Garner, CA
Amanda L. Garner, San Diego, CA US
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20100255525 | Fluorescent ozone sensor - A selective, fluorescent “turn-on” probe and method for the detection of ozone in biological and atmospheric samples, wherein the method of detecting ozone in a sample comprises the steps of (1) contacting the sample with a fluorophore capable of undergoing allylic ether or allylic ester cleavage and (2) detecting fluorescence in the sample. | 10-07-2010 |
Ashley Garner, Davis, CA US
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20100304437 | Methods for enhancing the degradation or conversion of cellulosic material - The present invention relates to methods for degrading or converting a cellulosic material, comprising: treating the cellulosic material with an enzyme composition in the presence of a polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity. | 12-02-2010 |
Bernadette Garner, San Jose, CA US
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20080281767 | Method for Training Neural Networks - The present invention provides a method ( | 11-13-2008 |
C. Michael Garner, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090075430 | THERMAL INTERMEDIATE APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Apparatus and system, as well as fabrication methods therefor, may include a thermal intermediate structure comprised of a plurality of carbon nanotubes some of which have organic moieties attached thereto to tether the nanotubes to at least one of a die and a heat sink. The organic moieties include thiol linkers and amide linkers. | 03-19-2009 |
20120161261 | MAGNETIC PHASE CHANGE LOGIC - Provided are transistor devices such as logic gates that are capable of associating a computational state and or performing logic operations with detectable electronic spin state and or magnetic state. Methods of operating transistor devices employing magnetic states are provided. Devices comprise input and output structures and magnetic films capable of being converted between magnetic states. | 06-28-2012 |
Craig C. Garner, Los Altos, CA US
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20120157445 | Cognitive Function - Provided herein are methods, drug formulations, and dosing regimens for improving cognitive function in a normal or cognitively impaired subject. For instance, methods provided herein comprise administering a GABA | 06-21-2012 |
20140296210 | PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - Methods for treating an individual to improve cognitive function are provided. In the subject methods, an effective amount of a noncompetitive GABA | 10-02-2014 |
Dewain Garner, Pleasanton, CA US
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20130216293 | TARGETED PERFORMANCE OF HYPOHALITE SYSTEMS THEREOF - This invention relates to extend the benefits of using hypochlorite compounds such as sodium hypochlorite to clean and disinfect articles while reducing or eliminating the side effects of treating an article with a strong oxidant material. The invention relates to a single step process involving mixing of precursor compositions of a suitable hypohalite or hypohalous acid with a solution of a reducing agent. Optionally a boiler may be present in either or both precursor compositions, such that at time of use such active hypohalous acid concentration, in the resulting aqueous mixture remains at a sufficient activity level to effect one or more desired benefits against a target substrate for a desired period of time. The oxidant is substantially consumed by reaction with the reducing agent after the time needed for achieving the desired benefit has passed. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216631 | TARGETED PERFORMANCE OF HYPOHALITE COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - This invention relates to extend the benefits of using hypochlorite compounds such as sodium hypochlorite to clean and disinfect articles while reducing or eliminating the side effects of treating an article with a strong oxidant material. The invention relates to a single step process involving mixing of precursor compositions of a suitable hypohalite or hypohalous acid with a solution of a reducing agent. Optionally a buffer may be present in either or both precursor compositions, such that at time of use such active hypohalous acid concentration in the resulting aqueous mixture remains at a sufficient activity level to effect one or more desired benefits against a target substrate for a desired period of time. The oxidant is substantially consumed by reaction with the reducing agent after the time needed for achieving the desired benefit has passed. | 08-22-2013 |
20130217610 | TARGETED PERFORMANCE OF HYPOHALITE METHODS THEREOF - This invention relates to extend the benefits of using hypochlorite compounds such as sodium hypochlorite to clean and disinfect articles while reducing or eliminating the side effects of treating an article with a strong oxidant material. The invention relates to a single step process involving mixing of precursor compositions of a suitable hypohalite or hypohalous acid with a solution of a reducing agent. Optionally a buffer may be present in either or both precursor compositions, such that at time of use such active hypohalous acid concentration in the resulting aqueous mixture remains at a sufficient activity level to effect one or more desired benefits against a target substrate for a desired period of time. The oxidant is substantially consumed by reaction with the reducing agent after the time needed for achieving the desired benefit has passed. | 08-22-2013 |
Harold Garner, El Segundo, CA US
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20110130068 | FOLDABLE VEHICLE PLAYSETS WITH MOVING COMPONENTS - Vehicle playsets having multiple configurations. The vehicle playsets may include a track segment, a trigger adjacent to the track segment, a moving component adapted to move toward the trigger, and a launch mechanism coupled to the track segment and adapted to launch a toy vehicle along the track segment toward the moving component. Striking the moving component with the toy vehicle may prevent the moving component from reaching the trigger. The playset may include at least two configurations including a closed configuration and an open configuration that is suitable for play. | 06-02-2011 |
Harold Garner, Lomita, CA US
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20110021111 | Toy Vehicle Track Set with Rotatable Element - An indexing stunt selector for a toy vehicle track set is provided. The indexing stunt selector may be disposed along a toy vehicle track and includes a first stunt element disposed in the vehicle pathway to cause a toy vehicle to perform a first stunt, where performance of a first stunt results in actuation of a first stunt trigger. The indexing stunt selector further includes a second stunt element adapted to be automatically disposed in the vehicle pathway following actuation of the first stunt trigger. | 01-27-2011 |
James Louis Garner, Fullerton, CA US
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20140074556 | Method for Financing and Operating Onsite Renewable Energy Systems with Aggregated Onsite Demand - An improved method of operating and financing one or more onsite renewable energy systems ( | 03-13-2014 |
Joseph Garner, Brisbane, CA US
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20130061339 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING TRICHOTILLOMANIA AND SIMILAR DISORDERS IN HUMANS AND RODENTS - The present disclosure provides a method of diagnosing neurological disorders including for example, impulse control disorders, such as barbering and trichotillomania using biomarkers such as reductive capacity of urine and 8-OH-dG concentration. Still other disorders that can be diagnosed based on the measurements of makers for oxidative stress include autism and Parkinson's disease. | 03-07-2013 |
Joseph P. Garner, Brisbane, CA US
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20120095363 | COMPOUND TACTILE STIMULUS DEVICE SYSTEM - A system for presenting compound tactile stimuli to a test subject includes a compound tactile stimulus device comprised of a plurality of overlapping stimulus presentation members, each stimulus presentation member including one or more stimulus exemplars related by a specified dimensional property. The device includes manual or automated means for moving and aligning the stimulus presentation members relative to one another to form a predetermined compound tactile stimulus comprised of at least two tactile stimulus exemplars, including at least one exemplar having one or more open spaces allowing the test subject to discriminate between the stimulus exemplars underlying the compound tactile stimulus by extending one or sensory members through the one or more open spaces. The system may include the compound tactile stimulus device integrated into an automated living environment providing automated compound tactile stimulus presentation, including automatic generation of behavioral data under conditions that are less susceptible to experimental bias by minimizing artificial or unnatural testing conditions that may otherwise confound the results. | 04-19-2012 |
20120180731 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATING ANIMAL TESTING PROTOCOLS - In one aspect, the present invention provides a housing system for conducting high throughput animal experiments. The housing system includes a home cage, at least one rotatable turnstile enclosed by housing to form two or more isolation chambers, a means for animal identification, and one or more action stations functionally coupled to one or more isolation chambers. The turnstile includes a plurality of one or more separation members rotatable about a vertical axis, each isolation chamber bounded by one or more separation members. The action stations contain one or more devices facilitating completion of at least one animal-directed or experimentor-initiated action. In a preferred embodiment, the home cage is sufficiently sized to house a plurality of small animals, such as mice. Tunnel passageways may be connected to the home cage, including one or more tunnel passageways containing a rotatable turnstile. Additional embodiments include rotatable turnstiles, rotatable turnstile assemblies, and methods of conducting high throughput animal experiments using the devices and systems described herein. | 07-19-2012 |
20140238306 | NESTING MATERIAL BALING AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR MOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT - A standardized nesting material for use in laboratory environments for rodents includes a latrining substrate, and at least one bale unit formed to include a fibrous scaffolding material, and an insulating material. The bale units are of standardized size and can be packaged and sterilized to provide improved wellbeing of the animals; reduced feed and labor costs; and improved scientific quality of the studies conducted on the animals. | 08-28-2014 |
Leith Marie Garner, Mosesto, CA US
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20120266337 | Interspecific tree named 'Flavor Fusion' - A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: | 10-18-2012 |
Logan E. Garner, Goleta, CA US
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20120264649 | AGENTS FOR ENHANCED CHARGE TRANSPORT ACROSS MICROBIAL MEMBRANES - The invention provides molecules useful for enhancing charge transport across membranes, such as electron transport across membranes, and methods of using such molecules, for example in improving the performance of a microbial fuel cell or in staining microbes for observation. The amphiphilic molecule comprises a conjugated core with hydrophilic groups on either end. The amphiphilic molecule inserts into the membrane of a microbe and facilitates charge transfer across the membrane of the microbe. | 10-18-2012 |
Ray Garner, Chula Vista, CA US
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20140366966 | HIGH PRESSURE CHECK VALVE FLANGE JOINT - A valve flange joint includes a valve flange and first and second duct flanges. The first and second duct flanges include respective first and second mating portions. The first mating portion includes a first duct rim, a first duct face in contact with a first face of the valve flange, and a first slot. The second mating portion includes a second duct face in contact with a second face of the valve flange, and a second rim. In an embodiment, the valve flange includes a tab that extends in an axial direction through the first slot and includes an inner surface radially inward of an outermost portion of the second mating portion. In another embodiment, a first thickness is defined between the first flange face and the second flange face. Second and third thicknesses are also defined for the first and second mating portions. The three thicknesses are substantially similar. | 12-18-2014 |
Robert B. Garner, San Jose, CA US
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20080238582 | Flexible Capacitive Coupler Assembly And Method Of Manufacture - A flexible capacitive coupler assembly includes a flexible dielectric substrate assembly having a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface having thereon a macroscopic metal capacitive pad. A package supports the flexible dielectric substrate. An electrical connection is made to package wiring or leads on the flexible dielectric substrate to establish electrical contact with a computer subsystem. | 10-02-2008 |
Ross Garner, San Diego, CA US
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20110157900 | Recessed lighting light bulb cover - A light cover for obscuring light bulbs in recessed lighting fixtures so as to enable the use of far less expensive incandescent light bulbs, or the more energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Lights, (CFLs), instead of the standard flood light style bulb configuration, while maintaining acceptable esthetic appeal. Cover is sized to fit within the baffle of a recessed lighting fixture, and can mount to fixture either frictionally, by a hooking system, or screwing directly to the interior baffle wall. For the frictional or hook mounting systems, covers can be installed or removed without tools, simply by holding the edge surface of the cover and pushing up, into place, or pulling down to remove. Translucent lens can be fabricated out of glass, metal grid or mesh, or other heat tolerant material that allows sufficient light transmission. | 06-30-2011 |
Scott Garner, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20090245803 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF INFRARED NOISE DURING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CONSUMER APPLIANCES - A system and method for facilitating infrared (IR) communications from a first device, such as a set top box, to a second device, such as a remote control, in the presence of an IR noise generating device, such as a plasma television, by using at least one of the first device and the second device to actively reduce a level of IR noise being generated by the IR noise generating device during an IR transmission from the first device to the second device. | 10-01-2009 |
20090245804 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED INFRARED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CONSUMER APPLIANCES - Optical or electrical attenuation is provided at the infrared (IR) receiver of a first device, such as a remote control, together with a commensurate increase in output of the IR transmitter of an appliance, such as a set top box, to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of IR communications with respect to any background infrared radiation, such as radiation from a plasma display screen. | 10-01-2009 |
Sean Garner, Burlingame, CA US
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20110025073 | Thermo-Electro-Acoustic Engine And Method Of Using Same - A thermo-electro-acoustic engine comprises a sealed body having a regenerator, hot and cold heat exchangers, an acoustic source, and an acoustic energy converter. An acoustic pressure wave is generated in a gas in the region of the regenerator. The converter converts a portion of the acoustic pressure into electrical energy. A portion of the electrical energy is used to drive the acoustic source. The acoustic source is controllably driven to produce acoustic energy which constructively adds to that of the acoustic pressure wave in the region of the regenerator. The remaining electrical energy produced by the converter is used external to the engine, such as to drive a load or for storage. The resonant frequency of the engine and the frequency of the energy output can be controlled electronically or electromechanically, and is not limited solely by the physical structure of the engine body and its elements. | 02-03-2011 |
20130014538 | Plate-Based Adsorption Chiller SubassemblyAANM Garner; SeanAACI BurlingameAAST CAAACO USAAGP Garner; Sean Burlingame CA US - A subassembly for an adsorption chiller includes an adsorption component that includes a plurality of plates arranged in a stack. Refrigerant passages are defined between refrigerant sides of adjacent pairs of the plates in the stack. An adsorbent material is disposed within the refrigerant passages. | 01-17-2013 |
20140033760 | Plate-Based Adsorption Chiller Subassembly - A subassembly for an adsorption chiller includes an adsorption component that includes a plurality of plates arranged in a stack. Refrigerant passages are defined between refrigerant sides of adjacent pairs of the plates in the stack. An adsorbent material is disposed within the refrigerant passages. | 02-06-2014 |
Sean Garner, San Francisco, CA US
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20110265493 | Thermoacoustic Apparatus With Series-Connected Stages - A thermoacoustic apparatus includes multiple thermoacoustic device stages, such as individual thermoacoustic refrigerators, connected in a looped series such that excess acoustic energy from a first stage forms a part of the input energy to the next successive stage. Each stage includes an acoustic source, a regenerator, and a plurality of heat exchangers. The stages are interconnected by transmission lines. The dimensions of the transmission lines, materials used, and the operating parameters are selected so that that excess acoustic power is communicated to a succeeding stage with a pressure phase at the back of an acoustic source of the succeeding stage such that the electric power required by the acoustic source of the succeeding stage is minimized for a given acoustic power produced by the second stage. Improved operating efficiency of the thermoacoustic apparatus is thereby provided. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265505 | Optimization of a Thermoacoustic Apparatus Based on Operating Conditions and Selected User Input - In a thermoacoustic refrigerator, operating temperatures, ambient temperature, and selected user input are utilized to control frequency and/or input power in order to optimize the efficiency of the thermoacoustic refrigerator operation. In a thermoacoustic heat engine, operating temperatures, ambient temperature, and selected user input are utilized to control impedance of a load to optimize the efficiency of the thermoacoustic heat engine operation. | 11-03-2011 |
20130312412 | Collapsible Solar-Thermal Concentrator For Renewable, Sustainable Expeditionary Power Generator System - A solar-thermal concentrator for a expeditionary power generator system including a portable power plant that utilizes a hybridized solar/fuel Stirling engine to supply electric power in an expeditionary setting. The concentrator includes a collapsible dish assembly that is pivotably and tiltably mounted on a portable base assembly, where the dish assembly includes a lightweight frame including a central mounting structure and multiple truss-like radial arms that are rigidly connected to and extend radially from the central mounting structure, and a reflector panel assembly including multiple flat, fan-shaped reflector panels that are secured to the frame and disposed in a semi-circular pattern. Each reflector panel includes multiple reflectors that collectively form a substantially flat Fresnelized reflective surface that redirects incident sunlight into a focal region. The power plant is maintained in the focal region by a support structure that extends extending perpendicular to the flat reflective surface. | 11-28-2013 |
20140041504 | Mechanical Method For Producing Micro- Or Nano-Scale Textures - A mechanical method for producing micro-scale and nano-scale textures that facilitates, for example, the cost-effective production of nanostructures on large-scale substrates, e.g., during the large-scale production of thin-film solar cells. A “scratcher” (multi-pointed abrasion mechanism) is maintained in a precise position relative to a target substrate such that micron-level features (protrusions) extending from the scratcher's base structure are precisely positioned to contact a surface material layer of the target substrate with a predetermined amount of force, and then moved relative to the substrate (e.g., by way of a conveying mechanism) while maintaining the pressing force such that the micron-level features define elongated parallel nano-scale grooves and/or form nano-scale ridges in the surface material layer (i.e., by mechanically displacing) portions of the surface material layer to form the nano-scale grooves/ridges). | 02-13-2014 |
Sean R. Garner, San Francisco, CA US
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20150102852 | Stressed Substrates For Transient Electronic Systems - A stressed substrate for transient electronic systems (i.e., electronic systems that visually disappear when triggered to do so) that includes one or more stress-engineered layers that store potential energy in the form of a significant internal stress. An associated trigger mechanism is also provided that, when triggered, causes an initial fracture in the stressed substrate, whereby the fracture energy nearly instantaneously travels throughout the stressed substrate, causing the stressed substrate to shatter into multiple small (e.g., micron-sized) pieces that are difficult to detect. The internal stress is incorporated into the stressed substrate through strategies similar to glass tempering (for example through heat or chemical treatment), or by depositing thin-film layers with large amounts of stress. Patterned fracture features are optionally provided to control the final fractured particle size. Electronic systems built on the substrate are entirely destroyed and dispersed during the transience event. | 04-16-2015 |
20150127425 | STRATEGIC MODELING FOR ECONOMIC OPTIMIZATION OF GRID-TIED ENERGY ASSETS - One embodiment of the present invention provides an energy-asset control system for utilizing an energy asset to provide one of more modes of operation services. The system includes an economic optimizer configured to identify at least one mode of operation opportunity based on current and/or future market conditions; a prognostics module configured to perform a prognostic analysis associated with the mode of operation opportunity for the energy asset using an existing model, and determine a confidence level associated with the prognostic analysis; and an operation controller. The economic optimizer is further to configured to, in response to the prognostics module determining the confidence level exceeding a predetermined threshold, determine an expected profit of the mode of operation opportunity based on outcomes of the prognostic analysis; and optimize, over a predetermined time period, a usage of the energy asset based on the expected profit of the mode of operation opportunity. | 05-07-2015 |
Sean Roark Garner, San Francisco, CA US
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20130126003 | THERMAL SWITCH USING MOVING DROPLETS - A thermal switch has a first substrate, a thermally conductive region on the first substrate, a thermally insulative region on the first substrate adjacent the thermally conductive region, a second substrate arranged adjacent the first substrate, a droplet of thermally conductive liquid between the first and second substrate adjacent the thermally conductive region and the thermally insulative region, and an actuator arranged on one of the first or second substrates to cause the droplet to move between the thermally conductive region and the thermally insulative region on the first substrate. | 05-23-2013 |
20130141207 | MECHANICAL HEAT SWITCH - A heat switch has a first contact, a plug of thermally conductive material, and a mechanical actuator attached to the plug of thermally conductive material, the mechanical actuator arranged to move the plug into contact with the first contact in a first position and to move the plug out of contact with the first contact in a second position responsive to a signal. | 06-06-2013 |
Stephen Charles Garner, Newark, CA US
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20150176117 | Interchangeable Sputter Gun Head - In some embodiments, apparatus are provided that provide for flexible processing in both high productivity combinatorial (HPC) and full wafer modes. The apparatus allow for interchangeable functionality that includes deposition with different sizes of targets, plasma treatment, ion beam treatment, and in-situ metrology. The functional modules are designed so that the modules may be interchanged with minimal effort and reduced system downtime. | 06-25-2015 |
Todd Garner, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20110177892 | STRAP DETACHABLE PORTABLE BASKETBALL SYSTEM - A strap detachable portable basketball system includes a backboard. A rim assembly is on a front surface of the backboard. A mechanism on a rear surface of the backboard is for retaining the backboard in a height adjustable stabilizing manner onto an upstanding host structure. The mechanism includes two pair of ratcheting straps and an offset mounting shoe coated with durable rubber padded material for anti-slippage, anti-bouncing, and anti-shaking. | 07-21-2011 |
Warren Garner, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110321180 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO GENERATE PILOSEBACEOUS UNITS - The invention provides compositions and methods to generate pilosebaceous units. In one aspect, the invention comprises a biocompatible scaffold and an effective amount of dermal and epidermal precursor cells. | 12-29-2011 |
20120148541 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO GENERATE PILOSEBACEOUS UNITS - The disclosure describes compositions and methods to generate pilosebaceous units. In one aspect, a biocompatible scaffold and an effective amount of dermal and epidermal precursor cells is described. | 06-14-2012 |
William A. Garner, San Francisco, CA US
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20150099803 | VETERINARY USE OF DIANHYDROGALACTITOL, DIACETYLDIANHYDROGALACTITOL, AND DIBROMODULCITOL TO TREAT MALIGNANCIES - The present invention is directed to methods for treatment of malignancies in companion animals employing dianhydrogalactitol, diacetyldianhydrogalactitol, and dibromodulcitol, as well as analogs and derivatives thereof, in addition to a method to improve the efficacy and/or reduce the side effects of the administration of a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of dianhydrogalactitol, a derivative of dianhydrogalactitol, diacetyldianhydrogalactitol, a derivative of diacetyldianhydrogalactitol, dibromodulcitol, and a derivative of dibromodulcitol to a veterinary subject, the method comprising the steps of: (1 (identifying at least one factor or parameter associated with the efficacy and/or occurrence of side effects of the administration of the therapeutic agent to the veterinary subject; and (2) modifying the factor or parameter to improve the efficacy and/or reduce the side effects of the administration of the therapeutic agent to the veterinary subject. | 04-09-2015 |
William J. Garner, San Francisco, CA US
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20090214643 | IMPROVED PHARMACOKINETIC PROFILE OF BETA-ADRENERGIC INVERSE AGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY AIRWAY DISEASES - Methods for administering beta-adrenergic inverse agonists with improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the treatment of pulmonary airway diseases are disclosed. The beta adrenergic inverse agonists are formulated in a controlled-release formulation comprising: (1) a beta-adrenergic inverse agonist in a therapeutically effective quantity; and (2) at least one agent that controls release of the beta-adrenergic inverse agonist resulting in a pharmacokinetic profile that minimizes acute detrimental reduction in airway function with the first dose and with each successive dose. This pharmacokinetic profile typically results in slow release of the drug into the bloodstream resulting in a large average T | 08-27-2009 |