also has a bottom face opposed to the first surface and a sidewall that extends from the periphery of the top face. The first surface is adapted to accept a fluid sample. The reagent is disposed on the integral first surface and causes a color change detectable on the bottom face when the reagent reacts with an analyte in the fluid sample. | 12-30-2010 |
20110281287 | SIZE SELF-LIMITING COMPOSITIONS AND TEST DEVICES FOR MEASURING ANALYTES IN BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS - A test strip or electrochemical sensor for measuring the amount of an analyte in a biological fluid, e.g. the glucose content of whole blood, includes a size self-limiting reagent formulation employing an enzyme system for reaction with the analyte, the reactive system mixed into a water-soluble swellable polymer matrix containing small water-insoluble particles having a nominal size of about 0.05 to 20 μm, preferably about 1 to 10 μm. The weight ratio of the water-insoluble particles to the water-soluble swellable polymer matrix is about 1/2 to 2/1. The reagent formulation is deposited onto a non-porous substrate to form a thin layer about 6-16 μm thick, providing a rapid and stable response to application of a sample, while being insensitive to the amount of the sample. | 11-17-2011 |
20110313155 | PROCESS OF MAKING 3-PHENYLIMINO-3H-PHENOXAZINE MEDIATOR - A method of forming a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenothiazine or a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenoxazine mediator includes providing a first reactant including phenothiazine or phenoxazine, providing a first solvent, providing a second reactant and providing a second solvent. The first reactant, first solvent, second reactant and second solvent are combined to form a reactants solution. Sodium persulfate is added to the reactants solution to couple the first and second reactants resulting in a reaction solution including the 3-phenylimino-3H-phenothiazine or the 3-phenylimino-3H-phenoxazine mediator. | 12-22-2011 |
20120149048 | METHOD OF DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN BLOOD AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS CONTAINING A COMMON ANALYTE - Glucose measured in blood samples is distinguished from glucose measured in the control solutions used to test the optical instruments which make such measurements. The control solutions contain a labeling substance recognized by the optical instrument to distinguish glucose measurements made of control solutions from those made of blood samples. | 06-14-2012 |
20130126350 | Mediator For Test Sensor - A method of forming a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenothiazine or a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenoxazine mediator includes providing a first reactant including phenothiazine or phenoxazine, providing a first solvent, providing a second reactant and providing a second solvent. The first reactant, first solvent, second reactant and second solvent are combined to form a reactants solution. Sodium persulfate is added to the reactants solution to couple the first and second reactants resulting in a reaction solution including the 3-phenylimino-3H-phenothiazine or the 3-phenylimino-3H-phenoxazine mediator. | 05-23-2013 |
20130343963 | TEST SENSOR PACKAGE - A fluid sensor comprises a formed plastic body and a reagent. The body has a top face with an integral first surface. The body also has a bottom face opposed to the first surface and a sidewall that extends from the periphery of the top face. The first surface is adapted to accept a fluid sample. The reagent is disposed on the integral first surface and causes a color change detectable on the bottom face when the reagent reacts with an analyte in the fluid sample. | 12-26-2013 |
20140154719 | METHOD OF DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN BLOOD AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS CONTAINING A COMMON ANALYTE - Glucose measured in blood samples is distinguished from glucose measured in the control solutions used to test the optical instruments which make such measurements. The control solutions contain a labeling substance recognized by the optical instrument to distinguish glucose measurements made of control solutions from those made of blood samples. | 06-05-2014 |
20140193894 | SENSOR AND PACKAGE - A fluid sensor comprises a formed plastic body and a reagent. The body has a top face with an integral first surface. The body also has a bottom face opposed to the first surface and a sidewall that extends from the periphery of the top face. The first surface is adapted to accept a fluid sample. The reagent is disposed on the integral first surface and causes a color change detectable on the bottom face when the reagent reacts with an analyte in the fluid sample. | 07-10-2014 |
Karen L. Marfurt, Edwardburg, MI US
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20090171081 | Process of making 3-phenylimino-3h-phenothiazine or 3-phenylimino-3h-phenoxazine mediator - A method of forming a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenothiazine or a 3-phenylimino-3H-phenoxazine mediator includes providing a first reactant including phenothiazine or phenoxazine, providing a first solvent, providing a second reactant and providing a second solvent. The first reactant, first solvent, second reactant and second solvent are combined to form a reactants solution. Sodium persulfate is added to the reactants solution to couple the first and second reactants resulting in a reaction solution including the 3-phenylimino-3H-phenothiazine or the 3-phenylimino-3H-phenoxazine mediator. | 07-02-2009 |
Karen L. Marfurt, Edwarsburg, MI US
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20130183699 | METHOD OF DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN BLOOD AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS CONTAINING A COMMON ANALYTE - Glucose measured in blood samples is distinguished from glucose measured in the control solutions used to test the optical instruments which make such measurements. The control solutions contain a labeling substance recognized by the optical instrument to distinguish glucose measurements made of control solutions from those made of blood samples. | 07-18-2013 |
Karen L. Milkiewicz, Exton, PA US
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20100048576 | PYRIDOPYRAZINES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF AS ALK AND c-MET INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of Formula I | 02-25-2010 |
20110028474 | PROTEIN KINASE AND PHOSPHATASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a method for identifying inhibitors of protein kinases and/or protein phosphatases. Methods are also provided for inhibiting protein kinase and/or protein phosphatase activity. Specific non-peptide protein tyrosine kinase and/or protein phosphatase inhibitors are provided. The protein kinase or protein phosphatase inhibitors of the present invention may be used to treat a number of conditions in patients, including cancer, psoriasis, arthrosclerosis, immune system activity, Type II diabetes, and obesity. | 02-03-2011 |
20110160204 | PYRIDOPYRAZINES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF AS ALK AND c-MET INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of Formula I | 06-30-2011 |
20120028919 | PYRROLOTRIAZINES AS ALK AND JAK2 INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of formula I | 02-02-2012 |
20130296312 | Preparation and Uses of 1,2,4-Triazolo [1,5a] Pyridine Derivatives - This application relates, in part, to compounds of the general Formula I | 11-07-2013 |
Karen L. Mulfort, Chicago, IL US
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20090025556 | Metal-Organic Framework Materials Based on Icosahedral Boranes and Carboranes - Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks of metals and boron rich ligands, such as carboranes and icosahedral boranes. Methods of synthesizing and using these materials in gas uptake are disclosed. | 01-29-2009 |
20090178558 | Gas adsorption and gas mixture separatoins using mixed-ligand MOF material - A method of separating a mixture of carbon dioxiode and hydrocarbon gas using a mixed-ligand, metal-organic framework (MOF) material having metal ions coordinated to carboxylate ligands and pyridyl ligands. | 07-16-2009 |
Karen L. Neal-Hawkins, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110021344 | Method for preparing non-metallocene ligands - A method of preparing supported catalysts useful for olefin polymerization is described. The catalysts comprise a Group 4 metal complex that incorporates a tridentate dianionic ligand. An activator mixture is first made from a boron compound having Lewis acidity and an excess of an alumoxane. The activator mixture is then combined with a support and the Group 4 metal complex to give a supported catalyst. The method provides an active, supported catalyst capable of making high-molecular-weight polyolefins. | 01-27-2011 |
20110213107 | Activation of monocyclopentadienyl group 6 complexes - A method for preparing a supported catalyst suitable for use in slurry and gas-phase olefin polymerizations is disclosed. An alumoxane-treated silica is combined with a monocyclopentadienyl Group 6 metal complex that comprises a chelating Cp moiety to give the supported catalyst. The method is simple to practice and provides catalysts having high activity. Polyolefins made using the catalysts have high molecular weight that is readily controlled by adding hydrogen. | 09-01-2011 |
20130023632 | CATALYST SYSTEM BASED ZIRCONIUM - A catalyst system obtainable with a process comprising the following steps: | 01-24-2013 |
20130023634 | CATALYST SYSTEM BASED ON QUINOLINE DONORS - A catalyst system obtainable with a process comprising the following steps: | 01-24-2013 |
Karen L. Seaward, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110151272 | Solid State Bonding Method and Devices Obtained Therewith - A method for solid state bonding of a plurality of metallic layers and devices made by that method are disclosed. First and second metallic layers are solid state bonded utilizing a protective coating on the non-bonded surfaces that engage the pressure applying appliance to prevent the surfaces from adhering to the pressure applying appliance and to protect the surfaces from imprinting during the bonding process. The invention can be used to fabricate micro-channel devices with smooth outer surfaces and eliminate mold release compounds utilized in conventional bonding procedures. | 06-23-2011 |