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Allen Saunders, Potomac Falls, VA US
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20130247185 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND RECORDING EVENTS IN A NETWORK OF COMPUTING SYSTEMS - A security client can be configured to operate on the one or more computing systems and record all events occurring on the one or more computing systems. The security client can operate as a “security camera” for the computing systems by identifying and retaining data and information that describes and details different events that occur on the computing systems. The security client can be configured to generate event records for the events that are uniquely associated with the process that requested or performed event. Likewise, the security client can be configured to uniquely associate the event records with the specific computing system associated with the event. | 09-19-2013 |
Allen Mark Saunders, Potomac Falls, VA US
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20130185798 | IDENTIFYING SOFTWARE EXECUTION BEHAVIOR - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying software execution behavior. Embodiments of the invention can be used to assist a user in a making a reasoned and informed decision about whether the behavior of executable code is malicious. Data indicative of executable code behavior can be collected statically without having to execute the executable code. Behavior data can be collected essentially automatically with little, if any, user involvement. A user initiates analysis of executable code and is provided a visual categorized representation of behavior data for the executable code. | 07-18-2013 |
Barry Saunders, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130062232 | CONCEALMENT APPARATUS FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES - A concealment apparatus for an ignition interlock device includes a container defining a cavity with an open upper end, and a lid covering the open upper end. The cavity is configured to receive and conceal an ignition interlock device, such as a handheld ignition interlock device. The apparatus may be configured to resemble a beverage container. | 03-14-2013 |
20140128760 | INCONSPICUOUS IMPAIRMENT TESTING DEVICES - An impairment detection device includes a body and a housing removably secured to the body that together resemble a beverage container. A breath analyzer is located within the housing or body and includes a chemical sensor that is configured to detect a chemical impairment level of a user, such as resulting from the use of drugs and/or alcohol. The housing is configured to be removably secured to the body to enable a user to quickly attach and remove the housing from the body. The combination of the housing and body provides a disguise for the impairment detection device because it resembles an actual beverage container. A mouthpiece extends from the housing and is in communication with the chemical sensor for receiving a user breath sample. The housing includes a user interface that is operably associated with the breath analyzer. | 05-08-2014 |
Bradley L. Saunders, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120235924 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - In one implementation, a display system includes a first display client module, a second display client module, and a display control module. The display control module provides a first data set associated with a first region of a virtual display to the first display client module. The display control module also provides a second data set associated with a second region different from the first region of the virtual display to the second display client module. The first display client module is configured to output the first data set and to provide a first input event descriptor to the display control module at a first time. The second display client module is configured to output the second data set and to provide a second input event descriptor to the display control module at a second time. | 09-20-2012 |
Brent E Saunders, Park City, UT US
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20140094936 | Multi-function touch screen wall switch with video sensor system, wifi connectivity, and other integrated sensor systems - A method is provided to simplify programmable control of and/or other electrical devices of at least a portion of at least one room in a building structure. A multi-touch flat panel switch with integrated sensors is adapted to e mounted in a receptacle in the building structure. The switch is Wi-Fi enabled so that function can be controlled by devices connected over a local area network or the Internet. The switch includes a multi-touch screen, sensors (photographic camera, microphone, speaker, infra-red, motion, proximity, temperature) and at least one microprocessor. Signals from the sensors are utilized to control a connected fixture and/or other electrical device. | 04-03-2014 |
Brett A. Saunders, Omaha, NE US
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20140265135 | COLLAPSIBLE TARGET - A collapsible target is disclosed. The target comprises a frame that is collapsible from an open, unfolded configuration, to a closed, folded configuration. A fabric housing is mounted on the frame using a series of capped connectors and grommets. The housing comprises a plurality of panels joined together to from an inner compartment. The front panel of the compartment is formed with a window. A target assembly comprising a self-resetting spinner and a base is mounted in the compartment behind the window. The spinner may be mounted on an illuminated axle. The base is dimensioned for alternately holding a breakable clay target. The target is highly portable and easy to setup and take down. The target may be conveniently stored in a bag when not in use. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher O'Byrne Saunders, North Sydney AU
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20140131446 | System and Method for Data Transfer Through Animated Barcodes - A system and method are provided for transferring data to a mobile device through animated barcodes. The mobile device scans, with a barcode reader, at least a first barcode and then scans at least a second barcode, whereby the barcodes are shown on a display. The display is in an open-loop relationship with the mobile device. The mobile device decodes the at least first and second barcodes to extract a first data portion and an associated first sequence identification, and a second data portion and an associated second sequence identification. The mobile device combines the first and second data portions according to the associated sequence identifications. | 05-15-2014 |
Court Saunders, Clive, IA US
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20120264822 | METHOD OF IMPROVING ANIMAL TISSUE QUALITY BY SUPPLEMENTING THE ANIMAL DIET WITH OLEIC ACID AND SELECTED TOCOLS - A novel method for improving the meat quality of an animal is provided. The method comprises feeding the animal a diet supplemented with oleic acid and selected tocols in amounts effective to improve the meat quality. The method may be practiced on non-ruminants and ruminants. | 10-18-2012 |
Craig J. Saunders, Grenoble FR
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20140099037 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING DIGITAL IMAGE ALBUM - The disclosed embodiments related to a method and system for creating a digital image album implementable on a computing device. The method includes grouping a plurality of digital images to generate a plurality of groups. Each of the plurality of groups is then transmitted to one or more crowdworkers for ranking each digital image of the plurality of groups. A final rank corresponding to each of the plurality of digital images is then determined based on the one or more ranks assigned by the one or more crowdworkers to each digital image of the plurality of groups. Thereafter, at least one digital image is selected from each of the plurality of groups based on the final rank of at least one digital image to create the digital image album. | 04-10-2014 |
20150036940 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A DIGITAL IMAGE ALBUM - The disclosed embodiments are related to a method and system for creating a digital image album implementable on a computing device. The method includes receiving a plurality of digital images. The method further includes creating a first signature corresponding to each of the plurality of digital images. The method further includes comparing the first signature corresponding to each of the plurality of digital images with one or more second signatures. Each of the second signatures corresponds to each of one or more prototype digital albums. The method further includes selecting one or more digital images from the plurality of digital images based on the comparison to create the digital image album. | 02-05-2015 |
Craig John Saunders, Grenoble FR
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20120239506 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING USING IMAGE SEARCH AND CLASSIFICATION - An advertising system and method are disclosed for generating advertizing content based on a user's images. These can be photographs owned by a user of a web page. An advertising template for an advertising sponsor is provided. For a user viewing the web page, a set of the user's images is categorized, based on image content of the images in the set. The categorization is performed with at least one classifier which has been trained on a finite set of image categories. An advertising image is selected for advertising content based on the categorization of the user's images. The template is combined with the selected advertising image to form the advertising content. The advertising content can then be displayed to the user on the web page. A user profile is also disclosed which can be used as the categorized user images. | 09-20-2012 |
20120294514 | TECHNIQUES TO ENABLE AUTOMATED WORKFLOWS FOR THE CREATION OF USER-CUSTOMIZED PHOTOBOOKS - A system and method for generating a photobook are provided. The method includes receiving a set of images and automatically selecting a subset of the images as candidates for inclusion in a photobook. At least one design element of a design template for the photobook is automatically selected, based on information extracted from at least one of the images in the subset. Placeholders of the design template are automatically filled with images drawn from the subset to form at least one page of a multipage photobook. The exemplary system and method address some of the problems of photobook creation, thorough combining automatic methods for selecting, cropping, and placing photographs into a photo album template, which the user can then post-edit, if desired. This can greatly reduce the time required to create a photobook and thus encourage users to print photo albums. | 11-22-2012 |
20130028508 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTING THE VISUAL PROFILE OF A PLACE - A system and method for computing a place profile are disclosed. The method includes providing a geographical definition of a place, retrieving a set of images based on the geographical place definition. With a classifier, image-level statistics for the retrieved images are generated. The classifier has been trained to generate image-level statistics for a finite set of classes, such as different activities. The image-level statistics are aggregated to generate a place profile for the defined place which may be displayed to a user who has provided information for generating the geographical definition or used in an application such as a recommender system or to generate a personal profile for the user. | 01-31-2013 |
20130053141 | PHOTOGRAPH-BASED GAME - A system and a method for playing a photograph-based game are provided. The method includes establishing a communication link between a game playing system and one or more game playing devices, each of which is operated by a respective player. Game rules are presented to the player(s) on the respective game playing device(s). The game rules include at least one task for the submission of at least one photographic image. Provision is made for receiving a photographic image in the game playing system which has been submitted via the established link from the game playing device in response to the presented task. An image signature is computed for the submitted photographic image based on visual features extracted from the image and a relevance to the task is computed, based on the computed image signature. A score for the game is output for each player, based on the computed relevance of the submitted images for each of the tasks. | 02-28-2013 |
20130060786 | TEXT-BASED SEARCHING OF IMAGE DATA - A method and system are disclosed for conducting text-based searches of images using a visual signature associated with each image. A measure of string similarity between a query and an annotation associated with each entry in a first database is computed, and based upon the computed string similarity measures, a set of entries from the first database is selected. Each entry of the first database also includes an associated visual signature. At least one entry is then retrieved from a second database based upon a measure of visual similarity between a visual signature of each of the entries in the second database and the visual signatures of the entries in the selected set. Information corresponding to the retrieved entries from the second database is then generated. | 03-07-2013 |
20130129151 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED LICENSE PLATE SIGNATURE MATCHING BY SIMILARITY LEARNING ON SYNTHETIC IMAGES - Methods and systems for improved license plate signature matching by similarity learning on synthetic images comprise generating a plurality of synthetic license plate images; applying one or more transformations to the synthetic license plate images to cause the synthetic license plate images to more closely resemble authentic license plate image captures; and providing the synthetic license plate images as inputs to a machine distance learning algorithm in which weighted similarity scores are calculated between signatures of analogous and non-analogous license plate images and one or more sets of signature weights are iteratively adjusted to increase the likelihood that comparing analogous license plate images results in high weighted signature similarity scores and comparing non-analogous license plate images results in low weighted signature similarity scores. | 05-23-2013 |
Daniela Saunders, New York, NY US
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20120035998 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING LOYALTY REWARDS AS CURRENCY - The present invention involves spending loyalty points over a computerized network to facilitate a transaction. With this system, a loyalty program participant is able to use an existing transaction card to purchase an item over a computerized network, while at the same time offsetting the cost of that transaction by converting loyalty points to a currency value credit and having the credit applied to the participant's financial transaction account. Currency credit from converted loyalty points may also be applied to stored value cards, online digital wallet accounts and the like. Further, currency credit may also be applied to other accounts to effect a gift or donation. | 02-09-2012 |
20120310725 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING LOYALTY REWARDS AS CURRENCY - The present invention involves spending loyalty points over a computerized network to facilitate a transaction. With this system, a loyalty program participant is able to use an existing transaction card to purchase an item over a computerized network, while at the same time offsetting the cost of that transaction by converting loyalty points to a currency value credit and having the credit applied to the participant's financial transaction account. Currency credit from converted loyalty points may also be applied to stored value cards, online digital wallet accounts and the like. Further, currency credit may also be applied to other accounts to effect a gift or donation. | 12-06-2012 |
Daniel Curtis Saunders, Atlanta, GA US
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20130096566 | DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE FOR DETERMINING MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF BONE - A method for determination of mechanical integrity of bone includes embedding a threaded rod into the bone, extracting the threaded rod out of the bone, and measuring the force required to extract the threaded rod from the bone, wherein the force required to extract the threaded rod is indicative of the mechanical integrity of the bone. A device for determining the mechanical integrity of bone includes a housing, a rod holder mounted to the housing and configured to hold a threaded rod which is embedded in the bone, a pulling force applicator which applies a pulling force to the rod holder to extract the threaded rod from the bone, and a pulling force measuring instrument which measures the pulling force applied to the rod holder by the pulling force applicator as the threaded rod is extracted from the bone. | 04-18-2013 |
Darrel Saunders, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130041317 | Intravenous Fluid Heater - This invention is directed to a portable intravenous fluid heater that can weight less than 10 oz having an internal power supply internal tubing that is heated by a heating element; a logic assembly; an external power terminal for connecting an external power supply; and computer readable instructions, that when executed by the processor, perform the steps of receiving output temperature from the fluid output heat sensor, removing power from the heating element if the output temperature is above a predetermined temperature to reduce the temperature of fluid exiting the tubing and delivering power to the heating element when the output temperature is below a predetermined temperature. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041441 | Hypothermia Management System - The objects of the invention are accomplished by providing a hypothermia management apparatus comprising: a receiving cavity defined by an outer shell arranged and sealable to encircle an injured person; an internal layer attached to the outer shell wherein the internal layer includes a bottom sheet disposed generally under the injured person when the injured person is placed in the receiving cavity and a top sheet disposed generally on top of the injured person when the injured person is placed in the receiving cavity; an inner liner attached to the bottom sheet of the internal layer forming an internal cavity; and, an absorption layer attached to the inner liner disposed generally under the injured person when the injured person is placed in the outer shell; and, a heater assembly disposed in the internal cavity. | 02-14-2013 |
20130150928 | Litter with Integrated Power Supply - This invention is a portable collapsible field litter comprising: a frame for supporting a tent and having a plurality of frame sections hingeably attached wherein the frame and the tent have a collapsed position for storage and transportation and an extended position for supporting an individual; a cavity defined internal to one of the frame sections for receiving a power cell within the frame section; a medical device connector attached to the frame and in electrical communications with the power cell through a plurality of contacts disposed in the cavity providing an electrical connection between the power cell and the medical device connector; a heated wrap electrically connected to the medical device connector so that the heated wrap is heated using power delivered from the power cell, the heated wrap is disposed around the individual supported by the tent; and, a heat loss fabric disposed around the individual and the heated wrap to reduce heat radiating away from the individual to assist in preventing hypothermia. | 06-13-2013 |
20130296921 | JUNCTIONAL TOURNIQUET - The present invention is a tourniquet comprising: a strap; a pelvic pad included in the strap having a pocket defined in the pelvic pad for receiving a semi-rigid stiffening member; base plates slidably attached to the strap allowing the base plates to be positioned along the strap; a threaded shaft received in each of the base plates; a pressure pad removable attached to a distal end of each of the shafts; a handle attached to a proximal end of each of the shafts having openings defined in each end of the handle; and, a rotational arresting strap attached to each base plate having a securing tab that can be received in one of the handle openings thereby preventing the shaft from rotating when the securing tab is received in sand handle opening. | 11-07-2013 |
David Saunders, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20130088391 | Multi-Beam Active Phased Array Architecture with independant Polarization control - In an exemplary embodiment, a phased array antenna comprises multiple subcircuits in communication with multiple radiating elements. The radio frequency signals are independently adjusted for both polarization control and beam steering. In a receive embodiment, multiple RF signals of various polarizations are received and combined into at least one receive beam output. In a transmit embodiment, at least one transmit beam input is divided and transmitted through multiple radiating elements, with the transmitted beams having various polarizations. In an exemplary embodiment, the phased array antenna provides multi-beam formation over multiple operating frequency bands. The wideband nature of the active components allows for operation over multiple frequency bands simultaneously. | 04-11-2013 |
20140104106 | MULTI-BEAM ACTIVE PHASED ARRAY ARCHITECTURE - In an exemplary embodiment, a phased array antenna comprises multiple subcircuits in communication with multiple radiating elements. The radio frequency signals are adjusted for both polarization control and beam steering. In a receive embodiment, multiple RF signals are received and combined into at least one receive beam output. In a transmit embodiment, at least one transmit beam input is divided and transmitted through multiple radiating elements. In an exemplary embodiment, the phased array antenna provides multi-beam formation over multiple operating frequency bands. The wideband nature of the active components allows for operation over multiple frequency bands simultaneously. Furthermore, the antenna polarization may be static or dynamically controlled at the subarray or radiating element level. | 04-17-2014 |
20140197987 | MULTI-BEAM ACTIVE PHASED ARRAY ARCHITECTURE WITH INDEPENDENT POLARIZATION CONTROL - In an exemplary embodiment, a phased array antenna comprises multiple subcircuits in communication with multiple radiating elements. The radio frequency signals are independently adjusted for both polarization control and beam steering. In a receive embodiment, multiple RF signals of various polarizations are received and combined into at least one receive beam output. In a transmit embodiment, at least one transmit beam input is divided and transmitted through multiple radiating elements, with the transmitted beams having various polarizations. In an exemplary embodiment, the phased array antenna provides multi-beam formation over multiple operating frequency bands. The wideband nature of the active components allows for operation over multiple frequency bands simultaneously. | 07-17-2014 |
David Saunders, Galway IE
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20120321072 | ROUTING OF CONTACTS IN CONTACT CENTERS - Contacts are routed to contact center agents handling multiple concurrent contacts by determining, for each of a plurality of agents, a historical average measure of time taken by that agent to handle one more contact than they are currently handling, and making a routing decision which is at least partially based on this historical average measure of time. | 12-20-2012 |
David C. Saunders, Simsbury, CT US
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20140263772 | PULVERIZER MONITORING - A system for detecting a combustion-related condition in a pulverizer includes a pulverizer configured to receive coal chunks via an inlet, to grind the coal chunks into coal powder and to output the coal powder via an outlet. The system includes sensors configured to detect heat input characteristics supplied to the pulverizer and heat output characteristics emitted from the pulverizer. The system also includes a controller configured to determine, based on signals from the sensors, whether a combustion-related condition exists in the pulverizer based on a heat balance function including the heat input characteristics and the heat output characteristics. | 09-18-2014 |
20140363775 | FLEXIBLE GAS PIPE IGNITOR - A gas pipe ignitor for igniting a non-premixed air and fuel mixture includes a housing having an axially interior space along its length, a supply end segment, a flame end segment axially spaced from the supply end segment, and a flexible segment spaced between the supply end segment and the flame end segment. A fuel supply conduit extends axially within the housing, and the fuel supply conduit is operatively flexible with the flexible segment. An ignition conduit extends axially within the housing, and the ignition conduit is operatively flexible with the flexible segment. A detector conduit extends axially within the housing, and the detector conduit is operatively flexible with the flexible segment. An air supply conduit is operatively connected to the housing at the supply end segment and provides combustion air within the interior space. | 12-11-2014 |
Derek John Saunders, Aachen DE
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20090247591 | SUBSTITUTED CYCLOHEXYLDIAMINES - The invention relates to compounds that have an affinity to the μ-opioid receptor and the ORL 1-receptor, methods for their production, medications containing these compounds and the use of these compounds for the treatment of pain or other conditions. | 10-01-2009 |
20120258946 | Substituted Phenylureas and Phenylamides as Vanilloid Receptor Ligands - Substituted phenylureas and phenylamides, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds for preparing pharmaceutical compositions. | 10-11-2012 |
20130085184 | Intrathecal or Epidural Administration of 3-[(1S,2S)-3-(Dimethylamino)-1-Ethyl-2-Methylpropyl]Phenol - The present invention relates to a method of providing pain management in a subject wherein the administration of the composition does not result in any non-central nervous system mediated systemic effect in the subject. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of administering 3-[(1S,2S)-3-(dimethylamino)-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl]-phenol in a space that is void of thrombocytes. | 04-04-2013 |
20140179686 | Novel Vanilloid Receptor Ligands and Use Thereof for the Production of Pharmaceutical Preparations - The present invention relates to novel vanilloid receptor ligands, to a process for the production thereof, to pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds and to the use of these compounds for the production of pharmaceutical preparations. | 06-26-2014 |
Douglas C. Saunders, Shorewood, IL US
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20130191981 | Dual Flush Handle Control - Disclosed are various embodiments for a dual flush handle system. A first handle lever is configured to rotate in a direction by a first predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a first flush of a toilet. A second handle lever is configured to rotate in the direction about a second predetermined angle of rotation to initiate a second flush of a toilet. | 08-01-2013 |
Edward Saunders, Saint Louis, MO US
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20120232897 | Locating Products in Stores Using Voice Search From a Communication Device - A user can locate products by dialing a number from any phone and accessing an automatic voice recognition system. Reply is made to the user with information locating the product using a store's product location data converted to automatic voice responses. Smart phone and mobile web access to a product database is enabled using voice-to-text and text search. A taxonomy enables product search requests by product descriptions and/or product brand names, and enable synonyms and phonetic enhancements to the system. Search results are related to products and product categories with concise organization. Relevant advertisements, promotional offers and coupons are delivered based upon search and taxonomy elements. Search requests generate dynamic interior maps of a products location inside the shoppers' location, assisting a shopper to efficiently shop the location for listed items. Business intelligence of product categories enable rapid scaling across retail segments. | 09-13-2012 |
Edward K. Saunders, Erlanger, KY US
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20130064620 | SAFETY NET ASSEMBLY FOR OPENING IN A CARGO TRAILER - A safety net assembly for selectively blocking and exposing an opening in a cargo container having a wall assembly bounding a storage space. A flexible net is selectively placed in: i) a first state wherein the net spans a substantial height and width of an access opening; and ii) a second state wherein the opening is further exposed. In the first state, the net has a first length between spaced first and second locations that spans a width portion of the opening along a horizontal line at a first height. The net is extensible to allow the first location on the net to be lowered while maintaining the second location on the net at the first height so that the line between the first and second locations is angled from horizontal and has a second length between the first and second locations that is greater than the first length. | 03-14-2013 |
20130074295 | LENGTH ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR AN ELONGATE STRAP - A length adjusting mechanism for an elongate strap having a first connecting assembly and a second connecting assembly that is selectively releasably engageable with the first connecting assembly and connectable to an elongate strap. The first connecting assembly has a first frame defining a mounting base and a keeper that is mounted to the first frame for movement between a securing position and a release position. The second connecting assembly has a second frame that has a strap receiving assembly relative to which a portion of an elongate strap operatively connected to the second connecting assembly can be moved to thereby selectively change an effective length of an elongate strap with the first and second connecting assemblies engaged. The keeper in the securing position releasably maintains the first and second connecting assemblies together. | 03-28-2013 |
20130145972 | VARIABLE HEIGHT SUPPORT - A variable height support with a platform and a base supporting the platform and reconfigurable to selectively change a height of a support surface on the platform relative to a subjacent surface. A control assembly is operable to selectively: a) maintain the support surface at a selected height; and b) release the platform to allow the base to be reconfigured to change the height of the support surface. The control assembly has a ratchet subassembly that, with the control assembly in a first state, allows the base to be reconfigured by exerting a continuous upward force upon the platform that causes the platform to elevate and be blocked within a range at a plurality of different vertical locations against downward movement. The control assembly further has an actuator that is repositionable to change the control assembly into a second state wherein the platform can be lowered over the range. | 06-13-2013 |
Elaine Saunders, Hampton East AU
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20100268312 | CONTROL OF SHAPE OF AN IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE ARRAY - An implantable electrode array includes an elongated carrier ( | 10-21-2010 |
George Saunders, Brandon, VT US
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20130143995 | USE OF SURFACE MODIFIED CALCIUM CARBONATE IN ADHESIVES, SEALANTS AND/OR CAULKS - The present invention relates to the use of surface modified calcium carbonate as a filler in adhesives, sealants, and/or caulks, wherein the surface modified calcium carbonate is a mineral pigment product formed in situ by the double and/or multiple reaction between a calcium carbonate and the reaction product or products of the said carbonate with gaseous CO | 06-06-2013 |
20130202879 | COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING SUBMICRON CALCIUM CARBONATE - Coating composition providing gloss and opacity on application, having a pigment volume concentration of from 5% up to the critical pigment volume concentration and characterised in that comprises at least one ground natural calcium carbonate having a volume median diameter of between 0.05 and 0.3 μm, and at least one pigment having a refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.5. | 08-08-2013 |
20130251921 | MINERAL COMPOSITION, ESPECIALLY FOR USE IN PAPER FILLERS AND PAPER OR PLASTIC COATINGS - A mineral composition comprising mineral particles, said mineral particles, when in a densely compacted bed form, having a volume defined median pore diameter from 0.01 to 0.04 micrometre, and having an intruded total specific void volume of 0.1-0.3 cm | 09-26-2013 |
20140178673 | COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING SUBMICRON CALCIUM CARBONATE - Coating composition providing gloss and opacity on application, having a pigment volume concentration of from 5% up to the critical pigment volume concentration and characterised in that comprises at least one ground natural calcium carbonate having a volume median diameter of between 0.05 and 0.3 μm, and at least one pigment having a refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.5. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179852 | COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING SUBMICRON CALCIUM CARBONATE - Coating composition providing gloss and opacity on application, having a pigment volume concentration of from 5% up to the critical pigment volume concentration and characterised in that comprises at least one ground natural calcium carbonate having a volume median diameter of between 0.05 and 0.3 μm, and at least one pigment having a refractive index of greater than or equal to 2.5. | 06-26-2014 |
20150013769 | ATOMIZING NOZZLE DEVICE, ATOMIZING PROCESS AND USE - The invention relates to a new atomizing device with improved droplet formation. Smaller droplets are formed with increased micronized volume throughput, wherein high volumes of air are fed to a liquid sprayed from a liquid nozzle ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150056124 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING SCALENOHEDRAL PRECIPITATED CALCIUM CARBONATE - The present invention provides a process for preparing a precipitated calcium carbonate product. The process comprises the steps of preparing slaking quick time to obtain slaked lime; and subjecting the slaked lime, without agitation, without prior cooling in a heat exchanger, and in the absence of any additives, to carbonation with carbon dioxide as to produce PCC. The newly prepared product develops better performance thanks to improved resistance during processing. | 02-26-2015 |
Greg Saunders, O'Fallon, MO US
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20140310176 | ANALYTICS RULES ENGINE FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - According to some embodiments, a payment system authorization platform may receive an authorization message from an acquirer platform. The payment system authorization platform may determine that the authorization request meets a pre-determined condition and transmit information about the authorization message to an analytics rules engine, such as by transmitting the authorization message. The analytics rules engine may analyze the information about the authorization message in accordance with at least one rule to generate a result and transmit information about the authorization message to the payment system authorization platform, such as by transmitting a supplemented authorization message or an authorization approval decision. | 10-16-2014 |
Ian Saunders, Victoria NL
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20080219805 | Stage Device for a Vacuum Chamber - The invention relates to a transfer stage for moving an object in a vacuum chamber in at least a plane of movement, comprising at least a first and a second rod each having a first and a second end, the first and second rod being connected one to the other with their first ends by means of a first hinge, the second end of the first rod being provided with a first hinged support and the second end of the second rod being provided with a second hinged support, the first and second hinged supports being roller supports and the first hinge being provided with attachment means for the object. Particularly when using this transfer stage in lithography systems fast and reliable movements are possible. | 09-11-2008 |
Jack Saunders, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20120061363 | WELDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A welding system is provided for welding a first work piece to a second work piece at a joint having a weld face and a root face. The welding system includes a weld face sensor configured to determine first joint characteristics at the weld face; a root face sensor configured to determine second joint characteristics at the root face; a controller coupled to the weld face sensor and the root face sensor and configured to generate positioning signals based on the first joint characteristics and the second joint characteristics; and a welding gun coupled to the controller and positioned proximate to the weld face, the welding gun configured to generate a welding beam for welding the joint based on the positioning signals from the controller. | 03-15-2012 |
James Matthew Saunders, Westminster, CO US
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20120254760 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCELERATING CONTENT GENERATION FOR SELECTED CONTENT - According to embodiments of the invention, a computer system extends an invitation to a plurality of content generators to request authentic content relating to one or more selected topics. The computer system receives content generated in response to the invitation and publishes that content online. The computer system calculates an efficacy of the request by obtaining data regarding to the online content and user interactions with the content. The computer system is configured to obtain data corresponding to user interactions with the content on the website hosting the content as well as user interactions with the content on third party websites such as Facebook® or Twitter®. Using that data, the computer system calculates an efficacy of the request. The computer system may also generate one or more reports to convey the calculated efficacy of the request. | 10-04-2012 |
Jared Saunders, Chicago, IL US
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20140143133 | Method and System for Private Association Rating System - A method and system for obtaining a numerical expression based on statistical analysis of the risk, quality and performance of a private association, to represent the creditworthiness and health of that private association. Users of the system can use the resulting score number in assisting with purchasing or investment decisions. | 05-22-2014 |
Jeffrey B. Saunders, Tucson, AZ US
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20150059564 | AUTONOMOUS WEAPON EFFECTS PLANNING - A method for autonomous weapon effects planning includes receiving the desired lethality and collateral effects information on a target and autonomously selecting at least one weapon and fuze setting from an inventory of weapons based on the received lethality and collateral effects information. The method further includes autonomously; determining which weapon with fuze setting and terminal elevation and heading angles satisfies the desired lethality and collateral effects; shaping weapon trajectory to satisfy weapon maneuverability, terrain clobber avoidance and guidance requirements and planning weapon launch conditions for the one or more autonomously selected weapons. The weapon launch conditions include at least a launch point or a launch corridor. | 03-05-2015 |
John Saunders, Larchmont, NY US
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20120205870 | Portable target apparatus - A portable target apparatus for use in target practice is provided. The target may be comprised of metal, for example steel. The target includes a base frame and a target plate that is attached to the base frame. Upon being struck by a projectile, the target plate rotates about the base frame into a knocked down position. One or more sensors sense the target is displaced into the knocked down position and a reset mechanism drives the target plate back to the initial position. The base frame of the target apparatus is of hollow construction, thereby making the target portable with relative ease. | 08-16-2012 |
John David Saunders, Stafford AU
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20140182211 | SUPPORT FOR A ROLLING CLOSURE - A lower support for a rolling closure comprising: | 07-03-2014 |
John David Saunders, Queensland AU
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20120292923 | PRIVACY LATCH - The present disclosure relates to the field of door fittings, particularly door fittings comprising a privacy latch for a sliding door. In one particular aspect the present disclosure is suitable for use for securing interior or exterior doors, including doors for bathrooms, changing rooms, shower or toilet cubicles to give users the option of privacy. The present disclosure stems from the realization that smooth movement of a latch hook between a locked and unlocked condition can be obtained by use of a guide. | 11-22-2012 |
Joseph J. Saunders, Owego, NY US
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20140046510 | ESTIMATING A WIND VECTOR - Methods and devices for calculating an estimate of a wind vector. A maneuver of a platform may be identified as a steady-straight motion maneuver, a partial turn maneuver, or a full turn maneuver. A preliminary estimate of a wind vector corresponding to a wind condition prevailing near the platform may be calculated by applying a maneuver-specific calculating method. A gain associated with the preliminary estimate of the wind vector may be calculated by applying a state-specific calculation method. A filtered estimate of the wind vector may be updated based, at least in part, on the preliminary estimate of the wind vector and the gain associated with the to preliminary estimate of the wind vector. | 02-13-2014 |
Keith Saunders, Kansas City, MO US
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20150073887 | MOBILE PAYMENT AND POINT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method allows a consumer to purchase goods and services from merchants and redeem offers made by a merchant with a digital transaction on a smart phone. The merchant receives and enters the consumer's telephone number into an application. The consumer's telephone number is sent to a server, which checks for electronic coupons and loyalty points. Accounting for the value of any coupon/accumulated loyalty points, the merchant enters the payment amount into the application. which. in turn sends it back to the server. The server then sends the payment amount, any coupon details and the merchant's name to the consumer's phone. The consumer can choose to accept or decline the sale with or without using the coupon/loyalty points. A PIN number confirms the sale, which transmits to the server and then to the merchant. A digital sales receipt is sent to the merchant and consumer. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073888 | MOBILE PAYMENT AND POINT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method allows a consumer to purchase goods and services from merchants and redeem offers made by a merchant with a digital transaction on a smart phone. The merchant receives and enters the consumer's telephone number into an application. The consumer's telephone number is sent to a server, which checks for electronic coupons and loyalty points. Accounting for the value of any coupon/accumulated loyalty points, the merchant enters the payment amount into the application. which. in turn sends it back to the server. The server then sends the payment amount, any coupon details and the merchant's name to the consumer's phone. The consumer can choose to accept or decline the sale with or without using the coupon/loyalty points. A PIN number confirms the sale, which transmits to the server and then to the merchant. A digital sales receipt is sent to the merchant and consumer. | 03-12-2015 |
Keith Saunders, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120245986 | MOBILE PAYMENT AND POINT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method allows a consumer to purchase goods and services from merchants and redeem offers made by a merchant with a digital transaction on a smart phone. The merchant receives and enters the consumer's telephone number into an application. The consumer's telephone number is sent to a server, which checks for electronic coupons and loyalty points. Accounting for the value of any coupon/accumulated loyalty points, the merchant enters the payment amount into the application. which. in turn sends it back to the server. The server then sends the payment amount, any coupon details and the merchant's name to the consumer's phone. The consumer can choose to accept or decline the sale with or without using the coupon/loyalty points. A PIN number confirms the sale, which transmits to the server and then to the merchant. A digital sales receipt is sent to the merchant and consumer. | 09-27-2012 |
Kevin Allan Saunders, Auckland NZ
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20150098766 | Foundation - A bracing system to brace a foundation pile that is or is to be located into and extend from ground below or adjacent a building. The bracing system utilises formwork to allow an in-situe concrete block to be cast, the concrete block being supported by the ground adjacent to where the pile is located and at least substantially surrounds the pile. The concrete block is operatively connected to the foundation pile at a location of the pile that is above the ground. | 04-09-2015 |
Kimberly Maughan Saunders, Kirkland, WA US
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20130066862 | MULTI-FACTOR CORRELATION OF INTERNET CONTENT RESOURCES - Embodiments are directed to efficiently correlating internet resources and to providing relevant content to a user. In an embodiment, a computer system gathers portions of information from multiple different resources and organizes the gathered information into different indices according to at least one of the following data axes: author, topic and source. The computer system computes correlations between the organized information across the data axes so that each portion of information has relationship information linking it to other portions of organized information. The computer system also intelligently learns which other informational items are to be searched for based on the computed correlations and returns the additional data relevant to the gathered data. | 03-14-2013 |
20130159273 | PROVIDING RELEVANT RESOURCES USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND SEARCH - Embodiments are directed to optimizing searchable resources and to returning relevant search results. In one scenario, a computer system monitors multiple different social media sites to observe conversations related to the searchable resources. The computer system identifies terminology related to the searchable resources from any one or more of the observed conversations. The identified terminology identified may be based on topic, author, and/or place. The computer system then accesses known terminology used to search for the searchable resources and correlates a relationship between the known terminology and the identified terminology. The computer system also modifies the searchable resources to be responsive to a search request that is expressed using the identified terminology. | 06-20-2013 |
20130185412 | CROSS-PROPERTY IDENTITY MANAGEMENT - Embodiments are directed to creating a persona from observed characteristics of content and to sharing a network persona derived from observed characteristics of content. In one scenario, a computer system observes one set of properties for a first portion of content on a network. The first portion of content is from a first account. The computer system also observes a different set of properties for a second portion of content on the network, where the second portion of content is from a second account. The computer system then correlates an association between the first account and the second account as part of a network persona that is based on the first properties and one or more corresponding properties from the second portion of content. | 07-18-2013 |
Lamoine Saunders, Chandler, AZ US
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20120207937 | PAINT STAND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A paint stand system is provided. The system has a base and a podium. The base has a support and a shaft extending from the support and the podium has a hollow shaft, a stage coupled to the hollow shaft at the midway point of the stage, and a compliant clamp mechanism coupled proximate to each distal end of the stage. The hollow shaft of the podium is configured to slip over the shaft of the base, such that the podium is supported by the base and rotates about the shaft, which allows the podium to rotate around the base. In other words, while the base is stationary, the podium can be rotated through an entire 360° rotation. The compliant clamp mechanism operates to grip an object and to suspend the object so that an operator can work with or apply paint and other decorative features to the object. | 08-16-2012 |
Laurie Saunders, Cormondreche CH
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20110113599 | PORTABLE OBJECT WITH AN INTERCHANGEABLE BRACELET OR STRAP - The present invention concerns a portable object including a case ( | 05-19-2011 |
Mark Saunders, Tokyo JP
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20100119349 | SUBSTRATE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A system for aligning an end effector with a substrate in a substrate transport apparatus. The system comprises a first sensor connected to the end effector and a controller for moving the substrate transport apparatus. The sensor has a sensing path pointed in an outward direction. The sensing path does not intersect the substrate when the substrate is located on the end effector. The controller for moving the substrate transport apparatus moves the substrate transport apparatus, based at least partially upon input from the sensor, to position the end effector at a predetermined position relative to the substrate to pick up the substrate onto the end effector. | 05-13-2010 |
Matthew M. Saunders, Alexandria, VA US
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20130060632 | Methods and Systems for Providing Mobile Advertising Using Data Networks Based On Intelligence Data Associated with Internet-Connectable Devices Derived Using Graph Data Models - Computer systems and methods for providing mobile advertising using data networks based on intelligence data associated with Internet-connectable devices derived using graph data models are provided. In some embodiments, the computer systems and methods may comprise representing Internet-connectable device and associated data as nodes in a graph data model and relationships between the nodes as edges. In some embodiments, the nodes and edges may be traversed to help determine optimal ads to serve the Internet-connectable devices. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060638 | Methods and Systems for Providing Mobile Advertising Using Data Networks Based On Intelligence Data Associated with Internet-Connectable Devices - Computer systems and methods for providing mobile advertising using data networks based on intelligence data associated with Internet-connectable devices are provided. In some embodiments, the computer systems and methods may comprise determining an audience category associated with a user of an Internet-connectable device based on location and/or network events associated with the Internet-connectable device. In these embodiments, an audience value for the user of the Internet-connectable device may be determined based on at least the audience category associated with the user of the Internet-connectable device, wherein the audience value represents an audience segment comprising a subgroup of Internet-connectable device users defined based on at least one criterion. At least one advertisement may then be served to the Internet-connectable device, wherein the at least one advertisement is determined based on the audience value. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060639 | Methods and Systems for Providing Mobile Advertising Using Data Networks Based On Groupings Associated with Internet-Connectable Devices - Computer systems and methods for providing mobile advertising using data networks based on groupings associated with Internet-connectable devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the computer systems and methods may comprise receiving and/or retrieving events; grouping the events into an events group; determining an audience value for a user of the Internet-connectable device based on the events group, wherein the audience value represents an audience segment comprising a subgroup of Internet-connectable device users defined based on at least one criterion; and transmitting an advertisement to the Internet-connectable device, wherein the advertisement is determined based on the audience value. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060640 | Methods and Systems for Performing Proximity-Based Targeting of Advertisements to Internet-Connectable Devices and Utilizing Predicted Locations of Internet-Connectable Devices Using Data Networks - Computer systems and methods for performing proximity-based targeting of advertisements to Internet-connectable devices and utilizing predicted locations of Internet-connectable devices using data networks are provided. In some embodiments, the computer systems and methods comprise receiving from an Internet-connectable device at least one location event captured by the Internet-connectable device; determining a latest location of the Internet-connectable device based on the at least one location event; determining a proximity of the Internet-connectable device to a campaign location based on the latest location of the Internet-connectable device; and transmitting an advertisement to the Internet-connectable device based on the proximity of the Internet-connectable device to the campaign location. | 03-07-2013 |
Matthew Paul Saunders, Clifton Park, NY US
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20130177756 | Macroporous Carbon Nanofoam Composites - A carbon nanofoam composite (such as carbon nanofoam paper) includes a carbon foam of interconnected pores of ˜10-2000 nm in size with nanometric carbon walls having a thickness on the order of 20 nm. In embodiments, the carbon nanofoam composite has electronic conductivity of greater than 20 S/cm and optionally at least ˜100 S/cm. | 07-11-2013 |
Michael Saunders, Sandy, UT US
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20120058997 | IMIDAZO[1,2-B]PYRIDAZINE AND PYRAZOLO[1,5-A]PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides protein kinase inhibitors comprising imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds of the following structure (I) and (II): | 03-08-2012 |
20120122840 | COMPOUNDS AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof, including therapeutic uses thereof, such as methods useful for treating cancer. | 05-17-2012 |
20140329807 | HETEROCYCLIC PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides protein kinase having one of the following structures (I), (II) or (III): or a stereoisomer, prodrug, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R, R | 11-06-2014 |
Michael Saunders, Brussel BE
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20120148607 | ANTI C-MET ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind to the human c-Met receptor protein and that act as strict antagonists of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-mediated activation of the c-Met receptor and also inhibit HGF-independent activation of the human c-Met protein. | 06-14-2012 |
20120156206 | C-MET ANTIBODY COMBINATIONS - The invention provides a product combination or composition, and also multispecific antibodies comprising two or more antigen-binding sites (as antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof), wherein two the antigen-binding bind to distinct non-overlapping epitopes of the human c-Met protein. The product combination or composition or multispecific antibody inhibits HGF-independent activation of the human c-Met receptor protein. | 06-21-2012 |
20140205606 | ANTI C-MET ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind to the human c-Met receptor protein and that act as strict antagonists of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-mediated activation of the c-Met receptor and also inhibit HGF-independent activation of the human c-Met protein. | 07-24-2014 |
Michael David Saunders, Sandy, UT US
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20140296204 | CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to substituted heteroaryl derivatives. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to Formula Q: | 10-02-2014 |
20140357594 | NEW COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to heteroaryl compounds, containing a purinyl moiety, that inhibit DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) activity—including DNMT1, DNMT3a, or DNMT3b—useful in the treatment of cancer and hyperproliferative diseases. | 12-04-2014 |
Michael John Scott Saunders, Brussels BE
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20100028341 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES THAT MODULATE THE INTERACTION BETWEEN CELLS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that block the interaction between (a target on) an antigen presenting cell (APC) and (a target on) a T-cell. More particularly, the present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) a target on an APC (also referred to herein as “APC target”) or a target on a T-cell (also referred to herein as “T-cell target”). The invention further relates to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences | 02-04-2010 |
20100062004 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST GPCRS AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF GPCR-RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such amino acid sequences and polypeptides to methods for preparing such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such amino acid sequences or polypeptides; to compositions, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions, that comprise such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, nucleic acids and/or host cells; and to uses of such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells and/or compositions, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, such as the prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes mentioned herein. | 03-11-2010 |
20100092460 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST CHEMOKINES AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHEMOKINE-RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against chemokines, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to methods for preparing such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such amino acid sequences or polypeptides; to compositions, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions, that comprise such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, nucleic acids and/or host cells; and to uses of such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells and/or compositions, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. | 04-15-2010 |
20100136018 | Anti-FC-receptor single domain antibodies (nanobodies-tm) and therapeutic use - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) receptors for proteins with an immunoglobulin fold (Fc receptors), as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to methods for preparing such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such amino acid sequences or polypeptides; to compositions, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions, that comprise such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, nucleic acids and/or host cells; and to uses of such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells and/or compositions, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic puiposes, such as the prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes mentioned herein. | 06-03-2010 |
20100150939 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST A METALLOPROTEINASE FROM THE ADAM FAMILY AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADAM-RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present application relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against and/or that can specifically bind to metalloproteinases from the ADAM family, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such ammo acid sequences, and to methods of preparing the same. | 06-17-2010 |
20110053865 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST HETERODIMERIC CYTOKINES AND/OR THEIR RECEPTORS AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (at defined herein) heterodimeric cytokines and/or their receptors, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consists of one or more such amino acid sequences ( also referred to herein as “amino acid sequences of the invention”, “compounds of the invention”, and “polypeptides of the invention”, respectively). The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such amino acid sequences and polypeptides (also referred to herein as “nucleic acids of the invention” or “nucleotides sequences of the invention”); to methods for preparing such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to hose cells expressing or capable of expressing such amino acid sequences or polypeptides; to compositions, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions, that complete such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, nucleic acids and/or host cells; and to uses of such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells and/or compositions, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, such as the prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes mentioned herein. | 03-03-2011 |
20110105733 | SINGLE VARIABLE DOMAINS AGAINST THE NOTCH PATHWAYS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences (also referred to herein as “single variable domain(s) of the invention”. “Nanobody™ of the invention” or “Nanobodies™ of the invention”, ilpolypeptide(s) of the invention”) that are directed against (as defined herein) members of the Notch signalling pathway such as the four mammalian members of the Notch Receptors (Notch-1, Notch-2, Notch-3, Notch-4, hereinafter also “Notch Receptors”) and the five mammalian members of the Notch Ligands (the Delta-like family with “DLL1”, “DLL3”, “DLL4” wherein “DLL” stands for Delta-like ligand; the Jagged family with “Jagged-1”, “Jagged-2”, hereinafter also “Notch Ligands”), as well as to constructs that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such single variable domain(s) (also referred to herein as “construct of the invention” and “constructs of the invention”, “Nanobody™ of the invention” or “Nanobodies™ of the invention”, respectively). In particular, this invention relates to Notch pathway interfering single variable domains down- or up-regulating Notch signaling (also referred to herein “Notch-antagonists” or “Notch-agonists”). | 05-05-2011 |
20110129458 | BINDING MOLECULES WITH MULTIPLE BINDING SITES, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to binding molecules, such as amino acid sequences with multiple antigen binding sites. In particular, the binding molecules of the present invention have at least two antigen binding sites that partially or fully overlap with each other and that are directed against at least two different naturally occurring binding molecules. The invention further relates to uses of such binders, for example in methods for inhibiting and/or blocking of the interaction between said at least two naturally occurring binding molecules and a third naturally occurring binding molecule. | 06-02-2011 |
20110182897 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST ENVELOPE PROTEINS OF A VIRUS AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES - The present invention relates in part to amino acid sequences that are directed against and/or that can specifically bind to an envelope protein of a virus, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. | 07-28-2011 |
20110189203 | IMMUNOGLOBULIN CONSTRUCTS - The present invention relates to protein and polypeptide constructs that comprise single variable domains that are linked to an Fc portion. The immunoglobulin constructs comprise two polypeptide chains in which each polypeptide chain comprises two or more single variable domains that are linked, usually via a suitable hinge region or linker, to one or more constant domains that, together, form an Fc portion. The invention also relates to polypeptide chains that form part of such constructs and/or that can be used to form such constructs. The invention further relates to nucleotide sequences and nucleic acids that encode or can be used to express such constructs or polypeptide chains; to methods for producing such constructs and polypeptides chains; to compositions (and in particular pharmaceutical compositions) that comprise such constructs or polypeptide chains; and to uses of such constructs, polypeptide chains or compositions. | 08-04-2011 |
20110206660 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST CXCR4 AND OTHER GPCRS AND COMPOUNDS COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and in particular to CXCR4 and CXCR7, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences (also referred to herein as “amino acid sequences of the invention”, “compounds of the invention”, and “polypeptides of the invention”, respectively). Furthermore, the invention provides a new method of making amino acid sequences that are directed against transmembrane protein, and in particular for multiple spanning transmembrane proteins for which the native conformation cannot be reproduced in other “in vitro” system (e.g. GPCRs in general). | 08-25-2011 |
20110262427 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES THAT MODULATE THE INTERACTION BETWEEN CELLS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that block the interaction between (a target on) an antigen presenting cell (APC) and (a target on) a T-cell. More particularly, the present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) a target on an APC (also referred to herein as “APC target”) or a target on a T-cell (also referred to herein as “T-cell target”). The invention further relates to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. | 10-27-2011 |
20110282033 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTORS AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH GROWTH FACTORS AND THEIR RECEPTORS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against receptors for growth factors, compounds comprising such sequences, as well as nucleic acid sequences encoding the same. In one embodiment the invention relates to amino acid sequences that bind to a receptor tyrosine kinase. The receptor tyrosine kinase and/or growth factor receptor may be of human origin. In one embodiment the amino acid sequences are Nanobodies™. | 11-17-2011 |
20110294982 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST INTEGRINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) Integrins, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences (also referred to herein as | 12-01-2011 |
20110318347 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES TARGETING HUMAN CD4, CXCR4, CCR5, TLR4, ALPHAV INTEGRIN, BETA3-INTEGRIN, BETA1-INTEGRIN, HUMAN ALPHA2-INTEGRIN, CD81, SR-BI, CLAUDIN-1, CLAUDIN-6 AND CLAUDIN-9, RESPECTIVELY, AND NEUTRALIZING VIRAL ENTRY - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) human cellular receptors for viruses and/or bacteria such as e.g. Nanobodies specifically recognizing hCD4, hCXCR4, hCCR5. hTLR4, human alphaV integrin, human beta3 integrin, human beta1 integrin, human alpha2 integrin, hCD81, hSR-B1, hClaudin-1, hClaudin-6 and hClaudin-9, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. Said amino acid sequences may be used to prevent human cell entry of HIV, HCV, adenoviruses, hantavirus, herpesvirus, echo-virus 1 and others. | 12-29-2011 |
20120039870 | BINDING MOLECULES WITH MULTIPLE BINDING SITES, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to binding molecules, such as amino acid sequences with multiple antigen binding sites. In particular, the binding molecules of the present invention have at least two antigen binding sites that partially or fully overlap with each other and that are directed against at least two different naturally occurring binding molecules. The invention further relates to uses of such binders, for example in methods for inhibiting and/or blocking of the interaction between said at least two naturally occurring binding molecules and a third naturally occurring binding molecule. | 02-16-2012 |
20120076796 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST THE ANGIOPOIETIN/TIE SYSTEM AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES AND DISORDERS RELATED TO ANGIOGENESIS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against proteins from the group of the Angiopoietin/Tie family such as Tie1, Tie2, Ang1, Ang2, Ang3, Ang4, Angptl1, Angptl12, Angptl13, Angptl14, Angptl15, Angptl16, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more of such amino acid sequences. | 03-29-2012 |
20120264917 | BIPARATOPIC PROTEIN CONSTRUCTS DIRECTED AGAINST IL-23 - Biparatopic protein constructs that are directed against IL-23, and in particular against the p19 subunit of IL-23. The constructs comprise at least a first binding domain or binding unit directed against a first defined epitope on p19 and at least a second binding domain or binding unit directed against a second defined epitope on p19 (or the p19/p40 interface). The binding domains or binding units may in particular be a domain antibody, a single domain antibody, a dAb or a Nanobody®. The constructs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same can be used for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and disorders associated with IL-23 or IL-23 mediated signaling, such as inflammation and inflammatory disorders such as colitis, Crohn's disease and IBD, infectious diseases, psoriasis, cancer, autoimmune diseases, sarcoidosis, transplant rejection, cystic Fibrosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, viral infection, and common variable immunodeficiency. | 10-18-2012 |
20130130379 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST GPCRS AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF GPCR-RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such amino acid sequences and; to methods for preparing such amino acid sequences and polypeptides; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such amino acid sequences or polypeptides; to compositions, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions, that comprise such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, nucleic acids and/or host cells; and to uses of such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells and/or compositions, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. | 05-23-2013 |
20140141016 | ANTIBODIES TO CD70 - The present invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which bind to the human CD70 protein with high affinity and display potent inhibition of tumour cell growth. | 05-22-2014 |
20140147450 | ANTIBODIES TO CD70 - The present invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which bind to the human CD70 protein with high affinity and display potent inhibition of tumour cell growth. | 05-29-2014 |
20140235843 | ANTIBODIES TO CD70 - The present invention relates to antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which bind to the human CD70 protein with high affinity and display potent inhibition of tumour cell growth. | 08-21-2014 |
20150093377 | Amino acid sequences directed against the Angiopoietin/Tie system and polypeptides comprising the same for the treatment of diseases and disorders related to angiogenesis - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against proteins from the group of the Angiopoietin/Tie family such as Tie1, Tie2, Ang1, Ang2, Ang3, Ang4, Angptl1, Angptl2, Angptl3, Angptl4, Angptl5, Angptl6, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more of such amino acid sequences. | 04-02-2015 |
Michael John Scott Saunders, Brussel BE
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20140314743 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST IL-17A, IL-17F AND/OR IL17-A/F AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against (as defined herein) any of IL-17A, IL-17F and/or IL-17A/F including combinations thereof, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. | 10-23-2014 |
Mick B. Saunders, Plainwell, MI US
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20120180374 | Cushion for butt-end of fishing rod - An elastic cushion for enveloping the butt-end of a fishing rod. The cushion includes a unitary body having a cylindrical section at one end and a bulbous section at the opposite end. A central bore extends through the cushion. The central bore tapers from a large adjacent the one end to a second diameter located within the bulbous section to removably retain the rod in the central bore. An exterior surface of the bulbous section has a plurality of separate flutes for enhancing a frictional gripping of the bulbous section of the cushion body with the fisher-person's body and at least one of the flutes transitioning onto an exterior surface of the cylindrical section to enhance the frictional gripping of at least one hand of the fisher-person with the exterior surface of the cylindrical section. | 07-19-2012 |
Nigel Saunders, Marcq En Baroeul FR
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20080311241 | Breadmaking Improver - The present invention relates to a novel breadmaking improver comprising a preferment which is acidic and an acidity regulator, and also to the use thereof in a process for preparing a baker's dough for baking which contains this improver. | 12-18-2008 |
Paul Saunders, Christiansted, VI US
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20130183768 | Self-metering System and Testing Device with Casing and Sliding Member to Cut-off and Set Sample Volume - A testing cartridge for metering of a sample to be tested. The testing cartridge includes a casing defining a casing opening and a sliding member defining a sliding member opening. The casing opening or the sliding member opening can define a specified volume, wherein the casing opening and the sliding member opening collectively define a sample application region dimensioned to accommodate receiving an amount of sample exceeding the specified volume. The sliding member is movable transversely to the casing opening by having the sliding member and the casing traverse across each other's respective openings to remove excess sample from the received amount of sample and retain the specified volume from the received amount of sample. | 07-18-2013 |
Philip Saunders, Medina, MN US
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20120064956 | SPORTS STATISTICAL ANALYTIC DEVICE - A system and method of web-based computer software and hardware is disclosed for recording and analyzing sports statistics to allow a sports team to evaluate the efficiency of its team, players, lineups, games, plays, playbooks, and other related attributes. Computerized algorithms analyze thousands of complex event outcomes based on various user specifications to produce innumerable statistical results. The system is optimized for use on a touch-screen tablet computer but can also be accessed via any computing device with a web browser and an Internet connection. The invention is designed to be used in real-time, but can also be used after the game to record event information or analyze previously recorded data. | 03-15-2012 |
Ralph Saunders, Springfield, VA US
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20120240097 | METHOD OF PROVIDING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - A method for enabling a software developer to provide software development services to an end user. The software developer has a website and other network accessible computers that the end user can access to define for the software developer the nature of the custom source code or software to be developed for the end user. Based on the input by the end user, the software developer then develops, compiles and installs on one of its own computers the defined custom software or source code for review and testing online by the end user. The developed custom software or source code is made available for downloading onto the end user's computer once the end user has approved it online after review and testing. The custom software or source code is “work for hire” and is owned by the end user who has exclusive intellectual property rights therein. | 09-20-2012 |
Robert D. Saunders, Alpharetta, GA US
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20120269259 | System and Method for Encoding VBR MPEG Transport Streams in a Bounded Constant Bit Rate IP Network - Various embodiments of methods and systems for buffering a video stream to smooth out the variable bit rate in an MPEG 2 transport stream to a capped bit rate, while not causing packet loss on the network, and allowing the streams to pass through a bit rate constrained IP network are disclosed. One method includes conditioning a variable bit rate video content stream such that the frames are packed back to back into a constant bit rate stream such that filler packets are not required to approximate a constant bit rate. The packed video content stream, having a constant bit rate due to portions of the frames being packed into a given transmission segment, may be transmitted across a channel in a constant bit rate network. | 10-25-2012 |
Robert H. Saunders, Oak Park, MI US
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20130174385 | Anti-Rotation Worm Gear Clamp - An assembly for clamping a tube includes a fitting including a land, a bolt housing, legs, and a tooth on each leg, a band surrounding an axis, contacting the land and formed with holes spaced along the band, and a bolt located in the bolt housing, including helical teeth engaged with said holes for changing a diameter of the band and forcing the tooth toward the band as the band is tightened by rotating the bolt. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177349 | Slotted Grommet and Assembly - A grommet for securing a tube includes an oval hole having a wide portion and a narrow portion, a recess located between upper and lower shoulders surrounding the hole, an inclined surface to guide the grommet into a mounting hole, and a lower surface that can 5 be engaged by a connector on the tube. | 07-11-2013 |
Ryan Saunders, Bellvue, CO US
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20130340854 | BRACKET FOR SHOWERHEAD WITH INTEGRAL FLOW CONTROL - A showerhead bracket having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a valve and a valve housing. the valve may be operably connected between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The valve includes a valve inlet port, a low flow exit port and a high flow exit port. The valve housing is disposed between the fluid inlet and the valve inlet port. And the valve can selectively rotate within the valve housing. | 12-26-2013 |
Ryan Saunders, Medina, MN US
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20120064956 | SPORTS STATISTICAL ANALYTIC DEVICE - A system and method of web-based computer software and hardware is disclosed for recording and analyzing sports statistics to allow a sports team to evaluate the efficiency of its team, players, lineups, games, plays, playbooks, and other related attributes. Computerized algorithms analyze thousands of complex event outcomes based on various user specifications to produce innumerable statistical results. The system is optimized for use on a touch-screen tablet computer but can also be accessed via any computing device with a web browser and an Internet connection. The invention is designed to be used in real-time, but can also be used after the game to record event information or analyze previously recorded data. | 03-15-2012 |
Shane Anthony Saunders, Roswell, GA US
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20130066351 | APPARATUS FOR CREATING AN ANNULAR INCISION IN SOFT TISSUE - The present invention relates to a device and method for cutting an annular piece out of the soft tissue of a selected mammal. The device can be utilized in surgical situations such as capsularhexis. The device comprises one or more blades which when rotated, cut an annular path. | 03-14-2013 |
Shane I. Saunders, Denver, CO US
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20130103741 | Access of external data for inclusion within document - A client computing device has a document-editing application program to edit a document. The document issues a request to access external data stored on an external source for inclusion within the document. A client-side external data component at the client computing device receives and routes the request to access the external data from the document and returns the external data responsively received to the request back to the document for inclusion within the document. A server-side external data component at a server computing device receives from the client-side external data component the request to access the external data, routes the request to the external source, and returns the external data responsively received to the request back to the client-side external data component. | 04-25-2013 |
Shawn B. Saunders, Highland, UT US
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20120159391 | MEDICAL INTERFACE, ANNOTATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - In one aspect, annotating graphical elements can include displaying a graphical element at a user interface which provides annotation options for selecting areas for annotation, and options for adding highlighting and comments. A user uses the annotation options to select areas of the graphical element for annotation, to select highlighting and user input methods, to and provide comments. After receiving the user input, the graphical elements can be displayed along with the selected annotations. In another aspect, providing information about medical conditions can include presenting a user interface that includes a representation of an anatomical region of the human body. A user can use user-selectable display elements to indicate areas in the anatomical region in which a medical condition is experienced. After receiving the user input, the user can be presented with a selection of medical conditions corresponding to the selected areas, as well as information about medical specialists. | 06-21-2012 |
20140372955 | VISUAL SELECTION OF AN ANATOMICAL ELEMENT FOR REQUESTING INFORMATION ABOUT A MEDICAL CONDITION - Embodiments herein provide information about a medical condition based on user input. A user is presented with an anatomical assembly representing an anatomical region of the human body. The presentation includes user-selectable display elements which, when selected, indicate an area in the anatomical assembly representing areas in which a medical symptom is experienced in the human body. Upon receiving user input selecting one of the user-selectable elements of the anatomical assembly, the user is presented with a selection of a medical condition corresponding to the selected element of the anatomical assembly. The user is also presented with information about a medical specialist corresponding to the medical condition. | 12-18-2014 |
Silas Saunders, Pinecrest, FL US
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20130239317 | Oscillating Shower Assembly - An assembly including multiple shower heads affixed to a common manifold. This assembly includes a first shower head having a full body coverage oscillating motion, and a second shower head of traditional design and operation. Each of the first shower head and the second shower head are mounted on a common manifold, which in turn is connected to a water supply located within the shower. The manifold is further provided with valves for diverting water to one or the other shower head; and, for the dispensing of liquid soap from a soap dispenser, which is also connected to the said manifold. | 09-19-2013 |
Steve Saunders, Kaysville, UT US
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20140266572 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED - Systems and methods for communicating emergency alerts to a hearing-impaired user are disclosed. Queries are performed to one or more emergency alert databases to develop emergency alert notifications. At least some of the emergency alert notifications are filtered responsive to user selected criteria to select one or more filtered emergency alerts. An attention desired indicator is transmitted to a hearing-impaired user device that subscribes to a hearing-impaired relay service supported by the server if the one or more filtered emergency alerts are present. The filtered emergency alerts are transmitted to the hearing-impaired user device in response to a emergency information query from that user device. | 09-18-2014 |
Steven Saunders, Longmont, CO US
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20120246674 | DATA DRIVEN TEST FIXTURE FOR SYSTEMS OF WEB SERVICES - A data driven test system for web service or other service dependent on message exchange between service points or other communicating entities is contemplated. The testing system may be configured as a multi-stage tester having capabilities to conduct sequence, structure, and content test in order to narrowly identify errors of service points while subjected to a test protocol. | 09-27-2012 |
William Richard Saunders, Blacksburg, VA US
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20140365234 | Computer Network-Interfaced Method for Health Care Provider Active Reach Into Diverse Sub-Population Communities - A computer network-interfaced method for public health and health care provider active reach into diverse sub-population communities for the purpose of reducing health care treatment gaps of the population-at-large; comprising a network of computing means for health care provider administrators, a network-interfaced web software registration process requiring member user characteristics and health insurance information to parse members into sub-population communities; provider secure remote access control of network-interfaced computing means of sub-population community members during scheduled consultations, and production, broadcast and storage of protocol-driven life-episodes for actively screening member health care needs and improving social inclusion of sub-population community members. | 12-11-2014 |