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Edward R. Ahlquist, Jr., Troy, MI US
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20150015713 | VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH LIGHT BAFFLING SYSTEM - A vehicle vision system includes a bracket, a stray light shield and a camera module. The bracket is configured to attach at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield. The light shield includes a base portion and side walls that extend upward from the base portion so as to establish a pocket. The camera module includes a camera having an image sensor array and a lens, and the camera module is configured to mount at the bracket. The stray light shield, when the camera module is mounted at the bracket attached at the windshield, shields the image sensor array from light emanating from within the cabin of the vehicle. At least the base portion of the stray light shield comprises light traps structurally established thereat and configured to reduce incidence of extraneous light at the image sensor array. | 01-15-2015 |
Edward R. Andes, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20120240149 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING AND BROADCASTING MULTIMEDIA - Multimedia distribution and broadcast systems and related processes are provided for transmitting multimedia contents and control information from a central uplink facility to a remote downlink via a satellite. The system is preferably implemented in order to generate sequences of multimedia that are broadcast from the remote downlink facility to viewers. The display arrangements of the multimedia sequences are varied and customized by each downlink facility using the control information in order to better inform and entertain viewers. | 09-20-2012 |
Edward R. Bazayev, Kew Gardens, NY US
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20140170877 | Push Wire Connector Having A Rotatable Release Member - An electrical connector includes a housing and a conductive contact member disposed in the housing. A first contact portion of the conductive contact member receives a blade contact of an electrical device and a second contact portion electrically engages an inserted electrical wire. A spring member is disposed in the housing and is connected to the contact member. A rotatable member is movable between first and second positions. When the rotatable member is in the second position the spring member secures an inserted wire in electrical engagement with the conductive contact member and prevents removal of the inserted wire. When the rotatable member is in the first position the spring member allows for removal of an inserted wire and allows for insertion of a wire in the housing. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170908 | Push Wire Connector Having A Spring Biasing Member - An electrical connector includes a housing and a conductive contact assembly disposed in the housing. A first contact member of the contact assembly receives a blade contact of an electrical device. A second contact member receives an electrical wire through a push-in connection. The electrical connector is receivable by an aperture in a rear surface of the electrical device. | 06-19-2014 |
20160036173 | Push Wire Connector Having A Spring Biasing Member - An electrical connector includes a housing and a conductive contact assembly disposed in the housing. A first contact member of the contact assembly receives a blade contact of an electrical device. A second contact member receives an electrical wire through a push-in connection. The electrical connector is receivable by an aperture in a rear surface of the electrical device. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036180 | Push Wire Connector Having A Rotatable Release Member - An electrical connector includes a housing and a conductive contact member disposed in the housing. A first contact portion of the conductive contact member receives a blade contact of an electrical device and a second contact portion electrically engages an inserted electrical wire. A spring member is disposed in the housing and is connected to the contact member. A rotatable member is movable between first and second positions. When the rotatable member is in the second position the spring member secures an inserted wire in electrical engagement with the conductive contact member and prevents removal of the inserted wire. When the rotatable member is in the first position the spring member allows for removal of an inserted wire and allows for insertion of a wire in the housing. | 02-04-2016 |
Edward R. Blazejewski, Moorpark, CA US
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20110169160 | REAL TIME MONITORING OF INDIUM BUMP REFLOW AND OXIDE REMOVAL ENABLING OPTIMIZATION OF INDIUM BUMP MORPHOLOGY - A method, apparatus, system, and device provide the ability to form one or more solder bumps on one or more materials. The solder bumps are reflowed. During the reflowing, the solder bumps are monitored in real time. The reflow is controlled in real time, thereby controlling a morphology of each of the solder bumps. Further, the wetting of the solder bumps to a surface of the materials is controlled in real time. | 07-14-2011 |
Edward R. Coleridge, Lower Burrell, PA US
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20100160561 | COPOLYMERS OF ALPHA-OLEFIN TYPE MONOMERS AND CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THEM - The present invention is directed to copolymers, which are polymerization products of: | 06-24-2010 |
Edward R. Dovner, Brockton, MA US
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20100235957 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT HAVING A QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM - A protective garment, such as a body armor vest, equipped with a quick-release system comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a plurality of connectors for releasably attaching the front portion to the rear portion. Each connector includes a ring and a releasable hook, wherein the ring can be releasably clasped by the releasable hook. The protective garment further includes a pull cord, which can be attached to and capable of disengaging, at least two of the plurality of connectors to allow detachment of the front portion from the rear portion. | 09-23-2010 |
Edward R. Dovner, Spindale, NC US
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20110179539 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT SYSTEM WITH WEIGHT TRANSFER ELEMENTS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a ballistic vest, comprising: a front portion configured to protect a front of a torso of a wearer; a rear portion configured to protect a rear of the torso of the wearer; and a cummerbund; wherein the cummerbund is a separate element from the front portion and the rear portion and the cummerbund is configured to form a loop around the wearer; and wherein at least one of the front portion and the rear portion interface with the cummerbund to transfer weight to the cummerbund. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a ballistic vest, comprising: a front portion configured to protect a front of a torso of a wearer; a rear portion configured to protect a rear of the torso of the wearer; and a shoulder pad; wherein at least one of the front portion and the rear portion interface with the shoulder pad to disperse weight applied by at least one of the front portion and the rear portion over a larger area than would be applied in the absence of the shoulder pad. | 07-28-2011 |
20120167753 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an armor insert, comprising: a fabric formed from a weave of fibers, wherein the fibers are E-glass; and a resin; wherein the fabric is suspended in the resin. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to an armor insert, comprising: a fabric formed from a weave of fibers, wherein the fibers are S-glass; and a resin; wherein the fabric is suspended in the resin. | 07-05-2012 |
20130139287 | PROTECTIVE GARMENTS HAVING QUICK RELEASE SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - In some embodiments, the instant invention provides a ballistic garment that at least includes: a front portion; a rear portion; a first releasable shackle attached to a front portion at a waist area of a front portion, wherein the first releasable shackle is configured to releasably clasp a ring of a left-shoulder strap and a ring of a left-waist strap; a second releasable shackle attached to the front portion at the waist area of the front portion, wherein the second releasable shackle is configured to releasably clasp a ring of a right-shoulder strap and a ring of the right-waist strap; and a pull mechanism operatively connected to each of the first and second releasable shackles to essentially simultaneously release all four rings. | 06-06-2013 |
Edward R. Doyner, Spindale, NC US
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20100083820 | BALLISTIC SHIELD WITH LIGHTING - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to protective shields, and more particularly, to ballistic shields. For the purposes of describing and claiming the present invention the term “ballistic shield” is intended to refer to a shield designed to minimize the chances of a fatality or serious injury in the event of a bullet strike, shrapnel strike, or the like (but not necessarily to be impenetrable to all types of strikes under all conditions). | 04-08-2010 |
Edward R. Folds, Sleep Hollow, IL US
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20130155893 | MULTIPLE CHANNEL SYSTEM FOR A TWISTED PAIR TELEPHONE WIRE LOCAL LOOP SYSTEM - Example multiple channel systems for a twisted pair telephone wire local loop system are disclosed. An example method includes implementing, via a digital filter at a subscriber gateway, a frequency translation received from a first controller of a switching office in response to a bandwidth allocation request, wherein the frequency translation moves a signal to an available frequency band identified by the first controller of the switching office; operating a second controller at the subscriber gateway to control the digital filter; and transmitting a plurality of frequency division multiplexed signals via a first transceiver configured to send and receive via multiple independent channel located at the subscriber gateway. | 06-20-2013 |
Edward R. Folds, Sleepy Hollow, IL US
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20100098097 | MULTIPLE CHANNEL SYSTEM FOR A TWISTED PAIR TELEPHONE WIRE LOCAL LOOP SYSTEM - The system ( | 04-22-2010 |
Edward R. Generazio, Yorktown, VA US
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20100122117 | Directed Design of Experiments for Validating Probability of Detection Capability of a Testing System - A method of validating a probability of detection (POD) testing system using directed design of experiments (DOE) includes recording an input data set of observed hit and miss or analog data for sample components as a function of size of a flaw in the components. The method also includes processing the input data set to generate an output data set having an optimal class width, assigning a case number to the output data set, and generating validation instructions based on the assigned case number. An apparatus includes a host machine for receiving the input data set from the testing system and an algorithm for executing DOE to validate the test system. The algorithm applies DOE to the input data set to determine a data set having an optimal class width, assigns a case number to that data set, and generates validation instructions based on the case number. | 05-13-2010 |
20120199755 | Electric Field Quantitative Measurement System and Method - A method and system are provided for making a quantitative measurement of an electric field. A plurality of antennas separated from one another by known distances are arrayed in a region that extends in at least one dimension. A voltage difference between at least one selected pair of antennas is measured. Each voltage difference is divided by the known distance associated with the selected pair of antennas corresponding thereto to generate a resulting quantity. The plurality of resulting quantities defined over the region quantitatively describe an electric field therein. | 08-09-2012 |
20150137825 | Ephemeral Electric Potential and Electric Field Sensor - Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide for the minimization of the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic leakage electrical currents enabling true measurements of electric. potentials and electric fields. In an embodiment, an ephemeral electric potential and electric field sensor system may have at least one electric field sensor and a rotator coupled to the electric field sensor and be configured to rotate the electric field sensor at a quasi-static frequency. In an embodiment, ephemeral electric potential and electric field measurements may be taken by rotating at least one electric field sensor at a quasi-static frequency, receiving electrical potential measurements from the electric field sensor when the electric field sensor is rotating at the quasi-static frequency, and generating and outputting images based at least in part on the received electrical potential measurements. | 05-21-2015 |
20160049885 | Quasi-Static Electric Field Generator - A generator for producing an electric field for use with an inspection technology system is provided. The generator provides the required variable magnitude quasi-static electric fields for the “illumination” of objects, areas and volumes to be inspected by the system, and produces human-safe electric fields that are only visible to the system. The generator includes a casing, a driven, non-conducting and triboelectrically neutral rotation shaft mounted therein, an ungrounded electrostatic dipole element which works in the quasi-static range, and a non-conducting support for mounting the dipole element to the shaft. The dipole element has a wireless motor system and a charging system which are wholly contained within the dipole element and the support that uses an electrostatic approach to charge the dipole element. | 02-18-2016 |
Edward R. Grauch, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140281597 | COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL FOR POWERED DEVICES - A first device (such as a power supply) may detect a power anomaly and provide a warning to a second device that is powered by the first device. For example, if there are conditions indicating an increased likelihood of a power outage (e.g., a brownout period, one or more voltage spikes, etc.), then the first device may notify the second device, and in response, the second device may take protective action. Examples of protective action may include, but are not limited to, saving certain data (e.g., critical data) to non-volatile data storage, initiating a shut-down procedure, warning a user of the second device, etc. As the warning and/or other communications between the power supply and powered device may be wireless, various example techniques for wirelessly pairing the devices are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
Edward R. Griffor, Grosse Pointe Park, MI US
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20090316673 | VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION GATEWAY - A system for enabling secure access to an in-vehicle gateway module includes a mobile wireless transceiver on the vehicle in communication with the gateway module, and at least one stationary wireless transceiver in communication with a home computer system, for example, as part of the vehicle owner's home network, or via an internet connection to the home network. The home computer system authenticates all data transfer to and from the vehicle gateway module while preferably also providing a “server” or information consolidation function. | 12-24-2009 |
Edward R. Hall, Bristol GB
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20130182628 | RECEPTION REPORT AGGREGATION - A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus receives a first service and determines a potential upload time period including an aggregation time period. The potential upload time period is for uploading a reception report for the first service. The apparatus receives a second service before expiration of the aggregation time period. The apparatus determines whether to generate first reporting information for the received first service and second reporting information for the received second service. The apparatus aggregates the first reporting information and the second reporting information based upon the determination to generate both the first reporting information and the second reporting information. | 07-18-2013 |
Edward R. Hall, Starksboro, VT US
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20150366284 | HELMET VISOR - Helmet systems and their methods of use are described. In one embodiment, an opaque, ballistic rated visor is attached to a helmet such that the visor covers a wearer's eyes. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369567 | WEARABLE ARMOR PLATE ASSEMBLY - Apparatuses and methods relate to wearable armor plate assemblies having armor plate sections which are rigidly connected to one another. The resulting assembly may prevent undesired movement of one or more armor plates relative to the overall assembly. In some embodiments, carriers hold armor plates, and the carriers are rigidly connected to each other. The armor plate assembly may maintain a human torso shape, or other shape, when not being worn by virtue of the rigid connection of the armor plate sections. In some embodiments, the rigid connections allow for pivoting of the armor plate sections relative to each other. The armor plate assembly is supported by a belt in some embodiments. | 12-24-2015 |
Edward R. Harrington, Jr., Toledo, OH US
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20100005745 | ROOFING SHINGLE WITH POLYMER FILM BACKING - A roofing shingle is a composite sheet which includes a roofing substrate having a front side and a back side. An asphalt material impregnates the substrate and coats at least the front side of the substrate. A polymer film is attached to the back side of the substrate and forms a back surface of the roofing shingle. The polymer film was applied to the substrate in the form of a film. The roofing shingle does not include backdust on the back surface. The composite sheet is formed into the size and shape of the roofing shingle. A method of manufacturing roofing shingles includes continuously supplying a roofing substrate having a front side and a back side. An asphalt material is applied to the substrate so that it impregnates the substrate and coats at least the front side of the substrate. A composite sheet is produced by providing a polymer film and attaching the polymer film to the back side of the substrate in a manner that avoids applying backdust to the substrate so that the polymer film forms a back surface of the composite sheet. The composite sheet is cut into roofing shingles while maintaining the back surface free of backdust. | 01-14-2010 |
Edward R. Hevy, Auburn, MA US
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20080283442 | Protector for an alarm device - A protector for a manual alarm device, the protector comprising a shell for affixing to a supporting surface on which the alarm device is mounted. The shell includes a-flat rear surface defining a plane, for abutment with a planar supporting surface, walls extending forwardly from the rear shell surface to form a pocket, left and right side surfaces respectively extending outwardly from the rear shell surface plane and inwardly, upper and lower surfaces extending outwardly from the rear surface plane and inwardly, the rear surface of the shell and the walls forming a pocket, and the pocket rear surface having an aperture therein for receiving the alarm device, wherein the side surfaces slant so as to protect the alarm device from collision, as by a vehicle or person. | 11-20-2008 |
Edward R. Jones, College Station, TX US
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20130012830 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SEIZURES - A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent. | 01-10-2013 |
20160045150 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SEIZURES - A method and apparatus for detecting seizures with motor manifestations including detecting EMG signals, isolating from the EMG signals spectral data for a plurality of frequency bands, and calculating a T-squared value there from. The T-squared values may be detected in real time, such as in a patient's home environment, and the T-squared data may be compared to a threshold T-squared value to determine whether an alarm is sent. | 02-18-2016 |
Edward R. Kernick, Jacksonville, FL US
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20080217800 | METHOD FOR STABILIZING LENS MOLD ASSEMBLY - The invention provides for partially curing a flash ring during mold assembly to make the ring sufficiently tacky so that the back mold half will remain adhered to the mold assembly during the subsequent cure processing. | 09-11-2008 |
20080245747 | METHODS OF DEGASSING OPHTHALMIC LENS MONOMER MIXTURES - Methods of degassing silicone hydrogel lens formulations are disclosed herein. | 10-09-2008 |
20100181332 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING OPHTHALMIC LENSES - An apparatus for dispensing ophthalmic lens packages and methods of its use are described herein. | 07-22-2010 |
20100187249 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING OPHTHALMIC LENSES - An apparatus for dispensing ophthalmic lens packages and methods of its use are described herein. | 07-29-2010 |
20110279905 | ARCUATE LIQUID MENISCUS LENS - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens, some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a front curve arcuate lens and a back curve arcuate lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 11-17-2011 |
20110284396 | OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING STORAGE CASE - The present invention for a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, wherein the storage case facilitates disinfecting of the ophthalmic lens with disinfecting radiation. Various embodiments may include an alignment device, such as a pedestal or a concave bowl to position the lens to receive disinfecting radiation. In addition, the case may include one or more disinfecting radiation windows for admitting disinfecting radiation into the storage case. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284764 | OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING BASE - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284772 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISINFECTION BASE FOR OPHTHALMIC LENSES - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284773 | GERMICIDAL BULB DISINFECTION BASE FOR OPHTHALMIC LENSES - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base with a germicidal bulb for providing disinfecting radiation to a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 11-24-2011 |
20110315893 | CONTACT LENS STORAGE CASE SURFACE DISINFECTION - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a surface of the storage case. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 12-29-2011 |
20110317277 | LENS WITH CONICAL FRUSTUM MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 12-29-2011 |
20120026597 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH CONVEX TORUS-SEGMENT MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with at least a portion of the conical frustum convex toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 02-02-2012 |
20120026598 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH CONCAVE TORUS-SEGMENT MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with at least a portion of the conical frustum concave toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 02-02-2012 |
20120044574 | NEGATIVE ADD LIQUID MENISCUS LENS - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially a conical frustum and at least a portion of the conical frustum concave in relation to the optical axis. An application of an electrical current to the meniscus wall provides for a increase in negative power in an optical quality provided by the liquid meniscus lens. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 02-23-2012 |
20120057244 | LENS WITH MULTI-CONVEX MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of multiple segments of a torus convex toward the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-08-2012 |
20120075710 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING MENISCUS WALL WITH MICROCHANNELS - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum, additional embodiments may include a cylindrical wall, each with microchannels. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075711 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH NON-SPHERICAL MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum, a cross section of which is non-spherical. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075712 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING VARIABLE VOLTAGE ZONES - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with multiple voltage zones that may have variable voltages applied across the zones. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-29-2012 |
20120075713 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING GRADIENT THICKNESS DIELECTRIC COATING - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with portions of gradient thickness dielectric. Other embodiments may include a cylindrical shape meniscus wall. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-29-2012 |
20120092774 | LENS WITH MULTI-SEGMENTED LINEAR MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of multiple segments of a frustum of a cone. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 04-19-2012 |
20120138818 | OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING BASE UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS - The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a disinfecting radiation base unit for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The processor is operative via executable software to provide disinfecting radiation base radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. A disinfecting radiation base unit and storage case may also include sensors for providing data and a digital storage for storing the data. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138819 | UV RADIATION CONTROL FOR DISINFECTING OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base with a radiation source for providing disinfecting radiation to a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base includes a diffusing material is molded into a shape or geometry that is capable of providing disinfecting radiation to all regions of the lens being disinfected in uniform intensity and contrast. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 06-07-2012 |
20120236417 | LENS WITH MULTI-CONCAVE MENISCUS WALL - The present invention relates generally to a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. The meniscus lens may include an arcuate front curve and back curve lens. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of multiple segments of a torus concave from the optical axis. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 09-20-2012 |
20130144556 | LENS STORAGE UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF LENSES AND THEIR RESPONSE TO GEO-SOCIAL PHENOMENA - The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a ophthalmic lens storage unit for contact lenses. The processor can be in logical connection with a plurality of sensors that can provide data and a digital storage for storing the data and using it via executable software for lens monitoring. In some embodiments, the processor is additionally operative via the executable software to correlate geo-social phenomena with the optical performance of a lens. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144743 | OPHTHALMIC LENS STORING UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS FOR MONITORING THE USE AND AUTOMATED ORDERING - The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a Ophthalmic Lens Storage Unit capable of storing and disinfecting ophthalmic lenses. A base unit and/or storage case can include sensors for providing data and a digital storage for storing the data and using it via executable software for lens monitoring and automated lens ordering. In some embodiments, the processor is additionally operative via the executable software to provide disinfecting radiation base radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. | 06-06-2013 |
20130174978 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTS ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for forming interconnects on the surfaces of three dimensional substrates, including ophthalmic devices incorporating one or more electrical components may be utilized to provide high quality electrical and mechanical connections. | 07-11-2013 |
20130239771 | Vibrato System for Stringed Musical Instruments - The subject matter of the present invention is a vibrato device which can be used in most stringed musical instruments as an integral unit to effectively vary and return the instrument to pitch/in tune. The vibrato device can include a plurality of flush tension springs, a mounting plate and a pivoting element to change the tension of the strings and change tune accordingly. Additionally, the combination of the mounting plate and pivoting bridge element can allow for easy interchangeable parts when desired and for strings to stay in pitch in the event one or more strings break. | 09-19-2013 |
20130258277 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A VARIABLE POWER OPHTHALMIC LENS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with diffractive/refractive variable optic structures. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic included within the ophthalmic lens as it may be predetermined. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 10-03-2013 |
20140004609 | METHOD OF QUANTIFYING UV DISINFECTING DOSES USING INDICATORS | 01-02-2014 |
20140262004 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THERMOFORMED OPHTHALMIC INSERT DEVICES - The present invention describes methods for creating single-piece or multi-piece Rigid Inserts that may be included in an Ophthalmic Lenses or may comprise the Ophthalmic Lens, wherein the Rigid Insert may be formed through the processing of thin sheet material by thermoforming Single piece annular Rigid Inserts may perform the function of providing a template for printed patterns to be included in Ophthalmic Lenses. Single piece full Rigid Inserts may perform the function of polarizing light or filtering light based on the properties of materials used to form the insert. Multi-piece Rigid Inserts may incorporate activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses and inserts formed with the Rigid Insert pieces that have been thermoformed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264978 | OPHTHALMIC LENS VIEWING SETS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION OF STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA - The present invention describes methods for creating Viewing Sets of Ophthalmic Lens with translation filters, including embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert. The present invention also includes methods for forming a Media Insert capable of powering and controlling activation of an active translation filter, and more specifically, where the Media Insert may be incorporated in an Ophthalmic Lens Viewing Set. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268021 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING A RIGID INSERT IN A CONTACT LENS FOR CORRRECTING VISION IN ASTIGMATIC PATIENTS - The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268023 | THERMOFORMED OPHTHALMIC INSERT DEVICES - The present invention describes single-piece or multi-piece Rigid Inserts that may be included in an Ophthalmic Lenses or may comprise the Ophthalmic Lens, wherein the Rigid Insert may be formed through the processing of thin sheet material by thermoforming. Single piece annular Rigid Inserts may perform the function of providing a template for printed patterns to be included in Ophthalmic Lenses. Single piece full Rigid Inserts may perform the function of polarizing light or filtering light based on the properties of materials used to form the insert. Multi-piece Rigid Inserts may include activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes methods and apparatus for forming the Rigid Inserts. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268024 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH STABILIZATION FEATURES - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming Ophthalmic Lenses with Stabilizing Features, and more specifically, Ophthalmic Lenses that include an encapsulated Insert Device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268033 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH STABILIZATION FEATURES - The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for creating an Ophthalmic Lens with Stabilizing Features and a Rigid Insert, where the Stabilizing Features may orient the Ophthalmic Lens when placed on an eye. In some embodiment, the Stabilizing Features may be included as a unique Reactive Monomer Mixture with separate properties than the encapsulating RMM. Other embodiments may include Stabilizing Features comprising separate insert pieces. In alternate embodiments, the Rigid Insert may include the Stabilizing Features, such as, for example, through thermoforming techniques. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268326 | OPHTHALMIC LENS VIEWING SETS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION OF STEREOSCOPIC MEDIA - The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming a Viewing Set of Ophthalmic Lenses for Three-dimensional Perception of stereoscopic media and includes the resulting Viewing Set devices. The Viewing Sets include a left Ophthalmic Lens and a right Ophthalmic Lens, wherein each Ophthalmic Lens includes a translation filter that, when combined, allow for Three-dimensional Perception. The present invention also includes embodiments where the translation filters are included in an encapsulated Rigid Insert or Media Insert, wherein the Media Insert includes a variable optic zone. | 09-18-2014 |
20150146162 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING A RIGID INSERT IN A CONTACT LENS FOR CORRECTING VISION IN ASTIGMATIC PATIENTS - The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts. | 05-28-2015 |
20150250915 | CONTACT LENS STORAGE CASE SURFACE DISINFECTION - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting a surface of the storage case. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 09-10-2015 |
20150316789 | THERMOFORMED OPHTHALMIC INSERT DEVICES - The present invention describes single-piece or multi-piece Rigid Inserts that may be included in an Ophthalmic Lenses or may comprise the Ophthalmic Lens, wherein the Rigid Insert may be formed through the processing of thin sheet material by thermoforming. Single piece annular Rigid Inserts may perform the function of providing a template for printed patterns to be included in Ophthalmic Lenses. Single piece full Rigid Inserts may perform the function of polarizing light or filtering light based on the properties of materials used to form the insert. Multi-piece Rigid Inserts may include activation and energization elements. The present invention also includes methods and apparatus for forming the Rigid Inserts. | 11-05-2015 |
20160004097 | OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH STABILIZATION FEATURES - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for forming Ophthalmic Lenses with Stabilizing Features, and more specifically, Ophthalmic Lenses that include an encapsulated Insert Device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160004100 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A VARIABLE POWER OPTHALMIC LENS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing an ophthalmic lens with diffractive/refractive variable optic structures. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic included within the ophthalmic lens as it may be predetermined. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel. | 01-07-2016 |
20160062147 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS INCLUDING VARIABLE VOLTAGE ZONES - The present invention relates generally to an arcuate liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall. Some specific embodiments include a liquid meniscus lens with a meniscus wall essentially in the shape of a conical frustum with multiple voltage zones that may have variable voltages applied across the zones. Embodiments may also include a lens of suitable size and shape for inclusion in a contact lens. | 03-03-2016 |
Edward R. Krusec, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20120125450 | ROOF SUMP STRUCTURE - A preformed hinged foam sump for use on a flat roof includes two mirror image sides connected along the hinge which folds from an 8×8 structure to a 4×8 structure. Each of the mirror image panels includes a central panel which is a right isosceles triangle which slopes to the 90 degree angle of the right isosceles triangles. Each side includes two side panels which are sloped to the same point as the central panel and are also right isosceles triangles. The panels are bonded together to form each side which is connected by a flexible material or tape along the bottom side to allow the two sides to fold relative to each other to change from an 8×8 structure to a 4×8 structure and open up to an 8×8 structure for use on a roof surface. | 05-24-2012 |
Edward R. Lavallie, Harvard, MA US
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20090012053 | Use of LXR agonists for the treatment of osteoarthritis - Disclosed herein are methods of preventing and treating osteoarthritis through the use of LXR agonists. | 01-08-2009 |
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20100062448 | PROTEIN KINASE C ZETA AS A DRUG TARGET FOR ARTHRITIS AND OTHER INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The present invention is based on the discovery that ζPKC expression is increased in the tissues of arthritis patients as compared to normal individuals. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods of diagnosing, prognosing, and monitoring the course of arthritis in a patient based on increased ζPKC gene expression in arthritic tissue. The present invention further provides compounds that inhibit the expression of ζPKC for use as remedies in the treatment of arthritis, including, but not limited to, inhibitory polynucleotides and polypeptides, small molecules, and peptide inhibitors. In addition, the present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations and routes of administration for such remedies, as well as methods for assessing their efficacy. | 03-11-2010 |
Edward R. Mandy, Victoria, MN US
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20120284794 | PEER INTEGRITY CHECKING SYSTEM - A distributed file integrity checking system is described. The described peer integrity checking system (PICS) may negate an attack by storing a properties database amongst nodes of a peer-to-peer network of hosts, some or all of which co-operate to protect and watch over each other. | 11-08-2012 |
Edward R. Massaro, Jr., Massillon, OH US
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20160091279 | GUN HOLSTER WITH INFINITE HOLSTER POSITION ADJUSTMENT - In accordance with an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a holster that provides for infinite adjustment and positioning of a gun and gun grip in a concealed or unconcealed location on a person. Accordingly the same holster can be used by a right-handed or left-handed shooter, and by either in a strong side or cross-draw position. | 03-31-2016 |
Edward R. Mccracken, Jr., Pataskala, OH US
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20140302715 | Integral Dimming Photo-Control Receptacle - Aspects provide photo-control receptacles having contact terminals via which control signals can be communicated. In one aspect, a photo-control receptacle is provided. The photo-control receptacle includes an interface having a neutral conductor and a line voltage conductor. Each of the neutral conductor and the line voltage conductor can form a first electrical connection for providing power to a photo-control via alternating current. The photo-control receptacle also includes one or more additional contact conductors adjacent to the interface. The one or more additional contact conductors can form a second electrical connection for providing control signals to the photo-control. | 10-09-2014 |
Edward R. Millero, Gibsonia, PA US
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20100233487 | COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES, RELATED COATED SUBSTRATES, AND METHODS - Coating compositions are disclosed that include corrosion resisting particles such that the coating composition can exhibit corrosion resistance properties. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and multi-component composite coatings, wherein at least one coating later is deposited from such a coating composition. Methods and apparatus for making ultrafine solid particles are also disclosed. | 09-16-2010 |
20130035421 | COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES, RELATED COATED SUBSTRATES, AND METHODS - Coating compositions are disclosed that include corrosion resisting particles such that the coating composition can exhibit corrosion resistance properties. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and multi-component composite coatings, wherein at least one coating later is deposited from such a coating composition. Methods and apparatus for making ultrafine solid particles are also disclosed. | 02-07-2013 |
20150105518 | POLYESTERS AND COATINGS CONTAINING THE SAME - Disclosed is a polyester prepared from a mixture of reactants including: a) an aromatic monoacid, where the aromatic monoacid includes from 25 to 60 weight % based on the total weight of reactants; b) a polyacid, where the polyacid includes less than 90 mole % isophthalic acid; and c) a polyol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups. The mixture of reactants is substantially free of a non-aromatic monoacid, and said polyester has a dynamic viscosity of greater than 15,000 centipoise at 40° C. as measured by a Physica MCR 301 rheometer with 25 mm parallel plate and 0.1 mm gap as a function of increasing shear rate (0.1 to 10 s | 04-16-2015 |
Edward R. Millero, Jr., Glbsonia, PA US
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20160060390 | BRANCHED POLYESTER RESINS AND EASY TO CLEAN COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - An uncured, branched polyester resin prepared by free radical polymerization of unsaturated polyester prepolymers, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation, is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 03-03-2016 |
Edward R. Millero, Jr., Gibsonia, PA US
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20090087671 | COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF COIL COATING - Disclosed are coating compositions exhibiting corrosion resistance properties. These compositions include a non-chrome corrosion resisting filler and a radiation curable film-forming binder comprising an unsaturated monomer comprising a nitrogen-containing cyclic structure and one ethylenically unsaturated double bond. Also disclosed are methods for roll coating a metal coil. | 04-02-2009 |
20090104364 | NON-WELDABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES - Disclosed are coating compositions exhibiting corrosion resistance properties. These compositions include (a) a film-forming binder; (b) a particulate material consisting essentially of elemental silicon; and (c) a non-conductive filler. The coating compositions are non-weldable. | 04-23-2009 |
20100076143 | LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATION COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYUREA AND A PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING POLYOL AND FOOTWEAR COMPRISING POLYUREA - Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising an isocyanate, the first component having a viscosity of ≦2000 centipoise at a temperature ≧7° C.; and (b) a second component comprising an amine. Substrates coated at least in part with such a composition are also disclosed. Footwear coated at least in part with polyurea are also disclosed. | 03-25-2010 |
20110040016 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS THAT FORM A HIGH MODULUS POLYUREA - Curable, two-package compositions are provided comprising a first and second reactive package. The first reactive package comprises: | 02-17-2011 |
20110076485 | SUBSTRATES COATED WITH CLEAR POLYUREA FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to substrates coated with a transparent or translucent film-forming composition, prepared from a curable, two-package composition comprising a first and second reactive package. The first reactive package contains a polyamine component comprising: | 03-31-2011 |
20120130039 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS THAT FORM A POLYUREA DEMONSTRATING ELONGATION PROPERTIES OVER A LARGE TEMPERATURE RANGE - Curable compositions are provided comprising: | 05-24-2012 |
20130034741 | BRANCHED POLYESTER POLYMERS COMPRISING ISOPHTHALIC ACID AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A branched polyester prepared as the reaction product of a polyacid comprising at least 90 mole % isophthalic acid, including its ester and/or anhydride, and a polyol comprising a tri- or higher-functional polyol is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 02-07-2013 |
20130165550 | COATING COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES, RELATED COATED SUBSTRATES, AND METHODS - Coating compositions are disclosed that include corrosion resisting particles such that the coating composition can exhibit corrosion resistance properties. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with a coating deposited from such a composition and multi-component composite coatings, wherein at least one coating later is deposited from such a coating composition. Methods and apparatus for making ultrafine solid particles are also disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
20140255686 | PRIMER COMPOSITIONS FOR APPLICATION TO SHEET MATERIALS AND METHODS OF APPLYING SAME - Waterborne primer coating compositions are applied to sheet metal substrates and rapidly cured. The primer coating compositions contain water, a latex resin and corrosion-inhibiting particles. The primer coating compositions may be applied to the metal sheets and rapidly cured at a rolling mill, followed by coiling of the coated sheets. | 09-11-2014 |
20140331520 | LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATION COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYUREA AND A PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING POLYOL AND FOOTWEAR COMPRISING POLYUREA - Coating compositions comprising a polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising an isocyanate, the first component having a viscosity of ≦2000 centipoise at a temperature ≧7° C.; and (b) a second component comprising an amine. Substrates coated at least in part with such a composition are also disclosed. Footwear coated at least in part with polyurea are also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
20140373918 | PHOTOVOL TAlC MODULES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Photovoltaic modules and methods of making photovoltaic modules are disclosed. The photovoltaic modules comprise a front transparency, at least one photovoltaic cell, and a polyurea back coat. | 12-25-2014 |
20150040966 | PROTECTIVE COATING-ENCAPSULATED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Photovoltaic modules are disclosed. The photovoltaic module comprises a front transparency, a fluid encapsulant deposited on at least a portion of the front transparency, electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells applied to the fluid encapsulant and a backcoat deposited on at least a portion of the electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells. Methods of making photovoltaic modules are also disclosed. | 02-12-2015 |
Edward R. Mooring, Jr., Bowie, MD US
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20130332294 | Pregame electronic commerce integrator - The PreGame payment system is provided to optimize throughput capacity for retail establishment, such as restaurants, bars, grocery stores, or the like, by providing a secure and speedy method of accumulating and paying expenses on a tab maintained with the retail establishment. The PreGame system provides the everyday patron the opportunity to open, track, and close their own tabs with each retailer via their handheld or mobile device, eliminating any physical monetary exchanges or credit card exchanges between the retail staff person and the patron. | 12-12-2013 |
Edward R. Morgana, Bristol, CT US
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20120265466 | MONITORING THE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE OF RUGGEDIZED AVIONICS ELECTRONICS - A health monitoring system for monitoring the health of an electronic system. The health monitoring system includes an analog-to-digital converter, and a monitoring circuit within the electronic system. The monitoring circuit includes fatigue life characterized electrical components representative of electrical components comprising the balance of the electronic system. The fatigue life characterized electrical components are employed solely to monitor the health of the electronic system. The monitoring circuit output is electrically connected to the analog-to-digital converter. | 10-18-2012 |
Edward R. Mourar, Glenmoore, PA US
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20110121159 | PORTABLE INTEGRATED LASER OPTICAL TARGET TRACKER - A portable integrated laser optical target tracker and designator (PILOTT device) in a single housing is provided having a laser designator assembly to produce a focused laser beam that is projected from the housing. A laser energy detector is located in the housing that detects reflected laser energy from any designation source (ground or airborne based), provides steering information, decodes the laser's frequency, and is used as a range finding receiver. The location of the laser energy provides automatic field alignment of the laser designator. An optical magnification scope is mounted in the housing and has an optical field of view that is parallel to and aligned with a beam path defined by the laser beam focusing optics. Any night scope can be added to the system to provide night situational awareness by being shown in the display. A visual electronic display is overlaid with the optical field of view. A main controller communicates with the controller of the laser energy detector and the visual electronic display, as well as a user input in order to control the PILOTT device. This allows the laser designation location to be displayed in the optical field of view, along with other data, for spotting, ranging and/or marking a designated target. | 05-26-2011 |
Edward R. Murphy, Wilmington, DE US
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20090118464 | PREPARATION OF POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER GLYCOL OR COPOLYMERS THEREOF - This invention relates to a process for preparing polytrimethylene ether glycols or copolymers thereof having a number-average molecular weight of at least about 250 g/mole by a polycondensation reaction using at least one acid catalyst. | 05-07-2009 |
20110077433 | POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER GLYCOL OR COPOLYMERS THEREOF HAVING IMPROVED COLOR AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Processes for reducing the color of polytrimethylene ether glycol or copolymers thereof are provided. The processes include polycondensing diols in the presence of an acid catalyst and adding base continuously over a period of the polycondensation reaction. The invention also relates to the polytrimethylene ether glycol thereof produced by these processes. | 03-31-2011 |
20110152498 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER GLYCOL AND COPOLYMERS THEREOF - Processes for producing polytrimethylene ether glycol and copolymers thereof are provided wherein, by condensing and recycling at least a portion of the vapor phase produced as the reaction progresses, the yield loss and polymer color are reduced. | 06-23-2011 |
Edward R. Perez-Lizano, San Diego, CA US
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20160038001 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR VISUALIZATION OF AN ENCLOSED SPACE - The present invention provides a device and system which combines a stylet with imaging and display capabilities to enable visualization of confined spaces. | 02-11-2016 |
Edward R. Perez-Lizano US
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20160038001 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR VISUALIZATION OF AN ENCLOSED SPACE - The present invention provides a device and system which combines a stylet with imaging and display capabilities to enable visualization of confined spaces. | 02-11-2016 |
Edward R. Prince, Iii, San Francisco, CA US
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20100002260 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTRONIC MAIL USING A CONVENTIONAL FACSIMILE DEVICE - This invention relates to a system for combining an electronic mail (email) address or addresses and/or facsimile telephone numbers into a fax message, so that when received by a server the fax document is processed and transmitted as an email attachment to the email addresses or a fax message to the telephone numbers of the intended fax recipients. This allows the user to be able to send faxes and emails from a conventional fax machine or personal computer without having an Internet connection. | 01-07-2010 |
Edward R. Rickettson, Holland, NY US
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20150108752 | COUPLER INCLUDING CLAMP FOR CONNECTION TO A CORRUGATED TUBE - A coupler configured to be attached to an end of a corrugated tube having a hollow shaft configured to be inserted within the corrugated tube and a flange surrounding at least a portion of the hollow shaft. The flange has a width larger than the inside diameter of the corrugated tube. A first and second arm is attached to the flange by flexible hinges. Each arm defines a clamp configured to engage an outer surface of at least one of the plurality of corrugations when the arm pivots about the flexible hinge. Each clamp may include a locking feature configured to lock the clamp to the first arm to the second arm and the clamp of the second arm to the first arm. | 04-23-2015 |
Edward R. Romblom, Dewitt, MI US
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20090044772 | ENGINE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ENGINE - An engine is provided with features allowing a method of assembly that combines the ease of assembly of a net-assembled system with the positional accuracy of an index-assembled system in order to meet critical valve to piston clearance requirements, especially critical in a diesel engine. | 02-19-2009 |
20130014503 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR FORCED AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMAANM Romblom; Edward R.AACI DeWittAAST MIAACO USAAGP Romblom; Edward R. DeWitt MI USAANM Tkac; Ronald M.AACI BrightonAAST MIAACO USAAGP Tkac; Ronald M. Brighton MI US - In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a housing assembly for a forced induction system of an internal combustion engine is provided. The housing includes a turbine housing that further includes a turbine inlet passage in fluid communication with a turbine volute configured to house a turbine wheel. The housing assembly also includes a turbine outlet passage integrated in the turbine housing, the turbine outlet passage in fluid communication with the turbine volute, the turbine outlet passage configured to direct the exhaust gas flow to a catalytic converter coupled to the turbine outlet passage. Further, the housing assembly includes a compressor housing integrated with a compressor inlet passage in fluid communication with a compressor volute configured to house a compressor wheel coupled to the turbine wheel, the compressor inlet passage including a wall that is shared with the compressor volute. | 01-17-2013 |
20140261281 | Dry Sump Scavenge Pump System With Balance Shaft Capability For Application To Flat Plane V8 Engines - An internal combustion engine includes a balance shaft assembly having a housing mounted to the cylinder block wherein the housing supports a pair of balance shafts rotatably driven by the crankshaft. The pair of balance shafts rotate in opposite directions and each include a hollow tubular body with an internal eccentric mass. A first of the pair of balance shafts is drivingly connected to a drive sprocket at a first end and can include a first drive gear at a second end that is meshingly engaged with a first driven gear at an end of a second of the pair of balance shafts. A first oil pump is provided at the first end of the pair of balance shaft, and a second oil pump is provided at a second end of the pair of balance shafts. The gears of the oil pumps transfer torque between the pair of balance shafts. | 09-18-2014 |
20160084294 | Core For Cast Crankshaft - A core structure for a cast crankshaft is provided which eliminates the need to machine and install plugs in one or more of the main bearing lightening holes. This is achieved by configuring the core structure to take out all but a thin wall of material in the center of the main bearing journals. | 03-24-2016 |
20160084295 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CRANKSHAFT FROM A HIGH SHRINK METAL ALLOY - A crankshaft includes a pin bearing journal, and a counterweight. The pin bearing journal defines a hollow pin core. The hollow pin core includes a first pin core section and a second pin core section, and an enlarged central section disposed between the first pin core section and the second pin core section. The first and second pin core sections each define a cross section having a first and second cross sectional area respectively, and the enlarged central section defines a third cross section defining a third cross sectional area, with the third cross sectional area larger than the first and second cross sectional areas. An isolation window extends through the counterweight. The crankshaft is cast from a high shrink steel alloy having a shrinkage factor equal to or greater than 1%. The enlarged central section and the isolation window improve the castability of the high shrink steel alloy. | 03-24-2016 |
20160090937 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A THERMAL BARRIER - An engine assembly includes a cylinder block having at least one cylinder. The engine assembly includes at least one cylinder head coupled to the cylinder block, and at least one intake port coupled to the cylinder head, at least one exhaust port coupled to the cylinder head, and at least one fuel injector coupled to the cylinder head. The engine assembly includes a head cooling extension protruding from the cylinder head. The head cooling extension includes at least one extension wall and defines an extension cooling passageway at least partially enclosed by the at least one extension wall. The extension cooling passageway is at least partly disposed between the exhaust port and the fuel injector in order to create a thermal barrier between the fuel injector and the exhaust port when the coolant flows through the extension cooling passageway. | 03-31-2016 |
Edward R. Romblom, De Witt, MI US
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20090044768 | Piston Squirter System And Method - A piston squirter system and method for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The piston squirter system includes an oil reservoir, a variable displacement pump, and, for each cylinder, a piston squirter that sprays oil onto a piston for cooling and lubricating. A gallery connects the variable displacement pump to the piston squirters. The variable displacement pump receives oil from the oil reservoir and distributes the oil through the gallery to the piston squirters at a flow rate according to pressure required. The gallery does not require a relief valve and the piston squirters do not require check valves. | 02-19-2009 |
20100224144 | ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD COOLING FEATURES AND METHOD OF FORMING - A method of forming a cylinder head includes casting the cylinder head to include an integral cast-in exhaust manifold. The integral cast-in exhaust manifold defines an intermediate exhaust gas passage in fluid communication with exhaust ports and an exhaust gas outlet passage in fluid communication with the intermediate exhaust gas passage. The cast cylinder head includes a coolant cavity to receive a cooling fluid. The coolant cavity includes first and second portions extending around an outer circumference of the exhaust gas outlet passage separated from one another by a first cast-in wall. The method further includes machining the first cast-in wall to provide fluid communication between the first and second portions of the coolant cavity. Machining the first cast-in wall forms a first coolant passage created by the first and second portions of the coolant cavity and the machined passage around the outer circumference of the exhaust gas outlet passage. | 09-09-2010 |
20110088393 | Turbocharger and Air Induction System Incorporating the Same and Method of Using the Same - A turbocharger having a turbine housing with an integral EGR conduit is disclosed. The turbine includes a turbine wheel attached to a turbine shaft and rotatably disposed in a turbine housing having a turbine volute conduit having a turbine inlet passage fluidly coupled to a turbine volute conduit having a turbine volute passage and a turbine volute inlet and an EGR conduit having an EGR passage, the EGR passage having an EGR conduit inlet, the EGR conduit inlet disposed on the turbine inlet conduit. The turbine inlet conduit is configured for fluid communication of a first portion of an exhaust gas flow received from an engine to the turbine wheel. The EGR conduit is configured for fluid communication of a second portion of the exhaust gas flow to an engine intake manifold. | 04-21-2011 |
20120031355 | ENGINE INCLUDING PARTIAL INTEGRATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - An engine assembly may include an engine block, a cylinder head coupled to the engine block, and first and second intake valves supported by the cylinder head. The engine block may define a first set of cylinder bores arranged longitudinally in series and including a first cylinder bore and a second cylinder bore adjacent the first cylinder bore. The cylinder head may define a cavity forming an intake manifold region, a first intake runner extending laterally inward from the intake manifold region toward the first cylinder bore and a second intake runner extending laterally inward from the intake manifold region toward the second cylinder bore. The first intake valve may selectively provide communication between the first intake runner and the first cylinder bore. The second intake valve may selectively provide communication between the second intake runner and the second cylinder bore. | 02-09-2012 |
20120312011 | TURBINE HOUSING AND METHOD FOR DIRECTING EXHAUST - In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a turbine housing for a forced induction system of an internal combustion engine is provided, the turbine housing including a turbine inlet passage in fluid communication with a turbine volute configured to house a turbine wheel, the turbine inlet passage configured to direct an exhaust gas flow from an exhaust manifold to the turbine wheel. The housing also includes a turbine outlet passage in fluid communication with the turbine volute, the turbine outlet passage configured to direct the exhaust gas flow to a catalytic converter coupled to the turbine outlet passage, wherein the turbine outlet passage comprises a cone shaped passage. | 12-13-2012 |
Edward R. Scalice, Penfield, NY US
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20130189673 | Assay Device Having Controllable Sample Size - Disclosed is an assay device which comprises a liquid sample addition zone, a reagent zone, a detection zone, and a wicking zone, all defining a fluid flow path. The device further comprises a reagent addition zone along and in fluid communication with the fluid flow path downstream of the sample addition zone and upstream of the detection zone. An interrupting wash is added at this reagent addition zone in accordance with the method of the subject invention to control sample volume. The interrupting wash fluid is added at a predetermined fill volume on the chip device and also serves to wash the detection channel and fill the remaining chip volume. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189796 | Assay Device Having Uniform Flow Around Corners - An assay device includes: a liquid sample zone; a reagent zone downstream and in fluid communication with the sample zone containing a reagent material; a detection zone in fluid communication with the reagent zone having capture elements bound thereto; and a wicking zone in fluid communication with the capture zone having a capacity to receive liquid sample flowing from the detection zone. The sample receiving zone, the reagent zone, the detection zone and the wicking zone define a fluid flow path and at least a part of the fluid flow path has a substrate and projections which extend substantially vertically from the substrate, wherein the projections have a height, cross-section and a distance between one another that defines a space between the projections capable of generating capillary flow parallel to the substrate surface. In addition, the fluid flow path having projections includes a corner section which changes the direction of the flow path. The projections in or around the corner section are modified to maintain the configuration of the flow front of the sample flowing through the flow path after the corner is substantially the same configuration as before the corner. | 07-25-2013 |
20130210036 | Controlling Fluid Flow Through An Assay Device - An assay device includes: a detection zone which includes a first set of projections which are capable of generating capillary flow. A wicking zone (WZ) has a capacity to receive liquid sample flowing from the detection zone and includes a second set of projections which are capable of generating capillary flow. The WZ is rectangular in shape and the longer side of the rectangle extends in the direction of flow to thereby reduce the pressure gradient in the assay device which increases the total flow time of liquid sample compared to a WZ having equal length sides and same volume. At least a portion of the second set of projections have at least one dimension selected from a diameter, a center-to-center spacing, or a gap between projections that is different from the first set of projections, and is selected to increase the total flow time of the sample. | 08-15-2013 |
20140134653 | Calibrating Assays Using Reaction Time - A method for performing an assay on a liquid sample for the detection of one or more analytes of interest in an assay device having a flow path which includes a sample zone and detection zone thereon includes: dispensing the sample onto the sample zone; combining the sample and a reagent, wherein the sample and reagent may be combined prior to addition of the sample to the sample zone or on the assay device, flowing the combined sample/reagent by capillary action into and through the detection zone having capture elements bound thereto, wherein a signal at least partially representative of the presence or concentration of analyte(s) is produced and detected; determining a reaction time or reaction volume; and determining the concentration of the analyte by using both the detected signal and the reaction time or reaction volume. | 05-15-2014 |
20140206098 | Low Volume Assay Device Having Increased Sensitivity - An assay device includes: a liquid sample zone; a reagent zone downstream and in fluid communication with the sample addition zone containing a reagent material; a detection zone in fluid communication with the reagent zone. The detection zone has a substrate and projections which extend substantially vertically from the substrate, wherein the projections have a height, cross-section and a distance between one another that defines a capillary space between the projections capable of generating capillary flow parallel to the substrate surface. The device is capable of creating a reagent plume in the detection zone that includes liquid sample and dissolved reagent, where the width of the reagent plume extends substantially across the width of the detection zone, The device further includes a wicking zone in fluid communication with the detection zone having a capacity to receive liquid sample flowing from the detection zone. | 07-24-2014 |
20150153337 | Assay Device Having Uniform Flow Around Corners - An assay device includes: a liquid sample zone; a reagent zone downstream and in fluid communication with the sample zone containing a reagent material; a detection zone in fluid communication with the reagent zone having capture elements bound thereto; and a wicking zone in fluid communication with the capture zone having a capacity to receive liquid sample flowing from the detection zone. The sample receiving zone, the reagent zone, the detection zone and the wicking zone define a fluid flow path and at least a part of the fluid flow path has a substrate and projections which extend substantially vertically from the substrate, wherein the projections have a height, cross-section and a distance between one another that defines a space between the projections capable of generating capillary flow parallel to the substrate surface. In addition, the fluid flow path having projections includes a corner section which changes the direction of the flow path. The projections in or around the corner section are modified to maintain the configuration of the flow front of the sample flowing through the flow path after the corner is substantially the same configuration as before the corner. | 06-04-2015 |
20150153338 | Low Volume Assay Device Having Increased Sensitivity - An assay device includes: a liquid sample zone; a reagent zone downstream and in fluid communication with the sample addition zone containing a reagent material; a detection zone in fluid communication with the reagent zone. The detection zone has a substrate and projections which extend substantially vertically from the substrate, wherein the projections have a height, cross-section and a distance between one another that defines a capillary space between the projections capable of generating capillary flow parallel to the substrate surface. The device is capable of creating a reagent plume in the detection zone that includes liquid sample and dissolved reagent, where the width of the reagent plume extends substantially across the width of the detection zone, The device further includes a wicking zone in fluid communication with the detection zone having a capacity to receive liquid sample flowing from the detection zone. | 06-04-2015 |
20160038936 | LATERAL-FLOW ASSAY DEVICE HAVING FLOW CONSTRICTIONS - A lateral-flow assay device includes a substrate having a sample addition zone and a wash addition zone downstream thereof along a fluid flow path through which a sample flows. The fluid flow path is configured to receive a wash fluid in the wash addition zone. A hydrophilic surface is arranged in the wash addition zone. Flow constriction(s) are spaced apart from the fluid flow path and arranged to define, with the hydrophilic surface, a reservoir configured to retain the wash fluid by formation of a meniscus between the hydrophilic surface and the flow constriction(s). The fluid flow path draws the wash fluid from the reservoir by capillary pressure. Apparatus for analyzing a fluidic sample and methods of displacing a fluidic sample in a fluid flow path of an assay device are also described. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038937 | LATERAL-FLOW ASSAY DEVICE WITH FILTRATION FLOW CONTROL - A lateral-flow assay device includes a substrate with a sample addition zone and a fluid flow path. A cover supports a filter having a portion contacting the substrate to create a contact area that at least partly overlaps the sample addition zone. Another portion extends from the contact portion to the supported periphery of the filter to define with the substrate a reservoir configured to retain the filtrate by capillary pressure between the substrate and the extending portion. The reservoir volume is based on an acute angle formed between the substrate and the extending portion of the filter and on a fluid meniscus of the filtrate. The filter and sample addition zone are configured to provide capillary pressure drawing the filtrate from the reservoir to the sample addition zone. Methods for controlling flow characteristics in a lateral-flow assay device are also described. | 02-11-2016 |
20160041163 | LATERAL FLOW ASSAY DEVICE - A lateral flow assay device includes a substrate having a top surface, as well as a sample receiving area disposed upon the top surface. At least one fluid flow path extends along the substrate from the sample receiving area, wherein the sample receiving area can be placed in contact with a peripheral reservoir formed at a sample addition area to draw sample therefrom in a controlled manner. The device can further include a reagent area that is designed to promote uniform dissolution of a deposited detection material by a sample moved through the device along the fluid flow path as well, as a flow channel configure to promote mixing of sample and reagent and an absorbing or wicking zone configured to affect various flow characteristics. | 02-11-2016 |
Edward R. Sechrest, Greenwood, MO US
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20120312511 | WATER VAPOR CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOW QUALITY FUEL COMBUSTION - Exhaust having particulate matter travels through a condensation chamber. Liquid vapor, such as water vapor, is provided to the condensation chamber. High intensity sound of low, mid-range and high frequencies accelerates the growth and collection of water droplets that contain the target emissions by moving the particles and gases at differing speeds to increase the amount of interaction between droplets and particulates. The result is the rapid growth of droplets entrapping particulates to remove the particulates form the exhaust stream. An acceleration enhancement is the application of opposite electrical charges to the vapor and the emissions. Sound and charging can be used independently, or in combination. | 12-13-2012 |
20130036955 | Three Stage Combustor For Low Quality Fuels - A combustor for low quality fuels has a devolatilization chamber receiving the fuel and separating the fuel into char and gases. Char from the devolatilization chamber exits through a first port connected to a char chamber. The char chamber reduced the char to gases and ash. Gases generated in both the devolatilization chamber and char chamber are sent to gas and particulate combustion chamber, such as a fluidized bed. The various stages are operated at the optimum temperatures for the contituents provided to that stage. The resulting process has reduced emissions. | 02-14-2013 |
Edward R. Shellard, Atlanta, GA US
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20120189182 | AUTOMATIC TOOTH CHARTING USING DIGITAL IMAGES - A method for generating an electronic dental chart for a patient, executed at least in part by a host processor, obtains image data for each of a number of teeth of the patient and generates a template dental chart for the patient that represents the position of each imaged tooth with a symbol according to the obtained image data. The template dental chart for each imaged tooth symbol is populated to form the electronic dental chart by associating the obtained image data to the corresponding symbol in the template dental chart for the imaged tooth, analyzing the obtained image data to identify a condition of the imaged tooth, associating at least the identified condition with the symbol for the imaged tooth, and displaying the populated electronic dental chart, wherein the displayed electronic dental chart provides a visual indication of the identified condition. | 07-26-2012 |
20120307965 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AN INTRAORAL VOLUME IMAGE - A method for obtaining an intraoral x-ray image determines an initial spatial position and angular orientation of an x-ray source relative to a detector. A first x-ray image is obtained with the x-ray source at the initial spatial position and angular orientation and stored, associating the initial spatial position and angular orientation to the first x-ray image. A sequence repeats that calculates a next spatial position and angular orientation for the x-ray source, provides positional adjustment information between the x-ray source and detector for obtaining a next x-ray image, measures and records the actual spatial position and angular orientation of the x-ray source relative to the detector and obtains and stores the next x-ray image at the measured spatial position and angular orientation, and forms a composite image using image data from the first and from the one or more next x-ray images. | 12-06-2012 |
20130203010 | INTRAORAL CAMERA FOR DENTAL CHAIRS - An intraoral camera comprising: an imaging section for obtaining image data from a patient in a dental chair; a transmitter comprising a transmitter configured for both wired and wireless transmission of the obtained image data to a computer; and a power section including a cable that obtains power from the dental chair or a battery module within the camera. | 08-08-2013 |
Edward R. Silansky, Warrenton, VA US
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20110006153 | Internet linked environmental data collection system and method - An environmental data collection system and method is provided having an internet link for providing an additional level of security for a remotely controlled data collection platform having a security alarm for protecting the platform and the environmental subject of the study. A novel lighter-than-air platform having a novel snorkel for detachably securing, mooring and providing buoyancy control is provided for the collection of data in the form of real time audio and video linked to the internet and subscribers. The novel snorkel is flexible and retractable into the novel airship to provide remote buoyancy control of the airship together with silently operating electrical motors for allowing the novel airship to be remotely controlled and moved at will to track and monitor wildlife and make environmental measurements necessary for the protection of the environment, wildlife and the operation of the novel airship. Detachable securing means provide an anti-tethering feature of the novel airship and allow the collection of data from both, an aerial perspective and a ground perspective, while providing for the collection of data from either the surface of the earth or below the surface of the water while transmitting the data to scientists, environmentalists and subscribers through the internet. | 01-13-2011 |
Edward R. Swierk, Mountain View, CA US
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20090144538 | Patch installation at boot time for dynamically installable, piecemeal revertible patches - A method for booting a computer operating system is provided. A boot loader is loaded from a first flash memory to a random access memory and executed. In one embodiment, the boot loader loads from a second flash memory to a random access memory an operating system file system image archive, installs the operating system file system image archive as a root file system, loads from the second flash memory multiple operating system patches stored separately from the base operating system file system image archive, and installs the multiple operating system patches over the root file system. In another embodiment, the boot loader loads and executes an initialization script that performs the operations instead of the boot loader. | 06-04-2009 |
Edward R. Teitel, Houston, TX US
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20130169962 | SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF A PHYSIOLOGICAL FLUID SUSPENSION - A method of evaluating a property of a physiological fluid suspension comprises measuring a value of the property of a liquid portion of the physiological fluid suspension via light scattering, and comparing the measured value with a reference value to evaluate the property of the liquid portion of the physiological fluid suspension. | 07-04-2013 |
Edward R. Truitt, Iii, San Diego, CA US
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20120321693 | PRG4 TREATMENT FOR INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS - The present invention relates to a disorder of the lower urinary tract, and in particular, reducing the symptoms (including treatment) of interstitial cystitis in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment formulations and methods for reducing interstitial cystitis in patients via administration of a therapeutically effective concentration of PRG4. | 12-20-2012 |
20130039865 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Provided herein is a pharmaceutical or oral care product for treating or preventing oral diseases that is prepared with proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) as an active ingredient, the preparing method thereof and the use thereof in manufacturing medicaments or oral care products for treating or preventing oral diseases and maintenance of oral health. PRG4 may have efficacy in maintaining oral health and treating or preventing oral disease. This secreted glycoprotein, which is also called lubricin and superficial zone protein, is known to protect against frictional forces, cell adhesion and protein deposition. | 02-14-2013 |
Edward R. Van Keuren, Herndon, VA US
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20110317960 | DIRECT COUPLING OF OPTICAL SLOT WAVEGUIDE TO ANOTHER OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - Devices, systems and techniques for directly coupling an optical slot waveguide to another optical waveguide without a taper waveguide region between the two optical waveguides. | 12-29-2011 |