Darling, US
Abe Denis Darling, Laurens, SC US
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20150209899 | METHOD FOR DRILLING A HOLE IN AN AIRFOIL - A method for manufacturing an airfoil is provided, the method including drilling a hole in a near wall of the airfoil using a laser drill and activating a back strike protection in a cavity of the airfoil. The method additionally includes detecting a breakthrough of a laser from the laser drill through the near wall of the airfoil and subsequently initiating a drilling subroutine, with the drilling subroutine including a continued operation of the laser drill. Such a method may provide for an improved hole, such as a cooling passage, in the airfoil. | 07-30-2015 |
20150209900 | METHOD DETERMINING HOLE COMPLETION - The present disclosure provides a method for determining a hole completing in laser drilling of a hole in a near wall of an airfoil. The method includes drilling a hole in the near wall of the airfoil using a laser drill. The laser drill may move in a pattern relative to the airfoil. The method also includes determining when the drilling of the hole is complete based on a calculated time duration between successive breakthroughs of a laser from the laser drill through the near wall of the airfoil, or based on a calculated time duration since the latest breakthrough of the laser from the laser drill through the near wall of the airfoil. | 07-30-2015 |
20150209901 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DRILLING PROGRESS IN LASER DRILLING - A method for detecting drilling progress in laser drilling is provided. The method includes sensing a process condition during the drilling of an airfoil, and sensing a change in the process condition indicative of a breakthrough of a laser from the laser drill through a near wall of the airfoil. The method additionally includes continuing to sense the process condition subsequent to the sensed change in the process condition to improve the accuracy of the breakthrough detection. | 07-30-2015 |
Andrew Darling, Bradford, VT US
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20110165646 | Super Sparger Microcarrier Beads and Precision Extrusion Deposited Poly-Epsilon-Caprolactone Structures for Biological Applications - In on aspect, the invention includes a microcarrier bead having a porous three-dimensional core having (a) a polymeric porous three-dimensional body having porosity of about 15 to about 90% such that at least 99% of pores are interconnected and have diameters of at most 200 microns, (b) an outer protective layer and optionally (c) a filler. In another aspect, the invention includes a method of making an artificial scaffold wherein a scaffolding material is extruded into a coolant and thereby creating a porous material having a porosity of between 15-90% such that at least 99% of pores are interconnected and have diameters of at most 200 microns. | 07-07-2011 |
Andrew Leete Darling, Syracuse, NY US
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20140129019 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER-AIDED TISSUE ENGINEERING FOR MODELING, DESIGN AND FREEFORM FABRICATION OF TISSUE SCAFFOLDS, CONSTRUCTS, AND DEVICES - One aspect of the invention provides a material delivery system including: a plurality of nozzles and one or more controllers adapted and configured to control the plurality of nozzles to simultaneously deposit heterogeneous materials including one or more cells to manufacture a part or device. Another aspect of the invention provides a method including simultaneously depositing heterogeneous materials including one more cells using a plurality of nozzles. | 05-08-2014 |
Brie Darling, Valley Glen, CA US
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20140120221 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A DECORATIVE BAKED GOOD AND DECORATIVE BAKED GOOD PRODUCED USING SAME - A method for providing a decorative baked good and a product made by the method is presented. The method includes mixing a plurality of different color batters to a desired enhanced batter thickness, distributing the plurality of different color batters in multiple layers of different color multiple adjacent color segments to form a decorative batter arrangement in accordance with a pattern, and baking the decorative batter arrangement. The decorative baked good includes a plurality of layers of different color multiple adjacent color segments formed from a plurality of different color batters of a desired enhanced batter thickness in accordance with a pattern. | 05-01-2014 |
Carson Darling, Boston, MA US
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20150068720 | Method and Apparatus for an Infant-milk Warmer - A method and system for controlling the storage and preparation of a container of milk for feeding is disclosed. The system employs collected information associated with the infant or the caregiver to initiate controls of the temperature of the milk without the user's interaction. | 03-12-2015 |
20150094830 | Network-based Care System - A networked computer-based system, method, and computer program product for providing care to an infant is disclosed. First data is received through a first communication path at an event server from a first device. The first device may be a childcare device or the first device may be a user device, such as a user's cellular telephone, networked personal computing device, or a health/sleep monitor. The event server also receives second data from a second device through a second communication path. The first communication path and the second communication path being at least partially different. The second communication device may be childcare device. The event server determines whether to send a control signal to a controllable childcare device or send a control signal to controllable childcare device. The event server uses the first and second data and applies the data to predetermined logic to determine a result. A control signal is sent to the controllable childcare device for changing the state of the childcare device and causing it to assume a different behavior. In the alternative, an alarm message is sent to the personal computing device of a caregiver based upon the result. | 04-02-2015 |
Carson Darling, Bellingham, WA US
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20130197387 | System and Method for Measuring Movement of a Body Part - A device and method for measuring movement of a body part of a subject. The method illustratively includes mounting on the body part, via at least one dielectric, at least two conductive elements in a manner as to define a fixed spacing between the elements and wherein the distance between the conductive elements and the body part varies with movement of the body part. Changes are measured in capacitance between the elements and the body part that result from movement of the body part. Data associated with the changes in capacitance is transmitted to a personal computing device | 08-01-2013 |
Carson J. Darling, Boston, MA US
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20140213937 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MONITOR AND QUANTIFY PHYSIOLOGICAL STAGES - Systems and methods detect respiration of a subject, process respiration data, and based on the processed respiration data, perform extended monitoring. A monitoring system is configured with sensors that can be worn by the subject to provide the respiration data. The respiration data is processes to create a stability index. The stability index is used to, for example, determine sleep stages. | 07-31-2014 |
Creed Darling, Franklin, WI US
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20110123824 | BRAZING MATERIAL - A brazing material comprising a substrate metal and a second metal, e.g., an aluminum alloy and zinc alloy, is disclosed. The zinc alloy serves as a temperature depressant to reduce the resulting liquidus point of the resulting mixture substantially below 540° C. such that the resulting alloy may be used in applications where the base metals to be joined require a filler metal with a lower liquidus point. The brazing material may further include a flux, e.g., as a core or coating. The flux shall have an active temperature substantially lower than that of the liquidus point of the brazing material. The brazing material may be delivered in a variety of different forms such as strips, rings, washers, rods, wires, and other such preforms. | 05-26-2011 |
Curtis William Darling, Freeburg, IL US
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20100075051 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SHIELD BLADE - A method and apparatus for coating a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a shield. The shield includes a substantially planar body including a thickness, a length, and a width. The body further includes a first edge matingly shaped complementary to a boundary between an area of an object to be coated and an area of the object to be protected from being coated, and a first side wall extending outwardly from a second edge of the body, the second edge adjacent the first edge. | 03-25-2010 |
20100088977 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FINISHING A WALL SURFACE - A method and system finish member for forming a wall surface is provided. The finish member comprises a substantially organic material having a length along a longitudinal axis and a thickness perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the finish member is flexible along the length in a direction of the thickness. | 04-15-2010 |
Daniel G. Darling, Bay City, MI US
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20130019791 | FLOATING DOCK SYSTEM - A floating dock system contains a polymeric foam core, a structural collar, attachment means connected to the structural collar and a protective coating adhering to and completely covering the polymer foam core and structural collar and is free of decking or plates that are independent of the structural collar between the top surface of the polymeric foam core and the protective coating. | 01-24-2013 |
Danielle B. Darling, Seattle, WA US
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20130080879 | Methods and apparatus providing document elements formatting - A system implements a style within a graphical user interface application by defining a style containing sets of attributes, each set respectively associated with a different type of display element. A user, using the system, defines a display element for display within the graphical user interface. The system then applies, to the display element, respective attributes of the style that correspond to a type of the display element; and displays the display element in accordance with the applied respective attributes of the style. | 03-28-2013 |
David R. Darling, Orlando, FL US
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20130176176 | DIMENSIONALLY TOLERANT MULTIBAND CONFORMAL ANTENNA ARRAYS - Some embodiments relate to a multiband antenna array formed on a flexible substrate. Low frequency antenna elements may be formed using nanoink. High frequency elements may be provided on a prefabricated antenna chip. The antenna array may be heated in a low temperature oven to sinter the nanoink into a solid antenna element. In some embodiments, an adhesive insulation layer may be provided which allows the antenna array to be attached to any surface. In other embodiments, the antenna array may be embedded in a composite material. | 07-11-2013 |
20150303554 | DIMENSIONALLY TOLERANT MULTIBAND CONFORMAL ANTENNA ARRAYS - Some embodiments relate to a multiband antenna array formed on a flexible substrate. Low frequency antenna elements may be formed using nanoink. High frequency elements may be provided on a prefabricated antenna chip. The antenna array may be heated in a low temperature oven to sinter the nanoink into a solid antenna element. In some embodiments, an adhesive insulation layer may be provided which allows the antenna array to be attached to any surface. In other embodiments, the antenna array may be embedded in a composite material. | 10-22-2015 |
David W. Darling, Tomball, TX US
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20130152356 | MATERIAL REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR USE WITH ARTICLES HAVING VARIATIONS IN FORM - A method of removing unwanted material from an article having a variable form can include scanning the article and determining, based on the scanning, a location of the unwanted material, determining tool paths of a cutting tool which will result in removal of the unwanted material, and displacing the cutting tool along the tool paths, thereby removing the unwanted material. A material removal system for removing unwanted material from an oilfield drill bit can include a rotary indexing device which rotates the drill bit about a longitudinal axis of the drill bit, a scanning device which scans an outer surface of the drill bit, and a controller which determines a geometry of the drill bit, based on at least one scan by the scanning device, determines a location of the unwanted material, and determines tool paths of a cutting tool for removal of the unwanted material. | 06-20-2013 |
Dennis Darling, Redington Beach, FL US
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20080232901 | Security barrier - An apparatus and method for installing and deploying a barrier utilizing one or more gas generators. The invention includes a barrier component installed beneath the ground surface or substantially parallel to the ground and raised by activation of the gas generator. The device can be trigger automatically without human intervention and thereby faster deployment of the barrier. The barrier can include a reactive component. The barrier can include plurality of telescoping barrier subcomponents. | 09-25-2008 |
20080232902 | Security barrier - An apparatus and method for installing and deploying a barrier utilizing one or more gas generators. The invention includes a barrier component installed beneath the ground surface or substantially parallel to the ground and raised by activation of the gas generator. The device can be trigger automatically without human intervention and thereby faster deployment of the barrier. The barrier can include a reactive component. The barrier can include plurality of telescoping barrier subcomponents. | 09-25-2008 |
Dion Darling, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100072208 | HIGH SPEED, SPILL-PROOF COOKING CONTAINER - A high speed, spill-proof cooking container is provided with a novel design allowing for faster cooking speeds for multiple food varieties as well as spill-proof features. The cooking container comprises a container body having an opening defined by a rim and a lid. Inside the container body spaced from the rim is a first ledge which divides the container body into an upper segment, and a lower segment which holds the contents to be cooked. The upper segment further contains a second ledge disposed inside the container body between the first ledge and the rim. In the most preferred embodiment, the second ledge is parallel to the first ledge. The lid is sized to pass through the opening and rest on the first ledge such that when the lid rests on the first ledge. The lid is spaced from the opening defined by the rim to separate the lower segment of the container body from the upper segment of the container body. The lid contains at least one vent and, preferably two vents on the parameter thereof forming a passage in the cooking container between the lower segment of the container body and the upper segment of the container body for steam and cooking contents to pass through. A steam trap is defined by the space between the first ledge and the second ledge for trapping the steam escaping from the lower segment through the vents and collecting to flow back into the lower segment of the container. A pot reservoir is defined by the space between the second ledge and the rim for trapping the steam and contents after it escapes from the lower segment thereby preventing spillage or boiling over. | 03-25-2010 |
Donald T. Darling, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20130298817 | Robotic Submersible Cleaning System - A cleaning system includes a chassis supporting a propulsion system for propelling the cleaning system across a surface. At least one sensor of a first type is coupled to the chassis, and a surface engagement mechanism is configured to maintain the cleaning system coupled to the surface as the propulsion system propels the cleaning system across the surface. A cleaning device is coupled to the chassis and configured to abrade the fouling from the surface, and a controller coupled to the chassis and in signal communication with the propulsion system and the first sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor of the first type and control the propulsion system in response to the signal. | 11-14-2013 |
20140230711 | Mobile Operations Chassis with Controlled Magnetic Attraction to Ferrous Surfaces - A chassis clings to a ship hull or other ferrous surface by a magnet that moves toward or away from the surface to adjust the magnet air gap and thus the attractive force. The magnet(s) can be the only clinging force or used with other sources such as a suction chamber or fluid jet drive. An internal magnet on a crank mechanism can pivot around a wheel rotation axis inside a wheel body having a non-ferrous traction surface or tire. The magnet gap is least at an angle perpendicular to the surface on which the wheel rests, and larger at an angle oblique to that, for varying the attractive force to two or more levels. The vehicle can be an autonomous hull maintenance device with sensors, controllers and actuators to sense, measure and clean away fouling. | 08-21-2014 |
Donald Thomas Darling, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20120006352 | ROBOTIC SUBMERSIBLE CLEANING SYSTEM - A cleaning system includes a chassis supporting a propulsion system for propelling the cleaning system across a surface. At least one sensor of a first type is coupled to the chassis, and a surface engagement mechanism is configured to maintain the cleaning system coupled to the surface as the propulsion system propels the cleaning system across the surface. A cleaning device is coupled to the chassis and configured to abrade the fouling from the surface, and a controller coupled to the chassis and in signal communication with the propulsion system and the first sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor of the first type and control the propulsion system in response to the signal. | 01-12-2012 |
Don Carlos Darling, San Jose, CA US
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20090161466 | EXTENDING FLASH MEMORY DATA RETENSION VIA REWRITE REFRESH - Providing for extended data retention of flash memory devices by program state rewrite is disclosed herein. By way of example, a memory cell or group of memory cells can be evaluated to determine a program state of the cell(s). If the cell(s) is in a program state, as opposed to a natural or non-programmed state, a charge level, voltage level and/or the like can be rewritten to a default level associated with the program state, without erasing the cell(s) first. Accordingly, conventional mechanisms for refreshing cell program state that require rewriting and erasing, typically degrading storage capacity of the memory cell, can be avoided. As a result, data stored in flash memory can be refreshed in a manner that mitigates loss of memory integrity, providing substantial benefits over conventional mechanisms that can degrade memory integrity at a relatively high rate. | 06-25-2009 |
Don Scott Darling, Pender, NE US
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20130029009 | Apparatus for Recycling of Protein Waste and Fuel Production - Example embodiments provide an apparatus that is useful for recycling protein waste and producing fuel from protein waste. Waste is ground by a grinding means and digested by a enzyme digest medium composed of enzymes, preservatives, inedible egg and or a waste fluid that may include other protein sources with or without fat. The ground proteins are digested with the enzyme in recirculated digest tanks. Fat can be collected from the tank by addition of acid and separation of fat from water with a centrifuge. Alternatively the ground protein and enzyme can be fermented and gas collected from the digest tank in a pressure tank with a compressor. The protein solubles are emulsified, separated from water, and extruded before drying. Either fat or gas can be used to fuel a dryer. Example embodiments provide a highly digestable paletable food stuff from protein waste which is usable for pet, livestock, or an aquaculture diet. | 01-31-2013 |
20140170297 | Method of Making an Animal Food Product by Customizing the Amino Acid Profile, Increasing Usable Energy Levels, and Improving Digestibility, and Compositions of the Method - The method disclosed herein comprises creation of an enzymatic digest medium containing feathers which may be rendered with a meat material to form a product, or may be dried after digestion has reached a desired level and then mixed with a rendered material. The composition disclosed herein comprises a product which, whether used as animal feed or as an additive or flavor to animal feed, provides a product having at least one of an improved amino acid profile, improved digestibility and more desirable levels of protein, lysine, and ash compared to the same amount of a carrier | 06-19-2014 |
20150050872 | Systems and Methods for Conveying, Anesthetizing, and Killing Poultry - In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber. | 02-19-2015 |
20150230481 | Systems and Methods for Conveying, Anesthetizing, and Killing Poultry - In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber. | 08-20-2015 |
Douglas Dean Darling, Portland, OR US
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20130222453 | DROP GENERATOR AND POLING WAVEFORM APPLIED THERETO - A drop emitting apparatus may include a drop generator having a piezoelectric element and configured to receive a drop firing waveform having a drop firing voltage pulse during a drop ejection period. A poling waveform may be applied to the drop generator during a poling period that occurs before the drop ejection period, the poling waveform having a poling voltage pulse that has a longer duration than that of the drop firing voltage pulse. | 08-29-2013 |
20140362135 | System And Method For Per Drop Electrical Signal Waveform Modulation For Ink Drop Placement In Inkjet Printing - A method for operating an inkjet printer includes identifying a pattern of ink drops ejected from an inkjet with reference to image data for a printed image, identifying a waveform component for an electrical signal operating the inkjet to eject an ink drop in the pattern of ink drops with reference to at least a portion of the image data, and generating the electrical signal with the identified waveform component to eject the ink drop in the pattern of ink drops at a first velocity onto a first location of an image receiving surface. | 12-11-2014 |
20150042735 | DUAL CHAMBER RESERVOIR PRINT HEAD - The disclosed print head has a two-chamber main reservoir that decouples wasted ink and purge volume in print heads. The two-chamber structure of the print head allows for varying flow of ink through the print head's internal manifolds without varying the wasted ink out of the jet stack. The main reservoir of the print head includes a recirculation chamber and an incoming ink chamber. A vacuum is applied to a vent in the recirculation chamber and a pressure can also be applied to a vent in the incoming ink chamber to cause bubbles in the jet stack to move into the recirculation chamber and be removed through the recirculation chamber vent. | 02-12-2015 |
20150054878 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEATING AND MEASURING TEMPERATURE OF PRINT HEAD JET STACKS - Print head jet stack heating and temperature measurement systems and methods are disclosed that both heat the jet stack and determine a temperature of the jet stack. The heating and temperature determination are performed by a flex circuit that includes multiple layers. One of the layers heats the jet stack and another one of the layers provides data that determines the temperature of the jet stack. The heating layer and the temperature sensing layer are separated by an insulative material in the flex circuit. The temperature of the jet stack can be sent to a print head controller that then determines whether to increase or decrease the temperature of the jet stack. | 02-26-2015 |
Eric M. Darling, Cumberland, RI US
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20150140558 | Methods of Identifying and Isolating Cells Using Molecular Beacons - Methods are provided for isolating lineage-specific cells from a population of cells using molecular beacons which bind to mRNA markers and then isolating the lineage specific cells from the population of cells based on the label of the molecular beacon. | 05-21-2015 |
George A. Darling, Wappingers Falls, NY US
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20080244570 | FACILITATING COMMUNICATION WITHIN AN EMULATED PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - Communication between processors and I/O communications processes is facilitated. During the communication, shared control blocks and input/output queues are updated without using locks. Instead, a lockless capability is provided to update the queues and control blocks, thereby enhancing system performance and minimizing the need for recovery processes. | 10-02-2008 |
Glen Darling, San Jose, CA US
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20080209413 | SOFTWARE CHANGE MODELING FOR NETWORK DEVICES - A method for software change modeling for network devices provides dynamic (on the device) and static (computer) change modeling. The same source code and libraries are used for both modeling applications, allowing a user to see the impact of activating or deactivating specific software modules without affecting the actual node. A master node passes a node the identity of the software package(s) to be updated and the dependencies. The node notifies its running processes about the update. If any of the processes determine that the update will degrade or have a negative impact on the operation of the node, it returns a veto to the node which sends a list of the processes that are impacted along with the reasons why to the master node. | 08-28-2008 |
Jim Darling, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110145414 | PROFILE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for profile management on a network are disclosed. A profile management system for first and second servers on the network may include a profile manager configured to manage a first profile that uniquely identifies the first server on the network; and an administrator configured to issue a command to the profile manager instructing the profile manager to migrate the first profile such that the first profile is no longer associated with the first server, and such that the first profile uniquely identifies the second server on the network, wherein at least one of the first and second servers is a conjoined server. | 06-16-2011 |
20120017077 | Managing Hardware Resources For Soft Partitioning - Methods and apparatus for partitioning a computer server system ( | 01-19-2012 |
Jon Darling, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090198637 | METHODS AND PROGRAMS FOR USE CASE MANAGEMENT ACROSS DOMAINS - A method for generating a repository of use cases for developing a solution or evaluating a solution, or both, in a first domain includes the steps of obtaining a first plurality of use cases for the first domain, obtaining a second plurality of use cases for a second domain, and determining a relationship between the second plurality of use cases and the first domain. | 08-06-2009 |
Jonathan Scott Darling, Pender, NE US
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20130029009 | Apparatus for Recycling of Protein Waste and Fuel Production - Example embodiments provide an apparatus that is useful for recycling protein waste and producing fuel from protein waste. Waste is ground by a grinding means and digested by a enzyme digest medium composed of enzymes, preservatives, inedible egg and or a waste fluid that may include other protein sources with or without fat. The ground proteins are digested with the enzyme in recirculated digest tanks. Fat can be collected from the tank by addition of acid and separation of fat from water with a centrifuge. Alternatively the ground protein and enzyme can be fermented and gas collected from the digest tank in a pressure tank with a compressor. The protein solubles are emulsified, separated from water, and extruded before drying. Either fat or gas can be used to fuel a dryer. Example embodiments provide a highly digestable paletable food stuff from protein waste which is usable for pet, livestock, or an aquaculture diet. | 01-31-2013 |
20140170297 | Method of Making an Animal Food Product by Customizing the Amino Acid Profile, Increasing Usable Energy Levels, and Improving Digestibility, and Compositions of the Method - The method disclosed herein comprises creation of an enzymatic digest medium containing feathers which may be rendered with a meat material to form a product, or may be dried after digestion has reached a desired level and then mixed with a rendered material. The composition disclosed herein comprises a product which, whether used as animal feed or as an additive or flavor to animal feed, provides a product having at least one of an improved amino acid profile, improved digestibility and more desirable levels of protein, lysine, and ash compared to the same amount of a carrier | 06-19-2014 |
20150050872 | Systems and Methods for Conveying, Anesthetizing, and Killing Poultry - In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber. | 02-19-2015 |
20150230481 | Systems and Methods for Conveying, Anesthetizing, and Killing Poultry - In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber. | 08-20-2015 |
Joseph Darling, Liverpool, NY US
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20140212904 | Fluorescence Assay For Ghrelin O-Acyltransferase Activity - An assay to detect ghrelin O-acyltransferase activity using an acrylodan-labeled peptide mimic of ghrelin that provides for high-throughput screening for ghrelin O-acyltransferase inhibitors and detection via high performance liquid chromatography. Alternatively, the assay for ghrelin acylation may be based on a synthetic peptide substrate that mimics the N-terminal sequence of ghrelin and has an environmentally-sensitive fluorophore attached to its C-terminal amino acid through chemoselective ligation. | 07-31-2014 |
Kevin K. Darling, Ringwood, NJ US
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20150177001 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A DYNAMIC TELEMATICS DASHBOARD - An approach is described for providing telematics information in connection with equipment. The approach includes scanning equipment available in a service vehicle, wherein the service vehicle is located at a service location. The approach also includes determining location information for the service location based on telematics information associated with the service vehicle. The approach further includes mapping the equipment to the service location based on the location information. | 06-25-2015 |
Kimberly A. Darling, Trabuco Canyon, CA US
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20110301972 | MEDICAL PAYMENT SYSTEM - A medical payment system is described in which a provider of medical goods and/or services submits, via telephone or other communications medium, a request for payment amount determination for a patient encounter. A price determination system determines which of a plurality of fee schedules negotiated by the provider applies to the patient encounter and calculates, based at least in part on information entered by the provider, a payment amount for the encounter, which it communicates to at least the provider. In one embodiment, the provider receives the payment amount information while the patient is at the point of service. In one embodiment, the provider may use the system to submit a claim for payment by at least one responsible party. | 12-08-2011 |
20120303380 | MEDICAL PAYMENT SYSTEM - A medical payment system is described in which a provider of medical goods and/or services submits, via telephone or other communications medium, a request for payment amount determination for a patient encounter. A price determination system determines which of a plurality of fee schedules negotiated by the provider applies to the patient encounter and calculates, based at least in part on information entered by the provider, a payment amount for the encounter, which it communicates to at least the provider. In one embodiment, the provider receives the payment amount information while the patient is at the point of service. In one embodiment, the provider may use the system to submit a claim for payment by at least one responsible party. | 11-29-2012 |
20130346100 | MEDICAL PAYMENT SYSTEM - A medical payment system is described in which a provider of medical goods and/or services submits, via telephone or other communications medium, a request for payment amount determination for a patient encounter. A price determination system determines which of a plurality of fee schedules negotiated by the provider applies to the patient encounter and calculates, based at least in part on information entered by the provider, a payment amount for the encounter. In one embodiment, the provider receives the payment amount information while the patient is at the point of service. In one embodiment, the provider may use the system to submit a claim for payment by at least one responsible party. | 12-26-2013 |
20150154365 | MEDICAL PAYMENT SYSTEM - A medical payment system is described in which a provider of medical goods and/or services submits, via telephone or other communications medium, a request for payment amount determination for a patient encounter. A price determination system determines which of a plurality of fee schedules negotiated by the provider applies to the patient encounter and calculates, based at least in part on information entered by the provider, a payment amount for the encounter. In one embodiment, the provider receives the payment amount information while the patient is at the point of service. In one embodiment, the provider may use the system to submit a claim for payment by at least one responsible party. | 06-04-2015 |
20150278464 | MEDICAL PAYMENT SYSTEM - A medical payment system is described in which a provider of medical goods and/or services submits, via telephone or other communications medium, a request for payment amount determination for a patient encounter. A price determination system determines which of a plurality of fee schedules negotiated by the provider applies to the patient encounter and calculates, based at least in part on information entered by the provider, a payment amount for the encounter. In one embodiment, the provider receives the payment amount information while the patient is at the point of service. In one embodiment, the provider may use the system to submit a claim for payment by at least one responsible party. | 10-01-2015 |
Kris Allen Darling, Havre De Grace, MD US
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20160023273 | METHOD FOR CREATING POROUS STRUCTURES BY PARTICLE EXPANSION - A process for producing a metal foam. The process includes mechanically working a metallic powder such that oxide particles are finely dispersed within a metallic matrix of the metallic particles that make up the metallic powder. The mechanically worked metallic powder is then annealed in a reducing atmosphere, which in turn reduces the oxide particles within the metallic particles such that H | 01-28-2016 |
Kristopher A. Darling, Havre De Grace, MD US
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20140026776 | HIGH-DENSITY THERMODYNAMICALLY STABLE NANOSTRUCTURED COPPER-BASED BULK METALLIC SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - High-density thermodynamically stable nanostructured copper-based metallic systems, and methods of making, are presented herein. A ternary high-density thermodynamically stable nanostructured copper-based metallic system includes: a solvent of copper (Cu) metal; that comprises 50 to 95 atomic percent (at. %) of the metallic system; a first solute metal dispersed in the solvent that comprises 0.01 to 50 at. % of the metallic system; and a second solute metal dispersed in the solvent that comprises 0.01 to 50 at. % of the metallic system. The internal grain size of the solvent is suppressed to no more than 250 nm at 98% of the melting point temperature of the solvent and the solute metals remain uniformly dispersed in the solvent at that temperature. Processes for forming these metallic systems include: subjecting powder metals to a high-energy milling process, and consolidating the resultant powder metal subjected to the milling to form a bulk material. | 01-30-2014 |
20140196813 | Apparatus and Method for Safely Depressurizing Milling Vials - The invention is an apparatus and method for safely depressurizing milling vials. The invention utilizes a machinist vise in communication with a pneumatic air cylinder mounted in a jig inside glove box enclosure. The invention utilizes a method for safely depressurizing milling vials. The milling vials are placed into the machinist vise inside the enclosure. The ram of the pneumatic air cylinder is placed on top of the milling vial and the pneumatic air cylinder is pressed firmly against the cap of the milling vial. Next, the air inside the enclosure is evacuated of atmosphere after which the pressure is slowly released from the pneumatic air cylinder. During this stage of the method the operator is a safe distance from the enclosure. As pressure is removed from the pneumatic air cylinder the ram is retracted and the cap of milling vial is removed. | 07-17-2014 |
20150375301 | BINARY OR HIGHER ORDER HIGH-DENSITY THERMODYNAMICALLY STABLE NANOSTRUCTURED COPPER-BASED TANTALUM METALLIC SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A binary or higher order high-density thermodynamically stable nanostructured copper-tantalum based metallic system according to embodiments of the invention may be formed of: a solvent of copper (Cu) metal that comprises 70 to 100 atomic percent (at. %) of the metallic system; and a solute of tantalum (Ta) metal dispersed in the solvent metal, that comprises 0.01 to 15 at. % of the metallic system. The metallic system is thermally stable, with the absence of substantial gross grain growth, such that the internal grain size of the solvent metal is substantially suppressed to no more than about 250 nm at approximately 98% of the melting point temperature of the solvent metal and the solute metal remains substantially uniformly dispersed in the solvent metal at that temperature. Processes for forming these metallic systems may include: subjecting powder metals of solvent and the solute to a high-energy milling process using a high-energy milling device to impart high impact energies to its contents. Due to their high-density thermodynamically stable nanostructured, these metallic systems are an ideal candidate for fabricating shaped charge liners for ordinance. | 12-31-2015 |
Michael Darling, Trenton, NJ US
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20120108996 | Wireless Controlled Neuromodulation System - An apparatus is disclosed for controlled neuromodulation. The apparatus includes a plurality of neural sensors, wherein each of the neural sensors is electrically connected to a separate signal conditioner. Each of the signal conditioners produces a neural sensor signal, which is analyzed by a separate threshold detector to produces a neural event signal when the neural sensor signal exceeds a threshold level associated with the threshold detector. Each of the threshold detectors is connected to a wireless transceiver and the wireless transceivers transmit the neural event signals to a processor. The processor analyzes the neural event signals and determines the presence or absence of a clinical brain state. The apparatus can be used to detect and control epileptic seizures. | 05-03-2012 |
Michael James Darling, Frazier Park, CA US
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20130186772 | Method for DNA Defined Etching of a Graphene Nanostructure - The present invention provides a method for etching graphene using a DNA sample of a predetermined DNA shape. The DNA sample is preferably placed onto a reaction area of a piece of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG), and both the DNA sample and HOPG are then preferably placed into a humidity-controlled chamber. Humidity is preferably applied to the HOPG to produce a film of water across the surface of the DNA sample. Electrical voltage is also applied to the HOPG to create potential energy for the etching process. After the etching is completed, the reaction area is typically rinsed with deionized water. | 07-25-2013 |
20140374273 | Method for DNA Defined Etching of a Graphene Nanostructure - Disclosed is a method for etching graphene using a DNA sample of a predetermined DNA shape. The DNA sample is preferably placed onto a reaction area of a piece of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG), and both the DNA sample and HOPG are then preferably placed into a humidity-controlled chamber. Humidity is preferably applied to the HOPG to produce a film of water across the surface of the DNA sample. Electrical voltage is also applied to the HOPG to create potential energy for the etching process. After the etching is completed, the reaction area is typically rinsed with deionized water. | 12-25-2014 |
Mike J. Darling, San Jose, CA US
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20140341504 | OPTICAL CROSS-CONNECT SWITCH WITH CONFIGURABLE OPTICAL INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS - An optical cross-connect switch having a fiber collimator array (FCA), a MEMS mirror array, and a folded 4F relay system. Each optical fiber in the FCA can work as an input fiber or an output fiber. The MEMS mirror array has individually tiltable mirrors, each mapped to a respective one of the optical fibers in the FCA. The folded 4F relay system is configured to image the FCA onto itself such that, for each input fiber, the tip of the fiber is imaged onto the tip of the intended output fiber. The MEMS mirror array can select the output fiber by (i) tilting the mirror mapped to the input fiber to cause light redirected by that mirror to impinge on the mirror mapped to the output fiber and (ii) tilting the mirror mapped to the output fiber to cause light redirected by that mirror to couple into the output fiber. | 11-20-2014 |
20150180603 | Wavelength-Selective Cross-Connect Device Having a Variable Number of Common Ports - A configurable wavelength-selective cross-connect (WSXC) device having an array of optical ports in which at least some of the ports are configurable to operate as common ports or as plural ports. The configurable WSXC device includes a MEMS mirror array whose mirrors are tiltable in a manner that enables, e.g., reconfigurations of the configurable WSXC device that result in a change of the number of common ports therein. In one possible configuration, the configurable WSXC device can operate as 1×M | 06-25-2015 |
Neil Lawrence Darling, Mount Bethel, PA US
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20140256637 | ROMIDEPSIN SOLID FORMS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides solid forms of a compound of formula I. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides crystalline forms of Compound I. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides solvate forms of Compound I. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides amorphous Compound I. | 09-11-2014 |
Paula K. Darling, Great Falls, VA US
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20100114777 | Administration of Dual Component Financial Instruments - Methods and systems for administering a dual component financial instrument (DCFI) are described. The DCFI includes a revolving loan component and one or more installment loans. A holder of the DCFI account can use the revolving loan to pay for expenses, e.g., educational expenses. At predetermined intervals, e.g., annually on the anniversary date of the DCFI account, a new installment loan is automatically created on behalf of the account holder to pay off the revolving loan. Automatically creating an installment loan to pay off the revolving loan frees up the revolving loan for use by the borrower to pay for expenses during the next interval, e.g., the next school year, and allows the lender to quickly and efficiently securitize portions of the funds provided to the borrower. | 05-06-2010 |
Richard Darling, Vista, CA US
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20110195686 | Personal Emergency Response System with Alternative Voice Line Capability - A communication system comprises a transmitter, a console in operative communication with the transmitter, an audible communication device and a tone simulator. The transmitter is in operative communication with the console and operative to send a first signal to the console. The console is operatively connected to a communication network and is operative to send a second signal over the communication network to at least two response systems. The console comprises a receiver operative to receive the first signal from the transmitter, a controller operative to compare the first signal from the transmitter with a set of pre-determined values, access a communication network and dial one of the at least two pre-programmed voice line addresses, and a communication interface operative to connect the receiver to a communication network. The audible communication device is coupled to the controller and the communication interface. Each pre-programmed voice line address corresponds to one of the two different response systems. The tone simulator generates a first tone upon connection of a voice line communication to one of the two different response systems and a second tone upon termination of audible communication on the voice line between a user of the communication system and an individual at one of the two different response systems. The first tone signals to the console that the voice line communication has begun, and the second tone signals to the console that the voice line communication has ended. | 08-11-2011 |
Richard Darling, Egg Harbor City, NJ US
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20090108532 | Changeable gaming table - The present invention relates to a changeable gaming table system including one or more projectors for projecting an image of a game onto the gaming table. The gaming table can be formed of felt. The image can include a playing portion and a betting portion. Game pieces can be received in the playing portion. In one embodiment, the image is changed during or playing of the game. In one embodiment, the image or portions of the image can be highlighted during or after playing of the game. | 04-30-2009 |
20100120512 | RFID SHUFFLER SYSTEM FOR GAME PIECES - The present invention relates to a RFID shuffler system in which a radio frequency identification (RFID) is associated with each game piece. The game pieces can be, for example, revealer devices, cards, and dice or Mah Jongg tiles. A random number generator selects an identification value and sends an activation signal to the RFID tag of the game piece matching the identification value. For example, a RFID reader can read the RFID tag including the selected identification value. After the activation signal is received at the RFID tag of the game piece, the game piece can be activated, for example, by having activation of an associated light or activation of a vibration or sound. Alternatively, a housing or game board can activate received game pieces for selection of the game pieces. | 05-13-2010 |
Richard Darling, Poway, CA US
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20150123797 | Event Communication Apparatus and Method - A method and apparatus is described for transmitting event codes from a base station to a remote location. In one embodiment, a method is described, executed by a processor within an event communication module, the method comprising receiving an encoded event code from a base station over an interface connection, selecting a first transmission method from two or more communication methods based on the received event code, encoding the event code based on the first communication method, and transmitting the encoded event code to remote location by a communication module configured to communicate using the first communication method. | 05-07-2015 |
20150140951 | Personal Emergency Response System - A wearable transmitter for transmitting emergency and non-emergency signals to a base station. The wearable transmitter comprises a first button associated with an emergency condition, a second button associated with a non-emergency condition, a transmitter for transmitting the emergency and non-emergency signals to a base station, and a processor coupled to the first button, the second button, and the transmitter, for causing the transmitter to transmit the emergency signal to the base station when a user of the transmitter activates the first button and for causing the transmitter to transmit the non-emergency signal to the base station when a user of the transmitter activates the second button. | 05-21-2015 |
Richard Michael Darling, Natick, MA US
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20140280564 | Displaying Social Media Content - In one aspect, in general, a method includes, at a social media playback system, receiving social media content from at least one social media service, the social media content comprising elements of social media, receiving schedule data pertaining to a media program from a media provider, identifying, at least in part based on the schedule data, social media content relevant to the media program, and storing data associating the identified social media content and the media program, the data indicating timing information associated with respective elements of social media content, at least some of the timing information expressed as an offset relative to a time associated with the media program. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert A. Darling, Suwanee, GA US
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20100086436 | ONSITE CHEMISTRY AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM - An onsite chemistry air filtration system to remove gaseous contaminants from air is disclosed. The onsite chemistry air filtration system of the present invention comprises: a conventional particulate filtration section, a photochemical filtration section, a static gas phase filtration section and a catalytic filtration section. The conventional particulate filtration section captures solids and condensables. In the photochemical filtration section, UV lamps generate bio-destruction and surface photochemical activity on a semiconductor catalyst material, provide a radiation source to irradiate airborne contaminant molecules and to energize their states to promote reactions and generate airborne ozone and radicals. In the static gas phase filtration section, gas phase filtration media is used to capture contaminants, concentrate them in a relatively confined space and allow airborne generated chemistries to concentrate and react in-situ, thereby creating a regeneration effect on the media. In the catalytic filtration section, catalytic media scavenges and converts airborne radicals and ozone to harmless by-products. | 04-08-2010 |
Robert Bruce Darling, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20150359452 | IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward obtaining a plurality of impedance-measurement signals while a set of at least three electrodes are concurrently contacting a user. Additionally, various aspects of the present disclosure include determining a plurality of pulse characteristic signals based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted from one of the impedance-measurement signals and is used as a timing reference to extract and process another of the pulse characteristic signals. | 12-17-2015 |
20150359486 | DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING AUTOMATIC USER-RESPONSIVE AND USER-SPECIFIC PHYSIOLOGICAL-METER PLATFORM - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. While the plurality of electrodes is concurrently contacting a limb or other extremity of the user, measurement signals are obtained from the plurality of electrodes. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings specific to the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals and comparisons of user-obtained data are made relative to user-data profiles stored in the memory circuit. | 12-17-2015 |
20160022156 | DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING AUTOMATIC USER-RESPONSIVE AND USER-SPECIFIC PHYSIOLOGICAL-METER PLATFORM - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings specific to the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals and comparisons of user-obtained data are made relative to user-data profiles stored in the memory circuit. | 01-28-2016 |
Robert Bruce Darling, Seattle, WA US
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20150359441 | IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward obtaining a plurality of impedance-measurement signals while a set of at least three electrodes are concurrently contacting a user. Additionally, various aspects of the present disclosure include determining a plurality of pulse characteristic signals based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted from one of the impedance-measurement signals and is used as a timing reference to extract and process another of the pulse characteristic signals. | 12-17-2015 |
20150359492 | DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING AUTOMATIC USER RECOGNITION AND OBTAINING IMPEDANCE-MEASUREMENT SIGNALS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. While the plurality of electrodes is concurrently contacting a limb or other extremity of the user, measurement signals are obtained from the plurality of electrodes. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings of the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted, and used as a timing reference to extract and process another pulse characteristic signal. | 12-17-2015 |
Ryan James Darling, Fortville, IN US
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20100260754 | DKK-1 ANTIBODIES - The invention provides human engineered antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to, and inhibit the activity of, human DKK-1, and which are effective in treating diseases in which pathogenesis is mediated by DKK-1. | 10-14-2010 |
20110305711 | CGRP ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof. In addition, the present invention provides the use of the human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain. | 12-15-2011 |
20150259415 | CGRP ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof. In addition, the present invention provides the use of the human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain. | 09-17-2015 |
Ryan James Darling, Fishers, IN US
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20130071405 | ANTIBODIES TO PCSK9 AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies to proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), or antigen-binding fragments thereof, compositions comprising such PCSK9 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments, and methods of using the same for the treatment of hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia. | 03-21-2013 |
20130085098 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 VARIANTS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and/or stable variants of human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 variants, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, or metabolic syndrome, or any combination thereof, using such variants. | 04-04-2013 |
20130324460 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 VARIANTS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and/or stable variants of human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 variants, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, or metabolic syndrome, or any combination thereof, using such variants. | 12-05-2013 |
20130330336 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 PROTEINS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and stable human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 proteins, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and/or metabolic syndrome using such proteins. | 12-12-2013 |
20140056893 | Homodimeric Proteins - This present invention relates to a homodimeric protein comprising fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the homodimeric protein, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and/or metabolic syndrome using such homodimeric protein. | 02-27-2014 |
20150141327 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 VARIANTS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and stable human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) variants, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 variants, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and/or metabolic syndrome using such variants. | 05-21-2015 |
Serena M. Darling, Dubuque, IA US
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20140329451 | DUAL-PIVOT HINGE FOR FAN - A system comprises a compartment, a fan, and a dual-pivot hinge. The compartment comprises an interior region and an access opening in communication with the interior region. The dual-pivot hinge mounts the fan to the compartment. | 11-06-2014 |
Seth B. Darling, Chicago, IL US
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20100078066 | HYBRID SOLAR CELLS VIA UV-POLYMERIZATION OF POLYMER PRECURSOR - A hybrid photovoltaic cell comprising a composite substrate of a nanotube or nanorod array of metal oxide infiltrated with a monomer precursor and subsequently polymerized in situ via UV irradiation. In an embodiment, the photovoltaic cell comprises an electron accepting TiO | 04-01-2010 |
20120046421 | Ordered Nanoscale Domains by Infiltration of Block Copolymers - A method of preparing tunable inorganic patterned nanofeatures by infiltration of a block copolymer scaffold having a plurality of self-assembled periodic polymer microdomains. The method may be used sequential infiltration synthesis (SIS), related to atomic layer deposition (ALD). The method includes selecting a metal precursor that is configured to selectively react with the copolymer unit defining the microdomain but is substantially non-reactive with another polymer unit of the copolymer. A tunable inorganic features is selectively formed on the microdomain to form a hybrid organic/inorganic composite material of the metal precursor and a co-reactant. The organic component may be optionally removed to obtain an inorganic feature s with patterned nanostructures defined by the configuration of the microdomain. | 02-23-2012 |
20120241411 | SEQUENTIAL INFILTRATION SYNTHESIS FOR ADVANCED LITHOGRAPHY - A plasma etch resist material modified by an inorganic protective component via sequential infiltration synthesis (SIS) and methods of preparing the modified resist material. The modified resist material is characterized by an improved resistance to a plasma etching or related process relative to the unmodified resist material, thereby allowing formation of patterned features into a substrate material, which may be high-aspect ratio features. The SIS process forms the protective component within the bulk resist material through a plurality of alternating exposures to gas phase precursors which infiltrate the resist material. The plasma etch resist material may be initially patterned using photolithography, electron-beam lithography or a block copolymer self-assembly process. | 09-27-2012 |
20130146141 | SMALL CORE/LARGE SHELL SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND WAVELENGTH DOWNSHIFTING - An article of manufacture and method for making a luminescent solar concentrator or a wavelength shifting device. The article includes a light guide or optical medium with a luminescent material disposed therein or deposited on the surface. The luminescent material is formulated to absorb incoming radiation and wavelength shift that radiation to a larger wavelength for processing and use, and to minimize reabsorption of the shifted radiation by the luminescent material. | 06-13-2013 |
20130256265 | Sequential Infiltration Synthesis for Enhancing Multiple-Patterning Lithography - Simplified methods of multiple-patterning photolithography using sequential infiltration synthesis to modify the photoresist such that it withstands plasma etching better than unmodified resist and replaces one or more hard masks and/or a freezing step in MPL processes including litho-etch-litho-etch photolithography or litho-freeze-litho-etch photolithography. | 10-03-2013 |
20140085638 | SPATIALLY RESOLVED IMAGING OF OPTO-ELECTRICAL PROPERTY VARIATIONS - Systems and methods for opto electric properties are provided. A light source illuminates a sample. A reference detector senses light from the light source. A sample detector receives light from the sample. A positioning fixture allows for relative positioning of the sample or the light source with respect to each other. An electrical signal device measures the electrical properties of the sample. The reference detector, sample detector and electrical signal device provide information that may be processed to determine opto-electric properties of the same. | 03-27-2014 |
20150255298 | Sequential Infiltration Synthesis for Advanced Lithography - A plasma etch resist material modified by an inorganic protective component via sequential infiltration synthesis (SIS) and methods of preparing the modified resist material. The modified resist material is characterized by an improved resistance to a plasma etching or related process relative to the unmodified resist material, thereby allowing formation of patterned features into a substrate material, which may be high-aspect ratio features. The SIS process forms the protective component within the bulk resist material through a plurality of alternating exposures to gas phase precursors which infiltrate the resist material. The plasma etch resist material may be initially patterned using photolithography, electron-beam lithography or a block copolymer self-assembly process. | 09-10-2015 |
Terry Darling, Davenport, FL US
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20100264712 | Wheelchair Accessible Recliner - A wheelchair accessible recliner is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the recliner includes a backrest disposed at the rear portion of the recliner and configured to support a torso and back area of a user. A front base member serves to act as a wheel chock to secure rear wheels of the wheelchair within the recliner so that the user can tilt back in his or her wheelchair to stretch and relax. The backrest is adjustable and supported by a back strut. The back strut may be adjusted manually to adjust the angle of the backrest or can be adjusted by an actuator. Armrests are disposed on each side of the recliner and configured to support arms of the user when the wheelchair is positioned within the recliner. | 10-21-2010 |
Thomas Darling, St. Louis, MO US
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20100196393 | MODULATION OF BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER PROTEIN EXPRESSION - There are disclosed agents that inhibit Blood Brain Barrier Proteins (BBBP). Such agents are useful in controlling agents entering and exiting the CNS. This allows for drugs to be more effective and/or allowing side effects of the drugs to be lowered. | 08-05-2010 |
Thomas Darling, Saint Louis, MO US
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20110166197 | Antisense Modulation Of Amyloid Beta Protein Expression - Antisense nucleic acids, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of an amyloid beta protein (AβP) portion of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) coding sequence. The compositions comprise antisense nucleic acids targeted to nucleic acids encoding amyloid precursor protein. Methods of using these nucleic acids for modulation of amyloid precursor protein expression and for treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of the amyloid beta protein portion of the amyloid precursor protein are provided. | 07-07-2011 |
Thomas N. Darling, Rockville, MD US
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20130209427 | HAIR FOLLICLE NEOGENESIS - This invention provides a skin substitute comprising epithelial cells and modified mesenchymal cells, wherein the modified mesenchymal cells have decreased TSC1/TSC2 function, increased mTORCI function, and/or decreased mTORC2 function compared to wild type mesenchymal cells, and methods for using the same. This invention also provides a method for transplanting cells capable of inducing hair follicles, comprising subdermally or intradermally delivering to a patient modified mesenchymal cells, wherein the modified mesenchymal cells have decreased TSC1/TSC2 function, increased mTORCI function, and/or decreased mTORC2 function compared to wild type mesenchymal cells. | 08-15-2013 |
Thomas Robert Darling, Wilmington, DE US
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20090011133 | Orthoformate-protected polyols - Disclosed herein are coating compositions comprising a blocked polyol having a first hydroxyl group at position 1 carbon atom and a second hydroxyl group at position 2 or 3 carbon atom, wherein both the first and the second hydroxyl groups are blocked by a single hydrolyzable orthoformate group; and a polyisocyanate compound. Methods of producing and using said coating compositions are also disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
Timothy Alan Darling, Casper, WY US
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20090047098 | Multi-Prong Push Pin Apparatus - A pushpin and method of use for the pushpin for inserting into a surface and remaining adjacent to the surface, the pushpin includes a body having a body longitudinal axis, the body also including a first end portion and a second end portion, the body also having a middle portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion wherein the middle portion is sized and configured for manual grasping. Further included in the pushpin are at least three tines, each of the tines includes a proximal end portion and an opposing distal end portion with a lengthwise axis spanning therebetween, wherein each tine proximal end portion is adjacent to the second end portion, wherein each lengthwise axis is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and each of the tines are positioned substantially equidistant to one another. | 02-19-2009 |
Vernon D. Darling, Prarieville, LA US
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20100032570 | CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESS FOR MAKING ETHYLENE OXIDE - The invention pertains to a method for controlling the Limiting Oxygen Value (LOV) of a reactor for producing ethylene oxide using a tunable diode laser. The sample to be tested is extracted. A method for controlling oxygen analyzer safety shutdown for a reactor for producing ethylene oxide using a tunable diode laser is also described. | 02-11-2010 |