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Andrew Webb, San Jose, CA US
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20150078015 | ANTI-THEFT COLLAR FOR A LIGHT BULB - An anti-theft system for preventing removal of a light bulb when installed in a socket housing of a light fixture. The anti-theft system includes an anti-theft collar configured to mechanically engage with the light bulb and the socket housing. The anti-theft collar includes a wall portion configured to enclose at least a portion of the light bulb and at least a portion of the socket housing. The anti-theft collar also includes one or more features configured to inhibit rotation of the light bulb with respect to the anti-theft collar when the anti-theft collar is installed. The anti-theft collar also includes one or more features configured to inhibit movement of the anti-theft collar with respect to the socket housing of the light fixture. | 03-19-2015 |
20150078016 | ANTI-THEFT COLLAR FOR AN LED LIGHT BULB HAVING COOLING FINS - An anti-theft collar for preventing removal of a light-emitting diode (LED) bulb having cooling fins when the LED bulb is installed in a socket housing of a light fixture. The anti-theft collar includes a wall portion configured to enclose at least a portion of the LED bulb and at least a portion of the socket housing. The anti-theft collar also includes a pair of ribs configured to engage with the cooling fins to inhibit rotation of the LED bulb with respect to the anti-theft collar when the anti-theft collar is installed. The anti-theft collar also includes one or more features configured to inhibit movement of the anti-theft collar with respect to the socket housing of the light fixture. | 03-19-2015 |
Bill Webb, Redwood City, CA US
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20100026657 | DISPLAY WITH VISUALLY HOMOGENEOUS BORDER - A handheld device with a compact integrated touch panel is disclosed. A handheld device incorporating a touch panel display requiring electrical connections is reduced in size by incorporating electrical pathways within the support structure of the touch panel display, obviating the need for a flex circuit extension from the touch panel display for connection to the handheld device. A further reduction in size is obtained by providing an inherent visually homogeneous perimeter for the touch panel display by matching the colors of the conductive and dielectric materials, thereby eliminating the need for a bezel. | 02-04-2010 |
Brandyn Webb, Oceanside, CA US
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20130212174 | POPULATING ONLINE FORUMS - In general, in one aspect, a forum for user interaction is provided. A clone of the forum is created, thereby allowing any number of users to be in the same forum while limiting the number of users in each instance of the forum. It is determined whether a relationship exists between a user entering the forum and one or more other users entering the forum or with one or more other users already in the forum. If a relationship exists, the user entering the forum is placed in a clone of the forum based on the relationship. | 08-15-2013 |
Brian Webb, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140280554 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC DISCOVERY AND ADAPTIVE CRAWLING OF CONTENT FROM THE INTERNET - A method for updating content. The method includes determining at least one indicator with respect to the content, wherein the at least one indicator is at least one of a user engagement indicator, a content popularity indicator, a content quality indicator, and a content update frequency indicator. The method further includes updating the content based on the at least one indicator, wherein the at least one indicator is dynamically updated. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian A. Webb, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090325685 | USING CURRENCY IN ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS GAMES - Techniques are provide for linking actions in an online fantasy sports game to a currency balance associated with a user of the game. The techniques adjust the balance by a first quantity in response to a sports player action, where the first quantity is based upon the player action, and adjust the balance by a second quantity in response to transfer of a sports player to or from a fantasy sports team associated with the user, where the second quantity is based upon a value of the sports player; and, prevent transfer of the sports player to the fantasy sports team in response to the second quantity being greater than the balance. The currency balance may be increased by the first quantity in response to the sports player action. The sports player action may include scoring a number of game points, and the first quantity may be based upon the number of game points. | 12-31-2009 |
Charles H. Webb, Bakersfield, CA US
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20110081256 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSING A LIQUID LEVEL - A system, method and device may be used to monitor fluid levels in a borehole. The system includes a pulse generator to generate a pulse of electromagnetic energy to propagate along the wellbore towards a surface of the fluid, a detector to detect a portion of the electromagnetic pulse reflected from the surface of the fluid and propagated along the wellbore towards the detector, a processor to analyze detected signals to determine a level of the surface of the fluid, and a pump controller to control the operation of a pump located in the wellbore based on the fluid surface level. | 04-07-2011 |
Charlie Webb, Idyllwild, CA US
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20120204521 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGE VACUUM SEALER AND BURST TESTER - One example embodiment includes a system for sealing and burst testing a medical device package. The system includes a nozzle, where the nozzle is configured to be inserted into a medical device package. The system also includes an air pump, where the air pump is configured to remove air from the medical device package through the nozzle and insert air into the medical device package through the nozzle for burst testing. The system further includes a sealer, where the sealer is configured to seal the medical device package. | 08-16-2012 |
Charlie Webb, Bakersfield, CA US
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20140111136 | Pervasive Power Generation System - A power generation system includes a plurality of energy conversion devices for generating a plurality of power signals based on one or more sensed environmental conditions. The system further includes a plurality of power conditioning circuits each coupled to one or more of the energy conversion devices for receiving the power signals and storing energy in an energy storage system. The system also includes a selection circuit coupled to at least one of the power conditioning circuits and receiving a first input power signal from one of the power conditioning circuits and a second input power signal. The selection circuit is configured to deliver an output power signal representing a selection from between the first and second input power signals based on a relative voltage level of the first and second input power signals. A method of power generation, and associated power module, are also disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
Chris D. Webb, Watsonville, CA US
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20100072080 | Functionalized Nanopipette Biosensor - Disclosed are methods and devices for biomolecular detection, comprising a nanopipette, exemplified as a hollow inert, non-biological structure with a conical tip opening of nanoscale dimensions, suitable for holding an electrolyte solution which may contain an analyte such as a protein biomolecule to be detected as it is passed through the tip opening. Biomolecules are detected by specific reaction withy peptide ligands chemically immobilized in the vicinity of the tip. Analytes which bind to the ligands cause a detectible change in ionic current. A sensitive detection circuit, using a feedback amplifier circuit, and alternating voltages is further disclosed. Detection of Il-10 at a concentration of 4 ng/nl is also disclosed, as is detection of VEGF. | 03-25-2010 |
Chris D. Webb, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20080255006 | MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES, MAGNETIC DETECTOR ARRAYS, AND METHODS FOR THIER USE IN DETECTING BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES - Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity. | 10-16-2008 |
20120122732 | Magnetic nanoparticles, magnetic detector arrays, and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules - Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity. | 05-17-2012 |
Christopher Webb, Campbell, CA US
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20090052515 | Method and apparatus for calibrating equalizers without knowledge of the data pattern being received - A method and apparatus for calibrating an equalizer. The method comprises the steps of defining one or more equalization parameters and calculating a bit error rate of a signal for one or more values of a first of the one or more equalization parameters by counting at least one of running disparity errors and incorrect symbol errors. A value for the first of the one or more equalization parameters which provides the lowest bit error rate is set. | 02-26-2009 |
Christopher James Webb, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120036028 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR GROUP MEAL ORDERING VIA MOBILE DEVICES - A ordering food method using mobile devices includes initiating, by an organizer, a food ordering application on at least one mobile device of a plurality of mobile devices, selecting, by the organizer, a restaurant for ordering the food and creating, by the organizer, a single group meal order by inviting a plurality of individuals to order food from the selected restaurant. The method further includes accepting, by the plurality of individuals, the invitation, reviewing, by the organizer and the plurality of individuals on the plurality of mobile devices, a menu of the selected restaurant and selecting a plurality of food items from the menu. The method further includes combining, by the food ordering application, the plurality of selected food items into the single group meal order and forwarding, by the food ordering application, the single group meal order to the selected restaurant. | 02-09-2012 |
Clifford Webb, Fresno, CA US
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20110234792 | SURVEILLANCE CAMERA - A surveillance camera having a stationary portion and a rotating portion and comprising a camera located on the rotating portion of the surveillance camera for generating signals indicative of a scene in a field of view of the camera, a first circuit located on the rotating portion of the surveillance camera and electrically connected to the camera for compressing the signals generated by the camera and for converting the signals generated by the camera to Ethernet protocol signals, a slip ring having a stationary portion with a plurality of electrical connections and a rotating portion with a plurality of electrical connections corresponding with the plurality of electrical connections on the stationary portion, the first circuit being electrically connected to a first subset of the plurality of electrical connections of the rotating portion of the slip ring, an RF reference plane located on the stationary portion of the surveillance camera and electrically connected to a first subset of the plurality of electrical connections of the stationary portion of the slip ring at RF frequencies; and a second subset of the plurality of electrical connections of the stationary portion of the slip ring being selected for conducting Ethernet protocol signals, wherein each of the second subset of the plurality of electrical connections of the stationary portion of the slip ring has a first side and a second side and a first one of the first subset of the plurality of electrical connections of the stationary portion of the slip ring is located adjacent to the first side and a second one of the first subset of the plurality of electrical connections of the stationary portion of the slip ring is located adjacent to the second side. | 09-29-2011 |
Clifford W. T. Webb, Fresno, CA US
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20110234143 | VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED STEPPER MOTOR DRIVER - A stepper motor driver system includes: a digital signal controller configured to digitally synthesize synthesized analog voltage signals that will induce a desired velocity of a stepper motor when applied to a pair of stepper motor windings; and voltage amplifiers, communicatively coupled to the digital signal controller, configured to amplify the synthesized analog voltage signals to produce amplified analog voltage signals and to output the amplified analog voltage signals; where the digital signal controller is configured to synthesize the analog voltage signals by affecting at least one of a phase or an amplitude of each of the analog voltage signals as a function of the desired velocity of the stepper motor | 09-29-2011 |
Coby Webb, Cherry Valley, CA US
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20140165746 | Scent Collection and Retention - A scent storage element is described. The scent storage element includes: a scent-retaining portion formed by at least one sealed section along an edge of the scent storage element; a re-sealable feature along an edge of the scent-retaining portion; and a tamper-proof element adapted to provide an indication as to whether the re-sealable feature has been opened after the tamper-proof element has been secured. A scent collection and storage kit includes: a case; a scent storage element; a scent retention element adapted to fit within the scent storage element; and usage instructions. A scent collection kit includes: a scent retention element; and a scent storage element adapted to house the scent retention element. | 06-19-2014 |
Craig Webb, Grover Beach, CA US
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20110134631 | Solar powered apparatus for illuminating signs - A solar powered apparatus for illuminating a sign attached to a sign post comprising: a photovoltaic cell, a light emitter, and a battery pack, the photovoltaic cell is affixed to the sign post such that the photovoltaic cell is exposed to sunlight, the battery pack is in communication with the photovoltaic cell, and the battery pack is in communication with the light emitter. | 06-09-2011 |
David Webb, Oceanside, CA US
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20130115274 | METHOD OF PRODUCING LIPID NANOPARTICLES FOR DRUG DELIVERY - What is described is a method for preparing a liposome that efficiently encapsulates a negatively charged therapeutic polymer, e.g., siRNA. The process involves preparing a lipid mixture comprising a cationic lipid in a water miscible organic solvent, such as ethanol, at a concentration of 2.3 mg/ml, and adding this solution to the polymer dissolved in water to a final concentration of 35% ethanol in water. The final charge ratio of drug:lipid is 1:2.5. The resulting nanoparticles have a mean size of 50 to 150 nm. | 05-09-2013 |
20130164400 | SINGLE USE SYSTEM FOR STERILELY PRODUCING LIPID-NUCLEIC ACID PARTICLES - What is described is a process of forming lipid-nucleic acid nanoparticles simply and reproducibly under aseptic conditions comprising single use components. | 06-27-2013 |
Devin K. Webb, San Jose, CA US
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20090311645 | Dental appliance - Embodiments include dental appliances, dental appliance systems, and methods of making and using such appliances. In one embodiment, a dental appliance includes a shell having a number of cavities to receive one or more teeth, each cavity having an inner surface. Fewer than all cavities are scaled-up in size by a first selected percentage over one or more dimensions of a corresponding tooth surface to provide a uniform space between the cavity inner surface and the corresponding tooth surface. | 12-17-2009 |
20120219922 | DENTAL APPLIANCE - Embodiments include dental appliances, dental appliance systems, and methods of making and using such appliances. In one embodiment, a dental appliance includes a shell having a number of cavities to receive one or more teeth, each cavity having an inner surface. Fewer than all cavities are scaled-up in size by a first selected percentage over one or more dimensions of a corresponding tooth surface to provide a uniform space between the cavity inner surface and the corresponding tooth surface. | 08-30-2012 |
20140004476 | DENTAL APPLIANCE | 01-02-2014 |
Eric Webb, San Francisco, CA US
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20140298273 | Systems and Methods for Implementing Three-Dimensional (3D) Gesture Based Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) that Incorporate Gesture Reactive Interface Objects - Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement three-dimensional (3D) gesture based graphical user interfaces (GUI) using gesture reactive interface objects. One embodiment includes using a computing device to render an initial user interface comprising a set of interface objects, detect a targeting 3D gesture in captured image data that identifies a targeted interface object within the user interface, change the rendering of at least the targeted interface object within the user interface in response to the targeting 3D gesture that targets the interface object, detect an interaction 3D gesture in additional captured image data that identifies a specific interaction with a targeted interface object, modify the user interface in response to the interaction with the targeted interface object identified by the interaction 3D gesture, and render the modified user interface. | 10-02-2014 |
Evan Webb, Santa Monica, CA US
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20140274377 | PRE-PLAY AND POST-PLAY VIDEO GAME CHARACTER PRESENTATION AND EQUIPPING - Systems and methods for pre-game and post-game video game character presentation and equipping are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a computer implemented method useful for video game play comprises: determining identities and equipment of at least some game characters for participation in game play; in a time period outside of game play, providing information for rendering the game characters with their equipment in a scene having visual characteristics of a virtual world for game play; providing game players the opportunity to change and/or purchase equipment for their game characters; and providing for game play including the game characters. | 09-18-2014 |
Frank H. Webb, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20120319893 | DAMAGE PROXY MAP FROM INTERFEROMETRIC SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR COHERENCE - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to generate a damage proxy map. A master coherence map and a slave coherence map, for an area prior and subsequent to (including) a damage event are obtained. The slave coherence map is registered to the master coherence map. Pixel values of the slave coherence map are modified using histogram matching to provide a first histogram of the master coherence map that exactly matches a second histogram of the slave coherence map. A coherence difference between the slave coherence map and the master coherence map is computed to produce a damage proxy map. The damage proxy map is displayed with the coherence difference displayed in a visually distinguishable manner. | 12-20-2012 |
Jeff Webb, Pleasanton, CA US
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20140282997 | Using Client Certificates to Communicate Trusted Information - A device comprises: a receiver configured to receive a client certificate; a processor coupled to the receiver and configured to: authenticate the client certificate, extract, in response to the authentication, attributes from the client certificate, and create, in response to the extraction, a message comprising reformatted attributes based on the attributes, wherein the reformatted attributes can be trusted; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the message. A device comprises: a processor configured to: process a client certificate comprising a certificate identifier (ID) attribute, a tenant ID attribute, and a role ID attribute, and package the client certificate in a request for a shared service; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the request. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey Allen Webb, San Marcos, CA US
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20090193958 | Double Idiophone - An idiophone comprising a first idiophonic member, a second idiophonic member, and, a means for swingably fastening said second idiophonic member within said first idiophonic member; and where the idiophone may take the form of a bell with a tuning fork for a clapper. | 08-06-2009 |
John S. Webb, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100075488 | CVD REACTOR WITH MULTIPLE PROCESSING LEVELS AND DUAL-AXIS MOTORIZED LIFT MECHANISM - An apparatus for processing a substrate, comprising a processing chamber and a substrate support and lift pin assembly disposed within the chamber. The substrate support and lift pin assembly are coupled to a lift mechanism that controls positioning of the substrate support and the lift pins and provides rotation for the substrate support. The lift mechanism includes at least one sensor capable of generating a signal when clearance between the substrate support and the lift pins allows rotation of the substrate support to begin. The substrate support capable of concurrent axial motion and rotation may be used in a processing chamber comprising multiple processing zones separated by edge rings. Substrates may be subjected to successive or cyclical processes by moving between the multiple processing zones. | 03-25-2010 |
20120103263 | PRE-HEAT RING DESIGNS TO INCREASE DEPOSITION UNIFORMITY AND SUBSTRATE THROUGHPUT - Embodiments of the present invention generally relates to apparatus for use in film depositions. The apparatus generally include pre-heat rings adapted to be positioned in a processing chamber. In one embodiment, a pre-heat ring includes a ring having an inner edge and an outer edge. The outer edge has a constant radius. The inner edge is oblong-shaped and may have a first portion having a constant radius measured from a center of a circle defined by an outer circumference of the ring. A second portion may have a constant radius measured from a location other than the center of the outer circumference. In another embodiment, a processing chamber includes a pre-heat ring positioned around the periphery of a substrate support. The pre-heat ring includes an inner edge having a first portion, a second portion, and one or more linear portions positioned between the first portion and the second portion. | 05-03-2012 |
Jonathan Webb, Sausalito, CA US
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20140222661 | DIGITAL MARKETPLACE FOR RESELLING MEDIA PACKAGES - Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for implementing the sale of a media package that has one or more digital assets and/or platform features and a first level of digital rights management (DRM) protections from a first purchaser to a second purchaser. The DRM protections may limit which digital assets may be sold. The level of DRM protection on the media package may be changed to a second level before being delivered to the second purchaser. The changed DRM protection may restrict the future sale of the digital assets and/or platform feature(s) remaining in the package. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 08-07-2014 |
Jonathan Warren Webb, Sausalito, CA US
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20130029765 | IMPLEMENTING COMPUTER ACTIVITY-BASED CHALLENGES - A computer activity-based challenge may be posted by a computer system to a social network associated with a user of the computer system. A notification may be received from the social network by the computer system indicating acceptance of the challenge for each subscriber of the social network who accepts the challenge. A result obtained by each subscriber who accepted the challenge may be recorded by the computer system after receiving the result from the social network. In some implementations a value associated with the challenge may be updated using dynamic scoring. | 01-31-2013 |
Kenneth Webb, San Francisco, CA US
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20130275149 | CLINICAL QUALITY ANALYTICS SYSTEM - A clinical quality analytics (CQA) system includes a process map toolset, which determines a process map from a protocol for medical treatment guidelines. A mapping module maps formats electronic medical record (EMR) data, which is mapped to the process map. A measurement and evaluation module determines metrics to evaluate a quality of care associated with the protocol and determines a population of the EMR data to use for the evaluation. A CQA engine evaluates the population of EMR data for compliance with the protocol based on the metrics and the process map. | 10-17-2013 |
Kenneth M. Webb, North Hills, CA US
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20090058754 | Array antenna with embedded subapertures - An array antenna with an embedded subaperture includes an array of radiator elements. The array includes a subaperture of one or a group of the radiator elements. A main receive channel is coupled to at least some of the radiator elements by a feed network. An RF power dividing network is connected in a signal path between the subaperture and the special use receive channel, and is adapted to allow at least most of the RF energy from the subaperture to pass to the special use receiver channel while diverting a small amount of energy to the main receive channel. The array includes circuitry for introducing an amplitude taper to signals received from the array of radiator elements, so that some of the signals from the radiator elements are attenuated to achieve the amplitude taper. The circuitry in an exemplary embodiment includes the RF power dividing network, wherein the small amount of energy diverted to the main receive channel from the subaperture is substantially equal to an attenuated signal level for the subaperture to achieve an amplitude taper attenuation. | 03-05-2009 |
20110006949 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA FIELD RECALIBRATION - A system and method for calibrating a modular phased array antenna after replacement of a component of the modular phased array antenna including a plurality of sub-arrays, each sub-array including a plurality of antenna elements. A complex correction coefficient is determined for correcting a phase and amplitude of one antenna element of the antenna elements in a first sub-array of the sub-arrays. This correction coefficient is then applied to a plurality of the antenna elements in the first sub-array. Therefore, automatic calibration of an entire sub-array of an electronically scanned antenna may be accomplished in the field without the requirement for special test equipment, and with a reduced time and energy requirement because calibration of each individual antenna element in the replaced sub-array is not required. | 01-13-2011 |
Kevin C. Webb, San Diego, CA US
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20140153388 | RATE LIMIT MANAGERS TO ASSIGN NETWORK TRAFFIC FLOWS - A rate limit manager is to assign network traffic flows to hardware rate limiters. The network traffic flows are associated with rate limit values. The rate limit manager determines threshold values to assign flow(s) to hardware rate limiters, and the rate limit manager is to assign flow(s) to a last remaining unassigned hardware rate limiter independent of the threshold value. | 06-05-2014 |
Kevin Christopher Webb, San Diego, CA US
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20150095498 | Allocating Bandwidth in a Network - Allocating bandwidth in a network ( | 04-02-2015 |
Kyle Webb, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110172675 | OCULAR INLAY DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The present application describes an ocular inlay delivery system that can include a loader, forceps, and tray system. The loader can be configured to receive an ocular inlay, protect it during handling and shipment, and present it for removal during surgery, receive jaws of surgical forceps and align the jaws in relation to the inlay allowing the forceps to grip the inlay in a proper orientation. Forceps can be configured to fit within the channel of the loader, grip the inlay using a clamping motion, maintain a grip on the inlay during transfer to the eye of a patient, deposit the inlay in the eye of a patient, and release the inlay using a sliding motion. The tray can be configured to restrict movement of the loader mechanism during shipment and handling. | 07-14-2011 |
20140131905 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS - Intraocular implants and methods of making intraocular implants are provided. The intraocular implant can include a mask adapted to increase depth of focus. The method of making the intraocular implant can include suspending the mask along an optical axis of the intraocular implant using a centration tool. | 05-15-2014 |
Kyle Webb, Escondido, CA US
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20120203239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CENTRATION OF AN OCULAR IMPLANT - This application describes apparatuses and techniques for identifying and marking a position corresponding to the intersection of a patient's line of sight with the anterior surface of the human cornea to aid centration of an ocular implant. The apparatus can include a first optical subsystem configured to project a first light through an aperture and along an instrument axis such that the patient will observe an annulus around a disc when the patient's visual axis is substantially collinear with the instrument axis and the patient will not observe the annulus when the visual axis is not substantially collinear with the instrument axis. The apparatus may also include a second optical subsystem configured to project a second light along the instrument axis such that the second light appears to a clinician to be an annulus around the first light. | 08-09-2012 |
Marc Webb, Orange, CA US
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20080228599 | Color Selection, Coordination, Purchase and Delivery System - A system embodied as a website including a first, second and third pluralities of display screens, the first enabling an at-home user to select a first color which coordinates with a second selected color, the second enabling the user to select for purchase one or more of a plurality of interior decorating-related items, and the third enabling the user to order and pay for one or more of (a) a paint sample of each of said first and second colors and (b) at least one of the interior decorating-related items. The order may be automatically transmitted to a fulfillment center for fulfillment and then delivered to the user. | 09-18-2008 |
20100020095 | Data-Driven Color Coordinator - A color selection and coordination system including a database of predetermined color relationships implementing a data-driven color model. A starting color is associated with a first color in the color database. One or more predefined color palettes associated with the first color may be retrieved, each palette including one or more coordinating colors, the coordinating colors being predetermined based on the first color and a color coordination algorithm. | 01-28-2010 |
20110018895 | Color Selection, Coordination and Purchase System - A paint color selection website arranged to provide a plurality of home pages each comprising a featured project image, each project image employing a plurality of different colors, each color located in a respective region of the image with at least one “hot spot” located in one or more of the regions, each hot spot comprising an attention-drawing animation feature responsive to a first selection operation to cause display of at least one color name, the color name being that of the color of the region where the hot spot lies. The home pages further may include real-life simulating animation features while the system software is operable to select the relative frequency with which each home page appears in response, for example, to a user's successive home page selections. An animated color sheen selection tool is also provided. | 01-27-2011 |
20110018896 | Automated Color Selection Method and Apparatus - An automated method and apparatus for providing color selection capability to a user wherein a first display is generated on a display apparatus of an array of color family groups disposed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Upon selection of a particular color family group, a second display is generated comprising an enlarged display of a particular selected color family group wherein, as the second display is generated, the array of color family groups of the first display dissolves while the particular selected color family group moves into a central enlarged position and a miniature version of the entire array of color family groups is displayed in a thumbnail navigation frame, located in a corner of the display screen. Various elements of a color family such as color stripe cards, color style cards, and sample chips may be selected and caused to appear via animation in a central enlarged position in the display. | 01-27-2011 |
20130167061 | Automated Color Selection Method and Apparatus - An automated method and apparatus for providing color selection capability to a user wherein a first display is generated on a display apparatus of an array of color family groups disposed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Upon selection of a particular color family group, a second display is generated comprising an enlarged display of a particular selected color family group and a reduced size miniature version of the array of color family groups. A third display may further be generated in response to selection of a color chip on the second display during which generation a color chip selected on the second display is caused to appear in an enlarged form in the third display. | 06-27-2013 |
20130268871 | Color Shop Website - A color selection and coordination website wherein selection of one of various different “room type” links generates a display comprising a scene of the room and a display beneath the scene of a row of color chips, each providing a “quick view” link, which when selected causes generation of (a) a display of an enlarged color chip having the color selected, (b) an adjacent room scene, and (c) a “view in a room” link located beneath the adjacent room scene. Selection of the “view in a room” link generates a display comprising an interior room scene and an exterior home scene, each painted with the color of the color chip and a row of five interior thumb images and five exterior thumb images, any one of which, when selected, will replace the originally displayed interior and exterior scenes. | 10-10-2013 |
20140198125 | Data-Driven Color Coordinator - A color selection and coordination system including a database of predetermined color relationships implementing a data-driven color model. A starting color is associated with a first color in the color database. One or more predefined color palettes associated with the first color may be retrieved, each palette including one or more coordinating colors, the coordinating colors being predetermined based on the first color and a color coordination algorithm. | 07-17-2014 |
20140375674 | Data-Driven Color Coordinator - A color selection and coordination system including a database of predetermined color relationships implementing a data-driven color model. A starting color is associated with a first color in the color database. One or more predefined color palettes associated with the first color may be retrieved, each palette including one or more coordinating colors, the coordinating colors being predetermined based on the first color and a color coordination algorithm. | 12-25-2014 |
20150046872 | Data-Driven Color Coordinator - A color selection and coordination system including a database of predetermined color relationships implementing a data-driven color model. A starting color is associated with a first color in the color database. One or more predefined color palettes associated with the first color may be retrieved, each palette including one or more coordinating colors, the coordinating colors being predetermined based on the first color and a color coordination algorithm. | 02-12-2015 |
20150095181 | Data-Driven Color Coordinator - A color selection and coordination system including a database of predetermined color relationships implementing a data-driven color model. A starting color is associated with a first color in the color database. One or more predefined color palettes associated with the first color may be retrieved, each palette including one or more coordinating colors, the coordinating colors being predetermined based on the first color and a color coordination algorithm. | 04-02-2015 |
Marcus Webb, Poway, CA US
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20080262795 | Process Equipment Monitoring - A system and method for monitoring process equipment includes collecting information from the process equipment. The collected information is statistically analyzed. One or more signatures indicating the overall status or health of one or more pieces of equipment can be developed. | 10-23-2008 |
20090104594 | Bioreactor Process Control System and Method - A bioreactor includes a sensor linked to a model free adaptive controller or optimizer. The sensor can provide a real time measurement of a quantity that correlates with final product titer or other desired product quality attribute. | 04-23-2009 |
Mare Webb, Orange, CA US
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20120062583 | Data-Driven Color Coordinator - A color selection and coordination system including a database of predetermined color relationships implementing a data-driven color model. A starting color is associated with a first color in the color database. One or more predefined color palettes associated with the first color may be retrieved, each palette including one or more coordinating colors, the coordinating colors being predetermined based on the first color and a color coordination algorithm. | 03-15-2012 |
Mark Webb, Santa Monica, CA US
Matthew W. Webb, Encinitas, CA US
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20080282816 | AUTOMATED SAMPLING SYSTEM - A sample carrier having a top wall, a base, and a support wall joining the top wall and the base. The top wall includes aligned, spaced-apart openings on at least one side of the support wall which are sized to receive sample tubes. Sleeves depending from the top wall and circumscribing each opening direct sample tubes into sample tube holding areas. The sample tube holding areas each include one or more retaining walls extending upward from the base opposite the support wall. Springs extending outward from the support wall bias sample tubes against the retaining walls. A drip shield comprising a cover plate, a pair of through-holes for accessing sample tubes in the sample carrier, and a depending fin which separates sample tubes on opposite sides of the support wall protects against cross-contamination between sample tubes held by the sample carrier. | 11-20-2008 |
Michael Webb, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20140057496 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING CONNECTOR ENCLOSURE ADHESION - An improved method is employed to attach an enclosure to a connector body having relatively small geometry. One or more bonding channels are disposed in the outside surface of the connector body. During assembly of an enclosure over the connector body, a bonding material is distributed within the bonding channels and subsequently cured. The bonding channels and the bonding material are designed to employ capillary wicking to aid in the distribution of the bonding material within the bonding channels. | 02-27-2014 |
Michael J. Webb, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20130308787 | Accessory Button Controller Assembly - An accessory may be provided with a button controller having a microphone and switches. Plastic structures for the accessory may be formed by injection molding. Plastic structures may be molded around a printed circuit and wiring. The wiring may have a plastic jacket. The molded plastic structures may bond with the plastic jacket to retain the wiring. The molded plastic structures may be molded directly to the printed circuit board. Protrusions on the molded plastic structures may mate with openings in a metal clip. Housing structures may be mounted to the metal clip. The metal clip may be provided with a spring to short the metal clip to a trace on the printed circuit. The metal clip may also have a portion that receives electrostatic charge during electrostatic discharge events and that discharges the charge through the spring to the trace on the printed circuit. | 11-21-2013 |
20140069710 | DOCK CONNECTOR WITH COMPLIANCE MECHANISM - Docking stations having a connector with a compliance mechanism to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliance mechanism may be attached to a connector in a base of a docking station and may include any or all of a flexure, a torsion bar, damping members, a compressive foam member, and an engineered base plate. The compliance mechanism may be configured to provide sufficient rigidity to the connector to support a portable device when mounted on the connector within the dock in an upright position, sufficient flexibility to allow angular displacement of a mounted portable device, and sufficient elasticity to provide a resilient biasing force to return the connector and a mounted portable device from a displaced position to the upright position. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073178 | DOCK WITH COMPLIANT CONNECTOR MOUNT - Docking stations having a connector with a compliant mount to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliant mount may couple a connector to a base of a docking station and may include at least a first and second flexure disposed therebetween. The first and second flexure may be configured to have flexural movement in along transverse direction so that, in combination, the flexural movement pivots the connector about a virtual pivot point a distance away from the flexures. The first and second flexures may be configured to project the virtual pivot point to a location on the connector where the connector protrudes from an opening in a docking housing, thereby minimizing the clearance required between the connector and docking housing, while providing controlled movement of the connector relative the dock. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073186 | SINGLE-PIECE SHIELD CAN - Shields for connector adapters that may provide for easy assembly, good RF isolation, and low spacing tolerance. One example may include integrated location features to align a shield to a printed circuit board. The shield may be formed of a single piece of metallic or otherwise conductive material, such as stainless steel. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073191 | COMPLIANT MOUNT FOR CONNECTOR - A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073193 | PLUG CONNECTOR - Disclosed are plug connector assemblies having external contacts formed on only one surface of a connector body of the assembly. In some embodiments, the connector body includes a plastic tip integrally formed within a ground ring that is otherwise made from metal. Additionally, in some embodiments, the plug connector has a base portion with feet on opposing sides of the plug that each includes a hole that can be used to attach the plug connector to an encasing or other structure of a base electronic device it is incorporated into. In some embodiments, the plug connector extends upwardly away from the base at a predetermined angle such that the contacts are located on the side of the plug connector that forms an acute angle with the base. | 03-13-2014 |
20140307383 | DOCK WITH COMPLIANT CONNECTOR MOUNT - Docking stations having a connector with a compliant mount to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliant mount may couple a connector to a base of a docking station and may include at least a first and second flexure disposed there between. The first and second flexure may be configured to have flexural movement in along transverse direction so that, in combination, the flexural movement pivots the connector about a virtual pivot point a distance away from the flexures. The first and second flexures may be configured to project the virtual pivot point to a location on the connector where the connector protrudes from an opening in a docking housing, thereby minimizing the clearance required between the connector and docking housing, while providing controlled movement of the connector relative the dock. | 10-16-2014 |
Michael L. Webb, Cerritos, CA US
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20120326707 | Environmental Noise Reduction For Magnetometry - A magnetic signal noise reduction and detection system has inputs configured to receive data from a first total field scalar magnetometer, data from a vector magnetometer, and data from a position, velocity and heading sensor, a signal processor configured with a pre-processor system, an adaptive noise cancellation system and a detection system, the pre-processor system configured to carry out initial processing of data received. The pre-processor is configured to convert data to the frequency domain and pass the converted data to the adaptive noise cancellation system. The adaptive noise cancellation system is configured to carry out multivariate regression on the converted data to reduce detected noise. The detection system is configured to detect magnetic anomalies and output information in real time about the magnetic anomalies to a user interface. | 12-27-2012 |
Nicholas Webb, Redding, CA US
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20090193981 | FOOD ITEM PRESS - An apparatus is provided for pressing a food item into a plurality of sliced configurations. The apparatus may include a top handle device, a bottom handle device, a wheel or basket and a plunger. The top handle device may be connected to the wheel so that the top handle device rotates with respect to the wheel. The plunger may be fixed to the top handle device. The wheel may be fixed to the bottom handle device. The wheel may have a plurality of sections into which a portion of the plunger can be inserted in order to press a food item into a sliced configuration. | 08-06-2009 |
Nicholas Webb, San Jose, CA US
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20100093115 | ETCH TOOL PROCESS INDICATOR METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for providing a process indicator for an etching chamber is provided. A wafer with a blanket etch layer is provided into the etching chamber. A blanket etch is performed on the blanket etch layer. A blanket deposition layer is deposited over the blanket etch layer after performing the blanket etch has been completed. A thickness of the blanket etch layer and a thickness of the blanket deposition layer is measured. The measured thicknesses are used to determine a process indicator. | 04-15-2010 |
20120231556 | ETCH TOOL PROCESS INDICATOR METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for providing a process indicator for an etching chamber is provided. A wafer with a blanket etch layer is provided into the etching chamber. A blanket etch is performed on the blanket etch layer. A blanket deposition layer is deposited over the blanket etch layer after performing the blanket etch has been completed. A thickness of the blanket etch layer and a thickness of the blanket deposition layer is measured. The measured thicknesses are used to determine a process indicator. | 09-13-2012 |
Nicholas Edward Webb, Milpitas, CA US
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20150069912 | RF Impedance Model Based Fault Detection - A method to detect a potential fault in a plasma system is described. The method includes accessing a model of one or more parts of the plasma system. The method further includes receiving data regarding a supply of RF power to a plasma chamber. The RF power is supplied using a configuration that includes one or more states. The method also includes using the data to produce model data at an output of the model. The method includes examining the model data. The examination is of one or more variables that characterize performance of a plasma process of the plasma system. The method includes identifying the fault for the one or more variables. The method further includes determining that the fault has occurred for a pre-determined period of time such that the fault is identified as an event. The method includes classifying the event. | 03-12-2015 |
Nicholas J. Webb, Redding, CA US
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20080295220 | Fan-Based Cooler for Head-Protection Gear - A cooler accessory for use with a hard hat or other head-protecting gear having a protective shell with a rim, the accessory including a housing that is attachable to the protective shell, tubing that extends from the housing, and airflow supply means (e.g., an electric fan assembly) for supplying a flow of air that passes through the tubing and exits therefrom. During use, the tubing extends below the rim of the protective shell for directing the flow of air supplied by the airflow supply means under the rim for injection toward space adjacent the user's body, thereby cooling the user's body. Preferably, the tubing is configured such that airflow is injected into an air gap between the user's head and the protective shell and over the user's head, thereby actively cooling the user's head. The housing can be removably secured to the protective shell of the head protection device by one of many different ways including adhesive means, a strap, clips, a slotted interface or other suitable fixation mechanisms. | 12-04-2008 |
20100096472 | ERGONOMIC SPRAY CAN ADAPTER AND POSITIONING APPARATUS - An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can helps to reduce finger pain and hand fatigue. The ergonomic adapter has a collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. An arcuate finger strip extends upward from the rear side of the collar and over the push-button nozzle on the spray can when the adapter is fitted onto the body of the spray can. The collar and the arcuate finger strip are made of a resilient, flexible material such as butyl rubber. The arcuate finger strip preferably has a concave upper surface. The collar has enlarged traction pads positioned to facilitate gripping by the user. When the user grips the ergonomic adapter, the user's index finger rests in the concave, arcuate finger strip. When the user presses down on the finger strip, the push-button nozzle is actuated to expel spray paint, but the pressure from the nozzle is distributed and cushioned so that it does not cause as much pain or stress in the user's index finger. In one embodiment, the front of the adapter includes a compartment that houses a polychromatic light source for lighting the surface and/or a laser guide for targeting and positioning the spray can with respect to the surface. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096477 | Ergonomic Spray Can Adapter and Positioning Apparatus - An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can. The ergonomic adapter has an elastomeric collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. The front of the adapter includes a compartment that houses a polychromatic light source for lighting the surface and/or a light beam arrangement for targeting and positioning the spray can with respect to the surface. | 04-22-2010 |
20140116901 | Sanitary Toilet Plunger Containment System - The present invention relates to a toilet plunger containment system including a decorative shell, a selectively removable tray having a disposable disinfectant and a specialized plunger which is housed within the decorative shell during periods of non-use. | 05-01-2014 |
20140116902 | SANITARY TOILET PLUNGER CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a toilet plunger containment system including a decorative shell, a selectively removable tray having a disposable disinfectant and a specialized plunger which is housed within the decorative shell during periods of non-use. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120517 | CHALLENGE BASED INNOVATION SYSTEM - A challenge-based innovation kit includes a first piece and a second piece. The first piece includes a hub member and a wheel member. The wheel member is rotatably coupled to the hub member. The hub member defines a first mount portion. The wheel member defines a second mount portion opposing the first mount portion. The second piece includes a plurality of third mount portions for coupling the second piece to the first mount portion or the second mount portion. | 05-01-2014 |
Nicholas U. Webb, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120319827 | HAPTIC FEEDBACK DEVICE - A haptic feedback device configured to provide tactile or haptic feedback for an electronic device. The haptic device includes a platform operably secured to the electronic device to allow rotation about a center axis. An activating member is operably associated with the platform and configured to selectively cause the platform to rotate in a first direction. Also, the haptic feedback device includes a restoring member operably associated with the platform and configured to selectively return the platform to a first position after it has rotated for at least one of a select period of time or a select distance. | 12-20-2012 |
Nicholas Unger Webb, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120320558 | Electromagnetic Shielding Structures for Selectively Shielding Components on a Substrate - Electronic components on a substrate may be shielded using electromagnetic shielding structures. Insulating materials may be used to provide structural support and to help prevent electrical shorting between conductive materials and the components. The shielding structures may include compartments formed using metal fences that surround selected components or by injection molding plastic. The shielding structures may be formed using metal foil wrapped over the components and the substrate. Electronic components may be tested using test posts or traces to identify components that are faulty. The test posts or traces may be deposited on the substrate and may be used to convey test signals between test equipment and the components. After successful testing, the test posts may be permanently shielded. Alternatively, temporary shielding structures may be used to allow testing of individual components before an electronic device is fully assembled. | 12-20-2012 |
Peter Webb, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110228404 | Fiber-Coupled Collimator for Generating Multiple Collimated Optical Beams Having Different Wavelengths - An apparatus for providing multiple collimated light beams from optical fibers and the method for producing such beams. The apparatus includes first and second optical fibers that carry light of first and second wavelengths, respectively, a fixture that maintains the fibers in a fixed relationship to one another, and a collimating lens. Light from each of the first and second optical fibers diverges from a face of the fixture. The collimating lens produces first and second collimated light beams that are displaced relative to one another from the light leaving the face. The face of the fixture is positioned to correct for chromatic aberration in the lens. | 09-22-2011 |
Peter G. Webb, Menlo Park, CA US
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20080243396 | Systems and methods for sub-genomic region specific comparative genome hybridization probe selection - Systems and methods for using the same to select one or more comparative genome hybridization (CGH) probes specific for a sub-genomic region of interest are provided. Also provided are computer program products for executing the subject methods. | 10-02-2008 |
20090036319 | Methods and systems for pairwise filtering candidate probe nucleic acid sequences - Aspects of the invention include methods of systems of pairwise filtering candidate probe nucleic acid sequences. Aspects of the invention further include methods and systems of selecting candidate probe nucleic acid sequences from plurality thereof, which methods and systems employ a pairwise elimination ranked record of a plurality of candidate probe nucleic acids for a genomic region of interest. | 02-05-2009 |
20090275482 | Normalization Probes for Comparative Genome Hybridization Arrays - A method of selecting a set of normalization probes for use on a comparative genome hybridization array is provided. In certain embodiments, the method includes: a) selecting a first region of a genome to be evaluated by comparative genome hybridization to produce data; b) selecting a second region of the genome for normalization of the data, and c) selecting from a set of candidate probes a sub-set of normalization probes that detect the second region. | 11-05-2009 |
20100326862 | APPARATUS FOR PROTECTION OF MICROARRAYS FROM OXIDATIVE DEGRADATION - A slide cover for enclosing a region comprising an active region on a slide is provided. A slide cover and a slide are also provided. A slide cover for enclosing a region comprising an active region on a slide, where the slide is placed in a clamshell slide holder is also provided. | 12-30-2010 |
20100332953 | INSTRUMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods, systems and computer readable media for controlling an instrument in communication with a host computer are provided. Operations of an instrument that must be completed on schedule are controlled via an embedded controller embedded in the instrument. A complete status packet is sent to a host computer from the embedded controller Periodically, the embedded controller repeats the sending of a complete status packet to the host computer, wherein status values in the complete status packet are updated with each iteration of sending a complete status packet. | 12-30-2010 |
Richard Webb, Belmont, CA US
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20110096226 | Classifying Image Areas of a Video Signal - A method of enhancing picture quality of a video signal is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving base layer images of standard definition pictures from a base layer decoder; defining image areas of the standard definition pictures; classifying image areas into image types by assigning a class number; and generating enhanced pictures based upon the standard definition pictures and the classification of the image areas. A circuit for enhancing picture quality of a video signal is also disclosed. The circuit comprising a base layer decoder; a classifier coupled to the base layer decoder, the classifier generating a class number for image areas of a standard definition picture; a summing circuit coupled to the classifier; an exchange stream decoder coupled to the summing circuit, the exchange stream decoder generating an index; and a codebook table coupled to the summing circuit. The codebook table preferably stores a plurality of codevectors based upon the class number and the index. | 04-28-2011 |
20110298974 | Predictive Interpolation of a Video Signal - A method of enhancing picture quality of a video signal is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of generating an interpolated base frame image; receiving a first previously decoded difference picture; receiving a second previously decoded difference picture; generating a combined motion compensated difference surface; and generating a temporally interpolated enhanced picture based upon the interpolated base frame image and the combined motion compensated difference surface. A circuit for enhancing picture quality of a video signal is also disclosed. The circuit comprises a base decoder generating a base image of a standard definition picture; a temporal predictive interpolator coupled to the base decoder and generating an interpolated block; and a summing circuit coupled to the temporal predictive interpolator. The summing circuit preferably adds the interpolated block and a difference block. | 12-08-2011 |
20140294081 | Video Signal Predictive Interpolation - A method of enhancing picture quality of a video signal is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of generating an interpolated base frame image: receiving a first previously decoded difference picture; receding a second previously decoded difference picture; generating a combined motion compensated difference surface; and generating a temporally interpolated enhanced picture based upon the interpolated base frame image end the combined motion compensated difference surface. A circuit for enhancing picture quality of a video signal is also disclosed. The circuit comprises a base decoder generating a base image of a standard definition picture; a temporal predictive interpolator coupled to the base decoder and generating an interpolated block; and a summing circuit coupled to the temporal predictive interpolator. The summing circuit preferably adds the interpolated block and a difference block. | 10-02-2014 |
Richard Webb, Santa Ana, CA US
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20130218601 | ELECTRONIC MULTIPURPOSE CARD AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An electronic multipurpose card includes a biometric reader element for card activation and at least one interface connection for an external processor. A programmable memory is connected to the element and at least one port receives an additional memory module. A programmable magnetic stripe memory element stores data and a program selects among alternative data sets and alternative instruction sets input by either of the card issuer or the card user. A selection device is activated by the user to operate the application program and effect selection of any of the alternative data sets and the alternative instruction sets. The card has applications where the data and instructions stored on the card should only be available to a user for whom the card was issued. These applications include proprietary health care data and online gambling. A time out feature is included to prevent unauthorized use of the card after authorization. | 08-22-2013 |
Richard Webb, Dana Point, CA US
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20100250812 | ELECTRONIC MULTIPURPOSE CARD - Cards having functionality of multiple card types. A user simply selects the appropriate card type and date specific to that card type is made accessible to card readers or other data reading means. Certain cards include biometric readers that provide enhanced security against unauthorized use. Only the appropriate owner of the card is able to activate and use a card by way of a biometric scan of his/her own skin. | 09-30-2010 |
Richard S. Webb, Newport Beach, CA US
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20090236430 | INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA SMART AFFINITY CARD WITH FLASH MEMORY - A multipurpose card, including a multimedia card portion with tiny protrusions on its face and a second card portion with tiny recesses which mate with the protrusions, wherein the two card portions easily connect and come apart. The multimedia card portion includes a flash memory device, which can be a removable, and a plug for programming the flash memory device. The multimedia card portion can also include an elongated finger hole and ‘wings.’ The finger hole and wings allow a user to grip the multimedia card in one hand with a thumb and middle/ring finger and pop apart the second card portion with an index finger. | 09-24-2009 |
R. Kyle Webb, Carlsbad, CA US
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20150073549 | INTRAOCULAR LENS WITH ELASTIC MASK - Intraocular implants and methods of making intraocular implants are provided. The intraocular implant can include a lens body having a lens material and a mask having a mask material. The lens body can be secured to the mask. The mask material can include a modulus of elasticity that is greater than or equal to a modulus of elasticity of the lens material. | 03-12-2015 |
Robert R. Webb, Moss Beach, CA US
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20090124547 | COMPOUNDS FOR INTRACELLULAR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC MOIETIES TO NERVE CELLS - A compound for delivering a non-cytotoxic therapeutic moiety into nerve cells, the compound having the general formula: | 05-14-2009 |
20090286732 | COMPOUNDS FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AND IMAGING MOIETIES TO NERVE CELLS - The invention features compounds of the general formula: | 11-19-2009 |
Robert R. Webb, Rancho Penasquitos, CA US
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20100266492 | COMPOUNDS FOR INTRACELLULAR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC MOIETIES TO NERVE CELLS - A compound for delivering a non-cytotoxic therapeutic moiety into nerve cells, the compound having the general formula: | 10-21-2010 |
20130123175 | Compounds for Delivery of Therapeutic And Imaging Moieties to Nerve Cells - The invention features compounds of the general formula: | 05-16-2013 |
Robert R. Webb, San Diego, CA US
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20080306114 | Human G Protein-Coupled Receptor and Modulators Thereof for the Treatment of Hyperglycemia and Related Disorders - The present invention relates to methods of identifying whether one or more candidate compounds is a modulator of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) or a modulator of blood glucose concentration. In certain embodiments, the GPCR is human. The present invention also relates to methods of using a modulator of the GPCR. A preferred modulator is agonist. Agonists of the invention are useful as therapeutic agents for lowering blood glucose concentration, for preventing or treating certain metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes, and for preventing or treating a complication of an elevated blood glucose concentration, such as atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke, hypertension and peripheral vascular disease. | 12-11-2008 |
Rodney Webb, Compton, CA US
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20130023387 | Door Mounted Support Apparatus for a punching bag - A door mounted support apparatus for a punching bag having two main components: (1) a main support bracket; and (2) a punching bag support bracket. The main support bracket includes a first horizontal bar and a second opposite side horizontal bar. The first and second horizontal bars are connected via two parallel curved arms. The main support bracket is mounted to a door frame by extending the first horizontal bar in front of the side door jambs and hooking the second horizontal bar behind the top door jamb. Adjustable clamps on the curved arms and on the first horizontal bar are used to tighten and secure the main support bracket to the door frame. The punching bag support bracket is then inserted into slots on the first horizontal bar and locked into position with locking pins. A punching bag is suspended from the punching bag support bracket. | 01-24-2013 |
Rodney Nathaniel Webb, Bellflower, CA US
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20120285337 | Taco frying apparatus that presses and shapes multiple tortillas into a "V" shape form that can be dipped into a standard home deep fryer. - The multiple taco shaping and frying apparatus allows for five to ten tortillas to be pressed and formed into the perfect “V” shaped form and submerged into a standard home use deep fryer or pot. | 11-15-2012 |
Ronald A. Webb, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20090036160 | DIRECT RF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER AND METHOD - A direct digital radio having a high speed RF front end in communication with an antenna, and a radio subsystem that can be configured to form a multi-channel, full duplex transceiver system. The high speed RF front end provides a digital signal to the radio subsystem. Each transceiver includes a waveform processing subsystem that makes use of a linear, phase-B cubic spline interpolating finite impulse response (IFIR) filter for filtering the received RF signal substantially entirely in the digital domain. The linear phase-B, cubic spline IFIR filter requires significantly fewer hardware components than traditional FIR filters and is ideally suited for implementation using Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technology. | 02-05-2009 |
Russell Webb, Cupertino, CA US
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20140071308 | Automatic Image Orientation and Straightening through Image Analysis - Systems, methods, and computer readable media for adjusting the orientation of an image frame and a scene depicted in the image frame are described. In general, techniques are disclosed for analyzing an image with one or more feature detectors to identify features in the image. An alignment or position associated with one or more features identified in the image may be used to determine a proper orientation for the image frame. The image can then be rotated to the proper orientation. It may also be determined if a scene depicted in the image is properly aligned in the rotated image orientation. If not, alignment information associated with the identified features may be utilized to straighten the depicted scene. | 03-13-2014 |
Russell Y. Webb, Cupertino, CA US
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20130229541 | Structure Histograms - Systems, methods, and computer readable media expounding “Structure Histograms” and their use are presented. Structure Histograms may be described as histograms whose individual entries (values) express a functional relationship between a given pixel (or group of pixels) and its neighboring pixels. As such, Structure Histograms capture information about the structure of an image in so far as they record information related to the relative placement of pixels within an image (e.g., are pixels of a common value closely spaced or spaced far apart). Structure Histograms may be generated from tonal pixel values (e.g., red, green and blue values), luminance pixel values (e.g., gray scale pixel values) or cross-channel pixel values (e.g., red-luminance, green-blue, or green-blue-luminance pixel values). Structure Histograms may be used in a number of image processing contexts such as, for example, automated image enhancement operations. | 09-05-2013 |
20140071148 | Applying a Realistic Artistic Texture to Images - Techniques are disclosed to provide user control over the manipulation of a digital image. The disclosed techniques enable a user to apply various textures that mimic traditional artistic media to a selected image. User selection of a texture level results in the blending of texturized versions of the selected image in accordance with the selected texture level. User selection of a color level results in the adjustment of color properties of the selected image that are included in the output image. Control of the image selection, texture type selection, texture level selection, and color level selection may be provided through an intuitive graphical user interface. | 03-13-2014 |
Russell Y. Webb, San Jose, CA US
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20090087095 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDWRITING RECOGNITION WITH SCROLLING INPUT HISTORY AND IN-PLACE EDITING - A computer implemented method for a touch screen user interface for a computer system. A first touchscreen area is provided for accepting text input strokes. A second touchscreen area is provided for displaying recognized text from the text input strokes. The text input strokes are displayed in the first touchscreen area. The text input strokes are recognized and the resulting recognized text is displayed in the second touchscreen area. A portion of the recognized text is displayed in the first touchscreen area, wherein the portion of the recognized text is shown as the text input strokes are recognized. The portion of the recognized text displayed scrolls as the new text input strokes are recognized. The portion of the recognized text in the first touchscreen area can be displayed in a different format with respect to the recognized text in the second touchscreen area. The text input strokes in a first part of the first touchscreen area are graphically shown as they are being recognized by the computer system. The touchscreen user interface method can be implemented on a PID (personal information device) and can be implemented on a palmtop computer system. | 04-02-2009 |
20120306906 | Color-Space Selective Darkness and Lightness Adjustment - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for color-space selective darkness and lightness improvements. In one aspect, a method accessing multiple pixels that represent a digital image in an RGB color space. The accessed pixels are processed based on a darkness of the digital image resulting in a first set of processed pixels, and separately based on a lightness of the digital image resulting in a second set of processed pixels. Both sets of processed pixels are combined to generate a processed output image. | 12-06-2012 |
20120308131 | Image Content-Based Color Balancing - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for applying color balancing to at least a portion of a digital image based on the digital image content. The color balancing process preferably operates in a gamma modified color space, transformed into an opponent color space with separate luminance and chromatic channels. The method also includes identifying a difference of at least one of the chromatic channels between an average color, determined for a region of interest in the digital image, and an ideal reference color for the feature the user desires to correct, as a basis for the color balancing process. | 12-06-2012 |
20130235070 | MULTI OPERATION SLIDER - Some embodiments provide an image editing application with a novel color modification slider tool. In some embodiments, this tool adjusts one or more color attributes (e.g., one or more color channels) of different pixels differently when moved in one direction, and adjusts one or more color attributes of the same pixel differently when moved in another direction. The movement of this tool is in a straight line in some embodiments, while it is along an angular arc (e.g., along the circumference of a full or partial circle or elliptical shape) in other embodiments. This tool in some embodiments is a novel saturation tool that produces non-photorealistic effects by treating differently the highly saturated and lowly saturated pixels of an image. Specifically, in some embodiments, the saturation tool performs either (1) a positive de-saturation effect that de-saturates the low saturated pixels of an image while enhancing the saturation of the high saturated pixels, or (2) a negative de-saturation effect that de-saturates the high saturated pixels of the image while leaving intact or slightly modifying the saturation level of the lowly saturated pixels. For an original image that has some saturated pixels, both these effects produce grey looking images but the first effect has more saturated pixels and hence looks a bit more non-photorealistic because of it contains grey and colorful pixels. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236091 | METHOD AND INTERFACE FOR CONVERTING IMAGES TO GRAYSCALE - A method and apparatus for generating a grayscale image. The method and apparatus receive a single value. From the single value, the method and apparatus generate a set of grayscale weighting values. The method and apparatus generate the grayscale based on a color image and the set of grayscale weighting values. By limiting the number of values to a single value, the method and apparatus prevents a user from arbitrarily selecting a number of possible weighting values which could result in a grayscale image that is too dim or too bright. This single control method and apparatus quickly and efficiently produces a grayscale image that is neither too bright nor too dim. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239057 | UNIFIED SLIDER CONTROL FOR MODIFYING MULTIPLE IMAGE PROPERTIES - Some embodiments provide a novel user interface (UI) tool that is a unified slider control, which includes multiple sliders that slide along a region. The region is a straight line in some embodiments, while it is an angular arc in other embodiments. In some embodiments, the unified slider control is used in a media editing application to allow a user to modify several different properties of the image by moving several different sliders along the region. Each slider is associated with a property of the image. A position of the slider in the region corresponds to a value of the property associated with the slider. | 09-12-2013 |
20130328906 | GRAY COLOR BALANCE TOOLS FOR EDITING IMAGES - Some embodiments provide a method that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for color balancing an image. The method provides a display area for displaying the image. The method provides several color balance modes. The method provides a user interface (UI) control associated with a color balance mode in the several color balance modes. The UI control performs a color balance operation on the image by (1) identifying a color cast in the image and (2) modifying pixels in the image based on the pixels' luminance values in order to reduce the color cast in the image. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329993 | AUTOMATED COLOR BALANCE TOOLS FOR EDITING IMAGES - Some embodiments provide a method of automatically color balancing an image. The method receives a selection of a user interface (UI) item to automatically color balance the image using a color balance tool that includes several color balance modes. In response to the selection, the method analyzes the image based on a set of criteria. Based on the analysis, the method automatically selects a color balance mode from the several color balance modes of the color balance tool. Upon selecting the color balance mode, the method uses the color balance mode to automatically apply a set of color balance operations to the image. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329994 | COLOR BALANCE TOOLS FOR EDITING IMAGES - Some embodiments provide a method for color balancing an image. The method receives a first selection of a first mode of a color balance tool that includes several different color balance modes. Each color balance mode is for applying color balance operations to the image. The method uses the first mode of the color balance tool to apply a first set of color balance operations to the image. The method receives a second selection to switch from the first mode to a second mode of the color balance tool. The method uses the second mode of the color balance tool to apply a second set of color balance operations to the image. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329995 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-STAGE AUTO-ENHANCEMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHS - Some embodiments of the image editing and organizing application described herein provide a multi-stage automatic enhancement process. The process takes an input image and feeds it through multiple different enhancement operations. The multiple enhancement operations of some embodiments are carried out in a particular order. In some embodiments, the particular order starts with exposure adjustment, then a white balance adjustment, then a vibrancy adjustment, then a tonal response curve adjustment, then a shadow lift adjustment. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329996 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTO-ENHANCING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH TONAL RESPONSE CURVES - Some embodiments of the image editing and organizing application described herein provide a method of adjusting an image that includes a tonal response curve adjustment stage. In the tonal response curve adjustment stage, the method sets a black point and a white point for a tonal response curve and tempers the settings. The method sets a median point and mid-tone contrast points, ensures that the mid-tone contrast points can increase, but not decrease the mid-tone contrast, and then temper the mid-tone contrast points. The method then adjusts the image according to the tonal response curve generated from the points. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329997 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTO-ENHANCING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH SHADOW LIFT ADJUSTMENTS - Some embodiments of the image editing and organizing application described herein provide an automatic enhancement process that includes a shadow lift adjustment. The process takes an input image and enhances the contrast of darker parts of the image. The process uses a structure histogram to determine an amount of shadow lift adjustment to apply to the image. The process tempers this adjustment based on an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) value of the image. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329998 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTO-ENHANCING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH SATURATION ADJUSTMENTS - Some embodiments of the image editing and organizing application described herein provide an automatic enhancement process that includes vibrancy adjustment. The vibrancy adjustment increases the saturation of multiple pixels. The saturation of each pixel is determined by subtracting the lowest component value from the highest component value. The process determines an overall saturation of the image using a histogram. The histogram is generated using doubled saturation values for pixels with blue and green as the highest component value. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332866 | TEMPERED AUTO-ADJUSTING, IMAGE-EDITING OPERATION - Some embodiments provide a novel method for tempering an adjustment of an image to account for prior adjustments to the image. The adjustment in some embodiments is an automatic exposure adjustment. The method performs an operation for a first adjustment on a first set of parameters (e.g., saturation, sharpness, luminance). The method compares the first set of parameters to a second set of parameters to produce a third set of parameters that expresses the difference between the first adjustment and a second adjustment. The method performs a third operation to produce an adjusted image. The first set of parameters quantify a set of prior adjustments to the image by an image capturing device when the image was captured in some embodiments. The second set of parameters is a set of target parameters. The third set of parameters specify the tempered adjustment of the image. | 12-12-2013 |
20140063047 | DUOTONE EFFECT - For an image editing application, a tool in a graphical user interface (GUI) for generating a duotone version of a subject image is provided. The tool includes several aligned thumbnail images in a slider, each thumbnail image occupying a spatial position in the slider that represents a unique range of colors. Each thumbnail image is a miniature version of the subject image that is generated based on a color within the unique range of colors represented by the spatial position of the thumbnail image. The tool determines a first color selection based on a position of a selector in the slider and a second color selection based on a complementary color of the first color selection. The tool then uses the determined color selections to generate a duotone version of the subject image. | 03-06-2014 |
Shaun Webb, San Francisco, CA US
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20140164086 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTING AND INCENTIVIZING CONSUMERS - Systems and processes are disclosed for assisting and incentivizing a user to save money by avoiding impulsive purchases. In certain embodiments, disclosed embodiments may include mechanisms to receive a user-defined goal for saving money and to receive item identifying information relating to an item not purchased by the user in accomplishing the goal. The disclosed embodiments also include mechanisms that determine the price of the item based on the identifying information and determine the amount of savings based on the price of the item. The disclosed embodiments may also be configured to determine and offer a reward to the user based on the amount of savings and to provide to the user a history record of one or more items not purchased in accomplishing the user's goal. | 06-12-2014 |
20140164234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPLITTING A BILL ASSOCIATED WITH A RECEIPT - Systems and processes are disclosed for providing bill splitting processes for splitting a bill amount among a set of purchasers. In one example, the disclosed embodiments may receive receipt information reflecting a bill to be split among a group of purchasers. The disclosed embodiments may parse the receipt information to extract one or more items or services having monetary value and generate a list of the items or services included in the receipt. The disclosed embodiments may also identify the group of purchasers that will participate in paying a proportion of the bill associated with the receipt. Further, disclosed embodiments may be configured to determine a proportion of payment of the total amount of the bill for each purchaser in the group of purchasers. In addition, the disclosed embodiments may be configured to provide mechanisms that enable at least one purchaser to provide payment for the at least one purchaser's payment amount for the bill, such as providing interfaces that allow the user to pay electronically using e-commerce payment systems or financial service products. | 06-12-2014 |
Steven L. Webb, Murrieta, CA US
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20140305606 | SIZING COMPOSITION - A sizing composition includes from about 3 kg/ton to about 15 kg/ton of calcium propionate, an additive, and a balance of water. The additive is selected from the group consisting of starch, an optical brightener, a biocide, a defoamer, a surface size agent, a wet strength additive, and combinations thereof. The sizing composition has a pH ranging from 7 to 8. | 10-16-2014 |
20140307025 | INKJET RECORDING MATERIAL - An inkjet recording material that contains a supporting substrate and an image-receiving layer formed on at least one side of the supporting substrate, said layer including at least one inorganic pigment, and a latex binder having the formula (I). Also disclosed herein are the method of making said inkjet recording material and a method for producing printed images that encompasses using said recording material. | 10-16-2014 |
Steven L. Webb, Murietta, CA US
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20140084990 | DISPLAY WITH TOUCH SENSING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a kit for making a touch-sensitive personalized display includes a first medium that is foldable according to score lines to form a cavity. The first medium includes an adhesion surface to receive a personalized second medium, and a back surface opposite the adhesion surface. The second medium includes a personalization surface to receive a user selected-image, and includes a rear surface opposite the personalization surface to adhere to the first medium's adhesion surface. The kit includes a conductive touch sensing system to detect a user touch at the personalization surface and to trigger an action at an electronic device responsive to detection of the touch. | 03-27-2014 |
Steven L. Webb, San Diego, CA US
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20140118449 | WHITE PRE-TREATMENT COMPOSITION - A white pre-treatment composition and printing method using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. Said white pre-treatment composition encompasses a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and, at least, 8 wt % of a titanium dioxide particles dispersion. Also disclosed is an ink-set containing said white pre-treatment composition and, at least, an ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a colorant. | 05-01-2014 |
William Webb, San Francisco, CA US
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William Webb, Redwood City, CA US
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20100246112 | COVER FOR DEVICE - A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of the device, wherein the opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with the interface component while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may further include a second portion enclosing the opening on all sides. | 09-30-2010 |