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Alan C. Foster, Rancho Santa Fe, CA US
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20130023573 | ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC MODULATORS FOR TREATING VISUAL DISORDERS MEDIATED BY CENTRAL VISUAL PROJECTIONS FROM THE EYE - The present invention relates to a method for treating visual disorders mediated by lateral geniculate nucleus, superior colliculus and the visual cortex by administering to a patient in need of such treatment, compounds acting at the alpha 2 adrenergic receptors. | 01-24-2013 |
Alan C. Foster, San Diego, CA US
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20110257186 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VISUAL DISORDERS - Disclosed are methods of treating disorders of the eye by administering to a patient in need of such treatment a compound represented by the formula | 10-20-2011 |
20120302621 | D-SERINE TRANSPORTER INHIBITORS AS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF VISUAL SYSTEM DISORDERS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising D-serine transporter inhibitors and therapeutic methods using such pharmaceutical compositions in methods for the treatment of visual system disorders and the enhancement of the visual function. | 11-29-2012 |
20120329851 | D-SERINE TRANSPORTER INHIBITORS AS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising D-serine transporter inhibitors and therapeutic methods using such pharmaceutical compositions in methods for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. | 12-27-2012 |
20120329873 | D-SERINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF VISUAL SYSTEM DISORDERS - The present invention relates to therapeutic methods using pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or a combination of co-agonists at the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor for the treatment of visual system disorders. | 12-27-2012 |
20130197002 | BRIMONIDINE FOR TREATING VISUAL DISORDERS MEDIATED BY CENTRAL VISUAL PROJECTIONS FROM THE EYE - The present invention relates to a method for treating visual disorders mediated by lateral geniculate nucleus, superior colliculus and the visual cortex by administering to a patient in need of such treatment, compounds acting at the alpha 2 adrenergic receptor. | 08-01-2013 |
20140200254 | D-SERINE TRANSPORTER INHIBITORS AS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising D-serine transporter inhibitors and therapeutic methods using such pharmaceutical compositions in methods for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. | 07-17-2014 |
20140221453 | D-SERINE TRANSPORTER INHIBITORS AS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF VISUAL SYSTEM DISORDERS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising D-serine transporter inhibitors and therapeutic methods using such pharmaceutical compositions in methods for the treatment of visual system disorders and the enhancement of the visual function. | 08-07-2014 |
Allison M. Foster, Valencia, CA US
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20080255634 | Treatment of Obesity and/or Type II Diabetes by Stimulation of the Pituitary Gland - Methods of treating obesity and/or type II diabetes include applying at least one stimulus to the pituitary gland of a patient with an implanted stimulator in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. The at least one stimulus is configured to treat obesity and/or type II diabetes. Systems for treating obesity and/or type II diabetes include a stimulator configured to apply at least one stimulus to the pituitary gland of a patient in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. The at least one stimulus is configured to treat obesity and/or type II diabetes. | 10-16-2008 |
20090005756 | Methods and Systems of Treating Strabismus - Methods and systems of treating a patient with strabismus include providing a stimulator, configuring one or more stimulation parameters to treat strabismus, programming the stimulator with the one or more stimulation parameters, generating a stimulus configured to treat strabismus with the stimulator in accordance with the one or more stimulation parameters, and applying the stimulus with the stimulator to one or more of the extraocular muscles and/or one or more cranial nerves that innervate the extraocular muscles in accordance with the one or more stimulation parameters. | 01-01-2009 |
20110238035 | TREATMENT OF OBESITY AND/OR TYPE II DIABETES BY STIMULATION OF THE PITUITARY GLAND - Methods of treating obesity and/or type II diabetes include applying at least one stimulus to the pituitary gland of a patient with an implanted stimulator in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. The at least one stimulus is configured to treat obesity and/or type II diabetes. Systems for treating obesity and/or type II diabetes include a stimulator configured to apply at least one stimulus to the pituitary gland of a patient in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. The at least one stimulus is configured to treat obesity and/or type II diabetes. | 09-29-2011 |
Allison M. Foster, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100030287 | METHODS FOR TREATING AUTISM - Methods of treating autism include applying at least one stimulus to a stimulation site within the brain of a patient with an implanted stimulator in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. Systems for treating autism include a stimulator configured to apply at least one stimulus to a stimulation site within the brain of a patient in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. | 02-04-2010 |
Benjamin D. Foster, Campbell, CA US
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20090282343 | Web Page Server Process Using Visitor Context and Page Features to Select Optimized Web Pages for Display - Embodiments of a web page optimization system are described. The system utilizes an accumulated body of visitor data regarding interaction with one or more web pages to determine an optimized web page to display to a visitor. Various types of session data, including network traffic data for the client computer, demographic information about the visitor, and general and specific session data of other visitors in similar browsing sessions are defined and compiled. Continuous full-path optimization from initial visitor interaction with the web page is provided through a visitor context analysis component that analyzes certain parameters related to how the visitor has accessed the web page. A real-time web page optimizer component introduces variations in one or more features of a web page to create a new web page, conducts structured tests of the new web page, compares the performance of the web page with one or more known served web pages and removes from presentation eligibility those pages with inferior performance. This facilitates real-time decision making of which web page to serve to a visitor based on an accumulated visitor context. It further allows the authoring of web pages that are optimized with respect to eliciting a desired user interaction with the web page. | 11-12-2009 |
20110246906 | Using Visitor Context and Web Page Features to Select Web Pages for Display - In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a current-visitor context of a current visitor to a web page in a current web-browsing session. The current-visitor context includes one or more data associated with or concerning the current visitor. The method includes selecting based on the current-visitor context a particular one of multiple possible instances of the web page for presentation to the current visitor. The particular one of the multiple possible instances of the web page is substantially most likely to generate a highest expected outcome from interaction with the web page by the current visitor as indicated by the current-visitor context. | 10-06-2011 |
20110252330 | Using User Context to Select Content - In one example embodiment, a method includes receiving a request for content to be presented to a current user. The content has multiple elements that each have multiple possible element variations. The content has multiple possible instances that would result from different combinations of different ones of the possible element variations. The method includes accessing a current-user context of the current user that has data associated with or concerning the current user; predicting multiple responses of the current user to multiples ones of the possible instances of the content; selecting one of the possible instances of the content for the current user based on the predicted responses; and providing for presentation to the current user a current actual instance of the content based on the selected one of the possible instances of the content. | 10-13-2011 |
20140372901 | USING VISITOR CONTEXT AND WEB PAGE FEATURES TO SELECT WEB PAGES FOR DISPLAY - In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a current-visitor context of a current visitor to a web page in a current web-browsing session. The current-visitor context includes one or more data associated with or concerning the current visitor. The method includes selecting based on the current-visitor context a particular one of multiple possible instances of the web page for presentation to the current visitor. The particular one of the multiple possible instances of the web page is substantially most likely to generate a highest expected outcome from interaction with the web page by the current visitor as indicated by the current-visitor context. | 12-18-2014 |
Benjamin David Foster, Campbell, CA US
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20100217741 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ANALYZE RULES - A method and system to analyze rules is described. The system receives a query and applies a first plurality of rules to the query to identify a second plurality of rules that respectively identify at least one matching keyword in the query. Next, the system counts the first plurality of rules to identify a total quantity of rules applied to the query and further counts the second plurality of rules to identify a second quantity of rules that respectively identify at least one matching keyword in the query. Finally, the system determines a percentage of coverage for the query based on the total quantity of rules and the second quantity of rules. | 08-26-2010 |
20100250535 | IDENTIFYING AN ITEM BASED ON DATA ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEM - There are provided methods and systems to identify an item based on data associated with the item. Information is received that is descriptive of an item to be listed on an information storage and retrieval platform. The information is associated with an aspect-value pair, which is an aspect of the item and a value of the aspect. An expression of an interest of a user in the item is received. The expression is associated with the aspect-value pair. In response to the associating of the expression with the aspect-value pair, the item is identified. | 09-30-2010 |
20100325011 | LISTING RECOMMENDATION IN A NETWORK-BASED SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method to facilitate generating listing recommendations to a user of a network-based commerce system. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a term associated with a user interaction in a network-based commerce system. The method further includes generating a recommendation query including the identified term. In addition, the method includes running the recommendation query against a plurality of listings hosted by the network-based commerce system to identify a recommendation. Moreover, the method includes presenting the recommendation to a user of the network-based commerce system. | 12-23-2010 |
20110055040 | LISTING RECOMMENDATION IN A NETWORK-BASED COMMERCE SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method to facilitate generating listing recommendations to a user of a network-based commerce system. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a term associated with a user interaction in a network-based commerce system. The method further includes generating a recommendation query including the identified term. In addition, the method includes running the recommendation query against a plurality of listings hosted by the network-based commerce system to identify a recommendation. Moreover, the method includes presenting the recommendation to a user of the network-based commerce system. | 03-03-2011 |
20110082872 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO TRANSFORM UNSTRUCTURED INFORMATION - There is provided methods and systems to transform unstructured information into structured information. First, the system accesses a rule specifying a condition for assigning data to the data item, the condition based on the content of the data item, the assigned data to provide structure to the data item. Second, based on a detecting that the condition has been met, the system applies the rule to assign the assigned data to the data item. Third, the system stores, in a database, the data item and the assigned data as the data item structured information. | 04-07-2011 |
20110106785 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ENABLE NAVIGATION OF DATA ITEMS - There is provided methods and systems to enable navigation of data items based on aspect-value pairs extracted from the data items. First, the system receives the query. Second, the system identifies the plurality of data items found by the query. Third, the system identifies an aspect of at least one of the plurality of data items. Fourth, the system identifies a value of a plurality of values corresponding to the aspect. Fifth, the system a request to navigate to a set of data items within the plurality of data items, the request comprising the aspect and a requested value of the plurality of values. Each one of the set of data items has the aspect and the value. Sixth, the system presents, in a user interface, information about each one of the set of data items. | 05-05-2011 |
20110119246 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY A PREFERRED DOMAIN OF A PLURALITY OF DOMAINS - There is provided methods and systems to identify a preferred domain of a plurality of domains corresponding to a query. First, the system receives the query. Second, the system accesses demand information corresponding to the query, the demand information including navigation information associated with the query. Third, the system accesses supply information corresponding to the query, the supply information including a count of data items in each of the plurality of domains that match the query. Fourth, the system identifies the preferred domain based on the demand information and the supply information. | 05-19-2011 |
20120310946 | IDENTIFYING AN ITEM BASED ON DATA ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEM - There are provided methods and systems to identify an item based on data associated with the item. Information is received that is descriptive of an item to be listed on an information storage and retrieval platform. The information is associated with an aspect-value pair, which is an aspect of the item and a value of the aspect. An expression of an interest of a user in the item is received. The expression is associated with the aspect-value pair. In response to the associating of the expression with the aspect-value pair, the item is identified. | 12-06-2012 |
Benjamin David Foster, San Jose, CA US
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20100145928 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION - There is provided a method and system to communicate information. The system receives a first query that contains at least one constraint and retrieves a first plurality of data items from a database based on the first query. Next the system generating a first distribution based on the first plurality of data items, the first distribution utilizing a first plurality of domains used to identify data items. Next the system generates a second distribution based on a plurality of requests to view a second plurality of data items. Next the system generates a third distribution based on the first distribution and the second distribution. Finally the system generates interface information, to be communicated to a user, based on the third distribution. | 06-10-2010 |
Bill G. Foster, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20120108119 | SURFBOARD STRAP SYSTEM - A surfboard foot strap system and methods of use and manufacture are disclosed by which a surfer's foot can be maintained adjacent to a top surface of the surfboard during a surfing maneuver. The strap system can include one or more straps that can be attached to a top surface of the surfboard. Further, in some embodiments, the strap system can comprise an array of mounting components disposed within the surfboard to which the straps can be removably attached. The strap system can enable a surfer to confidently place their foot into the strap without adjusting the strap or searching for a specific foot position. Further, the strap system allows the surfer to move their feet during a surfing activity while maintaining their feet in proximity and/or contact with the surfboard. | 05-03-2012 |
Brett Foster, Cupertino, CA US
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20120278347 | FAST ESTIMATION OF BINARY DATA LENGTH USING MEMORY CORRUPTION - Various embodiments are described herein for a method and related device for processing a first dataset comprising a second dataset and a third dataset in order to locate the third dataset. The second dataset has a variable data length and terminates with an ending marker and the third dataset starts after the ending marker. The method involves preprocessing a memory element by storing a plurality of locater markers, storing the first dataset in the memory element thereby overwriting a portion of the plurality of locater markers, locating which of the plurality of locater markers is closest to the end of the first dataset; and locating the third dataset by searching for the ending marker of the second dataset based on the position of the closest locater marker. | 11-01-2012 |
Brett Stuart Foster, Cupertino, CA US
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20120281106 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR STABILIZING A VIDEO SEQUENCE - An apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating stabilization of a recorded video sequence, formed of captured image frames. Captured image frames are cropped by a frame cropper. Cropping of an image is dependent upon lighting conditions. Upon the occurrence of a low-light, lighting condition, the amount of cropping is altered. And, when acceptable lighting conditions return, the amount of cropping is again altered, all in a manner to facilitate video stabilization. | 11-08-2012 |
Chuck Foster, Yountville, CA US
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20090112759 | ACCUMULATED TRANSACTIONS - A system and method of terminating a transaction between a merchant and customer are disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
Clark Foster, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20080200343 | Fluidics Devices - The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples. | 08-21-2008 |
20090291507 | FLUIDICS DEVICES - The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples. | 11-26-2009 |
20110291413 | MODULAR ELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR VARIABLE SPEED TURBINES - An electric power generation system may be constructed of multiple similar generator modules arranged between a rotor and a stator. The rotor may be coupled to and/or integrated with a turbine that is configured to rotate in the presence of a fluid stream such as wind or water. Each generator module may have a rotor portion configured to generate a magnetic field having at least one characteristic that changes with respect to the rotational speed of the rotor. Each generator module may further have a stator portion configured to generate an alternating electric current responsive to the magnetic field. The generated electric current may be controlled by the stator portion of the generator module in order to magnetically control the rotational speed of the rotor and the turbine. Separation between the rotor and stator portions of the generator module may be magnetically maintained. | 12-01-2011 |
20130137591 | FLUIDICS DEVICES - The invention relates to fluidics as used in medical and diagnostic equipment and relates further to means for purifying, abstracting, filtering, detecting and/or measuring analytes in liquid samples. | 05-30-2013 |
20140018729 | BIOMEDICAL HAEMOSTATIC POWDER DISPENSER - A biomedical haemostatic powder dispenser ( | 01-16-2014 |
20150028590 | MODULAR ELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR VARIABLE SPEED TURBINES - An electric power generation system may be constructed of multiple similar generator modules arranged between a rotor and a stator. The rotor may be coupled to and/or integrated with a turbine that is configured to rotate in the presence of a fluid stream such as wind or water. Each generator module may have a rotor portion configured to generate a magnetic field having at least one characteristic that changes with respect to the rotational speed of the rotor. Each generator module may further have a stator portion configured to generate an alternating electric current responsive to the magnetic field. The generated electric current may be controlled by the stator portion of the generator module in order to magnetically control the rotational speed of the rotor and the turbine. Separation between the rotor and stator portions of the generator module may be magnetically maintained. | 01-29-2015 |
Clark B. Foster, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090076434 | Method and System for Achieving Volumetric Accuracy in Hemodialysis Systems - Volumetric accuracy in hemodialysis systems is provided by swapping pumps between the replacement fluid side and the output side for a hemofiltration system and between the return fluid side and the sorbent side for a closed-loop, sorbent-based system, such that same quantity of fluid is pumped at each point after the end of an even number of pump swaps. A method for calculating the time interval between swaps is provided based on an allowable difference in amount pumped in the two functions at any given time. A mechanism is provided for compensating for the differences in head pressure presented to the pumps for fluid coming from the replacement-fluid containers or the reservoir and that coming back from the patient through the dialyzer. The pump-swapping system provides an accurate means that can be inexpensively implemented, including using a disposable device. | 03-19-2009 |
20090076466 | Sutureless venous access port - Disclosed is a compact, low profile venous access port to be implanted below the skin of a patient and coupled to a (e.g., subclavian) vein by a Seldinger technique, or the like, so that a supply of fluid medication can be delivered directly to the patient's circulatory system via a medication delivery lumen. The target axis of the venous access port herein disclosed advantageously makes a small acute angle with to the patient's skin (as opposed to the | 03-19-2009 |
20110270020 | Linear tension internal organ supports and method for using the same - Compact and efficient linear tension internal organ supports and methods of maneuvering the organ supports so as to manipulate (i.e., lift, suspend or displace) an internal organ or soft tissue within the general operating field within the abdominal cavity of a patient undergoing surgery. In certain preferred embodiments, an internal organ support is attached directly to the organ or tissue to be manipulated or to the abdominal wall within the abdominal cavity. In other preferred embodiments, a displacement force is applied to an internal organ support from a location outside the patient's abdomen by way of linear tension lines attached to the organ support and removed from the abdominal cavity through a small exit incision made through the abdominal wall. By virtue of the internal organ supports and methods herein disclosed, only a single, small entry incision need be made so that only a small scar or no visible scar at all will remain on the patient's abdominal skin after the internal organ supports have been removed from the abdominal cavity following the surgery. | 11-03-2011 |
20130102843 | JAWED TROCAR ASSEMBLY - A trocar assembly is presented herein. The trocar assembly can have a hollow elongate member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the hollow elongate member can be open. The first end also can allows an implement to be inserted. The trocar assembly also includes a jaw hingedly coupled to the second end of the hollow elongate member. | 04-25-2013 |
20140120505 | SYSTEM FOR COSMETIC AND THERAPEUTIC TRAINING - Systems and methods are disclosed for an apparatus and method for practicing injection techniques through an injectable apparatus. The injectable apparatus may contain a camera that is configured to detect the intensity and color of light attenuated from a testing tool after it is injected into a simulated human or animal body parts. A training tool may be connected to a user display device to generate a display of the injection apparatus as well as the performance parameters of a trainee. | 05-01-2014 |
20140212864 | INJECTION TRAINING APPARATUS USING 3D POSITION SENSOR - Systems and methods are disclosed for an apparatus and method for practicing injection techniques through an injectable apparatus. The injectable apparatus may contain a camera that is configured to provide three-dimensional location information for a testing tool based on light attenuated from the testing tool after it is injected into a simulated human or animal body parts. A training tool may be connected to a user display device to generate a display of the injection apparatus as well as the performance parameters of a trainee. | 07-31-2014 |
20140235944 | JAWED TIP ASSEMBLY - A tip assembly is presented herein. The tip assembly can have a member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the member can be open. The first end also can allows an implement to be inserted. The tip assembly also includes a jaw hingedly coupled to the second end of the member. | 08-21-2014 |
20140288367 | JAWED TROCAR TIP ASSEMBLY - A trocar assembly is presented herein. The trocar assembly can include a tip assembly comprising an adapter sleeve and a jaw assembly component. The jaw assembly component can be hingeably coupled to the adapter sleeve such that it has a first position, such as a rest position, and a second position, such as an expanded position. The adapter sleeve can be configured to couple the jaw assembly to a trocar of the trocar assembly component. Additionally, the trocar assembly can have a trocar having a hollow elongate member that includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the hollow elongate member can be open. The first end can allow an implement to be inserted therein. The insertion of the implement can transition the jaw assembly component from the rest position to the expanded position. | 09-25-2014 |
20140315165 | SYSTEM FOR COSMETIC AND THERAPEUTIC TRAINING - Systems and methods are disclosed for an apparatus and method for practicing injection techniques through an injectable apparatus. The injectable apparatus may contain a camera that is configured to detect the intensity and color of light attenuated from a testing tool after it is injected into a simulated human or animal body parts. A training tool may be connected to a user display device to generate a display of the injection apparatus as well as the performance parameters of a trainee. | 10-23-2014 |
Clark Berg Foster, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20090049753 | Pet Door Having Removable Decorative Frames - A pet door having decorative and customizable aesthetic features. The pet door includes subframe assemblies that are connected to each other with fasteners that extend through the aperture defined by the door. The pet door can be adapted to fit doors of various sizes with a modular core frame. The core frame also includes a plurality of core members, each of which has one or more core elements. The core members extend laterally between the first and second subframe assemblies and defining a passageway through the door. Decorative frames are releasably attached to the subframe assemblies and can be removed or replaced, whereas the subframe assemblies remain fixed to each other and the door. A security panel can be secured to one of the subframe assemblies to prevent animals and intruders from entering the residence through the pet door. | 02-26-2009 |
20110220302 | Flexible Flap for a Pet Door - A pet door having decorative and customizable aesthetic features. The pet door includes subframe assemblies that are connected to each other with fasteners that extend through the aperture defined by the door. Thus, the subframe assemblies are fixed to the door, but it is not necessary to drill or form holes in the door in order to install the pet door. The pet door can be adapted to fit doors of various sizes with a modular core frame. The core frame includes a plurality of core members, each of which has one or more core elements. The core members extend laterally between the first and second subframe assemblies and defining a passageway through the door. Decorative frames are releasably attached to the subframe assemblies and can be removed or replaced, whereas the subframe assemblies remain fixed to each other and the door. Decorative frames allow owners to customize pet doors to taste or to match interior and exterior decors. A security panel can be secured to one of the subframe assemblies to prevent animals and intruders from entering the residence through the pet door. | 09-15-2011 |
20110315611 | Portable Dialysis Machine - The specification discloses a portable dialysis machine having a detachable controller unit and base unit. The controller unit includes a door having an interior face, a housing with a panel where the housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive the interior face of the door, and a manifold receiver fixedly attached to the panel. The base unit has a planar surface for receiving a container of fluid, a scale integrated with the planar surface, a heater in thermal communication with the planar surface, and a sodium sensor in electromagnetic communication with the planar surface. Embodiments of the disclosed portable dialysis system have improved structural and functional features, including improved modularity, ease of use, and safety features. | 12-29-2011 |
20140138294 | Portable Dialysis Machine - The specification discloses a portable dialysis machine having a detachable controller unit and base unit. The controller unit includes a door having an interior face, a housing with a panel, where the housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive the interior face of the door, and a manifold receiver fixedly attached to the panel. The base unit has a planar surface for receiving a container of fluid, a scale integrated with the planar surface, a heater in thermal communication with the planar surface, and a sodium sensor in electromagnetic communication with the planar surface. Embodiments of the disclosed portable dialysis system have improved structural and functional features, including improved modularity, ease of use, and safety features. | 05-22-2014 |
Conrad F. Foster, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080316055 | Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemption System - An emergency vehicle traffic light preemption system for preemption of traffic lights at an intersection to allow safe passage of emergency vehicles. The system includes a real-time status monitor of an intersection which is relayed to a control module for transmission to emergency vehicles as well as to a central dispatch office. The system also provides for audio warnings at an intersection to protect pedestrians who may not be in a position to see visual warnings or for various reasons cannot hear the approach of emergency vehicles. A transponder mounted on an emergency vehicle provides autonomous control so the vehicle operator can attend to getting to an emergency and not be concerned with the operation of the system. Activation of a priority-code (i.e. Code- | 12-25-2008 |
Deanna Foster, Campbell, CA US
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20110242554 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN EXTENSIBLE MULTINATIONAL POSTAGE SERVICE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT DELIVERS PRINTABLE POSTAGE TO A CLIENT DEVICE - A system and method for providing an extensible multinational postage service is provided. In particular, the extensible multinational postage service may be based upon a scalable technology infrastructure capable of providing postage services for multiple national post offices and further capable of being integrated with various third-party systems. For example, the system may include, among other things, a web server configured to receive at least one postage request from a client device, wherein the postage request may include a country code that identifies a national post office. A label server coupled to the web server may be configured to assemble a printable postage image based on the specified country code and deliver the printable postage image to the client device. | 10-06-2011 |
Dennis L. Foster, Ojai, CA US
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20080208195 | Surgical Instrument With Telescoping Attachment - A surgical instrument for the dissection of bone and other tissue includes a spindle, a dissection tool and an coupler disposed between the spindle and the dissection tool. The coupler includes a tool collet and an attachment locking mechanism operable to permit tool collet operation and telescoping movement of an attachment tube with respect to the dissection tool. A method is also provided for convenient coupling of the dissection tool and adjustment of the attachment tube length. | 08-28-2008 |
20130340238 | Surgical Instrument With Telescoping Attachment - A surgical instrument for the dissection of bone and other tissue includes a spindle, a dissection tool and an coupler disposed between the spindle and the dissection tool. The coupler includes a tool collet and an attachment locking mechanism operable to permit tool collet operation and telescoping movement of an attachment tube with respect to the dissection tool. A method is also provided for convenient coupling of the dissection tool and adjustment of the attachment tube length. | 12-26-2013 |
Derek Foster, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090254879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSURING DATA INTEGRITY IN DATA-DRIVEN SOFTWARE - Described herein is a system and method for developing data-driven software, which references coded values. Coded values may include resource identifiers such as icons, bitmaps, localized strings, menus, screens, and sounds. According to certain aspects of the present invention, a build process is presented that creates a robust way for data to refer to coded values using XML together with document type entity definitions (DTD entity values). According to certain aspects of the present invention, systems and methods are presented for assuring data integrity in the data-driven software. | 10-08-2009 |
20120229480 | Regulation of Screen Composing in a Device - At least a method and a system are described for regulating a screen composer of a device based on one or more conditions. In a representative embodiment, the method comprises measuring a processor's load level, activity level, or usage in the device. The method further comprises comparing the load level to a first value to determine if a first condition is satisfied. The method further comprises comparing a screen update rate of screen composition tasks of the device to a second value when the first condition is satisfied, wherein the second comparing is used to determine if a second condition is satisfied. The method further comprises regulating the screen composition tasks of the device when said first condition and the second condition are both satisfied. In a representative embodiment, the system comprises a device such as a wireless smartphone. | 09-13-2012 |
Derick Foster, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20110303675 | WATER METER PIT COVER LATCH - A water meter pit assembly includes a water meter pit frame defining an opening and a cover supported within the opening. A latch is moveable between a locked position where the cover is held fixed relative to the water meter pit frame to close the opening and an unlocked position where the cover is moveable relative to the water meter pit frame to allow access to the opening. The latch comprises a rotatable cam that engages the water meter pit frame when in the locked position. | 12-15-2011 |
20120043327 | DUMPSTER - A dumpster includes a plastic body with first and second plastic lids that are pivotally attached to the body. A divider is secured to the body to separate a dumpster interior into first and second compartments. The first lid covers the first compartment and the second lid covers the second compartment. The dumpster includes a locking assembly that allows one lid to be locked while the other lid remains unlocked, and which also allows both lids to be locked at the same time. Each lid includes a support frame to provide reinforcement during an emptying process when one lid is locked. | 02-23-2012 |
20120055930 | WASTE CONTAINER WITH IMPROVED LATCH - A waste container includes a body having a base and a side wall extending upward from the base to define a container interior. A lid is hingeably secured to an upper portion of the side wall. A latch assembly selectively secures the lid to the side wall, the latch assembly including a rotatable latch portion having a latch member selectively interlocking with a hook portion. | 03-08-2012 |
20120067753 | SHARPS CONTAINER - A sharps container includes a sub-lid that normally defines an opening into the container that is too small for a hand. Upon closure of the sub-lid, the opening is enlarged so that larger objects can be placed in the container while the closure of the sub-lid continues to prevent a hand from reaching into the container interior. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120247987 | STACKABLE WATER METER PIT FRAMES - A water meter pit frame includes a stacking feature that allows multiple water meter pit frames to be stacked together in a nested relationship. In one example, the stacking feature comprises a plurality of ledges formed about the outer peripheral surface of the water meter pit frame that support a second water meter pit frame. | 10-04-2012 |
20130119625 | WHEELED CONTAINER WITH REPOSITIONABLE AXLE - A container includes a body having base wall and a side wall extending upward from the base wall. The body includes a bracket portion having an elongated slot. An axle extends through the elongated slot. The axle is slidable in the elongated slot between a deployed position and a retracted position. A wheel is connected proximate one end of the axle. A clip secures the axle within the elongated slot. | 05-16-2013 |
20140299619 | WASTE CONTAINER WITH IMPROVED LATCH - A waste container includes a body having a base and a side wall extending upward from the base to define a container interior. A lid is hingeably secured to an upper portion of the side wall. A latch assembly selectively secures the lid to the side wall. The latch assembly includes a handle portion and a rotatable latch portion rotatable about an axis. The rotatable latch portion has a latch member that selectively interlocks with a hook portion. In one example, at least one additional rotatable member is mounted to the latch assembly that is independently rotatable relative to the rotatable latch portion. In one example, the container includes a release component that is independently operable of the latch assembly to unlatch the lid. In one example, the lid includes at least one flexing channel to control flexing movement of the lid. | 10-09-2014 |
Donnie T. Foster, Murrieta, CA US
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20090194941 | INFLATABLE PONG TABLE - An inflatable pong table comprises a substantially hollow inflatable member. The inflatable member may be formed with an opposing pair of end recesses and having an intermediate recess interposed between the end recesses. The pong table may further comprise a pair of end inserts that are removably insertable within the end recesses. Each of the end inserts preferably includes a plurality of apertures formed therein. Each of the apertures may be sized and configured to receive the base of a beverage container. An intermediate insert is preferably configured to be removably insertable into the intermediate recess. The intermediate insert is preferably formed with a substantially hard and planar upper surface to facilitate bouncing of a ball thereagainst. | 08-06-2009 |
Edward F. Foster, Palm Desert, CA US
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20090314182 | Compositions and Methods for Deep-Seated Coloration and/or Staining of the Surface Terrain, Construction Material, Boulders & Rocks - An aqueous liquid solution containing soluble salts of coloring metals—particularly manganese and ferric nitrate along with a sugar source and fulvic and/or humic acid can be readily applied to rock, soil or artificial construction surfaces impart a natural color tone to such surfaces. In this manner the visibility manmade disturbances is quickly and easily reduced and disturbed areas readily blend into the natural background. The liquid solution can be readily sprayed on rock or other surfaces. When the ambient temperature is warm natural color will develop in 4-8 days. | 12-24-2009 |
20120076941 | Compositions and Methods for Coloration and/or Staining of Galvanized metal Surfaces - An aqueous liquid solution containing soluble salts of coloring metals—particularly manganese and ferric iron along with a sugar source and fulvic and/or humic acid can be readily applied to galvanized metal surfaces impart a natural color tone to such surfaces. In this manner the visibility manmade structures like fences and guardrails is quickly and easily reduced and readily blended into the natural background. The liquid solution can be readily sprayed on galvanized surfaces. When the ambient temperature is warm natural color will develop two-three weeks. | 03-29-2012 |
Evan Foster, San Mateo, CA US
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20110206578 | Treatment of metal oxide surfaces - Methods for activating and/or reactivating a metal oxide surface for deposition, immobilizing, and/or growing a biological sample (e.g., an oligonucleotide, a polynucleotide, functionalized particle, a polymer, etc.) thereon are disclosed. The metal oxide surface (e.g., zirconium oxide) can be activated and/or reactivated by exposing the metal oxide surface to various activation and/or treatment protocols capable of enhancing a slide's activity relative to the activity of an untreated slide. The activation and/or treatment protocol can include subjecting the slide (or at least the metal oxide layer) to an oxygen plasma treatment and/or a peroxide solution for an amount of time sufficient to activate and/or reactivate the metal oxide surface. Activated sequencing slides capable of incorporation, for example, into various embodiments of a flow cell for use in NGS platforms are also disclosed herein. | 08-25-2011 |
20150044686 | Systems and Methods for Containing Biological Samples - An article for holding a plurality of biological samples includes a substrate a substrate comprising a first surface and an opposing second surface and a plurality of reaction sites in the substrate. Each of the reaction sites extends from an opening in the first surface to an opening in the second surface. The reaction sites comprise a hexagonal shape and are configured to provide sufficient surface tension by capillary action to hold respective biological samples. The reaction sites have a density over at least a portion of the surfaces that is at least 170 holes per square millimeter. At least one of the surfaces may have a surface roughness characterized by an arithmetic average roughness (Ra) that is less than or equal to 5 nanometers. | 02-12-2015 |
George Foster, Placeville, CA US
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20100323582 | SMALL VEHICLE ENERGIZED ON HANDHELD LAUNCHER - A toy vehicle assembly that includes a toy vehicle coupled to a hand-held launcher. The launcher includes a manually rotated platform that is rotated by a user. Rotation of the platform causes a mechanism within the toy vehicle to store energy. The user can place the toy vehicle adjacent to a surface and release the vehicle from the launcher. The stored energy then propels the vehicle. | 12-23-2010 |
George Foster, Placerville, CA US
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20090174656 | ELECTRONIC IMAGE IDENTIFICATION AND ANIMATION SYSTEM - An electronic system that includes a working surface and a camera that can capture a plurality of images on the working surface. The system also includes a control station that is coupled to the camera and has a monitor that can display the captured images. The monitor displays a moving graphical image having a characteristic that is a function of a user input on the working surface. By way of example, the graphical image may be a character created from markings formed on the working surface by the user. The system can then “animate” the character by causing graphical character movement. | 07-09-2009 |
20100109247 | INTERCONNECTING GAME TILES AND GAMES THEREWITH - A game set that includes a plurality of tiles. Each tile has at least one indicia and at least one attachment feature that allows the tiles to be attached to each other in a three-dimensional manner. The tiles can be attached to create at least one visual image. For example, the indicia may be letters and the tiles can be attached in either horizontal or vertical directions to create words. A player may be provided a score that corresponds to the number of tiles attached by that player. The attachment of tiles allows the three-dimensional game to be played without a game board. | 05-06-2010 |
20110077065 | GAME SET WITH WIRELESSLY COUPLED GAME UNITS - A game set that includes a first unit and a second unit. The first unit includes a first controller that is coupled to a first motion sensor. The first controller causes the transmission of a wireless signal in response to movement of the first unit as sensed by the first motion sensor. The second unit includes a second controller that is coupled to an input device and a speaker The second controller causes the speaker to emit a sound that is a function of an input to the input device and the wireless signals. | 03-31-2011 |
20110079957 | TOKEN MOVEMENT GAME WITH ROTATING GAMEBOARD - A token game set that includes a game board with a stationary portion and a rotating portion. The stationary and rotating portions each having a plurality of token spaces. The game set also includes a plurality of tokens that are located on the token spaces. The game set can be played by initially placing a plurality of first tokens onto token spaces in a first area of the stationary portion, and a plurality of second tokens onto token spaces in a second area of the stationary portion. The first and second tokens may be moved into the rotating portion. The rotating portion is then rotated to move the positions of the first and second tokens. The game board can be arranged so that the tokens can be moved in accordance with the rules of “Chinese Checkers”. | 04-07-2011 |
20120270472 | SMALL VEHICLE ENERGIZED ON HANDHELD LAUNCHER - A toy vehicle assembly that includes a toy vehicle coupled to a hand-held launcher. The launcher includes a manually rotated platform that is rotated by a user. Rotation of the platform causes a mechanism within the toy vehicle to store energy. The user can place the toy vehicle adjacent to a surface and release the vehicle from the launcher. The stored energy then propels the vehicle. | 10-25-2012 |
George T. Foster, Placerville, CA US
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20110195382 | TRANSFERABLE SPIN ART TOY - An activity assembly that is used to transfer an artistic design onto an object. The assembly includes at least one template that can be loaded into a housing. A colorant can be dispensed into the housing. The housing rotates the template and causes the colorant to move about the template to form a design. The template can then be removed from the housing and pressed onto an object such as a shirt. The template transfers the colorant onto the object, so that an artistic design is formed onto the object. | 08-11-2011 |
20120108342 | GAME UNIT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A game unit for an electronic device. The game unit includes a tray adapted to receive the electronic device so that a display surface of said electronic device is in a horizontal position. The game unit also includes a plurality of input devices and a communication device that couples the input devices to the electronic device. Multiple users may provide input, individually or simultaneously, for the game through the input devices of the game unit. The game unit thus expands the number of players for a game operated by a portable electronic device. | 05-03-2012 |
20120252545 | FIRST TO CLAIM LETTER WORD GAME - A game that can be played by a plurality of players. The game includes a tile dispenser that contains a plurality of tiles that each have at least one letter indicia. The tile dispenser can dispense tiles in a manner so that each tile is claimed by one of the players. For example, when a tile is dispensed one of the players may yell “GOT IT” to claim a tile. The game also includes an organizing device that is adapted to organize words from the letter indicia of the dispensed tiles. For example, the organizing device may be a tray with compartments configured to hold a single tile. The game can be played by repeatedly dispensing, claiming and organizing tiles into words until all of the tiles are dispensed from the tile dispenser. | 10-04-2012 |
Gregory Foster, Gilroy, CA US
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20100235921 | License Scheme for Use with Stackable Devices | 09-16-2010 |
Ian S. Foster, San Francisco, CA US
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20120164718 | Removable/disposable apparatus for MEMS particle sorting device - A micromechanical particle sorting system uses a removable/disposable apparatus which may include a compressible device, a filter apparatus and a cell sorter chip assembly. The chip assembly may include a tubing strain relief manifold and a microfabricated cell sorting chip. The chip assembly may be detachable from the filter apparatus in order to mount the MEMS particle sorting chip adjacent to a force-generating apparatus which resides with the particle sorting system. A disturbance device installed in the particle sorting system may interact with a transducer on the removable/disposable apparatus to reduce clogging of the flow through the system. Using this removable/disposable apparatus, when the sample is changed, the entire apparatus can be thrown away with minimal expense and system down time. | 06-28-2012 |
James Foster, Santa Ana, CA US
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20090036846 | Ophthalmic Injection System - An ophthalmic injection system has a tip segment attachable to and removable from a limited reuse assembly. The tip segment has a dispensing chamber housing, a plunger, a needle, a temperature control device, a thermal sensor, and a first housing at least partially enclosing the dispensing chamber housing, the temperature control device and the plunger. The limited reuse assembly has an actuator with a shaft, a power source for providing power to the actuator, a controller for controlling the actuator, a mechanical linkage interface, and a second housing at least partially enclosing the power source, the controller, and the actuator. The mechanical linkage interface is coupled to the actuator shaft and has a mating surface on one end. The substance is injected after the temperature of the substance is altered. | 02-05-2009 |
James Eugene Foster, Gilroy, CA US
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20120173426 | RAPID ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM - A method for online payments includes receiving an instruction to start a payment application. Payment tag information is then received and sent over a network. Product information that is associated with the payment tag information is then received over the network and displayed on a first payment page that includes a request for payment account credentials. The first payment page is provided through the payment application immediately following the sending of the payment tag information. Payer account credentials are then received through the payment application and sent over the network. Payer account information is then received over the network and displayed on a second payment page that includes a payment confirmation indicator. The second payment page is provided through the payment application immediately following the first payment page. A selection of the payment confirmation indicator is then received through the payment application and sent over the network. | 07-05-2012 |
20140052565 | RAPID ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM - A method for online payments includes receiving an instruction to start a payment application. Payment tag information is then received and sent over a network. Product information that is associated with the payment tag information is then received over the network and displayed on a first payment page that includes a request for payment account credentials. The first payment page is provided through the payment application immediately following the sending of the payment tag information. Payer account credentials are then received through the payment application and sent over the network. Payer account information is then received over the network and displayed on a second payment page that includes a payment confirmation indicator. The second payment page is provided through the payment application immediately following the first payment page. A selection of the payment confirmation indicator is then received through the payment application and sent over the network. | 02-20-2014 |
James H. Foster, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120320558 | Electromagnetic Shielding Structures for Selectively Shielding Components on a Substrate - Electronic components on a substrate may be shielded using electromagnetic shielding structures. Insulating materials may be used to provide structural support and to help prevent electrical shorting between conductive materials and the components. The shielding structures may include compartments formed using metal fences that surround selected components or by injection molding plastic. The shielding structures may be formed using metal foil wrapped over the components and the substrate. Electronic components may be tested using test posts or traces to identify components that are faulty. The test posts or traces may be deposited on the substrate and may be used to convey test signals between test equipment and the components. After successful testing, the test posts may be permanently shielded. Alternatively, temporary shielding structures may be used to allow testing of individual components before an electronic device is fully assembled. | 12-20-2012 |
20140085850 | Printed circuit board with compact groups of devices - Electronic devices may contain electrical systems in which electrical components are mounted on a substrate such as a printed circuit board. The electrical components may include surface mount technology components. Multiple surface mount technology components may be stacked on top of each other and beside each other to form an electrical component that minimizes the amount of area that is consumed on a printed circuit board. Noise suppression circuits and other circuits may be implemented using stacked surface mount technology components. Surface mount technology components placed on the printed circuit board may be pushed together and subsequently injection molded to form packed component groups. An integrated circuit may be mounted to the printed circuit board via an interposer and may cover components mounted to the printed circuit board. An integrated circuit may be mounted over a recessed portion of the printed circuit board on which components are mounted. | 03-27-2014 |
20140149057 | ESTIMATING THE BATTERY LIFE OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE BASED ON USAGE LOGS - The present embodiments provide a system that estimates a battery life for a portable electronic device. During operation, the system obtains a usage log containing traces of user-related system activity for the portable electronic device. Next, the system runs the usage log against a power model for the portable electronic device to determine the power consumption for the portable electronic device. Finally, the system uses the determined power consumption to estimate a battery life for the portable electronic device. In some embodiments, estimating the battery life involves determining a battery size to achieve a desired battery life for the portable electronic device. | 05-29-2014 |
20140190930 | METHODS FOR TRANSPARENT ENCAPSULATION AND SELECTIVE ENCAPSULATION - The described embodiments relate generally to electronic devices and more particularly to methods for selectively encapsulating circuit boards and other electronic components contained within electronic devices. A first encapsulation layer can be limited to specific regions of a circuit board using a variety of processes including molding, laser ablation, etching, milling, and the like. Secondary assembly steps can then take place in the regions where the encapsulation layer is removed. In some embodiments, secondary encapsulants having various thermal, electrical, and optical characteristics can fill openings left in the first encapsulation layer to aid in the operation of underlying components. | 07-10-2014 |
James J. Foster, Santa Ana, CA US
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20090105657 | Connector to cassette interface system - The disclosed connector to cassette interface system includes a set of individual keyed connectors having a shroud on the lower portion. The perimeter of each shroud includes an array of tabs or protrusions keyed to one of a corresponding array of skirted portals in the cassette cover. The tabs or protrusions on the shroud portion of each individual keyed connector may further serve to prevent rotation of each connector beyond about 60°. | 04-23-2009 |
James J. Foster, Simi Valley, CA US
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20130017933 | RESTRICTION COMPRESSION WEIGHTED THERAPY SUIT - A motion resistance suit provides adjustable musculoskeletal compression and increasing resistance over a user's full range of motion. The suit provides increasing resistance over the range of user movements through the use of a porous elastic material that allows for the body to dissipate heat and perspiration. The suit utilizes pockets located in strategic areas for the addition of weights, thereby controlling the amount of resistance felt during use. The pockets are located to allow full range of motion. Cinches are used to control the amount of compression and to create a snug fit which minimizes unwanted movement of the suit and weights. The suit consists of a shirt portion, detachable sleeves, a pants portion, and detachable pant extensions. The user is able to quickly and easily change the amount of weight and the amount of compression based on the exercises being performed and the desired effect. | 01-17-2013 |
Jason Foster, West Hollywood, CA US
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20110031271 | VALVING FOR A REFILLABLE REUSABLE MIXER BOTTLE - A self-contained mixing and dispensing container having at least two chambers, includes a valving combination of two oppositely installed one-way valves by which fluid may be transferred from one chamber to another by deforming one chamber. One of the valves permits the transfer of fluid and the other valve, communicates with the ambient atmosphere, to permit air into the deformed chamber to replace the removed fluid. | 02-10-2011 |
Jason K. Foster, San Jose, CA US
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20100178137 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MOVING SUBSTRATES - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for moving substrates in electronic device manufacturing. In some aspects, end effectors having a base portion and at least three pads are provided. Each of the pads has a contact surface, and at least one of the contact surfaces has a curved shape. A substrate supported by the end effector may be moved at a relatively high lateral g-force without significant slipping relative to the pads. Additional aspects are provided. | 07-15-2010 |
20140261703 | METHOD TO DETECT VALVE DEVIATION - Methods for detecting valve leakage and apparatus for the same are provided. In one embodiment, a method for detecting a valve leakage includes flowing a gas through a diverter valve, determining a pressure in a gas source provided to the diverter valve, comparing the determined pressure value with an expected pressure value, and generating a signal in response to the comparison. | 09-18-2014 |
Jessica S. Foster, Hayward, CA US
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20090093057 | Interleukin-22 polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the same and methods for the treatment of pancreatic disorders - The present invention is directed to interleukin-22 polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. | 04-09-2009 |
20090130107 | INTERLEUKIN-22 POLYPEPTIDES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THE SAME AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PANCREATIC DISORDERS - The present invention is directed to interleukin-22 polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. | 05-21-2009 |
20110091417 | Interleukin-22 Polypeptides, Nucleic Acids Encoding The Same And Methods For The Treatment Of Pancreatic Disorders - The present invention is directed to interleukin-22 polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. | 04-21-2011 |
John Foster, Newport Coast, CA US
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20100306249 | SOCIAL NETWORK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of computer-implemented methods and systems are described, including: in a computer network system, providing a user page region viewable by a user; providing to the user, in the user page region, indicators of each of three categories, the categories consisting essentially of: (i) what the user has, (ii) what the user wants, and (c) what the user has thought or is thinking; wherein the user page region accepts a post by the user; after the post by the user, displaying the post in a group page region, viewable by a set of one of more persons other than the user, the set of persons being separated from the user at locations on a network; before the displaying, requiring the user to select one of the three categories to be associated with the post; and displaying the category selected by the user, with the post, in the group page region. | 12-02-2010 |
John Foster, Mountain View, CA US
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20120295431 | METHOD FOR ETCHING GATE STACK - A method for etching a metal gate stack is provided. The method includes forming a gate stack on a substrate, where the gate stack includes a metal gate. A wet etch process is performed on the gate stack. The wet etch process includes submersing the substrate with the gate stack in an aqueous solution composed of a wet etchant and an oxidizer, removing the substrate from the solution and rinsing the solution from the etched gate stack. | 11-22-2012 |
20130122670 | PROCESS TO REMOVE Ni AND Pt RESIDUES FOR NiPtSi APPLICATIONS USING CHLORINE GAS - The invention discloses a method for cleaning residues from a semiconductor substrate during a nickel platinum silicidation process. Post silicidation residues of nickel and platinum may not be removed adequately just by an aqua regia solution (comprising a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid). Therefore, embodiments of the invention provide a multi-step residue cleaning, comprising exposing the substrate to an aqua regia solution, followed by an exposure to a chlorine gas or a solution comprising dissolved chlorine gas, which may further react with remaining platinum residues, rendering it more soluble in aqueous solution and thereby dissolving it from the surface of the substrate. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122671 | PROCESS TO REMOVE Ni AND Pt RESIDUES FOR NiPtSi APPLICATIONS - The invention discloses a method for cleaning residues from a semiconductor substrate during a nickel platinum silicidation process. Embodiments of the invention provide a multi-step cleaning process, comprising exposing the substrate to a nitric acid solution after a first anneal, followed by an aqua regia solution after a second anneal. The substrate can be optionally exposed to a hydrochloric acid solution afterward to completely remove any remaining platinum residues. | 05-16-2013 |
20130203245 | METHODS FOR PFET FABRICATION USING APM SOLUTIONS - A method for fabricating an integrated circuit from a semiconductor substrate having formed thereon over a first portion of the semiconductor substrate a hard mask layer and having formed thereon over a second portion of the semiconductor substrate an oxide layer. The first portion and the second portion are electrically isolated by a shallow trench isolation feature. The method includes removing the oxide layer from over the second portion and recessing the surface region of the second portion by applying an ammonia-hydrogen peroxide-water (APM) solution to form a recessed surface region. The APM solution is provided in a concentration of ammonium to hydrogen peroxide ranging from about 1:1 to about 1:0.001 and in a concentration of ammonium to water ranging from about 1:1 to about 1:20. The method further includes epitaxially growing a silicon-germanium (SiGe) layer on the recessed surface region. | 08-08-2013 |
20130267091 | Process to remove Ni and Pt residues for NiPtSi application using Chlorine gas - The invention discloses a method for cleaning residues from a semiconductor substrate during a nickel platinum silicidation process. Post silicidation residues of nickel and platinum may not be removed adequately just by an aqua regia solution (comprising a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid). Therefore, embodiments of the invention provide a multi-step residue cleaning, comprising exposing the substrate to an aqua regia solution, followed by an exposure to a chlorine gas or a solution comprising dissolved chlorine gas, which may further react with remaining platinum residues, rendering it more soluble in aqueous solution and thereby dissolving it from the surface of the substrate. | 10-10-2013 |
20130285159 | METHOD FOR ETCHING GATE STACK - A method for etching a metal gate stack is provided. The method includes forming a gate stack on a substrate, where the gate stack includes a metal gate. A wet etch process is performed on the gate stack. The wet etch process includes submersing the substrate with the gate stack in an aqueous solution composed of a wet etchant and an oxidizer, removing the substrate from the solution and rinsing the solution from the etched gate stack. | 10-31-2013 |
20130316472 | HIGH PRODUCTIVITY COMBINATORIAL OXIDE TERRACING AND PVD/ALD METAL DEPOSITION COMBINED WITH LITHOGRAPHY FOR GATE WORK FUNCTION EXTRACTION - Metal gate high-k capacitor structures with lithography patterning are used to extract gate work function using a combinatorial workflow. Oxide terracing, together with high productivity combinatorial process flow for metal deposition can provide optimum high-k gate dielectric and metal gate solutions for high performance logic transistors. The high productivity combinatorial technique can provide an evaluation of effective work function for given high-k dielectric metal gate stacks for PMOS and NMOS transistors, which is critical in identifying and selecting the right materials. | 11-28-2013 |
20140055152 | CIRCULAR TRANSMISSION LINE METHODS COMPATIBLE WITH COMBINATORIAL PROCESSING OF SEMICONDUCTORS - Methods and structures are described for determining contact resistivities and Schottky barrier heights for conductors deposited on semiconductor wafers that can be combined with combinatorial processing, allowing thereby numerous processing conditions and materials to be tested concurrently. Methods for using multi-ring as well as single-ring CTLM structures to cancel parasitic resistance are also described, as well as structures and processes for inline monitoring of properties. | 02-27-2014 |
20140057371 | HIGH PRODUCTIVITY COMBINATORIAL WORKFLOW FOR POST GATE ETCH CLEAN DEVELOPMENT - Combinatorial workflow is provided for evaluating cleaning processes after forming a gate structure of transistor devices, to provide optimized process conditions for gate stack formation, including metal gate stack using high-k dielectrics. NMOS and PMOS transistor devices are combinatorially fabricated on multiple regions of a substrate, with each region exposed to a different cleaning chemical and process. The transistor devices are then characterized, and the data are compared to categorize the potential damages of different cleaning chemicals and processes. Optimized chemicals and processes can be obtained to satisfy desired device requirements. | 02-27-2014 |
20140179082 | Selective Etching of Hafnium Oxide Using Non-Aqueous Solutions - Provided are methods for processing semiconductor substrates having hafnium oxide structures as well as one or more of silicon nitride, silicon oxide, polysilicon, and titanium nitride structures. Selected etching solution compositions and processing conditions provide high etching selectivity of hafnium oxide relative to these other materials. As such, hafnium oxide structures may be partially or completely removed without significant damage to other exposed structures made from these other materials. In some embodiments, the etching rate hafnium oxide is two or more times greater than the etching rate of silicon oxide and/or twenty or more times greater that the etching rate of polysilicon. The etching rate of hafnium oxide may be one and half times greater than the etching rate of silicon nitride and/or five or more times greater than the etching rate of titanium nitride. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179112 | High Productivity Combinatorial Techniques for Titanium Nitride Etching - Provided are methods of High Productivity Combinatorial testing of semiconductor substrates, each including multiple site isolated regions. Each site isolated region includes a titanium nitride structure as well as a hafnium oxide structure and/or a polysilicon structure. Each site isolated region is exposed to an etching solution that includes sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and hydrogen fluoride. The composition of the etching solution and/or etching conditions are varied among the site isolated regions to study effects of this variation on the etching selectivity of titanium nitride relative to hafnium oxide and/or polysilicon and on the etching rates. The concentration of sulfuric acid and/or hydrogen peroxide in the etching solution may be less than 7% by volume each, while the concentration of hydrogen fluoride may be between 50 ppm and 200 ppm. In some embodiments, the temperature of the etching solution is maintained at between about 40° C. and 60° C. | 06-26-2014 |
John S. Foster, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20080250785 | Micromechanical device with gold alloy contacts and method of manufacture - A MEMS switch device is made using a gold alloy as the switch contact material. The increased mechanical hardness of the alloy compared to the pure gold prevents the contacts of the switch from welding together. A scrubbing action which occurs when the switch closes may allow the contact surfaces to come to rest where their surfaces are complementary, thus resulting in higher contact area and low contact resistance, despite the higher sheet resistance of the gold alloy material relative to the pure gold material. | 10-16-2008 |
20080277258 | MEMS plate switch and method of manufacture - Systems and methods for forming an electrostatic MEMS plate switch include forming a deformable plate on a first substrate, forming the electrical contacts on a second substrate, and coupling the two substrates using a hermetic seal. The deformable plate may have a flexible shunt bar which has one end coupled to the deformable plate, and the other end coupled to a contact on the second substrate. Upon activating the switch, the deformable plate urges the shunt bar against a second contact formed in the second substrate, thereby closing the switch. The hermetic seal may be a gold/indium alloy, formed by heating a layer of indium plated over a layer of gold. Electrical access to the electrostatic MEMS switch may be made by forming vias through the thickness of the second substrate. | 11-13-2008 |
20080278268 | Dual substrate MEMS plate switch and method of manufacture - Systems and methods for forming an electrostatic MEMS plate switch include forming a deformable plate on a first substrate, forming the electrical contacts on a second substrate, and coupling the two substrates using a hermetic seal. The deformable plate may have at least one shunt bar located at a nodal line of a vibrational mode of the deformable plate, so that the shunt bar remains relatively stationary when the plate is vibrating in that vibrational mode. The hermetic seal may be a gold/indium alloy, formed by heating a layer of indium plated over a layer of gold. Electrical access to the electrostatic MEMS switch may be made by forming vias through the thickness of the second substrate. | 11-13-2008 |
20090023244 | Etching/bonding chamber for encapsulated devices and method of use - A method for activating a getter at low temperature for encapsulation in a device cavity containing a microdevice comprises etching a passivation layer off the getter material while the device wafer and lid wafer are enclosed in a bonding chamber. A plasma etching process may be used, wherein by applying a large negative voltage to the lid wafer, a plasma is formed in the low pressure environment within the bonding chamber. The plasma then etches the passivation layer from the getter material, which is directly thereafter sealed within the device cavity of the microdevice, all within the etching/bonding chamber. | 01-22-2009 |
20090181488 | MEMS thermal actuator and method of manufacture - A separated MEMS thermal actuator is disclosed which is largely insensitive to creep in the cantilevered beams of the thermal actuator. In the separated MEMS thermal actuator, a inlaid cantilevered drive beam formed in the same plane, but separated from a passive beam by a small gap. Because the inlaid cantilevered drive beam and the passive beam are not directly coupled, any changes in the quiescent position of the inlaid cantilevered drive beam may not be transmitted to the passive beam, if the magnitude of the changes are less than the size of the gap. | 07-16-2009 |
20110024923 | Wafer level hermetic bond using metal alloy with keeper layer - Systems and methods for forming an encapsulated device include a hermetic seal which seals an insulating environment between two substrates, one of which supports the device. The hermetic seal is formed by an alloy of two metal layers, one deposited on a first substrate and the other deposited on the second substrate. At least one of the substrates may include a raised feature formed under at least one of the metal layers. One of the metal layer may have a diffusion barrier layer and a “keeper” layer formed thereover, wherein the keeper layers keeps the metal confined to a particular area. By using such a “keeper” layer, the substrate components may be heated to clean their surfaces, without activating or spending the bonding mechanism. | 02-03-2011 |
20110130721 | Configurable power supply using MEMS switch - Systems and methods for forming a configurable power supply uses a plurality of dual substrate MEMS switches to couple a plurality of power cells to provide a selectable, or variable, output voltage. The same circuit may output two different voltages to power two different circuits of the device, or may distribute the load evenly amongst the cells. Thus, the configurable power supply may extend the lifetime and improve the reliability of the device, or decrease its weight, size and cost. | 06-02-2011 |
20110155548 | Dual substrate MEMS plate switch and method of manufacture - Systems and methods for forming an electrostatic MEMS plate switch include forming a deformable plate on a first substrate, forming the electrical contacts on a second substrate, and coupling the two substrates using a hermetic seal. The deformable plate may have at least one shunt bar located at a nodal line of a vibrational mode of the deformable plate, so that the shunt bar remains relatively stationary when the plate is vibrating in that vibrational mode. A hermetic seal may be made around the device with a larger, secondary enclosure. Electrical access to the deformable plate may be accomplished by an electrical path which is independent of the seal. The electrical path may include a via through the first substrate or the second substrate, or a flash deposited on an external region of the switch. | 06-30-2011 |
20110250092 | Inlaid optical material and method of manufacture - An optical material is inlaid into a supporting substrate, with the top surface of the optical material flush with the top surface of the substrate, wherein the optical element is used to shape a beam of light travelling substantially parallel to the top surface of the substrate, but with the central axis of the beam below the top surface of the substrate. The optical elements serve to shape the beam of light for delivery to or from a microfabricated structure within the device. | 10-13-2011 |
20110295229 | In-plane electromagnetic mems pump - A micromechanical pumping system is formed on a substrate surface. The pumping system uses a pumping element which pumps a fluid through valves which move in a plane substantially parallel to the substrate surface. An electromagnetic actuating mechanism may also be fabricated on the surface of the substrate. Magnetic flux produced by a coil around a permeable core may be coupled to a permeable member affixed to a pumping element. The permeable member and pumping element may be configured to move in a plane parallel to the substrate. The electromagnetic actuating mechanism gives the pumping system a large throw and substantial force, such that the fluid pumped by the pumping system may be pumped through a transdermal cannula to deliver a therapeutic substance to the tissue underlying the skin of a patient. | 12-01-2011 |
20120080762 | Plating process and apparatus for through wafer features - A method for forming through features in a substrate uses a seed layer deposited over a first substrate, and a second substrate bonded to the seed layer. The features may be formed in the first substrate, by plating a conductive filler material onto the seed layer. The first substrate and the second substrate may then be bonded to a third substrate, and the second substrate is removed, leaving through features and first substrate adhered to the third substrate. The through features may provide at least one of electrical access and motion to a plurality of devices formed on the third substrate, or may impart movement to a moveable feature on the first substrate, wherein the third substrate supports the first substrate after removal of the second substrate. | 04-05-2012 |
20120132522 | Deposition/bonding chamber for encapsulated microdevices and method of use - A method for depositing a getter for encapsulation in a device cavity containing a microdevice comprises depositing the getter material while the device wafer and lid wafer are enclosed in a bonding chamber. A plasma sputtering process may be used, wherein by applying a large negative voltage to the lid wafer, a plasma is formed in the low pressure environment within the bonding chamber. The plasma then sputters the getter material from a getter target, and this getter material is directly thereafter sealed within the device cavity of the microdevice, all within the deposition/bonding chamber. | 05-31-2012 |
20120164718 | Removable/disposable apparatus for MEMS particle sorting device - A micromechanical particle sorting system uses a removable/disposable apparatus which may include a compressible device, a filter apparatus and a cell sorter chip assembly. The chip assembly may include a tubing strain relief manifold and a microfabricated cell sorting chip. The chip assembly may be detachable from the filter apparatus in order to mount the MEMS particle sorting chip adjacent to a force-generating apparatus which resides with the particle sorting system. A disturbance device installed in the particle sorting system may interact with a transducer on the removable/disposable apparatus to reduce clogging of the flow through the system. Using this removable/disposable apparatus, when the sample is changed, the entire apparatus can be thrown away with minimal expense and system down time. | 06-28-2012 |
20120190104 | MEMS Particle sorting actuator and method of manufacturing - A MEMS-based system and a method are described for separating a target particle from the remainder of a fluid stream. The system makes use of a unique, microfabricated movable structure formed on a substrate, which moves in a rotary fashion about one or more fixed points, which are all located on one side of the axis of motion. The movable structure is actuated by a separate force-generating apparatus, which is entirely separate from the movable structure formed on its substrate. This allows the movable structure to be entirely submerged in the sample fluid. | 07-26-2012 |
20120190105 | Cartridge for MEMS particle sorting system - A disposable cartridge is described which is compatible with a MEMS particle sorting device. The disposable cartridge may include passageways which connect fluid reservoirs in the cartridge with corresponding microfluidic passageways on the MEMS chip. A flexible gasket may prevent leakages and allow the fluid to cross the gasket barrier through a plurality of holes in the gasket. Vents and septums may also be included to allow air to escape and fluids to be inserted by hypodermic needle. A MEMS-based particle sorting system using the disposable cartridge is also described. | 07-26-2012 |
20120255373 | Multistage cartridge for MEMS particle storing system - A disposable cartridge is described which is equipped with a plurality of microfabricated particle sorting structures. The disposable cartridge may include passageways which connect fluid reservoirs in the cartridge with corresponding microfluidic passageways on the particle sorting structure. A flexible gasket may prevent leakages and allow the fluid to cross the gasket barrier through a plurality of holes in the gasket, allowing fluid to be transferred from the reservoirs to the microfabricated particle sorting structures. The plurality of particle sorting structures may be arranged in the disposable cartridge in order to perform multiple separation operations, such as a sequential or parallel sorting operation. | 10-11-2012 |
20120319303 | Wafer level hermetic bond using metal alloy with keeper layer - Systems and methods for forming an encapsulated device include a hermetic seal which seals an insulating environment between two substrates, one of which supports the device. The hermetic seal is formed by an alloy of two metal layers, one deposited on a first substrate and the other deposited on the second substrate. At least one of the substrates may include a raised feature formed under at least one of the metal layers. The two metals may for an alloy of a predefined stoichiometry in at least two locations on either side of the midpoint of the raised feature. This alloy may have advantageous features in terms of density, mechanical, electrical or physical properties that may improve the hermeticity of the seal, for example. | 12-20-2012 |
20140034555 | Particle manipulation system with cytometric capability - A MEMS-based particle manipulation system which uses a particle manipulation stage and a plurality of laser interrogation regions. The laser interrogation regions may be used to assess the effectiveness or accuracy of the particle manipulation stage. In one exemplary embodiment, the particle manipulation stage is a microfabricated, flap-type fluid valve, which sorts a target particle from non-target particles in a fluid stream. The laser interrogation stages are disposed in the microfabricated fluid channels at the input and output of the flap-type sorting valve. The laser interrogation regions may be used to assess the effectiveness or accuracy of the sorting, and to control or adjust sort parameters during the sorting process. | 02-06-2014 |
20140097129 | PARTICLE MANIPULATION SYSTEM WITH CYTOMETRIC CONFIRMATION - A MEMS-based particle manipulation system which uses a particle manipulation stage and a plurality of laser interrogation regions. The laser interrogation regions may be used to assess the effectiveness or accuracy of the particle manipulation stage. In one exemplary embodiment, the particle manipulation stage is a microfabricated valve, which sorts a target particle from non-target particles in a fluid stream. The laser interrogation stages are disposed in the microfabricated fluid channels at the input and output of the valve. By reversing the flow from output to input, the same laser interrogation region may be used to perform the cytometry. The cytometry may be performed throughout the sorting process to optimize or control the sorting, or may be performed afterward to allow a multi-pass, sequential sort to be performed on the same sample. | 04-10-2014 |
20150031120 | MEMS PARTICLE SORTING ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A MEMS-based system and a method are described for separating a target particle from the remainder of a fluid stream. The system makes use of a unique, microfabricated movable structure formed on a substrate, which moves in a rotary fashion about one or more fixed points, which are all located on one side of the axis of motion. The movable structure is actuated by a separate force-generating apparatus, which is entirely separate from the movable structure formed on its substrate. This allows the movable structure to be entirely submerged in the sample fluid. | 01-29-2015 |
Joseph W. Foster, San Jose, CA US
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20110169520 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING MINORITY CARRIER LIFETIME AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An apparatus for measuring minority carrier lifetime is provided. The apparatus includes a resonant circuit having an inductor and a capacitor and configured to resonate at a measurement frequency. The apparatus also includes a ferromagnetic core having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion defines a gap and can be configured to direct therealong a magnetic field established by the inductor, such that lateral spreading of the magnetic field outside of the first portion is inhibited, and to direct the magnetic field generally uniformly across the gap. The second portion can be configured to direct the magnetic field therealong and, in conjunction with the first portion, into a closed loop. A radiation source can be configured to irradiate an area proximal to the gap defined by the first portion of the ferromagnetic core. | 07-14-2011 |
20120081132 | Measuring Minority Carrier Lifetime - An apparatus includes a member including a ferromagnetic material, an inductance-capacitance resonant circuit, a substrate disposed relative to the member, and a plurality of radiation sources. The member includes a post disposed at its center and a surface extending to an outer wall. The member defines a gap between the post and the outer wall. The inductance-capacitance resonant circuit is configured to resonate at a measurement frequency. The circuit includes an inductor disposed relative to the post. The substrate is disposed relative to the member. The substrate is electromagnetically coupled to the inductor. The plurality of radiation sources is disposed radially outward from and circumferentially around the post of the member. The apparatus can be used to simultaneously measure conductance (inverse sheet resistance), steady state photoconductance, true steady state minority carrier lifetime, photoconductance build-up and photoconductance decay lifetime. | 04-05-2012 |
20120286806 | Measuring Bulk Lifetime - A substrate is electromagnetically coupled into an inductance-capacitance resonant circuit formed from (i) a member comprising a ferromagnetic material, (ii) an inductor and (iii) the substrate. The substrate is illuminated for a first time period X to cause photoconduction in the substrate. Decay in conductivity of the substrate is monitored for a second time period Y. The ratio of X to Y is greater than 1:10. Bulk lifetime of the substrate is determined from the decay. | 11-15-2012 |
Kevin L. Foster, Pasadena, CA US
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20080287890 | Device for irrigating and inspecting a wound - The invention relates to a device for more effectively performing wound irrigation and cleansing. The device consists of a coupling member that may be releasably coupled by threaded engagement with the dispensing outlet of a manually compressible container having a reservoir of cleansing fluid. The coupling member has an upstream end portion containing a void region which is in fluid communication with the reservoir after coupling. A magnifying lens is carried by the coupling member and is located intermediate the upstream and downstream ends of the coupling member. The magnifying lens has a multiplicity of orifices adjacent its peripheral edge where the orifices communicate with both the void region and a chamber region. The chamber region is located downstream of the lens and has an opening of its downstream end to permit cleansing fluid to be delivered to the wound upon manually compressing the container. After cleansing the coupling member is de-coupled from the container and the wound inspected through the magnifying lens. | 11-20-2008 |
20080287891 | Device for irrigating and inspecting a wound - The invention relates to a device for more effectively performing wound irrigation and cleansing. The device consists of a coupling member that may be releasably coupled by threaded engagement with the dispensing outlet of a manually compressible container having a reservoir of cleansing fluid. The coupling member has an upstream end portion containing a void region which is in fluid communication with the reservoir after coupling. A magnifying lens is carried by the coupling member and is located intermediate the upstream and downstream ends of the coupling member. The magnifying lens has a multiplicity of orifices adjacent its peripheral edge where the orifices communicate with both the void region and a chamber region. The chamber region is located downstream of the lens and has an opening at its downstream end to permit cleansing fluid to be delivered to the wound upon manually compressing the container. After cleansing the wound, the coupling member is de-coupled from the container and the wound inspected through the magnifying lens for contaminants or debris. | 11-20-2008 |
Leslie Thomas Foster, Stockton, CA US
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20090131187 | GB and CA kit | 05-21-2009 |
Linda Foster, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090203576 | METHODS AND COMPOSITONS FOR PULMONARY DELIVERY OF INSULIN - Systemic delivery of insulin to a mammalian host is accomplished by inhalation of a dry powder of insulin. It has been found that dry insulin powders are rapidly absorbed through the alveolar regions of the lungs. | 08-13-2009 |
Mark Foster, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090172986 | MEDIA DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - Apparatus and methods for displaying types of information content based on the configuration of a media device are provided. The apparatus has a plurality of display panels flexibly coupled by one or more connectors. The display panels are flexibly coupled by the one or more connectors such that the display panels are capable of being arranged in a plurality of arrangements relative to one another. Each of the arrangements is indicative of a configuration of the device media. Each of the plurality of display panels has at least one viewing surface and is configured to display on the viewing surface a type of information content. The type of information content is indicative the configuration of the media device. | 07-09-2009 |
20110302649 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SECURE SIGN-IN ON A TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE - A system for and method of providing secure sign-in on a touch screen device that comprises an electronic device in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include receiving, from a user, password data in a first input format, determining that the password data is associated with a valid user by at least comparing the first input format of the password data to a second input format and comparing the password data to valid character element data, wherein the second input format is derived in accordance with one or more password format rules, and providing the valid user with access to one or more functions of the touch screen device. | 12-08-2011 |
Mark Gerald Foster, Avila Beach, CA US
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20090201201 | Interactive multimode tracking system and method - An interactive multimode tracking system and method is disclosed. In general, the tracking system comprises a central office that interactively communicates with various portable tracking units over at least two communication networks. The multiple communication networks help maintain a connection with the tracking units. The central office can also actively manage the information provided a user of the tracking unit. This allows the central office to change the route of the user based on changing conditions. | 08-13-2009 |
Mark J. Foster, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110050560 | Thin Electronic Reader Device - A thin electronic reader device is provided. The electronic reader device may have a reduced thickness. The device may comprise a top case housing having a front side and a back side. The device may also comprise a bottom case housing having a front side and a back side. The front side of the bottom case housing may be removably attached to the back side of the top case housing. The device may further comprise an electronic paper display nested within the top case housing. The electronic paper display may be adapted to display viewable images. The device may additionally comprise an interactive screen that may be affixed to the front side of the top case housing. The interactive screen may be adapted to overlie the electronic paper display. | 03-03-2011 |
Matthew Robert Foster, San Diego, CA US
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20130057440 | Single-Sided Multi-band Antenna - Embodiments provide multi-band, compound loop antennas (multi-band antennas). Embodiments of the multi-band antennas produce signals at two or more frequency bands, with the two or more frequency bands capable of being adjusted and tuned independently of each other. Embodiments of a multi-band antenna are comprised of at least one electric field radiator and at least one monopole formed out of the magnetic loop. At a particular frequency, the at least one electric field radiator in combination with various portions of the magnetic loop resonate and radiate an electric field at a first frequency band. At yet another particular frequency, the at least one monopole in combination with various portions of the magnetic loop resonate and radiate an electric field at a second frequency band. The shape of the magnetic loop can be tuned to increase the radiation efficiency at particular frequency bands and enable the multi-band operation of antenna embodiments. | 03-07-2013 |
20130057441 | Multi-Layered Multi-band Antenna with Parasitic Radiator - Embodiments provide multi-band, compound loop antennas (multi-band antennas). Embodiments of the multi-band antennas produce signals at two or more frequency bands, with the two or more frequency bands capable of being adjusted and tuned independently of each other. Embodiments of a multi-band antenna are comprised of at least one electric field radiator and at least one monopole formed out of the magnetic loop. At a particular frequency, the at least one electric field radiator in combination with various portions of the magnetic loop resonate and radiate an electric field at a first frequency band. At yet another particular frequency, the at least one monopole in combination with various portions of the magnetic loop resonate and radiate an electric field at a second frequency band. The shape of the magnetic loop can be tuned to increase the radiation efficiency at particular frequency bands and enable the multi-band operation of antenna embodiments. | 03-07-2013 |
20130057442 | Multi-Layered Multi-band Antenna - Embodiments provide multi-band, compound loop antennas (multi-band antennas). Embodiments of the multi-band antennas produce signals at two or more frequency bands, with the two or more frequency bands capable of being adjusted and tuned independently of each other. Embodiments of a multi-band antenna are comprised of at least one electric field radiator and at least one monopole formed out of the magnetic loop. At a particular frequency, the at least one electric field radiator in combination with various portions of the magnetic loop resonate and radiate an electric field at a first frequency band. At yet another particular frequency, the at least one monopole in combination with various portions of the magnetic loop resonate and radiate an electric field at a second frequency band. The shape of the magnetic loop can be tuned to increase the radiation efficiency at particular frequency bands and enable the multi-band operation of antenna embodiments. | 03-07-2013 |
20130113666 | CAPACITIVELY COUPLED COMPOUND LOOP ANTENNA - A compound loop antenna (CPL) is described that includes a capacitively fed magnetic loop and/or a capacitively fed electric field radiator. Embodiments include single-band CPL antennas and multi-band CPL antennas. The CPL antennas have been reduced in physical size by capacitively feeding the loop and/or radiator. The embodiments include at least one e-field radiation element that is capacitively coupled or not capacitively coupled, at least one magnetic loop element that is capacitively coupled. A continuation of the magnetic loop may be continued with either a wire or a connection to a second layer. | 05-09-2013 |
20140022142 | CIRCULAR POLARIZED COMPOUND LOOP ANTENNA - Embodiments provide single-sided and multi-layered circular polarized, self-contained, compound loop antennas (circular polarized CPL). Embodiments of the CPL antennas produce circular polarized signals by using two electric field radiators physically oriented orthogonal to each other, and by ensuring that the two electric field radiators are positioned such that an electrical delay between the two electric field radiators results in the two electric field radiators emitting their respective electric fields out of phase. Ensuring the proper electrical delay between the two electric field radiators also maintains high efficiency of the antenna and it improves the axial ratio of the antenna. | 01-23-2014 |
Michael D. Foster, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100023065 | TISSUE ACCESS DEVICE WITH ALIGNMENT GUIDE AND METHODS OF USE - An access assembly for use during a medical procedure including accessing a selected bone structure or target tissue, includes a cannula and stylet with an alignment guide removably attached to the cannula. The alignment guide shows the relative alignment between the access assembly and the viewing axis of an imaging system, thereby making placement of the access assembly more accurate. Once a desired alignment is achieved, the access assembly may then be advanced further towards the target tissue until a desired placement is achieved. | 01-28-2010 |
20120203219 | FINE DISSECTION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical wand. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are electrosurgical wands including an elongate shaft that defines a handle end and a distal end, a first discharge aperture on the distal end of the elongate shaft, a first active electrode of conductive material disposed on the distal end of the elongate shaft, the first active electrode has an edge feature, a first return electrode of conductive material disposed a substantially constant distance from the first active electrode, and an aspiration aperture on the distal end of the elongate shaft fluidly coupled to a second fluid conduit. | 08-09-2012 |
Michael Edward Foster, Dana Point, CA US
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20120111384 | Protective cover for a stroller - The present invention is a cover for a stroller. The preferred embodiment of the cover comprises a first panel having a top edge, first and second side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the first panel has a curved profile and the bottom edge has a straight profile. A second panel of the cover has a top end, first and second side ends and a bottom end. The first side end of the second panel is sewn to a left side of the bottom edge of the first panel. The second side end of the second panel is sewn to a right side of the bottom edge of the first panel. The cover preferably comprises a pocket and an opening between the first and second panels to slip over a stroller handle. The cover also has a mesh panel for ventilation and fasteners to configure the panels. | 05-10-2012 |
Michael S. Foster, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20090058548 | Method and signal control system providing fast transitions in an oscillating signal - In one embodiment, a signal control system has a signal output and includes: 1) a phase-locked loop (PLL) having a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), a phase error detector, an oscillating output coupled to the signal output of the signal control system, and a programmable frequency divider coupled in a feedback path between the oscillating output and the phase error detector; 2) at least one automatic level controller (ALC), coupled to the oscillating output; and 3) a plurality of switchable integrators, including first and second switchable integrators that are respectively coupled between the phase error detector and the VCO, and in the at least one ALC. Each of the switchable integrators is switchable between a narrow bandwidth mode that provides for stable operation of the signal control system, and a wide bandwidth mode that enables fast signal transitions at the signal output. | 03-05-2009 |
Mike Foster, Foothill Ranch, CA US
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20090146379 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH PRESSURE DYNAMIC AND STATIC SERVICES - Seal assemblies and methods for forming them are described. Aspects of the seal assemblies include a seal ring made of a relative soft material supported by a specially configured backing ring made of a much higher modulus material, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal or engineered plastic. The seal assemblies may optionally include a retaining ring to prevent slippage relative to the environment or housing in which they are placed and to prevent shuttling. The seal assemblies may also optionally include an energizer to alter the force generating by a sealing lip on the seal ring. | 06-11-2009 |
20100237565 | INTERLOCKING COMPOSITE SEALS - Seal assemblies and methods for forming them are described. Aspects of the seal assemblies include a seal ring made of a relative soft material supported by a specially configured backing ring made of a much higher modulus material, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal or engineered plastic. The seal assemblies may optionally include a retaining ring to prevent slippage relative to the environment or housing in which they are placed and to prevent shuttling. The seal assemblies may also optionally include an energizer to alter the force generating by a sealing lip on the seal ring. The seal assemblies preferably include a rigid hoop ring to minimize shrinkage due to thermal cycling. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237566 | SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR MOVABLE AND STATIC SHAFTS - Seal assemblies for sealing around a moveable shaft, such as rotary or reciprocating, or static, are described. The seal assemblies prevent the passage of lubricant or fluid from a relatively high pressure area on a first side of the seal to a relatively low pressure area on a second side of the seal. In some embodiments, these seals are energized by energizers, such as circular springs or canted springs, to keep the seal in contact with the moveable shaft. The seals have primary and secondary seals. The secondary seal provides initial moderate sealing against abrasive particles or contaminants to reduce the exposure and wear of the primary seal. | 09-23-2010 |
20140312570 | INTERLOCKING FACE SEAL ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - Supported face seal assemblies and related methods are disclosed. The supported face seal assemblies have spring energized seal element supported by a backing ring. When the two components are joined, they form an interlocking face seal assembly that is less prone to separate during installation and/or service. The methods disclosed include the steps of forming a spring energized sealing element with a convex outer surface, forming a backup or support ring with a concave inner surface, assembling the sealing element into the inner bore of the backup or support ring such that the concave inner surface accepts a portion of the convex outer surface and the sealing element is retained within the backup or support ring. | 10-23-2014 |
20150083481 | SPRING ASSEMBLIES WITH SPRING ENERGIZED SEAL MEMBERS AND RELATED METHODS - Seal assemblies in which a seal member having an energizer located in a seal body groove is positioned inside a housing cavity of a housing are disclosed. The sealing member and the energizer, which can be an O-ring or a spring energizer, can be retained inside the housing cavity by positioning a portion of the energizer in a groove in the housing cavity in a locking or latching engagement. Methods of making and using seal assemblies are also disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
Miles Foster, San Francisco, CA US
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20120216397 | METHOD FOR BUILDING SIDE ILLUMINATION FOR A WHEEL - This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that allow side illumination for a wheel. The invention can enable a bicycle user to control the amount of light produced by lights installed into a wheel in an efficient manner. | 08-30-2012 |
Nicholas J. Foster, Simi Valley, CA US
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20120262088 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION - A method of lighting for use in motion picture and video production including, in various embodiments, the steps: providing lighting modules, each having one or more manual controls for controlling light output characteristics such as the intensity and hue of light produced and each capable of wirelessly communicating with other lighting modules over a wireless data network; interconnecting the lighting modules on the wireless data network; and adjusting the light produced by all lighting modules through adjustments using any one of the networked lighting modules. | 10-18-2012 |
Philip G. Foster, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090069114 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH TUNGSTEN ALLOY SOLE COMPONENT - A hybrid wood-type golf club head ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090088272 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head ( | 04-02-2009 |
20090253532 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head ( | 10-08-2009 |
20100093464 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head ( | 04-15-2010 |
20100190574 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH TUNGSTEN ALLOY SOLE COMPONENT - A hybrid wood-type golf club head ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100273571 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head ( | 10-28-2010 |
20110070969 | HYBRID GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hybrid type golf club head is disclosed herein. The hybrid golf club head preferably has an exterior heel weight, an exterior toe weight, and interior sole weight and a stainless steel body. The hybrid golf club head preferably has a moment of inertia Ixx about a center of gravity ranging from 2100 to 2300 grams-centimeters squared. | 03-24-2011 |
Renee Ann Foster, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20090183806 | Purse within a purse - The present invention includes two purses, a large outer purse and a small inner purse. The inner purse has two flaps extending from the top of the inner purse. Preferably, there are male-type connection structures on the flaps. The interior of the larger outer purse has female-type connection structures. The female-type connectors are configured such that, when the inner purse is placed inside the outer purse, male-type connection structures on the flaps of the inner purse can be connected to the female-type connection structures of the outer purse. This serves to secure the inner purse into the outer purse. | 07-23-2009 |
Robert Foster, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20130045713 | Text Message Authentication System - Systems and method for authenticating users are presented. A system can send a passkey to a user interface of a known device. A user can then send a messaging service message with the passkey from a second device to the system. After receiving the message from the user, the system can extract the passkey from the message, and compare the received passkey against the passkey originally sent to the user. The known device and the second device can each have separate and unique device identifiers. | 02-21-2013 |
Stephen Foster, Newbury Park, CA US
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20130101589 | POLYPEPTIDES AND ANTIBODIES - Polypeptides are provided. Antibodies or antigen binding domains are provided which bind such polypeptides. Also provided are methods of obtaining an antibody that binds tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (“TRAIL”) Receptor-2 (TR-2) comprising administering at least one of such polypeptides to an animal and obtaining an antibody that binds TR-2 from the animal. Antibodies reactive with TR-2 are provided. Also provided are cells producing antibodies reactive with TR-2, pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibodies reactive with TR-2, methods using antibodies reactive with TR-2, and kits comprising antibodies reactive with TR-2. Also provided are methods of decreasing or preventing binding of an antibody to TR-2 by administering such a polypeptide. | 04-25-2013 |
William K. Foster, Saratoga, CA US
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20110107196 | TECHNIQUE FOR DYNAMICALLY SIZING COLUMNS IN A TABLE - During a technique for dynamically determining sizes of columns in a table, available space in the table is allocated based at least on sequential groups of size targets, which include ranges of sizes of the columns, and which are associated with ordered visual usability targets for the columns. Note that a given size target in a given group of size targets includes a given range of sizes of a given column. For example, minimum sizes of the columns may correspond to the ranges of sizes of one or more of the groups in the sequential groups of size targets for which the columns satisfy the associated ordered visual usability targets. Furthermore, for the next group of size targets in the sequential groups of size targets after the one or more groups, increments to the minimum sizes of the columns may be calculated based at least on the range of sizes of the next group of size targets, the available space and the minimum sizes. | 05-05-2011 |
20110219349 | PARAMETERIZED CELL CACHING IN ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION - Some embodiments provide a system that improves performance during parameterized cell instantiation in an electronic design automation (EDA) application. During operation, the system persists evaluation results associated with a parameterized cell in the design within a session of the EDA application so that the evaluation results are available even after they have been flushed from memory. Further, the system can persist the evaluation results across sessions of the EDA application. Next, the system uses the persisted evaluation results to instantiate the parameterized cell without re-evaluating the parameterized cell. Finally, the system discards the persisted evaluation results based at least on a dependency associated with the parameterized cell. | 09-08-2011 |