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Lisa A. Beck, Rochester, NY US
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20130045267 | METHODS OF USING AGENTS THAT MODULATE CLAUDIN EXPRESSION - Methods are provided for modulating expression of claudin-1 and/or claudin-23, for purposes of regulating formation of tight junctions in keratinocytes or other types of cells such as antigen presenting cells (e.g., dendritic cells and Langertians cells), by either increasing or decreasing expression of claudin-1 and/or claudin-23. Also provided are transdermal formulations that decrease expression of claudin-1 and/or claudin-23, thereby diminishing tight junction formation in cells expressing claudin-1 and/or claudin-23, as well as a transdermal patch for delivering the same. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046257 | METHODS OF USING AGENTS THAT MODULATE CLAUDIN EXPRESSION - This invention relates to the use of agents that modulate claudin-1 and/or -23 expression or activity for purposes of regulating tight junction (“TJ”) formation among keratinocytes that express claudin-1 and/or -23, or other cell types that over- or under-express claudin-1 and/or -23. Several aspects of the present invention relate to increasing claudin-1 and/or -23 expression or function to enhance tight junction formation among claudin-1 and/or -23 expressing cells, particularly keratinocyte and antigen presenting cells. Several other aspects of the invention relate to decreasing claudin-1 and/or -23 expression or function to diminish tight junction formation among claudin-1 and/or -23 expressing cells, particularly keratinocytes and antigen presenting cells. Transdermal drug and vaccine formulations including agent(s) that decrease -1 and/or -23 expression or function to diminish tight junction formation among claudin-1 and/or -23 expressing cells, as well as a trans dermal patch for delivering the same, are also included. | 02-21-2013 |
20130210055 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STUDYING EPIDERMIS SAMPLES EX VIVO - An epidermal sample is placed into a sample holder formed as a sandwich assembly. The sample holder is placed in an upper well within a lower well to be exposed to media in both wells. Properties of the sample can be studied, such as paracellular flux, transepidermal electric resistance, reaction to compounds, and epidermal barrier recovery. | 08-15-2013 |
Lisa A. Benadom, Fair Oaks Ranch, CA US
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20120109803 | System and Method for Verbal Authorization for Fulfillment of a Service - In some embodiments, a verbal authorization system comprises a financial services repository operable to store information identifying one or more financial services provided by a financial enterprise. The financial enterprise provides a financial service of the one or more financial services in response to a written authorization from a client. An eligibility engine is operable to determine whether the client is eligible to apply for verbal authorization status such that the client may provide verbal authorization during a telephone call to a fulfillment representative of the financial enterprise in lieu of the written authorization. A verbal authorization repository is operable to store client authorization information. The client authorization information identifies the client and whether the client has achieved the verbal authorization status. | 05-03-2012 |
Lisa A. Brenskelle, San Ramon, CA US
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20140108359 | SCALABLE DATA PROCESSING FRAMEWORK FOR DYNAMIC DATA CLEANSING - Methods and systems for reconstructing data are disclosed. One method includes receiving a selection of one or more input data streams at a data processing framework, and receiving a definition of one or more analytics components at the data processing framework. The method further includes applying a dynamic principal component analysis to the one or more input data streams, and detecting a fault in the one or more input data streams based at least in part on a prediction error and a variation in principal component subspace generated based on the dynamic principal component analysis. The method also includes reconstructing data at the fault within the one or more input data streams based on data collected prior to occurrence of the fault. | 04-17-2014 |
Lisa A. Brenskelle, Houston, TX US
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20120165995 | Slug Countermeasure Systems and Methods - In one embodiment, a method comprising receiving slug attribute information from a distributed or multi-point sensing system coupled to a fluid processing system, the slug attribute information associated with one or more slugs present in the fluid processing system; determining by a processor whether to activate one or more control devices of the fluid processing system to effect slug countermeasures based on the slug attribute information, the slug countermeasures comprising slug control; and activating the one or more control devices responsive to the determination. | 06-28-2012 |
Lisa A. Brickhaus, St. Charles, MO US
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20110179379 | EMERGENCY FACILITY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A method, computer-readable medium, and system for providing communication circuit information from a communication system database of a communications facility information system via a graphical user interface are provided. A reroute option window that includes at least a circuit identifier input field is displayed on the graphical user interface. A circuit identifier entry is received from the circuit identifier input field. The communications system database of the communications facility information system is accessed, and a reroute path of a communication circuit that corresponds to the circuit identifier entry received from the circuit identifier input field is determined. The reroute path of the communication circuit is displayed on the graphical user interface. | 07-21-2011 |
Lisa A. Butterick, Swedesboro, NJ US
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20120328534 | ENZYMATIC PERACID GENERATION FOR USE IN ORAL CARE PRODUCTS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to treat an oral cavity surface with a peracid-based benefit agent. The peracid benefit agent can be use for oral surface bleaching, whitening, disinfecting, destaining, deodorizing, decreasing or removing biofilm, and combinations thereof. The peracid is enzymatically generated from a carboxylic acid ester substrate using a CE-7 carbohydrate esterase having perhydrolytic activity (perhydrolase) in the presence of a source of peroxygen. A fusion protein comprising the perhydrolase coupled to a peptidic component having affinity for an oral cavity surface, either directly or through an optional linker, may be used to target the perhydrolytic activity to the oral cavity surface. | 12-27-2012 |
20130035309 | OPHTHALMIC SEALANT COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR USE - A polymeric hydrogel sealant specifically formulated to seal ophthalmic wounds is provided. The sealant is formed by mixing two aqueous solutions. The first aqueous solution comprises an oxidized dextran having a specific average molecular weight range and oxidation level and the second aqueous solution comprises a 4-arm polyethylene glycol having two primary amine groups at the end of substantially every arm. A kit and method for sealing an ophthalmic wound using the hydrogel sealant is also provided. | 02-07-2013 |
Lisa A. Butterick, Wilmington, DE US
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20090238788 | DELIVERY OF HYDROGELS AS SPRAYS - A method for delivering β-sheet peptide hydrogels to a target surface by shear-thinning and spraying the peptide hydrogel on the surface is provided. The β-sheet peptide hydrogels can be applied over a range of thicknesses and can cover broad surface areas. The β-sheet peptide hydrogels may also include a therapeutic agent. | 09-24-2009 |
20110052692 | NOVEL HYDROGELS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel hydrogels and methods of making and using such hydrogels. The present invention provides hydrogels that may be formed by the self-assembly of peptides in solution. Such self-assembly may be brought about by a change in one or more characteristics of the solution. Characteristics of the solution that may be changed include pH, ionic strength, temperature, and concentration of one or more specific ions. In addition, hydrogels of the invention may be disassembled by changing one or more characteristic of the hydrogel such as pH, ionic strength, temperature, and concentration of one or more specific ions. | 03-03-2011 |
Lisa A. Cassis, Nicholasville, KY US
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20110263518 | D-Tagatose-Based Compositions and Methods for Preventing and Treating Atherosclerosis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Symptoms Thereof - Pharmaceutical compositions including D-tagatose along with a stilbene or stilbenoid component, or a salt or derivative thereof. Methods of prophylaxis and therapy by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutically effective amount of D-tagatose, optionally in combination with a stilbene or stilbenoid component, or a salt or derivative thereof to prevent or treat atherosclerosis, the metabolic syndrome, obesity, or diabetes. | 10-27-2011 |
Lisa A. Colomina, Waconia, MN US
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20120134953 | ANTI-MICROBIAL COMPOSITION - Anti-microbial compositions including an anti-microbial polymer containing silicon-containing quaternary ammonium groups, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), at least one short chain alcohol, optional fragrance, and water are provided. The anti-microbial compositions may be used to disinfect both porous and non-porous surfaces. Exemplary compositions may include 0.1-10 wt % of the anti-microbial polymer containing silicon-containing quaternary ammonium groups, 0.1-10 wt % polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), 1.0-20 wt % isopropyl alcohol, optional fragrance, and water. | 05-31-2012 |
Lisa A. Contacos, Windsor Locks, CT US
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20140114873 | COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYEE LEAVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The invention relates, in various aspects, to systems, methods, and computer readable media suited for managing employee leave. A processor is configured to receive, from a user-accessible device, via a computer communications network, data relating to at least one claim for a first type of employee leave and also receive data to initiate at least one claim for a second type of employee leave. Thereupon, the data corresponding to the first type of employee leave and the data corresponding to the second type of employee leave are combined and reconciled. There is facilitated a determination of at least one modified leave parameter based on the combined and reconciled data, and the at least one modified leave parameter is stored in a memory storage device. | 04-24-2014 |
Lisa A. Dagnatchew, Towson, MD US
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20130317483 | UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR DRAINAGE OF BODILY FLUIDS - The present disclosure describes an adapter for use with two connectors in, for example, a pleural, peritoneal or other bodily fluid drainage system. The adapter allows the use of the disposal bag from one manufacturer to be used with the catheter of another. This simplifies the storage requirements of distributors and hospitals and reduces the everyday challenges faced by those patients requiring fluid drainage. | 11-28-2013 |
Lisa A. Davis, Chatsworth, CA US
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20150127542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERBAL AUTHORIZATION FOR FULFILLMENT OF A SERVICE - In some embodiments, a verbal authorization system comprises a financial services repository operable to store information identifying one or more financial services provided by a financial enterprise. The financial enterprise provides a financial service of the one or more financial services in response to a written authorization from a client. An eligibility engine is operable to determine whether the client is eligible to apply for verbal authorization status such that the client may provide verbal authorization during a telephone call to a fulfillment representative of the financial enterprise in lieu of the written authorization. A verbal authorization repository is operable to store client authorization information. The client authorization information identifies the client and whether the client has achieved the verbal authorization status. | 05-07-2015 |
Lisa A. Delouise, Rochester, NY US
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20120070886 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device having a substrate with an array of curvilinear cavities. The substrate of the microfluidic device is preferably fabricated of a polymer such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The microfluidic device is manufactured using a gas expansion molding (GEM) technique. | 03-22-2012 |
20120286452 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device having a substrate with an array of curvilinear cavities. The substrate of the microfluidic device is preferably fabricated of a polymer such as polydimethylsiloxane. The microfluidic device is manufactured using a gas expansion molding technique. | 11-15-2012 |
Lisa A. Demeese, Boulder, CO US
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20090253687 | Fused Heterocyclic Compounds and Their Use as Mineralocorticoid Receptor Ligands - The present invention relates to wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification. The compound has a superior mineral corticoidreceptorantagonistic action and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension, cardiac failure and the like, a compound having a fused heterocycle, or a prodrug thereof, or a salt thereof; and an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension, cardiac failure and the like. | 10-08-2009 |
Lisa A. Desalvia, Glenwood, NJ US
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20110312876 | Method of determining types I, II, III, IV or V or methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a biological sample - Disclosed are diagnostic methods for determining a subtype of methicillin-resistant | 12-22-2011 |
20140303072 | Method of Determining Types I, II, III, IV or V or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a Biological Sample - Disclosed are diagnostic methods for determining a subtype of methicillin-resistant | 10-09-2014 |
Lisa A. Dierbach, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20130236621 | Composition And Method To Suppress Whey Flavor - A whey containing composition having a reduced whey flavor is provided. The composition includes whey and about 0.01 ppm to about 10 ppm thaumatin. | 09-12-2013 |
Lisa A. Fanti, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20140165706 | PRESSURE INDICATING DEVICE - A pressure indicating device for detecting and isolating leakage of toxic and/or pyrophoric gasses from within various packages is disclosed. The device can affix to a user port of a cylinder package. The device has a flexible disc-like structure which is fine tuned to outwardly flex in response to a build-up of pressure of the gas exerted against the disc-like structure. The flexed disc contacts a movable pin and pushes the push outwards from within the device. The outward movement of the pin pierces a paper seal extending over the device, thereby indicating a leak from within the valving of the package. The device withstands the pressure exerted against it, thereby also isolating the leak of the pressurized gas. | 06-19-2014 |
Lisa A. Fillebrown, Allen, TX US
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20090172083 | Personal video network - The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network. | 07-02-2009 |
20130055322 | PERSONAL VIDEO NETWORK - The invention is a personal wireless network that generally comprises at least a lightweight wireless client to send and receive audio and video from another system component. The personal wireless network also provides a wireless-enabled routing component, which stands alone to route traffic within the personal wireless network. Also provided is a transmitter component that connects to a computing device, such as a server and sends and receives data Furthermore, a software algorithm provides a method for supporting a personal wireless network. | 02-28-2013 |
Lisa A. Hellickson, Rosemount, MN US
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20120289599 | COUPLERS FOR MEDIUM-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS AND DISINFECTING COMPOSITIONS - A disinfecting shower cleaner composition including a medium-chain fatty acid coupled with a nonionic surfactant providing temperature stable antimicrobial compositions. The invention specifically relates to antimicrobial compositions including fatty acid antimicrobial agents coupled with an ethoxylated amine and methods of using the antimicrobial compositions. | 11-15-2012 |
20150173352 | COUPLERS FOR MEDIUM-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS AND DISINFECTING COMPOSITIONS - A disinfecting shower cleaner composition including a medium-chain fatty acid coupled with a nonionic surfactant providing temperature stable antimicrobial compositions. The invention specifically relates to antimicrobial compositions including fatty acid antimicrobial agents coupled with an ethoxylated amine and methods of using the antimicrobial compositions. | 06-25-2015 |
Lisa A. Hephner, Denver, CO US
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20150019402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING, MERCHANT ACCOUNT APPLICATION, AND UNDERWRITING - A system and method for payment processing system account application, payment processing merchant account application, and payment processing merchant account underwriting is disclosed. A system presents a user interface which collects user data for a single application for a several services in a broad class of services. In an embodiment, the single application is appropriate for applying for automated clearing house (ACH) accounts from multiple ACH processors, and credit card accounts from multiple CC processors. Questions are not duplicated on the form, and only one electronic signature is required for all of the relevant application documents. Embodiments include the system performing prescreening of users to detect non-qualified applicants before submission of the application to processors. Embodiments further include selection of processors based on collected information; selection of alternate processors should a user screen out of the initially assigned choice; and automated underwriting and customer boarding for approved applications. | 01-15-2015 |
Lisa A. Laffend, Claymont, DE US
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20090253192 | PROCESS FOR THE BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION OF 1,3-PROPANEDIOL WITH HIGH TITER - The present invention provides an improved method for the biological production of 1,3-propanediol from a fermentable carbon source in a single microorganism. In one aspect of the present invention, an improved process for the conversion of glucose to 1,3-propanediol is achieved by the use of an | 10-08-2009 |
Lisa A. Marcaurelle, Arlington, MA US
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20100280238 | INTRAMOLECULAR AZIDE-ALKYNE CYCLOADDITION - The Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition is a ‘click’ reaction that results from the ligation of azides and alkynes to give a triazole moiety. This reaction has been shown to be effective in the formation of a variety of macrocyclic rings. A key point of interest is the regioselectivity and specificity of the cycloaddition. Disclosed herein are specific, selective, and high-yielding methods of azide-alkyne macrocyclization to form 1,4- and 1,5-triazoles and libraries thereof. | 11-04-2010 |
Lisa A. Panneton, Manchester, NH US
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20140048174 | Apparatus, System and Method for Fluid Delivery - A filling aid. The filling aid includes a needle housing portion including at least one tab having a starting position and a filling position, and a filling needle cradle including a filling needle, the filling needle cradle slidable connected to the needle housing portion and having a starting position and a filling position, wherein when the at least one tab on the needle housing moves from a starting position to a filling position, the filling needle cradle slides from a starting position to a filling position, and wherein when the at least one tab on the needle housing moves from a filling position to a starting position, the filling needle cradle slides from a filling position to a starting position. | 02-20-2014 |
20140054883 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir. | 02-27-2014 |
20140107579 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir. | 04-17-2014 |
20140112828 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - A drain cassette for a dialysis unit has a fluid channel between venous and arterial connection ports, and a valve may controllably open and close fluid communication between a drain outlet port and the venous connection port or the arterial connection port. A blood circuit assembly and drain cassette may be removable from the dialysis unit, e.g., by hand and without the use of tools. A blood circuit assembly may include a single, unitary member that defines portions of a pair of blood pumps, control valves, channels to accurately position flexible tubing for an occluder, an air trap support, and/or other portions of the assembly. A blood circuit assembly engagement device may assist with retaining a blood circuit assembly on the dialysis unit, and/or with removal of the assembly. An actuator may operate a retainer element and an ejector element that interact with the assembly. | 04-24-2014 |
20150051571 | Apparatus, System and Method for Fluid Delivery - A filling aid. The filling aid includes a needle housing portion including at least one tab having a starting position and a filling position, and a filling needle cradle including a filling needle, the filling needle cradle slidable connected to the needle housing portion and having a starting position and a filling position, wherein when the at least one tab on the needle housing moves from a starting position to a filling position, the filling needle cradle slides from a starting position to a filling position, and wherein when the at least one tab on the needle housing moves from a filling position to a starting position, the filling needle cradle slides from a filling position to a starting position. | 02-19-2015 |
20150174320 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly. The fluid connector assembly includes a tab portion including a slot; a plug portion slidably connected to the tab portion the plug portion comprising a fluid path and a disc, the disc configured to seat within the slot; a catch feature located on a first end of the tab portion and configured to interact with a reservoir; and a latching feature located on a second end of the tab portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir, wherein force applied to the plug portion may overcome a threshold force and unseat the disc from the slot wherein the plug portion moves with respect to the tab portion. | 06-25-2015 |
Lisa A. Passarelli, Carmel, IN US
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20090321458 | Child Drinking Vessel - A non-spillable drinking vessel is disclosed that includes a detachable lid assembly with an anti-spill tip or a detachable spill stopper, a body with an interior for containing liquid, and a detachable base. The detachable base of the vessel is a sealed compartment containing LED lights and/or sound and associated circuitry. | 12-31-2009 |
Lisa A. Poyneer, Livermore, CA US
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20140270565 | MEASUREMENT OF WAVE-FRONT ABERRATION IN A SMALL TELESCOPE REMOTE IMAGING SYSTEM USING SCENE-BASED WAVE-FRONT SENSING - Reference-free compensated imaging makes an estimation of the Fourier phase of a series of images of a target. The Fourier magnitude of the series of images is obtained by dividing the power spectral density of the series of images by an estimate of the power spectral density of atmospheric turbulence from a series of scene based wave front sensor (SBWFS) measurements of the target. A high-resolution image of the target is recovered from the Fourier phase and the Fourier magnitude. | 09-18-2014 |
Lisa A. Purcell Ngambo, Garnerville, NY US
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20130273070 | METHODS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING INFLUENZA VIRUS INFECTION BY ADMINISTERING A SERINE PROTEASE INHIBITOR - The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing influenza virus infection. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a type II transmembrane serine protease (TTSP) inhibitor. The TTSP inhibitor preferably functions by inhibiting the proteolytic cleavage of influenza hemagglutinin (HA0) into the functional subunits HA1 and HA2. In certain embodiments, the TTSP inhibitor is an inhibitor of transmembrane protease serine S1 member 2 (TMPRSS2), such as an anti-TMPRSS2 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof. | 10-17-2013 |
Lisa A. Ratnow, Downingtown, PA US
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20150230764 | DOSE-REDUCING X-RAY AIMING DEVICE - A dose-reducing x-ray aiming device includes an aiming ring having shield with an aperture, at least one arm, and at least one sensor holder. The dose-reducing x-ray aiming ring is generally used to aim a dental x-ray machine and at least partially shield some of the x-rays emitted from the x-ray machine while capturing radiographs. X-rays generally pass through the aperture and then interact with a sensor for capturing the radiographs after passing through the tissue of a patient. In one embodiment, the x-ray aiming device provides an all-in-one aiming ring, which allows a user to capture both periapical and bitewing radiographs with a single device. The aiming device also includes an annular ridge or lip which helps align the x-ray machine with the aiming device. | 08-20-2015 |
Lisa A. Runion, Kearney, MO US
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20110089175 | Hand-Held Medical Device Protective Sleeve - A clear, sealable isolation sleeve for use in a medical environment especially with hand-held electronic devices, for the purpose of reducing the spread of infectious diseases. The sleeve offers an isolated containment for such hand-held medical devices while in patient proximity. The sleeve features a perforated tear zone for easy removal and disposal. Embodiments of the present invention can be manufactured from a clear material that allows the hand-held device to read bar codes through it, while also allowing the clinician to read displayed data and manipulate keypads on the device all while contained within the sleeve. | 04-21-2011 |
Lisa A. Scott-Carnell, Norfolk, VA US
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20090108503 | Method and System for Aligning Fibers During Electrospinning - A method and system are provided for aligning fibers in an electrospinning process. A jet of a fiberizable material is directed towards an uncharged collector from a dispensing location that is spaced apart from the collector. While the fiberizable material is directed towards the collector, an elliptical electric field is generated via the electrically charged dispenser and an oppositely-charged control location. The field spans between the dispensing location and the control location that is within line-of-sight of the dispensing location, and impinges upon at least a portion of the collector. Various combinations of numbers and geometries of dispensers, collectors, and electrodes can be used. | 04-30-2009 |
20100201384 | Structural Health Monitoring System/Method Using Electroactive Polymer Fibers - One or more electroactive polymer fibers are coupled to a structure. Electroactive responses of the fiber(s) are monitored. Load changes experienced by the structure cause changes in baseline responses of the fiber(s) | 08-12-2010 |
20100211151 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEALING WOUNDS - Embodiments of the invention include a method and device for promoting healing of an injury in a living being. The embodiments comprise an injury covering portion, which portion comprises an electroactive polymer, such as poled polyvinylidine difluoride (PVDF) or a copolymer of PVDF. The electroactive polymer has either pyroelectric properties, piezoelectric properties, or both. | 08-19-2010 |
20110142806 | Electroactive Scaffold - A scaffold assembly and related methods of manufacturing and/or using the scaffold for stem cell culture and tissue engineering applications are disclosed which at least partially mimic a native biological environment by providing biochemical, topographical, mechanical and electrical cues by using an electroactive material. The assembly includes at least one layer of substantially aligned, electrospun polymer fiber having an operative connection for individual voltage application. A method of cell tissue engineering and/or stem cell differentiation uses the assembly seeded with a sample of cells suspended in cell culture media, incubates and applies voltage to one or more layers, and thus produces cells and/or a tissue construct. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of manufacturing the assembly including the steps of providing a first pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a first substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the first surface; providing a second pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a second substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the second surface; and, retaining together the layered surfaces with a clamp and/or an adhesive compound. | 06-16-2011 |
20150218510 | Electroactive Scaffold - A method of manufacturing and/or using a scaffold assembly for stem cell culture and tissue engineering applications is disclosed. The scaffold at least partially mimics a native biological environment by providing biochemical, topographical, mechanical and electrical cues by using an electroactive material. The assembly includes at least one layer of substantially aligned, electrospun polymer fiber having an operative connection for individual voltage application. A method of cell tissue engineering and/or stem cell differentiation that uses the assembly seeded with a sample of cells suspended in cell culture media, incubates and applies voltage to one or more layers, and thus produces cells and/or a tissue construct. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of manufacturing the assembly including the steps of providing a first pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a first substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the first surface; providing a second pre-electroded substrate surface; electrospinning a second substantially aligned polymer fiber layer onto the second surface; and, retaining together the layered surfaces with a clamp and/or an adhesive compound. | 08-06-2015 |
Lisa A. Smith, Denver, NC US
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20150051935 | SCHEDULING FOR SERVICE PROJECTS VIA NEGOTIATION - Assignment scheduling for service projects, in one aspect, may comprise preparing input parameter data for servicing a client service request; generating a schedule for servicing the client service request by executing an optimization algorithm with the input parameter data; determining whether the schedule is acceptable by the client; and repeating automatically the preparing, the generating, the transmitting and the determining until it is determined that the schedule is acceptable by the client, wherein each iteration automatically prepares different input parameter data for inputting to the optimization algorithm and generates a different schedule based on the different input parameter data. | 02-19-2015 |
20150052182 | SCHEDULING FOR SERVICE PROJECTS VIA NEGOTIATION - Assignment scheduling for service projects, in one aspect, may comprise preparing input parameter data for servicing a client service request; generating a schedule for servicing the client service request by executing an optimization algorithm with the input parameter data; determining whether the schedule is acceptable by the client; and repeating automatically the preparing, the generating, the transmitting and the determining until it is determined that the schedule is acceptable by the client, wherein each iteration automatically prepares different input parameter data for inputting to the optimization algorithm and generates a different schedule based on the different input parameter data. | 02-19-2015 |
Lisa A. Stehno-Bittel, Bonner Springs, KS US
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20100233239 | Templated islet cells and small islet cell clusters for diabetes treatment - A scaffold having islet cells or small islet cell clusters attached thereto in a multilayer, and a micro-mold having divots for culturing islets, wherein islet formation is influenced by the shape and dimensions of the divots are disclosed. | 09-16-2010 |
20130029875 | TEMPLATED ISLET CELLS AND SMALL ISLET CELL CLUSTERS FOR DIABETES TREATMENT - Substrates and devices for culturing cells are disclosed, along with methods of using the same. The substrates and devices include top surfaces with one or more divots disposed therein. Each divot is defined by an opening in the top surface, a rounded bottom surface spaced from the opening, and an interior side-wall surface extending between the rounded bottom surface and the opening. The top surface of the substrates and devices are optionally walled to form wells containing one or more divots. The substrates and devices may be used for reaggregating cells, for example, to form small islet cell clusters and for high throughput testing methodologies. | 01-31-2013 |
20140219997 | Templated Islet Cells and Small Islet Cell Clusters for Diabetes Treatment - A population of small reaggregated islets or clusters engineered from individual islet cells and having improved characteristics as compared to native isolated islets. | 08-07-2014 |
Lisa A. Yanz, Chicago, IL US
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20090274505 | Braille Writer - Mechanical braille writer. The braille writer includes a chassis supporting a plurality of finger operated keys with each key mechanically interconnected with an embossing mechanism so that depression of a key causes a corresponding one of a plurality of pins in the embossing mechanism to extend outwardly from the embossing mechanism to create a raised dot on paper adjacent to the embossing mechanism. The embossing mechanism comprises a block adapted for slidingly guiding the plurality of pins for paper contact. It is preferred that each one of the plurality of pins is straight and identical to the other pins. | 11-05-2009 |