Stevens, US
Adam P. Stevens, York, ME US
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20090102177 | Shopping cart with child carrier apparatus having a b-pillar restraint region - A shopping cart with child carrying apparatus suitable for storage and conveyance of a conventional capacity of food or other products can also transport and entertain at least one child. The shopping cart has at least one storage basket, as well as a child carrier coupled forward and external of the basket. The child carrier simulates a vehicle to provide a relatively easier shopping experience for the guardian and a more enjoyable shopping experience for the child. The child carrying apparatus includes a doorway having a B-pillar restraint region that restrains the child occupant from leaning out from the child carrying apparatus, while simultaneously providing a substantially unobstructed view sideways from the child carrying apparatus. | 04-23-2009 |
Amy E. Stevens, Lexington, MA US
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20100022010 | CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for detecting Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) that is simple, cost-effective, non-instrumental, and environmentally robust. Illustrative embodiments provide a material that responds by a color change and/or a change, in fluorescence when exposed to the toxic-chemical vapors. | 01-28-2010 |
Andrew J. Stevens, Bethesda, MD US
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20090132408 | Auction for financially settled contracts - Various embodiments show a system for conducting an auction for a plurality of financially settled contracts: The system may comprise at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to receive a plurality of first participant bids from a first participant and a plurality of second participant bids from a second participant. The at least one processor may also be programmed to match a batch of bids to create a plurality of awarded bids. The contracts may include, for example, an oil contract, a coal contract, a natural gas contract, an electricity contract, a weather contract, a weather-related events contract, a commodities contract, location specific service contracts (e.g., passenger contract and/or freight contracts). | 05-21-2009 |
20100121760 | AUCTION FOR FINANCIALLY SETTLED CONTRACTS - Various embodiments show a system for conducting an auction for a plurality of financially settled contracts: The system may comprise at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to receive a plurality of first participant bids from a first participant and a plurality of second participant bids from a second participant. The at least one processor may also be programmed to match a batch of bids to create a plurality of awarded bids. The contracts may include, for example, an oil contract, a coal contract, a natural gas contract, an electricity contract, a weather contract, a weather-related events contract, a commodities contract, location specific service contracts (e.g., passenger contract and/or freight contracts). | 05-13-2010 |
Anthony Christopher Lee Stevens, Boston, MA US
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20100196344 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY - The present invention relates to compositions for the treatment of conditions, including pancreatic insufficiency. The compositions of the present invention comprise lipase, protease and amylase in a particular ratio that provides beneficial results in patients, such as those afflicted with pancreatic insufficiency. This invention also relates to methods using such compositions for the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency. | 08-05-2010 |
Barton Jay Stevens, Bettendorf, IA US
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20100285855 | Scalable Grain Tank Fill Level Display - An apparatus for indicating a grain tank fill level for a grain tank ( | 11-11-2010 |
Benjamin Stevens, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110165652 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SINGLE MOLECULE SEQUENCING - Compositions, systems and methods of sequencing are disclosed, where the compositions and systems include polymerase enzymes that have been genetically modified to more efficiently incorporate nucleotides including labels having a detectable properties that are released during incorporation, to augment a rate of labeled nucleotide incorporation, to augment a rate of pyrophosphate release, or to augment two or more of these properties and rates. Also disclosed are terminally labeled and dual labeled nucleotides, and click-chemistry based methods of synthesizing the same. | 07-07-2011 |
Benjamin C. Stevens, Philadelphia, PA US
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20100323110 | MODIFIED SURFACES FOR THE DETECTION OF BIOMOLECULES AT THE SINGLE MOLECULE LEVEL - Support surfaces are disclosed that are designed to support molecules or molecular assemblies immobilized thereon so that the molecules or molecular assemblies can be observed in single molecule detections systems, where the support surfaces have reduced background and the fluorescent labels associated with the immobilized molecules or molecular assemblies have longer active lifetimes prior to permanent photo-bleaching or deactivation and have improve fluorescence properties and where the surfaces have more uniform fluorescent properties. | 12-23-2010 |
Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Manchester, CT US
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20120165343 | Glucagon Receptor Modulators - The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) | 06-28-2012 |
20120202834 | GLUCAGON RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) | 08-09-2012 |
Brian Stevens, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090281503 | Self-Suturing Anchor Device - A catheter anchor device for use with a catheter includes an adhesive layer configured to be secured to the skin of the patient proximate the catheter insertion site, a stationary base secured to the adhesive layer, a rotatable ring coupled to the stationary base and circumscribing the stationary base such that the rotatable outer ring can be rotated by the user relative to the stationary base, a first suture including a loop portion and first and second ends, the loop portion looping around a catheter when the anchor device is in place relative to the catheter insertion site, and a pull handle including first and second separable pull tabs, the pull handle being coupled to the first and second ends of the first suture, the pull handle being configured such that actuation of the pull handle actuates first suture to secure the catheter relative to the rotatable ring. | 11-12-2009 |
20130123693 | MECHANICALLY ASSISTED INFLATION DEVICE HANDLE AND METHOD OF USE - An inflation device including a handle mechanism configured to selectively engage and disengage threads within the device. In some instances the threads are configured to couple a plunger to a syringe body. The handle mechanism may be configured to (1) provide a mechanical advantage and (2) change the location and direction of the input force, thereby making the device easier to use. | 05-16-2013 |
20130204130 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ANGIOGRAPHY - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of devices, systems and methods for the delivery of carbon dioxide (CO | 08-08-2013 |
20130303330 | TORQUER DEVICE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Torque devices are disclosed for controlling insertion of medical devices into a lumen of a patient. The torque devices allow for modulation of the speed of rotation of the medical devices. Methods related to the torque devices are also disclosed. | 11-14-2013 |
20130331780 | MECHANICALLY ASSISTED INFLATION DEVICE HANDLE AND METHOD OF USE - An inflation device including a handle mechanism configured to selectively engage and disengage threads within the device. In some instances the threads are configured to couple a plunger to a syringe body. The handle mechanism may be configured to (1) provide a mechanical advantage and (2) change the location and direction of the input force, thereby making the device easier to use. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338581 | INFLATION SENSOR MOUNT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - An inflation device comprising a housing configured to receive a sensor assembly is disclosed. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly may be coupled to the housing through use of a snap fit-type connection. Further, the working fluid of the inflation device may be in direct communication with the pressure sensor, without the use of secondary fluids such as gels. | 12-19-2013 |
20140088498 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - An inflation device that may comprise multiple plungers is disclosed. The inflation device may have multiple configurations wherein certain plungers are locked with respect to a body of the inflation device while others are configured to be displaceable within the body. Each plunger may be configured with a different effective surface area, allowing a practitioner to vary the amount of force required to attain certain pressures. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088499 | INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Inflation devices and methods to inflate medical devices are disclosed. Certain embodiments enable the selective coupling of a plunger to a syringe body through manipulation of a handle. Other embodiments facilitate the generation of relatively high fluid pressures through inflation device designs that incorporate multiple plungers. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094773 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable length catheter is disclosed. In some embodiments, the catheter is configured for use with a hub configured to couple to an end of the catheter. A cutting tool and/or a flaring tool may further be provided in connection with the catheter. In some embodiments, these tools are coupled to a hub member. The catheter may be configured such that a user, for example a medical practitioner, may cut the catheter to a desired size as part of a therapy or other procedure. | 04-03-2014 |
20140358087 | DEVICES FOR CREATION OF MULTIPLE VASCULAR ACCESS SITES - Various medical procedures benefit from the creation of multiple access sites in a single anatomical vessel. For example, in some cardiac procedures, a plurality of catheters may be introduced into a single blood vessel through a corresponding plurality of access sites. The present application discloses devices for creating multiple access sites in a vessel and methods of using the same. | 12-04-2014 |
20150051543 | HIGH-PRESSURE INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Devices used to pressurize, depressurize, or otherwise displace fluid are disclosed. The devices may be configured to displace fluid along a line in order to inflate or deflate a medical device, such as a balloon. The devices may be configured to withstand high pressures. One or more portions of the devices may be reinforced. Additionally, the angles at which various components interact may be configured for use with certain pressures. | 02-19-2015 |
Brian W. Stevens, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090259200 | QUICK RELEASE HEMOSTASIS VALVE - A hemostasis valve apparatus having a quick release apparatus that allows for the exchange of guidewires and other medical instruments into a patient's vasculature while controlling the flow of blood during the exchange. The quick release capability allows tools and instruments to be introduced and removed from the patient's body in a quick and efficient manner without requiring undue attention or manipulation. The quick release capability comprises a lever mechanism which selectively seals or unseals a lumen of the hemostasis valve apparatus. The hemostasis valve apparatus can include a supplemental securement valve assembly which provides a secondary mechanism to secure an instrument positioned in the hemostasis valve and/or control the flow of blood from during the procedure. According to yet another aspect, the quick release mechanism allows for access to the lumen of the hemostasis valve apparatus when the quick release mechanism is in both a released and secured position. | 10-15-2009 |
Bridget Marie Stevens, Horsham, PA US
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20090088323 | Compositions with cyclopropenes and adjuvants - A composition is provided that contains one or more molecular encapsulation agents within each of which is encapsulated one or more cyclopropenes and that contains one or more adjuvants selected from the group consisting of surfactants, alcohols, hydrocarbon oils, non-hydrocarbon oils, and mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method that includes the step of contacting such compositions to one or more plants or plant parts. | 04-02-2009 |
20130345060 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF GRANULE FORMULATIONS - This invention is related to granule formulations of a molecular complex comprising a volatile compound, where no adjuvant/binder is required in such granule formulations. In addition, it is surprising that use of molecular sieve destabilizes the granule formulations provided herein, thus no molecular sieve is required. Provided are methods for preparing granule formulations of a molecular complex comprising a volatile compound, and compositions comprising such granule formulations. In addition, methods of treating plant or plant parts using compositions disclosed herein are also provided. | 12-26-2013 |
Bruce A. Stevens, Oakland, MI US
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20100275808 | Gas generator containing a flash suppressant - Flame suppressants or catalysts, independent of the gas generant composition, reduce the flame front and carbon monoxide produced by combustion of gas generating compositions employed within gas generating systems such as vehicle occupant restraint systems, for example. Heterogeneous distribution of the flash suppressant and the gas generant within the gas generant bed facilitates, upon gas generator activation, a reduction in flame front of any known gas generant without reformulating the gas generating composition. | 11-04-2010 |
20110049851 | GAS GENERATING SYSTEM - A gas generating system includes a first enclosure containing a gas, and a second enclosure having a gas generant material contained therein. The second enclosure is operatively coupled to the first enclosure so as to enable fluid communication between the first enclosure and the second enclosure. After activation of the gas generating system, the gas in the first enclosure passes through the second enclosure prior to exiting the system. | 03-03-2011 |
20110079992 | Valve assembly for gas generating system - A gas generating system includes a housing having a passage and a forcing member positioned in the passage. A flowable material is positioned in the passage to resist motion of the forcing member. The housing is configured to enable a flow of flowable material out of the housing responsive only to a motion of the forcing member. | 04-07-2011 |
20120138611 | Pressurized Gas Release Mechanism - A gas seal for containing a pressurized fluid in a container. The gas seal includes a rupturable portion having a stress riser formed therein, and an extension coupled to the rupturable portion proximate the stress riser such that a predetermined minimum force applied to the extension is transferred to the stress riser to produce a rupture of the rupturable portion. | 06-07-2012 |
20140305330 | Gas Generating System - A gas generating system includes a first enclosure containing a gas, and a second enclosure containing a gas generant material therein. The second enclosure is operatively coupled to the first enclosure so as to provide fluid communication between the gas and the gas generant material prior to ignition of the gas generant material. The second enclosure is also operatively coupled to the first enclosure such that the gas in the first enclosure must pass through the second enclosure prior to exiting the gas generating system. | 10-16-2014 |
Candida Stevens, Atlanta, GA US
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20110310929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING REMOTE DEVICES WITH A DUAL-MODE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL - The present invention is generally directed to systems and device for monitoring remote device with a wireless, dual-mode communication protocol. As such, a representative embodiment is a system for monitoring and controlling remote devices. The system includes a first and a second remote device; and a first and a second wireless transceiver integrated with the respective remote devices. The wireless transceivers are configured to communicate with at least one of a spread-spectrum communication protocol and a fixed-frequency communication protocol. | 12-22-2011 |
Carl Stevens, Silver Spring, MD US
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20090263904 | ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS - We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring. | 10-22-2009 |
20110020178 | ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS - We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring. | 01-27-2011 |
20110022331 | Assay Information Management Methods and Devices - The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating assay information with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system includes a reader adapted to read/erase/write information from/to an assay consumable identifier associated with the assay consumable. Various types of assay information are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. | 01-27-2011 |
20120145778 | CONSUMABLE DATA MANAGEMENT - The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. | 06-14-2012 |
20120195800 | ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS - We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring. | 08-02-2012 |
20140252088 | CONSUMABLE DATA MANAGEMENT - The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. | 09-11-2014 |
Cheree L. Stevens, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20110129571 | SNACK/CONVENIENCE FOODS AND THE LIKE HAVING EXTERNAL AND/OR INTERNAL COATING COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure describes new forms of chip-type and other fried or baked snack-type and/or convenience food items, including sweet goods such as cookies, doughnuts, etc., which are externally coated with or which directly incorporate into their dough matrix certain starch-based compositions. Methods of using the compositions to make the food products, and the finished food products themselves are described. As external coatings, the compositions significantly increase the crispness and tensile strength of the food item after it is cooked with the coating in place, and so change the organoleptic qualities as to provide a new form of the underlying food product. On sweet goods, the coating also provides a surface barrier that stabilizes sugar icing on the outside of the product, preventing it from becoming tacky, moist, or wet, while simultaneously reducing moisture loss from the dough, adding crispness at the surface and greatly retarding staling. | 06-02-2011 |
Cheree L.b. Stevens, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20090098255 | MOISTURE BARRIER COMPOSITION FOR BISCUITS - An at least partial, typically non-continuous, moisture barrier coating composition applied to the external surface of biscuits, such as scones or muffins. Use of the composition achieves significantly improved flavor, moisture retention in the interior of the biscuit, and a significantly improved biscuit exterior. | 04-16-2009 |
Cheree L. B. Stevens, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20090098256 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR DOUGH-BASED GOODS INCLUDING DOUGHNUTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS - A food product including an edible substrate at least partially derived from dough or batter is provided. Such a food product includes a first water-soluble coating. The first coating includes a starch, a starch derivative, or a mixture thereof. The first coating at least partially covers the surface of the edible substrate prior to the application of a second coating. The substrate and the second coating have different water activities. The first coating provides at least a partial moisture barrier between the substrate and the second coating. | 04-16-2009 |
Christoph Stevens US
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20090193163 | System for connecting UPnP devices in a UPnP network - A system for connecting Universal Plug and Play UPnP devices in a UPnP network includes a generic UPnP control point for UPnP devices and, externalized to such UPnP control point, control logic of the devices. | 07-30-2009 |
David A. Stevens, Stevensville, MI US
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20100116759 | ADJUSTABLE DISHWASHER RACK - A dishwasher includes an adjustable dishwasher rack that accommodates certain types of dishes (e.g., bowls) of varying sizes and shapes. The dishwasher rack includes a pair of parallel guide rails. A plurality of retainer assemblies ride along the guide rails. Each of the retainer assemblies has (i) a first clip positioned on the first guide rail, (ii) a second clip positioned on the second guide rail, and (iii) a retaining wire having a first end that is secured to the first clip and a second end that is secured to the second clip. | 05-13-2010 |
David Brian Stevens, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090302286 | Pull string installation device for electrical system raceways - The pull string installation device can be described as a torsion spring having a pair of tangential legs, with each leg having a formed protrusion for engaging a fish tape eyelet, and one leg having a looped end adapted for the receiving and securing of a pull string. When used in conjunction with a fish tape, the pull string installation device receives, secures, and installs a pull string into an electrical system raceway, to aid in the future installation of conductors or cables. | 12-10-2009 |
David K. Stevens, Prairie Village, KS US
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20100108315 | Method for reducing the H2S content of an H2S-containing subterranean formation - A process to reduce the hydrogen sulfide content of a hydrogen sulfide-containing subterranean formation and of products recovered from the subterranean formation by injecting sulfur dioxide into the subterranean formation. | 05-06-2010 |
20100123099 | Method for producing hydrogen - A method for producing hydrogen from a light hydrocarbon gas with the hydrocarbon gas being converted to particulate carbon and hydrogen and thereafter quenched with liquid sulfur with the purified hydrogen being recovered as a product. | 05-20-2010 |
20110020212 | Method and Apparatus for Degasification of Claus-Derived Sulfur - A method and apparatus for degasification of Claus-derived sulfur by the use of gas-liquid eductor using the liquid sulfur as the ejector motive force and ambient sweep air as the active degassing agent combined with a static mixer and packed bed for promoting the intimate contact of the air and the sulfur. | 01-27-2011 |
20110171115 | Method and Consolidated Apparatus for Recovery of Sulfur from Acid Gases - An improved method and consolidated apparatus for recovery of sulfur from acid gases using the modified-Claus process and Claus tail gas treating process of the hydrogenation/amine absorption type as classically practiced in the oil & gas industry. By implementing innovations to the acid gas processing strategy a wider range of feedstocks can be processed and improved performance is seen when processing conventional feedstocks; in addition, through consolidation and integration of the typical practice an improved apparatus is realized. | 07-14-2011 |
David Lee Stevens, Atlanta, GA US
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20090066846 | EVENT PRODUCTION KIT - According to various embodiments, an event production kit is provided that includes storage cases for storing production equipment, such as cameras, monitors, and microphones, and an electronic production equipment case for storing an audio mixer, a video switcher, and computers for encoding and distributing the production. In addition, in one embodiment, the electronic production equipment case includes a vertical panel that includes a plurality of ports that are pre-wired to the audio mixer, video switcher, and the computers for coupling the production equipment together. The storage cases and the pre-wired panel facilitate transporting the kit to the event location and reduce the amount of time and resources required for setting up the equipment prior to the event, according to various embodiments. In addition, the selection of the type of equipment included in the kit, according to one embodiment, provides for a high quality, lower cost production than is currently available. | 03-12-2009 |
20090070407 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING, PRODUCING, AND DISTRIBUTING A PRODUCTION OF AN EVENT - According to various embodiments, an event management system is provided that provides a single interface through which a production team can schedule a production of an event, produce the production of the event, and direct distribution of the production. For example, in one embodiment, the event management system provides a web interface through which a member of the production team can create, or build an event, by specifying the name of the event, type of event, specific details about the event, whether the event will be broadcast live, and the date and time of the broadcast for the event. The event management system stores this information and provides at least a portion of it to a distributor that will be distributing (or broadcasting) the event to viewers. In addition, the event management system displays a pre-production checklist to guide the production team through the testing and production set-up process. | 03-12-2009 |
Donald Stevens, Lancaster, PA US
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20100236812 | LAN CABLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A cable has at least a first layer of twisted pairs, having a combination of unshielded twisted pairs, and shielded twisted pairs as well as a second layer of twisted pairs, also having a combination of unshielded twisted pairs, and shielded twisted pairs. | 09-23-2010 |
Donald A. Stevens, Winchester, VA US
Freddie Craig Stevens, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080207732 | Pyrrolidine Derivatives as Histamine H3 Receptor Antagonists - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods and intermediates for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 08-28-2008 |
20090118254 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist 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 these compositions to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 05-07-2009 |
Gary W. Stevens, Somerville, MA US
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20090256489 | Fluorescent light control - Circuitry, which is compatible with incandescent light dimmers, is disposed within the screwbase of a compact fluorescent light, and sets driving frequencies for a mercury plasma, based, at least in part, on sensing the duty cycle of the incoming AC supply waveform. In this way, existing lighting infrastructure, including phase-cut dimmer circuits for incandescent light bulbs, may be preserved, and incandescent bulbs can be replaced with compact fluorescent lights equipped with circuitry in accordance with the present invention. In a further aspect, the circuitry synchronizes the bulb drive signals with the AC power line frequency. | 10-15-2009 |
20110025233 | Method and Apparatus For Reduction of Excess Current During Initial Firing of Arc Lamp Circuits - Arc lamps, including low-pressure arc lamps, are coupled to drive circuitry operable to provide drive signals that reduce or eliminate excess current when the lamp arc is struck. The drive circuitry controls the rate at which a lamp can fire by actively controlling the rate the voltage pulse increases. Prior to enabling the drive pulse burst, the frequency is shifted only part of the way towards the normal operating frequency in a single step, then allowed to approach the normal operating frequency in a fashion that is selected based at least in part upon the specific type of lamp being used. Typically, the rate of change of the frequency is linear. | 02-03-2011 |
George B. Stevens, Cambridge, MA US
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20110282807 | System And Method For Transporting Energy - A method for shifting energy in space and time includes charging an energy store from an energy source at a first location, transporting the energy store to a second location, and discharging the energy store at the second location to deliver energy to an energy consumer. A method for providing energy security to an energy consumer includes charging an energy store from an energy source at a first location, transporting the energy store to a second location, and when a primary energy source at the second location is unavailable, discharging the energy store at the second location to deliver energy to the energy consumer. A vehicle for wirelessly transmitting electric power from a first location to a second location includes a battery, at least one power converter, a controller, and power coupling electrically coupled to the at least one power converter. | 11-17-2011 |
Henry J. Stevens, Athens, PA US
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20080223175 | Method of Making Nanocrystalline Tungsten Powder - There is described a method of making a nanocrystalline tungsten powder that comprises: (a) heating a tungsten-containing material in a reducing atmosphere at an intermediate temperature of from about 600° C. to about 700° C. for an intermediate time period; the tungsten-containing material being selected from ammonium paratungstate, ammonium metatungstate or a tungsten oxide; and (b) increasing the temperature to a final temperature of about 800° C. to about 1000° C. for a final time period. | 09-18-2008 |
James C. Stevens, Mooresville, IN US
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20080281484 | Data Acquisition System - A data acquisition system for a vehicle, including a plurality of sensors for sensing the value of a condition relative to the vehicle; at least one collector electronically connected with and configured to receive first data from at least one of the sensors and configured to output second data to a host controller; a host controller electronically connected with and configured to receive second data from at least one collector and configured to store the second data for later access; and, fiber optic cable means connected between the host controller and the at least one collector for carrying the second data from the at least one collector to the host controller. | 11-13-2008 |
20090200761 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SHIFTING THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IN A VEHICLE - An apparatus for shifting the center of gravity of a vehicle, including a master cylinder assembly with motor, gearbox and position sensing encoder; at least one vehicle shock and spring assembly with upper shock casing and lower piston end; a slave cylinder hydraulically connected with the master cylinder and connected with the at least one or more of the vehicle's vehicle shock and spring assemblies assembly to, upon actuation of the motor, vary the distance between the upper shock casing and the lower piston end; a driver control assembly including one or more actuator paddles connected behind the outer grip of the steering wheel; and, a control unit having computer programming to receive and issue data and instructions and being operationally connected between the driver control assembly and the master cylinder to actuate the motor upon movement of one or more of the paddles. | 08-13-2009 |
James H. Stevens, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090092435 | Liquid soap or lotion applicator - A liquid soap or lotion applicator for hard to reach areas of the body which includes in combination a substantially rigid elongated tubular handle with a low pressure squeeze bulb secured to one end of the tubular handle for forcing air under low pressure through the tube handle, and a hollow head connected to the opposite end of the tubular handle. The head is provided with a reservoir that communicates with the hollow interior of the tubular handle and is further provided with a removable access for pouring liquid soap or lotion into the reservoir. A porous applicator is removably secured to head with the interior surface of the applicator exposed to the reservoir whereby liquid in the reservoir will be forced through the porous applicator for application to the body when the bulb is squeezed. The tubular handle has a fixed arcuate shape which extends through a curvature of 90° to 180°, and the exterior face of the porous applicator faces anywhere in the range from in line with the tube end to a direction facing the squeeze bulb. | 04-09-2009 |
James Travis Stevens, Cheshire, CT US
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20110068140 | RETRACTABLE CABLES IN A LOAD CARRIER - A load carrier with a retracting elongate securement device, the load carrier having a support arrangement with a vehicle interfacing portion and a load support interfacing portion, as well as a load support which interfaces with the support arrangement. The load support is configured to receive and carry cargo loads thereupon and has an elongate tubular member having an extendible member received therein. The load carrier further has a biasing member operatively interposed between the elongate tubular member and the extendible member, the biasing member exerting a retracting force on the extendible member thereby urging the extendible member to a retracted configuration within the elongate tubular member. | 03-24-2011 |
John Stevens, North Kingstown, RI US
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20110285765 | MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein. | 11-24-2011 |
20140303757 | MODULAR POOL/SPA CONTROL SYSTEM - A pool or spa control system includes, a main control panel housing a motherboard, relay bank, and local terminal. The motherboard includes a processor in two-way communication with a relay bank socket via an internal bus. The relay bank is connectable to the relay bank socket and includes a processor, memory, plurality of relays, connector, and an internal bus establishing two-way communication between the relay bank processor and the motherboard processor when the relay bank is connected to the relay bank socket. The local terminal includes a control processor, user interface, and memory, and is in two-way communication with the motherboard processor for allowing user control of the system. The control processor automatically discovers and assigns the relay bank a network address upon connection of the relay bank to the motherboard relay bank socket, and the relay bank returns relay bank parameter information, which the local terminal stores in memory. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303782 | MODULAR POOL/SPA CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of integrating a relay bank for use with a pool or spa control system includes, establishing an electrical connection between the relay bank and a control panel, discovering the relay bank by a control panel processor, and assigning the relay bank a network address upon discovery thereof. A method of integrating a smart component for use with a pool or spa control system includes, establishing an electrical connection between the smart component and a control panel, discovering the smart component by a control panel processor, and assigning the smart component a network address upon discovery thereof. A method of integrating an expansion panel for use with a pool or spa control system includes, establishing an electrical connection between the expansion panel and a control panel, discovering the expansion panel by a control panel processor, and configuring the expansion panel upon discovery thereof. | 10-09-2014 |
20140327927 | MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein. | 11-06-2014 |
John D. Stevens, Oxford, GA US
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20110203606 | ADJUSTABLE-BARREL CURLING IRON - A radially adjustable barrel, a barrel-adjustment assembly, a radially adjustable heater assembly, and a radially adjustable distal-tip assembly. The barrel is radially adjustable between expanded and contracted positions having different diameters. The barrel-adjustment assembly includes a rotary ring defining a spiral cam guide and includes a cam follower attached to the barrel. The heater assembly includes a post, at least one heater, and at least one spring mounting the heater to the post and biasing the heater radially outward. In use, rotating the ring rotates the spiral cam guide, which displaces the cam follower radially inward or outward, which in turn displaces the outer end of the barrel radially inward or outward to decrease or increase the diameter of the barrel. As the diameter of the barrel is adjusted, the heaters remain in contact with the barrel due to the outwardly biasing influence of the spring. | 08-25-2011 |
John F. Stevens, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20090098256 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR DOUGH-BASED GOODS INCLUDING DOUGHNUTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS - A food product including an edible substrate at least partially derived from dough or batter is provided. Such a food product includes a first water-soluble coating. The first coating includes a starch, a starch derivative, or a mixture thereof. The first coating at least partially covers the surface of the edible substrate prior to the application of a second coating. The substrate and the second coating have different water activities. The first coating provides at least a partial moisture barrier between the substrate and the second coating. | 04-16-2009 |
20110129571 | SNACK/CONVENIENCE FOODS AND THE LIKE HAVING EXTERNAL AND/OR INTERNAL COATING COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure describes new forms of chip-type and other fried or baked snack-type and/or convenience food items, including sweet goods such as cookies, doughnuts, etc., which are externally coated with or which directly incorporate into their dough matrix certain starch-based compositions. Methods of using the compositions to make the food products, and the finished food products themselves are described. As external coatings, the compositions significantly increase the crispness and tensile strength of the food item after it is cooked with the coating in place, and so change the organoleptic qualities as to provide a new form of the underlying food product. On sweet goods, the coating also provides a surface barrier that stabilizes sugar icing on the outside of the product, preventing it from becoming tacky, moist, or wet, while simultaneously reducing moisture loss from the dough, adding crispness at the surface and greatly retarding staling. | 06-02-2011 |
John J. Stevens, Sherwood, WI US
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20110123643 | COPPER ALLOY ENCLOSURES - An antifouling barrier comprising a silicon bronze alloy, the silicon bronze alloy comprising about 0.5% to about 3.8% silicon (wt/wt alloy) and greater than about 90% copper (wt/wt alloy). In some embodiments, the silicon bronze alloy additionally comprises from about 0.05% to about 1.3% manganese (wt/wt alloy). The antifouling barrier may be a welded wire mesh, screen, chain-link, chain-mail, grid, weave, perforated sheet, or chicken wire. Methods of reducing the growth of an organism on an animal enclosure, comprising contacting at least a portion of the animal enclosure with an antifouling barrier comprising a silicon bronze alloy comprising about 0.5% to about 3.8% silicon (wt/wt alloy) and greater than about 90% copper (wt/wt alloy). | 05-26-2011 |
John W. Stevens, Gainesville, FL US
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20110218127 | POLYCARBONATE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The disclosure pertains to amphiphilic block copolymers comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate chain coupled to a hydrophilic polymer. Such amphiphilic polymers may have the formula A-L-B, where A- is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain having from about 3 to about 500 repeating units, L is a linker moiety and —B is a hydrophilic oligomer having from about 4 to about 200 repeating units. Provided copolymers are useful as surfactants capable of emulsifying aqueous solutions and supercritical carbon dioxide. Provided copolymers also have utility as additives for use in enhanced oil recovery methods. | 09-08-2011 |
20140031453 | POLYCARBONATE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - The disclosure pertains to amphiphilic block copolymers comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate chain coupled to a hydrophilic polymer. Such amphiphilic polymers may have the formula A-L-B, where A- is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain having from about 3 to about 500 repeating units, L is a linker moiety and —B is a hydrophilic oligomer having from about 4 to about 200 repeating units. Provided copolymers are useful as surfactants capable of emulsifying aqueous solutions and supercritical carbon dioxide. Provided copolymers also have utility as additives for use in enhanced oil recovery methods. | 01-30-2014 |
Keith C. Stevens, Fairfield, VT US
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20110267082 | Methodologies and Test Configurations for Testing Thermal Interface Materials - Methodologies and test configurations are provided for testing thermal interface materials and, in particular, methodologies and test configurations are provided for testing thermal interface materials used for testing integrated circuits. A test methodology includes applying a thermal interface material on a device under test. The test methodology further includes monitoring the device under test with a plurality of temperature sensors. The test methodology further includes determining whether any of the plurality of temperature sensors increases above a steady state. | 11-03-2011 |
20130229198 | METHODOLOGIES AND TEST CONFIGURATIONS FOR TESTING THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS - Methodologies and test configurations are provided for testing thermal interface materials and, in particular, methodologies and test configurations are provided for testing thermal interface materials used for testing integrated circuits. A test methodology includes applying a thermal interface material on a device under test. The test methodology further includes monitoring the device under test with a plurality of temperature sensors. The test methodology further includes determining whether any of the plurality of temperature sensors increases above a steady state. | 09-05-2013 |
20140184262 | LOW-VOLTAGE IC TEST FOR DEFECT SCREENING - System and method using low voltage current measurements to measure voltage network currents in an integrated circuit (IC). In one aspect, a low voltage current leakage test is applied voltage networks for the IC or microchip via one or more IC chip connectors. One or multiple specifications are developed based on chip's circuit delay wherein a chip is aborted or sorted into a lesser reliability sort depending whether the chip fails specification. Alternately, a low voltage current leakage test begins an integrated circuit test flow. Then there is run a high voltage stress, and a second low voltage current leakage test is thereafter added. Then, there is compared the second low voltage test to the first low V test, and if the measured current is less on second test, this is indicative of a defect present which may result in either a scrap or downgrade reliability of chip. | 07-03-2014 |
Kenneth S. Stevens, Brighton, UT US
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20090106719 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASYNCHRONOUS CHIP DESIGN - A method of designing an asynchronous integrated circuit is provided. A global clock network of a synchronous circuit is replaced with a plurality of handshaking circuits. Data validity is encoded into a communication path between a first pipeline stage and a second pipeline stage of the synchronous circuit. A control logic for the first pipeline stage is implemented using a template that contains characterization information for timing to generate an asynchronous circuit design. | 04-23-2009 |
20110161902 | Method and System for Synthesizing Relative Timing Constraints on an Integrated Circuit Design to Facilitate Timing Verification - A method for synthesizing relative timing (RT) constraints on an integrated circuit design is disclosed. Initially, mulitple trace status tables are received, and each of the trace status tables contains a trace error identified by a formal verification engine that was utilized to perform a relative timing (RT) verification on an integrated circuit design. An error causing signal is then recognized for each of the trace errors. For each of error causing signals, two associating signals are identified, and the two associating signals are then utilized to locate a common point of convergence (POC). The POC is further utilized to locate a common point of divergence (POD), and an RT constraint can be generated based on the identified POC and POD. All the generated RT constraints are applied to constrain the integrated circuit design such that the integrated circuit design is able to pass RT verifications in the future without any timing violations. | 06-30-2011 |
20120144359 | CYCLE CUTTING WITH TIMING PATH ANALYSIS - The timing cycles in a circuit design are identified and cut such that timing constraint paths in the circuit design are preserved. Timing cycles in the circuit design may be identified by traversing an adjacency list data structure, in which elements of the circuit design are represented as vertices interconnected by edges. Timing constraint paths may be distinguished from false timing paths using timing analysis, such as a greatest common path heuristic. Timing constraint paths may be marked as “constrained” to prevent these paths from being cut. With the cycles and timing constraint paths identified, cuts may be selected that cut the identified timing cycles while preserving the timing constraint paths. The cycle cuts allow the circuit design to be correctly processed within a conventional CAD tool design flow. | 06-07-2012 |
20120254815 | Method and System for Synthesizing Relative Timing Constraints on an Integrated Circuit Design to Facilitate Timing Verification - A method for synthesizing relative timing (RT) constraints on an integrated circuit design is disclosed. Initially, multiple trace status tables are received, each containing a trace error identified by a formal verification engine that was utilized to perform a RT verification on an integrated circuit design. An error causing signal is then recognized for each of the trace errors. For each of error causing signals, two associating signals are identified, and the two associating signals are then utilized to locate a common point of convergence (POC). The POC is further utilized to locate a common point of divergence (POD), and an RT constraint can be generated based on the identified POC and POD. All the generated RT constraints are applied to constrain the integrated circuit design such that the integrated circuit design is able to pass RT verifications in the future without any timing violations. | 10-04-2012 |
20130097567 | CYCLE CUTTING WITH TIMING PATH ANALYSIS - The timing cycles in a circuit design are identified and cut such that timing constraint paths in the circuit design are preserved. Timing cycles in the circuit design may be identified by traversing an adjacency list data structure, in which elements of the circuit design are represented as vertices interconnected by edges. Timing constraint paths may be distinguished from false timing paths using timing analysis, such as a greatest common path heuristic. Timing constraint paths may be marked as “constrained” to prevent these paths from being cut. With the cycles and timing constraint paths identified, cuts may be selected that cut the identified timing cycles while preserving the timing constraint paths. The cycle cuts allow the circuit design to be correctly processed within a conventional CAD tool design flow. | 04-18-2013 |
Kevin S. Stevens, Cambridge, MA US
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20120175681 | Method and Layer Structure for Preventing Intermixing of Semiconductor Layers - A semiconductor device includes an etch-stop layer between a first layer of a field-effect transistor and a second layer of a bipolar transistor, each of which includes at least one arsenic-based semiconductor layer. A p-type layer is between the second layer and the etch-stop layer, and the device can include an n-type layer deposited between the etch-stop layer and p-type layer. The p-type layer provides an electric field that inhibits intermixing of the InGaP layer with layers in the first and second layers. | 07-12-2012 |
20140175519 | METHOD AND LAYER STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING INTERMIXING OF SEMICONDUCTOR LAYERS - A semiconductor device includes an etch-stop layer between a first layer of a field-effect transistor and a second layer of a bipolar transistor, each of which includes at least one arsenic-based semiconductor layer. A p-type layer is between the second layer and the etch-stop layer, and the device can include an n-type layer deposited between the etch-stop layer and p-type layer. The p-type layer provides an electric field that inhibits intermixing of the InGaP layer with layers in the first and second layers. | 06-26-2014 |
Larry Stevens, Fruit Heights, UT US
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20100267500 | BASKETBALL BACKBOARD - A basketball backboard assembly and a method of making the backboard assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a backboard frame structure and an acrylic backboard which are bonded together with a suitable elastomeric adhesive, providing adequate adhesion and flexibility. The elastomeric adhesive has a bond gap in the range from 2 to 2.5 mm. The adhesive is catalyzed to provide control of the set time in the range from about 5 minutes to 1 hour. A plurality of bond gap spacers are located between the frame bonding surface and the backboard bonding surface to provide the bond gap. | 10-21-2010 |
20100273586 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A BASKETBALL BACKBOARD - A basketball backboard assembly and a method of making the backboard assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a backboard frame structure and an acrylic backboard which are bonded together with a suitable elastomeric adhesive, providing adequate adhesion and flexibility. The elastomeric adhesive has a bond gap in the range from 2 to 2.5 mm. The adhesive is catalyzed to provide control of the set time in the range from about 5 minutes to 1 hour. A plurality of bond gap spacers are located between the frame bonding surface and the backboard bonding surface to provide the bond gap. | 10-28-2010 |
20120028739 | BASKETBALL BACKBOARD - A basketball backboard assembly and a method of making the backboard assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a backboard frame structure and an acrylic backboard which are bonded together with a suitable elastomeric adhesive, providing adequate adhesion and flexibility. The elastomeric adhesive has a bond gap in the range from 2 to 2.5 mm. The adhesive is catalyzed to provide control of the set time in the range from about 5 minutes to 1 hour. A plurality of bond gap spacers are located between the frame bonding surface and the backboard bonding surface to provide the bond gap. | 02-02-2012 |
20120031558 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A BASKETBALL BACKBOARD - A basketball backboard assembly and a method of making the backboard assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a backboard frame structure and an acrylic backboard which are bonded together with a suitable elastomeric adhesive, providing adequate adhesion and flexibility. The elastomeric adhesive has a bond gap in the range from 2 to 2.5 mm. The adhesive is catalyzed to provide control of the set time in the range from about 5 minutes to 1 hour. A plurality of bond gap spacers are located between the frame bonding surface and the backboard bonding surface to provide the bond gap. | 02-09-2012 |
Larry L. Stevens, Fenton, MO US
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20110109258 | 2 SPEED 2/4-POLE PSC/PSC MOTOR WITH INDEPENDENT MAIN WINDINGS AND SHARED AUXILIARY WINDING - A PSC/PSC motor for 2-pole operation and 4-pole operation. The motor uses an independent 2-pole main winding and an independent 4-pole main winding. An auxiliary winding includes an independent 2-pole auxiliary winding, an independent 4-pole auxiliary winding, and a shared auxiliary winding used in both the 2-pole operation and the 4-pole operation. | 05-12-2011 |
Laura A. Stevens, Chantilly, VA US
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20100124733 | Educational word game - An educational word game includes a plurality of answer pads. Each of the answer pads includes a first column composed of a plurality of short lines on which selected word fragments are written and a second column composed of a plurality of long lines on which players' answers are written next to the first column of the plurality of short lines creating distinct rows. The game further includes a plurality of writing implements, a timer, and a plurality of playing cards. Each of the playing cards includes a backside identical to the backside of all other playing cards and a front side printed with a word fragment used in playing the present word. The game is played by providing each player with an answer pad and a writing implement; selecting playing cards having word fragments printed thereon; recording the word fragments from the playing cards on the answer pad; forming words including the word fragments; and comparing the words and awarding points. | 05-20-2010 |
Leslie M. Stevens, Webster, MA US
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20100146185 | COMBINED FIBRE CHANNEL AND SAS HOST BUS ADAPTER - Apparatus, systems, and methods for coupling Fibre Channel (FC) storage devices and serial attached SCSI (SAS) storage device to a computer system through a single host bus adapter (HBA). The HBA includes a SAS storage controller four coupling to one or more SAS storage devices and an FC interface for coupling to one or more FC storage devices. The HBA also includes translation logic to translate information exchanged between the SAS storage controller and the FC storage device(s). Translation may include translation of addressing information between FC protocols and formats used by the SAS storage controller, may include use of a buffer to enable exchanges at different data rates, and may include use of a buffer to aggregate an inbound FC multiframe sequence into a single data buffer for use by the SAS storage controller. | 06-10-2010 |
Linda Stevens, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090203878 | TRYPTOPHAN AS A FUNCTIONAL REPLACEMENT FOR ADP-RIBOSE-ARGININE IN RECOMBINANT PROTEINS - A method is disclosed for producing a polypeptide with a modified activity or stability, by replacing an arginine residue capable of being ADP-ribosylated with a tryptophan or a phenylalanine. In one embodiment, compositions are provided that include polypeptides, such as alpha defensin, with arginine-to-tryptophan or arginine-to-phenylalanine substitutions, where the arginine residue is capable of being ADP-ribosylated. In another embodiment, methods are disclosed for modifying an immune response in a subject. | 08-13-2009 |
20120164123 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY DISEASE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PROTEINS OF USE THEREIN - Disclosed herein are methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a polypeptide including at least one arginine residue susceptible to ADP-ribosylation and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). In some embodiments, the polypeptide and/or NAD is administered via inhalation. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition including at least one polypeptide (such as HNP-1) and NAD. The disclosure also provides in vitro methods of producing a polypeptide with altered activity, including contacting the polypeptide with NAD and an arginine-specific mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase (for example, ART1) to produce a polypeptide including at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue, incubating the ADP-ribosylated polypeptide under conditions sufficient for conversion of at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue to ornithine, and isolating the ornithine-containing polypeptide. Methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a modified polypeptide (such as HNP-1) including at least one ornithine residue in place of an arginine residue are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
20140341876 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY DISEASE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PROTEINS OF USE THEREIN - Methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a defensin polypeptide including at least one arginine residue susceptible to ADP-ribosylation and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), are described. The polypeptide and/or NAD can be administered via inhalation. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition including at least one defensin polypeptide and NAD. In vitro methods of producing a polypeptide with altered activity, including contacting the polypeptide with NAD and an arginine-specific mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase to produce a polypeptide including at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue, incubating the ADP-ribosylated polypeptide under conditions sufficient for conversion of at least one ADP-ribosylated arginine residue to ornithine, and isolating the ornithine-containing polypeptide, are also described. Methods of treating a subject with pulmonary disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a modified defensin polypeptide including at least one ornithine residue in place of an arginine residue are also disclosed. | 11-20-2014 |
Mark L. Stevens, Pepperell, MA US
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20100111540 | FILTER-BASED DPSK RECEIVER - A filter-based method of demodulating differentially encoded phase shift keyed (DPSK) optical signals, such as commonly used binary-DPSK (DBDPSK) and quadrature DPSK (DQPSK) signals, that can achieve optimal receiver sensitivity is described. This approach, which combines filtering and differential phase comparison, can reduce the complexity and cost of DPSK receivers by obviating delay-line interferometer-based demodulation. This can improve receiver stability and reduce size, weight, and power, while maintaining the ability to achieve optimal communications performance. | 05-06-2010 |
20140016943 | FILTER-BASED DPSK COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A filter-based method of demodulating differentially encoded phase shift keyed (DPSK) optical signals, such as commonly used binary-DPSK (DBDPSK) and quadrature DPSK (DQPSK) signals, that can achieve optimal receiver sensitivity is described. This approach, which combines filtering and differential phase comparison, can reduce the complexity and cost of DPSK receivers by obviating delay-line interferometer-based demodulation. This can improve receiver stability and reduce size, weight, and power, while maintaining the ability to achieve optimal communications performance. | 01-16-2014 |
Matthew J. Stevens, Malvern, PA US
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20100146403 | MECHANISM FOR COLLABORATIVELY EXCHANGING NAVIGATION INFORMATION IN A DISTRIBUTED DOCUMENT REVIEW - A mechanism is disclosed for enabling a plurality of nodes on a network to collaboratively exchange sets of rendering information respecting a file. In one implementation, each node maintains its own copy of the file, and each node may access its copy of the file. Whenever a node does access the locations of the file, that node sends out a rendering information message. The rendering information message comprises the set of rendering information for the file that has been updated. The rendering information message is forwarded to each of the other nodes. When each of the other nodes receives the rendering information message, it stores the set of rendering information contained therein to a rendering history associated with a user. In this manner, histories of access in the file by all users are exchanged among the nodes, and the user on each node is able to see rendering information generated by users on the other nodes. Collaboration among the users is thus achieved. | 06-10-2010 |
Michael Ray Stevens US
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20120022048 | Anti-proliferative substituted pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines derivatives (SPP) to inhibit immune activation, virus replication and tumor growth - A family of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives (SPPs) with different substituents on the pyrimidine and pyrazolo rings have been characterized with a panel of tests demonstrating their effects in cell proliferation, toxicity, apoptosis and inhibition of virus replication. We have identified compounds and molecular structures suitable for the treatment of viral infection because they have antiviral activity, anti-proliferative activity or, preferably, both so that, as a single molecule, they both limit T cell hyperactivation and inhibit virus replication. These compounds are not toxic at effective concentrations and are poorly apoptotic. Other nontoxic compounds within this family with excellent anti-proliferative and apoptotic features are potentially effective as anti-cancer drugs. | 01-26-2012 |
Mike M. Stevens, Cedarburg, WI US
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20090307935 | Plow Including Independently Moveable Wings - A snow plow is provided with an articulated wing blade. The snow plow includes a hitch frame nose assembly configured to couple to a vehicle by securing each of a chassis coupler to the vehicle chassis. A plow frame having a front portion and a rear portion is configured to coupled to a central plow blade and a lift bar assembly. The central plow blade includes a wing blade pivotally attached at each end of the central plow blade. Each wing blade is configured to selectively move independently of the central plow blade from a first position to a second position about a vertical axis parallel with each of the first and second ends of the central plow blade. The lift bar assembly is coupled to the rear portion of the plow frame and couples to the hitch frame nose assembly wherein the snow plow is pivotally coupled to the vehicle. | 12-17-2009 |
20090309779 | Programmable Wireless Remote Control System And Method For Snow Plows - A control system and method for operating a snow plows is disclosed which utilizes a programmable, wireless remote control for providing fully functional operation of a snow plow blade mounted on a vehicle. The system includes a remote control that can be used to operate both a snow plow and a spreader, with the system being configurable to work with any of a variety of different snow plows. The remote control may be programmed to perform a series of functions that can be sequentially performed by pressing a single button on the remote control. | 12-17-2009 |
20110067274 | Plow Including Independently Moveable Wings - A snow plow is provided with an articulated wing blade. The snow plow includes a hitch frame nose assembly configured to couple to a vehicle by securing each of a chassis coupler to the vehicle chassis. A plow frame having a front portion and a rear portion is configured to coupled to a central plow blade and a lift bar assembly. The central plow blade includes a wing blade pivotally attached at each end of the central plow blade. Each wing blade is configured to selectively move independently of the central plow blade from a first position to a second position about a vertical axis parallel with each of the first and second ends of the central plow blade. The lift bar assembly is coupled to the rear portion of the plow frame and couples to the hitch frame nose assembly wherein the snow plow is pivotally coupled to the vehicle. | 03-24-2011 |
20130263480 | Plow Including Independently Movable Wings - A plow, including a center blade and an articulated wing blade pivotally attached to each end of the center blade. Each wing blade is configured to selectively move independently of the central plow blade from a first position to a second position about a vertical axis parallel with each of the first and second ends of the central plow blade. | 10-10-2013 |
Nathanael Ian Stevens, Gainesville, FL US
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20120123182 | DEVICES FOR THERMALLY INDUCED TRANSFORMATIONS CONTROLLED BY IRRADIATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED FULLERENES - An electromagnetic radiation activated device comprises a property changing material and at least one functionalized fullerene that upon irradiation of the functionalized fullerenes with electromagnetic radiation of one or more frequencies a thermally activated chemical or physical transformation occurs in the property changing material. The thermal activated transformation of the property changing material is triggered by the heating or combustion of the functionalized fullerenes upon their irradiation. The device can include a chemical agent that is embedded in the property changing material and is released when the material is heated by the functionalized fullerenes upon irradiation. | 05-17-2012 |
Paul Stevens, Greenback, TN US
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20110174935 | SWIVEL-COUPLING HANGER ASSEMBLY - A swivel-coupling hanger assembly includes an coupling element configured to rotate about a defined geometric axis, coupled to an insulating member. The insulating member may include one or more openings receiving at least a portion of the coupling element. The assembly may further include one or more mechanical fasteners received by an opening of the insulating member such that the assembly may be coupled to a structural member. The assembly may further include a mounting bracket to facilitate attachment to the structural member. | 07-21-2011 |
Peter M. Stevens, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120191139 | METHODS FOR BONE ALIGNMENT - A method for correcting an angular deformity in a bone includes positioning a link across a physis of the bone, the link having a first portion with a first opening, a second portion with a second opening, and a central portion extending between the first portion and the second portion, the central portion being more flexible than the first portion or the second portion. A first bone engager and second bone engager are advanced through the first opening and the second opening, respectively, and into the bone on opposing sides of the physis. The physis is allowed to generate more physeal tissue on a side of the bone opposite the link so as to reduce the angular deformity. | 07-26-2012 |
20120271358 | BONE ALIGNMENT IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE - A bone alignment implant includes a first bone fastener with a first bone engager that is adapted for fixation into the metaphyseal bone and a second bone fastener with a second bone engager that is adapted for fixation into the diaphyseal bone. A link connecting the two fasteners spans across the physis. Alternatively, the bone alignment implant is adapted for fixation into the diaphyseal sections of two adjoining vertebral bodies. These implants act as a flexible tethers between the metaphyseal and the diaphyseal sections of bone during bone growth. These implants are designed to adjust and deform during the bone realignment process. When placed on the convex side of the deformity, the implant allows the bone on the concave side of the deformity to grow. During the growth process the bone is then realigned. A similar procedure is used to correct torsional deformities. | 10-25-2012 |
Peter Morris Stevens, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090036892 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH STRUT APPARATUS FOR ORTHOPAEDIC APPLICATIONS - An adjustable-length orthopaedic strut apparatus having minimal x-ray absorption, the capability to produce small length adjustments with minimal axial backlash, and a body devoid of exposed threads, the apparatus having an outer telescoping strut element, an inner telescoping strut element, a threaded drive element rotationally mounted inside the outer telescoping strut element and engaging threads inside the inner telescoping strut element, and an input gear-train arranged to produce fine adjustment of the strut length by generating rotation of the threaded drive element that can be smaller than the input gear rotation. A preferred embodiment also includes compliant preload structures for reducing axial backlash between all moving elements, and one or more locking pins which can be selectively disengaged to adjust the compressive stiffness of the adjustable length strut. | 02-05-2009 |
Philip S. Stevens, Williston, VT US
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20100088561 | FUNCTIONAL FREQUENCY TESTING OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method and circuits for testing an integrated circuit at functional clock frequency by providing a test controller generating control signals that assure proper latching of test patterns in scan chains at tester frequency and propagation of the test pattern through logic circuits being tested at functional clock frequency. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088562 | FUNCTIONAL FREQUENCY TESTING OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method and circuits for testing an integrated circuit at functional clock frequency by providing a test controller generating control signals that assure proper latching of test patterns in scan chains at tester frequency and propagation of the test pattern through logic circuits being tested at functional clock frequency. | 04-08-2010 |
Phillip W. Stevens, Saginaw, MI US
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20110270432 | SCALABLE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY VERIFICATION SYSTEM - A scalable manufacturing assembly verification system for use in a manufacturing facility to verify assembly of a product, the system comprising assembly process work stations and assembly verification system stations. The assembly process work stations are each configured to provide at least one device configured to aid in assembly of the product. The assembly verification system stations are each located within a different one of the assembly process work stations, with each of the assembly verification system stations including a computing device in communication with the device, and with each computing device including a respective set of business rules corresponding to the assembly process work station within which the computing device is located, wherein each set of the business rules provides assembly verification for the device to error check assembly of the product with the device. | 11-03-2011 |
Ritchie Stevens, Park City, UT US
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20110184749 | COLLABORATION SYSTEM & METHOD FOR DOING BUSINESS - A medical collaboration method and a system supporting that method. The collaboration is between a diagnosing physician, a radiation physician and a third party provider. In some embodiments the method and system provide peer review, concurrence and coordinated planning and implementation of radiation treatment/therapy. The methodology of the collaboration can include mandatory steps, and sign-off approvals prior to proceeding, and policies and procedures to ensure cooperation. The system may include the creation, transmission of, and sharing of computer-based, digital files, and online collaboration tools. | 07-28-2011 |
Robert Stevens, Chelmsford, MA US
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20100171500 | DEDICATED SYSTEM FOR MSK JOINT IMAGING - A system and method are presented that facilitate imaging of the joints of the upper and lower extremities including, for example, the hip and shoulder as well as sections of the spine, among others. One embodiment of the invention includes a short bore cylindrical magnet with an imaging volume smaller than that of a comparable whole body system, an articulated table that allows placement of the joint to be imaged in the center of the magnet homogeneous volume while maintaining a high degree of patient comfort and openness. The gradient and RF coils may be positioned above and below the patient instead of 360 degrees surrounding the patient. A smaller RF and gradient coil is made feasible because of the reduced imaging volume. | 07-08-2010 |
Robert C. Stevens, Antioch, TN US
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20110078933 | ELECTRONIC LICENSE PLATE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - An electronic license plate and information processing system allows for a vehicle license plate to serve not only the purpose of identifying a specifically associated vehicle, but to also serve as a media for publishing temporal messages specifically associated with the vehicle or its locale. A license plate assembly consisting of a microprocessor chip in communication with a radio frequency transponder serves to control a light emitting diode matrix or other similar display and to publish messages therethrough in accordance with data and commands received from the transponder. The various information sources, including a department of motor vehicles, law enforcement, insurance records, and public service agencies are capable of communicating with the electronic license plate through encrypted transmission. The control server is interposed between these various sources and the interactive license plate for effecting the desired transmission and receipt of data and commands. The license plate assembly itself is tamper resistant and tamper evident. With the license plate assembly being dynamic and interactive, its capabilities for publishing information and messages under control of various authorized sources is extensive. | 04-07-2011 |
Robert G. Stevens, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110166951 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR ADVANCING A BIDDER TO A SELECTED RANK - Techniques for advancing a first bidder to a desired rank in an electronic auction are disclosed. In response to actuation of a bid rank advancement function by a first bidder, a new bid for the first bidder is calculated by applying a predetermined minimum differential value to a current bid of a second bidder that holds the desired rank in the electronic auction. The new bid is automatically submitted to the electronic auction on behalf of the first bidder. | 07-07-2011 |
Ruth E. Stevens, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090293325 | LUGGAGE IDENTIFIER - A luggage identifier formed by a generally rectangular shaped identifier body formed of leather or plastic that has a substantially transparent cover on a top surface and at least one adhesive strip on a bottom surface, and a cavity formed between the substantially transparent cover and the identifier body for receiving strips of bright colored paper. | 12-03-2009 |
Scott Stevens, Cudahy, WI US
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20080296330 | MOUNTABLE STORAGE ARRANGEMENT - A mountable storage arrangement includes a mounting frame and a mountable storage device. The mounting frame includes a draw tube and a base member and upright member secured to the draw tube. The base member includes a support member having an axially extending portion and a laterally extending portion. The mountable storage device includes a base portion having a lower frame engaging surface including a recess sized to receive the support member to limit lateral and axial movement of the base portion with respect to the base member. The mountable storage device further includes an upright portion having an attachment feature configured to be secured to a corresponding attachment feature of the upright member to limit vertical movement of the base portion with respect to the base member when the support portion of the base member is received in the base portion recess. | 12-04-2008 |
Stacy Joan Stevens, Evansville, IN US
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20110252839 | BIASED OPEN KEY LOCKBOX SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Devices, methods, and systems for providing physical retention of a key or keys within a receptacle, such as one or more vehicle keys or keys to a safe, and for providing an input feature, such as a breath or blood analysis device, and other features to prevent access to the keys until a suitable input is provided. For example, each key may be physically retained within the receptacle and prevented from being used until a breath, blood, or other sample input has been received that indicates a blood alcohol level is below a pre-determined limit, such as a legal limit for driving a vehicle. Various features then allow access to the key upon the legal limit being met. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253560 | KEY TRAPPING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Devices, methods, and systems for providing physical retention of a key or keys, such one or more vehicle keys or keys to a safe, and for providing an input feature, such as a breath or blood analysis device, and other features to prevent access to the keys until a suitable input is provided. For example, each key may be physically retained and prevented from being used until a breath, blood, or other sample input has been received that indicates a blood alcohol level is below a pre-determined limit, such as a legal limit for driving a vehicle. Various features then allow release of the key upon the legal limit being met. | 10-20-2011 |
Steve E. Stevens, Chalfont, PA US
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20100217973 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENCRYPTING PROVIDER IDENTIFIERS ON MEDICAL SERVICE CLAIM TRANSACTIONS - The present invention relates to a method and a system for collecting and providing reports of activities of medical service providers, while encrypting confidential information. Specifically, the present invention provides systems and methods for collecting and providing information from medical claim transactions without information for specifically identifying the particular medical service provider. The present invention also allows for correlation of medical claim transactions with providers' information without using information that can be used to specifically identify the particular medical service provider (provider identifier). | 08-26-2010 |
Sue L. Stevens, Sedalia, MO US
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20100057510 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AUDIT TOOL FOR COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS - A method for auditing installation of communications facilities. Network engineering information is received. The network engineering information may include telecommunications installation requirements and a budget associated with one or more telecommunications projects. A portal is displayed to receive telecommunications installation information from one or more contractors assigned to perform the one or more telecommunications projects. Auditing information associated with the one or more telecommunications projects is received. The auditing information and the network engineering information are automatically compared to the telecommunications information to determine deviations for multiple criteria. The deviations are reported for adjusting the compensation of the contractor. | 03-04-2010 |
Timothy Stevens, Davison, MI US
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20120175278 | Paint Tool Equipment Box and Kit - An organizer for securely retaining paint tools, materials and other accessories, particularly where tools must be organized in an upright configuration and made conveniently available for a user to access. The device comprises a container with an interior volume, an interior shelf having apertures suitable for retaining paint tools and an open base surface for placement of upstanding tubes for insertion of paint roller and similar tools. The individual components of the organizer may be available as a kit to allow a user to customize any desired storage container, or preferably the assembly is provided in a specific configuration for retaining paint tools in a predefined fashion. | 07-12-2012 |
Timothy H. Stevens, Bozeman, MT US
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20090076884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CROSS-SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ACROSS AN ENTERPRISE - A system for cross-selling products and/or services across an enterprise comprising an enterprise-level decision engine and a plurality of line-of-business decision engines; wherein characteristics derived by the enterprise-level decision engine are used by the line-of business-level decision engines to generate cross-sell offer decisions; enterprise-level business rules and line-of-business-level business rules are managed independently of one another; a publish-subscribe message framework allows data to be published at an enterprise level and subscribed to by the line-of-business decision engines according to business rules established at the line-of-business level; the line-of-business decision engines generate cross-sell offer decisions; and the enterprise-level decision engine stores data to and retrieves data from an operational and an analytics data repository. A method of using the system described above to generate cross-sell offer decisions. | 03-19-2009 |
Timothy J. Stevens, Stamford, CT US
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20110298805 | Method and Data Processing System for Financial Planning - A computer-implemented method and system for producing a graphic image representative of a certain geographic region indicating certain datasets. The method including selecting at least one objective dataset correlating to the certain geographic region and segmenting the selected at least one objective dataset into a plurality of interval ranges based upon prescribed values. At least one financial dataset is selected representing financial assets relating to the certain geographic region. A graphic image is generated of the certain geographic region indicating the selected objective dataset in accordance with the segmentation of the objective dataset into a plurality of interval ranges with the at least one financial dataset being superimposed on the objective dataset wherein risk exposure of the financial dataset to the certain geographic regions is graphically illustrated on the generated graphic image. | 12-08-2011 |
20130006889 | Compliance and credit attribute system and method - A computer system and method for managing information related to compliance and credit attribution for fixed income securities. A computer system identifies CUSIP information for securities included in a user fixed income security portfolio and retrieves bond attribute information for the identified CUSIP information along with economic and demographic data. Risk credit notices are identified for the CUSIP information and a user report is generated indicating the retrieved bond attribute information, economic and demographic data and identified risk credit notices for the identified CUSIP information. | 01-03-2013 |
20140310144 | ISSUER TRANSPARENCY TOOL FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES - A computer system and method for providing an issuer submission tool operative to enable issuers of financial instruments and municipal debt a computer platform for delivering information to relevant market spaces. A template is provided for relevant financial and other information to be submitted by issuers of municipal debt. End-users are provided with the financial and other information. Periodic updates of the financial and other information are enabled through a computer facilitated platform. | 10-16-2014 |
20150019395 | GEOGRAPHIC SCORE MODEL AND SERVICE - Provides, relative to a bond, a relative point in time and trend score based on dispositive economic and demographic factors preferably for State, County and City/place geographies in which the score provides a relative “health” perspective as preferably the same factors relate to similar type of geographies. The data sets used in each geographical scoring are preferably consistent with one another. | 01-15-2015 |
Tracey Stevens, Rockville, MD US
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20090241852 | System for Climbing Pets - A system for climbing pets, particularly cats, featuring an expandable rod and an array of wall supports, platforms and accessories. The expandable rod is the only direct connection to a wall while the wall supports are suspended from the expandable rod and the platforms are secured to the wall supports. Accessories such as toys and food/water bowls may be snapped into place on the platform surface via complimentary securing elements. The platforms can be placed at various elevations so that a cat can play, sleep, eat, scratch and avoid other animals in the house in a secure and designated environment. | 10-01-2009 |
Travis Stevens, Jackson, MI US
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20100229540 | Combination Liquid-Cooled Exhaust Manifold Assembly And Catalytic Converter Assembly For A Marine Engine - An exhaust system for a marine engine comprising liquid cooled manifold and catalytic converter assemblies. Each assembly uses a separate cooling system to cool either the exhaust manifold or a shell inside which resides the catalytic converter. The housing or shell containing the catalytic converter uses water to cool an exterior surface of a water jacket to an acceptable temperature conforming to federal regulations. The liquid-cooled manifold assembly may use either water or glycol to cool a jacket surrounding tubes extending from the engine block to the catalytic converter assembly. | 09-16-2010 |
Vernon Stevens, Washington, DC US
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20120141371 | ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR TREATING NEOPLASTIC DISEASE AND METHODS FOR REGULATING FERTILITY - Antibody compositions and methods for inhibition of the effects of gonadotropin hormones are provided. Methods for treating cancer and methods for regulating fertility are provided by administration of the antibody compositions to a mammalian subject in need thereof. | 06-07-2012 |
Warren Stevens, Charleston, WV US
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20110088230 | Barrel Nut Type Decorative Accessory and Methods For Attachment To Drawstrings - Apparatus, systems and methods for the attachment of an accessory to a drawstring including a barrel member having an axially disposed, female compression cavity formed in one end defining an annular end-face and a pair of diametrically disposed feed through holes. The feed through holes are positioned axially along the body so as to intersect the barrel cavity above its base and are sized to receive and allow a drawstring or the like to pass into the barrel, through the barrel cavity and exit the barrel. The apparatus includes a male compression member dimensioned to fit within and frictionally engage and mate with the female compression cavity of the barrel member, the male compression member having a compression tip projecting distally of the feedthrough holes relative to the cavity opening. The length of the male compression member is less than that of the cavity, but upon insertion and frictional interlocking engagement of the male compression member into the cavity, the male member engages and compress a drawstring, extending diametrically through the feedthrough holes, positionally affixing the barrel on the drawstring. | 04-21-2011 |
20120246892 | BARREL NUT TYPE DECORATIVE ACCESSORY AND METHODS FOR ATTACHMENT TO DRAWSTRINGS - Apparatus, systems and methods for the attachment of an accessory to a drawstring including a barrel member having an axially disposed, female compression cavity formed in one end defining an annular end-face and a pair of diametrically disposed feed through holes. The feed through holes are positioned axially along the body so as to intersect the barrel cavity above its base and are sized to receive and allow a drawstring or the like to pass into the barrel, through the barrel cavity and exit the barrel. The apparatus includes a male compression member dimensioned to fit within and frictionally engage and mate with the female compression cavity of the barrel member, the male compression member having a compression tip projecting distally of the feedthrough holes relative to the cavity opening. The length of the male compression member is less than that of the cavity, but upon insertion and frictional interlocking engagement of the male compression member into the cavity, the male member engages and compress a drawstring, extending diametrically through the feedthrough holes, positionally affixing the barrel on the drawstring. | 10-04-2012 |
Wesley Stevens, Nicholasville, KY US
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20120137212 | PROGRAMMATIC CONVERSION OF SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION INTO EXECUTABLE PROGRAMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an approach to automatically convert existing support materials (support manuals, troubleshooting guides, content, help files, etc.) into machine-executable programs so as to obviate for manual execution of the steps described in the support materials. That is, the embodiments of the invention will (among other things): create support-based programs that automate the execution of previously manual steps; create an inventory of said programs; parse existing support documentation; map sections of each support document into existing program automation; construct a sequence of program automations that resemble the flow of each support document; and/or associate a constructed sequence of automation with a support document that could be executed automatically. | 05-31-2012 |
20140297593 | TEMPLATE-BASED REMOTE/LOCAL FILE SELECTION TECHNIQUES FOR MODULAR BACKUP AND MIGRATION - File selection techniques that can handle overlapping module contexts provide flexible and reversible backup, restore, migration, deployment and synchronization operations. Both remote (administrative) control and local (user) control of the file selection are provided. Application and configuration specific templates are provided to a user from the remote administrator for further customization by selecting or de-selecting configurations, applications and/or individual files or configuration entries. The templates may be controlled geographically by the IP address or identity associated with the user. A user's interaction with the customization is saved and the order of changes is maintained, so that when the templates are updated, the user's customizations can be re-applied. The administrator may override user settings based on rules, which may also be geographically determined. The file selection may also be altered based on media type and location, e.g., local backup vs. server backup. | 10-02-2014 |
20140317153 | PROCESSING DATA LOADS - A method and system for processing a data load. A request is received for a data load to load data into a database in accordance with a data template that includes data to be loaded into the database. The template includes columns and rows. The request specifies a request type characterized by at least one column that collectively includes unique data for each row. The columns include N sets of columns (N≧1) in addition to the at least one column. The data load is split into multiple loads of data. The multiple loads include one load and N additional loads. The one load is associated with the at least one column. The N additional loads are respectively associated with the N sets of columns and are configured to generate or modify one or more rows in each table of N respective additional tables in the database. | 10-23-2014 |