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Alexander Lloyd, Redwood Shores, CA US
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20140280771 | MOBILE APPLICATIONS - Providing a framework for developing, deploying and managing sophisticated mobile solutions, with a simple Web-like programming model that integrates with existing enterprise components. Mobile applications may consist of a data model definition, user interface templates, a client side controller, which includes scripts that define actions, and, on the server side, a collection of conduits, which describe how to mediate between the data model and the enterprise. In one embodiment, the occasionally-connected application server assumes that data used by mobile applications is persistently stored and managed by external systems. The occasionally-connected data model can be a METAdata description of the mobile application's anticipated usage of this data, and be optimized to enable the efficient traversal and synchronization of this data between occasionally connected devices and external systems. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles Lloyd, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100269101 | EVENT LOGGING AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR APPLICATIONS - An event logging and analysis mechanism which creates an event object for event of an application to be logged. The event logging mechanism logs into the event object the start time, end time and other information regarding the event. The analysis of the collected event objects may include hierarchical and contextual grouping as well as aggregation of events considered to be identical. The mechanism operates independent of the application whose events it logs and can be turned on and off independently. A user may define the levels of hierarchy and contexts upon which to analyze the event objects. | 10-21-2010 |
20130198573 | EVENT LOGGING AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR APPLICATIONS - An event logging and analysis mechanism which creates an event object for event of an application to be logged. The event logging mechanism logs into the event object the start time, end time and other information regarding the event. The analysis of the collected event objects may include hierarchical and contextual grouping as well as aggregation of events considered to be identical. The mechanism operates independent of the application whose events it logs and can be turned on and off independently. A user may define the levels of hierarchy and contexts upon which to analyze the event objects. | 08-01-2013 |
Clifford J. Lloyd, Los Altos, CA US
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20150162298 | PACKAGED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH INTERIOR POLYGONAL PADS - Embodiments of a packaged semiconductor device with interior polygon pads are disclosed. One embodiment includes a semiconductor chip and a package structure defining a rectangular boundary and having a bottom surface that includes interior polygonal pads exposed at the bottom surface of the package structure and located on a centerline of the bottom surface of the package structure and edge polygonal pads exposed at the bottom surface of the package structure, located at an edge of the rectangular boundary, and including one edge polygonal pad in the vicinity of each corner of the rectangular boundary. The interior polygonal pads are configured such that a line running between at least one vertex of each of the interior polygonal pads is parallel to an edge of the rectangular boundary of the package structure. | 06-11-2015 |
David Lloyd, San Diego, CA US
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20080250516 | Prohormone Convertase 1 Mutation Associated with Obesity - The invention provides novel prohormone convertase 1 mutants that have at least partially defective enzymatic activities. These mutant PC1 enzymes are defective in their autocatalytic activities, but appear to have normal ability in processing proGHRH to its mature form. Also provided in the invention are non-human animals that harbor such a mutant PC1 gene. These non-human animals are obese due to the mutant PC1 gene. | 10-09-2008 |
David W. Lloyd, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20100209043 | NON-CONTACTING SIGNAL TRANSFER FOR ROTATING INTERFACE - An apparatus comprises a housing, a bearing member, and a transmission system. The housing has a channel in communication with an opening at a first end of the housing and a first surface at a second end of the housing. The first surface is substantially perpendicular to a rotation axis through the channel. The bearing member is capable of rotating in the channel around the rotation axis. The bearing member has a second surface substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis and substantially parallel to the first surface. The transmission system is coupled to the first surface and the second surface. The transmission system has a transmitter and a receiver. The transmission system is capable of emitting an electromagnetic radiation in a beam that is capable of being received by the receiver, while a rotation occurs between the transmitter and the receiver about the rotation axis. | 08-19-2010 |
David W. Lloyd, South Pasadena, CA US
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20090008503 | SINGLE-WIRE TELEMETRY AND COMMAND - Communication between a payload services unit (PSU) and a payload unit utilizes a single-wire interface used to power the PSU as well as to communicate telemetry and command signals. A telemetry and command (T&C) system includes a payload unit configured to respond to a plurality of commands and generate a plurality of telemetry data, an embedded service module (ESM) within the payload unit, and a payload service unit (PSU) configured to generate the plurality of commands and receive the plurality of telemetry data. A single-wire interface is coupled between the ESM and the PSU and configured to provide power to the ESM, wherein the payload unit and PSU are configured to communicate the plurality of commands and the plurality of the telemetry data over the single-wire interface. | 01-08-2009 |
20090015073 | RF SWITCH TELEMETRY SYSTEM & METHOD - The position of an RF switch, or switches, in a matrix switch drive system is monitored using AC rather than DC measurement techniques. Using the same wiring as the matrix switch drive system so as not to increase the size and weight of the switch installation, a low current AC signal is provided during non-actuation of the RF switch(es) to each of plural combinations of a capacitor and a microswitch serially connected across each switch coil. With the capacitor and switch coil exhibiting inverse impedance responses to increasing AC frequency, when the microswitch is open only the coil impedance is read and when the microswitch is closed only the capacitor impedance is read. Using a switch coil with an inductance of 1 henry and a capacitor with a capacitance of 0.1 farads, the difference in impedance between the microswitch ON and OFF states is an easily detectable two orders of magnitude. | 01-15-2009 |
Don Lloyd, Point Reyes Station, CA US
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20090046324 | SEQUENCING AND REPRODUCING SETS OF TEXT AND GRAPHICS ACROSS A COLLECTION OF PRINTABLE AREAS - A method of sequencing and reproducing sets of text and graphics across a collection of printable areas and a computer readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method. The method providing the user the ability to select many variables for the printing of labels for tabs. The method and computer readable medium providing for the creation of divider insert tab labels for the tabs of a set of divider inserts thereby identifying the divided contents. The method and computer printable medium provide for printing of the divider insert tab labels in an order that they are assembled into a binder. | 02-19-2009 |
Donald S. Lloyd, Point Reyes Station, CA US
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20080244440 | RIBBON-STYLE USER INTERFACE FOR A SOFTWARE APPLICATION - An electronic document generated in a software application is formatted for printing on a particular product using an executable template which is pre-designed with a set of template parameters. To assist the user in modifying the document, a ribbon-style user interface is configured to execute within the software application directly above the viewing area of the active document. The ribbon-style user interface includes a plurality of stacked tabs, each tab displaying task-related groupings of easily accessible functionality controls. The user interface includes a template tab which is provided with at least one grouping of controls which directly relates to the modification of the active template parameters attributed to the printable electronic document. In order to optimize functionality of the template tab, the controls provided on the template tab are customized for the intended product on which the document is to be printed. | 10-02-2008 |
George Kenneth Lloyd, Poway, CA US
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20080221122 | ANALOGS OF DEHYDROPHENYLAHISTINS AND THEIR THEAPEUTIC USE - Compounds represented by the following structure (II) are disclosed: | 09-11-2008 |
20110245260 | ANALOGS OF DEHYDROPHENYLAHISTINS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE - Compounds represented by the following structure (II) are disclosed: | 10-06-2011 |
20120277251 | ANALOGS OF DEHYDROPHENYLAHISTINS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE - Compounds represented by the following structure (II) are disclosed: | 11-01-2012 |
James Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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20110099430 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MONITOR A DIVERSE HETEROGENEOUS APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - A method to detect potential problems within a heterogeneous and diverse application environment. Operations data is received from a plurality of application servers within the application environment. The operations data pertains to operations performed at the plurality of application servers over a predetermined time interval. The operations data is aggregated. The aggregated data is compared to reference data, and a potential problem within the application environment is detected if the aggregated data deviates from the reference data in a predetermined manner. | 04-28-2011 |
20110185421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK SECURITY INCLUDING DETECTION OF MAN-IN-THE-BROWSER ATTACKS - A method is performed in a network security system implemented in a computer or electronic device that is coupled to secured online resources for detecting unauthorized accesses of those secured online resources. The method includes monitoring a user activity session. It is determined whether the user activity session is indicative of a hidden session by an attacker, where the determination includes comparing the user activity session to an average user activity session. | 07-28-2011 |
20140108790 | Secure Communication Methods - Secure communication of user inputs is achieved by isolating part of an endpoint device such that certificates and encryption keys are protected from corruption by malware. Further, the communication is passed through a trusted data relay that is configured to decrypt and/or certify the user inputs encrypted by the isolated part of the endpoint device. The trusted data relay can determine that the user inputs were encrypted or certified by the protected certificates and encryption keys, thus authenticating their origin within the endpoint device. The trusted data relay then forwards the inputs to an intended destination. In some embodiments, the isolated part of the endpoint device is configured to detect input created by auto-completion logic and/or spell checking logic. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108791 | Secure Communication Architecture Including Sniffer - Secure communication of user inputs is achieved by isolating part of an endpoint device such that certificates and encryption keys are protected from corruption by malware. Further, the communication is passed through a trusted data relay that is configured to decrypt and/or certify the user inputs encrypted by the isolated part of the endpoint device. The trusted data relay can determine that the user inputs were encrypted or certified by the protected certificates and encryption keys, thus authenticating their origin within the endpoint device. The trusted data relay then forwards the inputs to an intended destination. In some embodiments, the isolated part of the endpoint device is configured to detect input created by auto-completion logic and/or spell checking logic. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108820 | Secure Communication Architecture - Secure communication of user inputs is achieved by isolating part of an endpoint device such that certificates and encryption keys are protected from corruption by malware. Further, the communication is passed through a trusted data relay that is configured to decrypt and/or certify the user inputs encrypted by the isolated part of the endpoint device. The trusted data relay can determine that the user inputs were encrypted or certified by the protected certificates and encryption keys, thus authenticating their origin within the endpoint device. The trusted data relay then forwards the inputs to an intended destination. In some embodiments, the isolated part of the endpoint device is configured to detect input created by auto-completion logic and/or spell checking logic. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108821 | Trusted Data Relay - Secure communication of user inputs is achieved by isolating part of an endpoint device such that certificates and encryption keys are protected from corruption by malware. Further, the communication is passed through a trusted data relay that is configured to decrypt and/or certify the user inputs encrypted by the isolated part of the endpoint device. The trusted data relay can determine that the user inputs were encrypted or certified by the protected certificates and encryption keys, thus authenticating their origin within the endpoint device. The trusted data relay then forwards the inputs to an intended destination. In some embodiments, the isolated part of the endpoint device is configured to detect input created by auto-completion logic and/or spell checking logic. | 04-17-2014 |
James J. Lloyd, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20110056980 | DUAL-USAGE BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM - The present invention is a dual-usage beverage dispensing system for preparing and delivering a multi-component beverage as a liquid or as a semi-frozen/frozen beverage. | 03-10-2011 |
Jeffrey M. Lloyd, San Diego, CA US
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20150160415 | Flexible, Low Profile Kink Resistant Fiber Optic Splice Tension Sleeve - This invention is a method and system for addressing structural weaknesses and geometric differentials introduced to a cable when splicing optic fibers. The apparatus and method utilize structurally integrated layers of protective polymers and bonding materials selected for strength and flexibility relative to their thickness. This results in an apparatus having a minimally increased circumference compared to the cable. The method and apparatus include one or more strengthening layers which allow the repaired cable substantially similar flexibility compared to the cable, but prevent formation of sharp bends or kinks. The strengthening layers also allow the repaired cable a resistance to tension similar to the original cable. The method and apparatus further include an outer layer having a geometric configuration which includes sloped terminating ends designed to prevent the reinforced area of the cable from being damaged by the force of objects or substances in contact with cable. | 06-11-2015 |
20160091661 | Portable Fiber Optic Splicer - A portable splicer for an optical fiber can include a first case half and second case half with respective exterior and interior surfaces, which can be hingedly attached to define a case having an interior case surface. At least two clamps for receiving the cable to be spliced and a fuser can be attached to the interior case surface. A deployed configuration for the splice can be established, wherein the first exterior and second exterior surfaces are co-planar. In the deployed configuration, the fuser is located between the two clamps and the fuser and clamps are substantially co-planar. A first channel can be formed in the first exterior surface and a second channel can be formed in the second exterior surface. A bar can be slidably disposed within one of the channels, and can be extended into the other channel to thereby fix the case halves in the deployed configuration. | 03-31-2016 |
Jim Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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20100235908 | System and Method for Detection of a Change in Behavior in the Use of a Website Through Vector Analysis - A system and method for identifying the change of user behavior on a website includes analyzing the actions of users on a website comprising a plurality of parameters or parameters that identify the actions performed on a website including parameters or fields related to previous actions by that user or other users of the website. The parameters or fields are represented in a vector format where each vector represents a different session of activity on the website, page of the website, user of the website, or other attribute of the use of a website. Analysis is performed to determine if new sessions are similar or dissimilar to previously known sessions. | 09-16-2010 |
20100235909 | System and Method for Detection of a Change in Behavior in the Use of a Website Through Vector Velocity Analysis - A system and software for identifying the change of user behavior on a website includes analyzing the actions of users on a website comprising a plurality of fields or input parameters that identify the actions performed on a website including fields related to previous actions by that user or other users of the website. The fields or input parameters are represented in a vector format where vectors represent different sessions of activity on the website, pages of the website, users of the website, or other attributes of the use of a website. Analysis is performed to determine if new sessions are similar or dissimilar to previously known sessions and if a session is converging or diverging from known sessions based on the velocity and direction of the velocity of the vectors in the vector space. | 09-16-2010 |
20110214187 | System and Method for Network Security Including Detection of Attacks Through Partner Websites - A computer readable storage medium with instructions executable on a host computer. The instructions record a relationship between a partner site and the host computer, substitute a reference to the partner site with a partner site alias referencing the host computer, deliver the partner site alias to a client, replace the partner site alias for the reference to the partner site in response to receiving the partner site alias from the client and augment the address of the client with an address alias. The address alias is sent to the partner site. A partner action and the address alias are received from the partner site. The address is exchanged for the address alias. The partner action is delivered to the client utilizing the address. These operations are monitored to identify client activity that constitutes a security threat at the host computer or the partner site. | 09-01-2011 |
20110302653 | System and Method for Network Security Including Detection of Attacks Through Partner Websites - A computer readable storage medium has instructions for execution on a computer. The instructions monitor transactions between a server and a set of clients. An evaluation of session indicators associated with the transactions is performed. Individual sessions between the server and individual clients of the plurality of clients are isolated in response to the evaluation. | 12-08-2011 |
20120016633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF ANOMALOUS RECURRENT BEHAVIOR - A non-transitory computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to observe the distribution of the frequency of a recurrent behavior to form a histogram. A rehistogram of the histogram is computed to model the distribution of the frequency of the frequency of the recurrent behavior. The rehistogram provides an individual frequency relative to the total frequency of the recurrent behavior. The individual frequency is compared to a predicted frequency to form a difference frequency. An anomaly event is identified when the difference frequency exceeds an anomaly threshold. | 01-19-2012 |
John V. Lloyd, Pasadena, CA US
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20150287842 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM INCLUDING LIGHT TRAPPING FILTERED OPTICAL MODULE - A photovoltaic system that converts incident light into electrical energy that includes a light trapping optical module having a light randomizing dielectric slab with a first surface and a second surface, a first cell adjacent to the first surface of the slab that has a bandgap of lower energy than the energy of absorption onset of the dielectric slab, at least one filter element in optical contact with the second surface of the dielectric slab, and a sub-cell array with a plurality of photovoltaic sub-cells, wherein at least one of the sub-cells has a first surface that is in optical contact with the at least one filter element. | 10-08-2015 |
Joshua J. Lloyd, West Sacramento, CA US
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20110283402 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING PLANTS WITH ELEVATED BRIX - The invention provides compositions and methods relating to the separation of elevated Brix from linked but undesirable agronomic traits among progeny with introgressions following a cross between | 11-17-2011 |
Kevin Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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20140302783 | DETECTING INTERACTION AMONG ENTITIES VIA PROXIMITY - Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for determining interaction among animals via proximity relationships. An interaction between two or more animals may generally refer to any action by an animal that influences one or more other animals and that may be inferred based on a detected physical proximity relationship between the animals. According to various embodiments, proximity relationships between animals may be detected based on determining an approximate physical distance between computing devices associated with the animals. In other embodiments, proximity relationships between animals may be detected based on detecting the co-location of computing devices associated with the animals. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302842 | PROVISIONING WIRELESS DEVICE PROFILES - Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for provisioning wireless device profiles of a wireless computing device. In this context, a wireless device profile generally may comprise one or more network and device settings including network identifiers, network security types, network keys, and other configuration information that enables a computing device to connect to a particular wireless computer network. According one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises establishing, with a first device, a first wireless connection of a first wireless connection type; receiving, from the first device via the first wireless connection, provisioning data for establishing, with a second device, a second wireless connection of a second wireless connection type that is different than the first wireless connection type; establishing, based on the provisioning data, the second wireless connection with the second device. | 10-09-2014 |
Kevin Robert Lloyd, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20100211882 | REMOTE CONTROL OF A HOST COMPUTER - A host computer splits a display of the host computer into a grid including a plurality of grid areas. The host computer tracks a rate of display updates in each grid area. In addition, the host computer calculates a weighted average of all of the grid areas that an updated region of the display overlaps. The weighted average is based on the rate of display updates of each overlapped grid area and the percentage of the updated region that overlaps each overlapped grid area. The host computer compresses the updated region using a compression method selected from plural different compression methods. The selected compression method is selected based on the weighted average. The host computer transmits the compressed updated region to the remote client device. | 08-19-2010 |
20120002243 | DELIVERY OF SCAN SERVICES OVER A DEVICE SERVICE PORT - Delivery of scan services of a networked scanning device over a device service port interfaced to the network. An extended XML schema is comprised of an extension to a baseline XML schema which defines baseline functions exposed by the scanning device via the device service port together with baseline parameters for such functions. The extension defines an additional parameter for a predesignated one of the plural baseline functions. A scan job is created by transmission of a request to create a scan job over the device service port. A request for scanner functionality defined by the predesignated function is transmitted to the scanning device via the device service port. The request for scanner functionality includes a non-null value for the additional parameter. The additional parameter specifies a device command of the scanning device. Data responsive to execution of the device command by the scanning device is transmitted to the client via the device service port. | 01-05-2012 |
Kevin Russell Coates Lloyd, Poway, CA US
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20100216524 | APPARATUS PROVIDING PLURAL WIRELESS TRANSCEIVERS WITHIN A DESIRED POWER BUDGET AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The present invention provides an apparatus providing plural wireless transceivers within a desired power budget and associated methods. A plurality of wireless communication modules, each having a lower-power state and a higher-power state are provided, drawing power from a common source. Arbitration is performed to control which of the plurality of wireless communication modules are in the higher-power state, thereby controlling total power delivered by the power source to the plurality of wireless communication modules. | 08-26-2010 |
20110103384 | ROUTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONFIGURATION FOR NETWORK NAME RESOLUTION OF SAME - There is provided a routing device configured for operatively interconnecting a first digital data network (DDN) and a second DDN. The routing device comprises a first and second interface for operative connection with the respective first and second DDN and for transferring data packets associated with the first and second DDN. The routing device further comprises a processing system for processing the data packets and for transferring the data packets between the first interface and the second interface based upon address information encoded in the data packets. The processing system is configured with a routing device designation for identifying the routing device and a network address associated with the first DDN. Upon activation of the routing device, the processing system returns the network address in response to a network name resolution request for the routing device designation encoded in one or more first data packets characterized by one or more predetermined network protocols received from the first DDN. | 05-05-2011 |
20120011175 | SELECTIVE FILE PROVISIONING DEPENDING ON MODE OF OPERATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF ASSUMING A PLURALITY OF OPERATING MODES - The present invention provides a system, method and computer-program product for selectively providing operating information for operation of an electronic device, which is capable of assuming a plurality of operating modes. The system comprises a store and a file access module. The store includes a plurality of files and a plurality of file identification data sets. Each of the file identification data sets is associated with one or more of the plurality of files, which include the operating information. The file access module is configured for operatively interacting with the store and to select one of the file identification data sets based on an actual operating mode of the electronic device. Each file identification data set is associated with one or more of the operating modes. The file access module is configured to provide the one or more files associated with the file identification data set selected. | 01-12-2012 |
Lester J. Lloyd, Orinda, CA US
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20140121479 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS - The present invention pertains to a device and method for imaging of a human foot including a transmissive sheet with an upper surface configured to accommodate a sole of the foot, a light source positioned below the sheet for emitting light toward the sheet, and an optical path controller in the sheet or coupled to the sheet for altering a path of the light causing internal reflection of the light toward a predetermined region of the foot. The image can be analyzed for a predetermined characteristic associated with a human patient, and determination made whether the characteristic in the image matches the patient. Brightness in the image can be analyzed for tissue moisture information. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121532 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS - The present invention pertains to a device and method for monitoring of human feet including a transmissive sheet configured to bear at least 90 kg supported at a height of no more than 23 cm and having a foot image capture system below the sheet wherein an optical image sensor can capture a field of view including at least 250 cm | 05-01-2014 |
Lester John Lloyd, Florinda, CA US
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20160100781 | Oximeter Probe with Light Wavelengths to Avoid Surgical Dyes - A tissue oximetry device utilizes at least three or at least four different wavelengths of light for collection of reflectance data where the different wavelengths are longer than 730 nanometers. The three or four wavelengths are utilized to generate a range of reflectance data suited for accurate determination of oxygenated hemoglobin and deoxygenated hemoglobin concentrations. The relatively long wavelengths decrease optical interference from certain dyes, particularly methylene blue and PVPI, which may be present on tissue being analyzed for viability and further enhance the generation of accurate reflectance data. The wavelengths are 760 nanometers, 810 nanometers, and 850 nanometers, or 760 nanometers, 810 nanometers, 850 nanometers, and 900 nanometers. | 04-14-2016 |
Lester John Lloyd, Orinda, CA US
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20090048552 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVAL OF A MEDICAL AGENT FROM A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFERENT FLUID COLLECTION SITE - Methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological site, e.g., a physiological efferent fluid collection site, are provided. Aspects of the invention include fluid removal (e.g., aspiration) devices having a fluid removal element and a flow modulator positioned at a distal end of the fluid removal element. The flow modulator is configured to converge intersecting fluid flow paths into the fluid removal element. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 02-19-2009 |
20110118575 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE SORE DETECTION - The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for pressure sore detection. A modulated optical signal based on a digital code sequence is transmitted to human tissue. A temporal transfer characteristic is derived from the modulated optical signal. Tissue characteristics is determined based on the temporal transfer characteristic. | 05-19-2011 |
20120130257 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE MEASUREMENT POSITION TRACKING AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT - The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for pressure sore detection. A modulated optical signal based on a digital code sequence is transmitted to human tissue. A temporal transfer characteristic is derived from the modulated optical signal. Tissue characteristics is determined based on the temporal transfer characteristic. | 05-24-2012 |
20130035569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEMOMETRY - The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for hemometry in humans. Pressure is applied proximal to a target area in human tissue. A modulated optical signal based on a digital code sequence is transmitted to the target area. A temporal transfer characteristic is derived from the modulated optical signal. Concentration of an analyte is determined based on the temporal transfer characteristic. | 02-07-2013 |
20130131614 | Methods and Devices for Removal of a Medical Agent from a Physiological Efferent Fluid Collection Site - Methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological site, e.g., a physiological efferent fluid collection site, are provided. Aspects of the invention include fluid removal (e.g., aspiration) devices having a fluid removal element and a flow modulator positioned at a distal end of the fluid removal element. The flow modulator is configured to converge intersecting fluid flow paths into the fluid removal element. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 05-23-2013 |
20140046152 | Wireless, Handheld, Tissue Oximetry Device - A system includes an enclosure having a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The enclosure includes a display coupled to the processor where the display is visible from an exterior of the enclosure; and a battery within the enclosure coupled to the processor and the display. The enclosure includes a probe tip coupled to an exterior of the enclosure. The probe tip includes first, second, and third sensor openings. A first distance between the first and second sensor openings is different than a second distance between the first and third sensor openings. The enclosure includes code stored in the memory where the code is executable by the processor, and includes code to receive first data associated with the first and second sensor openings, code to receive second data associated with the first and second sensor openings, and code to perform SRS using the first and the second data. | 02-13-2014 |
20140148662 | Tissue Oximetry Probe with Tissue Marking Feature - An intraoperative tissue oximetry device includes a tissue marker that includes one or more pens or one or more similar ink sources, such that the tissue marker can mark tissue according to oxygen saturation measurements made by the tissue oximetry device, thereby visually delineating regions of potentially viable tissue from regions of potentially nonviable tissue. | 05-29-2014 |
20140155716 | Light Wavelength Selection for Avoidance of Surgical Dyes - A tissue oximetry device utilizes at least three or at least four different wavelengths of light for collection of reflectance data where the different wavelengths are longer than 730 nanometers. The three or four wavelengths are utilized to generate a range of reflectance data suited for accurate determination of oxygenated hemoglobin and deoxygenated hemoglobin concentrations. The relatively long wavelengths decrease optical interference from certain dyes, particularly methylene blue and PVPI, which may be present on tissue being analyzed for viability and further enhance the generation of accurate reflectance data. The wavelengths are 760 nanometers, 810 nanometers, and 850 nanometers, or 760 nanometers, 810 nanometers, 850 nanometers, and 900 nanometers. | 06-05-2014 |
20140266791 | PROGRAMMABLE MONITORING SYSTEM - The programmable monitoring system comprises one or more motion sensors, one or more temperature sensors, one or more door sensors and one or more pill box sensors. Each sensor is tagged with a unique code readable by a smart phone camera and software program which allows alarms on the smart phone to be set. The alarms are individually set for any or all of the sensors based on habits of the person being monitored. | 09-18-2014 |
Margaret Lloyd, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090271242 | Calendar-driven Business Intelligence - Techniques for aiding individuals in managing work activities. In one set of embodiments, information about work activities for an individual is received from a plurality of different business applications. The work activities relate to business transactions facilitated by the plurality of different business applications. Calendar entries are then generated for each work activity based on the received information, and presented in a calendar of the individual. In various embodiments, the calendar entries are generated automatically (i.e., without human intervention). By focusing on the time sequence in which work activities should be addressed, embodiments of the present invention enable individuals to quickly and efficiently prioritize and carry out their pending work activities, thereby improving the operational efficiency of an enterprise. | 10-29-2009 |
20100299174 | RULES DRIVEN FILTERING OF SERVICE REQUESTS FOR SHARED PROCUREMENT SERVICES - Techniques for supporting shared procurement services in an enterprise application. According to one set of embodiments, associations between procurement service providers and procurement clients are stored, where the associations represent outsourcing relationships between these entities in the operational structure of an enterprise. The associations are then used by the application to facilitate the management of procurement-related content and the processing of procurement transactions. In one embodiment, the associations enable procurement-related content to be created/managed centrally by a procurement service provider and then made accessible to procurement clients serviced by the procurement service provider. In another embodiment, a rules-driven mechanism is provided for routing procurement requisitions from procurement clients to associated procurement service providers for processing. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299268 | FRAMEWORK FOR SHARED PROCUREMENT SERVICES - Techniques for supporting shared procurement services in an enterprise application. According to one set of embodiments, associations between procurement service providers and procurement clients are stored, where the associations represent outsourcing relationships between these entities in the operational structure of an enterprise. The associations are then used by the application to facilitate the management of procurement-related content and the processing of procurement transactions. In one embodiment, the associations enable procurement-related content to be created/managed centrally by a procurement service provider and then made accessible to procurement clients serviced by the procurement service provider. In another embodiment, a rules-driven mechanism is provided for routing procurement requisitions from procurement clients to associated procurement service providers for processing. | 11-25-2010 |
20110078046 | ENHANCED SUPPLIER CATALOG COLLABORATION - One embodiment of the invention includes a computer-implemented method for supplier update of a procurement system. The method includes providing a customizable procurement entity to a supplier, receiving a modified procurement entity from the supplier, wherein the modified procurement entity comprises an update made by the supplier to the customizable procurement entity, reviewing and approving the modified procurement entity, and publishing the modified procurement entity to the procurement system. | 03-31-2011 |
20130318089 | CATALOG PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY ANALYSIS - Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for managing catalog information that can include tracking and reporting search terms used for catalog items searches. According to one embodiment, a procurement application can maintain a log of unique search phrases which returned no search results. For example, the log can maintain records from a specific time period. A count can be maintained to capture how many times a phrase was used for search within the specific time period, and used to rank the frequency of the search phrases. Search phrases that exceed that time period may be purged. The accumulated counts and associated search terms can be provided to the managers periodically and/or upon request in the form of a summary or other graphical and/or textual report or presentation. | 11-28-2013 |
Margaret Sue Lloyd, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140089138 | ONLINE STORE PRODUCT AVAILABILITY - A technique for effecting electronic commerce using a data network is described. The data network includes a plurality of subsystems which, together, form an integrated system for receiving customer orders for selected items via a data network, fulfilling the customer orders, and delivering the ordered products to the customers. Moreover, according to a specific embodiment, the integrated nature of the system architecture of the present invention allows the on-line merchant to provide a guarantee to the customer that the ordered items will be available to be delivered to the customer at the specified delivery date, time, and location. | 03-27-2014 |
Matthew Lloyd, Santa Monica, CA US
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20130144834 | UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR CANONICALIZATION - A computer-implemented method includes receiving a plurality of uniform resource locators (URLs), where the URLs identify content files, and where the URLs include at least one parameter. Fingerprints of the content files are identified. A first entropy of values of the fingerprints conditional on values of a first parameter is determined, and a second entropy of values of the first parameter conditional on values of the fingerprints is determined. It is determined that the first parameter is irrelevant to the identification of a unique content file by the URLs based, at least in part, on the first and second entropy values. | 06-06-2013 |
Matthew I. Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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20080229332 | Registering an Event - A computer-implemented method for registering an event includes detecting occurrence of at least one event to be registered in a sequence. The sequence is to have entries for occurred events, each of the entries being a number indicating at least one of the occurred events and being associated with an aggregation number reflecting a number of times the entry has been aggregated within the sequence. The method includes identifying a new entry for extending the sequence, the new entry comprising a first number corresponding to the detected at least one event. The method includes revising the sequence by adding the numbers of at least two entries whose respective aggregation numbers satisfy a criterion for aggregation. The method includes storing the revised sequence. | 09-18-2008 |
Meredith Lloyd, Susanville, CA US
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20150053582 | CANNULA HOLDERS - Cannula holders for holding a nasal cannula are described. The cannula holders may also be configured to hold a CPAP mask, BIPAP mask, nebulizer mask, or any other piece of medical equipment. The cannula holders may be used to help prevent a nasal cannula from coming into contact with unclean surfaces when not in use, helping to keep the nasal cannula clean. The cannula holders may help prevent a nasal cannula from falling onto the floor or elsewhere when not in use. The cannula holders provide an alternative to placing or hanging a nasal cannula on equipment, furniture, or elsewhere. | 02-26-2015 |
Meredith A. Lloyd, Susanville, CA US
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20130318922 | CANNULA HOLDERS - Cannula holders for holding a nasal cannula are described. The cannula holders may also be configured to hold a CPAP mask, BPAP mask, nebulizer mask, or any other piece of medical equipment. The cannula holders may be used to help prevent a nasal cannula from coming into contact with unclean surfaces when not in use, helping to keep the nasal cannula clean. The cannula holders may help prevent a nasal cannula from falling onto the floor or elsewhere when not in use. The cannula holders provide an alternative to placing or hanging a nasal cannula on equipment, furniture, or elsewhere. | 12-05-2013 |
Michael A. Lloyd, San Carlos, CA US
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20090006647 | Method and apparatus for performance and cost optimization in an internetwork - Systems and methods are described for supporting routing intelligence for evaluating routing paths based on performance measurements. The routing intelligence may include processes executed in a self-contained device. This device may control one or more edge routers, based on performance data from end users. In other embodiments, the routing intelligence device may be used solely to monitor one or more edge routers, producing reports but not effecting any changes to routing. Routing decisions may be injected to the edge routers via BGP updates. The devices may be stationed at the premises of a multihomed organization, such as an enterprise, ISP, government organization, university, or other organization supporting a sub-network coupled to an internetwork. In other embodiments, the routing intelligence comprises processes executed on a router. | 01-01-2009 |
Michael A. Lloyd, Belmont, CA US
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20090031025 | Load optimization - Methods, computer code, and means are described that can control load in a network. In some applications, the monetary cost of operating the network can be reduced. Utilization of links in the network can be monitored. A degree of suboptimality with respect to some criteria can be assessed. In some instances, the criteria could be based at least partly one or more monetary billing structures of some subset of two or more links. A subset of the forwarding decisions of one or more forwarding nodes in the network can be adjusted automatically, based at least partly on the assessing. The adjustment can attempt to reduce the degree of suboptimality. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031420 | Methods and systems for network traffic security - The present invention is directed to methods of and systems for adaptive networking that monitors a network resource of a network. The method monitors an application performance. The method categorizes a first subset of traffic of the network. The categories for the first subset include trusted, known to be bad, and suspect. The method determines an action for a second subset of traffic based on the category for the first subset of traffic. Some embodiments provide a system for adaptive networking that includes a first device and traffic that has a first subset and a second subset. The system also includes a first resource and a second resource for the transmission of the traffic. The first device receives the traffic and categorizes the traffic into the first and second subsets. The first device assigns the first subset to the first resource. Some embodiments provide a network device that includes an input for receiving incoming traffic, an output for sending outgoing traffic, a categorization module that categorizes incoming traffic, and a resource assignment module that assigns the categorized traffic for a particular resource. A traffic category for the device includes suspect traffic. | 01-29-2009 |
20100325272 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NETWORK TRAFFIC SECURITY - The present invention is directed to methods of and systems for adaptive networking that monitors a network resource of a network. The method monitors an application performance. The method categorizes a first subset of traffic of the network. The categories for the first subset include trusted, known to be bad, and suspect. The method determines an action for a second subset of traffic based on the category for the first subset of traffic. Some embodiments provide a system for adaptive networking that includes a first device and traffic that has a first subset and a second subset. The system also includes a first resource and a second resource for the transmission of the traffic. The first device receives the traffic and categorizes the traffic into the first and second subsets. The first device assigns the first subset to the first resource. Some embodiments provide a network device that includes an input for receiving incoming traffic, an output for sending outgoing traffic, a categorization module that categorizes incoming traffic, and a resource assignment module that assigns the categorized traffic for a particular resource. A traffic category for the device includes suspect traffic. | 12-23-2010 |
20150128224 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING ACCESS GRANTED TO USERS MOVING DYNAMICALLY ACROSS ENDPOINTS IN A NETWORK - A network analysis tool is provided in support of a data communication network having user devices at indeterminate endpoints wherein user identities, namely, the collection of meta-data about a user device of a network (beyond the conventional networking concept of an endpoint address), is modeled as fixed endpoints for purposes of tracking. More specifically, users at indeterminate endpoints are identified by modeling using user roles as models of the user devices. | 05-07-2015 |
20150180906 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING ACCESS GRANTED TO DYNAMICALLY PROVISIONED VIRTUAL SERVERS ACROSS ENDPOINTS IN A NETWORK - A network analysis tool is provided in support of a data communication network having dynamically provisioned devices at indeterminate endpoints wherein templates, namely, the collection of meta-data about dynamically provisioned devices on a network (beyond the conventional networking concept of an endpoint address), are modeled as fixed endpoints for purposes of tracking. In a specific embodiment, template groups are generated as network interfaces for a modeled template enforcement device, and template groups are represented as if they are network endpoints connected to a template enforcement device, and a device description for the template enforcement device is produced. | 06-25-2015 |
Nicole Lloyd, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20130133160 | Garment Hanging Accessory - A garment-hanging accessory includes a strip of material having a first end and a second end; and a clip having an engaging end biased into a normally closed position and openable upon application of pressure upon opposing levers at an opposite end of the clip, the levers connected by a spring secured about a fulcrum point between the levers, each end of the strip of material secured to a respective opposite side of each of the opposing levers, opposite ends of each lever, not secured to either of the ends of the strip of material, co-acting to define a garment engaging end when the clip is in its normally closed position. The unsecured portion of the strip opposite the clip is suspended upon a primary garment hanger. | 05-30-2013 |
Paul C. Lloyd, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080263364 | System and method for providing access to a computer resource - There is provided a device and method for providing access to a computer resource. An exemplary device that is adapted to provide access to a computer resource comprises a Universal Serial Bus (USB) security token having a pressure sensor that is adapted to detect pressure applied to the USB security token, and a structure that is adapted to create authentication information to be provided to the computer resource in response to a detection of pressure by the pressure sensor. An exemplary method of providing access to a computer resource comprises detecting an application of pressure to a USB security token, and providing authentication information to the computer resource in response to the detection of the application of pressure to the USB security token. | 10-23-2008 |
Peter Lloyd, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20140144429 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COMPOUND DELIVERY - Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine cessation. | 05-29-2014 |
20140190496 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COMPOUND DELIVERY - Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine cessation. | 07-10-2014 |
20150196060 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING DELIVERY DEVICES - Provided herein are methods, devices, kits, and systems for modulating aerosol particle size generated by an aerosol generating device (e.g., electronic nicotine delivery device). Also described herein are methods, devices, kits, and systems for modulating the delivery of aerosol particles generated by an aerosol generating device (e.g., an electronic nicotine delivery device) to the deep lung of a subject. | 07-16-2015 |
20150216237 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SMOKING URGE RELIEF - Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine urge relief. | 08-06-2015 |
Peter M. Lloyd, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20080306285 | Heat-Labile Prodrugs - Disclosed herein are heat-labile prodrugs, their preparation and uses. | 12-11-2008 |
20080311176 | Drug Condensation Aerosols And Kits - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided. The device contained in the kit typically, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Also disclosed, are methods for using these aerosols and kits. | 12-18-2008 |
20090062254 | Acute Treatment of Headache with Phenothiazine Antipsychotics - Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic. | 03-05-2009 |
20090258075 | Respiratory Drug Condensation Aerosols and Methods of Making and Using Them - Described herein are respiratory drug condensation aerosols and methods of making and using them. Kits for delivering condensation aerosols are also described. The respiratory drug aerosols typically comprise respiratory drug condensation aerosol particles. In some variations the respiratory drug compound is selected from the group consisting of β-adrenergics, methylxanthines, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, mediator-release inhibitors, anti-leukotriene drugs, asthma inhibitors, asthma antagonists, anti-endothelin drugs, prostacyclin drugs, ion channel or pump inhibitors, enhancers, or modulators and pharmaceutically acceptable analogs, derivatives, and mixtures thereof. Methods of treating a respiratory ailment using the described aerosols are also described. In general, the methods typically comprise the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of respiratory drug condensation aerosol to a person with a respiratory ailment. Methods of forming a respiratory drug condensation aerosol are also described. The methods comprise the steps of vaporizing and condensing a respiratory drug composition. | 10-15-2009 |
20100006092 | Aerosol Drug Delivery Device Incorporating Percussively Activated Heat Packages - Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The drug delivery devices disclosed can be activated by an actuation mechanism to vaporize a thin solid film comprising a drug disposed on the exterior of a hat package. Metal coordination complexes of volatile drugs, and in particular nicotine, from which the drug can be selectively vaporized when heated are also disclosed. The use of aerosol drug delivery devices comprising thin films of nicotine metal salt complexes for the treatment of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation are also disclosed. | 01-14-2010 |
20100294268 | Aerosol Generating Method and Device - A method and device are provided to generate an aerosol having a desired particle sizes, i.e., from molecular to about 10 microns, which can be used to effectively deliver a physiologically active compound to organs and tissues such as the lung, eye, mucosa and skin. The aerosol is formed through vaporization of the compound while mixing the resulting vapor with a gas, in a ratio, to form the desired particle size when a stable concentration of particles in the gas is reached. | 11-25-2010 |
20110240013 | METHOD OF FORMING AN AEROSOL FOR INHALATION DELIVERY - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug at a rate greater than 1000° C./s, thereby forming a vapor; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor, wherein the coated composition is in the form of a film less than 10μ thick; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor in less than 100 milliseconds, wherein the vapor has a mass greater than 0.1 mg; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240022 | AEROSOL FORMING DEVICE FOR USE IN INHALATION THERAPY - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a device that forms drug containing aerosols for use in inhalation therapy. In a device aspect of the present invention, a device for delivering drug containing aerosols for inhalation therapy is provided. The device includes a housing and an airway that has a gas/vapor mixing airway. The airway further includes a subassembly, which has a metallic substrate coated on its surface with a composition comprising a drug. | 10-06-2011 |
20110244020 | DRUG CONDENSATION AEROSOLS AND KITS - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided. The device contained in the kit typically, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Also disclosed, are methods for using these aerosols and kits. | 10-06-2011 |
20130032139 | Drug Condensation Aerosols And Kits - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided, wherein the device, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Methods for use are also disclosed. | 02-07-2013 |
20130276779 | METHOD OF FORMING AN AEROSOL FOR INHALATION DELIVERY - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. The method involves: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor, wherein the coated composition is in the form of a film less than 10μ thick; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another aspect, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided, wherein the method comprises: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor in less than 100 milliseconds, wherein the vapor has a mass greater than 0.1 mg; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy | 10-24-2013 |
20140060525 | Drug Condensation Aerosols And Kits - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided. The device contained in the kit typically, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Also disclosed, are methods for using these aerosols and kits. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060532 | Aerosol Forming Device For Use In Inhalation Therapy - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a device that forms drug containing aerosols for use in inhalation therapy. In a device aspect of the present invention, a device for delivering drug containing aerosols for inhalation therapy is provided. The device includes a housing and an airway that has a gas/vapor mixing airway. The airway further includes a subassembly, which has a metallic substrate coated on its surface with a composition comprising a drug. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066618 | Method Of Forming An Aerosol For Inhalation Delivery - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. The method involves: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor, wherein the coated composition is in the form of a film less than 10 μthick; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another aspect, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided, wherein the method comprises: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor in less than 100 milliseconds, wherein the vapor has a mass greater than 0.1 mg; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy | 03-06-2014 |
20150157635 | Method Of Forming An Aerosol For Inhalation Delivery - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. | 06-11-2015 |
20150250800 | ACUTE TREATMENT OF HEADACHE WITH PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIPSYCHOTICS - Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic. | 09-10-2015 |
Richard B. Lloyd, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20160042845 | Electrical Device - An electrical device having first and second electrodes and a layer of a conductive composite electrically in contact with the first and second electrodes. The conductive composite is a mixture of a semi-crystalline polymer and a conductive filler, the conductive filler including a plurality of particles containing an inner material including a first metal; and an outer material surrounding the inner material, the outer material including a second metal; and an intermetallic compound formed between the inner material and the outer material. The intermetallic compound has features from the inner material and the outer material. The device can be a circuit protection device. Also provided is a method of making a conductive composite by dry mixing the components. | 02-11-2016 |
Robert Lloyd, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090101001 | HIGH EFFICIENCY HYDRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION - The present invention generally pertains to hydro-mechanical transmission using fixed displacement motors and pumps in conjunction with two or more mechanical differentials to accomplish continuously variable transfer ratio change and a means to seek the operating point of peak efficiency. In addition a hydraulic transmission is described that uses only one differential. In addition, an all-mechanical by-pass feature is included to allow the operation of road vehicles at high speed for extended periods at high efficiency. A means is described to provide for mechanical stability under all operating conditions. One intended application is a hydraulic transmission system for vehicles using hydraulic regenerative braking. | 04-23-2009 |
Robert H.f. Lloyd, Los Altos, CA US
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20150285320 | SELECTABLE ONE-WAY AND/OR DOG CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - A sprag clutch assembly is provided for use within a hydro-mechanical vehicle transmission. The assembly provides for high packaging density of the transmission by allowing the related hydraulic devices to be located on the same side of the clutch assembly. An actuator causes the clutch to be engaged or dis-engaged. One version of the clutch can be designed either as a non-slip clutch or a one-way clutch. A second version of the clutch can be both a one way clutch and a non-slip clutch. | 10-08-2015 |
Robert Hugh Francis Lloyd, Los Altos, CA US
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20110056195 | INFINITELY-VARIABLE, HYDRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION USING FIXED DISPLACEMENT PUMPS AND MOTORS - This invention consists of two or more fixed displacement hydraulic pump/motors mounted on a common input shaft hydraulically connected to two or more fixed hydraulic pump/motors mounted on a common output shaft. The relative displacements of the pump/motors are chosen such that by selectively activating the individual pump/motors, the transmission ratio can be changed in the case when the input devices and acting as pumps driving the output devices as motors (conversely when driving the vehicle in reverse). Further, a hydraulic accumulator and reservoir are attached in a manner that allows the pressurized fluid to augment the flow produce by the input pumps in order to increase the transmission ratio. Similarly, the transmission ratio can also be reduced by causing the input pumps to pump fluid into the accumulator at the same time they are pumping fluid through the output motors. The transmission also contains a single speed all mechanical by-pass for use when cruising and an input reduction gear to increase the torque and power capacity of the transmission. | 03-10-2011 |
20120241274 | TWO-WAY OR DOG CLUTCH AND SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH USING TILTED OR ANGLED SPRAGS - This invention describes two types of mechanical clutches; a selectable one-way clutch and a two-way or dog clutch. Both clutches are constructed with sprags mounted on an axis that is tilted with respect to the axis of the shafts being connected by the clutches. Both engagement faces of the clutch are conical and parallel such that the clutches can be disengaged by withdrawing one of the clutch plates along the line of the shafts being connected. Sprags produce a one-way clutch. In the dog clutch, alternate sprags are mounted opposite to its neighbor, so the clutch is prevented from slipping in either direction. | 09-27-2012 |
20140126999 | High Efficiency Hydro-mechanical Vehicle Transmission - A vehicle transmission consisting of two or more fixed displacement hydraulic pumps mounted on a common shaft (input) which provide the fluid to drive one or more fixed displacement hydraulic motors on a second common shaft (output) and a means of selectively activating and deactivating the pumps and motors to change the rotational speed of the second shaft with respect to the first shaft. The two shafts are connected by a selectable one way clutch to allow the hydraulic elements to be bypassed under certain operating conditions. Variations include the use of a reduction gear driving the input shaft and a two or more speed mechanical transmission on the output shaft. A hydraulic reservoir and accumulator are provided for energy storage and to accomplish instantaneous torque control. When used to provide hydraulic regenerative braking, the roles of pumps and motors are reversed. | 05-08-2014 |
20150135700 | Enhancements to High Efficiency Hydro-mechanical Vehicle Transmission - This invention consists of the addition of a novel clutch arrangement which facilitates speed changing gears on both the output and input of the transmission and provides for a compact packaging configuration for a plurality of hydraulic pump/motors. The use of a small accumulator without a valve and a related reservoir absorbs the pressure shocks from rapidly opening and closing the valves that that select or de-select the pump/motors. It is also disclosed that two adjacent pump/motors on the same shaft can be constructed such that they share an input or output port thereby reducing the size of the combination. The transmission can perform the retarder function by placing a flow retarding valve in the re-circulating path in one or more of the pump/motors. | 05-21-2015 |
Seth Lloyd, Standford, CA US
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20140029011 | OPTICAL SENSOR HAVING A NON-NEGLIGIBLE SOURCE COHERENCE LENGTH - An optical sensor, a method of configuring an optical sensor, and a method of using an optical sensor are provided. The optical sensor includes an optical loop having a length and a laser source optically coupled to the loop. The laser source has a coherence length. Light from the source is transmitted to the loop as a first signal and a second signal counterpropagating along the loop. The optical paths of the first signal and the second signal are substantially reciprocal with one another and the first signal and the second signal are combined together after counterpropagating through the loop to generate a third signal. A ratio of the coherence length to the length of the loop is greater than 1. | 01-30-2014 |
Seth Lloyd, Stanford, CA US
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20100302548 | LASER-DRIVEN OPTICAL GYROSCOPE HAVING A NON-NEGLIGIBLE SOURCE COHERENCE LENGTH - A fiber-optic sensor, a method of configuring a fiber-optic sensor, and a method of using a fiber-optic sensor are provided. The fiber-optic sensor includes an optical fiber coil having a length and a laser source optically coupled to the coil. The laser source has a coherence length. Light from the source is transmitted to the coil as a first signal propagating along the coil in a first direction and a second signal propagating along the coil in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The optical paths of the first signal and the second signal are substantially reciprocal with one another and the first signal and the second signal are combined together after propagating through the coil to generate a third signal. The coherence length is greater than 1 meter or is in a range between 200 microns and 10 centimeters. | 12-02-2010 |
20110176140 | LOW-NOISE FIBER-OPTIC SENSOR UTILIZING A LASER SOURCE - A fiber-optic sensor includes an optical fiber coil and a laser source optically coupled to the coil. Light from the source is transmitted to the coil as a first optical signal and a second optical signal counter-propagating through the coil. The optical paths of the first optical signal and the second optical signal are substantially reciprocal with one another and the first optical signal and the second optical signal are combined together after counter-propagating through the coil to generate a third optical signal. The laser source is frequency-modulated or can have a coherence length longer than a length of the coil. | 07-21-2011 |
20120281225 | OPTICAL SENSOR HAVING A NON-NEGLIGIBLE SOURCE COHERENCE LENGTH - An optical sensor, a method of configuring an optical sensor, and a method of using an optical sensor are provided. The optical sensor includes an optical waveguide having a length and a laser source optically coupled to the waveguide. The laser source has a coherence length. Light from the source is transmitted to the waveguide as a first signal propagating along the waveguide in a first direction and a second signal propagating along the waveguide in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The optical paths of the first signal and the second signal are substantially reciprocal with one another and the first signal and the second signal are combined together after propagating through the waveguide to generate a third signal. The coherence length is greater than 1 meter or is in a range between 200 microns and 10 centimeters. | 11-08-2012 |
20150022818 | LASER-DRIVEN OPTICAL GYROSCOPE WITH PUSH-PULL MODULATION - A system and method for reducing coherent backscattering-induced errors in an optical gyroscope is provided. A first time-dependent phase modulation is applied to a first laser signal and a second phase modulation is applied to a second laser signal. The phase-modulated first laser signal propagates in a first direction through a waveguide coil and the phase-modulated second laser signal propagates in a second direction opposite the first direction through the waveguide coil. The first time-dependent phase modulation is applied to the phase-modulated second laser signal after the phase-modulated second laser signal propagates through the waveguide coil to produce a twice-phase-modulated second laser signal. The second time-dependent phase modulation is applied to the phase-modulated first laser signal after the phase-modulated first laser signal propagates through the waveguide coil to produce a twice-phase-modulated first laser signal. The twice-phase-modulated first and second laser signals are transmitted to a detector. | 01-22-2015 |
Stephen Lloyd, Los Altos, CA US
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20110254760 | Wireless Motion Processing Sensor Systems Suitable for Mobile and Battery Operation - The present invention relates to a combination of a 6-axis motion sensor having a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis linear accelerometer, a motion processor and a radio integrated circuit chip (IC), wherein the intelligence in the motion processor enables the communication between the motion sensor, the radio IC and the external network. The motion processor also enables power savings by adaptively controlling the data rate of the motion sensor, depending on the amount or speed of the motion activity. | 10-20-2011 |
20140210019 | LOW-COST PACKAGE FOR INTEGRATED MEMS SENSORS - An integrated MEMS sensor package is disclosed. The package comprises a sensor chip with a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface comprises an opening. The bottom surface is attached to a substrate with electrical inter-connects. A lid is coupled to the top surface with an adhesive material. The lid may have an opening to expose the sensor chip to ambient environment. | 07-31-2014 |
20140260704 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED SENSOR SYSTEM (ISS) - The present invention is directed toward a device and system having a sensor hub capable of receiving measurement outputs from a plurality of sensors and processing the measurements for output to other devices, from a single chip arrangement. The sensor hub provides for facilitating efficient communication among the sensors for improved high-level features, such as interpreting gestures or actions according to the context. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264645 | INTEGRATED STRUCTURE WITH BIDIRECTIONAL VERTICAL ACTUATION - A Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) device includes a first substrate with a first surface and a second surface, the first substrate including a base layer, a moveable beam disposed on the base layer, at least one metal layer, and one or more standoffs disposed on the base layer such that one or more metal layers are situated on the top surface of the one or more standoffs. The MEMS device further includes a second substrate including one or more metal layers bonded to the one or more standoffs resulting in an electrical connection between at least a portion of the one or more metal layers of the second substrate and one or more of the at least one electrode on the bottom surface and the at least one electrode on the top surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264656 | MEMS ACOUSTIC SENSOR WITH INTEGRATED BACK CAVITY - A MEMS device is disclosed. The MEMS device comprises a first plate with a first surface and a second surface; and an anchor attached to a first substrate. The MEMS device further includes a second plate with a third surface and a fourth surface attached to the first plate. A linkage connects the anchor to the first plate, wherein the first plate and second plate are displaced in the presence of an acoustic pressure differential between the first and second surfaces of the first plate. The first plate, second plate, linkage, and anchor are all contained in an enclosure formed by the first substrate and a second substrate, wherein one of the first and second substrates contains a through opening to expose the first surface of the first plate to the environment. | 09-18-2014 |
20150021727 | APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH INTEGRATED MAGNETIC SENSOR - A method and system for a device with a magnetic sensor element and magnetic storage elements is disclosed. The device includes an integrated circuit substrate. At least a magnetic sensor with a magnetic sensor element with a permanent magnet is disposed over the integrated circuit substrate. A plurality of magnetic storage elements, each with at least one permanent magnet is disposed over the integrated circuit substrate. | 01-22-2015 |
20150319365 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION - Systems and methods are disclosed for implementing optical image stabilization (OIS) in a mobile device. One or more functions associated with OIS may be performed by hardware and/or processing resources that are provided independently of a camera unit. | 11-05-2015 |
20150321903 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIERARCHICAL SENSOR PROCESSING - The present invention is directed toward a device and system having a sensor hub capable of receiving measurement outputs from a plurality of sensors and processing the measurements for output to other devices, such as by using a single chip arrangement. The sensor hub provides for facilitating efficient communication among the sensors for improved high-level features, such as interpreting gestures or actions according to the context. Two or more hierarchical processing levels may be provided so that sensor data processed at a lower level is output to an upper level for further processing or other operation involving the processed data from the lower level. | 11-12-2015 |
20150358740 | ELECTRICAL TUNING OF PARAMETERS OF PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATED TRANSDUCERS - Parameters, such as, quality factor and/or resonance frequency of an acoustic transducer can be electrically tuned. The acoustic transducer can include a piezoelectric layer deposited on a silicon supporting layer, a first electrode layer deposited on the piezoelectric layer, and a second electrode layer deposited between the silicon supporting layer and piezoelectric layer. In one aspect, a resonant frequency of the piezoelectric actuated transducer is electrically tuned based on modifying a voltage across at least a portion of the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. In another aspect, a quality factor of the piezoelectric actuated transducer is electrically tuned based on modifying a resistance across at least another portion of the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. | 12-10-2015 |
Timothy M. Lloyd, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20120250813 | SELF-CONTAINED EMERGENCY SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL POOL COOLING SYSTEM - An auxiliary system for cooling a spent nuclear fuel pool through a submersible heat exchanger to be located within the pool. In each train or installation, a single loop or series of loops of cooling fluid (e.g., sea water or service water) is circulated. The system is modular, readily and easily installed during an emergency and can be self operating with its own power source. Multiple trains may be used in parallel in order to accomplish the required degree of spent fuel pool cooling required. | 10-04-2012 |
Timothy Patrick Lloyd, Orinda, CA US
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20140266791 | PROGRAMMABLE MONITORING SYSTEM - The programmable monitoring system comprises one or more motion sensors, one or more temperature sensors, one or more door sensors and one or more pill box sensors. Each sensor is tagged with a unique code readable by a smart phone camera and software program which allows alarms on the smart phone to be set. The alarms are individually set for any or all of the sensors based on habits of the person being monitored. | 09-18-2014 |
Toby John Lloyd, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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20110216548 | Vehicle Lighting System - An illumination controller comprise at least one sensor configured to sense position and motion of an operator of a banking vehicle, an illumination adjustment actuator, and a controller configured to determine angular velocity and/or linear acceleration, and banking angle of the vehicle from the sensed position and motion signals. The controller controls the illumination adjustment actuator to direct the illumination in anticipation of and during a turn. | 09-08-2011 |
Tom Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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20090158212 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING RECENTLY-USED AND IN-USE APPLICATIONS FOR EASE OF NAVIGATION ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method of providing a user interface jump list application is disclosed, which reduces multiple functions into a single user interface function for electronic devices such as portable or mobile devices having computing and communication capabilities. First, the user interface jump list application provides a list of applications executing in the background on the electronic device. Second, the user interface application provides for the ability for the user to close, kill or quit (by giving an instruction) the application running in the background without having to activate or launch that application. The user interface application indicates applications that are active in a different font so the user can easily differentiate an application that is active from one that is not. The user interface application additionally provides a list of important or favorite applications for quick access and a list of recently used applications for quick access. A user can easily launch an application from this list. | 06-18-2009 |