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20110195127 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING APOLIPOPROTEIN B - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of interfering RNAs that silence APOB expression to liver cells. In particular, the nucleic acid-lipid particles provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of APOB at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 08-11-2011 |
20110201667 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING EBOLA VIRUS GENE EXPRESSION - The present invention provides compositions comprising therapeutic nucleic acids (e.g., interfering RNA such as siRNA) that target Ebola virus (EBOV) gene expression and methods of using such compositions to silence EBOV gene expression. More particularly, the invention provides unmodified and chemically modified interfering RNA which silence EBOV gene expression and methods of use thereof, e.g., for preventing or treating EBOV infections caused by one or more EBOV species such as Zaire EBOV. The invention also provides serum-stable nucleic acid-lipid particles comprising one or more interfering RNA molecules, a cationic lipid, and a non-cationic lipid, which can further comprise a conjugated lipid that inhibits aggregation of particles. Methods of silencing EBOV gene expression by administering one or more interfering RNA molecules to a mammalian subject are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120184595 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING APOLIPOPROTEIN C-III EXPRESSION - The present invention provides compositions comprising therapeutic nucleic acids such as interfering RNA that target apolipoprotein C-III (APOC3) gene expression, lipid particles comprising one or more (e.g., a cocktail) of the therapeutic nucleic acids, methods of making the lipid particles, and methods of delivering and/or administering the lipid particles (e.g., for the treatment of lipid diseases or disorders such as atherosclerosis or a dyslipidemia such as hypertriglyceridemia or hypercholesterolemia). | 07-19-2012 |
20130123339 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING APOLIPOPROTEIN B - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of interfering RNAs such as siRNAs that silence APOB expression in cells such as liver cells. In particular, the nucleic acid-lipid particles provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells such as liver cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of APOB at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art. | 05-16-2013 |
20130172405 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING SMAD4 - The present invention provides compositions comprising therapeutic nucleic acids such as interfering RNA (e.g., dsRNA such as siRNA) that target SMAD4 gene expression, lipid particles comprising one or more (e.g., a cocktail) of the therapeutic nucleic acids, methods of making the lipid particles, and methods of delivering and/or administering the lipid particles (e.g., for treating anemia of inflammation in humans). | 07-04-2013 |
20140248338 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SILENCING ALDEHYDE DEHYDROGENASE - The present invention provides compositions comprising therapeutic nucleic acids such as interfering RNA (e.g., dsRNA such as siRNA) that target aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) gene expression, lipid particles comprising one or more (e.g., a cocktail) of the therapeutic nucleic acids, methods of making the lipid particles, and methods of delivering and/or administering the lipid particles (e.g., for treating alcoholism in humans). | 09-04-2014 |
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20110033445 | CARBOHYDRATE-CONTAINING PAN CANCER MARKER - The effective epitope of CA215, a known cancer marker and antigen, has been demonstrated to include a carbohydrate moiety of defined composition and to be non-reactive with anti-human IgG, IgA and IgM, although CA215 is an immunoglobulin heavy chain-like molecule. The defined epitope may be used to prepare immunogenic compositions for treatment and prevention of cancers in humans and may be optimized as to protocol and formulation in animal model systems. Improved protocols for diagnosis and treatment are also described. | 02-10-2011 |
20110113497 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE RECEPTOR - Monoclonal antibodies against gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor induce cellular apoptosis of various cancer cells expressing this surface receptor. The monoclonal antibodies and their humanized forms, or fragments thereof, can serve as anti-cancer agents for the treatment of cancer in humans, and can function as analogs of GnRH to affect regulation of reproductive functions or fertility in humans. | 05-12-2011 |
20120177636 | CARBOHYDRATE-CONTAINING PAN CANCER MARKER - The effective epitope of CA215, a known cancer marker and antigen, has been demonstrated to include a carbohydrate moiety of defined composition and to be non-reactive with anti-human IgG, IgA and IgM, although CA215 is an immunoglobulin heavy chain-like molecule. The defined epitope may be used to prepare immunogenic compositions for treatment and prevention of cancers in humans and may be optimized as to protocol and formulation in animal model systems. Improved protocols for diagnosis and treatment are also described. | 07-12-2012 |
20120266264 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE RECEPTOR - Monoclonal antibodies against gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor induce cellular apoptosis of various cancer cells expressing this surface receptor. The monoclonal antibodies and their humanized forms, or fragments thereof, can serve as anti-cancer agents for the treatment of cancer in humans, and can function as analogs of GnRH to affect regulation of reproductive functions or fertility in humans. | 10-18-2012 |
20130195873 | CARBOHYDRATE HAPTEN-BASED ANTI-CANCER VACCINES AND ANTIBODY DRUGS - Immunogenic compositions that contain haptens consisting of carbohydrate moieties are useful to induce an immune response to provide antibodies to epitopes contained in CA215 and also to elicit an immune response to cancers expressing these epitopes. | 08-01-2013 |
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20090062464 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING ADHESIVE-PROMOTER-TREATED HOT MELT ADHESIVES IN CONTINUOUS MODE - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for manufacturing a hot melt adhesive containing an adhesion promoter in a continuous mode include supplying a melted, hot melt adhesive to a mixing device at a first predetermined rate while simultaneously supplying an adhesion promoter to the same mixing device at a second predetermined rate to form a homogeneous admixture containing the hot melt adhesive and adhesion promoter. The hot melt adhesive/adhesion promoter mixture is subsequently reacted in at least one tubular reactor at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined residence time to allow the adhesion promoter to chemically bond with the hot melt adhesive and form an adhesive-promoter-treated hot melt adhesive. The adhesion-promoter-treated hot melt adhesive is collected in a product receiver and may be further processed. | 03-05-2009 |
20130305946 | FLUORESCENT SECURITY ENABLED INK FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS - An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications comprises a fluorescent colorant and a plurality of curable compounds. The compounds have Hansen solubility parameters as described herein, and the resulting ink composition is both compatible with certain dampening fluids and has certain rheological properties, including a low viscosity. The fluorescent ink composition is useful for printing security features at high speed in short runs with customized data to produce anti-counterfeit packaging. | 11-21-2013 |
20130305947 | PHOTOCHROMIC SECURITY ENABLED INK FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS - An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications comprises a photochromic material and a plurality of curable compounds. The compounds have Hansen solubility parameters as described herein, and the resulting ink composition is both compatible with certain dampening fluids and has certain rheological properties, including a low viscosity. The photochromic ink compositions are useful for providing security information in certain printing applications. | 11-21-2013 |
20130309397 | INK FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS - An ink composition useful for digital offset printing applications comprises a colorant and a plurality of curable compounds. The compounds have Hansen solubility parameters as described herein, and the resulting ink composition is both compatible with certain dampening fluids and has certain rheological properties, including a low viscosity. | 11-21-2013 |
20130310517 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING CURABLE INKS FOR DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING APPLICATIONS AND THE INKS MADE THEREFROM - Methods for making pigmented, curable, liquid ink compositions, and the ink compositions prepared from the methods are disclosed. The method includes adding at least one monomer and a dispersant to mixing vessel, and metering into the mixing vessel at least one pigment over a period of time. The method further includes adding at least one initiator and at least one curing agent, and then milling the composition. The pigmented, curable, high viscosity liquid ink compositions are suitable for digital offset printing. | 11-21-2013 |
20140147786 | PREPARATION OF POLYESTER LATEX EMULSIFICATION BY DIRECT STEAM INJECTION - A method for preparing latex emulsion compositions uses a steam-driven emulsification process, and a method for preparing a toner using the latex emulsion compositions. The method includes contacting a resin with an organic solvent and optionally a neutralization agent; and applying steam or heated water vapor to contact the resin to prepare a latex emulsion. An apparatus can perform the method. | 05-29-2014 |
20140200298 | TONER MAKING PROCESS - Processes for making toners, and in particular, emulsion aggregation (EA) toners. These toners exhibit a low melt temperature while simultaneously exhibiting excellent relative humidity sensitivity regarding charging properties. In embodiments, the process comprises the preparation of the latex emulsion comprising high ratio resin compositions by injection of steam and neutralization agent vapors into the latex emulsion. | 07-17-2014 |
20140255842 | PHASE IMMERSION EMULSIFICATION PROCESS AND APPARATUS - A method for preparing a latex or dispersion, the method comprising contacting at least one resin with an organic solvent to form a resin mixture; neutralizing the resin mixture with a neutralizing agent; and subjecting the resin mixture flow to steam flow in a continuous manner to form a dispersion. A method for forming toner, the method comprising: contacting a resin to an organic solvent and a neutralizing agent to form a resin mixture; subjecting the resin mixture flow to a steam flow in a continuous manner to form a dispersion; aggregating particles from a pre-toner mixture, the pre-toner mixture comprising the dispersion, an optional colorant, and an optional wax; and coalescing the aggregated particles to form toner particles. An apparatus that can perform the methods. | 09-11-2014 |
20140275338 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PIGMENTED RADIATION CURABLE INKS FOR INK-BASED DIGITAL PRINTING - A method for continuous production of radiation curable ink suitable for ink-based digital printing includes feeding ingredients suitable for forming a pigment concentrate to an extruder; blending the ingredients in the extruder to form a pigment concentrate paste; feeding additional ingredients to the extruder for blending with the ink concentrate to form an ink product configured for ink-based digital printing, wherein a pigment particle size is less than about 1 micron. | 09-18-2014 |
20140295346 | EMULSION AGGREGATION PROCESS - The method of manufacturing toners disclosed herein includes a continuous temperature ramp and coalescence process that involves continuously passing toner slurry, such as an aggregated toner slurry, through at least one heat exchanger before being subjected to a cooling step. The heat exchanger is pressurized, so the temperature of the slurry may be increased above the atmospheric boiling point of water without boiling the water component of the slurry. Because of these higher temperatures, the coalescence step can be completed more quickly than in conventional batch processes. More than two heat exchangers may be connected in the coalescence step, yielding multiple ramping/cooling temperature steps, ability to inject components, or recycling heat from the process to reduce energy consumption. | 10-02-2014 |
20140305340 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC ACTUATED MILLING FOR PIGMENT DISPERSIONS - A method for preparing a pigment dispersion includes a) adding a pigment, a surfactant, and a solvent into a vessel, b) adding magnetic particles into the vessel; and c) applying a varying magnetic field to move the magnetic particles to mill down pigment particle size. A system for preparing a pigment dispersion includes a) a vessel for holding a solution comprising pigment particles, a surfactant and a solvent, b) magnetic particles added to the solution, c) a source for applying a varying magnetic field to move the magnetic particles to mill down pigment particle size, and d) a collector for collecting the magnetic particles for re-using at a later time. | 10-16-2014 |
20140307519 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC ACTUATED MIXING - A method and system for magnetic actuated mixing which use magnetic particles and electromagnetic field to facilitate the mixing. The method and system use magnetic particles and a generated electromagnetic field to facilitate the milling as well. The method and system can be used in any application that requires the preparation of small-sized particles at either the micro or nano scale, including for example, preparing toners, inks, wax, pigment dispersions and the like. | 10-16-2014 |
20140308612 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC ACTUATED MIXING TO PREPARE LATEX EMULSION - A method and system for magnetic actuated mixing which use magnetic particles and magnetic field to facilitate the mixing for preparing latex emulsion. In embodiments, a suitable process includes dissolving a resin in an organic solvent, optionally adding a surfactant, adding a neutralization agent and water, adding magnetic particles, and subjecting the mixture to a magnetic actuated mixing to form a latex emulsion. In embodiments, the latex emulsion thus produced may be utilized to form a toner. | 10-16-2014 |
20140352560 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING AQUEOUS PEARLESCENT DIGITAL PRINTING INK COMPOSITIONS USING DIGITAL OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNIQUES - A system and method are provided for producing variable pearlescent image elements or portions on image receiving media substrates using a variable digital data offset lithographic architecture which provides for varying lithographic images between cycles of a marking device. Pearlescent inks are provided with a solid particle pearlescent pigment components in a proportion of at least 10% by weight suspended in solution in an ink composition. Pearlescent inks are provided with a solid particle pearlescent pigment components having particle sizes in excess of ten microns suspended in solution in the ink composition. The disclosed systems and methods provide for variable pearlescent image elements or portions to be formed on an image receiving medium substrate separate from, or in combination with, other ink image elements or portions applied using other inks in a single device, and/or in a single pass of the image receiving media substrates through an image forming system. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354754 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING MAGNETIC INK CHARACTER RECOGNITION (MICR) IMAGE FORMING USING DIGITAL OFFSET LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNIQUES - A system and method are provided for producing Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) characters on image receiving medium substrates using a variable digital data offset lithographic architecture which provides for varying lithographic images between cycles of a marking device. MICR inks are provided with a solid particle magnetizable pigment components in a proportion of at least 20% by weight suspended in solution in the ink composition. MICR inks are provided with a solid particle magnetizable pigment components having particle sizes in excess of one micron suspended in solution in the ink composition. The disclosed systems and methods provide for MICR characters to be formed on an image receiving medium substrate over background images applied using other inks in a single device, and/or in a single pass of the image receiving medium substrate through the device. | 12-04-2014 |
20150013567 | Phase Change Ink Pigment Dispersion Process - A process for preparing a pigment dispersion including melting a phase change ink carrier and an optional dispersant at a temperature of from about 100° C. to about 170° C. in a jacketed vessel comprising a jacket surrounding an immersion mill or basket mill attachment and a dispersion blade attachment disposed within the jacketed vessel; mixing the melted phase change ink carrier and optional dispersant with a dispersion blade in the jacketed vessel; adding a pigment to the melted, mixed phase change ink carrier and optional dispersant in the jacketed vessel; wetting the pigment; after pigment wetting, reducing the pigment particle size using an immersion mill or basket mill attachment in the jacketed vessel; and discharging the pigment dispersion. | 01-15-2015 |
20150077501 | WHITE INK COMPOSITION FOR INK-BASED DIGITAL PRINTING - A white ink composition for ink-based digital printing includes a white pigment. The white pigment is titanium dioxide. A method for ink-based digital printing includes applying dampening fluid to an imaging member to form a dampening fluid layer, patterning the dampening fluid layer using a laser imaging system, applying a white ink composition to the imaging member surface having the patterned dampening fluid disposed thereon to form an ink image, partially curing the ink image, and transferring the partially cured ink image to a printable substrate. | 03-19-2015 |
20150085599 | CONTINUOUS MAGNETIC MIXING SYSTEM WITH FLEXIBLE GEOMETRIC MIXING ZONE - A mixing process and system can include a plurality of magnetic particles within a fluid such as a liquid or solid to be mixed. The fluid to be mixed is dispensed within a mixing zone that may include a mixing tube. Two or more opposing electromagnets are independently activated out of sync to affect a travel path of the magnetic particles to form a turbulence within the fluid to provide an effective mixing of the fluid. The magnetic particles may be removed from the fluid, for example by filtering, or may remain within the fluid. | 03-26-2015 |
20150086922 | LATEX FORMING PROCESS COMPRISING CONCURRENT STEAM INJECTION EMULSIFICATION AND SOLVENT DISTILLATION - A process includes dissolving a polymer in an organic solvent to form a polymer solution and forming a latex from the polymer solution by contacting the polymer solution with steam while substantially simultaneously distilling the organic solvent. | 03-26-2015 |
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20100328283 | WAVE GUIDE FOR IMPROVING LIGHT SENSOR ANGULAR RESPONSE - Electronic displays encounter visibility issues due to varying ambient light conditions. An ambient light sensor can be provided to sense ambient light and dynamically adjust display brightness to compensate for changes in ambient light. A wave guide for improving angular response in a light sensor is provided. | 12-30-2010 |
20110210921 | LIGHT GUIDE FOR IMPROVING DEVICE LIGHTING - A light guide guides light from a light emitter that is adjacent to an aperture of an electronic device. The light is eventually emitted from the aperture, to thereby provide lighting. The light guide can include a plurality of prisms which can thereby permit reduction in the overall thickness of the electronic device. | 09-01-2011 |
20130037704 | WAVE GUIDE FOR IMPROVING LIGHT SENSOR ANGULAR RESPONSE - Electronic displays encounter visibility issues due to varying ambient light conditions. An ambient light sensor can be provided to sense ambient light and dynamically adjust display brightness to compensate for changes in ambient light. A wave guide for improving angular response in a light sensor is provided. | 02-14-2013 |
20130135254 | OPTICAL INTERFERENCE BASED USER INPUT DEVICE - A user input device for an electronic device includes an illumination source and image sensor module. A translucent layer is disposed above the illumination source and the image sensor module. The translucent layer includes at least a first set of patterns disposed thereon. A deformable layer is disposed above the translucent layer. The deformable layer includes at least a second set of patterns. The illumination source is configured to illuminate at least the portion of the translucent layer. The image sensor module includes a field of view that corresponds to at least a portion of the translucent layer. The image sensor module being configured to detect a third set of patterns when the first set of patterns and the second set of patterns are displaced with respect to each other. | 05-30-2013 |
20130135892 | LIGHT GUIDE APPARATUS - A light guide apparatus for an electronic device is described. The light guide apparatus includes a light guide having a first surface and an second surface; a light source, the light guide and the light source being arranged to couple light from the source into the light guide through the second surface of the light guide, the second surface and the light source defining a gap therebetween; and a reflector positioned above the light source and the light guide, and extending over at least a portion of the gap and at least a portion of the front surface of the light guide. | 05-30-2013 |
20130201692 | DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT WITH OPTICAL STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING HALO EFFECT - A display arrangement includes a decoration layer, a light source underneath the decoration layer, and a lens layer arranged between the decoration layer and the light source. The decoration layer includes at least one void formed in the shape of a character when viewed from above. The lens layer is at least semi-transparent to permit transmission of light from the light source through the void. An optical structure is arranged in alignment with the void and is adapted to reduce intensity of the light in a peripheral region of the void so as to reduce a halo effect. The decoration layer may be formed as an external layer of a key or a button of a portable electronic device, or an outer casing of a portable electronic device. | 08-08-2013 |
20140016354 | BACKLIGHT MODULE - A backlight module for illuminating a display is described. The backlight module may be provided in an electronic device along with a light source for illuminating an LCD display. The backlight module includes a diffuser, a light guide having a top surface and a bottom surface, a reflector, and a prism structure positioned between the light guide bottom surface and the reflector. The prism structure has a plurality of prisms extending towards the light guide. The prism structure may include a film or a top portion of the reflector having a plurality of prisms extending towards the light guide. | 01-16-2014 |
20140035883 | Apparatus and Method Pertaining to a Stylus That Emits a Plurality of Infrared Beams - A stylus has a writing tip and includes a plurality of infrared transmitters configured and disposed to emit a plurality of infrared beams via that writing tip. These infrared transmitters can be disposed substantially equidistant from one another about a central axis of the writing tip and emit infrared beams at an angle that is other than parallel to that central axis. A corresponding display can detect these various beams to determine corresponding stylus-gesture information. This stylus-gesture information can comprise, for example, determining an angle of inclination of the stylus. As another example this stylus-gesture information can comprise rotation (such as a direction of rotation or the mere state of rotation) about the stylus' longitudinal axis. This stylus-gesture information, in turn, can serve as parameters to further guide or influence any of a variety of applications. | 02-06-2014 |
20140254194 | LIGHT GUIDE FOR IMPROVING DEVICE LIGHTING - A light guide guides light from a light emitter that is adjacent to an aperture of an electronic device. The light is eventually emitted from the aperture, to thereby provide lighting. The light guide can include a plurality of prisms which can thereby permit reduction in the overall thickness of the electronic device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140268629 | System and Method for Displaying Visual Notifications on an Electronic Device - A light assembly for providing a notification light on an electronic device is described. The light assembly comprises a first light source for providing a background portion for the notification light, a second light source for providing a patterned portion for the notification light, and at least one pattern element to generate the pattern portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140292658 | KEYPAD WITH OPTICAL SENSORS - A keypad with optical sensors is provided. The keypad comprises keycaps, each keycap having a top surface. One or more optical sensors are located beneath top surfaces of adjacent keycaps. One or more light guides extend from a respective optical sensor towards the top surfaces. | 10-02-2014 |
20140361994 | ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD - A portable electronic device with an illuminated keyboard is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of user input keys arranged to form a keyboard; a reflective surface spaced apart from the keys; and a plurality of light emitters located between the keys and the reflective surface, the light emitters being configured to emit light towards the reflective surface for reflection towards the input keys. | 12-11-2014 |
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20110191797 | SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING CONTENT FROM A MULTIPLE SYSTEM OPERATOR (MSO) TO CONTENT SUITABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHIN A MULTI-DWELLING UNIT - There is disclosed an integrated system for converting content provided by an operator of multiple cable television systems (e.g. a MSO) to content suitable for distribution within a multi-dwelling unit (MDU). A chassis is provided comprising slots for receiving cableCARDs, an input for receiving a cable feed, and an output for transmitting the RF signal. Circuitry within the chassis is configured to extract selected encrypted programs from the cable feed, forward these encrypted programs to the cableCARDs for decryption, and encrypt the decrypted programs using an encryptor such as a Pro:Idiom™ encryptor. A control unit is provided for controlling the operation of at least some of the circuitry within the chassis. The control unit is responsive to instructions sent over a network cable to allow for remote control of the circuitry. | 08-04-2011 |
20120045220 | MULTI CHANNEL ENCODER, DEMODULATOR, MODULATOR AND DIGITAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR DIGITAL VIDEO INSERTION IN NETWORK EDGE APPLICATIONS - A multi-channel encoder, demodulator, modulator and transmission system for digital video insertion in network edge applications includes a circuit comprising slots for receiving a plurality of plug-in demodulator and encoder cards, a transmission stream multiplexer in communication with the slots, a QAM modulator in communication with the transmission stream modulator, a optical transmission section in communication with the QAM modulator, and a monitor and control system for monitoring and controlling the circuit. The system also includes a power supply for powering the circuit, and a lockable cabinet for enclosing the circuit, the plug-in demodulator and encoder cards, and the power supply, the lockable cabinet enclosing space for a cable modem connectable to the circuit. | 02-23-2012 |
20140075468 | System for Converting Content from a Multiple System Operator (MSO) to Content Suitable for Distribution within a Multi-Dwelling Unit - There is disclosed an integrated system for converting content provided by an operator of multiple cable television systems (e.g. a MSO) to content suitable for distribution within a multi-dwelling unit (MDU). A chassis is provided comprising slots for receiving cableCARDs, an input for receiving a cable feed, and an output for transmitting the RF signal. Circuitry within the chassis is configured to extract selected encrypted programs from the cable feed, forward these encrypted programs to the cableCARDs for decryption, and encrypt the decrypted programs using an encryptor such as a Pro:Idiom™ encryptor. A control unit is provided for controlling the operation of at least some of the circuitry within the chassis. The control unit is responsive to instructions sent over a network cable to allow for remote control of the circuitry. | 03-13-2014 |
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20090021245 | LINEAR AND ROTATIONAL INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR - An apparatus for providing a signal related to a position of a part comprises an exciter coil, and a receiver coil disposed proximate to the exciter coil. The exciter coil generates magnetic flux when the exciter coil is energized by a source of electrical energy, such as an alternating current source. The receiver coil generates a receiver signal when the exciter coil is energized, due to an inductive coupling between the receiver coil and the exciter coil. The receiver coil has a plurality of sections, the inductive coupling tending to induce opposed voltages in at least two of the sections. Embodiments of the present invention include linear sensors, rotational sensors, and novel configurations for improved ratiometric sensing. | 01-22-2009 |
20090079422 | INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR - A position sensor having a transmitter coil with both an outer loop portion and an inner loop portion. A receiver coil is disposed in close proximity to the transmitter coil and the receiver coil includes a first loop and an oppositely wound second loop. The receiver coil generates an electrical output signal when the transmitter coil is excited due to the inductive coupling between the transmitter and receiver coils. A movable coupler element varies the inductive coupling between the transmitter coil and the loops of the receiver coil as a function of the position of the coupler element. | 03-26-2009 |
20090256555 | LINEAR INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR - A linear position sensor having a transmitter coil which generates electromagnetic radiation when excited by a source of electrical energy and wound in a first direction. A receiver coil is contained within the transmitter coil and the receiver coil includes both a first loop wound in a first direction and a second loop wound in the opposite direction. A coupler element linearly moves along a first direction relative to the transmitter coil which varies the inductive coupling between the transmitter coil and the receiver coil as a function of the linear position of the coupler element to thereby vary the electrical output signal from the receiver coil when excited by the transmitter coil. The first and second loops of the receiver coil are linearly aligned with each other along the first direction. | 10-15-2009 |
20100141245 | LINEAR AND ROTATIONAL INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR - An apparatus for providing a signal related to a position of a part comprises an exciter coil, and a receiver coil disposed proximate to the exciter coil. The exciter coil generates magnetic flux when the exciter coil is energized by a source of electrical energy, such as an alternating current source. The receiver coil generates a receiver signal when the exciter coil is energized, due to an inductive coupling between the receiver coil and the exciter coil. The receiver coil has a plurality of sections, the inductive coupling tending to induce opposed voltages in at least two of the sections. Embodiments of the present invention include linear sensors, rotational sensors, and novel configurations for improved ratiometric sensing. | 06-10-2010 |
20110168504 | EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM - An emergency automotive braking system in which a vehicle brake is movable between a braking position and a non braking position. An electrically powered actuator is mechanically coupled to the vehicle brake and, when energized, moves the vehicle brake from the non braking and to the braking position. A charging circuit electrically charges a capacitor bank. A collision avoidance system generates a trigger output signal upon detection of a potential vehicle collision to a control system which, in response to the trigger signal, electrically connects the capacitor bank to the actuator to energize the actuator. | 07-14-2011 |
20110181302 | INDUCTIVE POSITION SENSOR - A rotary position sensor having a transmitter coil energized by a high frequency current source. A first receiver coil includes an even number N of loops wherein adjacent loops of the first receiver coil are oppositely wound. A second receiver coil also includes N loops where adjacent loops are oppositely wound. Furthermore, the second receiver coil is angularly offset from the first receiver coil by 180/N degrees. A noncircular coupler constructed of an electrically conductive material is rotatably mounted relative to the coils so that the coupler element overlies at least a portion of the first and second receiver coils. A circuit processes the output signals from the first and second receiver coils and generates an output signal representative of the rotational position of the coupler. | 07-28-2011 |
20120293166 | ROTARY POSITION SENSOR - A rotary position sensor having a transmitter coil excited by a high frequency signal source. A first and second receiver coil, each having at least two oppositely wound loops, are rotatably positioned electrically 90 degrees relative to each other. The receiver coils are positioned so as to be inductively coupled with the transmitter coil while a coupler constructed of an electrically conductive material is rotatably positioned over and inductively coupled with the first and second receiver coils. The outputs from the first and second receiver coils are coupled through a high pass filter and a low pass filter, respectively, thus creating a 90° phase shift in the resultant signals. These signals are summed together and coupled as an input signal to a PWM circuit together with a signal from the transmitter coil. | 11-22-2012 |
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20090098089 | REOVIRUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEOPLASIA - Methods for treating neoplasia, by administering reovirus to a Ras-mediated neoplasm, are disclosed. The reovirus is administered so that it ultimately directly contacts cells of the neoplasm. Human reovirus, non-human mammalian reovirus, and/or avian reovirus can be used. If the reovirus is human reovirus, type 1 (e.g., strain Lang), type 2 (e.g., strain Jones), type 3 (e.g., strain Dearing or strain Abney), as well as other serotypes or strains of reovirus can be used. Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, as can reovirus from different species of animal. Either solid neoplasms or hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated. | 04-16-2009 |
20090110665 | REOVIRUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEOPLASIA - Methods for treating neoplasia, by administering reovirus to a Ras-mediated neoplasm, are disclosed. The reovirus is administered so that it ultimately directly contacts cells of the neoplasm. Human reovirus, non-human mammalian reovirus, and/or avian reovirus can be used. If the reovirus is human reovirus, type 1 (e.g., strain Lang), type 2 (e.g., strain Jones), type 3 (e.g., strain Dearing or strain Abney), as well as other serotypes or strains of reovirus can be used. Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, as can reovirus from different species of animal. Either solid neoplasms or hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated. | 04-30-2009 |
20090117082 | Reovirus for the Treatment of Cellular Proliferative Disorders - Methods for treating proliferative disorders, by administering reovirus to a Ras-mediated proliferative disorder, are disclosed. The reovirus is administered so that it ultimately directly contacts ras-mediated proliferating cells. Proliferative disorders include but are not limited to neoplasms. Human reovirus, non-human mammalian reovirus, and/or avian reovirus can be used. If the reovirus is human reovirus, serotype 1 (e.g., strain Lang), serotype 2 (e.g., strain Jones), serotype 3 (e.g., strain Dearing or strain Abney), as well as other serotypes or strains of reovirus can be used. Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, as can reovirus from different species of animal. Either solid neoplasms or hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated. | 05-07-2009 |
20110014155 | Reovirus for the Treatment of Cellular Proliferative Disorders - Methods for treating proliferative disorders, by administering reovirus to a Ras-mediated proliferative disorder, are disclosed. The reovirus is administered so that it ultimately directly contacts ras-mediated proliferating cells. Proliferative disorders include but are not limited to neoplasms. Human reovirus, non-human mammalian reovirus, and/or avian reovirus can be used. If the reovirus is human reovirus, serotype 1 (e.g., strain Lang), serotype 2 (e.g., strain Jones), serotype 3 (e.g., strain Dearing or strain Abney), as well as other serotypes or strains of reovirus can be used. Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, as can reovirus from different species of animal. Either solid neoplasms or hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated. | 01-20-2011 |
20120141426 | Reovirus for the Treatment of Cellular Proliferative Disorders - Methods for treating proliferative disorders, by administering reovirus to a Ras-mediated proliferative disorder, are disclosed. The reovirus is administered so that it ultimately directly contacts ras-mediated proliferating cells. Proliferative disorders include but are not limited to neoplasms. Human reovirus, non-human mammalian reovirus, and/or avian reovirus can be used. If the reovirus is human reovirus, serotype 1 (e.g., strain Lang), serotype 2 (e.g., strain Jones), serotype 3 (e.g., strain Dearing or strain Abney), as well as other serotypes or strains of reovirus can be used. Combinations of more than one type and/or strain of reovirus can be used, as can reovirus from different species of animal. Either solid neoplasms or hematopoietic neoplasms can be treated. | 06-07-2012 |
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20080236897 | Expandable Downhole Tool - An expandable downhole tool such as an under-reamer or a stabiliser comprises a mandrel mounted for linear slidable movement relative to a main body. A fixed guide takes the form of a spline bar is disposed in an axial recess and is restrained from movement longitudinally and laterally. To retain the spline bar in position, lock blocks are provided and can be bolted to a surrounding housing of the main body in which axial recess is formed, by means of lock pins. The longitudinally slidable mandrel has two axially spaced cut-out recesses, into which can be received the lower ends of travel blocks. Cutter block has obliquely outwardly extending guide ways which are slidably mounted on similarly shaped slide ramps projecting outwardly from the spline bar. Upon increase of hydraulic pressure from below the tool, the mandrel is urged to the left against its spring biasing from the deactivated position to take up an axially displaced position. Because travel block engages adjacent end face of the cutter block, the cutter block is urged outwardly to the extended position by obliquely outward sliding movement of guide ways on slide ramps. | 10-02-2008 |
20090084555 | NOVEL ACTIVATING MECHANISM FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A DOWNHOLE TOOL - An activating mechanism for controlling the operation of a downhole tool in a drill string and which is intended to be housed in a portion of the drill string upstream of the downhole tool, in which: the activating mechanism has a first mode in which it allows through-flow of drilling fluid to the downhole tool and a second mode in which through-flow of fluid is blocked; and the activating mechanism has a number of through-flow ports permitting through-flow of drilling fluid in said first mode of the mechanism and which are capable of being blocked by launching a number of flow blocking activator balls down the drill string and which each are of such size and shape that they can block access to said through-flow ports in order to activate the mechanism to the second mode and thereby adjust the downhole tool from one mode of operation to another. | 04-02-2009 |
20090277689 | ACTIVATING DEVICE FOR A DOWNHOLE TOOL - An activating device is mounted in a drill string to control the activation and deactivation of an enlargement tool used for enlarging a bore hole. In order to assemble the activating device, pistons are mounted in passages and spline bars, in which plates are screwed, are then slid along T-slots of the body, through apertures of the pistons. In order to deploy the pistons and cutters, pressurized drilling fluid is applied to the inner faces of the pistons. When a pre-determined pressure level is reached, screws break and the pistons move from the inward position to the outwardly deployed position. | 11-12-2009 |
20110120777 | EXPANDABLE DOWNHOLE TOOL - An expandable downhole tool such as an under-reamer or a stabiliser includes a mandrel mounted for linear slidable movement relative to a main body. The mandrel, together with one or more travel blocks, cause movement of a working component in an axial direction. One or more outwardly extending guide paths slidably interact with the working component to cause the working component to move between a withdrawn inoperative position and an outwardly deployed operative position. Upon increase of hydraulic pressure from below the tool, the mandrel is urged against a spring biasing the deactivated position to move axially and cause the working component to take its operative position. Upon decrease of hydraulic pressure, the spring moves the mandrel axially to cause the working component to take its withdrawn inoperative position. | 05-26-2011 |
20120168229 | EXPANDABLE DOWNHOLE TOOL APPARATUS - An expandable downhole tool apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body adapted to be incorporated into a drill string and at least one working member moveable relative to the body between an inward deactivated position and an outwardly deployed activated position in order to engage the wall of a borehole. Activation means adapted to move at least one said working member between the inward deactivated position and outwardly deployed activated position is provided. At least one passage is formed through the body and extends from a location on the body adjacent at least one working member to a location remote from the respective working member to enable debris accumulating underneath the respective working member to move along the passage and exit the body. | 07-05-2012 |
20120175168 | DOWNHOLE EXPANDABLE ROLLER BEARING APPARATUS - A downhole expandable roller bearing apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a plurality of roller assemblies comprising at least one roller rotatably mounted between pistons. A retaining member such as a spline bar is removably mounted in a keyway formed in the body. Each piston comprises an aperture through which the spline bar projects in both the inwardly retracted and outwardly deployed positions of the pistons. | 07-12-2012 |
20130175035 | DOWNHOLE TOOLS - A perforating tool usable in a well casing to perforate the well casing is described. Perforating tool comprises an activation member disposed in body wherein the activation member is moveable relative to the body to move at least one working member between and inwardly retracted condition an outwardly deployed condition relative to the body. A plurality of pistons is arranged to move the activation member relative to the body, each said piston being disposed in a respective pressure chamber arranged to be filled with fluid in response to an increase in fluid pressure in the body. | 07-11-2013 |
20140291031 | Drillstring Valve - A drillstring valve has an inlet mountable to a drillstring, an outlet and a passageway extending between the inlet and the outlet in a predetermined operating condition. In accordance with an embodiment, the drillstring valve comprises a stop element adapted for receiving a valve element wherein the stop element comprises at least one protrusion extending into a passageway portion of the passageway to thereby retain the valve element. According to an embodiment, the at least one protrusion is spaced from an inlet edge having a continuously reduced diameter in downstream direction. According to a further embodiment, the stop element comprises two or more protrusions which are spaced in circumferential direction of the passageway portion into which the at least two protrusions extend. | 10-02-2014 |
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20100096789 | MULTISTATE SWITCHABLE ENGINE MOUNT AND SYSTEM - A vehicle engine mount system comprises a housing and an inertia track assembly that forms a first fluid chamber with an upper compliant member and a second fluid chamber with the second end of the housing. The inertia track assembly has first and second passageways therethrough for conducting fluid between the first and second fluid chambers. The first passageway has a substantially greater flow resistance than the second. First and second switches are coupled to the first and second passageways, respectively, for selectively enabling the first and second switches to control fluid displacement between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber. | 04-22-2010 |
20100102492 | Hydraulic Mount Having Double Idle Rate Dip Frequencies of Dynamic Stiffness - An hydraulic mount providing double idle rate dip frequencies of dynamic stiffness, the idle rate dips being vibration orders of an internal combustion engine corresponding to one and two times firing frequencies. The double idle rate dip is achieved by providing the first idle rate dip at the first vibration order via resonance tuning of the idle inertia track, and providing the second idle rate dip at the second vibration order via additional resonance tuning of a tunable air conduit. | 04-29-2010 |
20100148413 | THREE-STATE SWITCHABLE HYDRAULIC MOUNT - An inertia track assembly for coupling first and second fluid chambers includes first and second tracks in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, the second having a decoupler disposed therein. A shaft is movably disposed to intersect the first and second tracks, and configured to selectively move between at least two positions. A first position allows fluid communication between the first and second chambers through the first track, but blocks fluid communication between the second track and one of the chambers. A second position allows fluid communication between the second track and the chambers, but blocks fluid communication through the first track. The shaft may have a third position, which blocks fluid communication through both the first and second tracks. First and second passages may be disposed in the shaft to selectively allow fluid communication between the first and second tracks, respectively. | 06-17-2010 |
20120090912 | Mounting Systems for Transverse Front Wheel Drive Powertrains with Decoupled Pitch Damping - A powertrain mounting system with a decoupled hydraulic bushing device as a torque reacting element. An elastic element of the bushing mount vibrates in response to powertrain pitch torque. At high vibration amplitude of the elastic element, high hydraulic damping is provided via a main liquid reservoir, bounce inertia track and bellowed secondary liquid reservoir, with a decoupler fluid passage being passively disabled. At low vibration amplitude of the elastic element, minimal hydraulic damping is provided via a decoupler system. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091639 | Fully Decoupled Hydraulic Torque Strut - A hydraulic device disposed in a torque strut so as to provide a fully decoupled hydraulic torque strut. A main rubber element vibrates in response to powertrain pitch torque. At high vibration amplitude, high hydraulic damping is provided via a pumping chamber, an inertia track and a bellowed compensation chamber, wherein a decoupler system hydraulically connected to the pumping chamber is passively disabled. At low vibration amplitude, minimal hydraulic damping is provided via the decoupler system which is connected by a decoupler track to the compensation chamber. | 04-19-2012 |
20140358366 | ADAPTIVE OPEN LOOP CONTROL TO REDUCE ENGINE INDUCED VIBRATION AND NOISE - Methods and systems are provided for controlling an active vibration system. In one embodiment, a method of controlling an active vibration system associated with an engine is provided. The method includes: receiving engine parameters indicating one or more engine operating conditions; determining an operating mode of the active vibration system to be at least one of a sensing mode and a force generation mode based on the engine parameters; and selectively controlling the active vibration system based on the operating mode. | 12-04-2014 |
20150034797 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN A VEHICLE USING ELECTRO-DYNAMIC REGENERATIVE FORCE AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME - A system for managing noise and vibration in a vehicle includes a housing defining an internal cavity. A compliant member is attached to the housing and further defines the internal cavity. A magnet is operatively fixed to the housing in the cavity and has a magnetic field. A coil is positioned in the cavity and is configured so that there is relative movement between the coil and the magnet in the magnetic field in response to movement of the compliant member relative to the housing. A resistor is in electrical communication with the coil to form an electrical circuit. Relative movement of the coil in the magnetic field induces a current in the circuit that creates an opposing magnetic field, thereby reducing transmitted dynamic forces. | 02-05-2015 |
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20090264075 | BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION THROUGH A SINGLE VIRTUAL PORT - A system that provides for Bluetooth communications from a first Bluetooth enabled device to a second Bluetooth enabled device is provided. The system comprising a Bluetooth manager that provides a graphical user interface, an Outgoing Port Driver that shares configurational information with and is started by the Bluetooth manager, a first serial port that receives data from an application operating on the first device, the first serial port acting as a virtual serial port where the first serial port is not connected to communications hardware, a second serial port that is connected to communications hardware, the second serial port acting as an outgoing port, and a Bluetooth stack that receives data to be communicated from the second serial port, wherein the Outgoing Port Driver directs the data from the first serial port to the second serial port via the Outgoing Port Driver. | 10-22-2009 |
20120135683 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING AN ACCESS LIST FOR BLUETOOTH DEVICES - A system and method are provided for configuring an access list on a first computing device for defining communication between the first computing device and a plurality of computing devices in a Bluetooth communication local network. The method comprises: generating a discovery request at the first computing device, the discovery request targeted to the plurality of computing devices and configured to generate a list of discovered devices for communication; and identifying at the first computing device, via a user interface, at least one selected computing device from the discovered devices being permitted to access the first computing device, the at least one selected computing device being defined with at least one device identifier to identify each of the at least one selected computing device in the access list, the access list for subsequent use in preventing access between the first computing device and each computing device not on the access list. | 05-31-2012 |
20120137346 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS BETWEEN BLUETOOTH DEVICES - A method and system is provided for using an access list stored on a memory of a first computing device, the access list for controlling communication between the first computing device and a plurality of computing devices in a Bluetooth communication network. The method comprises: initiating a restricted mode of operation on the first computing device, the restricted mode of operation configured to secure the access list to prevent subsequent unauthorized modification thereon, the access list including at least one entry representing at least one selected computing device of the plurality of computing devices being permitted to access the first computing device, the at least one entry comprising at least one identifier to identify the at least one selected computing device; in response to a connection request between the first computing device and a particular computing device of the plurality of computing devices, determining whether the particular computing device is on the access list; and preventing connection between the first computing device to the particular computing device in response to determining that the particular computing device is not on the access list. | 05-31-2012 |
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20100306020 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT WITH CONFIGURABLE STATES AND EXTENSIBILITY - A workflow management system provides a GUI configuration tool that allows end users to configure the states and state properties of workflows and workers without rewriting the program. The application also provides an interface that allows the use of extensible code to perform custom functions at particular states and at particular state transitions of a workflow. | 12-02-2010 |
20110119604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A CONFIGURABLE AND EXTENSIBLE ALLOCATION AND SCHEDULING TOOL - A system provides a GUI allocation and scheduling tool that enables a user to configure and apply Schedule Flows that include scheduling logic statements, filters, matching functions, scheduling engines and Objective Functions to appropriately assign a plurality of jobs to a plurality of workers and resources. The user may add, delete and/or edit scheduling logic statements, filters, matching criteria, scheduling engines and Objective Functions to produce appropriate scheduling outcomes according to user definable objectives. The GUI tool also enables a user to evaluate scheduling outcomes and assess the effectiveness of Schedule Flows and scheduling logic statements by configuring and applying evaluation criteria. The system's platform architecture provides software interfaces that enable the integration of custom matching functions, scheduling engines and Objective Functions, and third party hardware and software functionality. | 05-19-2011 |
20130006696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN EXTENSIBLE WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT - A workflow management system provides a GUI Configurability tool that allows an end user to configure the system's workflow screens, workflow logic and data fields without the need to rewrite any programs. The system allows each workflow screen to represent and assist each individual task within a business process that may be defined and illustrated by a flowchart. The workflow screens work in conjunction with workflow logic to create an accurate one-to-one mapping of the individual tasks and decision logic within a business process flowchart. The system provides published interfaces that allow the use of third party hardware and software within workflows. The system also provides published interfaces to integrate extensible code that perform custom functions within the system. | 01-03-2013 |
20130173324 | System And Method For Workflow Management With Configurable States And Extensibility - A workflow management system provides a GUI configuration tool that allows end users to configure the states and state properties of workflows and workers without rewriting the program. The application also provides an interface that allows the use of extensible code to perform custom functions at particular states and at particular state transitions of a workflow. | 07-04-2013 |
20140164961 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN EXTENSIBLE WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT - A workflow management system provides a GUI Configurability tool that allows an end user to configure the system's workflow screens, workflow logic and data fields without the need to rewrite any programs. The system allows each workflow screen to represent and assist each individual task within a business process that may be defined and illustrated by a flowchart. The workflow screens work in conjunction with workflow logic to create an accurate one-to-one mapping of the individual tasks and decision logic within a business process flowchart. The system provides published interfaces that allow the use of third party hardware and software within workflows. The system also provides published interfaces to integrate extensible code that perform custom functions within the system. | 06-12-2014 |
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20090164332 | METHOD TO MAXIMIZE AND STABILIZE MARKET SHARE AND PROFITS - The method of the invention is based on a membership-only association (“MOA”). Preferably, the MOA operates as a not-for-profit entity having a formal organization such as a corporation or LLC. MOA receives membership fees to pay for accounting fees, legal fees, product liability insurance, and year-end buy backs of dead back-up inventory The MOA solicits retailers, designers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, or some combination thereof, to become members of the association Applicants for membership are screened based on criteria determined by founding members of the MOA. Once accepted, the prospective member enters into a contractual relationship with the MOA The types of members include, by way of example, Design Members, Supply Members, Logistical Wholesale Members, and Retail Members. Administration, logistics, and communications among the Design, Retail, and Logistical Wholesale Members are facilitated by a Support Entity. | 06-25-2009 |
20100262511 | METHOD TO MAXIMIZE AND STABILIZE MARKET SHARE AND PROFITS - The method of the invention is based on a membership-only association (“MOA”). Preferably, the MOA operates as a not-for-profit entity having a formal organization such as a corporation or LLC. MOA receives membership fees to pay for accounting fees, legal fees, product liability insurance, and year-end buy backs of dead back-up inventory. The MOA solicits retailers, designers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, or some combination thereof, to become members of the association. Applicants for membership are screened based on criteria determined by founding members of the MOA. Once accepted, the prospective member enters into a contractual relationship with the MOA. The types of members include, by way of example, Design Members, Supply Members, Logistical Wholesale Members, and Retail Members. Administration, logistics, and communications among the Design, Retail, and Logistical Wholesale Members are facilitated by a Support Entity. | 10-14-2010 |
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20100306020 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT WITH CONFIGURABLE STATES AND EXTENSIBILITY - A workflow management system provides a GUI configuration tool that allows end users to configure the states and state properties of workflows and workers without rewriting the program. The application also provides an interface that allows the use of extensible code to perform custom functions at particular states and at particular state transitions of a workflow. | 12-02-2010 |
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20140149167 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A CONFIGURABLE AND EXTENSIBLE ALLOCATION AND SCHEDULING TOOL - A system provides a GUI allocation and scheduling tool that enables a user to configure and apply Schedule Flows that include scheduling logic statements, filters, matching functions, scheduling engines and Objective Functions to appropriately assign a plurality of jobs to a plurality of workers and resources. The user may add, delete and/or edit scheduling logic statements, filters, matching criteria, scheduling engines and Objective Functions to produce appropriate scheduling outcomes according to user definable objectives. The GUI tool also enables a user to evaluate scheduling outcomes and assess the effectiveness of Schedule Flows and scheduling logic statements by configuring and applying evaluation criteria. The system's platform architecture provides software interfaces that enable the integration of custom matching functions, scheduling engines and Objective Functions, and third party hardware and software functionality. | 05-29-2014 |
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20080262015 | Aryl imidazoles and their use as anti-cancer agents -
Therapeutically effective 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazole compounds are provided. Also provided are methods -of preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds alone or in combination with other agents. The present invention further provides for the use of the compounds as anti-cancer agents; wherein: R1 is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, substituted heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl or amino; R2 and R3 are independently aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heterocycle, or substituted heteroaryl or R2 and R3 when taken together along with the carbon atoms they are attached to, form aryl or substituted aryl, and R4 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, thiol, lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, substituted lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, substituted lower alkynyl, alkylalkenyl, alkyl alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, amino, amido, carboxyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heterocycle, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, alkylcycloheteroalkyl, nitro, cyano or —S(O)o.2R wherein R is alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heterocycle, heteroaryl, substituted heterocycle, or substituted heteroaryl.
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20080311126 | Antisense Oligonucleotides Directed to Ribonucleotide Reducatase R2 and Uses Thereof in Combination Therapies for the Treatment of Cancer - Combination products comprising an antisense oligonucleotide against the gene encoding a mammalian ribonucleotide reductase R2 protein and one or more immunotherapeutic agents, such as cytokines, non-cytokine adjuvants, monoclonal antibodies and cancer vaccines. The combinations can further comprise one or more chemotherapeutic agents. Methods of treating cancer in a mammal using the combinations are also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
20100168417 | 2-Indolyl Imidazo [4,5-d] Phenanthroline Derivatives and Their Use in the Treatment for Cancer - 2-indolyl imidazo[4,5-d]phenanthroline compounds of Formula I that are capable of intracellular chelation of transition metals and of exerting antiproliferative effects in cancer cells, that are cytostatic and/or cytotoxic, are provided. Compounds of Formula I can also induce apoptosis in cancer cells and are thus capable of exerting a cytotoxic effect on cancer cells. The compounds of Formula I are also capable of selectively inhibiting the proliferation of one or more of prostate cancer cells, colon cancer cells, non-small lung cancer cells and leukemia cells. The compounds of Formula I are also capable of increasing the expression of the zinc-regulated tumour suppressor, KLF4 and thus are useful in inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells in which KLF4 functions as a tumour-suppressor, including, but not limited to, bladder cancer, cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and various leukemias. | 07-01-2010 |
20110158936 | USE OF INTERLEUKIN 17E FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The use of interleukin 17E to inhibit tumour growth in a subject is provided. The interleukin 17E can be provided to the subject exogenously, as an interleukin 17E polypeptide or a polynucleotide encoding an interleukin 17E polypeptide, or it can be provided by stimulating production of endogenous interleukin 17E. Also provided is the use of interleukin 17E in combination with one or more anti-cancer therapeutics for inhibiting tumour growth in a subject. Anti-cancer therapeutics include, for example, standard chemotherapeutic drugs, immunotherapeutics, radiation, gene therapy, hormone manipulation and antisense therapy. | 06-30-2011 |