Kraft, CA
Adam Wiggen Kraft, Mountain View, CA US
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20150339536 | COLLABORATIVE TEXT DETECTION AND RECOGNITION - Various embodiments provide methods and systems for identifying text in an image by applying suitable text detection parameters in text detection. The suitable text detection parameters can be determined based on parameter metric feedback from one or more text identification subtasks, such as text detection, text recognition, preprocessing, character set mapping, pattern matching and validation. In some embodiments, the image can be defined into one or more image regions by performing glyph detection on the image. Text detection parameters applying to each of the one or more image regions can be adjusted based on measured one or more parameter metrics in the respective image region. | 11-26-2015 |
Cary Kay Kraft, Trabuco Canyon, CA US
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20100077642 | ADORNMENT OF FRAMED DISPLAYS - Adornment of a framed display comprising for example art such as a photograph or painting by coupling a sign conveying an emotion thereto, and disposed in overlying relationship to the framed art. The sign may be a charm of the type typically used with charm bracelets, wherein lettering and symbols of the charm are connected to one another and have no backfield. The charm may be coupled to the framed art by a suction cup bearing a hook, hook and loop material, double sided adhesive tape, magnet, or by a tether anchored to the rear of the framed art. | 04-01-2010 |
Daniel Kraft, Stanford, CA US
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20090030338 | ACCESS GUIDE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Devices and methods for guiding surgical tools are disclosed. The guided surgical tools can be used to extract body tissue from an enclosed body cavity. The guide can have multiple channels for the surgical tools to pass through the guide. The channels can converge and exit at a single exit port. The channels can have distinct entry ports. The guide can have a configuration to provide stable seating at or adjacent to the target site. | 01-29-2009 |
20090208918 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EX-VIVO MAINTENANCE OF BONE MARROW, HEMATOPOIESIS AND BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION - Devices and methods are provided for the ex vivo maintenance of bone marrow ‘niches’ or normal physiologic home of bone marrow (BM). Intact bone marrow is perfused with a medium that supports cell viability. Stem and progenitor cells may be maintained, expanded or differentiated within the system, screened for responses to various agents, or used to generate blood products. | 08-20-2009 |
20100226927 | SELECTIVE IMMUNODEPLETION OF ENDOGENOUS STEM CELL NICHE FOR ENGRAFTMENT - The present invention provides a clinically applicable method of stem cell transplantation that facilitates engraftment and reconstitutes immunocompetence of the recipient without requiring radiotherapy or chemotherapy, and without development of GVHD or graft rejection. Aspects of the present invention are based on the discovery that the depletion of the endogenous stem cell niche facilitates efficient engraftment of stem cells into that niche. In particular, the present invention combines the use of selective ablation of endogenous stem cells, in combination with the administration to the recipient of exogenous stem cells, resulting in efficient, long-term engraftment and tolerance. | 09-09-2010 |
20120323222 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RAPID ASPIRATION AND COLLECTION OF BODY TISSUE FROM WITHIN AN ENCLOSED BODY SPACE - Device and method for rapid extraction of body tissue from an enclosed body cavity. Hollow entry cannula with optional core element provides entry into body tissue space such as bone marrow. Aspiration cannula is inserted through cannula into body tissue and is manipulated to advance directionally through body cavity. Optional stylet within aspiration cannula aids in advancing aspiration cannula through body tissue and is removed to facilitate extraction of body tissue through the aspiration cannula. Inlet openings near distal tip of aspiration cannula allow tissue aspiration, with negative pressure source at proximal end of aspiration cannula providing controlled negative pressure. Aspiration cannula may be withdrawn and its path adjusted for multiple entries through the same entry point, following different paths through tissue space for subsequent aspiration of more tissue. | 12-20-2012 |
Daniel L. Kraft, Stanford, CA US
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20120041778 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PERSONALIZED DRUG PRODUCTS - A system and method for determining an optimal combination drug product for a particular patient includes a processor that receives patient information and determines an optimal combination drug product based on the received information. A system which can provide information regarding predicted events or pathologies based on received patient information and guidance on subsequent steps to ameliorate, treat or intervent. A drug production device includes a plurality of drug containers, each of which are coupled to a drug dispensing channel. A controller controls the dispensing of drug through each channel, and a combination drug product is produced from the dispensed drugs. A combination drug product includes a plurality of discrete units of a first drug, and a plurality of discrete units of a second drug. A transdermal patch includes a plurality of drug compartments, each containing a quantity of drug product, and a controller for controlling the release of drugs from each compartment. Feedback loop elements can enable iterations to optimized personalized doses. | 02-16-2012 |
James Kraft, San Diego, CA US
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20090057246 | Space-saver pot lid hanging storage device - The invention is a unit that comprises of a poll or rod made out of any material such as wood, metal, heavy duty plastic, and the like. This rod can be suspended from the ceiling by chains or be secured by direct installation to the surface such as a wall or the side of a cabinet. This rod can also be installed in combination of direct surface attachment with chains suspended from the ceiling for extra support. This rod can be shortened or lengthened to fit the chosen space for hanging. Along the rod are U shaped groove that is wedged in my solid piece of rubber to prevent the pot lid holding means from sliding during usage. The second part of invention is pot lid holding means that has a hook on top in that allows the pot lid holding means to be slide directly onto the rod. On the bottom of the pot lid holding means has two hook-like extensions that curl upward in order to secure the lid. The shape of the pot lid holding means is of an upside down wishbone. The hook can vary in shapes and sizes to accommodate the many available hanging racks on the market. | 03-05-2009 |
20090057247 | Space-saver pot lid hanging storage pouches - The present invention relates a pot lid space saving storage unit. This invention is a hanging storage for pot and pan lids. The invention can be made of flexible and sturdy fabrics, plastics, and other synthetic materials. It can also be made of rigid materials such as plastic, metal, or wood. The hanging storage unit has numerous pouches to accommodate the different sizes and shapes of pot lids. The storage unit gradually tapers at the top. Across each pouch is an elastic band that can securely hold the pot lids for those pouches are made of flexible materials. On the back of the flexible pouches are various supporting members that can be used in combination with each other and be removed before washing and be reinserted after washing. | 03-05-2009 |
Jerome C. Kraft, Long Beach, CA US
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20100288081 | LOW PROFILE WRENCH - A wrench for rotating a member comprises an elongate body having a head portion. The wrench may include a drive mechanism mounted to the head portion. The drive mechanism may comprise a drive gear and a clutch gear. The drive gear may include a drive element for engaging the member. The clutch gear may be operatively coupled to the drive gear and may be rotatably supported by a unidirectional roller clutch. | 11-18-2010 |
20110138970 | LOW PROFILE WRENCH AND METHOD - A member may be rotated by engaging the member with a drive element and rotating the drive element in a single direction such that rotation in an opposite direction is prevented. | 06-16-2011 |
Jon Kraft, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120072835 | Microblog Client - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for providing user interfaces, determining screen layouts, and displaying microblog posts are presented. A microblog client may receive a set of microblog posts and provide a user interface for displaying the received microblog posts. The microblog client also may parse the received posts and identify one or more content elements within the posts. The microblog client may then download additional information based on the content elements, and may determine a screen layout for displaying the posts based on the content elements and the additional downloaded information. In certain examples, microblog posts may be parsed and the additional related information may be downloaded prior to the selection of the posts in the user interface. The determination of a screen layout for displaying the microblog posts may also depend on the display characteristics, for example, screen size or orientation of a client device. | 03-22-2012 |
Jonathan Michael Kraft, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090132371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING USING PERSONALIZED HEAD MODELS - Systems and methods are disclosed for creating dynamic interactive advertisements using individualized three-dimensional (3D) human models. The interactive advertisements may be automatically generated based on a user profile associated with the viewer or may be created from an advertisement template by the viewer. Once generated, the viewer can alter the content of the interactive advertisement, make comments, rate the advertisement, and/or share it with others. In certain examples, one or more individualized 3D human head models are automatically selected for inclusion in the interactive advertisement based on the profile or preferences of the user without requiring a user selection of the 3D head model. | 05-21-2009 |
Josh Kraft, Diamond Bar, CA US
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20140279651 | System and Method for Supply Chain Management - A software system for supply chain management is disclosed. The system includes software operable to receive order data from an ordering device; receiving advance shipping notice data from a vendor device; determine that the advance shipping notice data meets certain criteria; generate and send an advance shipping alert to a receiving device; and generate and send a shipping request to a shipping device. | 09-18-2014 |
Lynda Lou Kraft, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150161565 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING, PREVIEWING, AND PUBLISHING A VIDEO PRESS RELEASE OVER AN ELECTRONIC NETWORK - The present invention relates to methods and systems for producing, previewing and publishing a video press release (“VPR”) over an electronic network. A video press release comprises multimedia information. A software transcoder that performs the function of removing incompatibilities between video file formats and text document file formats for producing, previewing and publishing a VPR is implemented. The present invention assures multimedia compatibility of a VPR across video file formats, web browser formats, computer operating systems, and text file formats by transcoding a video file, as well as compressing, resizing and juxtaposing/transposing the transcoded video file along with a text presentation received from a text file, and presenting the so-produced VPR to Internet audience. The invention operates with a webpage of a secure Internet website so that a single individual for a public or private company or other organizations may generate a video press release instantly and efficiently by an accurate, efficient, and time-sensitive method. | 06-11-2015 |
Matt Kraft, Foster City, CA US
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20150368264 | SYNTHESIS OF POLYCYCLIC-CARBAMOYLPYRIDONE COMPOUNDS - Methods of making compounds of Formula I are disclosed: | 12-24-2015 |
Reiner Kraft, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100205544 | GENERATING A LIVE CHAT SESSION IN RESPONSE TO SELECTION OF A CONTEXTUAL SHORTCUT - Embodiments are directed to identifying entities in content, highlighting the identified entities, and displaying an interactive chat session based on a selected entity. The interactive chat session and the content may be displayed in the same browser window. The interactive chat session may be overlaid on top of the content, inserted inline into the content, or otherwise embedded within the content. The content and the interactive chat session may both remain active in the browser window, enabling a user to conveniently read and chat about the content. The topic of the interactive chat session may be automatically selected from a hierarchical taxonomy of chat session topics, or the user may select the topic from one or more provided taxonomies. | 08-12-2010 |
20110282891 | Methods And Apparatuses For Providing A Search Crowd Capability - Exemplary methods and apparatuses are provided which may be implemented using one or more computing devices within a networked computing environment to identify certain shared search interests and to provide additional search capabilities based thereon to a plurality of users in a social search manner. For example, a “search crowd” capability and information may be provided based on a plurality of related search queries received from two or more users. A number of determining factors may be considered to identify, establish, maintain, and/or otherwise manage a search crowd and related information. | 11-17-2011 |
Reiner Kraft, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120066256 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING SEARCH URLS - Method and system for generating dynamic content. A request and associated information is received for generating a dynamic content page (DCP). The DCP is generated by a DCP generation engine by integrating a number of pieces of content accessible from respective sources. The content pieces to be included in the DCP are identified and arranged in a fashion consistent with the request and the associated information. A locator is then associated with the DCP, so that the DCP can be subsequently located through the locator. Such generated DCP and/or locator are provided as a response to the search query. | 03-15-2012 |
Robert Kraft, Escondido, CA US
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20110204147 | SMARTCARD INTERCONNECT - A smart card inlay and method for assembling the same are provided. The method includes attaching a first trace to a substrate, attaching a second trace to the substrate, attaching an antenna wire to the substrate, coupling a first end of the antenna wire to a first area of the first trace, and coupling a second end of the antenna wire to a first area of the second trace. A second area of the first trace and a second area of the second trace are configured to be coupled to an integrated circuit (IC) or IC module, and the first area of the first trace is located away from the second area of the first trace and the first area of the second trace is located away from the second area of the second trace. | 08-25-2011 |
20110205140 | VARIABLE PITCH MANDREL WOUND ANTENNAS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A system and method for fabricating a mandrel wound antenna are provided. The method includes securing a first end of a wire to a first portion of a mandrel tool, where the mandrel tool includes a faceplate supporting a plurality of posts, and the posts arranged and disposed to define non-overlapping circumferential patterns. The method also includes wrapping the wire around outer peripheries of the plurality of posts to form non-overlapping wire coils around the plurality of circumferential patterns to provide an antenna. The method further includes securing a second end of the wire to a second portion of the mandrel tool, cutting the wire in proximity to the second end, attaching the antenna to a substrate separate from the faceplate, and detaching the antenna from the faceplate. | 08-25-2011 |
Robert Kraft, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150161565 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING, PREVIEWING, AND PUBLISHING A VIDEO PRESS RELEASE OVER AN ELECTRONIC NETWORK - The present invention relates to methods and systems for producing, previewing and publishing a video press release (“VPR”) over an electronic network. A video press release comprises multimedia information. A software transcoder that performs the function of removing incompatibilities between video file formats and text document file formats for producing, previewing and publishing a VPR is implemented. The present invention assures multimedia compatibility of a VPR across video file formats, web browser formats, computer operating systems, and text file formats by transcoding a video file, as well as compressing, resizing and juxtaposing/transposing the transcoded video file along with a text presentation received from a text file, and presenting the so-produced VPR to Internet audience. The invention operates with a webpage of a secure Internet website so that a single individual for a public or private company or other organizations may generate a video press release instantly and efficiently by an accurate, efficient, and time-sensitive method. | 06-11-2015 |
Ronald K. Kraft, Danville, CA US
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20120311941 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ROUNDED VAULT FORMING STRUCTURES - Rounded vault forming structures and the systems and methods for making the same are disclosed. Such structures include a monolithic building having one or more arches, one or more integrated hip structures, and a non-circular outer circumferential shaped base. At least some of the structures result in zero to extremely low amounts of waste material from building such structures. | 12-13-2012 |
Sheldon Kraft, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150161565 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING, PREVIEWING, AND PUBLISHING A VIDEO PRESS RELEASE OVER AN ELECTRONIC NETWORK - The present invention relates to methods and systems for producing, previewing and publishing a video press release (“VPR”) over an electronic network. A video press release comprises multimedia information. A software transcoder that performs the function of removing incompatibilities between video file formats and text document file formats for producing, previewing and publishing a VPR is implemented. The present invention assures multimedia compatibility of a VPR across video file formats, web browser formats, computer operating systems, and text file formats by transcoding a video file, as well as compressing, resizing and juxtaposing/transposing the transcoded video file along with a text presentation received from a text file, and presenting the so-produced VPR to Internet audience. The invention operates with a webpage of a secure Internet website so that a single individual for a public or private company or other organizations may generate a video press release instantly and efficiently by an accurate, efficient, and time-sensitive method. | 06-11-2015 |
Steve Kraft, Albany, CA US
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20110224831 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH MANAGED OUTPUT AND METHOD OF MANAGING VARIABILITY OF OUTPUT FROM A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output. | 09-15-2011 |
20130081680 | SOLAR CELL WITH DOPED GROOVE REGIONS SEPARATED BY RIDGES - Solar cells with doped groove regions separated by ridges and methods of fabricating solar cells are described. In an example, a solar cell includes a substrate having a surface with a plurality of grooves and ridges. A first doped region of a first conductivity type is disposed in a first of the grooves. A second doped region of a second conductivity type, opposite the first conductivity type, is disposed in a second of the grooves. The first and second grooves are separated by one of the ridges. | 04-04-2013 |
Steven M. Kraft, Albany, CA US
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20110303213 | METHOD OF OPERATING A SOLAR TRACKING APPARATUS - Methods of operating solar tracking apparatuses are described. For example, a method includes determining a minimum amount of energy required to move the solar tracking apparatus from a first position to a second position. An available radiance is estimated for a solar resource coupled to the solar tracking apparatus. The solar tracking apparatus is moved from the first position to the second position prior to a point in time when the energy derivable from the available radiance is less than the minimum amount of energy required to move the solar tracking apparatus from the first position to the second position. | 12-15-2011 |
20130068284 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH MANAGED OUTPUT AND METHOD OF MANAGING VARIABILITY OF OUTPUT FROM A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output. | 03-21-2013 |
20130081687 | METHOD FOR FORMING DIFFUSION REGIONS IN A SILICON SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing solar cells is disclosed. The method comprises depositing an etch-resistant dopant material on a silicon substrate, the etch-resistant dopant material comprising a dopant source, forming a cross-linked matrix in the etch-resistant dopant material using a non-thermal cure of the etch-resistant dopant material, and heating the silicon substrate and the etch-resistant dopant material to a temperature sufficient to cause the dopant source to diffuse into the silicon substrate. | 04-04-2013 |
20140048133 | METHOD FOR FORMING DIFFUSION REGIONS IN A SILICON SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing solar cells is disclosed. The method comprises depositing an etch-resistant dopant material on a silicon substrate, the etch-resistant dopant material comprising a dopant source, forming a cross-linked matrix in the etch-resistant dopant material using a non-thermal cure of the etch-resistant dopant material, and heating the silicon substrate and the etch-resistant dopant material to a temperature sufficient to cause the dopant source to diffuse into the silicon substrate. | 02-20-2014 |
20140150846 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH MANAGED OUTPUT AND METHOD OF MANAGING VARIABILITY OF OUTPUT FROM A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output. | 06-05-2014 |
Steven M. Kraft, Berkeley, CA US
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20120242320 | Automatic Generation And Analysis Of Solar Cell IV Curves - A photovoltaic system includes multiple strings of solar panels and a device presenting a DC load to the strings of solar panels. Output currents of the strings of solar panels may be sensed and provided to a computer that generates current-voltage (IV) curves of the strings of solar panels. Output voltages of the string of solar panels may be sensed at the string or at the device presenting the DC load. The DC load may be varied. Output currents of the strings of solar panels responsive to the variation of the DC load are sensed to generate IV curves of the strings of solar panels. IV curves may be compared and analyzed to evaluate performance of and detect problems with a string of solar panels. | 09-27-2012 |
Steven Michael Kraft, Albany, CA US
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20090188487 | Self ballasted celestial tracking apparatus - The invention is a wind resistant celestial tracking apparatus that uses gravitational forces acting on the moving elements of the structure to provide overturning resistance. A molded self curing compound, such as reinforced concrete, is used as the structural material that provides the mass, and thus the gravitational overturning resistance that reduces or eliminates the need for a massive ballasted or dug-in foundation. The combination of these features potentially lowers cost significantly over that of tracking apparatuses found in prior art. The invention is appropriate for use in any celestial tracking application with any number of axes of motion, but is particularly useful in two axis solar energy collection systems. | 07-30-2009 |
20090188488 | Wireless mesh networking of solar tracking devices - An apparatus for networking solar tracking devices | 07-30-2009 |
20090260316 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS - The invention is a method for constructing solar energy mounting apparatuses in which structural elements of the apparatus are cast in molds formed on a substantially horizontal surface. A self curing compound, such as reinforced concrete, is used as the material for the structural elements. After curing for sufficient time to achieve strength necessary to allow for handling, the structural element is hoisted into place in a substantially non-horizontal position. Alternatively, the structural element may be used in the moving portion of a solar energy mounting apparatus that performs a tracking function. The use of reinforced concrete in the structural elements of solar energy mounting apparatuses allows for cost reduction over the prior art in that reinforced concrete is less expensive on a unit strength basis than other typical structural materials, such as steel and aluminum. Additional cost reduction is possible because the mass of the reinforced concrete structural elements offsets ballast material that would otherwise be necessary to increase the mass of the foundation to provide resistance to overturning forces due to wind. | 10-22-2009 |
20140102512 | SELF BALLASTED CELESTIAL TRACKING APPARATUS - The invention is a wind resistant celestial tracking apparatus that uses gravitational forces acting on the moving elements of the structure to provide overturning resistance. A molded self curing compound, such as reinforced concrete, is used as the structural material that provides the mass, and thus the gravitational overturning resistance that reduces or eliminates the need for a massive ballasted or dug-in foundation. The combination of these features potentially lowers cost significantly over that of tracking apparatuses found in prior art. The invention is appropriate for use in any celestial tracking application with any number of axes of motion, but is particularly useful in two axis solar energy collection systems. | 04-17-2014 |