Tollefson, US
Ann E. Tollefson, St. Louis, MO US
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20100034776 | REPLICATION-COMPETENT ANTI-CANCER VECTORS - Novel vectors which are replication competent in neoplastic cells and which overexpress an adenovirus death protein are disclosed. Some of the disclosed vectors are replication-restricted to neoplastic cells or to neoplastic alveolar type II cells. Compositions and methods for promoting the death of neoplastic cells using these replication-competent vectors are also disclosed. | 02-11-2010 |
Brian J. Tollefson, Boca Raton, FL US
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20140027471 | FROZEN CONFECTION KIOSK AND LIQUID-DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREWITH - A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream is provided with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections. The dispenser assembly may be configured to allow people to operate faucets from both sides of the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly extends outwardly of the kiosk in a dispensing orientation and is movable to a stored orientation. The dispenser assembly may also be movable between several dispensing positions. The kiosk may be stationary or mobile. The kiosk may be provided with more than one dispenser assembly and may use a dispenser assembly mounted on a trailer. | 01-30-2014 |
Catherine C. Tollefson, Madison, WI US
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20090200329 | Hand Protection Barrier Dispenser - A hand protection barrier dispenser for dispensing disposable sanitary barriers for temporarily covering the hand and providing complete hand protection is disclosed which dispenses the hand protection barriers in a manner so that they may easily be donned by a user thereof. The hand protection barrier operates to open each of the hand protection barriers as it is brought into position to be dispensed. The hand protection barrier dispenser allows only a single hand protection barrier to be dispensed at a time. | 08-13-2009 |
20120173017 | Hand Protection Barrier Dispenser - A hand protection barrier dispenser for dispensing disposable sanitary barriers for temporarily covering the hand and providing complete hand protection is disclosed which dispenses the hand protection barriers in a manner so that they may easily be donned by a user thereof. The hand protection barrier operates to open each of the hand protection barriers into a position to be readily donned and dispensed. The hand protection barrier dispenser dispenses only a single hand protection barrier at a time. | 07-05-2012 |
20120259455 | Hand Protection Barrier Dispenser - A hand protection barrier dispenser for dispensing disposable sanitary barriers for temporarily covering the hand and providing complete hand protection is disclosed which dispenses the hand protection barriers in a manner so that they may easily be donned by a user thereof. The hand protection barrier operates to open each of the hand protection barriers into a position to be readily donned and dispensed. The hand protection barrier dispenser dispenses only a single hand protection barrier at a time. | 10-11-2012 |
Dale Anton Tollefson, Brush Prairie, WA US
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20090014574 | Vehicle Mountable Personal Property Securement Device - A vehicle mountable personal property securement device includes a plurality of walls that device a housing with an aperture. A real is operably disposed in the housing for spring-biased rotation. A cable is threaded through the aperture of the housing and includes a first end that is secured to the reel. The second end of the cable is disposed external the housing and is terminated by a head of dimension greater than a diameter of the aperture. A ratchet is disposed in operable configuration in cooperation with the reel to enable ratcheted rotation of the reel in a first direction during cable extraction and further operable at periodic intervals of rotation to enable reversal of wheel rotation. | 01-15-2009 |
20090205380 | VEHICLE, SECUREMENT DEVICE AND SAFETY PORT - A personal property securement device mountable to a vehicle may comprise a cable housing with a safety port that defines a passage extending from internal to external the housing. A cable may be threaded through the passage with one end fixed to a cable retention knob external the housing and the other end fixed to a reel that may be disposed for rotation within the housing. A power spring may present a torque on the reel to enable retrievable winding and tensioned unwinding of the cable. The property securement device may further comprise a ratchet mechanism in cooperation with the reel to release tensioning of the cable at given incremental extractions. | 08-20-2009 |
David S. Tollefson, Boca Raton, FL US
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20140027471 | FROZEN CONFECTION KIOSK AND LIQUID-DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR USE THEREWITH - A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream is provided with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections. The dispenser assembly may be configured to allow people to operate faucets from both sides of the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly extends outwardly of the kiosk in a dispensing orientation and is movable to a stored orientation. The dispenser assembly may also be movable between several dispensing positions. The kiosk may be stationary or mobile. The kiosk may be provided with more than one dispenser assembly and may use a dispenser assembly mounted on a trailer. | 01-30-2014 |
David S. Tollefson US
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20080253872 | Apparatus Supporting a Container on a Vehicle and Placing the Container Directly on a Ground Surface - A container held on a vehicle includes a central container portion with a central lower surface and a lateral lower surface at each side of the central container portion. The vehicle includes a “U”-shaped stationary frame, to which wheels are mounted, and a “U”-shaped moving frame, having longitudinal support members extending under the lateral lower surfaces to hold the container. The moving frame is lowered to set the container on a ground surface and raised to move the container into a position to be carried on the vehicle. | 10-16-2008 |
Gary Tollefson, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080214592 | METHODS OF TREATING ANXIETY DISORDERS - Disclosed are methods of treating an anxiety disorder, e.g., obsessive compulsive disorder, in an individual, comprising identifying an individual in need thereof and treating that individual to antagonize opioid receptor activity and to restore normal monoaminergic tone within the synapse. | 09-04-2008 |
20110028505 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING FOOD CRAVINGS - Disclosed are compositions for reducing food cravings, comprising a first compound and a second compound, where the first compound is an opioid antagonist and the second compound is an α-MSH agonist. Also disclosed are methods of reducing food cravings, comprising identifying an individual in need thereof and treating that individual to antagonize opioid receptor activity and to enhance α-MSH activity. | 02-03-2011 |
20110059170 | METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS - Methods and systems for administration of pharmaceuticals using a unit dosage package that includes a first unit dosage that has a first drug and a second drug, a second unit dosage that has the first drug and the second drug, where the second unit dosage includes a different amount of the second drug than the first unit dosage and a unit dosage package is configured to hold the first unit dosage and the second unit dosage. In preferred embodiments the methods and systems are used for administration of weight loss medications. | 03-10-2011 |
20110144145 | METHODS FOR TREATING VISCERAL FAT CONDITIONS - Disclosed are methods and compositions for treating visceral fat conditions and/or metabolic syndrome using combinations of naltrexone and bupropion. | 06-16-2011 |
20110172260 | METHODS OF PROVIDING WEIGHT LOSS THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH MAJOR DEPRESSION - Disclosed are methods of providing weight loss therapy, particularly for patients suffering from major depression. | 07-14-2011 |
20120093889 | LAYERED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - In one embodiment a layered pharmaceutical formulation includes two or more pharmaceutical layers and an intermediate layer disposed between at least two of the two or more pharmaceutical layers, the intermediate layer configured to dissolve in vivo to thereby leave the two or more pharmaceutical layers substantially intact. In one embodiment, an active pharmaceutical ingredient in at least one of the pharmaceutical layers is selected from bupropion, zonisamide, naltrexone, topiramate, phentermine, metformin, olanzapine and fluoxetine. | 04-19-2012 |
20140080857 | METHODS FOR PROPHYLATIC APPETITE SUPPRESSION - Pharmaceutical formulations comprise sustained-release zonisamide. Methods of preparing such pharmaceutical formulations involve intermixing zonisamide with a suitable excipient configured to control the dissolution profile of the zonisamide. Methods of treatment involve administering the pharmaceutical formulations to patients in need of such treatment. | 03-20-2014 |
20140309252 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING FOOD CRAVINGS - Disclosed are compositions for reducing food cravings, comprising a first compound and a second compound, where the first compound is an opioid antagonist and the second compound is an α-MSH agonist. Also disclosed are methods of reducing food cravings, comprising identifying an individual in need thereof and treating that individual to antagonize opioid receptor activity and to enhance α-MSH activity. | 10-16-2014 |
20140322318 | METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS - Methods and systems for administration of pharmaceuticals using a unit dosage package that includes a first unit dosage that has a first drug and a second drug, a second unit dosage that has the first drug and the second drug, where the second unit dosage includes a different amount of the second drug than the first unit dosage and a unit dosage package is configured to hold the first unit dosage and the second unit dosage. In preferred embodiments the methods and systems are used for administration of weight loss medications. | 10-30-2014 |
20140323399 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING INSULIN SENSITIVITY - Methods and compositions for treating a blood glucose condition involve identifying a suitable subject and administering an effective amount of a composition that contains one or more of an opioid antagonist, an anticonvulsant, and a psychotherapeutic agent. The compositions can include insulin. In some embodiments, such methods and compositions can be used to modulate a blood glucose level. In preferred embodiments, such methods and compositions are useful for increasing a subject's sensitivity to insulin. | 10-30-2014 |
Gary D. Tollefson, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130177602 | LAYERED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - In one embodiment a layered pharmaceutical formulation includes two or more pharmaceutical layers and an intermediate layer disposed between at least two of the two or more pharmaceutical layers, the intermediate layer configured to dissolve in vivo to thereby leave the two or more pharmaceutical layers substantially intact. In one embodiment, an active pharmaceutical ingredient in at least one of the pharmaceutical layers is selected from bupropion, zonisamide, naltrexone, topiramate, phentermine, metformin, olanzapine and fluoxetine. | 07-11-2013 |
20150080424 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF NALTREXONE - A sustained-release oral dosage form of naltrexone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is provided. The oral dosage form may be administered with another compound. Administration of the oral dosage form may reduce a side effect, which may be a side effect at least partially attributable to a weight-loss treatment. The oral dosage form may be administered to treat a weight-loss condition. | 03-19-2015 |
Grant Tollefson, Joplin, MO US
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20130074722 | LOW PROFILE IGNITER - An igniter includes a housing having a first end with an opening, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a top surface with a Weakened area. The igniter may further include a pyrotechnic material disposed within the housing, a header having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a bridge element provided on the first end of the header and having lead wires on the second end of the header. The first end of the header may be inserted into the opening of the housing in a first direction so as to force the header against the pyrotechnic material. Flow of current through the bridge element heats the bridge element and ignites the pyrotechnic material, which causes the weakened area to rupture. | 03-28-2013 |
Jason Tollefson, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100102832 | Automated Capacitive Touch Scan - A scan module of an electronic device scans a capacitive keypad for detection of the actuation of any capacitive touch sensor. This scan module remains in operation even when major power consuming circuits of the electronic device are in a sleep mode, and will not wake up the major power consuming circuits until an action requiring the circuits is needed, thereby, reducing overall power consumption of the electronic device while still maintaining scanning of the capacitive keypad. Upon detection of a valid key press of a capacitive touch sensor, an interrupt to the electronic device brings it out of a sleep mode and into an operating mode for further processing and appropriate action commensurate with the actuation of the specific capacitive touch sensor. | 04-29-2010 |
Lynda Tollefson, Orlando, FL US
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20100162246 | USE OF ANALYTICS TO SCHEDULE, SUBMIT OR MONITOR PROCESSES OR REPORTS - Embodiments of the invention provide for executing a batch process on a repository of information. According to one embodiment, executing a batch process can comprise presenting one or more aspects of records of the repository and receiving a selection of a criteria for at least one aspect of the records. Records matching the selected criteria can be identified and a summary of the information can be presented. The batch process can comprise one of a plurality of batch processes. In such a case, a selection of the batch process can be received and parameters of the batch process can be populated with the selected criteria. The batch process can then be executed with the parameters. For example, executing the batch process can comprise generating a report based on the parameters and the records of the repository. | 06-24-2010 |
20120265705 | BENEFITS SELF SERVICE PRODUCT - A system and method for selectively conveying information via a benefits self service product. An example method includes determining, with reference to a repository of employee data, characteristics associated with an employee or prospective employee; ascertaining employee benefits options offered by an enterprise; employing the characteristics and the benefits options to select one or more example matches between one or more benefits options and an employee or prospective employee; and displaying an indication of the one or more example matches to an employee of the enterprise. In a more specific embodiment, a user interface enables an administrator to specify information comprising different cards in a set of predetermined cards. The indication of one or more example matches is provided via an electronic card that is selected from among the set of cards. The selected card is adapted to convey information pertaining to an example set of previously made choices by others with characteristics that match the characteristics of the employee or prospective employee. | 10-18-2012 |
20130047107 | REVERSE BENEFITS DESIGNER - In a method, system, and computer-readable medium having instructions for a reverse benefits designer, one or more objects available for creating a plan design framework are displayed in a graphical user interface, an indication of an object from the one or more objects selected for placement in a hierarchy of the plan design framework depicted on the graphical user interface is received, and data is stored in a repository for the plan design framework in accordance with the object placement. | 02-21-2013 |
Michael B. Tollefson, O'Fallon, MO US
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20090156685 | (R)-CHIRAL HALOGENATED SUBSTITUTED FUSED HETEROCYCLIC AMINO COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INHIBITING CHOLESTEROL ESTER TRANSFER PROTEIN ACTIVITY - The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. | 06-18-2009 |
Michael B. Tollefson, Dardenne Prairie, MO US
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20090156618 | 1-(1- (2-Ethoxyethyl)-3-Ethyl-7-(4-Methylpyridin-2-Ylamino) - 1H-Pyrazolo [4,3-D] Pyrimidin-5-YL) Piperidine-4-Carboxylic acid and salts thereof - The present invention comprises 1-(1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-3-ethyl-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-ylamino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid and its salts. The invention further comprises pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, and synthetic methods relating to 1-(1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-3-ethyl-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-ylamino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid and its salts. | 06-18-2009 |
20110059993 | 1-(1-(2-Ethoxyethyl)-3-Ethyl-7-(4-Methylpyridin-2-Ylamino)-1H-Pyrazolo[4,3- -D]Pyrimidin-5-YL) Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid And Salts Thereof - The present invention comprises 1-(1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-3-ethyl-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-ylamino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid and its salts. The invention further comprises pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, and synthetic methods relating to 1-(1-(2-ethoxyethyl)-3-ethyl-7-(4-methylpyridin-2-ylamino)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid and its salts. | 03-10-2011 |
Norris M. Tollefson, Cumming, GA US
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20090160073 | Method for cast molding contact lenses - An improved method of cast molding contact lenses, wherein a lens forming mixture is cured in the lens-shaped cavity formed between molding surfaces of a male and female mold sections, wherein the improvement comprises at least one of sections is injection molded from a controlled rheology polypropylene. | 06-25-2009 |
20100072641 | Method for Cast Molding Contact Lenses - An improved method of cast molding contact lenses, wherein a lens forming mixture is cured in the lens-shaped cavity formed between molding surfaces of a male and female mold sections, wherein the improvement comprises at least one of sections is injection molded from a copolymer of propylene and ethylene. | 03-25-2010 |
20100155972 | INJECTION MOLDED OPHTHALMIC LENS MOLD - An ophthalmic lens mold comprising a mold half having a front side and a back side, wherein an optical surface on the front side is formed by a film or sheet material and wherein the main body of the mold half is formed by an injection moldable bulk material. The film or sheet material may be provided by over-molded in an injection molding process with the injection moldable bulk material. Also provided is a respective mold assembly comprising the ophthalmic lens mold and a method for making an ophthalmic lens with the ophthalmic lens mold. | 06-24-2010 |
Philip E. Tollefson, Portland, OR US
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20120123972 | Systems and Methods for Managing and Utilizing Excess Corn Residue - Systems and methods for managing excess above-ground corn residue are disclosed. Systems and methods for combusting corn residue to produce heat for generating steam are also disclosed. Additionally, methods and systems for harvesting and pre-processing corn residue prior to combustion of the corn residue are disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
20140216310 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AND UTILIZING EXCESS CORN RESIDUE - Systems and methods for managing excess above-ground corn residue are disclosed. Systems and methods for combusting corn residue to produce heat for generating steam are also disclosed. Additionally, methods and systems for harvesting and pre-processing corn residue prior to combustion of the corn residue are disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
Steve Tollefson, Mineral Wells, TX US
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20110099938 | Interconnecting Alignment and Support System with Latching Mechanism - An interconnecting alignment and support system for supporting and maintaining alignment of at least one conduit or pipe is disclosed. The system may be used, for example, during a concrete pour operation or other construction operation. The system comprises a base spacer and, optionally, one or more of an intermediate spacer and/or another base spacer. The base spacer is constructed to be capable of interlocking with another spacer on each side and the top. The intermediate spacer is constructed to be capable of interlocking with another spacer on each side and both the top and bottom. The interlocks on the spacers may be releasably latched when fully interlocked. By interlocking the spacers, a matrix structure for aligning and supporting conduit or pipe may be created. The base spacer is attachable to a surface, so that the alignment and support system may be fixed in place. | 05-05-2011 |
Steven G. Tollefson, Mineral Wells, TX US
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20130055693 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR APPARATUS FOR FILTERING, AND METHODS, AND PRODUCTS FOR FILTERING - A device for filtering a gas stream, having a vessel partitioned into a first stage and a second stage, with an opening between stages. A filter element is positioned in the opening, with ends of the filter element extending into the first and second stages. The first member is removable from the second member while the filter element is positioned in the opening, to allow for replacement with a new clean member. | 03-07-2013 |
Steve William Tollefson, Rockford, IL US
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20150097077 | PASSIVE FAIL SAFE COUPLING MECHANISM - A ground propulsion assembly for an aircraft includes an axle, a wheel rotatably connected to the axle, and a transmission. The transmission includes a housing mounted proximate the axle and a drive element disposed at least partially outside of the housing and operatively connected to a power input. A disengagement spring is disposed between the transmission and the axle and the disengagement spring is configured to urge the drive element out of engagement with the wheel. An actuator is operatively connected between the transmission and the axle, the actuator being configured to selectively generate a force in opposition to the disengagement spring such that the drive element moves relative the wheel and operatively engages the wheel to transfer torque to the wheel. | 04-09-2015 |
Travis T. Tollefson, Sacramento, CA US
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20100211186 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATION OF IMPLANTS - This invention provides methods and devices for reconstructing muscular responses in patients with paralysis. Electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators power implants attached to tissues in the patients. When the actuators are energized, the implants move the tissues appropriately to provide improved body functions to patients experiencing a paralysis or paresis. | 08-19-2010 |