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Adam J. Toth, Aberdeen, NJ US
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20100055267 | Method of Producing a Shelf-Stable Citrus Spray-Dry Product - The present invention relates generally to storage-stable, citrus-flavored compositions and to methods for their preparation. | 03-04-2010 |
Alan R. Toth, Newburgh, NY US
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20150047725 | MODIFIED FLUOROPOLYMER TUBING FOR ROBUST FLUID STREAM CONTINUITY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention discloses a section of tubing including a fluoropolmer tubular body which has an interior surface defining a fluid passage through the tubular body. At least a first portion of the interior surface has a first hydrophobicity which is less than that of the remainder of the tubular body. At least a first portion of the interior surface can have a molar ratio of fluorine to oxygen of no greater than | 02-19-2015 |
Andy Toth, Goshen, IN US
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20140054405 | SEAT BELT WEB RETRACTORS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Seat belt web retractors and associated systems and methods are described herein. Web retractors assemblies configured in accordance with various embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a frame having a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, and a spring-loaded shaft extending between the first and second sidewalls. The web retractor can further include a locking mechanism positioned proximate to the first sidewall of the frame and operably coupled to the shaft. The locking mechanism can include a vehicle inertia sensor and/or a web inertia sensor. A cover can enclose the locking mechanism such that the cover and the first sidewall form a liquid-sealed enclosure around the locking mechanism. | 02-27-2014 |
Barry P. Toth, Wells, ME US
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20080298919 | MILLING BLEED HOLES INTO HONEYCOMB PROCESS - A method of milling at least one hole into a honeycomb structure positioned on a part includes storing dimensional information of the part in a computer processor, locating a timing mark on the flange, positioning a milling tool at an angle relative to the honeycomb structure, and milling a first hole into the honeycomb structure at a feed rate of between approximately 1 inch per minute and approximately 3 inches per minute. | 12-04-2008 |
Bartholomew L. Toth, St. Louis, MO US
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20090236433 | THERMOSTAT CONTROL SYSTEM PROVIDING POWER SAVING TRANSMISSIONS - A thermostat control system having remote devices and/or other internally powered devices provides transmissions at different power levels and at different data transfer rates to conserve power life. Thermostat control system components and devices may be powered by replaceable power supplies that are conserved by transmitting at a lower power level more often than at a higher power level. A higher power level transmission is provided at a lower data transfer rate, and a lower power level transmission is provided at a higher data transfer rate. A higher power transmission is provided periodically to ensure reliable communication of temperature information. | 09-24-2009 |
20090251842 | RELAY DRIVE MATRIX - A microprocessor-based control system is provided that comprises a plurality of latching relays, at least some of which may be connected in parallel. A momentary application of voltage of a first polarity or a second polarity to the coil causes the latching relay contacts to switch and remain in an open or closed state respectively. An individual relay driver circuit is provided for a corresponding latching relay or set of latching relays, and has a first and second switch that respectively apply a voltage or a ground connection to a first end of each coil corresponding to the individual relay driver. The control system includes a common relay driver connected to at least one of the latching relays for each relay drive circuit, and has a first and second switch that respectively apply a voltage or a ground connection to the second end of the latching relay coils connected to the common relay driver circuit. | 10-08-2009 |
Bartholomew L. Toth, Crestwood, MO US
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20130228633 | Systems and Methods for Power Stealing - A thermostat includes a power stealing circuit selectively configured to provide power to the thermostat and to circuit(s) ancillary to the thermostat from power source(s) external to the thermostat, without requiring a common or neutral connection between the thermostat and the power source(s). Exemplary embodiments also are disclosed of a climate control system that includes such a thermostat. This thermostat can power-steal off of existing load wires (e.g., a W and/or Y terminal, etc.) and can provide power for a continuous backlight and/or other device (e.g., a remote sensor and/or low-power transceiver, etc.). | 09-05-2013 |
Carl R. Toth, Schenectady, NY US
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20150125257 | Systems and Methods for Boundary Control During Steam Turbine Acceleration - Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems and methods for boundary control during steam turbine acceleration. According to an example embodiment, the method can include receiving an indication the turbine is in an initial acceleration phase; receiving speed control parameter data from a plurality of sensors; receiving boundary control parameter data from a plurality of sensors; providing a control valve configured for controlling steam flow entering the turbine; determining the control valve position based on received speed control parameter data; determining the control valve position based on received boundary control parameter data; adjusting at least one boundary control parameter to the at least one boundary control parameter limit during turbine startup, wherein the value of a speed control parameter is simultaneously adjusted based on the adjusted at least one boundary control parameter; and adjusting the control valve position based at least on determined parameter data. | 05-07-2015 |
Carol A. Toth, Webster, NY US
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20100168029 | METHODS FOR TREATING BONE TUMORS - The present invention provides methods of treating bone cancer, inducing differentiation of bone tumor cells, inhibiting bone tumor growth, inducing bone tumor regression or treating a hyperproliferative cell disorder by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a bone morphogenic protein or a nucleic acid encoding the bone morphogenic protein. | 07-01-2010 |
Carol Ann Toth, Sharon, MA US
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20090110743 | Porous beta-tricalcium phosphate granules and methods for producing same - A porous β-tricalcium phosphate material for bone implantation is provided. The multiple pores in the porous TCP body are separate discrete voids and are not interconnected. The pore size diameter is in the range of 20-500 μm, preferably 50-125 μm. The porous β-TCP material provides a carrier matrix for bioactive agents and can form a moldable putty composition upon the addition of a binder. Preferably, the bioactive agent is encapsulated in a biodegradable agent. The invention provides a kit and an implant device comprising the porous β-TCP, and a bioactive agent and a binder. The invention also provides an implantable prosthetic device comprising a prosthetic implant having a surface region, a porous β-TCP material disposed on the surface region and optionally comprising at least a bioactive agent or a binder. Methods of producing the porous β-TCP material and inducing bone formation are also provided. | 04-30-2009 |
Cynthia Toth, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20080273783 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products For Mixed-Density Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging - Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for acquiring an image set using optical coherence tomography (OCT). A first portion of a defined volume is scanned at a low-density sampling rate to obtain a plurality of low-density frames. A second portion of the defined volume is scanned at a high-density sampling rate, higher than the low-density sampling rate, to obtain at least one high-density frame. The low-density frames and the at least one high-density frame are combined to provide a complete mixed-density image set. | 11-06-2008 |
Cynthia A. Toth, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110182517 | SEGMENTATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF LAYERED STRUCTURES IN IMAGES - Disclosed herein are systems and method for segmentation and identification of structured features in images. According to an aspect, a method may include representing an image as a graph of nodes connected together by edges. For example, the image may be an ocular image showing layered structures or other features of the retina. The method may also include adding, to the graph, nodes adjacent to nodes along first and second sides of the graph. The added nodes may have edge weights less than the nodes along the first and second sides of the graph. Further, the method may include assigning start and end points to any of the added nodes along the first and second sides, respectively. The method may also include graph cutting between the start and end points for identifying a feature in the image. | 07-28-2011 |
20120092615 | Systems and Methods for Surgical Microscope and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging - A surgical microscope assembly includes a microscope main objective and microscope imaging optics. The microscope main objective and microscope imaging optics define a viewing beam path that passes from a sample through the microscope main objective and the microscope imaging optics. The assembly includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) unit having an illumination beam and a collection beam and a beamsplitter between the microscope main objective and the microscope imaging optics. The beamsplitter is configured to direct a portion of light from the microscope main objective to the microscope imaging optics and to direct another portion of light from the microscope main objective to the OCT unit collection beam. The beamsplitter is further configured to direct an illumination beam from the OCT unit to the microscope main objective and to the sample. A beam forming unit is between the OCT unit and the beamsplitter. The beam forming unit is configured to form the illumination beam of the OCT unit so as to generally correspond to a size of the microscope main objective. | 04-19-2012 |
20120184846 | IMAGING AND VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS, INSTRUMENTS, AND METHODS USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - Imaging and visualization systems, instruments, and methods using optical coherence tomography (OCT) are disclosed. A method for OCT image capture includes determining a location of a feature of interest within an operative field. The method also includes determining a relative positioning between the feature of interest and an OCT scan location. Further, the method includes controlling capture of an OCT image at a set position relative to the feature of interest based on the relative positioning. | 07-19-2012 |
20140334703 | SEGMENTATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF LAYERED STRUCTURES IN IMAGES - Disclosed herein are systems and method for segmentation and identification of structured features in images. According to an aspect, a method may include representing an image as a graph of nodes connected together by edges. For example, the image may be an ocular image showing layered structures or other features of the retina. The method may also include adding, to the graph, nodes adjacent to nodes along first and second sides of the graph. The added nodes may have edge weights less than the nodes along the first and second sides of the graph. Further, the method may include assigning start and end points to any of the added nodes along the first and second sides, respectively. The method may also include graph cutting between the start and end points for identifying a feature in the image. | 11-13-2014 |
David G. Toth, North Canton, OH US
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20090123099 | Bearing Assembly With a Seal-Forming Bore Clip - A bearing assembly (A | 05-14-2009 |
David G. Toth, Canton, OH US
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20090127795 | NON-CONTACT LABYRINTH SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A non-contact labyrinth seal assembly, bearing assembly therewith, and method of construction thereof, has an outer rigid carrier and an inner sleeve. The carrier has an outer cylindrical flange and a radially inwardly extending leg and the sleeve has a cylindrical wall and a radially outwardly extending flange. A body is attached to at least one of the leg and the flange, wherein the body provides, at least in part, a purely non-contact labyrinth passage extending between the carrier and the sleeve. | 05-21-2009 |
20140159318 | NON-CONTACT LABYRINTH SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A non-contact labyrinth seal assembly, bearing assembly therewith, and method of construction thereof, has an outer rigid carrier and an inner sleeve. The carrier has an outer cylindrical flange and a radially inwardly extending leg and the sleeve has a cylindrical wall and a radially outwardly extending flange. A body is attached to at least one of the leg and the flange, wherein the body provides, at least in part, a purely non-contact labyrinth passage extending between the carrier and the sleeve. | 06-12-2014 |
20150159761 | Non-Contact Labyrinth Seal Assembly and Method of Construction Thereof - A labyrinth seal assembly, bearing assembly therewith, and method of construction thereof, has an outer rigid carrier and an inner sleeve. The carrier has an outer cylindrical flange and a radially inwardly extending leg and the sleeve has a cylindrical wall and a radially outwardly extending flange. A seal body is attached to at least one of the leg and the flange, wherein a labyrinth passage extends between the seal body and the sleeve, from an air side of the assembly to an oil side of the assembly, during normal use of the assembly. | 06-11-2015 |
David J. Toth, Durham, NC US
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20110078197 | FILE RESHARING MANAGEMENT - Managing file distribution in an online file sharing system implemented by at least one server includes inviting a first entity to access a shared file hosted by the online file sharing system, and allowing the first entity to reshare the shared file through the online file sharing system with at least a second entity only to an extent permitted by a resharing policy stored by the online file sharing system. | 03-31-2011 |
20120260203 | ADAPTIVE DRAG AND DROP ZONE - A computer-implemented method for displaying an adaptive drag and drop zone in a user interface of software executing on the computer having at least one processor and a memory comprises: in response to a display of a drop zone, monitoring user interactions with the user interface, including initiation of a drag and drop events; and dynamically decreasing at least one of a size of the drop zone and any drop zone user assistance based on the user interactions. | 10-11-2012 |
David M. Toth US
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20130127118 | RADIAL SHAFT SEAL, RADIAL SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A radial shaft seal to isolate an air side of the seal from an oil side of the seal is provided. The seal includes a mounting portion and a seal lip having a sealing surface extending between an oil side end and an air side end. An annular bridge is connected to the oil side end by a first hinge and to the mounting portion by a second hinge. The bridge extends in overlying relation to the seal lip. A projection extends from the first hinge away from the bridge. A plurality of ribs extend radially inwardly from the projection. A plurality of nubs extend axially from the oil side end of the seal lip toward the oil side of the shaft seal. The ribs and nubs minimize friction between the seal and a shaft during installation and prevent the seal lip from inverting during an oil-side installation assembly. | 05-23-2013 |
Dennis Vance Toth, Austin, TX US
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20130032324 | THERMAL SOLUTION WITH SPRING-LOADED INTERFACE - Thermal solution systems including a heat sink and a spreader plate mounted to the heat sink via one or more springs. Thermal gap filler provides a thermal interface between the heat sink and the spreader plate. The one or more springs provide contact force between the heat spreader plate and a component to be cooled, while accommodating dimensional variation, such as manufacturing tolerance or assembly tolerance related variation. | 02-07-2013 |
20140038449 | Serial Bus Receptacle With Exterior Socket Clamping - System and method for communicatively coupling a serial communication plug to a serial communication bus. The system may include a housing. The housing may include a receptacle that is configured to communicatively couple to a bus. The receptacle may include one or more internal retention springs situated inside the receptacle. The one or more internal retention springs may be configured to grip a male plug with a retention force, when the male plug is inserted into the receptacle. The housing may include or may be coupled to a clamp where the clamp is external to the receptacle. When the male plug is inserted into the receptacle, the clamp may be adjustable via a clamp adjustment mechanism to constrain the one or more internal retention springs, thus augmenting the retention force and further securing the male plug in the receptacle. | 02-06-2014 |
20150229072 | Serial Bus Receptacle with Adjustable Exterior Socket Clamping - System and method for communicatively coupling a serial communication plug to a serial communication bus. The system may include a housing. The housing may include a receptacle that is configured to communicatively couple to a bus. The receptacle may include one or more internal retention springs situated inside the receptacle. The one or more internal retention springs may be configured to grip a male plug with a retention force, when the male plug is inserted into the receptacle. The housing may include or may be coupled to a clamp where the clamp is external to the receptacle. When the male plug is inserted into the receptacle, the clamp may be adjustable via a clamp adjustment mechanism to constrain the one or more internal retention springs, thus augmenting the retention force and further securing the male plug in the receptacle. | 08-13-2015 |
George Toth, Sea Isle City, NJ US
George E. Toth, Columbia, MD US
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20140183303 | END OF TRAIN VIDEO SYSTEM - A viewing system for trains that makes real time visual information in the form of images or video of the vicinity of the end of a train available to a locomotive operator or distant user. The system gathers images or video of the vicinity of the end of a train and transmits and displays the images or video to a remote display on a locomotive or at a remote location off the train. The invention also records the images or video such that the images or video can be recalled and used at a later time. | 07-03-2014 |
Gregory T. Toth, Pinedale, WY US
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20110094012 | Systems and methods for providing a headgear cooling liner - Systems and methods for providing an article associated with headgear that keeps the wearer's head cool and/or cushioned from the interior harness of the headgear. The article is a system, liner or pad that is inserted into the headgear or coupled to the headgear harness for cooling and/or comfort, and includes a liquid-absorbing material contained within non-impervious pocket partitions. One or more ventilation portions and/or devices may also be included to allow for the free flow of air, breathing of the wearer's scalp and to facilitate the natural evaporation of perspiration. In some implementations, the article may be used in a variety of different headgear. As the pocket partitions swell due to absorption of a liquid by the material, the pockets function as gel-like cushions or pads that protect the wearer's scalp. The article is held in place with small straps, Velcro® tabs, or other retention devices. | 04-28-2011 |
Jack Toth, Tallahassee, FL US
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20100033280 | Conical magnet - An electromagnet having a conical bore. The conical bore is created by wrapping a conductor around a conically-offset helix. The cross sectional area of the conductor can be varied in order to maintain a desired current carrying capacity along the helix. A single element can be used as the conductor. The conductor can also be created by stacking a series of specially-shaped plates analogous to prior art Bitter-disks. | 02-11-2010 |
James Toth, Jersey City, NY US
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20090022998 | NEW GEL COAT FORMULATION - New gel coat composition, in particular new marine gel coat compositions, a process for their manufacture as well as their use to coat surfaces of articles exposed to light, water and solvents. The gel coats incorporate a precipitated silica having | 01-22-2009 |
20090136672 | NEW PRECIPIATED SILICA FOR THICKENING AND CREATING THIXOTROPIC BEHAVIOR IN LIQUID SYSTEMS - A precipitated silica having a d | 05-28-2009 |
20110123750 | NEW GEL COAT FORMULATION - New gel coat composition, in particular new marine gel coat compositions, a process for their manufacture as well as their use to coat surfaces of articles exposed to light, water and solvents. The gel coats incorporate a precipitated silica having | 05-26-2011 |
James J. Toth, Pasco, WA US
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20120106691 | Method and System for Radioisotope Generation - A system and a process for producing selected isotopic daughter products from parent materials characterized by the steps of loading the parent material upon a sorbent having a functional group configured to selectively bind the parent material under designated conditions, generating the selected isotopic daughter products, and eluting said selected isotopic daughter products from the sorbent. In one embodiment, the process also includes the step of passing an eluent formed by the elution step through a second sorbent material that is configured to remove a preselected material from said eluent. In some applications a passage of the material through a third sorbent material after passage through the second sorbent material is also performed. | 05-03-2012 |
James Lee Toth, Knightstown, IN US
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20090156571 | BIPHENYL AMIDE LACTAM DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF 11-BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE 1 - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I: possessing 11 β-HSD type 1 antagonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, cognitive disorders, and other conditions associated with 11 β-HSD type 1 activity. | 06-18-2009 |
20100022560 | THIOPHENE PYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and the use of such compounds as corticotropin releasing factor 1 (CRF1) receptor antagonists in the treatment of psychiatric and neuroendocrine disorders, neurological diseases, and metabolic syndrome. | 01-28-2010 |
20100222339 | Thiazole pyrazolopyrimidines CRF1 receptor antagonists - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and use thereof as corticotropin releasing factor 1 (CRF1) receptor antagonists in the treatment of psychiatric and neuroendocrine disorders, neurological diseases, and metabolic syndrome. | 09-02-2010 |
Jeffrey D Toth, Lawrenceburg, TN US
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20150233640 | Blast Furnace Spool Liner - A hearth refractory assembly is provided to improve gas sealing of a blast furnace hearth. The blast furnace hearth has a metal outer shell and a spool extending outwardly therefrom. The spool has a spool metal outer wall and forms an opening in said hearth metal outer shell. The refractory liner assembly includes a plurality of hearth refractory bricks arranged in a stacked configuration and lining the interior of the hearth metal outer shell and the spool. A liner is positioned between the hearth refractory brick and said hearth metal outer shell or within the spool and covers substantially all of the spool opening. The liner is a sheet made substantially from graphite. | 08-20-2015 |
John Toth, Clemont, FL US
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20140248024 | CYLINDRICAL HOUSING WITH LOCKING RING - A pressure apparatus including a first end cap, a second end cap, a hollow housing connected to the first and second end caps, a locking ring connected to the second end cap, a first termination connected to the first end cap, and a second termination connected to the second end cap. | 09-04-2014 |
John Toth, Clermont, FL US
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20140167411 | TUBE SEAL - A tube seal includes a tube through hole, a pressure housing tube seal penetration cavity for an elastomeric interference seal, a ferrule sealing surface for a ferrule, and an internal channel for a backing nut. A tube penetrates through the backing nut, the ferrule, the elastomeric interference seal and the tube through hole. | 06-19-2014 |
20140233898 | HIGH RELIABILITY ARMORED TERMINATION/EPOXY GLAND - An armored cable termination/fiber-optic seal which connects a fiber optic cable—the fiber optic cable including one or more armor wires and one or more cable tubes—to a pressure housing, the armored cable termination/fiber-optic seal including: an armored termination which locks the one or more armor wires in a conical cavity; sealing paths which block water from traveling in the interstitial space between the one or more armor wires and the one or more cable tubes into the pressure housing; and fiber feed-through tubes which block water from traveling in the interior of the one or more cable tubes into the pressure housing. | 08-21-2014 |
John K. Toth, Flemington, NJ US
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20110072592 | AUTO BODY TOOL - Disclosed herein is an auto body tool for the removal of quarter panels. The auto body tool includes a shank, a chisel and a shoulder against which hammering forces can be applied. The shoulder includes a flat beating surface and a slanted surface that together form a right triangle with the shank. The chisel extends at an angle from the shank to provide ease of access to the proper location against which prying and hammering forces can be applied. | 03-31-2011 |
John R. Toth, Clermont, FL US
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20110129187 | Global Link Connector System - A connector mating system that can enable the coupling and decoupling of electrical or optical communications channels, while in a deep, sub-oceanic, sea-floor environments, during which time the contacting interfaces of the said channels remain fully protected from the destructive effects of the said environment. The system features a Wet-Mate Connector (WMC) that provides a means for electrical, optical and hybrid inter-connection within an extremely hostile environments. | 06-02-2011 |
20130094810 | GLOBAL LINK CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A connector mating system that can enable the coupling and decoupling of electrical or optical communications channels, while in a deep, sub-oceanic, sea-floor environments, during which time the contacting interfaces of the said channels remain fully protected from the destructive effects of the said environment. The system features a Wet-Mate Connector (WMC) that provides a means for electrical, optical and hybrid interconnection within an extremely hostile environments. | 04-18-2013 |
20140270645 | COMPOSITE CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connector mating system that can enable the coupling and decoupling of electrical or optical communications channels, while in a deep, sub-oceanic, sea-floor environments, during which time the contacting interfaces of the said channels remain fully protected from the destructive effects of the said environment. The system features a Wet-Mate Connector (WMC) that provides a means for electrical, optical and hybrid inter-connection within an extremely hostile environments. | 09-18-2014 |
Judit Gal Toth, White Plains, NY US
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20090142271 | DENDRITIC CELLS - The present invention provides systems for isolating, characterizing, and modulating brain dendritic cells. The invention may allow a better understanding of and opportunities to modulate neurodevelopmental processes (such as, for example, neurogenesis) and neurological diseases (such as, for example, Alzheimer's Disease). | 06-04-2009 |
Julius J. Toth, Wauconda, IL US
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20090252652 | Apparatus And Method For Handling Fluids For Analysis - A reaction vessel with a bottom drain opening supporting a selected unpressured head of fluid by the surface tension of the fluid. A device processing zone includes a support for spaced rows of reaction vessels, passages communicating with their drain openings of supported vessels, and a pressure source for selectively draining fluid through the drain openings. Generally horizontal bar magnets are supported for selected vertical movement between the vessel rows. A dispensing head has X discharge openings selectively positionable over X selected reaction vessels. A metering pump mechanism selectively meters X a selected quantity of fluid a bulk supply (where X is at least four), and selectively pumps the metered selected quantities through the drain openings to the selected reaction vessels. Methods of drawing fluid from the vessels using the pressure source, and moving the magnets to form a pellet of analyte are also included. | 10-08-2009 |
20090314802 | Apparatus And Method For Handling Fluids For Analysis - A reaction vessel with a bottom drain opening supporting a selected unpressured head of fluid by the surface tension of the fluid. A device processing zone includes a support for spaced rows of reaction vessels, passages communicating with their drain openings of supported vessels, and a pressure source for selectively draining fluid through the drain openings. Generally horizontal bar magnets are supported for selected vertical movement between the vessel rows. A dispensing head has X discharge openings selectively positionable over X selected reaction vessels. A metering pump mechanism selectively meters X a selected quantity of fluid a bulk supply (where X is at least four), and selectively pumps the metered selected quantities through the drain openings to the selected reaction vessels. Methods of drawing fluid from the vessels using the pressure source, and moving the magnets to form a pellet of analyte are also included. | 12-24-2009 |
Kalman Csaba Toth, Portland, OR US
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20090089366 | PORTABLE CACHING SYSTEM - A portable caching system is described that is composed of a user workstation, a prior art web browser executing on the user workstation, a portable caching device, a portable caching device driver, a cache manager, and a user carrying a portable caching device. A method for handling the browsing operations as integrated with the portable caching system is described, the method detecting if the portable caching device is present, directing a portion of the browsing operations, and performing the operations: open the home page, open, download, and upload files, open and update browsing history, open and update download history, open and update upload history, open bookmarks, read and write cookies; use certificates, use private encryption keys, use and update revocation list entries; use logon objects including website addresses, identifiers, and passwords. | 04-02-2009 |
20150095999 | Electronic Identity and Credentialing System - Described is an electronic credentialing system that allows personal identity devices to interact; each interacting device has an installed identity engine that acquires, holds, issues and uses electronic credentials (e-credentials), these electronic credentials can be installed on personal identity devices, such as: smart phones, tablets, laptops, embedded systems, and/or personal computers. | 04-02-2015 |
Karoly Toth, St. Louis, MO US
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20090017448 | SCREENING TOOL FOR ANTIVIRAL AGENTS - A method is provided for screening anti-adenovirus agents. The method includes reducing the activation of the immune system of a small mammal, administering a human adenovirus vector to the small mammal, monitoring the tumor cells in the mammal, and analyzing infectious virus units within the tumor cells and the organs of the small mammal. Specifically, the immune system of the small mammal is suppressed using cyclophosphamide. The small mammal may be, but is not limited to, one of the following: mice, rabbits, cotton rats, hamsters, rats, and other small rodents. | 01-15-2009 |
20100034776 | REPLICATION-COMPETENT ANTI-CANCER VECTORS - Novel vectors which are replication competent in neoplastic cells and which overexpress an adenovirus death protein are disclosed. Some of the disclosed vectors are replication-restricted to neoplastic cells or to neoplastic alveolar type II cells. Compositions and methods for promoting the death of neoplastic cells using these replication-competent vectors are also disclosed. | 02-11-2010 |
Krisztina Toth, Floral Park, NY US
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20080233075 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR SKIN TIGHTENING - The present invention provides a topical composition that contains a water-soluble film-forming polymer, a bimodal copolymer comprising a first polymeric component with anionic functional groups and a second polymeric component with cationic functional groups, and one or more biological polymers that are derived from a source selected from the group consisting of animals, plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria or are biotechnologically synthesized. The first and second polymeric components of the bimodal copolymer form an interpenetrating polymeric network that interacts with the water-soluble film-forming polymer and the biological polymers to form a polymeric film with superior skin-firming and skin-toning effects. Such a topical composition can be applied to saggy or wrinkled skin for enhancing the appearance of the skin. | 09-25-2008 |
Landy Toth, Skillman, NJ US
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20100130889 | ELASTOMERIC PARTICLE HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING SURFACE, A PRESSURE SENSOR COMPRISING SAID PARTICLES, A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID SENSOR AND A SENSOR SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID SENSORS - An elastomeric particle ( | 05-27-2010 |
Leslie Toth, Woodbridge, NJ US
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20080249093 | (3,4-Disubstituted)Propanoic Carboxylates as Sip (Edg) Receptor Agonists - The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula I: | 10-09-2008 |
Loren Toth, Lakewood, CO US
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20150051640 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes a housing. A movable handle is coupled to the housing and is configured to approximate a pair of jaw members toward and away from one another. A latch mechanism operably couples to the movable handle and includes one or more mechanical interfaces configured to selectively engage a corresponding mechanical interface disposed within the housing to lock and unlock the jaw members in an approximated configuration. When the movable handle is in a jammed position, the mechanical interface(s) of the latch mechanism is/are configured to deform and separate from the corresponding mechanical interface disposed within the housing when the movable handle is moved from the jammed position. | 02-19-2015 |
Louis Toth, Rogers, MN US
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20140236284 | Bioerodible Magnesium Alloy Microstructures for Endoprostheses - A bioerodible endoprosthesis includes a bioerodible magnesium alloy. The bioerodible magnesium alloy has a microstructure including equiaxed Mg-rich solid solution-phase grains having an average grain diameter of less than or equal to 5 microns and second-phase precipitates in grain boundaries between the equiaxed Mg-rich solid solution-phase grains. The beta-phase precipitates have an average longest dimension of 0.5 micron or less. The microstructure can be produced by one or more equal-channel high-strain processes. | 08-21-2014 |
Louis Toth, Baltimore, MD US
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20090318137 | INTERNETWORKING AIR-TO-AIR NETWORK AND WIRELESS NETWORK - Methods and systems of operating a communication system are provided. One method comprises establishing at least one communication link between a mobile-to-mobile communication network of mobile nodes and at least one route computing system via gateway node. The gateway node is one of the mobile nodes that is in communication with a wireless network. Moreover, the route computing system is in communication with a terrestrial network that is also in communication with the wireless network. The at least one established communication link is then used to communicate messages. | 12-24-2009 |
Louis T. Toth, Baltimore, MD US
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20110255506 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATION OF IP-BASED DATA LINK MANAGEMENT IN EXISTING AVIONICS ARCHITECTURES - Systems and methods for integration of IP-based data link management in existing avionics architectures are provided. In one embodiment, a communications management unit comprises: a legacy router providing access to a first set of air-ground data links; an internet protocol router providing access to a second set of air-ground data links; an applications and routing policy that provides criteria for selecting of a data link from one of the first set of air-ground data links or the second set of air-ground data links; and a data link manager that selects the data link from either the first set of air-ground data links and second sets of air-ground data links based on information provided by the applications and routing policy and controls the legacy router and the internet protocol router to route communication messages via the selected data link. | 10-20-2011 |
20140032903 | SECURE KEY DISTRIBUTION WITH GENERAL PURPOSE MOBILE DEVICE - One embodiment is directed to a method for managing cryptographic information. The method includes initiating cryptographic information loading application on a general purpose mobile device (GPMD) and establishing a connection between the GPMD and a server that includes cryptographic information. Authentication input is received from a user of the GPMD. Data identifying the GPMD and the authentication input is sent from the GPMD to the server for authentication of the GPMD and the user. The GPMD also sends data identifying an electronic device into which cryptographic information is to be loaded. In response, the GPMD receives cryptographic information for the electronic device at the GPMD from the server. The GPMD then sends the cryptographic information from the GPMD to the electronic device for loading therein. | 01-30-2014 |
20140101337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DIALOG SERVICE INTERFACE SWITCH - Systems and methods for a dialog service interface switch are provided. In at least one embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of networks configured to enable communication transmissions from the mobile communication system to an end node, wherein at least two networks of the plurality of networks transports information through different protocol stacks that implement different protocol suites and a dialog service interface switch coupled to the plurality of networks. The system also comprises an application interface coupled to the dialog service interface switch, wherein the dialog service interface switch comprises a network selector that determines a network of the plurality of networks through which the mobile communication system will communicate and switches between different networks of the plurality of networks, wherein the application interface provides data to at least one application, executing in the application layer, in the same format for each network of the plurality of networks. | 04-10-2014 |
Matthew J. Toth, Iselin, NJ US
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20120064545 | MOUSE MODEL FOR POMPE DISEASE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides mouse models for Pompe disease and methods of using the same to test agents that may be effective in the treatment of Pompe disease. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael Toth, Charlotte, NC US
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20130046689 | System and Method for Facilitating Transactions - A system includes a memory for storing user account information and mobile device information; and a processor. The processor receives a request for a transaction. The request includes a user identifier, a transaction amount, and a transaction recipient identifier. The processor further generates a transaction code. The processor further communicates the transaction code to a user device. The processor further receives, from a mobile device, a transaction confirmation message, wherein the user device and the mobile device are separate devices. The transaction confirmation message includes a confirmation of the request for the transaction and a unique identifier of the mobile device. The processor further compares the unique identifier of the mobile device with the stored mobile device information. In response to a determination that the unique identifier of the mobile device matches the stored mobile device information, the processor further allows the transaction to occur. | 02-21-2013 |
Michael A. Toth, Middleburg, FL US
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20130234862 | Street Light Monitoring System - A street light monitoring and real time data management system and methodology for collecting information from geographical distributed locations or individual sensor nodes dedicated to individual street lights of a multi-light street light system. | 09-12-2013 |
Mike Toth US
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20130192049 | SYSTEM FOR PLUGGING HEAT EXCHANGING TUBES - A system and a method for plugging a heat exchanger tube or the like. The system includes a plug member having a central shaft having a compressible member mounted on the central shaft such that axial compression of the compressible member radially expands the compressible member into sealing engagement with an inner wall of a tube in which the plug member is inserted. The system further includes a drive means removably engaged with the plug member for inserting the plug member into the tube and for providing axial force on the compressible member to cause radial expansion of the compressible member into sealing engagement with the inner wall of the tube. | 08-01-2013 |
Milos Toth, Cambridge, MA US
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20080314871 | HIGH RESOLUTION PLASMA ETCH - A method for fabrication of microscopic structures that uses a beam process, such as beam-induced decomposition of a precursor, to deposit a mask in a precise pattern and then a selective, plasma beam is applied, comprising the steps of first creating a protective mask upon surface portions of a substrate using a beam process such as an electron beam, focused ion beam (FIB), or laser process, and secondly etching unmasked substrate portions using a selective plasma beam etch process. Optionally, a third step comprising the removal of the protective mask may be performed with a second, materially oppositely selective plasma beam process. | 12-25-2008 |
Noah M. Toth, Southbury, CT US
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20130008306 | REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC ACTUATOR WITH WEAR RESISTANT PLASTIC LINER - A fluid actuator includes a housing having a fluid chamber providing a first friction surface. An actuating member is arranged in the fluid chamber and has a second friction surface slideably engaging the first friction surface. The actuating member is configured to slide within the chamber between first and second positions. An insert is constructed from a first thermoplastic material and provides one of the first and second friction surfaces. A body structurally supports the insert and provides one of the housing or actuating member. The body is constructed from a second thermoplastic material molded about the insert and including short reinforcing fibers. | 01-10-2013 |
Paul Toth, Boise, ID US
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20080244542 | SOAP SERVICE-ORIENTED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A service-oriented computer programming language is disclosed. The language includes keywords and operators that enable simple definition and invocation of SOAP services. In operation, a linkable data entity can be associated with one or more SOAP services dynamically, such that the SOAP services associated with the linkable data entity at any given time can change as a computer program executes. In addition, once a SOAP service is associated with a linkable data entity, the association can persist until it is eliminated, changed, or the computer program completes execution. | 10-02-2008 |
Richard Dean Toth, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120291228 | Sling Retainer - A rifle sling retainer comprising an elongated curved base plate for bearing a flexible gun sling strap and having a body and first and second end portions where the first end portion is bent at an angle to the base plate for preventing the flexible strap from moving laterally in the direction of the said first end portion. The retainer can be attached to clothing or constructed in the form of a clip to be attached to the shoulder strap of a back pack. | 11-22-2012 |
Rita Toth, Meredith, NH US
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20130224280 | TRANSDERMAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING STRETCH MARKS - A transdermal delivery device for treating or preventing scars, such as stretch marks, comprising a composition comprising vitamin E, hyaluronan, biotin, | 08-29-2013 |
Robert Toth, Hillsborough, NJ US
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20100329529 | COMPUTER ASSISTED DIAGNOSIS (CAD) OF CANCER USING MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, MULTI-MODAL IN-VIVO MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY (MRS) AND IMAGING (MRI) - This invention relates to computer-assisted diagnostics and classification of prostate cancer. Specifically, the invention relates to segmentation of the prostate boundary on MRI images, cancer detection using multimodal multi-protocol MR data; and their integration for a computer-aided diagnosis and classification system for prostate cancer. | 12-30-2010 |
Robert Toth, Long Valley, NJ US
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20140294271 | Image Similarity-Based Finite Element Model Registration - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with evaluating global deformations and local deformations in a prostate are described. One example apparatus includes logics that evaluate global and local deformations in a prostate and register a pre-External Beam Radiation Treatment (EBRT) three dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance (MR) image with a post-EBRT 3D MR image. An image acquisition logic acquires a pre-EBRT image and a post EBRT image of an organ, item, or volume. An image texture information logic extracts image texture information from the pre-EBRT and post-EBRT images. A finite element model (FEM) transformation logic constructs a FEM of the volume imaged in the pre-EBRT image, deforms the FEM, deforms the pre-EBRT image as a function of the deformed FEM, and maximizes the image texture similarity between the deformed pre-EBRT image and the post-EBRT image. A registration logic registers the pre-EBRT image with the post-EBRT image based on the transformation. | 10-02-2014 |
Robert J. Toth, Huntsville, AL US
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20100004790 | Water Heater Demand Side Management System - A system for shifting energy demand from on-peak time windows to off-peak time windows by using hot water heater load shifting, while providing the end user with the level of service (i.e., availability of hot water) according to the user's customary use described by service quality criteria. The shift is accomplished by a controller located at the end user establishment and in communication with a central control server. The controller monitors local water heater upper and/or lower temperature and controls upper and/or lower water heater heating elements in accordance with a demand shift process commanded by the central control server. The controller may determine usage and remaining capacity for reporting back to the central control server. A volumetric capacity and usage determination is disclosed. The control server may select water heaters according to use patterns and/or measured capacity. One embodiment is adapted for use with existing water heaters without disrupting safety features of the existing water heater. | 01-07-2010 |
20130146586 | Water Heater Demand Side Management System - A system for shifting energy demand from on-peak time windows to off-peak time windows by using hot water heater load shifting, while providing the end user with the level of service (i.e., availability of hot water) according to the user's customary use described by service quality criteria. The shift is accomplished by a controller located at the end user establishment and in communication with a central control server. The controller monitors local water heater upper and/or lower temperature and controls upper and/or lower water heater heating elements in accordance with a demand shift process commanded by the central control server. The controller may determine usage and remaining capacity for reporting back to the central control server. A volumetric capacity and usage determination is disclosed. The control server may select water heaters according to use patterns and/or measured capacity. One embodiment is adapted for use with existing water heaters without disrupting safety features of the existing water heater. | 06-13-2013 |
20150127184 | Water Heater Demand Side Management System - A system for shifting energy demand from on-peak time windows to off-peak time windows by using hot water heater load shifting, while providing the end user with the level of service (i.e., availability of hot water) according to the user's customary use described by service quality criteria. The shift is accomplished by a controller located at the end user establishment and in communication with a central control server. The controller monitors local water heater upper and/or lower temperature and controls upper and/or lower water heater heating elements in accordance with a demand shift process commanded by the central control server. The controller may determine usage and remaining capacity for reporting back to the central control server. A volumetric capacity and usage determination is disclosed. The control server may select water heaters according to use patterns and/or measured capacity. One embodiment is adapted for use with existing water heaters without disrupting safety features of the existing water heater. | 05-07-2015 |
Robert J. Toth, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20130179358 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING EMPLOYER- SPONSORED RETIREMENT PLAN - A method of administering income distributions from an employer-sponsored retirement plan having a participant account value comprises providing an option to a plan participant to elect lifetime payout funded by at least a portion of the participant's account value; providing an option to the participant to elect an excess period during which a participant maintains control over the portion of the account value; transferring the portion of the participant's account value into a group annuity contract; determining an initial benefit payment under the terms of the group annuity contract; determining a subsequent benefit payment; and paying the initial and subsequent payments to the participant. Other embodiments include one or more of these, and the step of determining a charge to be paid by the participant for the guaranteed lifetime payout. | 07-11-2013 |
Robert James Toth, Huntsville, AL US
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20080305761 | Modular System for Connecting Multiple Customer Premises Voice and Data Communications Devices to a T1 Data Line - An integrated system concurrently connects voice and data communications devices used by small and medium sized businesses to a network T1 data line terminating at the customer premises. A system chassis includes multiple slots and backplane connectors for removably receiving a bank controller unit (BCU), power service unit (PSU), and one or more different types of smart and dumb voice and data access modules that provide the functional interface to the customer premises equipment. The BCU controls the operation of the system, which can be configured by the customer through an external terminal interface. | 12-11-2008 |
Sandor Toth, Mohegan Lake, NY US
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20150038948 | Apparatus and use of a neurochemisrty regulator device insertable in the cranium for thetreatment of cerebral cortical disorders - A subarachnoid pharmacodialysis apparatus insertable under the scalp, in and under the cranium, with a relatively short and simple neurosurgical procedure, to be kept there safely implanted for a year or longer for the purpose of regulating the neurochemistry of one or more diseased cerebral cortical areas and thus to achieve therapeutic effects via both localized delivery of medication and drainage of local neurotoxic molecules across the subdural meninges and compartments in a feedback-controlled fashion, with or without the additional capability of performing localized neurochemistry regulation in subcortical areas. This apparatus is also used for neurochemical profiling of the diseased brain area or areas by analyzing the removed endogenous molecules and adjusting the composition of the delivered medication based on the patient's specific, abnormal neurochemistry within the treated area or areas. | 02-05-2015 |
Scott J. Toth, West Lafayette, IN US
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20130057848 | IMAGING CRYSTALLINE DOMAINS OF SMALL MOLECULES - An apparatus and method for performing volume scanning of a sample comprised of chiral materials disposed in a matrix of non-chiral materials is disclosed. A laser is raster scanned in a plane of the volume such that the intensity of energy in the focal region is sufficient to generate second harmonic (SHG) energy. This energy is detected and may be processed into three dimensional images of the volume. The raster pattern is repeatedly stepped over an area of the sample so as to produce three dimensional images of time-dependent processes. | 03-07-2013 |
Thomas L. Toth, Brookfield, WI US
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20110142194 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACQUIRING MULTI-ENERGY CT IMAGING DATA - A CT system includes a rotatable gantry having an opening for receiving an object to be scanned, and a controller configured to apply a first kVp for a first time period, apply a second kVp for a second time period, wherein the second time period is different from the first time period, acquire a first asymmetric view dataset during at least a portion of the first time period, acquire a second asymmetric view dataset during at least a portion of the second time period, and generate an image using the acquired first and second asymmetric view datasets. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142312 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MITIGATING LOW SIGNAL DATA FOR DUAL ENERGY CT - A CT system includes a rotatable gantry having an opening for receiving an object to be scanned, and a controller configured to obtain kVp projection data at a first kVp, obtain kVp projection data at a second kVp, extract data from the kVp projection data obtained at the second kVp, add the extracted data to the kVp projection data obtained at the first kVp to generate mitigated projection data at the first kVp, and generate an image using the mitigated projection data at the first kVp and using the projection data obtained at the second kVp. | 06-16-2011 |
20120230576 | EXTENDED LOW CONTRAST DETECTABILITY FOR RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for determining an extended low contrast detectability performance function for an operating range for a core operating mode of a radiographic imaging system using actual reconstructed images characterize the contrast performance of a radiographic imaging system over its operating range and for any patient size based on the off-line calibration, uses ordered pairs of flux index and contrast index for each scanned object to provide a contrast index for each protocol for each contrast set, and uses the ordered pairs of flux index and contrast index to determine an extended low contrast detectability performance function for the operating range of a radiographic imaging system. Extended low contrast detectability performance data compilation and methods of clinical use, and low contrast phantom configurations and methods of calibration are also disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
20120236984 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACQUIRING MULTI-ENERGY CT IMAGING DATA - A CT system includes a rotatable gantry having an opening for receiving an object to be scanned, and a controller. The controller is configured to apply a first kVp for a first time period, apply a second kVp for a second time period, integrate two or more view datasets during the first time period, integrate one or more view datasets during the second time period, and generate an image using the datasets integrated during the first time period and during the second time period. | 09-20-2012 |
20140072108 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENDED LOW CONTRAST DETECTABILITY FOR RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEMS - Evaluating dose performance of a radiographic imaging system with respect to image quality using a phantom, a channelized hotelling observer module as a model observer, and a printer, a plaque, or an electronic display includes scanning and producing images for a plurality of sections of the phantom using the radiographic imaging system, wherein the plurality of sections represent a range of patient sizes and doses and wherein the sections of the phantom contain objects of measurable detectability. Also included is analyzing the images to determine detectability results for one or more of the contained objects within the images of the plurality of sections of the phantom, wherein the analyzing includes using a channelized hotelling observer (CHO) module as a model observer; and displaying, via the printer, the plaque, or the electronic display, a continuous detectability performance measurement function using the determined detectability results. | 03-13-2014 |
Thomas L. Toth, Sudbury, MA US
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20090305224 | Methods for the Cryopreservation of Mammalian Cells - The present invention features novel methods for the cryopreservation of mammalian cell that combine the advantages of the slow-freezing and vitrification approaches while avoiding their shortcomings. Generally, the methods include the use of a capillary tube made of a thermally conductive wall material and a thin wall such that the ratio of the thermal conductivity of the wall material to the wall thickness is at least 1,000-500,000. The solution is then exposed to temperatures equal to or less than −80° C. and the vitrification solution containing the mammalian cells is cooled at a rate equal to or greater than 30,000-100,000,000° C./minute. The exposure of the capillary tube with a thermally conductive and thin wall allows for vitrification of the solution in the absence of ice formation. Cryoprotectants can also be added to the vitrification solution to further prevent ice formation. | 12-10-2009 |
20130260452 | Methods For The Cryopreservation Of Mammalian Cells - Manufactured capillary tubes can include: a tubular member; and a coating applied partially covering the tubular member, the coating defining a window where the tubular member is free of the coating. Kits containing and methods related to the capillary tubes can be used for the cryopreservation of cells. | 10-03-2013 |
Thomas Louis Toth, Brookfield, WI US
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20090202126 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HYBRID CONE BEAM IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION - A method for reconstructing an image using an imaging apparatus that includes a radiation source, a detector array, and a computer. The method includes performing a helical scan of an object at a selected helical pitch using the radiation source and detector array to obtain image data, and reconstructing an image of the object utilizing the computer programmed to perform a hybrid cone beam image reconstruction having ray-wise 3D weighting, wherein the weighting is dependent upon both helical pitch and z-distance. | 08-13-2009 |
20100080357 | WIDE COVERAGE X-RAY TUBE AND CT SYSTEM - An x-ray tube is disclosed herein. The x-ray tube includes an anode assembly adapted to rotate generally about a rotational axis. The anode assembly includes a first target surface at least partially disposed at a first angle greater than 70 degrees with respect to the rotational axis and a second target surface at least partially disposed at a second angle greater than 70 degrees with respect to the rotational axis. The first target surface is adapted to emit a first x-ray beam and the second target surface is adapted to emit a second x-ray beam. A CT system is also disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
20100098310 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING BODY WEIGHT AND FAT CONTENT USING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DATA - Methods and apparatus for determining body weight and fat content using computed tomography data are provided. One method includes acquiring a pre-scan image using a computed tomography imaging system and segmenting the pre-scan image into pixels representing imaged fat and pixels representing imaged tissue. The method further includes determining a lean body weight based on the segmented pixels representing imaged fat and imaged tissue. | 04-22-2010 |
20110091017 | VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT IN AN IMAGING SYSTEM - Methods and systems are generally described for measuring a voltage used by an imaging system to generate radiation used in imaging. In embodiments, different datasets are acquired using different degrees of attenuation of the radiation. The differently attenuated datasets are processed to derive a ratio of the differential attenuation. The attenuation ratio is processed to derive a measure of the voltage used by the imaging system to generate the radiation used to acquire the different datasets. | 04-21-2011 |
Tim Toth, Madras, OR US
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20150183587 | Chain Rail Loading System - The load conveyer system includes a pair of rails that carry endless chains. Each rail has its own dedicated drive motor that operates independently of the other. The motors are sized to fit within the vertical height or vertical envelope of the rail, so that the motor does not interfere with movement of the load carried by the rail. Each rail and drive motor are independently mountable to an underlying support surface as a module. | 07-02-2015 |
William W. Toth, Newark, OH US
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20110042121 | ELECTRICAL CABLE PROTECTION BLOCK - An electrical cable protection block includes a body having an inner wall, an outer walls a lumen within the inner and outer walls and a connection structure. The connection structure is provided to secure a first electrical cable protection block to a second electrical cable protection block. Typically the connection structure comprises cooperating male and female ends. The male end may take the form of a collar while the female end may take the form of a bore sized and shaped to receive that collar. | 02-24-2011 |
20110088432 | MOLTEN GLASS DELIVERY AND REFINING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for refining and delivering a supply of molten glass include melting a supply of glass in a melter and discharging a stream of molten glass. A refining section is provided to refine the molten glass discharged by the melter and to deliver the molten glass downstream to a glass forming apparatus. The refining section is mounted for movement into and out of contact with the stream of molten glass to connect and disconnect the glass forming apparatus with the stream of molten glass. | 04-21-2011 |
Zoltan Toth, Largo, FL US
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20120107756 | Survival light - Survival light consisting of a disk with wick installed on the top floating on the surface of a combustible fluid that can reach and be sucked up by the wick through vertical holes penetrating the disk and through horizontal channels leading the combustible fluid from the periphery of the disk to the central area where the wick is installed and where the combustible fluid is a layer on top of a non-combustible fluid such as water. | 05-03-2012 |