Bogdan, US
Alexandru Bogdan US
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20120224753 | CHARACTERIZING A TEXTURE OF AN IMAGE - Among other things, a texture of an image is characterized by deriving lacunarity measures from the image based on a wavelet analysis. | 09-06-2012 |
Allan J. Bogdan, Tomsriver, NJ US
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20130030393 | EYE TREATMENT APPARATUS - An eye treatment apparatus having a guide device structured to guide a nozzle of an applicator to a position in front of an eye is provided. The guide device includes a guide surface and a stop. The guide surface is easily accessible. That is, the nozzle of an applicator may be moved, generally laterally, into contact with the guide surface. The nozzle may then slide over the guide surface to the stop. The stop is positioned so that the nozzle is disposed centrally in front of the eye. | 01-31-2013 |
20130261570 | EYE TREATEMENT APPARATUS - An eye treatment apparatus having a guide device structured to guide a nozzle of an applicator to a position in front of an eye is provided. The guide device includes a guide surface and a stop. The guide surface is easily accessible. That is, the nozzle of an applicator may be moved, generally laterally, into contact with the guide surface. The nozzle may then slide over the guide surface to the stop. The stop is positioned so that the nozzle is disposed centrally in front of the eye. | 10-03-2013 |
Andrew Bogdan, State College, PA US
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20110054208 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW SYNTHESIS OF IBUPROFEN - A multi-step method for the continuous synthesis of ibuprofen or a synthetic precursor of ibuprofen is provided that does not require any intermediate purification or isolation steps and uses reagents compatible with downstream reactions. According to some embodiments, a method is provided wherein isobutylbenzene and a propionyl compound may be converted into a first product in a first Friedel Crafts acylation reaction. The first product may then be converted into a second product in a 1,2-aryl migration reaction. Finally, the second product may be converted into ibuprofen in a hydrolysis reaction. The present invention also provides a method wherein only the first and second reaction steps or only the second and third reaction steps are performed. An apparatus is also provided having two or more microreactors and two or more junctions in particular arrangements for the synthesis of ibuprofen or a synthetic precursor of ibuprofen. | 03-03-2011 |
Andrew Bogdan, Evanston, IL US
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20140073700 | GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present application relates to: (a) compounds of Formula (I): | 03-13-2014 |
20140256710 | BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 09-11-2014 |
20150150884 | BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 06-04-2015 |
20150158873 | BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) | 06-11-2015 |
20150218102 | 6-HETEROARYLOXY- OR 6-ARYLOXY-QUINOLINE-2-CARBOXAMIDES AND METHOD OF USE - Compounds of formula (I) | 08-06-2015 |
20160039821 | TETRACYCLIC BROMODOMAIN INHIBITORS - The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I) wherein R | 02-11-2016 |
Andrey Bogdan, Sugar Land, TX US
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20150053403 | IN SITU CHANNELIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING FRACTURE CONDUCTIVITY - A method and system for increasing fracture conductivity. A treatment slurry stage has a continuous first solid particulate concentration and a discontinuous anchorant concentration between anchorant-rich substages and anchorant-lean substages within the treatment slurry stage. | 02-26-2015 |
20150159477 | METHOD OF TREATING A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - A method of treating a subterranean formation, involving performing a fracturing operation and performing a shut in. At a time before or after the shut in is commenced, changes in properties at or near a fracture are estimated based upon monitored data. A plugging agent is injected taking into consideration the estimated changes in properties. | 06-11-2015 |
Chad M. Bogdan, Saint Paul, MN US
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20140138994 | KNOCK-DOWN STOOL - A stool includes an internal frame including a base, a seat and a plurality of stiles coupling the base to the seat. A sling material is stretched between and coupled to opposing sides of the seat. A slipcover fits over the internal frame and includes an end panel and a plurality of side panels that define an open end located opposite the end panel. The end panel includes a padded cushion that rests on top of the sling material. | 05-22-2014 |
Chad M. Bogdan, St. Paul, MN US
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20150351551 | CONFIGURABLE LOUNGE FURNISHING - A furnishing includes a seat and a base that supports the seat. The furnishing further includes a geometrically shaped backrest that is pivotal relative to the seat and has at least a front, a back, a bottom, a right side and a left side that is substantially parallel with the right side. The furnishing further includes at least one hinge including a first hinge body attached to and protruding from the seat and a second hinge body attached to and protruding from the backrest. The first hinge body is coupled to the second hinge body at a pivot point. The pivot point is spaced apart from the seat and spaced apart from the backrest. | 12-10-2015 |
Cornell N. Bogdan, West Springfield, MA US
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20130124229 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE SELF REGISTRATION WITH AN INSURANCE PORTAL - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for processing a first-time registration request for electronic access to a plurality of computerized insurance services. A network interface is configured to communicate with the plurality of computerized insurance services by interfacing with a plurality of disparate information platforms and communicating with a user computing device. A memory stores a portal module, a profile module, and a security module, each in the form of computer executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause the system to receive a user identity, a first-time registration request of the user identity, and one or more secure information items associated with the user identity from the user computing device, determine a verification score for the user identity based on the one or more secure information items, and selectively register the user identity with a plurality of the computerized insurance services based on the verification score. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125211 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC INSURANCE PORTAL TRANSACTION AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for managing electronic access to a plurality of computerized insurance services. A network interface is configured to receive a user identity provided by a user remote to the system and an access request from the user to access a selected computerized insurance service from the plurality of computerized insurance services. A memory stores computer executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the system to determine a set of access rights for the user based on the user identity and an insurance-related role associated with the user identity and allow the user to access the selected computerized insurance service according to the access request only if the access requested is included in the determined set of access rights. At least two of the computerized insurance services are implemented on substantially different information platforms. | 05-16-2013 |
20140114703 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGISTRATION WITH AN INSURANCE PORTAL - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for processing a registration request for electronic access to a plurality of computerized insurance services. A network interface is configured to communicate with the plurality of computerized insurance services by interfacing with a plurality of disparate information platforms and communicating with a user computing device. A memory stores a portal module, a profile module, and a security module, each in the form of computer executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause the system to receive a user identity, a registration request of the user identity, and one or more secure information items associated with the user identity from the user computing device, determine a verification score for the user identity based on the one or more secure information items, and selectively register the user identity with a plurality of the computerized insurance services based on the verification score. | 04-24-2014 |
20150121475 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC PORTAL TRANSACTION AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for managing electronic access from remote devices to a plurality of computer platforms. The system includes a processor, a network interface, and a memory. The network interface is configured to receive a user identity provided by a device remote to the system and an access request from the device to access a selected computer platform from the plurality of computerized platforms. The memory stores computer executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to determine a set of access rights for the device based on the user identity and a role associated with the user identity, as related to the selected computerized platform. The computer executable instructions, when executed by the processor, further cause the system to allow the user to access the selected platforms according to the access request only if the access requested is included in the determined set of access rights. | 04-30-2015 |
20160105421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD INVOKING SECURITY AND PROFILE UTILITIES FOR GLOBAL ACCOUNT REGISTRATION - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for managing electronic access from remote devices to a plurality of back-end computer platforms. The system includes a front-end computing system connected to the plurality of computerized back-end services by a data network, the front-end computer system including a network interface, a profile utility, and security utility. The network interface is configured to receive a registration request for a user identity. The front-end computer system invokes services of the security utility to verify information concerning the user identity and to register a global user account for the user. The front-end computer system invokes the profile utility to merge or link pre-existing user accounts associated with the user identity for the plurality of computerized back-end services. The front-end computer system also invokes the profile utility to determine roles for the user identity in relation to each of the computerized back-end services. | 04-14-2016 |
Felisha Bogdan, Gurnee, IL US
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20140272932 | HCV NS3 RECOMBINANT ANTIGENS AND MUTANTS THEREOF FOR IMPROVED ANTIBODY DETECTION - The present disclosure relates to polypeptides, including fusions thereof, nucleic acids, vectors, host cells, immunodiagnostic reagents, kits, and immunoassays for use detecting the presence of HCV antibodies. More specifically, the present invention describes specific NS3 antigens that can be used for the detection of anti-HCV antibodies. | 09-18-2014 |
Greg Bogdan, San Jose, CA US
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20120164036 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides for devices and methods for interfacing microchips to cartridges and pneumatic manifolds. The design of the cartridges, microchips, and pneumatic manifolds can allow for the use of magnetic forces to capture magnetic beads in a chamber formed between the microchip and the cartridge or a chamber within the microchip. The devices of the invention can be used for mRNA amplification and purification. | 06-28-2012 |
Gregory Bogdan, San Jose, CA US
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20130115607 | Sample Preparation, Processing and Analysis Systems - This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module. | 05-09-2013 |
20150136604 | SAMPLE PREPARATION, PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS - This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module. | 05-21-2015 |
Jeffrey L. Bogdan, Redmond, WA US
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20110225543 | USER INTERFACE WITH PREVIEW TRANSITIONS - A user interface is described that temporarily displays portions of a page that reside outside of the viewable area of the screen. An animated transition creates a brief preview of at least one user interface feature. Additionally, the user interface feature is then animated out of the viewable area in a way to suggest a location of the feature. In one embodiment, a target page that is being opened controls the transition and animates features into and out of the viewable area to create the temporary preview. In another embodiment, the target page includes user interface elements that can asynchronously control the preview animation independent from the main content of the target page. In yet another embodiment, a transition coordinator can coordinate the timing between animating out a foreground application while animating in a target application. | 09-15-2011 |
Jeffrey L. Bogdan, Bellevue, WA US
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20090119578 | Programming Interface for a Computer Platform - A programming interface provides functions for generating applications, documents, media presentations and other content. These functions allow developers to obtain services from an operating system, object model service, or other system or service. | 05-07-2009 |
John B. Bogdan, Providence, UT US
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20090262953 | SYSTEM INCLUDING DEVICE FOR SECURING THE STATES OF ELECTRONIC CONTROLS - A system comprises an audio processor adapted for communication with an audio source and a control cover. The audio processor may have a plurality of manual controls to adjust audio processing parameters based on selected states of the controls. The control cover may engage the audio processor to restrict movement of the manual controls and maintain the manual controls in their selected states. The audio processor may be a pedal-processor. | 10-22-2009 |
John F. Bogdan, Austin, TX US
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20090124345 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRODUCING AND APPLYING A GRAPHIC SIMULATION ACROSS MULTIPLE GAMING MACHINES - An apparatus for producing shared image games includes a number of gaming machines, with each gaming machine having a respective video display device. The apparatus also includes a shared image display control arrangement and a shared image prize controller. The shared image display control arrangement controls the respective video display device associated with each gaming machine in the number of gaming machines to produce a shared image graphic effect such as a multi-segmented prize reel that appears to extend across the different video display devices. The shared image prize controller operates to award a shared image prize for at least one of the gaming machines. This shared image prize corresponds to a prize represented at least in part by a respective one of the reel segments displayed at the video display device of the respective gaming machine when the reel segments appear to come to a stop. For example, a given reel segment may show a prize value that is awarded to the player at the particular gaming machine, or may show a multiplier value that is applied to some value accumulated for the player at the particular gaming machine. | 05-14-2009 |
Mary Bogdan, Morristown, NJ US
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20120004299 | AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE - This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: | 01-05-2012 |
20150018429 | AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF CIS-1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE - This invention relates to azeotrope-like compositions, methods and systems having utility in numerous applications, and in particular, uses for azeotrope-like compositions comprising effective amounts of the compound cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzzm), which has the following structure: | 01-15-2015 |
Matthew D. Bogdan, Orlando, FL US
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20120207586 | TURBINE TIP CLEARANCE MEASUREMENT - A measuring assembly for use in a gas turbine engine includes an indicia portion that extends radially inwardly from an inner surface of a ring seal structure to a location radially inwardly from tips of blades mounted on a rotor. The indicia portion of the measuring assembly comprises a section that is abraded by the blades during rotational movement of the rotor to provide a visual indication of a distance between the tips of the blades and the inner surface. | 08-16-2012 |
Natalia Bogdan US
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20150237338 | FLIP-UP STEREO VIEWING GLASSES - An apparatus for viewing a stereoscopic display comprises a frame chassis, a hinge mechanism, a left lens assembly, a right lens assembly, and a sensor array. The hinge mechanism allows the left lens assembly and the right lens assembly to switch from a first orientation to a second orientation. The left lens assembly is coupled to the frame chassis via the hinge mechanism and is configured to be transparent to a first image output by the stereoscopic display and opaque to a second image output from the stereoscopic display, while the right lens assembly is coupled to the frame chassis via the hinge mechanism and is configured to be transparent to the second image output and opaque to the first image output. The sensor array is positioned to detect a current orientation of the left lens and the right lens. | 08-20-2015 |
Pamela A.m. Bogdan, Neptune, NJ US
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20140194088 | Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products for Mobile Network Subscriber Incentive Programs - A number of reward programs can be offered to subscribers of a mobile network as an incentive to use fewer allocated resources, rather than more. For example, in some embodiments, a subscriber may elect to participate in a reward program wherein a portion of the unused resources are used to determine a monetary amount to be returned to the subscriber at, for example, the end of a year. In some embodiments, a subscriber may elect to participate in a reward program wherein a portion of the unused resources (such as unused minutes under their plan) are used to offset the costs of “green programs”, which may be implemented by the operator of the network. In other words, the subscribers can be encouraged to use fewer resources by allowing a portion of those unused resources (in the form of for example, cash) to offset the cost of a program, which the subscriber believes provides some benefit. The reward programs offered may recognize any societal issue. | 07-10-2014 |
Pamela A. M. Bogdan, Neptune, NJ US
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20100138807 | Method and System for Benefits Calculator for Information Technology Projects - Described herein are systems and methods for providing a generic benefits calculator for IT projects. An exemplary method includes receiving user input corresponding to parameters of an information technology project, retrieving information corresponding to the information technology project, calculating, based on the parameters, updated information corresponding to the information technology project, and creating a summary of the updated information corresponding to the information technology project. An exemplary system includes an input module receiving user input corresponding to parameters of an information technology project, a core input module receiving information corresponding to the information technology project, a core analysis module calculating, based on the parameters, updated information corresponding to the information technology project, and a user output module creating a summary of the updated information corresponding to the information technology project. | 06-03-2010 |
20110054990 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MOBILE NETWORK SUBSCRIBER INCENTIVE PROGRAMS - A number of reward programs can be offered to subscribers of a mobile network as an incentive to use fewer allocated resources, rather than more. For example, in some embodiments, a subscriber may elect to participate in a reward program wherein a portion of the unused resources are used to determine a monetary amount to be returned to the subscriber at, for example, the end of a year. In some embodiments, a subscriber may elect to participate in a reward program wherein a portion of the unused resources (such as unused minutes under their plan) are used to offset the costs of “green programs”, which may be implemented by the operator of the network. In other words, the subscribers can be encouraged to use fewer resources by allowing a portion of those unused resources (in the form of, for example, cash) to offset the cost of a program, which the subscriber believes provides some benefit. The reward programs offered may recognize any societal issue. | 03-03-2011 |
Pamela Ann Moore Bogdan, Neptune, NJ US
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20090254914 | OPTIMIZED USAGE OF COLLECTOR RESOURCES FOR PERFORMANCE DATA COLLECTION THROUGH EVEN TASK ASSIGNMENT - A method of balancing computer resources on a network of computers is provided employing a two-tier network architecture of at least one High Level Collector as a scheduler/load balancing server, and a plurality Low level Collectors which gather task data and execute instructions. Tasks are assigned priority and weight scores and sorted prior to assignment to Low Level Collectors. Also provided is a computer readable medium including instructions, wherein execution of the instructions by at least one computing device balances computer resources on a network of computers. | 10-08-2009 |
Paul Bogdan, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140309707 | Implantable Pacemakers Control and Optimization via Fractional Calculus Approaches - Method and system for non-linear modeling of physiological behavior, such as R-R intervals, in implantable devices, such as a rate responsive pacemakers, comprising a comprehensive modeling and optimization methodology based on fractional calculus and constrained finite horizon optimal control theory that allows for allows for fine-grain optimization of pacemaker response to heart rate variations; and the theoretical basis on which a hardware implementation of the fractional optimal controller that can respond to changes in the heart rate dynamics. Present invention describes a fractal approach to pacemaker control based on the constrained finite horizon optimal control problem. This is achieved by modeling the heart rate dynamics via fractional differential equations. Also, by using calculus of variations, the invention describes how the constrained finite horizon optimal control problem can be reduced to solving a linear system of equations. Finally, the invention describes the theoretical basis on which a hardware implementation become possible. | 10-16-2014 |
Paula Bogdan, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20140296601 | ISOMERIZATION PROCESS WITH MTW CATALYST - An extruded C | 10-02-2014 |
20140296602 | ISOMERIZATION PROCESS WITH MTW CATALYST - An extruded C | 10-02-2014 |
Stacie Caine Bogdan, Chicago, IL US
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20130117137 | CONSUMER OPERATED KIOSK FOR SAMPLING BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present disclosure is directed to consumer operated kiosks for sampling products and associated systems and methods. In one embodiment, for example, a method of selling beauty products can include providing a consumer operated kiosk including an inventory of product samples. The product samples correspond to products available for purchase by consumers at a point of sale in a retail establishment. The method can further include displaying product information related to the product samples on the kiosk, and receiving a user selection corresponding to at least one of the product samples. The method can also include receiving payment for the selected product sample, and dispensing the selected product sample to the user from the kiosk. | 05-09-2013 |
Stephen Bogdan, Huntington Woods, MI US
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20100332074 | ENHANCED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY - Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-30-2010 |
20120239225 | ENHANCED ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY - Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-20-2012 |
Todd Bogdan, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20160050289 | AUTOMATIC SHARING OF DIGITAL CONTENT - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for determining that an event is occurring, in response to determining that the event is occurring, setting a sharing mode of a computing device to an automatic sharing mode, determining that first digital content has been generated, and in response to the automatic sharing mode and determining that the first digital content has been generated: automatically transmitting, to one or more servers, a first digital content file associated with the first digital content and instructions for distributing the first digital content using the one or more social networking services. | 02-18-2016 |
Virginia E. Bogdan, Owings Mills, MD US
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20150335788 | STEM CELL-IMPREGNATED THERAPEUTIC PATCH - A therapeutic patch includes at least one layer of a nanofiber fabric and at least one of a plurality of stem cells or a plurality of stem cell-derived paracrine factors embedded in the nanofiber fabric. The therapeutic patch is produced such that the nanofiber fabric is formed of a nanofiber web. | 11-26-2015 |
Zoltan Bogdan, Crestwood, KY US
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20090173733 | VESTIBULE APPARATUS - A vestibule for use with a microwave oven having a conveyor mechanism passing there-through is designed to prevent microwave radiation from escaping to the surrounding atmosphere. The vestibule includes a choke region and a paddlewheel region with a trap region located directly there-between. The choke region includes a series of quarter wave choke networks or devices and the trap region includes a body having quarter wave chokes with microwave absorbent materials disposed therein which absorb microwave radiation that has passed through the choke region. The paddlewheel region includes at least two pairs of paddlewheels that are synchronized with the conveyor mechanism and each other to permit individual products to enter an open end of the vestibule while preventing microwave radiation from escaping therefrom. The paddlewheels are synchronized such that while one pair of paddlewheels is in an open state, the other pair is in the closed state. | 07-09-2009 |