Gerber, US
Allen Gerber, High Falls, NY US
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20090040032 | Hybrid drive mode indicator - A motorized vehicle that is capable of operating in a mode in which motive power is being supplied wholly or partially from electric power is provided with an exterior indicator showing this mode of operation to other vehicle operators. In this way other drivers are alerted to the fact that the vehicle is under electric power and is not likely to be accelerated, particularly uphill. | 02-12-2009 |
20110015611 | Aspiration prevention mechanism - A patient angle sensor is employed in conjunction with gastric feeding devices to shut off or to reverse the flow of fluid in the tube when the angle of a bed ridden patient becomes sufficient to allow gastric juices to percolate up through the esophagus and into the patient's lungs. In this way incidents of aspirational pneumonia in hospitalized patients is significantly reduced or eliminated. | 01-20-2011 |
20110140880 | Power delivery with power source identification - A system and method is described in which energy source identification information is impressed upon electrical conductors employed in an electrical energy distribution network. The present invention negates the concept that electrical energy in a power distribution system is or should be treated as a fungible quantity. The present invention provides a mechanism by which end-users are rendered capable of determining and requesting that the electrical energy being provided to them is derived from renewable resources in general or from specific renewable resources. The present invention also enhances the capabilities for monitoring and controlling the production of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide. | 06-16-2011 |
20110223896 | Meeting mode for cell phones - A cellular telephone or other portable communication device is provided with program instructions which cause the device to be set into a “meeting mode” by a user. When in this mode, callers are provided with a message indicating the meeting status. The called party is preferably then provided with the option of responding to questions from the caller by selectably activating button icons on a user interface which cause an audio transmission to the called party which is not also transmitted to the device's external speaker. The icons are labeled with such short responses such as: NO, YES, MAYBE, OKAY, MORE, LESS, TODAY, TOMORROW, and NEVER. | 09-15-2011 |
20120191038 | RETROFITTABLE ASPIRATION PREVENTION MECHANISM FOR PATIENTS - A device is employed that can be retrofit onto existing feed pumps to remediate the problem of fluid aspiration in patients being fed through a feeding tube from the pump. In one embodiment the feeding pump is plugged into the device which is plugged into a power outlet. A patient angle sensor triggers power cutoff to the pump and stoppage of fluid flow. The angle sensor and operating program may be part of a smart phone. Power to the pump may be shut off due to a Bluetooth signal from the smart phone to a Bluetooth controlled power strip into which the pump is plugged to receive power. | 07-26-2012 |
Anthony Gerber, Denver, CO US
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20120094945 | Discovery of Selective Glucocorticoid Receptor Modulators by Multiplexed Reporter Screening - The invention relates to assays to detect selective gene regulation by ligand dependent transcription factors. The invention also relates to selective modulators of the glucocortocoid receptor for treatment of inflammation and allergic and immune-mediated diseases. | 04-19-2012 |
Clifford Gerber, West Linn, OR US
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20100083541 | ARTICLES WITH RETRACTABLE TRACTION ELEMENTS - Articles of manufacture and articles of wear may include one or more traction elements. Portions of the traction elements may be extendable and/or retractable. The traction elements have at least a two-plate construction that is designed to moderate a force that is applied to one of the plates. This construction may be used in articles of footwear having cleats or other traction elements. force applied by a wearer's foot may be moderated by the two-plate construction. | 04-08-2010 |
20120291315 | Articles with Retractable Traction Elements - Articles of manufacture and articles of wear may include one or more traction elements. Portions of the traction elements may be extendable and/or retractable. The traction elements have at least a two-plate construction that is designed to moderate a force that is applied to one of the plates. This construction may be used in articles of footwear having cleats or other traction elements. A force applied by a wearer's foot may be moderated by the two-plate construction. | 11-22-2012 |
David Gerber, Exton, PA US
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20110160864 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT FOR TRANSFORAMINAL POSTERIOR LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION PROCEDURE - An intervertebral implant for fusing vertebrae is disclosed. The implant may have a body with curved, posterior and anterior faces separated by two narrow implant ends, superior and inferior faces having a plurality of undulating surfaces for contacting vertebral endplates, and at least one depression in the anterior or posterior face for engagement by an insertion tool. The implant may also have one or more vertical through-channels extending through the implant from the superior face to the inferior face, a chamfer on the superior and inferior surfaces at one of the narrow implant ends, and/or a beveled edge along a perimeter of the superior and inferior faces. The implant configuration facilitates transforaminal insertion of the implant into a symmetric position about the midline of the spine so that a single implant provides balanced support to the spinal column. The implant may be formed of a plurality of interconnecting bodies assembled to form a single unit. An implantation kit and method are also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
David Gerber, West Chester, PA US
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20090270992 | ARTIFICIAL INTERVERTEBRAL DISC IMPLANT - The invention relates to an artificial intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae. The artificial intervertebral disc is preferably designed to restore disc height and natural disc curvature, allow for a natural range of motion, absorb shock and provide resistance to motion and axial compression. Furthermore, the intervertebral disc may be used in the cervical, the thoracic, or the lumbar regions of the spine. The artificial intervertebral disc may include either singularly or in combination: an interior including at least one spring member preferably incorporating an arcuate surface member, a flexible core, the flexible core preferably being a slotted core, a ring spring, a winged leaf spring, a leaf spring, or the articulating member preferably being attached to one of the endplate by an intermediate shock absorbing element. Moreover, the interior may include a fluid; a valve for injecting fluid into the interior of the disk; a central region having a stiffness that is preferably greater than the stiffness of the outer regions thus enabling the disc to pivot about the central region. The central pivot may be formed by a center opening, a central chamber, an inner core or a central cable. | 10-29-2009 |
20100076443 | DRILLING/MILLING GUIDE AND KEEL CUT PREPARATION SYSTEM - An instrument system, associated milling or drilling guide and method include use of a trial implant of a size corresponding to an actual implant for the intervertebral space, with a milling guide mounted on the trial implant. The milling guide includes a longitudinal guide chamber which is tapered from a forward end to a rearward end. The system also includes a cutting tool which is received in the guide chamber in order to form a cutout in an adjacent vertebra. This cutting tool includes a bearing member which pivotally engages the rearward end to form a pivot axis for the cutting tool in the tapered guide chamber. Either the milling guide can be inverted to form the cutout in the other vertebra; or the milling guide can be provided with two guide chambers, to be used with one cutting tool moved between them or two respective cutting tools. | 03-25-2010 |
20100131016 | LESS INVASIVE SURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHODS - A system for performing a less invasive surgical procedure and, in particular, devices and methods for spinal fixation. The system comprises dilation tool(s), at least one working/insertion cannula, a plurality of screws, at least one fixation rod for connecting the screws, and a rod inserter. The dilation tool(s) may be used to dilate an incision made in a patient to form an opening. Thereafter, a drill may be used to form holes in the vertebrae. An insertion cannula may be attached to a screw and inserted into the opening. The screws may be polyaxial screws and may be inserted into the vertebrae using a screwdriver. An operator may then move the insertion cannula to manipulate a head portions of the screws such that the head portions may be aligned to receive a fixation rod. A rod inserter may be used to insert a fixation rod into the head portions. After the fixation rod is in place, it may be locked to the screws, thereby fixing the system in place on the spine. | 05-27-2010 |
20100217395 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH KEEL - An intervertebral implant component of an intervertebral implant includes an outer surface for engaging an adjacent vertebra and an inner surface. A keel extends from the outer surface and is designed to be disposed in a slot provided in the adjacent vertebra. This keel extends in a plane which is non-perpendicular to the outer surface; and preferably there are two of the keels extending from the outer surface which are preferably offset laterally from one another. In another embodiment, an anterior shelf is provided at an anterior end of the outer surface, and this anterior shelf extends vertically away from the inner surface in order to help prevent bone growth from the adjacent vertebra towards the inner surface. Further in accordance with disclosed embodiments, various materials, shapes and forms of construction of the component and/or keel provide various benefits. | 08-26-2010 |
20120016480 | ARTIFICIAL INTERVERTEBRAL DISC IMPLANT - An intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an anterior side; a posterior side; a first lateral side; a second lateral side; an upper endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the upper endplate is adapted for contacting a first vertebra; a lower endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the lower endplate is adapted for contacting a second vertebra; and an elastic membrane extending from the inner surface of the upper endplate to the inner surface of the lower endplate and defining an inner volume that is at least partially filled with a fluid, wherein the elastic membrane is affixed to the inner surface of the upper endplate and to the inner surface of the lower endplate. | 01-19-2012 |
20130079783 | DRILLING/MILLING GUIDE AND KEEL CUT PREPARATION SYSTEM - An instrument system, associated milling or drilling guide and method include use of a trial implant of a size corresponding to an actual implant for the intervertebral space, with a milling guide mounted on the trial implant. The system also includes a cutting tool which is used to form a cutout in an adjacent vertebra. | 03-28-2013 |
20130226303 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT FOR TRANSFORAMINAL POSTERIOR LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION PROCEDURE - An intervertebral implant for fusing vertebrae is disclosed. The implant may have a body with curved, posterior and anterior faces separated by two narrow implant ends, superior and inferior faces having a plurality of undulating surfaces for contacting vertebral endplates, and at least one depression in the anterior or posterior face for engagement by an insertion tool. The implant may also have one or more vertical through-channels extending through the implant from the superior face to the inferior face, a chamfer on the superior and inferior surfaces at one of the narrow implant ends, and/or a beveled edge along a perimeter of the superior and inferior faces. The implant configuration facilitates transforaminal insertion of the implant into a symmetric position about the midline of the spine so that a single implant provides balanced support to the spinal column. The implant may be formed of a plurality of interconnecting bodies assembled to form a single unit. An implantation kit and method are also disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
20150182345 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH KEEL - An intervertebral implant component of an intervertebral implant includes an outer surface for engaging an adjacent vertebra and an inner surface. A keel extends from the outer surface and is designed to be disposed in a slot provided in the adjacent vertebra. This keel extends in a plane which is non-perpendicular to the outer surface; and preferably there are two of the keels extending from the outer surface which are preferably offset laterally from one another. In another embodiment, an anterior shelf is provided at an anterior end of the outer surface, and this anterior shelf extends vertically away from the inner surface in order to help prevent bone growth from the adjacent vertebra towards the inner surface. Further in accordance with disclosed embodiments, various materials, shapes and forms of construction of the component and/or keel provide various benefits. | 07-02-2015 |
David Gerber, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110274666 | METHOD OF ENGRAFTING CELLS FROM SOLID TISSUES - A method of repairing diseased or dysfunctional organs or of establishing a model system of a disease state is provided. For repairing diseased organs, the method involves engraftment of cells from healthy tissue of the diseased or dysfunctional organ admixed with gel-forming biomaterials and nutrient medium, signaling molecules and extracellular matrix components that can be made insoluble rapidly upon transplantation to form a graft. In this way, the graft mimics the complexity of the native microenvironment with a minimum number of components that allow transplantation of cells to successfully engraft, expand and then rebuild part or the entirety of the diseased or dysfunctional organ. In the case of using grafting methods for establishing a disease model, diseased cells may be transplanted in the biomaterials and into experimental hosts. | 11-10-2011 |
David A. Gerber, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20140301985 | METHOD OF TREATING PANCREATIC AND LIVER CONDITIONS BY ENDOSCOPIC-MEDIATED (OR LAPAROSCOPIC-MEDIATED) TRANSPLANTATION OF STEM CELLS INTO/ONTO BILE DUCT WALLS OF PARTICULAR REGIONS OF THE BILIARY TREE - A method of repairing diseased or dysfunctional pancreas or liver is provided. The method involves preparation of a suspension of stem cells and/or progenitor cells such as biliary tree stem cells, hepatic stem cells, pancreatic stem cells or their descendants, committed progenitor cells, from healthy tissue of the patient or of the biliary tree of a non-autologous donor and engrafting the cells into the wall of bile ducts near to the organ to be treated. The graft consists of stem cells or progenitors that are admixed with biomaterials and, optionally, with cytokines and/or native epithelial-mesenchymal cells appropriate for the maturational lineage stage of the cells to be engrafted. The cells are specifically introduced to the hepato-pancreatic common duct of the subject for treatment of pancreatic conditions or to the bile duct wall near to the liver for treatment of liver conditions and allowed to migrate to the pancreas or to the liver and expand and then rebuild part or the entirety of the diseased or dysfunctional organ. | 10-09-2014 |
David J. Gerber, Somerville, MA US
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20110172158 | TARGETS, METHODS, AND REAGENTS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA - The present invention provides targets, methods, and reagents for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia and related conditions. The invention provides methods for the diagnosis of schizophrenia and susceptibility to schizophrenia by detection of polymorphisms, mutations, variations, alterations in expression, etc., in calcineurin genes or calcineurin interacting genes, or polymorphisms linked to such genes. The invention provides oligonucleotides, arrays, and antibodies for detection of polymorphisms and variants. The invention provides transgenic mice having alterations in such genes. The invention also provides methods of treating schizophrenia by administering compounds that target these genes. The invention further provides screening methods for identifying such compounds and compounds obtained by performing the screens. | 07-14-2011 |
20110288027 | TARGETS, METHODS, AND REAGENTS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SCHIZOPHRENIA - The present invention provides targets, methods, and reagents for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia and related conditions. The invention provides methods for the diagnosis of schizophrenia and susceptibility to schizophrenia by detection of polymorphisms, mutations, variations, alterations in expression, etc., in calcineurin genes or calcineurin interacting genes, or polymorphisms linked to such genes. The invention provides oligonucleotides, arrays, and antibodies for detection of polymorphisms and variants. The invention provides transgenic mice having alterations in such genes. The invention also provides methods of treating schizophrenia by administering compounds that target these genes. The invention further provides screening methods for identifying such compounds and compounds obtained by performing the screens. | 11-24-2011 |
20120159656 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING COGNITIVE DEFECTS - The present invention provides, in some aspects, methods for identifying agents useful in treating disorders or conditions associated with cognitive deficits. In some aspects, the invention provides methods for detecting a cognitive deficit in a subject. | 06-21-2012 |
20130295016 | SIGNATURES OF ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC OSCILLATIONS - The present invention provides, in some aspects, methods for identifying and evaluating signatures in electroencephalographic oscillations that occur during onset of an exploratory activity in a subject. | 11-07-2013 |
David M. Gerber, East Syracuse, NY US
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20100040421 | System for Pneumatically Conveying Particulate Material - An apparatus for pneumatically conveying particulate material from a container to an application site includes a mill that is operative to reduce the particle size of the material. The apparatus further includes a blower. Pneumatic lines are configured to connect the blower pneumatically with the application site through the container to convey material-laden air from the container to the application site. The pneumatic lines are configured for connection in alternative milling and non-milling arrangements. | 02-18-2010 |
David W. Gerber, Birmingham, AL US
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20100286025 | SYNTHETIC APOLIPOPROTEIN E MIMICKING POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides novel synthetic apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-mimicking peptides wherein the receptor binding domain of apolipoprotein E is covalently linked to 18A, the well characterized lipid-associating model class A amphipathic helical peptide, or a modified version thereof. Such peptides enhance low density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) binding to and degradation by fibroblast or HepG2 cells. Also provided are possible applications of the synthetic peptides in lowering human plasma LDL/VLDL cholesterol levels, thus inhibiting atherosclerosis. The present invention also relates to synthetic peptides that can improve HDL function and/or exert anti-inflammatory properties. | 11-11-2010 |
Donald S. Gerber, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20090122618 | Method for Programming and Erasing an Array of NMOS EEPROM Cells that Minimizes Bit Disturbances and Voltage Withstand Requirements for the Memory Array and Supporting Circuits - A method for programming and erasing an array of NMOS electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) cells that minimizes bit disturbances and high voltage requirements for the memory array cells and supporting circuits. In addition, the array of N-channel memory cells may be separated into independently programmable memory segments by creating multiple, electrically isolated P-wells upon which the memory segments are fabricated. The multiple, electrically isolated P-wells may be created, for example, by p-n junction isolation or dielectric isolation. | 05-14-2009 |
20100302857 | METHOD OF PROGRAMMING AN ARRAY OF NMOS EEPROM CELLS THAT MINIMIZES BIT DISTURBANCES AND VOLTAGE WITHSTAND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MEMORY ARRAY AND SUPPORTING CIRCUITS - A method for programming and erasing an array of NMOS electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) cells that minimizes bit disturbances and high voltage requirements for the memory array cells and supporting circuits. In addition, the array of N-channel memory cells may be separated into independently programmable memory segments by creating multiple, electrically isolated P-wells upon which the memory segments are fabricated. The multiple, electrically isolated P-wells may be created, for example, by p-n junction isolation or dielectric isolation. | 12-02-2010 |
Donna E. Gerber, Mason, OH US
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20110083705 | ENGINE WASH SYSTEM - A system for washing a gas turbine engine, the gas turbine engine having an inlet and an exhaust, the exhaust having an inner surface and an outer surface. The system comprises: a containment structure for capturing gaseous, liquid, and solid material emerging from the engine; a filtration system for separating the gaseous, liquid, and solid material; and a retaining ring for securing the containment structure to said exhaust; wherein the retaining ring is adjustable in at least one of size and shape so as to sealingly engage the inner surface of the exhaust. | 04-14-2011 |
20110108062 | METHOD OF WASHING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method of washing a gas turbine engine, the method comprising the steps of: providing a gas turbine engine, the engine having an intake and an exhaust, the exhaust having an inner surface and an outer surface; providing a system for washing gas turbine engines, the system including a containment structure; releasably securing the containment structure to the inner surface via a retaining ring; introducing a wash liquid into the intake; and collecting the wash liquid in the containment structure. | 05-12-2011 |
Douglas E. Gerber, North Canton, OH US
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20100005613 | WET/DRY FLOOR CLEANING UNIT AND METHOD OF CLEANING - A floor cleaning device comprises a base portion for movement along a surface and a handle portion pivotally connected to the base. The base portion further includes a suction nozzle and a brush assembly for agitating the surface, wherein the brush assembly and the nozzle assembly are in a first position raised off of the surface for vacuuming saw the surface, and the nozzle assembly is lowered to a second position contacting the surface for collecting and picking up liquid and dirt from the surface. A method of cleaning a surface by first dry vacuuming the surface using a cleaning unit in which the nozzle assembly is raised to pick up particles and then wet vacuuming the floor with the nozzle assembly lowered to collect and pick up dirt from the floor mixed with cleaning solution distributed on the floor. | 01-14-2010 |
20110302731 | WET/DRY FLOOR CLEANING UNIT - A floor cleaning device including a base assembly for movement along a surface, a handle, a nozzle, a nozzle lifting mechanism, a brush, a brush lifting mechanism, a recovery tank, and a liquid distribution system. The nozzle lifting mechanism moving the nozzle relative to the base assembly and the surface and the brush lifting mechanism moving the brush relative to the base assembly and the surface. | 12-15-2011 |
Dyanna T. Gerber, Falls Church, VA US
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20130132515 | Method And Apparatus For Enabling Recipient Interaction With A Content Stream - Passive advertising via a video display unit or radio passive advertising is performed through the insertion of commercials at specific time locations based on signaling provided in a video or audio broadcast stream. However, such advertising systems do not take advantage of a recipient's first impulse to react to the advertisement, thereby losing a potential sale. Embodiments disclosed herein provide a recipient of a video display or radio broadcasts with real-time information on products (e.g., goods or services) placed in the video display or radio broadcasts. In addition, embodiments provide the recipient with a real-time opportunity to gather information or to respond to requests (e.g., marketing requests) at the time associated with the recipient's initial impulse to act in response to receiving the video display or radio broadcast. | 05-23-2013 |
Elliot M. Gerber, Berwyn, PA US
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20140094893 | DIASTOLIC CORONARY STENT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM FOR PRECISE BIFURCATION LESION STENTING - A system is provided for precise stent deployment in synchronization with the cardiac cycle. The system comprises a cable set having a first connector for connection to a source of a signal that is indicative of the status of the cardiac cycle, and a second connector for connection to a processor. A processor is provided for converting cardiac cycle data into a control signal for controlling inflation of a balloon catheter such that the balloon catheter reaches inflation at a point within the range of from about 55% to about 85% into the R-R interval. An inflation pump is provided, for inflating a balloon responsive to the control signal. A third connector is provided in communication with the inflation pump, for releasable connection to a balloon catheter. The system may also comprise a balloon catheter, in communication with the inflation pump via the third connector. | 04-03-2014 |
Evan Dalton Gerber, Bethlehem, PA US
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20150231769 | Impact Tools with Torque-Limited Swinging Weight Impact Mechanisms - Illustrative embodiments impact tools with torque-limited swinging weight impact mechanisms are disclosed. In at least one illustrative embodiment, a swinging weight impact mechanism may comprise a hammer configured to rotate about a first axis and pivot about a second axis different from the first axis, the hammer having a void formed therein, and an asymmetric anvil disposed partially within the void, the asymmetric anvil being configured to rotate about a third axis when impacted by the hammer. The asymmetric anvil may comprise a cylindrical body and a lug extending outward from the cylindrical body. The lug may include a first impact face extending along a first plane that intersects the third axis and a second impact face extending along a second plane that does not intersect the third axis, where the second plane intersects the first plane along a line that passes through the cylindrical body of the asymmetric anvil. | 08-20-2015 |
Gary A. Gerber, West Milton, OH US
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20100000582 | DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR CONVEYOR-TYPE WAREWASHERS - A conveyor-type warewash machine includes a housing through which racks of wares are passed along a conveyance path for cleaning. A rack drive system includes a rack engaging structure that moves back and forth in first and second directions. When moving in the first direction, the rack engaging structure moves an adjacent rack forward along the conveyance path. When moving in the second direction, the rack engaging structure leaves the adjacent rack substantially stationary. The drive system is configured to move the rack engaging structure in the first direction at a first average speed and to move the rack engaging structure in the second direction at a second average speed. The second average speed is faster than the first average speed so that the adjacent rack spends more time moving forward than being stationary. A seal assembly may be provided about a drive shaft of the drive system. | 01-07-2010 |
Gerald Gerber, Ballwin, MO US
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20120265692 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROJECT ESTIMATES - A system for providing timely and accurate proposal estimates comprising of at least three computers connected to the internet, wherein all users, through the use of a web-based system, are simultaneously connected to one database, for the purpose of providing integrated specifications and bids placed by tradesmen and material suppliers, along with overhead and profit markups submitted to a residential or commercial client. A system administrator or system manager assigns users to projects initiated by the base system. By uploading documents, plans, and pictures and assigning them to the appropriate users, when used in conjunction with the estimate module, create a complete set of estimation documentation for use in an integrated labor and material installation. | 10-18-2012 |
Jack Gerber, Elizabeth, NJ US
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20100089245 | Conic funnel integrally connected to a supporting planar platform - Avionic funnel integrally connected to a supporting planar platform in combination with an essentially flat disposable filter that is transformed into a three-dimensional conic configuration disposed to be inserted into the conic funnel. The apex of the conic funnel is truncated and projected through a first circular orifice at the approximate center of the supporting planar platform such that an effluent is focused into a receiving vessel upon which the supporting planar platform is placed. A second orifice vents air displaced by the effluent. A tab-like member and/or handle are used to hold or hang the apparatus. The apparatus has special applications for brewing beverages such as coffee by using nonproprietary nonpreformed low-cost generic circular paper filters such as those used in consumer coffeemakers as well as eliminating auxiliary laboratory equipment needed to vertically hold Buchner type funnels. | 04-15-2010 |
James Carl Gerber, Charlottesville, VA US
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20140347973 | System for Maintaining the Integrity of a Tour Group - A group of tourists traveling, for example, in a foreign land needs to be sure that no-one becomes lost. Embodiments of the present invention take advantage of mobile wireless terminals colloquially known as “smartphones” to quickly identify any members of a tour group that stray from the group, and to help them rejoin the group. Also, with the assistance of a Central Command Center, appropriate authorities such as a tour leader or relatives can be automatically notified, and search operations initiated if needed. | 11-27-2014 |
20150237477 | System for Maintaining the Integrity of a Tour Group - A group of tourists traveling, for example, in a foreign land needs to be sure that no-one becomes lost. Embodiments of the present invention take advantage of mobile wireless terminals colloquially known as “smartphones” to quickly identify any members of a tour group that stray from the group, and to help them rejoin the group. Also, with the assistance of a Central Command Center, appropriate authorities such as a tour leader or relatives can be automatically notified, and search operations initiated if needed. | 08-20-2015 |
James G. Gerber, Bethesda, MD US
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20150039533 | SYSTEM AND METHODS TO PROVIDE FOR AND COMMUNICATE ABOUT SAFER AND BETTER RETURNING ASSET-LIABILITY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS - A data processing system compiles information about account holders, holdings, and other investment-related information. A hypothetical portfolio is generated to provide for a specified payout stream over a defined period of time, statistically evaluated, and compared by means of scaling to determine the best fit scale of the portfolio to the defined criteria. The composition of this scaled portfolio in comparison with the composition of the available assets defines a series of trades. The composition of the level of payout that can be expected to be supported by the new composition of available assets defines a series of insurance trades. Insurance providers can impose limitations and requirements on the assets managed by limiting or stipulating certain settings that a given account can be allowed to have. | 02-05-2015 |
James G.c.t. Gerber, Bethesda, MD US
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20100100502 | SYSTEM AND METHODS TO PROVIDE FOR AND COMMUNICATE ABOUT SAFER AND BETTER RETURNING ASSET-LIABILITY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS - A data processing system compiles information about account holders, holdings, and other investment-related information. A hypothetical portfolio is generated to provide for a specified payout stream over a defined period of time, statistically evaluated, and compared by means of scaling to determine the best fit scale of the portfolio to the defined criteria. The composition of this scaled portfolio in comparison with the composition of the available assets defines a series of trades. The composition of the level of payout that can be expected to be supported by the new composition of available assets defines a series of insurance trades. Insurance providers can impose limitations and requirements on the assets managed by limiting or stipulating certain settings that a given account can be allowed to have. | 04-22-2010 |
James S. Gerber, Saint Paul, MN US
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20120247096 | Wave energy converter with asymmetrical float - A wave energy converter (WEC) having an asymmetrically shaped float and a spar which move relative to each other in response to the waves. The asymmetrical float has one side longer than the other. A power take off device (PTO) is coupled between the asymmetric float and the spar for converting their relative motion into useful power. Apparatus is coupled to the WEC for: (a) orienting and rotating the longer side of the float to face and receive oncoming waves to increase energy capture when the waves have an amplitude below a predetermined value for improving the power generation of the WEC; and (b) rotating the float to orient the narrower side of the float to face and receive the incoming waves when the waves have an amplitude above a predetermined value, so as to reduce the forces to which the WEC is subjected. | 10-04-2012 |
James S. Gerber, St. Paul, MN US
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20100126164 | Float for wave energy converter (WEC) - A float structure for a WEC is designed to have a tapered underside to reduce the impact due to wave slam and bending moments while providing little reduction in the surface area responding to the wave surface in order to maintain the beneficial power generating capability of a “flat” float. The underside of the float presents an inverted wedge section to decrease loads associated with wave slamming. The float may have a generally toroidal or elliptical configuration at and about the “still” water line with the generally submerged underside of the float having a cross section shaped to have one or more inverted triangular sections extending between the outer perimeter of the float and its center to reduce impact loading due to wave slamming while maintaining power producing capability. | 05-27-2010 |
20100148504 | Advanced wave energy converter control - A wave energy converter (WEC) system includes first and second bodies which can move relative to each other in response to waves and a power-take-off (PTO) device coupled between the two bodies to convert their relative motion into energy. A sensor is used to sense selected characteristics of an incoming wave and produce signals which are applied to a control computer for predicting the impact of the incoming waves on the WEC. Simultaneously, signals indicative of the actual conditions (e.g. the velocity) of the WEC are also supplied to the control computer which is programmed to process the predicted and actual information in order to generate appropriate signals (forces) to the components of the WEC such that the average wave power captured by the PTO is maximized. | 06-17-2010 |
Jay D. Gerber, Lincoln, NE US
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20080292663 | ADJUVANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING VACCINES - An adjuvant composition is provided that is comprised of a calcium compound, lecithin, and an acrylic polymer. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided which include an antigen and the adjuvant. Methods are provided for stimulating an immune response in a human or animal subject by administering a composition comprising an antigen and the adjuvant composition to human or animal subjects. | 11-27-2008 |
20120070453 | Methods for Preparing and Delivering Adjuvant Compositions - Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin and a polymer. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based and the delivery method involves administering a vaccine, including an antigen and the adjuvant, to a mucosal surface. | 03-22-2012 |
20150044242 | Adjuvant and Vaccine Compositions - Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer. | 02-12-2015 |
Jesse I. Gerber, West Keansburg, NJ US
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20100061916 | High Temperature Support Apparatus and Method of Use for Casting Materials - This invention relates to a system and a method of use for large ceramic member support and manipulation at elevated temperatures in non-oxidizing atmospheres, such as using carbon-carbon composite materials for producing high purity silicon in the manufacture of solar modules. The high temperature apparatus of this invention includes one or more support ribs, one or more cross braces in combination with the one or more support ribs, and a shaped support liner positionable upon the one or more support ribs and the one or more cross braces. | 03-11-2010 |
Johan Gerber, Wildwood, MO US
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20120197802 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING FRAUD IN A CARD-NOT-PRESENT TRANSACTION - A computer system for fraud detection associated with a card-not-present payment card system is provided. The system includes a network host site and an interchange network including a processor communicatively coupled to a memory device for storing data and to the network host site wherein the processor is programmed to receive a card transaction authorization request message from a merchant, route the card transaction authorization request to the network host site to perform CNP fraud risk scoring, and based on the criteria of the card transaction authorization request, call at least one of a plurality of fraud scoring models defined for criteria of the transaction authorization request. The processor is further programmed to calculate the fraud risk score based on the current transaction authorization request data and an updated card account profile, and transmit the message to an issuer of the payment card for approval of the request. | 08-02-2012 |
20120239574 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE VERIFICATION - A computer system for fraud detection in a payment card transaction system is provided. The computer system is programmed to receive a card transaction authorization request message for a payment card transaction initiated with a merchant that includes a plurality of data elements to be verified and a verification request indicator, determine whether the verification request indicator is valid, transmit the request message and verification request indicator to an issuer associated with the payment card, and receive a card transaction authorization response message from the issuer that includes an issuer authorization decision and a verification indicator associated with each data element verified by the issuer. The verification indicator indicates a status of a verification of the data element with data stored in one or more databases of the issuer. The computer system is further programmed to transmit the card transaction authorization response message to the merchant. | 09-20-2012 |
Jonathan Michael Gerber, Baltimore, MD US
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20130079424 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING LEUKEMIA STEM CELLS AND DISTINGUISHING THEM FROM NORMAL HEMATOPIETIC STEM CELLS IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA: USES IN DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND RESEARCH - Using the methods of the present invention, intermediate (int) levels of aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) activity reliably distinguished leukemic CD34 | 03-28-2013 |
Karla Gerber, Ham Lake, MN US
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20140027461 | PORTABLE COOLER DEVICE - A portable cooler device. The portable cooler device may include an exterior shell, an insulated container surrounded by the exterior shell and at least one cooling insert held by the insulated container. A liner that may have a cooling chamber may be placed within the interior housing of the at least one cooling insert. A cover may be included so that the contents of the cooling chamber may stay cool. A carrying handle may hold the cover in place and allow for transport. | 01-30-2014 |
Kevin Gerber, Portland, OR US
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20140217193 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURGING AND PLASMA SUPPRESSION IN A PROCESS CHAMBER - A substrate processing system includes a showerhead that comprises a head portion and a stem portion and that delivers precursor gas to a processing chamber. A baffle includes a base portion having an outer diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the head portion of the showerhead, that comprises a dielectric material and that is arranged between the head portion of the showerhead and an upper surface of the processing chamber. | 08-07-2014 |
Kurt Edward Gerber, Dansville, NY US
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20140132132 | GLASS-PLASTIC LAMINATE DEVICE, PROCESSING LINE AND METHODS THEREFOR - A laminate including a glass sheet ( | 05-15-2014 |
Kyle Gerber, Peachtree City, GA US
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20150239715 | NESTED SHEAVE ARRANGEMENT FOR A TELESCOPIC BOOM AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - In one aspect of the invention, a telescopic boom includes a plurality of boom sections, and a sheave assembly disposed between two adjacent boom sections. The sheave assembly includes two sheave assembly sets. Each sheave assembly set includes a plurality of sheaves having different diameters. The plurality of sheaves is arranged abreast along a lengthwise direction of the adjacent boom sections and the diameters of the plurality of sheaves increase successively along the lengthwise direction of the adjacent boom sections. Each sheave is wound with one or more cables. The invention also discloses engineering machinery having the telescopic boom. | 08-27-2015 |
Linda M. Gerber, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090157328 | METHOD OF DETERMING EXCRETION OF SODIUM AND OTHER ANALYTES - Methods and kits of the invention are useful for calculating 24-hour excretion of sodium without the need to collect urine for 24 hours. | 06-18-2009 |
Mark J. Gerber, Avon, CT US
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20130163274 | SURGICAL SITE LIGHT - The present invention relates to devices and methods for illuminating surgical sites, implements and implants. In certain aspects, the invention provides a surgical site light having a plastic body with a cross-sectional shape similar to an inward-facing asymmetrical C, wherein the body is shaped to be placed proximal to a surgical site and emit light onto the site from a plurality of directions while inhibiting the light from radiating away from the outside of the plastic body. | 06-27-2013 |
Marni L. Gerber, Beaverton, OR US
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20130000152 | Article of Footwear with a Midsole Structure - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of an upper and a segmented sole structure. The sole structure may include an insole portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements disposed within an outsole unit. The insole is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of flexible regions. | 01-03-2013 |
Marni L. Gerber, West Linn, OR US
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20080216353 | Article of Footwear for Use with a Left Foot and a Right Foot - An article of footwear intended for use with a left foot and a right foot is disclosed. The article of footwear includes an interior space configured to fit a left for and a right foot. Additionally, the article of footwear may be associated with an insert that deforms during use. | 09-11-2008 |
20100212185 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH A MIDSOLE STRUCTURE - An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of an upper and a segmented sole structure. The sole structure may include an insole portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements disposed within an outsole unit. The insole is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of flexible regions. | 08-26-2010 |
Martin Gerber, Brick, NJ US
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20090267564 | Charging cabinet assembly for hand held devices - A charging cabinet for hand held devices comprising a cavity defined by a rear wall, top and bottom parallel walls, and opposing side walls, and a front wall hingeably secured to one of the side walls to form a closure door, there being positioned within the cavity of the cabinet, a plurality of shelves for support of a hand held devices, the cabinet having a plurality of 110 volt or 220 volt outlets secured thereto, each of the 110 volt or 220 volt charging outlets having an on/off switch associated therewith to activate and deactivate a particular outlet, there also being a plurality of securing means associated with each shelf for securing excess wire associated with each charger in a compact manner, the charging cabinet being wall mounted or recessed in a wall and connected to a power source. | 10-29-2009 |
Martin Gerber, Carmel, IN US
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20100025270 | BIOSENSOR CONTAINER - A biosensor container comprising a housing defining an internal glucose test strip compartment. The housing has an engagement portion for retaining a detachable means for storing data, and the means for storing data has data stored thereon specific to a batch of glucose test strips. At least one of the housing and the means for storing data includes at least one data reading element that is externally accessible when the means for storing data is retained by the engagement portion of the housing. The container includes various fail safe features to prevent mishandling and insure the user obtains the correct results. The housing includes means for connecting to the bG meter only when the means for storing data is retained by the housing. The housing further includes means for dispensing glucose test strips only when the housing is in either of an attached-to meter mode or a stand-alone mode. In the attached-to-meter mode the means for storing data is retained by the housing and the housing is connected to a bG meter. In the stand-alone mode the means for storing data is detached from the housing and the housing is not connected to the bG meter. | 02-04-2010 |
Martin Gerber, Maple Grove, MN US
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20150080682 | Monitoring Fluid Volume for Patients with Renal Disease - A method includes monitoring an indicator of fluid volume of a patient via a sensor device, and setting an initial fluid volume removal prescription for a blood fluid removal session based on the monitored indicator of fluid volume. The method may further include transmitting data regarding the indicator of fluid volume from the implantable sensor device to fluid removal device. The system includes a blood fluid removal device and control electronics configured to set the initial fluid removal volume and rate prescription. In some embodiments, the fluid removal device sets or calculated the initial fluid volume removal prescription based on the data received from the implantable sensor. The indicator of fluid volume may be an indicator of tissue fluid volume or an indicator of blood fluid volume. | 03-19-2015 |
20150088047 | Monitoring Fluid Volume for Patients with Renal Disease - A method includes monitoring an indicator of fluid volume of a patient via a sensor device, and setting an initial fluid volume removal prescription for a blood fluid removal session based on the monitored indicator of fluid volume. The method may further include transmitting data regarding the indicator of fluid volume from the implantable sensor device to fluid removal device. The system includes a blood fluid removal device configured to set the initial fluid removal volume and rate prescription. In some embodiments, the fluid removal device sets or calculated the initial fluid volume removal prescription based on the data received from the implantable sensor. The indicator of fluid volume may be an indicator of tissue fluid volume or an indicator of blood fluid volume. | 03-26-2015 |
20150151033 | Fluid Volume Monitoring for Patients with Renal Disease - A method includes initiating a blood fluid removal session of a patient; monitoring an indicator of tissue fluid volume of the patient, or a portion thereof, during the blood fluid removal session; monitoring an indicator of blood fluid volume of the patient during the blood fluid removal session; determining whether a ratio of the indicator of tissue fluid volume to indicator of blood fluid volume is outside of a predetermined range; and altering the rate of fluid removal during the blood fluid removal session if the ratio is determined to be outside of the predetermined range. A blood fluid removal system may be configured to carry out the method. | 06-04-2015 |
Martin T. Gerber, Carmel, IN US
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20140124384 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLE ANALYTE ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for multiple analyte analysis are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes determining concentrations of first and second analytes in a sample. The first and second analytes may be, for example, glucose and hydroxybutyrate. In this form, an indication related to the measured concentration of hydroxybutyrate is provided in response to determining that the concentration of hydroxybutyrate is above a predetermined value. In a further aspect of this form, a quantitative indication representative of the measured glucose concentration is automatically provided regardless of the value of the measured glucose concentration. In another embodiment, a system includes a meter configured to interact with a test element to assess first and second analytes in a sample. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description and drawings. | 05-08-2014 |
20150076004 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLE ANALYTE ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for multiple analyte analysis are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes determining concentrations of first and second analytes in a sample. The first and second analytes may be, for example, glucose and hydroxybutyrate. In this form, an indication related to the measured concentration of hydroxybutyrate is provided in response to determining that the concentration of hydroxybutyrate is above a predetermined value. In a further aspect of this form, a quantitative indication representative of the measured glucose concentration is automatically provided regardless of the value of the measured glucose concentration. In another embodiment, a system includes a meter configured to interact with a test element to assess first and second analytes in a sample. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description and drawings. | 03-19-2015 |
Merle Ray Gerber, Moline, IL US
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20100285854 | Grain Tank Seal - 1. A covered grain tank ( | 11-11-2010 |
Michael J. Gerber, Denver, CO US
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20090054473 | THERAPY FOR COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES - A method for enhancing glycemic control and/or insulin sensitivity in a human subject having diabetic nephropathy and/or metabolic syndrome comprises administering to the subject a selective endothelin A (ET | 02-26-2009 |
20090221549 | ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY - A new use of darusentan is provided in preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for lowering blood pressure in a patient exhibiting resistance to a baseline antihypertensive therapy with one or more drugs. The composition comprises darusentan in an amount providing a therapeutically effective daily dose; wherein (a) the composition is orally deliverable and/or (b) the daily dose of darusentan is effective to provide a reduction of at least about 3 mmHg in one or more blood pressure parameters selected from trough sitting systolic, trough sitting diastolic, 24-hour ambulatory systolic, 24-hour ambulatory diastolic, maximum diurnal systolic and maximum diurnal diastolic blood pressures. Further provided is a new use of darusentan in preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for lowering blood pressure in a patient exhibiting resistance to a baseline antihypertensive therapy, wherein the composition is administered adjunctively with at least one diuretic and at least one antihypertensive drug selected from ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, beta-adrenergic receptor blockers and calcium channel blockers. | 09-03-2009 |
20100152217 | METHOD FOR TREATING A PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CONDITION - A method for treating a pulmonary hypertension condition such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in a subject comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of ambrisentan, wherein, at baseline, time from first diagnosis of the condition in the subject is not greater than about 2 years. | 06-17-2010 |
20100222668 | GUIDANCE AND IMPLANTATION OF CATHETERS - A catheter system adapted for navigating, guiding and implanting a catheter or a plurality of catheters in a spatially-defined implantation within the tissue of a patient is provided. The system can include a tissue navigation system and a probe to inform the navigation system to guide emplacement of the catheters within a target tissue. The probe can provide images, such as fiberoptic visual images, or ultrasound images, or can provide radiolocation data, to guide the catheter emplacement. The catheters supply a pressurized liquid including a bioactive agent, such as can be used in the treatment of cancer, for example 123I- or 125I-IUDR. The system and methods provided can be used in the treatment of locally advanced tumors, such as cancers of the brain, head or neck, esophagus, prostate, ovary, liver, pancreas, bladder or rectum. | 09-02-2010 |
20100233081 | METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF RADIOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A method is provided for treatment of disorders involving hyperproliferative cells, such as malignancies, advanced stage solid tumors like glioblastoma multiforme, and non-malignant hyperproliferative pathological conditions such as adult macular degeneration. A short range, unselective cell killing radiotherapeutic substance is administered, optionally in a spatially defined volume of tissue, optionally in combination with a mitogenic agent that stimulates or induces DNA biosynthesis. In this way, the percentage of hyperproliferative that are susceptible to killing by the radiotherapeutic agent is increased. Cancer stem cells can be induced to enter S phase with the mitogenic agent, then killed with the radiotherapeutic agent. Thus, not only does the combination effectively kill the transit amplifying cell population, the most rapidly replicating type of cell in a tumor, but it also effectively kills the tumor stem cells, which give rise to the transit amplifying cells, for a longer lasting anticancer effect. | 09-16-2010 |
20110135569 | METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC ADMINISTRATION OF RADIONUCLEOSIDES - Methods are provided for the local radiotherapy of cancers such as locally invasive, advanced stage solid tumors, and normal tissues penetrated by processes of cancerous tissue, through administration of Auger-electron emitting radionucleoside analogs using high-flow microinfusion techniques (“convection-enhanced delivery”). Direct infusion under pressure, at flow rates in excess of at least about 0.5 microliters/min of the radionucleosides provides for their mass transport through tissue to a much higher degree than could be achieved by passive, unpressurized diffusion. The unique properties of these radionucleoside analogs that provide for surprisingly effacacious delivery by high-flow microinfusion include rapid clearance from tissues following local injection without the benefit of sustained high-flow microinfusion, rapid and complete clearance via the blood stream, poor permeation of barriers such as the blood-brain barrier, and a highly potent, non-selective, but very short range killing effect on cells that are undergoing DNA replication that incorporate radionucleosides into their chromosomes. | 06-09-2011 |
20110245253 | METHOD FOR TREATING A PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CONDITION - A method for treating a pulmonary hypertension condition such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in a subject comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of ambrisentan, wherein, at baseline, time from first diagnosis of the condition in the subject is not greater than about 2 years. | 10-06-2011 |
20130116257 | METHOD FOR TREATING A PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CONDITION - A method for treating a pulmonary hypertension condition such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in a subject comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of ambrisentan, wherein, at baseline, time from first diagnosis of the condition in the subject is not greater than about 2 years. | 05-09-2013 |
20130178424 | THERAPY FOR COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES - A method for enhancing glycemic control and/or insulin sensitivity in a human subject having diabetic nephropathy and/or metabolic syndrome comprises administering to the subject a selective endothelin A (ET | 07-11-2013 |
20140073574 | THERAPY FOR COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES - A method for enhancing glycemic control and/or insulin sensitivity in a human subject having diabetic nephropathy and/or metabolic syndrome comprises administering to the subject a selective endothelin A (ET | 03-13-2014 |
20140296244 | METHOD FOR TREATING A PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CONDITION - A method for treating a pulmonary hypertension condition such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in a subject comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of ambrisentan, wherein, at baseline, time from first diagnosis of the condition in the subject is not greater than about 2 years. | 10-02-2014 |
20150051234 | THERAPY FOR COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES - A method for enhancing glycemic control and/or insulin sensitivity in a human subject having diabetic nephropathy and/or metabolic syndrome comprises administering to the subject a selective endothelia A (ET | 02-19-2015 |
Naomi Lynn Gerber, Bethesda, MD US
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20100134408 | Fine-motor execution using repetitive force-feedback - An individual's fine-motor skills can be assessed using a force-feedback haptic unit that includes an end-effecter and programmable settings. To assess these skills, a tangible computer readable medium initializes the programmable settings with a set of initial settings. It then presents a 3-D representation of a character or characters to a user. The user in turn is prompted to mimic the character(s) on a work space. While the user is attempting to mimic the character(s) using the end-effecter on the work space, timed stroke data are collected from the force-feedback haptic unit. Using the timed stroke data, an analysis is then generated to determine the user's precision and accuracy of mimicking the character. | 06-03-2010 |
Neal R. Gerber, Park City, KY US
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20090101104 | AIR VALVE AND METHOD OF USE - An air valve and its method of use including an air valve housing; a throttle plate disposed on a throttle shaft; a driven gear attached on the throttle shaft; a brushless direct current motor assembly in connection via a pinion with the driven gear; an integrated electronic valve controller including digital signal processing on a circuit board; and a throttle position sensor on the circuit board, wherein the throttle position sensor includes at least one non-contact type sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the air valve includes an inlet port and an outlet port connected to an engine via an air intake manifold, such that re-circulated exhaust gas is introduced into the air intake manifold. | 04-23-2009 |
Nevin Dean Gerber, Navarre, OH US
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20140274601 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device includes a first elastic material portion having a first face and a second face disposed opposite the first face, a second elastic material portion having a third face and a fourth face disposed opposite the third face, and a plurality of joining regions, wherein the second face of the first elastic material portion attaches to the third face of the second elastic material portion at each joining region. Each joining region is capable of simultaneous multidimensional stretching when subjected to or released from an applied load. An assembly of integrally connected exercise devices includes a first exercise device integrally connected to a second exercise device, wherein a joining region is capable of separation into two smaller joining regions when the first exercise device and the second exercise device are separated. | 09-18-2014 |
Raymond Gerber, Duluth, GA US
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20090060165 | Method and System for Customer Transaction Request Routing | 03-05-2009 |
20090063320 | Electronic Lending System Method and Apparatus for Loan Completion - A method and system for completing on-line electronic installment loan application ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090063329 | Method and System for Loan Application Non-Acceptance Follow-Up - Methods and systems for facilitating post offer communication with a prospective borrower using an on-line lending system ( | 03-05-2009 |
Rickey Gerber, Roanoke, IL US
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20080264657 | Rigid Standard Bearing Shield Disk Scraper System - A bearing shield and disk scraper system to remove and deflect dirt, debris, and soil from a bearing assembly, rigid bearing hanger or standard, and/or disk blade, is provided; the system also provides a protective barrier structure for the bearing assembly. The bearing shield and disk scraper system includes a shield member and a scraper blade connected thereto. The bearing shield at least partially encases and protects a bearing assembly that rotatably supports a common axle which carries multiple disk blades of the disk gang. The scraper blade is attached to the shield member by way of a mounting flange that extends therefrom. An edge of the scraper blade is positioned in close proximity to a concave surface of an adjacent disk blade, whereby the entire assemblage of bearing shield and disk scraper system protects the bearing assembly and prevents non-desired accumulation of dirt and debris on the disk blade. | 10-30-2008 |
20080264659 | Cushion Standard Shield System - A cushion standard shield system to remove and deflect residue, dirt, debris, and soil from a cushion bearing hanger, or cushion standard, portion of a disk gang type agricultural implement is provided. The cushion standard shield system includes a mounting bracket supported by a common axle which carries multiple disk blades of the disk gang. A blade assembly is mounted to an upright portion of the mounting bracket, and is positioned generally behind and above the axle, behind the cushion standard. The blade assembly includes one or more plate member with arcuate lateral edges. The radii of the arcuate lateral edges correspond closely in magnitude to the radii of the concave and convex surfaces of the disk blades. The plate members are laterally adjustable with respect to each other, whereby the width dimension of blade assembly is variable to accommodate different axial spacing widths of adjacent disk blades. | 10-30-2008 |
20090000796 | ADJUSTABLE SCRAPER BLADE SYSTEM FOR DISK HARROWS - An adjustable scraper blade system for use with disk harrow implements is provided. The adjustable scraper blade system includes a mounting bracket secured at one end to the harrow implement, a scraper blade, and fasteners for selectively fixing the scraper blade in position. The scraper blade includes an arcuate scraping edge and an anchoring aperture defining an axis of pivotation of the scraper blade. It further includes an elongate adjustment slot that defines a range of arcuate adjustment of the scraper blade. The adjustability features of the adjustable scraper blade system facilitate alignment of the scraper blade so its scraping edge can be fixed in aligned face-to-face registration with the disk blade concave surface defining a clearance or gap therebetween of generally constant width. | 01-01-2009 |
Rickey L. Gerber, Roanoke, IL US
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20100084148 | TANDEM DISK WITH FINISHING REEL - Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel configuration for agricultural tandem disk systems that feature soil finishing systems. This configuration of the finishing system features finishing reels that provide a robust assembly that will require less frequent repair and maintenance. The finishing system also features support arms that allow the user to adjust the position of finishing reels and the downward force applied to the reels. In an exemplary embodiment, the soil finishing reels are located behind two rows of ground breaking disk blades. After the soil is opened by the disks, the finishing reel may be used to break up or split large soil clods created by the disks. The soil finishing system allows the user to have the soil in an optimized state for germination after one pass of the agricultural system, reducing the number of passes needed to prepare the field. | 04-08-2010 |
Ricky Gerber, Roanoke, IL US
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20110030979 | Apparatus For Providing Support Of A Cantilevered Component Mounted To A Rigid Frame - An apparatus for reducing the stresses placed on a cantilevered component mounted to a rigid frame includes cushioned bushings coupling the cantilevered component to a rigid frame. As the cantilevered component is loaded due to bending moments, the cushioned bushings flex and cushion the cantilevered component. The cantilevered component is retained within the bushing using hardware that allows the cantilevered component to float as needed to further reduce stresses and strains thereon. | 02-10-2011 |
Ronald E. Gerber, Richfield, MN US
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20110141594 | REFLECTIVE OBJECTIVE - A reflective objective is disclosed, in which essentially all the optical power is in a single, off-axis, concave mirror, which is oriented generally perpendicular to the central axis of the objective. An incident beam is directed to and from the concave mirror by a pair of flat mirrors, so that a central on-axis ray in the incident beam is collinear with the corresponding thrice-reflected ray at the object. The object is one focal length away from the concave mirror. The aperture stop is also one focal length away from the concave mirror, leading to a condition of telecentricity at the object. Different focal lengths for the objectives are realized by using mirrors with different curvatures, located at different distances away from the central axis of the objective. The reflective objective can optionally be retrofitted into a turret typically used for microscope objectives, and can optionally have refractive elements, making the objective catadioptric. | 06-16-2011 |
Sander Gerber, New York, NY US
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20140067713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING INVESTMENTS - The methods and systems described herein can identify meaningful relationships between actual positions within a portfolio of investments, as well as relationships to externalities. Based on the understanding that relationships between positions are not fixed over periods of time but can vary depending on recent external events, the methods and systems described herein can achieve a portfolio of investments that are least related to other investments within the portfolio (e.g., a diverse portfolio) and, if desired, least related to the overall market (e.g., a market neutral portfolio). The methods and systems described herein can filter performance data to evaluate and manage risk across a dynamic portfolio that includes numerous primary instruments and hedge instruments. The methods and systems described herein can also provide a diagnostic tool to monitor both risk and diversification (including relationships) by determining the actual amount of profit and loss and a diversity score for each investment. | 03-06-2014 |
20140067716 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INVESTMENTS AND OTHER VARIABLES - The systems and methods described herein can identify meaningful relationships between variables, such as particular investments or general asset classes. Unlike conventional correlation analysis, these systems and methods provide an improved technique of comovement analysis that implements a threshold to eliminate data “noise” and then discretizes the remaining observations to normalize any outliers. Such comovement analysis has numerous advantages over known techniques for characterizing relationships between variables. In some embodiments, this improved comovement analysis can be used to calculate a covariance matrix for purposes of mean-variance optimized portfolio construction. | 03-06-2014 |
Scott Gerber, Hanover, MA US
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20130004963 | Tyrosine, serine and threonine phosphorylation sites - The invention discloses 155 novel phosphorylation sites identified in carcinoma and leukemia, peptides (including AQUA peptides) comprising a phosphorylation site of the invention, antibodies specifically bind to a novel phosphorylation site of the invention, and diagnostic and therapeutic uses of the above. | 01-03-2013 |
20140336360 | Tyrosine, Serine and Threonine Phosphorylation Sites - The invention discloses 155 novel phosphorylation sites identified in carcinoma and leukemia, peptides (including AQUA peptides) comprising a phosphorylation site of the invention, antibodies specifically bind to a novel phosphorylation site of the invention, and diagnostic and therapeutic uses of the above. | 11-13-2014 |
Scott Anthony Gerber, Brookline, MA US
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20090053742 | Capture and release based isotope tagged peptides and methods for using the same - The invention provides non-affinity based isotope tagged peptides, chemistries for making these peptides, and methods for using these peptides. In one aspect, tags comprise a reactive site (RS) for reacting with a molecule on a protein to form a stable association with the peptide (e.g., a covalent bond) and an anchoring site (AS) group for reversibly or removably anchoring the tag to a solid phase such as a resin support. Anchoring may be direct or indirect (e.g., through a linker molecule). Preferably, the anchoring site comprises a biotin compound. Preferably, the tag comprises a mass-altering label, such as a stable isotope, such that association of the tag with the peptide can be monitored by mass spectrometry. The reagents can be used for rapid and quantitative analysis of proteins or protein function in mixtures of proteins. | 02-26-2009 |
Scott Dennis Gerber, Ham Lake, MN US
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20140027461 | PORTABLE COOLER DEVICE - A portable cooler device. The portable cooler device may include an exterior shell, an insulated container surrounded by the exterior shell and at least one cooling insert held by the insulated container. A liner that may have a cooling chamber may be placed within the interior housing of the at least one cooling insert. A cover may be included so that the contents of the cooling chamber may stay cool. A carrying handle may hold the cover in place and allow for transport. | 01-30-2014 |
Sherwin H. Gerber, Buffalo Groove, IL US
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20130118515 | CARTRIDGE TYPE SHAVING BRUSH - Embodiments of the invention relate to a shaving brush including a housing having opposing first and second ends; a least one bristle located at the first end; and a replacable element located in the housing in fluid communication with the brush. | 05-16-2013 |
Steven A. Gerber, South Hill, VA US
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20110011544 | WET PULPING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CELLULOSIC INSULATION WITH LOW ASH CONTENT - Apparatus and method for recovering organic cellulosic fibers from landfill materials (such as post consumer, municipal and industrial waste materials). The apparatus and method selectively introduces waste materials containing organic cellulosic fibers into a size reduction machine. The pre-cleaned waste materials are conveyed to a tank, drum, or tunnel type fiber recovery apparatus. The waste materials are subjected to mechanical and fluid fiberization for a selected period of time to produce useful products, such as cellulosic insulation with a total ash content equal to or less than 10%, as well animal and fowl bedding products that is substantially devoid of moisture content, among other products. | 01-20-2011 |
Terry L. Gerber, Lisbon, OH US
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20090139290 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR INTEGRATED MONITORING AND CONTROL OF STRIP FLATNESS AND STRIP PROFILE - Apparatus and method of controlling strip geometry in casting strip having a rolling mill. A target thickness profile is calculated as a function of the measured entry thickness profile of the strip while satisfying profile and flatness parameters. A differential strain feedback from longitudinal strain in the strip is calculated by a control system by comparing the exit thickness profile with the target thickness profile, and a control signal is generated to control a device capable of affecting the geometry of the strip processed by the hot rolling mill. A feed-forward control reference and/or sensitivity vector may also be calculated as a function of the target thickness profile, and used in generating the control signal sent to the control device. The control device may be selected from one or more of the group consisting of a bending controller, gap controller and coolant controller. | 06-04-2009 |
20120240651 | METHOD AND PLANT FOR INTEGRATED MONITORING AND CONTROL OF STRIP FLATNESS AND STRIP PROFILE - Apparatus and method of controlling strip geometry in casting strip having a rolling mill. A target thickness profile is calculated as a function of the measured entry thickness profile of the strip while satisfying profile and flatness parameters. A differential strain feedback from longitudinal strain in the strip is calculated by a control system by comparing the exit thickness profile with the target thickness profile, and a control signal is generated to control a device capable of affecting the geometry of the strip processed by the hot rolling mill. A feed-forward control reference and/or sensitivity vector may also be calculated as a function of the target thickness profile, and used in generating the control signal sent to the control device. The control device may be selected from one or more of the group consisting of a bending controller, gap controller and coolant controller. | 09-27-2012 |
Thenuis Johannes Gerber, Wildwood, MO US
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20140310176 | ANALYTICS RULES ENGINE FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - According to some embodiments, a payment system authorization platform may receive an authorization message from an acquirer platform. The payment system authorization platform may determine that the authorization request meets a pre-determined condition and transmit information about the authorization message to an analytics rules engine, such as by transmitting the authorization message. The analytics rules engine may analyze the information about the authorization message in accordance with at least one rule to generate a result and transmit information about the authorization message to the payment system authorization platform, such as by transmitting a supplemented authorization message or an authorization approval decision. | 10-16-2014 |
Theunis Johannes Gerber, Wildwood, MO US
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20130185207 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ONLINE AUTHENTICATION USING A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system for online authentication using a payment card processing system, the system comprises: a managing computer system of a payment card service provider, the managing computer system having a memory device capable of storing data associating identifying information of individual customers with payment card accounts, and a computer processor configured to: receive a request for personal information of a customer on a relying party website, and wherein the relying party website is a member of the payment card processing system; request and receive identifying information of the customer for at least one payment card of the customer; present at least one authentication question to the customer to validate the customer; and validate the customer upon receipt of at least one correct answer to the at least one authentication question. | 07-18-2013 |
20140279494 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETECTING AND USING GEOFENCING FOR FRAUD DETECTION AND MODELING - A method for identifying fraud factors includes: storing data points; storing financial transactions; storing a plurality of consumer data entries, each data entry associated with a consumer and including a mobile device identifier and account identifier; identifying a home market for a data entry based on usage patterns of an associated financial account; identifying, at a predetermined time, a geographic location of a mobile device associated with the data entry; storing a location data point for the geographic location if the geographic location is outside of a predetermined distance from the home market, wherein the location data point includes the identified geographic location, the consumer associated with the data entry, and a time and/or date at which the geographic location was identified; and identifying a fraud factor for detecting fraud in a transaction, the fraud factor based on the financial transactions, the data points, and the location data point. | 09-18-2014 |
20150039506 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING 3-D SECURE SERVICE ON-BEHALF-OF MERCHANTS - Systems and methods for conducting 3-D Secure transactions on-behalf-of (OBO) merchants. In an embodiment, a payer authentication response (PARes) message indicating enrollment in the 3-D Secure OBO merchants authentication service is received from an access control server by a computer and stored. The computer later receives a purchase transaction authorization request message, determines that data of the purchase transaction authorization request message matches stored PARes message data, and then injects a UCAF into the purchase transaction authorization request message to generate an updated transaction authorization request message. The updated transaction request message is then transmitted to an issuer financial institution for 3-D Secure purchase transaction authorization processing. | 02-05-2015 |
Thomas Gerber, Williamsville, NY US
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20150184802 | INTEGRATED LUBRICATION COOLING SYSTEM - A system including a lubrication system, including a block with a first cooler interface, a second cooler interface, and at least one lubrication passage extending through the block, wherein the at least one lubrication passage fluidly couples to the first cooler interface and to the second cooler interface, a first cooler including a first mating cooler interface coupled to the first cooler interface, and a second cooler including a mating second cooler interface coupled to the second cooler interface, and a first valve within the block, wherein the first valve is configured to control a flow of a lubricant through the at least one lubrication passage relative to the first cooler and/or the second cooler. | 07-02-2015 |
Thomas E. Gerber, Williamsville, NY US
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20090294717 | COMPRESSOR THROTTLING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft penetrations of the blade support shafts no longer need seals or a purge system to supply process gas during times of reduced pressure in situations with the blades nearly closed. A pressure equalization system has balance passages internal to the housing to allow flow from higher pressure zones to lower pressure zone of the process gas so as to avoid creation of a condition that can draw air into any zones of reduced pressure in the housing. | 12-03-2009 |
20100096577 | COMPRESSOR THROTTLING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft penetrations of the blade support shafts no longer need seals or a purge system to supply process gas during times of reduced pressure in situations with the blades nearly closed. A pressure equalization system has balance passages internal to the housing to allow flow from higher pressure zones to lower pressure zone of the process gas so as to avoid creation of a condition that can draw air into any zones of reduced pressure in the housing. | 04-22-2010 |
20110209767 | COMPRESSOR THROTTLING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft penetrations of the blade support shafts no longer need seals or a purge system to supply process gas during times of reduced pressure in situations with the blades nearly closed. A pressure equalization system has balance passages internal to the housing to allow flow from higher pressure zones to lower pressure zone of the process gas so as to avoid creation of a condition that can draw air into any zones of reduced pressure in the housing. | 09-01-2011 |
20120121403 | REMOVABLE THROAT MOUNTED INLET GUIDE VANE - In certain embodiments, a system includes an inlet guide vane assembly. The inlet guide vane assembly includes a plurality of inlet guide vanes disposed in a radial pattern around a central axis and configured to rotate about axes orthogonal to the central axis. The inlet guide vane assembly also includes a plurality of vane shafts, each connected to a respective inlet guide vane and configured to rotate with the respective inlet guide vane about the respective orthogonal axis. The inlet guide vane assembly further includes a drive shaft directly connected to one of the vane shafts and configured to directly cause rotation of the vane shaft to which it is directly connected and to indirectly cause rotation of the remaining vane shafts in the plurality of vane shafts. In addition, the inlet guide vane assembly includes a rotary actuator connected to the drive shaft and configured to cause rotation of the drive shaft. | 05-17-2012 |
20140182688 | COMPRESSOR THROTTLING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A throttling valve assembly has an outer housing that is sealed. An actuator is connected to a pressure balanced shaft that extends into the housing to operate a plurality of linkages that can rotate blades in tandem. With the surrounding housing sealed, the shaft penetrations of the blade support shafts no longer need seals or a purge system to supply process gas during times of reduced pressure in situations with the blades nearly closed. A pressure equalization system has balance passages internal to the housing to allow flow from higher pressure zones to lower pressure zone of the process gas so as to avoid creation of a condition that can draw air into any zones of reduced pressure in the housing. | 07-03-2014 |
Thomas Edward Gerber, Williamsville, NY US
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20140356123 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR HAVING LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a bearing of a rotor assembly having a first lubricant flow path configured to flow a first lubricant flow to a first bearing surface of the rotor assembly and a second lubricant flow path separate from the first lubricant flow path and configured to flow a second lubricant flow to a second bearing surface of the rotor assembly. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356140 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR HAVING A BEARING ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an annular bearing retainer ring comprising a first axial surface, wherein the first axial surface is planar, and a second axial surface, wherein the second axial surface is non-planar. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356145 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR HAVING SEAL SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a seal assembly including a first seal and a second seal, wherein the first seal and the second seal axially abut one another within a retaining bore of a compressor, and cooperatively form an outer radial contour of the seal assembly that is retained by the retaining bore. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356147 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR HAVING COOLING SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a centrifugal compressor, a heat exchanger integral with the centrifugal compressor and configured to transfer heat from a fluid pressurized by the centrifugal compressor to a cooling fluid flow, and a cooling fluid supply head of the heat exchanger comprising an integral flow control valve configured to regulate a cooling fluid flow rate through the heat exchanger. | 12-04-2014 |
Timothy James Gerber, Rochester, MN US
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20080201001 | INVENTORY MECHANISM THAT GENERATES LOGICAL INVENTORY FROM ASSEMBLIES IN INVENTORY - A logical inventory mechanism takes components in assemblies into account when determining purchase requirements. The inventory control system determines assemblies that are available, determines their components and whether or not each component may be reused, then adjusts physical inventory to generate therefrom logical inventory based on physical inventory plus parts in the assemblies that may be reused if the assemblies are disassembled. By computing logical inventory that would be available by disassembling assemblies, inventory levels may be reduced, thereby enhancing the efficiency of an inventory control system that includes the logical inventory mechanism. Assemblies in inventory thus may be used in two very different matters, as the starting point for a higher-level assembly, or to be disassembled to use one or more reusable components in the assembly in a different assembly. | 08-21-2008 |
20080288373 | Method for Assisting Selection of a Build Ahead Configuration For Use in Supplying an Ordered Product - A method is provided for use in connection with build ahead configurations (BAC's), for enabling a manufacturer to quickly identify the available BAC that is most suitable for use in completing a product order. In one embodiment, directed to a method for increasing efficiency in constructing individual products of a particular product type, each individual product has an associated specification set. A number of BAC's are initially constructed, wherein each BAC comprises an at least partially complete product of the particular type, and likewise has an associated specification set. An order is received for an individual product of the particular type, wherein the order defines each specification in the specification set for the ordered product. Respective specifications for the ordered product are compared with the specifications of each BAC, in order to calculate a metric for each BAC, wherein the metric for a given BAC represents the effort required to modify the given BAC to conform to all specifications set of the ordered product. | 11-20-2008 |