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Brian J. Westcott, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120276254 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING OR STORING OXIDATIVELY-DEGRADABLE FOODSTUFF - Disclosed are packaging systems and methods useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff. | 11-01-2012 |
20130313135 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING OR STORING OXIDATIVELY-DEGRADABLE FOODSTUFF - Disclosed are packaging systems and method useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff. | 11-28-2013 |
20140180953 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION OF PERISHABLE GOODS - A system for distributing perishable goods includes a remote central control station, a plurality of local control units, and a plurality of mobile storage containers. By wirelessly transmitting information between the remote central control system and local control units, controlled conditions within the associated mobile storage containers can be optimized to preserve the perishable goods within the containers during lengthy transport trips. | 06-26-2014 |
Bryan L. Westcott, Rockwall, TX US
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20100278214 | Pulse-level interleaving for UWB systems - Systems and methods are disclosed that provide pulse-level interleaving for multi-pulse-per-bit ultra wideband (UWB) transmit and receive processing techniques to provide significantly improved multi-access for UWB systems and, more particularly, for long range UWB systems. A bit stream is processed such that each bit in a bit stream is represented by a plurality of bits in a bit frame and then transmitted using a plurality of UWB pulses for each bit frame. Where on-off-keying (OOK) modulation is used, each logic “1” is sent out as a plurality of pulses, and each logic “0” is sent out as a plurality of non-pulses. Pulse-level interleaving (PLI) of the pulses across multiple bit frames prior to transmission is provided to allow for improved multi-access (MA) by a plurality of UWB transmitters operating at the same time. Rather than attempt to detect each pulse as it arrives at the receiver, the receiver instead first de-interleaves the pulses and then aggregates the energy from the multiple pulses within each bit frame. The aggregated pulse energy is then processed by a pulse detector to detect a pulse. Where OOK modulation is used, this pulse detection detects the existence of a pulse or the lack of a pulse within the bit frame. | 11-04-2010 |
20140327571 | Systems And Methods For Direct Emitter Geolocation - Systems and methods are disclosed for locating signal wave (SW) emitter/s using at least one moving signal collection platform. The disclosed systems and methods may be employed in one embodiment to estimate the signal energy transmitted from a grid of locations (such as a map) using collected IQ data (or other raw data representation such as IQ data covariance matrix), and without requiring computation of any intermediate geolocation-observable measurements (such as angle-of-arrival, direction-of-arrival, etc.). In a further embodiment, the disclosed systems and methods may be implemented in a blind manner (i.e., transmitted emitter signal/s are unknown and processed blindly) to geolocate SW emitters using a single SW signal collection platform (e.g., at relatively large standoff distances in some implementations) without relying on a known signal modulation or operation of multiple simultaneous SW signal collection platforms. | 11-06-2014 |
Bryan Lloyd Westcott, Rockwall, TX US
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20100279745 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A mobile communication device includes a processor; a data acquisition device for acquiring data and providing it to the processor; a transceiver for transmitting at least some of the acquired data to an external device; and a low-power clock. The low-power clock counts down a random delay time period and temporarily shifts the processor and the transceiver from low-power sleep modes to active wake modes so that the processor and transceiver can transmit at least some of the acquired data to the external device while in their active wake modes. | 11-04-2010 |
Carly Westcott, Atlanta, GA US
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20140279238 | Facilitation of Authorized In-Store Pickup in Conjunction with Online Ordering - Technologies are described herein for the facilitation of authorized in-store pickup in conjunction with online ordering. A request to process an order of an item selected by a customer and placed through a website may be received. The website may be transformed to a cart fulfillment web page including a fulfillment interface. Through the fulfillment interface, a selection of an option for in-store pickup by a third party may be received from the customer. Through the fulfillment interface, identifying information regarding the third party, pickup details associated with the in-store pickup of the item by the third party, and a preferred notification method for contacting the third party may also be received from the customer. An authorization pickup record related to the in-store pickup of the item by the third party may be generated. The authorization pickup record may be transmitted to the third party via the preferred notification method. | 09-18-2014 |
Craig Westcott, Melbourne AU
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20110191132 | METHOD FOR ANALYSING BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - A system compares a plurality of business solutions by receiving one or more solution requirements from a user and creating a subset of at least one solution based on the user's solution requirement(s). If the subset comprises a plurality of solutions; (a) the solutions within the subset are prioritised based on the fit of each to the user's solution requirements and (b) optionally, a means for the user to compare the selected solution is provided. | 08-04-2011 |
Dale Howard Westcott, Kwa-Zulu Natal ZA
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20130308428 | CONTAINER FOR STORAGE OF CONTACT LENSES - A container for storing contact lenses is provided, the container comprising at least one receptacle for storing at least one contact lens, a time measuring device to measure a time period corresponding to a use lifetime of a contact lens to be used by a user, and an alerting means, the alerting means being in communication with the time measuring device such that, upon the use lifetime of the contact lens being reached, the alerting means is activated to notify the user to change the contact lens, in a preferred embodiment, the time measuring device is a digital countdown timer. In one embodiment, the container includes a base and a lid, the base defining a zone for accommodating the receptacle. In particular, the receptacle is removably fittable within the zone. Significantly, in a preferred embodiment, the time measuring device is incorporated into the base of the container. | 11-21-2013 |
Derek R. Westcott, Kirkland, WA US
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20160132567 | MULTI-SEARCH AND MULTI-TASK IN SEARCH - Map multi-search architecture that enables users to multi-task on the mapping engine website. A card interaction model enables the creation of new cards for new tasks and from which users can retrieve previous results without needing to redo the search task. One or more cards can be retrieved by scrolling through and selecting the desires card(s). Point-of-interest (POI) capabilities of the architecture introduce different POI colors, POI sizes, and a decay model which enables users to differentiate between different sets of results and furthermore, enables users to see the proximity of different sets of results. The POI system enables differentiated POI sets for different sets of search results and/or detail cards. | 05-12-2016 |
Frank Westcott, Rutland, VT US
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20090172721 | Interactive Television System - A method includes, providing a television, a reading device, an input device, and a printer. The reading device is connected to receive a digital signal transmitted by a television signal provider. The reading device is connected to provide a first output signal to the television and a second output signal to the printer under control of the input device. The method includes receiving a digital signal with the reading device wherein the digital signal is transmitted by the television signal provider. It also includes sending the first output signal from the reading device to the television for display to a viewer. If the viewer uses the input device to choose to print, it also includes printing information provided in the second output signal. | 07-02-2009 |
20120236364 | Interactive Television System - A method of providing information to a viewer having a reading device, a television, an input device, and an output device includes transmitting a first digital signal to the reading device. The first digital signal includes information for display on the television. When the reading device receives the first digital signal, the reading device sends a first reading device signal to the television for display to the viewer. The first reading device signal includes information derived from the first digital signal. An output device digital signal is provided to the output device if the viewer sends an input device signal to the reading device by pressing on the input device when the first reading device signal is displayed to the viewer. The output device digital signal includes information for the output device to provide image and/or text related to the information displayed to the viewer. | 09-20-2012 |
James Westcott, Abingdon GB
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20110269732 | DRUG DISCOVERY METHODS - The present invention relates to drug discovery methods, particularly methods for assaying compounds for activity as Aurora kinase inhibitors. This invention also relates to a pharmacophore describing compounds that are able to promote a conformational change in the protein AuroraB and whose binding constant for the two-step process is given as Ki*. Finally, this invention also relates to compounds having the features of the pharmacophore. | 11-03-2011 |
James Westcott, Witney GB
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20140141099 | DRUG DISCOVERY METHODS - The present invention relates to drug discovery methods, particularly methods for assaying compounds for activity as Aurora kinase inhibitors. This invention also relates to a pharmacophore describing compounds that are able to promote a conformational change in the protein AuroraB and whose binding constant for the two-step process is given as Ki*. Finally, this invention also relates to compounds having the features of the pharmacophore. | 05-22-2014 |
20140179699 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE - The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO). The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications. | 06-26-2014 |
20150336903 | COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE - The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO). The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications. | 11-26-2015 |
Kenneth R. Westcott, West End, NC US
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20080295253 | Vehicle wheel changing system - A multi-purpose tool for removing and attaching vehicle wheels. The tool comprises parts, which may be combined to make components. In a first aspect of the invention the lifting component comprises a handle and a base plate, which may be used to lift, lower, position and transport a wheel; one variant of the base plate having a wheel or roller. In a second aspect of the invention a tool for removing and replacing a hubcap is made from a portion of the handle. In a third aspect of the invention a lug removal component is either provided as a novel lug wrench or may be made from the novel lug wrench combined with a portion of the handle. | 12-04-2008 |
20120060297 | Vehicle wheel changing system - A multi-purpose tool for removing and attaching vehicle wheels. The tool comprises parts, which may be combined to make components. In a first aspect of the invention the lifting component comprises a handle and a base plate, which may be used to lift, lower, position and transport a wheel; one variant of the base plate having a wheel or roller. In a second aspect of the invention a tool for removing and replacing a hubcap is made from a portion of the handle. In a third aspect of the invention a lug removal component is either provided as a novel lug wrench or may be made from the novel lug wrench combined with a portion of the handle. | 03-15-2012 |
Mark Westcott, London GB
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20130201452 | SUPRA-THRESHOLD TEST AND A SUB-PIXEL STRATEGY FOR USE IN MEASUREMENTS ACROSS THE FIELD OF VISION - One embodiment of the invention provides a method for performing a supra-threshold test of sensitivity across a visual field of a subject. The method includes presenting a stimulus at each location of a set of locations spread across the visual field and obtaining for each stimulus a result indicating whether or not the stimulus was seen by the subject. The method further includes determining for each location whether or not to re-present a stimulus at that location, wherein for a given location, the determining involves combining results obtained from multiple locations. These multiple locations are defined by a cluster associated with the given location, with the cluster being determined based on the paths of optic nerve fibre bundles across the visual field. | 08-08-2013 |
Mark Westcott, Australian Capital Territory AU
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20090259402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MANOEUVRES FOR A VEHICLE IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS - The present invention is directed to a system and method for identifying manoeuvres for a vehicle in conflict situations. A plurality of miss points are calculated for the vehicle and as well as object conditions at which the vehicle will miss an impact with the at least one other object by a range of miss distances. The miss points are displayed such that a plurality of miss points at which the vehicle would miss impact by a given miss distance indicative of a given degree of conflict is visually distinguishable from other miss points at which the vehicle would miss impact by greater miss distances indicative of a lesser degree of conflict. The resulting display indicates varying degrees of potential conflict to present, in a directional view display, a range of available manoeuvres for the vehicle in accordance with varying degrees of conflict. | 10-15-2009 |
Mark Westcott, New York, NY US
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20130226101 | HUBER NEEDLE SAFETY APPARATUS - The invention presented is a needle system to access a subcutaneous port primarily for the administration of chemotherapy, designed to protect the health care worker from inadvertent needle injury by isolation of the needle tip within base and tower components. A rotating collar is designed to keep the needle immobile until access of the port is desired when it can be rotated to align a cut out with a corresponding cut out of the tower that houses the needle for advancement of the needle downward into the port. On retraction, the collar can be rotated, locking the needle back into a retracted position within the tower. | 08-29-2013 |
Michael B. Westcott, Jamestown, NC US
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20130092268 | WATER SKIMMER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING WATER FROM A WATER CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - The current invention is directed to a water skimmer and method of using same in a water containment system where the water skimmer comprises a conduit and float material. The conduit has water apertures and air apertures. The conduit and the float material are adapted to maintain a approximately a 1.5 inch to 6 inch head of water above the water apertures while keeping the air apertures at or above the water level. The number and size of the water apertures in the conduit allow for a predetermined flow rate of water. | 04-18-2013 |
Neil D. Westcott, Saskatoon CA
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20080299646 | Process For Producing Polysaccharide Gum - The invention provides a process for producing polysaccharide gum comprising extracting a plant material with an aqueous solvent to produce a polysaccharide gum-containing extract; contacting the extract with at least one proteolytic enzyme to at least partially digest proteins in the extract; adding an organic solvent to the extract to precipitate the polysaccharide gum; and collecting the precipitated polysaccharide gum. | 12-04-2008 |
20090137829 | Methods for Preparation and Use of Strong Base Catalysts - Methods for preparation of a unique superbase catalyst consisting of mixture of polyether alcohol and base in which a polyether alcohol superbase is produced by the removal of water or alcohol at elevated temperatures to form a polyether alcohol alkoxide. The superbase catalyst is useful in, but not limited to, quantitative isomerization of alkyl esters of vegetable oils containing interrupted double bond systems to yield esters with conjugated double bond systems, alkylations, arylations, acylations, aminations, condensations, eliminations, isomerizations, rearrangements, and Wittig reactions. | 05-28-2009 |
20090320353 | Methods for Concentration and Extraction of Lubricity Compounds and Biologically Active Fractions From Naturally Derived Fats, Oils and Greases - Methods for recovery of concentrates of lubricating compounds and biologically active compounds from vegetable and animal oils, fats and greases that allow separation of triglycerides, from components with higher lubricity or biological activity or enrichment protocols that increase the concentration of high lubricity or biologically active compounds in the triglyceride. The triglycerides are transesterified with a lower alcohol to produce alkyl esters. Following the conversion process the esters are separated from high molecular weight high lubricity compounds and biologically active compounds by distillation. The esters have some lubricity and may be sold as pollution reducing fuel components. The high boiling point compounds that are the residues of distillation, however, can either contribute significant lubricity and may be used widely in lubricant applications or added to petroleum fuels to decrease friction or the biologically active components may be used in nutritional, cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Therapeutic applications include use in human diets to lower cholesterol. | 12-31-2009 |
Pamela Sue Westcott, Gobles, MI US
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20140113752 | TRAINING DEVICE - The present invention relates to training device for providing feedback as to hand position and trajectory of an implement swung in a stick sport as well as methods of improving muscle memory for participants in stick sports. The training device consists of a sports implement in the form of a bat, stick, club, mallet, wicket, etc. wherein one or more indicators are affixed at a predefined radius to the longitudinal plane of the training device. Alternatively, the invention consists of a training device attachable to a sports implement, such as a bat, stick, club, mallet, wicket, etc., comprising one or more indicators which will assume an adjustable position radial to the longitudinal plane of the stick implement. Further, the invention consists of a training device also comprising one or more indicators which is wearable on the arm or leg of a participant, either via an elastic band or a Velcro® strap. Methods of improving muscle memory and/or sports technique using the training devices described herein are contemplated, as well. | 04-24-2014 |
Philip A. Westcott, London GB
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20150287319 | TRAFFIC MONITORING VIA TELECOMUNICATION DATA - Various embodiments include a system having: at least one computing device configured to monitor a motor vehicle traffic pattern by performing actions including: obtaining telecommunications data from a plurality of mobile devices within a hyper-local area over a hyper-local period; identifying a set of mobile devices within the plurality of mobile devices travelling by motor vehicle from the telecommunications data; determining the motor vehicle traffic pattern based upon the telecommunications data from the set of mobile devices traveling by motor vehicle; comparing the determined motor vehicle traffic pattern with a threshold motor vehicle traffic pattern; and providing instructions for modifying at least one traffic signal device in response to the determined motor vehicle traffic pattern deviating from the threshold motor vehicle traffic pattern. | 10-08-2015 |
Robert Westcott, Holly, NY US
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20150344251 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING DOCUMENT VELOCITY IN A SCANNING SYSTEM - A method of scanning documents and moving such documents along a path such that during scanning a method of improving the documents velocity and the documents image quality is disclosed. The method includes providing a plurality of documents in an input tray and transporting each document along the path from the input tray at a transport velocity past the scanner to obtain scanned image data. By monitoring and controlling the velocity profile of the transport system, the scanning system may provide higher image quality, reduce slippage, misfeeds and jams, and provide alerts to an operator in the even slippage, misfeeds, or jams do occur. | 12-03-2015 |
Robert M. Westcott, Holley, NY US
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20110141535 | DOCUMENT SCANNER WITH AUTOMATIC DUST AVOIDANCE - A document scanner with automatic dust avoidance includes an automated document feeder; a transparent plate; an illumination source for illuminating the document through the transparent plate; at least one mirror for reflecting light reflected from the document; at least one sensor for imaging light from the at least one mirror; a microprocessor for determining the presence of dust on the transparent plate; and a motor for tilting the at least one mirror when dust is detected on the transparent plate. | 06-16-2011 |
20120019841 | DOCUMENT SCANNER - A document scanner ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120019874 | METHOD FOR DOCUMENT SCANNING - A method of determining document characteristics prior to processing the document in a document scanner ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120274994 | FORWARD FACING SCANNER - A scanning apparatus comprising a sheet fed scanner and a flatbed scanner. An input tray and output tray for the sheet fed scanner as well as the platen for the flatbed scanner all face one side of the scanning apparatus resulting in a compact ergonomic scanning system. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274995 | FORWARD FACING SCANNER - An ergonomic, compact scanner operation is achieved by providing a flatbed scanner and a sheet fed scanner in a space efficient arrangement with optimal access features for users. Documents traverse the sheet fed scanner along a path that allows inclusion of an easily accessible flat bed scanner. | 11-01-2012 |
20120313312 | SORTING BY CONTROLLING SCANNED DOCUMENT VELOCITY - A method of scanning documents and moving such documents along a path such that after scanning sorting such documents is disclosed. The method includes providing a plurality of documents in an input tray and transporting each document along the path from the input tray at a transport velocity past the scanner to obtain scanned image data. The method further includes providing at least two movable members including two rotatable exit rollers, movable belts, or a movable belt and a rotatable exit roller along the path to provide a nip for the documents; and selectively driving the movable members to provide selectable exit velocities so that such documents are sorted in accordance with their selected exit velocity. | 12-13-2012 |
20160122148 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SORTING SCANNED DOCUMENTS TO SELECTED OUTPUT TRAYS - An image scanner system and method with document sorting capability that includes the ability to sort based on image content is described. A processor instructs drive motors and rollers of the transport system moving the document along a transport path within the scanner to stop movement, such that document is stopped at a position after it is imaged to provide time for the processor to analyze the image content and make a sorting decision. The transport system is then restarted and the document is delivered to a paper path switching mechanism to provide the physical sort. Based on the processing, the switching mechanism is positioned such that the document will follow a transport path into a desired output tray. The system may reverse the transport system to back up the document before being restarted in order to allow for paper path switching of longer documents. | 05-05-2016 |
Sarah L. Westcott, Stillwater, OK US
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20100176343 | ENERGY-TRANSFER NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The presently claimed and disclosed inventions relate, in general, to methods of radiation dosimetry and imaging using scintillation luminescence. More particularly, materials having a scintillation luminescence response to radiation that varies with total radiation dose received can be used for dosimetry monitoring, including, but not limited to nanoparticles for in vivo, real-time dosimetry. Energy-transfer nanocomposite materials as well as methods of making and using such materials in various applications including, but not limited to, in vivo radiation dosimetry and imaging, are disclosed. More particularly, the presently claimed and disclosed inventions relate to nanoparticle scintillation luminescence particles encapsulated in hosts of the general formula BaFX and BaFX:Eu | 07-15-2010 |
Stephan Westcott, College Place, WA US
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20150239016 | Parts Washer - A parts washer comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, in which the part may be washed in the upper portion and the lower portion includes a drum for containing the aqueous cleaning solution. A method of washing an article in a parts washer and a method of regenerating the cleaning solution within the parts washer are also disclosed. | 08-27-2015 |
Stephan Craig Westcott, Chesterfield GB
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20150260349 | Fluid Dosage System - A fluid dosage system for tanks, suitable for use in locations which are remote from a reliable source of electricity. The dosage system is configured to be activated upon the flow of a fluid through a flow switch, and can be configured to deactivate after a period of inactivity. | 09-17-2015 |
Stephen Westcott, Sackville CA
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20150353582 | NORBORNENYLHYDROCARBYLENE DIHYDROCARBYLBORANES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Embodiments of norbornenylhydrocarbylene dihydrocarbylboranes represented by the Formula (I), | 12-10-2015 |
Tom Westcott, Cherrybrook AU
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20110155983 | Support Structure for a Screen - An elongate support member for use in a support structure for a screen made from flexible screen material. The support member is adapted to receive one or more elongate rolls of the screen material. The support member is a visually impenetrable beam whose sectional configuration defines an open W-shaped or M-shaped profile. | 06-30-2011 |
Tyler D.j. Westcott, Seattle, WA US
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20100069877 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DISPENSE HPC-BASED VISCOUS LIQUIDS INTO POROUS SUBSTRATES, E.G., CONTINUOUS WEB-BASED PROCESS - Systems and methods are provided for dispensing compositions comprising sols, sol-forming compounds, or highly viscous compositions into porous substrates. In some embodiments, the porous substrates are elements of transdermal delivery devices. In some embodiments, the highly viscous compositions comprise alkylcellulose ethers, or derivatives thereof, in particular, hydroxypropyl cellulose. Such may be useful in continuous web-based manufacturing processes. | 03-18-2010 |