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Benedict R. Dugan, Seattle, WA US
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20130198092 | COMPUTER-ASSISTED PATENT APPLICATION PREPARATION - Techniques for computer-assisted patent application preparation are described. Some embodiments provide a Patent Application Preparation System (“PAPS”) that facilitates the automatic generation of patent applications (or portions thereof) based on logical claim definitions. The PAPS may receive one or more claim definitions that each define a single patent claim. From these claim definitions, the PAPS may generate claims, figures, written description corresponding to the figures, summary sections, and the like. When a drafter modifies a claim definition, the application portions may be automatically regenerated, so that any changes (e.g., to claim position or terminology) are reflected in the resulting patent application. | 08-01-2013 |
Benjamin J. Dugan, Glen Mills, PA US
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20090036306 | Insecticidal Substituted Benzylamino Heterocyclic and Heteroaryl Derivatives - Certain substituted benzylamino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (1): wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (1), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of an additional compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present. | 02-05-2009 |
20090209422 | Insecticidal Substituted Aminoalkyl Heterocyclic and Heteroaryl Derivatives - Certain substituted aminoalkyl heteroaryl and heterocyclyl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: wherein R, R | 08-20-2009 |
20090221555 | FUSED BICYCLIC DERIVATIVES OF 2,4-DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE AS ALK AND c-MET INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of formula I or II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, wherein R | 09-03-2009 |
20100137385 | Insecticidal Substituted Amino Heterocyclic and Heteroaryl Derivatives - Certain substituted amino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): wherein R, R | 06-03-2010 |
20110065710 | Insecticidal N-(Heteroarylalkyl)Alkanediamine Derivatives - Certain noel N-(heteroarylalkyl)alkanediamine derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: wherein Ar, a, r, R, R | 03-17-2011 |
20120165519 | Fused Bicyclic Derivatives of 2,4-Diaminopyrimidine as ALK and c-MET Inhibitors - The present invention provides a compound of formula I or II | 06-28-2012 |
20130296312 | Preparation and Uses of 1,2,4-Triazolo [1,5a] Pyridine Derivatives - This application relates, in part, to compounds of the general Formula I | 11-07-2013 |
20140113882 | Azaquinazoline Inhibitors of Atypical Protein Kinase C - The present application provides a compound of formula (I) | 04-24-2014 |
20150274720 | Azaquinazoline Inhibitors Of Atypical Protein Kinase C - The present application provides a compound of formula (I) | 10-01-2015 |
20160102094 | Azaquinazoline Inhibitors of Atypical Protein Kinase C - The present application provides a compound of formula (1) | 04-14-2016 |
Brendon Dugan, Johnson City, TN US
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20140330575 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TRACKING - A health care provider tracking system and method are disclosed. Such a method may include customizing a healthcare device user interface by presenting a first user interface on the healthcare device; receiving tag data having a healthcare provider identifier; sending the tag data to an authentication server; receiving an access token; and presenting a second user interface on the healthcare device different from the first user interface. The second user interface is configured based on the access token and the healthcare provider identifier. A healthcare tracking system may include a plurality of user tags and a plurality of healthcare devices configured to present a first user interface; obtain the tag data from user tags; communicate tag data; receive an access token; and present a second user interface on the healthcare device different from the first user interface. | 11-06-2014 |
Bryan Philip Dugan, Laramie, WY US
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20160092910 | Marketing/Referral Card/s - Techniques for gathering referral information and displaying business information. In one example, you may have it made so that the business card or marketing card can separate from the referral portion of the card using perforation to neatly separate them, all of which can be put into your pocket due to the size. And putting scores on the referral part of the card so that the card can fold to the size of a business card for easy transporting. | 03-31-2016 |
Casey Dugan, Cambridge, MA US
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20110161884 | GRAVITY MENUS FOR HAND-HELD DEVICES - A gravity menu management method can be provided. The method can include determining a tilt edge of a pervasive device by a tilt sensor disposed in the pervasive device. The method also can include rendering a menu bar with different drop down menus in a GUI of the pervasive device at a portion of the GUI adjacent to the determined tilt edge. In an aspect of the embodiment, the method additionally can include determining an angle of inclination of the pervasive device by the tilt sensor and managing a number of menu items in the drop down menus of the menu according to the determined angle of inclination. For instance, managing a number of menu items in the drop down menus of the menu according to the determined angle of inclination, can include including a terse set of menu items in the drop down menus responsive to a shallow angle of inclination, and including a verbose set of menu items in the drop down menus responsive to a steep angle of inclination. | 06-30-2011 |
20150347825 | COGNITIVE IMAGE DETECTION AND RECOGNITION - Embodiments are directed to an image processing station for associating a non-trusted data set with a trusted data set. The station includes a memory and a user interface configured to receive the trusted data set and the non-trusted data set. The station further includes a processor system communicatively coupled to the memory and the user interface. The processor system is configured to generate, based at least in part on processing the trusted data set and the non-trusted data set, a confidence value that represents a probability that at least a portion of the non-trusted data set identifies at least a portion of the trusted data set. | 12-03-2015 |
20150347826 | COGNITIVE IMAGE DETECTION AND RECOGNITION - Embodiments are directed to an image processing station for associating a non-trusted data set with a trusted data set. The station includes a memory and a user interface configured to receive the trusted data set and the non-trusted data set. The station further includes a processor system communicatively coupled to the memory and the user interface. The processor system is configured to generate, based at least in part on processing the trusted data set and the non-trusted data set, a confidence value that represents a probability that at least a portion of the non-trusted data set identifies at least a portion of the trusted data set. | 12-03-2015 |
20150363744 | TRACKING CHANGES IN RESUMES TO IDENTIFY PERSONS INTERESTED IN ACQUIRING A NEW POSITION - A method, system, and computer program product for identifying persons who may be interested in acquiring a new position by tracking changes in their resumes. The present invention provides an efficient method to both prevent employee attrition and to signal to potential future employers that the person may become available soon. In general, the invention works by crawling a resume source for resumes, determining the resume owner, associating owner contact information, and tracking changes made to the resumes. If a resume is changed within a certain time period above a certain threshold activity level, then the resume owner is identified as being interested in acquiring a new position. Multiple different resumes from multiple different resume sources can also be mapped to a single owner to provide an aggregate actual resume in which changes can be tracked and used to identify employees interested in acquiring a new position. | 12-17-2015 |
Casey Dugan, Everett, MA US
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20090119293 | Computer Method and System for Determining Individual Priorities of Shared Activities - A computer-implemented method and apparatus determines individual user priorities of collections of resources. The invention system represents collections of shared resources as end-user activities. An engine retrieves the activity access history of the user and the activity records and generates a description of each activity and a priority score. The engine may include a data collection component and a training and ranking component. Based on the activity descriptions and priority scores, the invention system generates and outputs for display an activity list ordered by individual user priority. | 05-07-2009 |
20090150342 | Computer Method and Apparatus for Tag Pre-Search in Social Software - A computer-implemented method and system for tag-based searching. One or more initial tags are entered or otherwise input by a user. The invention system determines related tags to the user entered initial tags and enables user review of the determined related tags. The user selects from the determined related tags and forms an improved tag-based search relative to the initial tags. Methods employed for determining related tags include conventional frequency of co-occurence method, a lexical method, a semantic method, a user list method, a recency method, a reference database method and a resource method. The invention method/system also allows the user to store selected components of those searches for future use/reuse. The invention also allows the user to share selected components with selected other users. | 06-11-2009 |
Casey Dugan, Winchester, MA US
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20120179751 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENTIMENT-BASED RECOMMENDATIONS OF DISCUSSION TOPICS IN SOCIAL MEDIA - An online discussion recommendation system ranks and presents to users of a social media site discussions of interest preferably calculated through interest-matching. The discussion has many online posts. The system and method determine which post to present to the user as a sample snippet from such discussion using sentiment analysis. The sentiment of the snippet may be most polarized, sentiment matching the user's current mood, typical user sentiment, or others. | 07-12-2012 |
20120185779 | Computer System and Method of Audience-Suggested Content Creation in Social Media - A computer based system and method of audience-based suggestion for content creation in social media is disclosed. The content suggestor system and method receive user requests including title of content that the requester would be interested in viewing/reading. The system routes the request to any number of target users that would be likely to responsively create/upload such content, including both users the requester has deemed appropriate as well as any the system deems appropriate. A user interface displays topic requests to the target users (users the request was routed to). Upon content being uploaded in the global computer network in response to the request, the system notifies each requesting user. The content responsively created and uploaded may be in media different from the medium of the initial request. | 07-19-2012 |
Charles Dugan, Cottage Hills, IL US
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20100038294 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION APPARATUS - A centrifugal separating apparatus having a vessel with a chamber assembly disposed therein that is rotated by a rotatable main shaft driven by a motor at a predetermined speed for separating water and oil from a stream of fluid. The rotatable chamber assembly defines an upper chamber for receiving the stream of fluid from an inlet tube and a lower chamber for collecting water separated from the stream of fluid. The upper chamber is in fluid flow communication with a plurality of U-tube assemblies with each assembly having a pair of upper oil separation tubes and a single lower water separation tube that extends outwardly in a radial direction from the chamber assembly at the near end of each U-tube assembly. The free end of each U-tube assembly is engaged and communicates with one of a plurality of tubular return sections that collectively define an outer tube that allows for the separation of the oil and water from the stream of fluid during rotation of the main shaft by the centrifugal separating apparatus. A strain retaining plate is engaged to the chamber assembly and the outer tube for providing structural support such that centripetal forces applied by rotation of the main shaft does not apply excess stress to the U-tube assemblies. The motor is in operative association with a microprocessor controller that terminates operation of the apparatus when vibrations generated by the operation of the apparatus exceeds a predetermined value. | 02-18-2010 |
Clifton Dugan, Denison, TX US
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20130227874 | Fishing Lure - A fishing lure to generate a vibration and sound may include an exterior housing having a cavity, a motor and battery module positioned within the cavity and may or may not be connected to the exterior housing, a battery connected to the motor and not connected to the exterior housing to provide power for the motor and a off-center weight being connected to the motor and not connected to the exterior housing to produce the vibration and sound by the motor and battery module striking the interior surface of the exterior housing. | 09-05-2013 |
Colleen M. Dugan, Matthews, NC US
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20150019277 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATING LUMPING SERVICES MANAGEMENT - One or more embodiments provide for automated management of lumping services. A method includes managing collection of on-site facility lumping services data. Payment collection is managed for the lumping services. Customer integrated file uploads containing data elements for field operations related to the lumping services is provided. Automated check-in and check-out of drivers at facilities for tracking lumping services is provided. Purchase orders for the lumping services are scheduled. Fee assessment for the purchase orders is performed. A determination is made for an initiated refund request for one or more of the purchase orders. Granted refund requests are dynamically processed for the one or more purchase orders. One or more status displays for the lumping services is provided. | 01-15-2015 |
Concetta Dugan, Yuba City, CA US
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20120000163 | REDUCTION OF PATHOGENS FOR FOOD IN PACKAGING - A system for reducing pathogens for food in packaging comprises a bagger and pathogen reducer. The bagger is for inserting a food item into a package. The pathogen reducer is for reducing pathogens by exposing the food item and the package with the food item inside using infrared energy. | 01-05-2012 |
Edward T. Dugan, Gainesville, FL US
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20080285715 | Method and apparatus for shadow aperture backscatter radiography (SABR) system and protocol - A shadow aperture backscatter radiography (SABR) system includes at least one penetrating radiation source for providing a penetrating radiation field, and at least one partially transmissive radiation detector, wherein the partially transmissive radiation detector is interposed between an object region to be interrogated and the radiation source. The partially transmissive radiation detector transmits a portion of the illumination radiation field. A shadow aperture having a plurality of radiation attenuating regions having apertures therebetween is disposed between the radiation source and the detector. The apertures provide illumination regions for the illumination radiation field to reach the object region, wherein backscattered radiation from the object is detected and generates an image by the detector in regions of the detector that are shadowed by the radiation attenuation regions. | 11-20-2008 |
20110200172 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTED IMAGING BACKSCATTER RADIOGRAPHY - Systems and methods of x-ray backscatter radiography are provided. A single-sided, non-destructive imaging technique utilizing x-ray radiation to image subsurface features is disclosed, capable of scanning a region using a fan beam aperture and gathering data using rotational motion. | 08-18-2011 |
Erin Dugan, Grayslake, IL US
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20140000978 | GYPSUM-PANEL ACOUSTICAL MONOLITHIC CEILING | 01-02-2014 |
20140000979 | GYPSUM-PANEL ACOUSTICAL MONOLITHIC CEILING | 01-02-2014 |
20140124291 | GYPSUM-PANEL ACOUSTICAL MONOLITHIC CEILING - An acoustical panel for forming a monolithic ceiling or wall, the panel extending across a rectangular area, and having a core made primarily of gypsum, the core being essentially coextensive with the panel area such that it has two opposed sides, each of an area substantially equal to the area of the panel, the core having a multitude of perforations extending generally between its sides, the perforations being distributed substantially uniformly across the full area of the core and being open at both sides of the core, the face side of the core being covered by a porous layer, the perforations being optionally restricted at a rear side of the core, the porous layer at the face side of the core being suitable for adherence of drywall joint compound and a water-based non-blocking paint. | 05-08-2014 |
Frank Dugan, Belton, MO US
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20150096503 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING A HOOF OF AN UNGULATE ANIMAL - A method of treating a hoof of an ungulate animal. The method comprises coating one or both of (i) at least a portion of a bottom surface of the hoof or (ii) at least a portion of a block surface with a curable polymer and allowing the polymer to cure for a period of time. The polymer is cured within 60 seconds or less of the coating and the cured polymer has a Shore D hardness of about 10 to about 50. The curable polymer is provided as a two component system. The first component is a reaction product of (a) comprises 4-4′-diphenylmethane-diisocyanate, castor oil, isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane, and glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, and wherein (b) comprises dicyclohexylmethane-4,4-diisocyanate, polyether polyol, 4,4′-diphenylmethane-diisocyanate (MDI), and triethoxy(3-isocyanatopropyle)silane. The second component comprises polyoxypropylene oxide ether polyol, diol (2000 MW), polyxoypropylene oxide ether polyol, triol (450 MW), tetrahydroxypropylethylendiamine, metaxylenediamine, and organobismuth catalyst. | 04-09-2015 |
Greg J. Dugan, Corona, CA US
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20120192870 | PRESSURE RELIEF IN A RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A pressure relief device comprising a valve configured to resiliently deform in response to a predetermined pressure; and a sound dampener configured to dampen a sound generated by the valve when the valve resiliently deforms in response to said predetermined pressure. | 08-02-2012 |
20120285448 | TUBE PLACEMENT IN NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION - A non-invasive ventilation patient interface comprises a frame, a facial skin interface, and a self-sealing tube insertion region. The frame is configured for coupling with a head strap system, where head strap system is configured for supplying a securing force to secure the patient interface in a position over a respiratory opening of a patient. The facial skin interface is coupled with the frame and configured for interfacing with facial skin of the patient and sealing the patient interface about the respiratory opening in response to the securing force. The self-sealing tube insertion region is coupled with the facial skin interface and configured for self-sealing about a tube disposed between the facial skin and the facial skin interface, such that the securing force is diverted around the tube while the tube is inserted in the self-sealing tube insertion region. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285464 | NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION FACIAL SKIN PROTECTION - A non-invasive ventilation patient interface comprises a fresh gas entry port, a frame, and a zygomatic facial interface. The fresh gas entry port is configured for coupling with a fresh gas supply. The frame is configured for coupling with a head strap system, wherein the head strap system is configured for supplying a securing force to secure the patient interface in a position over a respiratory opening of a patient. The zygomatic facial interface is coupled with the frame and configured for spreading the securing force away from a nasal bridge of the patient and onto left and right zygomatic arch regions of the patient. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285465 | NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION FACIAL SKIN PROTECTION - A non-invasive ventilation patient interface comprises a fresh gas entry port, an exhaust gas entry port, and a facial skin interface. Fresh gas entry port is configured for coupling with a fresh gas supply. The exhaust gas vent port is configured for allowing expulsion of exhaust gas from the patient interface. The facial skin interface is configured for eliminating fluid from within the patient interface and for eliminating fluid from facial skin which is covered by the patient interface. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285466 | ADJUSTING A VENTILATION MASK - In a method for adjusting a ventilation mask, a ventilative state is measured of a ventilation mask that is placed over a respiratory opening of a patient A sealing portion of the ventilation mask is for establishing a fluid seal between the ventilation mask and the patient. The sealing portion comprises a plurality of bladders. An unintentional leak of the fluid seal is determined based on a measured change of the ventilative state. A bladder of the plurality of bladders is adjusted to seal the unintentional leak. | 11-15-2012 |
20150367096 | PRESSURE RELIEF IN A RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A pressure relief device comprising a valve configured to resiliently deform in response to a predetermined pressure; and a sound dampener configured to dampen a sound generated by the valve when the valve resiliently deforms in response to said predetermined pressure. | 12-24-2015 |
James A. Dugan, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120168482 | GEAR SHIFT MOUNTED ACCESSORY HOLDER - Accessory holders and methods of displaying an accessory or a display screen of an accessory to an occupant of a vehicle are disclosed. In one aspect, the accessory holder has a lower portion configured to couple to the gear shift of a vehicle. In another aspect, the accessory holder is configured to secure a personal electronic accessory. | 07-05-2012 |
James Michael Dugan, Orlando, FL US
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20100070364 | PipPops - Partners In Profit Point Of Purchase Savings System - An instant interactive dynamic software system comprised of a computer site and a mobile site serving as a central platform where businesses can upload full color advertisements with complete descriptions of any offers, click-to-call, web-links, and video ads, featuring bar coded e-coupons that consumers can access on their interne enabled mobile devices, redeem at the point of purchase at the businesses for instant savings and earn loyalty points for use. Advertisers see real-time results and can edit offers instantly. The system is designed for local market through complete global advertising campaigns. While other mobile advertising sites are available, none offer a complete system of third party instant posting of ads with the barcodes to one site, making real-time changes anytime, instantly, being able to be seen and redeemed by anyone with an internet enabled mobile device locally or globally, and having the analytics instantly available to the advertiser. | 03-18-2010 |
Janis Dugan, Deland, FL US
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20140146348 | WINDOW PICTURE SYSTEM - The present invention is a window picture system that includes a retractable window shade pulled down from a top portion of a window, one or more images that include a selected one of one or more pictures, one or more photographs and one or more drawings, a window frame with a bottom and a window sill with a top surfacing. The system also includes a three dimensional projector that displays a selected one of the one or more images and one or more slide shows onto the window, an image change button disposed on the top surfacing of the window sill, a camera SD card inserted into the three dimension projector, a battery and a scanner utilized to scan the selected one of the one or more images and one or more slide shows. | 05-29-2014 |
Jeffrey S. Dugan, Erwin, TN US
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20090130160 | FIBER FOR WOUND DRESSING - The invention provides a fluid-wicking, antimicrobial fiber formed of a grooved fiber comprising an antimicrobial material. Fabrics and products comprising the fluid-wicking, antimicrobial fiber are also provided. A medical device of the invention, for example a wound dressing, demonstrates antibacterial and optionally antifungal properties, depending on the selection of the antimicrobial material contained therein, with the medical device demonstrating the ability to wick fluids away from the surface of a wound and hold the fluids within an absorbent layer of the device. | 05-21-2009 |
20090181592 | METAL-COATED FIBER - A multicomponent fiber having a metal phobic component and a metal philic component that allows for the selective distribution of metal across the surface of the fiber is disclosed. The inventive multicomponent fibers may be used in fabrics and other products manufactured therefrom for economically imparting at least one of an antistatic quality, antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy, and ultraviolet and/or electromagnetic radiation shielding. | 07-16-2009 |
20100062251 | MULTICOMPONENT TAGGANT FIBERS AND METHOD - Taggant fibers and methods of use provide for enhanced protection and security when the fibers are used in documents such as land titles, currency, passports and other documents of value. The taggant fibers consist of a minimum of two separate zones with each zone containing a different taggant to emit different wave lengths when excited. The taggants may consist of organic or inorganic compounds as are conventionally known and can be manufactured using for example polymeric materials which can be extruded during the fiber manufacturing process. A first zone may comprise a fiber sheath which includes a taggant and a second or inner zone or core which may be formed into a company logo having letters with different or the same taggants. Authentication of the fibers or documents containing such fibers can be readily viewed using conventional techniques. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063208 | Multicomponent Taggant Fibers and Method - Taggant fibers and methods of use provide for enhanced protection and security when the fibers are used in documents such as land titles, currency, passports and other documents of value. The taggant fibers consist of a minimum of two separate zones with each zone containing a different taggant to emit different wave lengths when excited. The taggants may consist of organic or inorganic compounds as are conventionally known and can be manufactured using for example polymeric materials which can be extruded during the fiber manufacturing process. Authentication of the fibers or documents containing such fibers can be readily viewed using conventional techniques. | 03-11-2010 |
20140272362 | MULTICOMPONENT ALIPHATIC POLYESTER BLEND FIBERS - The present invention provides multicomponent thermoplastic fibers that are biodegradable and that are capable of forming strong bonds in air bonding processes. In various embodiments, the multicomponent fibers can include a first polymer component that includes a first aliphatic polyester, and a second polymer component also including an aliphatic polyester, wherein the first polymer component comprises at least a portion of an exposed surface of the multicomponent fiber. The first polymer component can be a fully amorphous polylactic acid and the second polymer component can be a semicrystalline polylactic acid. The multicomponent fiber can have cross-sectional area comprising the first polymer component and the second polymer component in about a 1:1 ratio, wherein the first polymer component and the second polymer component are configured in a sheath/core arrangement. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey Scott Dugan, Erwin, TN US
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20150111452 | Degradable Polymer Fibers with Enhanced Degradability - A thermoplastic fiber is formed of a blend including a degradable polymer and a material that generates an agent upon exposure to stimulus that accelerates degradation of the degradable polymer. The degradable polymer can include a biodegradable polymer, such as poly(lactic acid) polymer, and the material that generates an agent upon exposure to stimulus can include a soy-based material. | 04-23-2015 |
Joanne Bechta Dugan, Crozet, VA US
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20110137703 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC PROBABILISTIC RISK ASSESSMENT - The DEFT methodology, system and computer readable medium extends the applicability of the PRA (Probabilistic Risk Assessment) methodology to computer-based systems, by allowing DFT (Dynamic Fault Tree) nodes as pivot nodes in the Event Tree (ET) model. DEFT includes a mathematical model and solution algorithm, supports all common PRA analysis functions and cutsets. Additional capabilities enabled by the DFT include modularization, phased mission analysis, sequence dependencies, and imperfect coverage. | 06-09-2011 |
John Dugan, Lebanon, OH US
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20120312816 | LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME - A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position. | 12-13-2012 |
20150329250 | LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME - A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position. | 11-19-2015 |
John Francis Dugan, Millville, MA US
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20150358734 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LARGE SCALE AUDIO SYSTEM - Audio loudspeaker | 12-10-2015 |
John Michael Dugan, Richardson, TX US
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20150382087 | INTER-CHANNEL SPECTRAL SHAPING IN OPTICAL RING NETWORKS - A method and system for inter-channel spectral shaping in optical ring networks may involve selectively applying an attenuating notch filter at a spectral boundary between adjacent wavelength slots passed by a wavelength selective switch (WSS). In this manner, instability from net loop gain values exceeding unity may be prevented in the optical ring network. | 12-31-2015 |
John P. Dugan, Wilmington, MA US
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20110103924 | System and Method for Unloading Items - A method for unloading inventory items includes storing an inventory item on an inventory holder and moving the inventory holder toward an unloading station with a mobile drive unit. Additionally, the method includes moving the inventory holder past a barrier of the unloading station. The method further includes preventing the inventory item from moving past the barrier as the mobile drive unit moves the inventory holder past the barrier. | 05-05-2011 |
20130251480 | System for Unloading Items - A system for unloading inventory items includes an inventory holder, an unloading station, and a mobile drive unit. The inventory holder stores inventory items. The unloading station includes a barrier that is operable to prevent inventory items from moving past the barrier as the inventory holder moves past the barrier. The mobile drive unit is operable to move the inventory holder toward the unloading station and to move the inventory holder past the barrier. | 09-26-2013 |
John R. Dugan, Lebanon, OH US
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20150066022 | SURGICAL DEVICES WITH CLOSE QUARTER ARTICULATION FEATURES - The disclosure provides various apparatuses comprising a shaft section extending longitudinally along a first plane. An end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw configured to pivotally open and close in a second plane relative to the first plane about a pivot point. The first plane is orthogonal to the second plane. An articulation section is disposed between the shaft section and the end effector. The articulation section is configured to articulate in the second plane relative to the first plane in response to a rotatable articulation control mechanism. Also disclosed are configuration where at least one of the first and second jaws comprises an electrode. Also disclosed are configurations in which the end effector pivots and articulates about the same pivot point. | 03-05-2015 |
20150173744 | SURGICAL STAPLES AND STAPLE CARTRIDGES - A surgical staple and staple cartridge for removably storing the surgical staple. The surgical staple can comprise a plurality of separate and discrete staple drive surfaces. The staple drive surfaces can be configured to move along parallel paths in the staple cartridge. Additionally, the staple cartridge can comprise a staple cavity, and a plurality of lift planes can extend through the staple cavity. | 06-25-2015 |
20150173746 | SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENTS WITH INDEPENDENT JAW CONTROL FEATURES - Surgical instruments and end effectors therefor are disclosed. In various implementations, the surgical instrument includes a surgical end effector that comprises a lower jaw and an upper jaw that are supported for movable travel toward and away from each other. The instrument may further include a firing member that is operably supported for selective operable travel within the surgical end effector. The instrument may also include a first jaw closure system that operably interfaces with the lower jaw and is configured to selectively move the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw. A second jaw closure system operably interfaces with the upper jaw and is configured to selectively move the upper jaw relative to the lower jaw. A firing system operably interfaces with the firing member and is configured to apply firing motions to the firing member to move the firing member within the end effector. | 06-25-2015 |
20150173755 | SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENTS WITH ARTICULATABLE END EFFECTORS - Surgical instruments and end effectors therefor are disclosed. In various implementations, the surgical instrument includes an elongated shaft assembly that defines a longitudinal tool axis. An elongated channel of an end effector is movably coupled to the elongated shaft assembly for selective pivotal travel about a pivot axis that is transverse to the longitudinal tool axis upon application of articulation motions thereto. The elongated channel may be configured to operably support a surgical staple cartridge. An anvil assembly is pivotally coupled to the elongated channel for selective pivotal travel relative thereto between open and closed positions about the pivot axis upon application of closing and opening motions thereto. In some implementations, the anvil assembly comprises a two part assembly. | 06-25-2015 |
20150272603 | SURGICAL DEVICES WITH ARTICULATING END EFFECTORS AND METHODS OF USING SURGICAL DEVICES WITH ARTICULATING END EFFECTORS - Methods and devices for using surgical devices with articulating end effectors are provided. Surgical devices with articulating end effectors can provide rotary driven pivoting of the end effector. In some embodiments, the device can include a handle, a first and a second tube extending from the handle, the second tube disposed within the first tube, and an end effector that includes a pair of distal jaws configured to move in response to rotation of the first tube about a longitudinal axis thereof and rotation of the second tube about a longitudinal axis thereof. The jaws can move in two different ways depending on whether the first and second tubes are rotating in a same direction as one another or in different ways than each other. The jaws can open/close and articulate using the same mechanical mechanism. The device can be powered, or the device can be non-powered. | 10-01-2015 |
20150359536 | CLOSURE LOCKOUT SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include a first jaw, a second jaw, and a jaw closure lockout system. The first jaw can comprise a pivot pin slot and a slide pin slot. The second jaw can comprise an anvil and, in addition, a mounting portion comprising a pivot pin, which can be movably positioned in the pivot pin slot. A shiftable guide can be movably positioned in the first jaw and can comprise a body and a barrier wall. The body can comprise a slide pin movably positioned in the slide pin slot. The barrier wall can be aligned with a portion of the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned within a range of positions in the slide pin slot, and the barrier wall can be offset from the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned outside the range of positions. | 12-17-2015 |
Jonathan M. Dugan, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090086963 | Systems and Methods for Protecting the Anonymity of Entities - Systems and methods for protecting the anonymity of one or more entities comprising personalizing a reference associated with information about an entity using one or more codes associated with a viewing entity to generate a personalized reference with which to present the information to the viewing entity. | 04-02-2009 |
Joseph Dugan, Long Beach, CA US
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20140075317 | DIGITAL CONTENT PRESENTATION AND INTERACTION - System and methods for compiling and presenting digital content to a user using non-textual communication features are disclosed. A user interface may be used for web navigation, wherein the user interface displays pieces of information/content as one or more icons, such as circles, spheres, or other shapes. Such icons may have various non-textual features that can communicate to the user one or more characteristics of the information represented by the icon(s). For example, color, shade, shape, movement/animation, size, texture, and/or other depicted features of an icon may represent various characteristics, such as time period, popularity, content type, content source, or other characteristics. | 03-13-2014 |
Joseph Dugan, Canonsburg, PA US
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20130186498 | INTERNALLY HEATED FLUID TRANSFER PIPES WITH INTERNAL HELICAL HEATING RIBS - A system for transferring and heating fluid is disclosed comprising a fluid transfer pipe having an internal surface and an external surface, and at least one helical heating rib connected to the internal surface of the fluid transfer pipe structured and arranged to generate non-laminar flow and to heat the fluid as it flows through the fluid transfer pipe. A method of heating fluid contained in a pipe is also disclosed. The method comprises providing at least one helical heating rib connected to an internal surface of a fluid transfer pipe, and passing the fluid through the fluid transfer pipe, whereby the at least one helical heating rib generates turbulent flow of the fluid to thereby heat the fluid. The helical heating ribs may comprise hollow channels through which a heating liquid may be passed to further heat the fluid contained in the pipe. | 07-25-2013 |
Larry C. Dugan, Modesto, CA US
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20110015085 | Repetitive Sequence-Free DNA Libraries - A method of creating a repetitive sequence-free DNA library comprising the steps of providing a DNA library, providing an amplification mixture from the DNA library, and adding a repetitive sequence fraction DNA to the amplification mixture to produce the repetitive sequence-free DNA library. The invention also provides a method of creating a whole chromosome painting probe comprising the steps of providing a DNA library, providing an amplification mixture from the DNA library, adding a repetitive sequence fraction DNA to the amplification mixture to produce the repetitive sequence-free DNA library, and labeling the repetitive sequence-free DNA library to produce the whole chromosome painting probe. The invention also provides a method of in-situ hybridization comprising the steps of providing a DNA library, providing an amplification mixture from the DNA library, adding a repetitive sequence fraction DNA to the amplification mixture to produce the repetitive sequence-free DNA library, labeling the repetitive sequence-free DNA library to produce the whole chromosome painting probe, and using the painting probe in in-situ hybridization. | 01-20-2011 |
Laura Dugan, San Diego, CA US
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20130079522 | DIHYDROETHIDINE ANALOGUES AND USES THEREOF - Tracers for imaging distribution of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are disclosed. The tracers include radiolabeled dihydroethidine (DHE) analogues. Further disclosed are uses of the compounds, including methods of imaging tissue distribution of ROS in vivo by positron emission tomography (PET). Methods of synthesizing the compounds are also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
Laura L. Dugan, San Diego, CA US
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20080214670 | Therapeutic Malonic Acid/Acetic Acid C60 Tri-Adducts of Buckminsterfullerene and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed and claimed herein are e,e,e malonic acid/acetic acid tri-adduct of buckminsterfullerene of the general formula C | 09-04-2008 |
20100297070 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR AMELIORATING CNS INFLAMMATION, PSYCHOSIS, DELIRIUM, PTSD or PTSS - The invention provides compositions and methods for ameliorating, treating, reversing or preventing pathology or inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS), or the brain, caused or mediated by NFkB, IL-6, IL-6-R, NADPH oxidase (Nox), and/or superoxide and/or hydrogen peroxide production by a NADPH oxidase, including for example ameliorating, treating, reversing or preventing schizophrenia, psychosis, delirium, e.g., post-operative delirium, drug-induced psychosis, psychotic features associated with frailty syndrome (FS), aging, depression, dementias; traumatic war neurosis, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and/or Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The invention also provides methods for purifying a C60 fullerene, C3 (tris malonic acid C60) or malonic acid derivatives. | 11-25-2010 |
Lawrence Dugan, Modesto, CA US
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20130210016 | NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Provided herein are methods and systems for loop-mediated isothermal amplification of target polynucleotides on a sample without sample preparation. Methods and systems herein described also allow detection of cells and in particular bacterial cells on an untreated sample comprising the cells, and allow in some embodiments specific detection of bacterial cells such as | 08-15-2013 |
20150298129 | MULTI-CHAMBER NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION AND DETECTION DEVICE - A nucleic acid amplification and detection device includes an amplification cartridge with a plurality of reaction chambers for containing an amplification reagent and a visual detection reagent, and a plurality of optically transparent view ports for viewing inside the reaction chambers. The cartridge also includes a sample receiving port which is adapted to receive a fluid sample and fluidically connected to distribute the fluid sample to the reaction chamber, and in one embodiment, a plunger is carried by the cartridge for occluding fluidic communication to the reaction chambers. The device also includes a heating apparatus having a heating element which is activated by controller to generate heat when a trigger event is detected. The heating apparatus includes a cartridge-mounting section which positioned a cartridge in thermal communication with the heating element so that visual changes to the contents of the reaction chambers are viewable through the view ports. | 10-22-2015 |
Lawrence C. Dugan, Modesto, CA US
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20110294112 | METHODS FOR POINT-OF-CARE DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID IN A SAMPLE - Provided herein are methods and apparatus for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample and related methods and apparatus for diagnosing a condition in an individual. The condition is associated with presence of nucleic acid produced by certain pathogens in the individual. | 12-01-2011 |
20110294199 | APPARATUS FOR POINT-OF-CARE DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID IN A SAMPLE - Provided herein are methods and apparatus for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample and related methods and apparatus for diagnosing a condition in an individual. The condition is associated with presence of nucleic acid produced by certain pathogens in the individual. | 12-01-2011 |
Lawrence Christopher Dugan, Modesto, CA US
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20100105577 | PASSIVE MICROFLUIDIC ARRAY CARD AND READER - A microfluidic array card and reader system for analyzing a sample. The microfluidic array card includes a sample loading section for loading the sample onto the microfluidic array card, a multiplicity of array windows, and a transport section or sections for transporting the sample from the sample loading section to the array windows. The microfluidic array card reader includes a housing, a receiving section for receiving the microfluidic array card, a viewing section, and a light source that directs light to the array window of the microfluidic array card and to the viewing section. | 04-29-2010 |
Mark A. Dugan, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130342903 | SUBSURFACE GLASS RETICLES - An optical instrument for light incoming along a principal optical axis includes a glass block and a subsurface object within the glass block. The subsurface object includes an arrangement of object marks. Each object mark includes a plurality of scattering layers stacked against the principal optical axis of the incoming light. First and second scattering layers of the plurality of scattering layers have different polarization responses. | 12-26-2013 |
Mark Allen Dugan, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080204749 | Method, system and apparatus for monitoring variations in the size of particles present in a fluid - The present invention relates to a method, system and apparatus for continuously monitoring variations in the size of particles present in a fluid on a real time basis. The method comprises of passing one or more optical signal through the fluid such as engine oil. The variation (attenuation or enhancement) in the intensity of the optical signal is continuously measured with respect to time. In an embodiment, the method, system and apparatus of the present invention enable monitoring of the amount, size and onset of particle agglomeration using single or multiple wavelengths as interrogating optical signal(s). An exemplary embodiment is provided for monitoring of the amount, size and onset of soot particle agglomeration in engine oil using single or multiple wavelengths as interrogating optical signal(s). | 08-28-2008 |
20090145975 | Fuel Injector - A fuel injector and a method for manufacturing a fuel injector are described. The fuel injector includes a glass substrate and a nozzle enclosed within the glass substrate. The nozzle includes at least one injection hole. The method of manufacturing a fuel injector includes defining a shape of at least one injection hole in a glass substrate to obtain an at least one outlined injection hole and etching the at least one outlined injection hole to obtain the at least one injection hole. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael K. Dugan, Richardson, TX US
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20080270708 | System and Method for Achieving Cache Coherency Within Multiprocessor Computer System - A system and method are disclosed for achieving cache coherency in a multiprocessor computer system having a plurality of sockets with processing devices and memory controllers and a plurality of memory blocks. In at least some embodiments, the system includes a plurality of node controllers capable of being respectively coupled to the respective sockets of the multiprocessor computer, a plurality of caching devices respectively coupled to the respective node controllers, and a fabric coupling the respective node controllers, by which cache line request signals can be communicated between the respective node controllers. Cache coherency is achieved notwithstanding the cache line request signals communicated between the respective node controllers due at least in part to communications between the node controllers and the respective caching devices to which the node controllers are coupled. In at least some embodiments, the caching devices track remote cache line ownership for processor and/or input/output hub caches. | 10-30-2008 |
20100036997 | MULTIPLE DATA CHANNEL MEMORY MODULE ARCHITECTURE - The present invention is directed generally to systems and methods which provide a memory module having multiple data channels that are independently accessible (i.e., a multi-data channel memory module). According to one embodiment, the multi-data channel memory module enables a plurality of independent sub-cache-block accesses to be serviced simultaneously. In addition, the memory architecture also supports cache-block accesses. For instance, multiple ones of the data channels may be employed for servicing a cache-block access. In one embodiment a DIMM architecture that comprises multiple data channels is provided. Each data channel supports a sub-cache-block access, and multiple ones of the data channels may be used for supporting a cache-block access. The plurality of data channels to a given DIMM may be used simultaneously to support different, independent memory access operations. | 02-11-2010 |
20150206561 | MULTIPLE DATA CHANNEL MEMORY MODULE ARCHITECTURE - The present invention is directed generally to systems and methods which provide a memory module having multiple data channels that are independently accessible (i.e., a multi-data channel memory module). According to one embodiment, the multi-data channel memory module enables a plurality of independent sub-cache-block accesses to be serviced simultaneously. In addition, the memory architecture also supports cache-block accesses. For instance, multiple ones of the data channels may be employed for servicing a cache-block access. In one embodiment a DIMM architecture that comprises multiple data channels is provided. Each data channel supports a sub-cache-block access, and multiple ones of the data channels may be used for supporting a cache-block access. The plurality of data channels to a given DIMM may be used simultaneously to support different, independent memory access operations. | 07-23-2015 |
Michael P. Dugan, Austin, TX US
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20100275217 | GLOBAL ATTRIBUTE UNIQUENESS (GAU) USING AN ORDERED MESSAGE SERVICE (OMS) - A method and computer program product for providing Global Attribute Uniqueness (GAU) using an Ordered Message Service (OMS) is presented. A database operation is received from a client. A determination is made regarding whether the operation changes a value to a current value and when the operation would change a value to a current value then operation is ended. When the operation would not change a value to a current value the operation is decomposed into ADD messages and DELETE messages. The ADD messages are sent to a GAU manager and GAU state is checked and updated. The updates are committed to GAU state and the Directory Server (DS) is updated. Operation is then returned to the client. DELETE messages are sent to the GAU manager and GAU state is updated. The updates are then committed. | 10-28-2010 |
20120117628 | Global Account Lockout (GAL) and Expiration Using an Ordered Message Service (OMS) - A method, apparatus and computer program product for providing Global Account Lockout (GAL) using an Ordered Messaging Service (OMS) is presented. A database operation is received from a client, and a determination made regarding whether the operation contains an authentication mechanism. When the operation does not contain an authentication mechanism, then the operation is returned from. When the operation does contain an authentication mechanism, then the following steps are performed: locating the entry and checking its authentication mechanism, determining whether the authentication mechanism in the operation is good, sending a bind message to a GAL manager, checking and updating GAL state, committing updates to GAL state, and returning operation to the client. | 05-10-2012 |
Mike Dugan, North Las Vegas, NV US
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20110034238 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY PROVIDING GOODS/SERVICES TO GAMING CUSTOMERS - An system for gaming customers to remotely order goods and/or services through use of player points is disclosed. The player points relate to gaming activity. The system comprises at least one computer system. The computer system includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. The computer system also includes a communications interface in electronic communication with the processor. A request is received from a player terminal through the communications interface to access the system. The player is provided with account information. Goods and/or services information is presented to the player at a player terminal display. The goods and/or services information relate to items that may be ordered by the player. Order instructions are sent for order fulfillment. Used player points are debited for the order from the player points. | 02-10-2011 |
Pamela J. Dugan, Ottawa, IL US
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20160030988 | SUSTAINED RELEASE REACTANT BLENDS - There is provided according to the present invention a sustained release reactant blend and methods for making the sustained release reactant blends. There is further provided methods for using such blends in the in situ or ex situ remediation of contaminated groundwater and in the treatment of water and wastewater. There is further provided, according to the present invention, methods for controllably coating reactant blends whereby such coated blends exhibit sustained release properties and have an open structure. | 02-04-2016 |
Patrick Dugan, Lake Wylie, SC US
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20100071723 | Reusable filter and regeneration station - A combination of a reusable fluid filter and a cleaning/regeneration apparatus that cleans a used filter and returns it to like-new condition for reuse. The filter comprises a container and a filter medium, the latter of which is a combination of coarse and fine wire mesh layers. The wire mesh may be cleaned and returned to usable condition using the regeneration station. The regeneration station comprises a reservoir having a cleaning medium, a filter mount, a compressed gas inlet, and a circulating pump supplying cleaning medium to the filter to be cleaned. | 03-25-2010 |
Patrick D. Dugan, Madeira, OH US
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20110278346 | Methods and Apparatus for Delivering Tissue Treatment Compositions to Stapled Tissue - A surgical stapler includes first and second tissue clamping members and a reservoir configured to hold a tissue treatment composition. The first tissue clamping member is configured to receive a plurality of staples. The second tissue clamping member comprises an anvil configured to form the staples. The reservoir may be provided in a handle portion of the surgical stapler, and a fluid conduit may be used to communicate the tissue treatment composition from the reservoir. An end effector lumen may selectively communicate with the fluid conduit. The lumen may also be in communication with openings to further communicate the tissue treatment composition to tissue or to a scaffold material positioned adjacent to tissue. A reservoir may alternatively be provided in one of the clamping members. A knife member may pierce a housing defining the reservoir, and a resilient member may then urge a tissue treatment composition from the housing. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282242 | Instrument for Applying Therapeutic Cells, with Proximal Portion for Processing Therapeutic Cells - A tissue harvesting and processing apparatus comprises a body and a distally extending needle. The needle includes an aperture configured to receive tissue. A tissue cutting member is movable relative to the needle to sever a specimen from tissue protruding through the aperture. A tissue processor is operable to mince tissue severed by the tissue cutting member. The minced tissue may be mixed with a medical fluid component contained in a reservoir. The medical fluid mixture may be expelled through an applier tip coupled with the body. The tissue processor may comprise a mincing die such that tissue specimens are minced upon being extruded through the mincing die. The tissue processor may comprise a blade that cooperates with a sliding press. The tissue processor may comprise auger blade sections that cooperate with inwardly extending pins. A mixing piston may mix the minced tissue with the medical fluid component. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282354 | Fistula Cleaning and Repair Device and Method - A fistula cleaning and repairing device comprises a device for cleaning a fistula and a device for repairing a fistula. Some versions of the device for cleaning a fistula comprise a rotary device with ah head configured to debride a fistula. Some versions of the device for cleaning comprise an abrasive catheter. Some versions of the device for cleaning comprise a plurality of abrasive beads. Some versions of the device for repairing a fistula comprise an implantable stent. Some versions of the device for repairing a fistula comprise an implantable mesh. Some versions of the device for repairing a fistula comprise a swab configured to deliver a medical fluid. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282381 | Therapeutic Cell Applicator Instrument with Modular Tips - A surgical device comprises a housing, a bioprocessing module, an end effector, and a pumping device. The bioprocessing module comprises media reservoirs, fluid conduits in communication with the reservoirs, and a port through which media is expelled. The end effector is configured for insertion into a lumen and delivering a tissue repair composition into that lumen. The end effector has at least one fluid conduit extending therethrough and at least one orifice in communication with the fluid conduit. The fluid conduit in the first end effector is in fluid communication with the port on the bioprocessing module. The pumping device is operable to urge a tissue repair composition comprising at least a portion of the contents of the media reservoirs through the fluid conduit of the first end effector such that the tissue repair composition is expelled from the at least one orifice. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282446 | Methods and Apparatus for Delivering Tissue Treatment Compositions to Stapled Tissue - A surgical stapler includes first and second tissue clamping members and a knife member. The first tissue clamping member is configured to receive a plurality of staples. The second tissue clamping member comprises an anvil configured to form the staples. A tissue treatment member is positionable between the first and second tissue clamping members. The tissue treatment member comprises a rupturable pouch or baffle that is configured to receive a medical fluid including at least one tissue cell. The tissue treatment member may have a spiral shape, an annular disc shape, or an elongate sleeve shape. The tissue treatment member may also include outwardly extending tabs. The tissue treatment member may also include an injection port. In use, the staples and/or the knife pierce the tissue treatment member to release at least a portion of the medical fluid held by the tissue treatment member. | 11-17-2011 |
Regina E. Dugan, Mclean, VA US
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20110149056 | System and Method for Event Mapping and Analysis - A system and method for event mapping and analysis utilizes a portable event logging device including a geo-locating device, a processor and a plurality of dedicated event logging keys associated with unique event states. In use, a user utilizes the dedicated event logging keys to record event state data, such as a positive detection of explosives residue. The event state data is recorded as an event specific data set with associated geographic location data from the geo-locating unit. Additional data, such as bar code data recorded by an indicia reader of the logging device, is stored with the event specific data set. A collection of event specific data sets is uploaded into a computer system where it is processed and presented in the form of a map to reveal patterns and trends in event states, such as the presence of explosives residue in a particular geographic region. | 06-23-2011 |
Regina Elvira Dugan, Los Altos, CA US
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20140173586 | Systems and Methods for Managing Updates To Applications - Systems and methods are provided for leveraging recommendations to determine whether to download certain application updates. According to certain aspects, an electronic device retrieves ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140208333 | Initialize a Computing Device to Perform an Action - A method uses a computing device that includes a first processor in a first, inactive state operatively coupled to a second processor in an active state. While the first processor is in the first state ( | 07-24-2014 |
Robert Dugan, Deland, FL US
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20140146348 | WINDOW PICTURE SYSTEM - The present invention is a window picture system that includes a retractable window shade pulled down from a top portion of a window, one or more images that include a selected one of one or more pictures, one or more photographs and one or more drawings, a window frame with a bottom and a window sill with a top surfacing. The system also includes a three dimensional projector that displays a selected one of the one or more images and one or more slide shows onto the window, an image change button disposed on the top surfacing of the window sill, a camera SD card inserted into the three dimension projector, a battery and a scanner utilized to scan the selected one of the one or more images and one or more slide shows. | 05-29-2014 |
Shannon Dugan, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20150140725 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTERDIGITATED BACK CONTACT SOLAR CELL - A method for manufacturing an interdigitated back contact solar cell, comprising steps of: (a) providing a doped silicon substrate; (b) forming a first silicon dioxide layer on the front surface and the rear surface; (c) depositing a boron-containing doping paste on the first silicon dioxide layer of the rear surface in a first pattern; (d) heating the silicon substrate; (e) removing the first silicon dioxide layer; (f) forming a second silicon dioxide layer on the front surface and the rear surface; (g) depositing a phosphorus-containing doping paste on the second dioxide layer of the rear surface in a second pattern; (h) heating the silicon substrate; and (i) removing the second silicon dioxide layer from the silicon substrate, wherein the first pattern and the second pattern collectively form an interdigitated pattern. | 05-21-2015 |
20150187968 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTERDIGITATED BACK CONTACT SOLAR CELL - A method for manufacturing an interdigitated back contact solar cell, comprising steps of: (a) providing a doped silicon substrate; (b) doping the rear surface of the substrate homogeneously with boron in a blanket pattern, thereby forming a p+ region on the rear surface of the silicon substrate; (c) forming a silicon dioxide layer on the front and rear surface; (d) depositing a phosphorus-containing doping paste on the rear surface in a second pattern; (e) heating the silicon substrate to locally diffuse phosphorus into the rear surface of the silicon substrate, thereby forming an n+ region on the rear surface of the silicon substrate through the second pattern, wherein the p+ region and the n+ region on the rear surface collectively form an interdigitated pattern; and (f) removing the second silicon dioxide layer from the silicon substrate. | 07-02-2015 |
Stephen Dugan, Berkeley, CA US
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20090286761 | Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Inflammatory Agent Combination for Treatment of Vascular Disorders with an Implantable Medical Device - A drug-delivery system is provided including at least 100 μg of everolimus and clobetasol, such that the ratio of everolimus to clobetasol is at least 10:1 (w/w) or the amount of everolimus by weight is at least 10 times more than clobetasol. The system can be a stent. Also provided a method of treating restenosis or vulnerable plaque of a blood vessel, the method includes locally administering to a patient a first drug selected from a group consisting of rapamycin (sirolimus), Biolimus A9, deforolimus, AP23572, tacrolimus, temsirolimus, pimecrolimus, zotarolimus (ABT-578), 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethylrapamycin (everolimus), 40-O-(3-hydroxy)propylrapamycin, 40-O-[2-(2-hydroxy)ethoxy]ethylrapamycin, 40-O-tetrazolylrapamycin and 40-epi-(N1-tetrazolyl)rapamycin, and locally administering to a patient a second drug consisting of clobetasol, wherein the minimum amount of the first drug that is locally administered is 100 μg, and wherein the ratio of the first drug to the second drug is, for example, 10:1 to 100:1 (w/w). | 11-19-2009 |
20140178452 | Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Inflammatory Agent Combination for Treatment of Vascular Disorders with an Implantable Medical Device - Drug-delivery systems such as drug-delivery stents having an anti-proliferative agent such as everolimus and an anti-flammatory agent such as clobetasol are provided. Also disclosed are methods of treating a vascular impairment such as restenosis or vulnerable plaque. | 06-26-2014 |
Stephen Dugan, San Francisco, CA US
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20100322992 | Anti-Proliferative And Anti-Inflammatory Agent Combination For Treatment Of Vascular Disorders With An Implantable Medical Device - Drug-delivery systems such as drug-delivery stents having an anti-proliferative agent such as everolimus and an anti-flammatory agent such as clobetasol are provided. Also disclosed are methods of treating a vascular impairment such as restenosis or vulnerable plaque | 12-23-2010 |
20150238774 | PHOTOTHERAPY DRESSING FOR TREATING PSORIASIS - Methods and apparatuses for phototherapy to treat skin disorders. In particular, described herein are phototherapy dressings for use with phototherapy UV light applicators (sources) to treat skin disorders such as psoriasis. The dressings described herein may include a support body onto which a medicament formed of a hydrogel and coal tar and/or coal tar extract is held. The dressing may be configured so that at least half (50%) of the UV light within a therapeutic range of wavelengths is through the dressing including the medicament to the patient's skin. The dressings may be adapted for use in conjunction with a phototherapy UV light sources. | 08-27-2015 |
20150289822 | Systems, Devices, and Methods for Tracking Abdominal Orientation and Activity - The various embodiments herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for tracking abdominal orientation and activity for purposes of preventing or treating conditions of pregnancy or other types of medical conditions. In certain specific embodiments, the system, device, or method relates to identifying abdominal orientation risk values, calculating and updating a cumulative risk value, comparing the cumulative risk value to a threshold, and outputting a warning when the cumulative risk value crosses the threshold. | 10-15-2015 |
20150305668 | Systems, Devices, and Methods for Tracking Abdominal Orientation and Activity - The various embodiments herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for tracking abdominal orientation and activity for purposes of preventing or treating conditions of pregnancy or other types of medical conditions. In certain specific embodiments, the system, device, or method relates to identifying abdominal orientation risk values, calculating and updating a cumulative risk value, comparing the cumulative risk value to a threshold, and outputting a warning when the cumulative risk value crosses the threshold. | 10-29-2015 |
20160045646 | Anti-Proliferative And Anti-Inflammatory Agent Combination For Treatment Of Vascular Disorders With An Implantable Medical Device - Drug-delivery systems such as drug-delivery stents having an anti-proliferative agent such as everolimus and an anti-flammatory agent such as clobetasol are provided. Also disclosed are methods of treating a vascular impairment such as restenosis or vulnerable plaque. | 02-18-2016 |
Stephen R. Dugan, Berkeley, CA US
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20140303708 | Coatings For Preventing Balloon Damage To Polymer Coated Stents - A medical assembly is disclosed comprises a stent and a catheter having a balloon, wherein the coefficient of friction and/or the adhesion at the stent/balloon interface are reduced. | 10-09-2014 |
Stephen R. Dugan, San Francisco, CA US
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20150148891 | Stents With Radiopaque Markers - Various embodiments of stents with radiopaque markers disposed within depots in the stent, are described herein. | 05-28-2015 |
Thomas R. Dugan, New Albany, OH US
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20150352687 | INDUCTION HEATING AIDED LEACHING OF POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACTS AND A PROCESS THEREOF - A method of treating a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) compact including a substrate and a layer of diamond material mixture of diamond particles and binder-catalyst disposed on the substrate. A leaching agent is applied to at least the layer of diamond material of the PCD compact. The leaching agent and a surface of the layer of diamond material are heated to a first temperature. The substrate is cooled to a second temperature. A first temperature gradient is established within the PCD compact to cause an inward diffusion of the leaching agent into at least the layer of diamond material. The cooling of the substrate is stopped and energy is applied directly to the PCD compact to heat the same to a third temperature. A second temperature gradient is established within the PCD compact to cause an outward diffusion of the binder-catalyst to remove the same from the layer of diamond material. The first and second temperature gradients can be repeated to accelerate removal of the reacted binder-catalyst from at least the layer of diamond material. | 12-10-2015 |
Timothy E. Dugan, Bryant, AR US
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20140148512 | Soap capable of treating seborrheic keratoses, keratosis pilaris, keratoderma, and related conditions and methods of making and using - Embodiments include a soap capable of treating seborrheic keratoses, keratosis pilaris, keratoderma, and/or related conditions, comprising a soap base and additives including pumice and polyethylene. Embodiments further include a method of making and using the soap, comprising providing the soap base and the additives including pumice and polyethylene, mixing the soap base and the additives together, and forming the soap from the soap base and the additives. Embodiments also include a method of using the soap, comprising providing the soap comprising the soap base and additives including pumice and polyethylene, and placing the soap in rubbing contact with the seborrheic keratoses, keratosis pilaris, keratoderma, or related conditions. | 05-29-2014 |
William Dugan, Overland Park, KS US
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20140180791 | Method for Optimizing the Delivery of Marketing Offers - The present invention is directed to a method for optimizing the delivery of marketing offers. In an exemplary embodiment, an initial consumer offer is delivered to a consumer via an email service provider (ESP), that consumer's subsequent response to the initial offer, response information provided by the consumer, and response and tracking data are used to optimize and target additional offers to that same, and other, consumers. | 06-26-2014 |
20140237608 | System and Method for Masking Email Addresses - The present invention is directed to a system and method for masking email addresses. In an exemplary embodiment, a consumer responds to a marketing offer by supplying consumer information, including an actual email address, to a lead specialist. The consumer's actual email address is masked, with a unique email address substituted, when the consumer's information is passed-on to a lender. The lead specialist can then track and filter responses to the consumer to identify misuse of its lead information and to protect the consumer from unwanted emails and solicitations. | 08-21-2014 |
William F. Dugan, Waterloo, NE US
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20160023700 | Kit for and Method of Converting a Vehicle - Shown and described are a kit for and method of converting a vehicle into a hearse including a method of converting an interior, a method of converting an exterior, a kit for converting an interior and a kit for converting an exterior. | 01-28-2016 |