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Catherine Spina, Boston, MA US
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20140186414 | METHODS AND USES FOR EX VIVO TISSUE CULTURE SYSTEMS - The technology described herein is directed to methods and devices that can be used to induce functional organ structures to form within an implantation device by implanting it in vivo within the body of a living animal, and allowing cells and tissues to impregnate the implantation device and establish normal microenvironmental architecture and tissue-tissue interfaces. Then the contained cells and tissues can be surgically removed intact and either transplanted into another animal or maintained ex vivo by perfusing it through one or more of the fluid channels with medium and/or gases necessary for cell survival. | 07-03-2014 |
20150071904 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO BOOST ENDOGENOUS ROS PRODUCTION FROM BACTERIA - Provided herein are compositions and methods comprising ROS target modulators that increase ROS flux and endogenus ROS production, thereby potentiating oxidative attack by antibiotics and biocides. | 03-12-2015 |
Catherine S. Spina, Boston, MA US
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20140308367 | METHODS OF TREATING GRAM-NEGATIVE MICROBIAL INFECTIONS - Provided herein are methods and compositions for treatment of a microbial infection or a microbial biofilm in a subject or on a surface by administering to the subject or surface determined to have or suspected of having a microbial infection/film an antimicrobial agent in combination with a silver-containing compound (e.g., a silver salt). In some embodiments, a silver-containing compound can increase activity of the antimicrobial agent. In other embodiments, addition of a silver-containing compound to an antimicrobial agent can expand the antimicrobial spectrum of the antimicrobial agent such that the antimicrobial agent originally indicated for treatment of one microbial strain (e.g., Gram-positive microbes) becomes effective for treating additional microbial strains (e.g., Gram-negative microbes). Other aspects relating to methods and compositions for delivering an agent to a microbe by increasing the membrane permeability of the microbe are also provided herein. | 10-16-2014 |
Eric Spina, Eden, NY US
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20100251670 | Box Closing Apparatus - An apparatus for closing flaps of a rectangular cuboid includes a pair of first flap closing guide members to guide a first flap from an open position to a closed position. A pair of second flap diverting members divert a second flap away from engaging the first flap closing guide members and a pair of second flap closing guide members that guide the second flap from an open position to a closed position. A machine having the closing apparatus and a method of closing a rectangular cuboid are also included. | 10-07-2010 |
Eric K. Spina, Eden, NY US
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20130161159 | Separator System And Method For Separating Groups Of Product For Separate Processing - A separator system includes a conveyance assembly and one or more blocking components. The conveyance assembly moves a leading group of product and a trailing group of product along a feed direction toward a packaging system to separately package the leading group of product into a first container and the trailing group of product into a second container. The one or more blocking components are disposed upstream of the packaging system along the feed direction. The one or more blocking components stop movement of the trailing group of product upstream of the packaging system along the feed direction while allowing the leading group of product to move toward the packaging system. | 06-27-2013 |
Erik Spina, Eden, NY US
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20110024018 | Solenoid Driven Application Mechanism - An apparatus for applying labels to products includes a label application station at which the labels are applied to a product and an application head movably mounted relative to a base for movement between a first operative loading position spaced from the label application station and a second operative application position at which the application head applies at least one label to a product positioned at the label application station. An electrically actuated solenoid is operatively connected to the application head to move the application head between the first and second operative positions. | 02-03-2011 |
Francesco Spina, Lausanne CH
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20150103006 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHORTENING WIRELESS PAIRING CONNECTION TIME BY DETECTING AN OBJECT OR BODY - Embodiments of the invention are directed to control devices configured for use with computing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and devices for shortening wireless reconnection time by determining the presence of an object or body near a device. When the control device detects an object or body in proximity to the device, the control device may automatically establish a wireless connection with a host devices, such that when the control device receives any user interactions, the wireless connection has already been established, preventing loss of data. | 04-16-2015 |
Joseph L. Spina, Henderson, NV US
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20100222141 | CONTROLLING MODES IN WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS - A mode control device in a wagering game network is described herein. The mode control device can be used to control operational modes on a machine within the wagering game network. The mode control device can interface with the machine and gather criteria affecting which of the operational modes can be activated on the machine. Additionally, the mode control device can select, based on the criteria, allowable modes from the operational modes. Furthermore, the mode control device can notify the machine about the allowable modes. In addition, mode control device can select, activate, limit, enhance, or in any other way control the modes on the machine. In some embodiments, the mode control device can also control the modes on other devices associated with the machine in the wagering game network. | 09-02-2010 |
Joseph Lane Spina, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090298577 | WAGER GAMING NETWORK WITH WIRELESS HOTSPOTS - Embodiments of a wager gaming network that includes handheld wager gaming units and hotspots are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, in a handheld wager gaming unit, a wager associated with a wagering game. The method can also include wirelessly connecting the handheld wager gaming unit to a wireless access point in a wager gaming network. The method can also include transmitting, via the wireless access point, information from the handheld wager gaming unit to a device on the wager gaming network. | 12-03-2009 |
20100130278 | WAGERING GAME MACHINE WITH CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMISSION - A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable to present a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a wireless power module. The power module is operable to provide power to a wagering game component via a power signal traveling through a nonconductive medium. | 05-27-2010 |
20130203498 | WAGER GAMING NETWORK WITH WIRELESS HOTSPOTS - Embodiments of a wager gaming network that includes handheld wager gaming units and hotspots are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, in a handheld wager gaming unit, a wager associated with a wagering game. The method can also include wirelessly connecting the handheld wager gaming unit to a wireless access point in a wager gaming network. The method can also include transmitting, via the wireless access point, information from the handheld wager gaming unit to a device on the wager gaming network. | 08-08-2013 |
Marcos Rogerio Spina, Itapecerica Da Serra BR
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20160058689 | Compositions for Cosmetic Formulation Comprising A Mixture Selected From Murumuru Butter, Ucu ba Butter, Brazilian-Nut Oil, Passion Fruit Oil, Cupuassu Butter, Assai Oil and / or Nhandiroba Oil and / or Esters Therefor, As Well As The Use Of A Mixture for Preparation Of A Cosmetic Product - The present invention relates to compositions for cosmetic formulation, consisting of a mixture of components selected from murumuru butter, ucuuba butter, Brazilian-nut oil, passion fruit oil, cupuassu butter, assai oil and nhandiroba oil and/or esters thereof, by means of a mixture for application to the skin, hair, hands and nails. Besides, the invention refers to the use of such a mixture for the preparation of cosmetic products that are technologically differentiated for exhibiting proven efficacy in cosmetics. | 03-03-2016 |
Marcos Rogerio Spina, Jundiai BR
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20140302102 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR THE LIPS CONTAINING SPHERICAL MICROPARTICLES - The present invention discloses a cosmetic for the lips comprising spherical micro particles of silica, emollients and gel, as well as cosmetically acceptable excipients. | 10-09-2014 |
Mauro Spina, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130331241 | Exercise Belt - An exercise belt is disclosed a belt with a plurality of docking stations and at least one resistance handle component. The resistance handle component includes a line connected at one end to a handle and at the other end to a retractor. The line is substantially completely retracted into the retractor unless being affirmatively pulled from it. Each resistance handle component is detachably connected to a docking station. Multiple docking stations allow for adjustable sizing of the belt and varying exercising angles. The resistance handle component's being detachably connected to a docking station contributes to the adjustable sizing, and allows for replacing one resistance handle component with another resistance handle component having a higher resistance. | 12-12-2013 |
Michael David Spina, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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20160073834 | SUDZ-BATH-CLOTH - The SUDZ-BATH-CLOTH use standard length and width of two typical bath cloths, which are 10 inches to 12 inches. There are for corners that are threaded together to create a firm and long lasting hold of the two cloths materials from opening apart. The inside insert is created to purposely produce thousands of tiny bubbles. | 03-17-2016 |
Michele Spina, Torino IT
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20090315291 | TRAILING ARM FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE REAR INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION - The trailing arm ( | 12-24-2009 |
Michelle Spina, Winchester, MA US
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20080255835 | USER DIRECTED ADAPTATION OF SPOKEN LANGUAGE GRAMMER - A method and system for interacting with a speech recognition system. A lattice of candidate words is displayed. The lattice of candidate words may include the output of a speech recognizer. Candidate words representing temporally serial utterances may be directly joined in the lattice. A path through the lattice represents a selection of one or more candidate words interpreting one or more corresponding utterances. An interface allows a user to select a path in the lattice. A selection of the path in the lattice may be received and the selection may be stored. The selection may be provided as positive feedback to the speech recognizer. | 10-16-2008 |
Nunzio Spina, Acicastello IT
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20080311862 | INTEGRATED GALVANIC ISOLATOR USING WIRELESS TRANSMISSION - An embodiment of a wireless galvanic isolator device is formed by a transmitter circuit, a receiver circuit, and a wireless coupling structure, arranged between the transmitter circuit and the receiver circuit. The wireless coupling structure is formed by a pair of antennas each arranged on an own die and integrated together with the respective transmitter and receiver circuit. The two dice may be arranged adjacent to each other in a planar configuration or arranged on top of each other and bonded together. | 12-18-2008 |
Nunzio Spina, Catania IT
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20120256290 | MICROSTRUCTURE DEVICE COMPRISING A FACE TO FACE ELECTROMAGNETIC NEAR FIELD COUPLING BETWEEN STACKED DEVICE PORTIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE DEVICE - A galvanic-isolated coupling of circuit portions is accomplished on the basis of a stacked chip configuration. The semiconductor chips thus can be fabricated on the basis of any appropriate process technology, thereby incorporating one or more coupling elements, such as primary or secondary coils of a micro transformer, wherein the final characteristics of the micro transformer are adjusted during the wafer bond process. | 10-11-2012 |
20140292419 | POWER OSCILLATOR APPARATUS WITH TRANSFORMER-BASED POWER COMBINING - An oscillator circuit includes first and second oscillators arranged in a series configuration between a supply voltage node and a reference voltage node. The first and second oscillators are configured to receive a synchronizing signal for controlling synchronization in frequency and phase. An electromagnetic network provided to couple the first and the second oscillators includes a transformer with a primary circuit and a secondary circuit. The primary circuit includes a first portion coupled to the first oscillator and second portion coupled to the second oscillator. The first and second portions are connected by a circuit element for reuse of current between the first and second oscillators. The oscillator circuit is fabricated as an integrated circuit device wherein the electromagnetic network is formed in metallization layers of the device. The secondary circuit generates an output power combining power provided from the first and second portions of the primary circuit. | 10-02-2014 |
20150180528 | POWER OSCILLATOR APPARATUS WITH TRANSFORMER-BASED POWER COMBINING FOR GALVANICALLY-ISOLATED BIDIRECTIONAL DATA COMMUNICATION AND POWER TRANSFER - An apparatus includes first and second oscillator circuits. A transformer has a primary winding coupling the first oscillator circuit to the second oscillator circuit and a secondary winding. A first outgoing communications circuit is coupled to the second oscillator circuit and drives an amplitude modulated data signal thereto. A first incoming communications circuit is coupled to the primary winding of the transformer. A second outgoing communications circuit is coupled to the secondary winding drives an amplitude modulated data signal thereto. A second incoming communications circuit is coupled to the secondary winding. The secondary winding is magnetically coupled with the primary winding so the secondary winding receives an output power and an incoming data transmission based upon the amplitude modulated data signal, and so the primary winding receives an incoming high speed data transmission based upon the amplitude modulated data signal. | 06-25-2015 |
20160072435 | POWER OSCILLATOR APPARATUS WITH TRANSFORMER-BASED POWER COMBINING - An oscillator circuit includes first and second oscillators arranged in a series configuration between a supply voltage node and a reference voltage node. The first and second oscillators are configured to receive a synchronizing signal for controlling synchronization in frequency and phase. An electromagnetic network provided to couple the first and the second oscillators includes a transformer with a primary circuit and a secondary circuit. The primary circuit includes a first portion coupled to the first oscillator and second portion coupled to the second oscillator. The first and second portions are connected by a circuit element for reuse of current between the first and second oscillators. The oscillator circuit is fabricated as an integrated circuit device wherein the electromagnetic network is formed in metallization layers of the device. The secondary circuit generates an output power combining power provided from the first and second portions of the primary circuit. | 03-10-2016 |
Pasquale Spina, Laval CA
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20100126298 | CUSTOMIZABLE PEDAL SYSTEM - A pedal system including a support base, a first lever including a root portion and a terminal portion formed such that the terminal portion interfaces with the root portion at a bend in the first lever of a first predetermined angle, the root portion of the first lever being pivotally mounted to the support base such that the first lever is rotatable in a first plane of rotation about an axis of rotation at or near the support base, a second lever including a root portion and a terminal portion formed such that the terminal portion interfaces with the root portion at a bend in the second lever of a second predetermined angle, the root portion of the second lever being pivotally mounted to the support base such that the second lever is rotatable in a second plane of rotation about the axis of rotation. | 05-27-2010 |
20150217865 | Magnetorheological Rotorcraft Actuation System - In some embodiments, an actuation system includes a plurality of threaded member portions, a plurality of roller nuts, a driving member configured to receive mechanical energy from a power source, a plurality of driven members, and a magnetorheological (MR) fluid disposed between the plurality of driven members and at least one braking surface. An output member may be coupled between the rotor system and either the plurality of threaded member portions or the plurality of roller nuts and configured to translate linearly in response to the threaded member portions advancing or receding within the roller nuts. | 08-06-2015 |
20150217866 | Magnetorheological Rotorcraft Actuator - In some embodiments, a rotorcraft flight control actuator includes a driving member configured to receive mechanical energy from a power source, a driven member, a magnetorheological (MR) fluid disposed between the driving member and the driven member and configured to transmit a variable amount of mechanical energy from the driving member to the driven member, an output member configured to be coupled between the driven member and a flight control device of a rotor system, and a magnetic circuit configured to deliver a magnetic field towards the MR fluid, the magnetic circuit configured to vary the strength of the magnetic field in response to inputs. | 08-06-2015 |
20150246722 | CUSTOMIZABLE PEDAL SYSTEM - A pedal system includes a support base; a first lever that is pivotally mounted to the support base; a second lever that is pivotally mounted to the support base; a first pedal coupled to the first lever and configured to be engaged by a foot of a user to rotate the first lever; a second pedal coupled to the second lever and configured to be engaged by a foot of the user to rotate the second lever, and an adjustment assembly configured to adjust a default rotational orientation, about an axis of rotation, of the first and the second lever, the first and the second lever positioned at the default orientation when no external force is applied to the first and the second lever. | 09-03-2015 |
20150267762 | Magnetorheological Flight Control Clutch System - In some embodiments, a redundant control system includes first and second control systems, having first and second clutches, and a shared clutch system. The shared clutch system may include a shared shaft configured to receive mechanical energy from a shared power source, a first shared clutch corresponding to the first clutch and configured to receive mechanical energy from the shared shaft, and a second shared clutch corresponding to the second clutch and configured to receive mechanical energy from the shared shaft. A first linkage provides mechanical communication between an output of the first clutch, an output of the first shared clutch, and a first output device in mechanical communication with the rotor system. A second linkage provides mechanical communication between an output of the second clutch, an output of the second shared clutch, and a second output device in mechanical communication with the rotor system. | 09-24-2015 |
Riccardo Spina, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130151315 | Representing Business Drivers and Outcomes to Facilitate Collaborative Planning - A driver tree represents a model that models relationships between the various drivers of a business. The driver tree and the corporate outcomes computed from the driver tree may be presented in graphical display. The driver tree model may enable managers at any level of the organization to immediately see the impact of any changes they make on all parts of the corporate performance. Embodiments enable delegation of parts of the driver tree to persons with the nearest level of authority and oversight in corresponding parts of the business. The various branches of the driver tree may then be reassembled to create a more accurate view of ongoing strategies of the corporation as seen (and negotiated) by various layers of management. | 06-13-2013 |
Richard Spina, Austin, TX US
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20090063720 | Systems and Methods for Controlling HDA System Capabilities - Systems and methods for controlling the capabilities of an High Definition Audio (HDA) system, wherein the system determines whether an optional component such as a plug-in card is connected to the system and then configures itself in a baseline configuration if the optional component is not connected or configures itself in a different, alternative configuration if the optional component is connected. In one embodiment, a codec of the system includes a programmable processor configured to read configuration authorization information and also read configuration information from the optional component if it is connected to the system. The processor also controls the configuration of the HDA system and the operation of the codec based on the authorization and configuration information. The system can thereby provide different features and functionality using the same hardware. | 03-05-2009 |
Richard V. Spina, Austin, NJ US
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20110305354 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING HDA SYSTEM CAPABILITIES - Systems and methods for controlling the capabilities of an High Definition Audio (HDA) system, wherein the system determines whether an optional component such as a plug-in card is connected to the system and then configures itself in a baseline configuration if the optional component is not connected or configures itself in a different, alternative configuration if the optional component is connected. In one embodiment, a codec of the system includes a programmable processor configured to read configuration authorization information and also read configuration information from the optional component if it is connected to the system. The processor also controls the configuration of the HDA system and the operation of the codec based on the authorization and configuration information. The system can thereby provide different features and functionality using the same hardware. | 12-15-2011 |
Vince Spina, Chicago, IL US
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20140298697 | Safety Frame System For An LED Signage - An LED Signage system having an LED cabinet and top and bottom plates secured along the top and bottom of the cabinet, and each having a channel aligned towards each other configured to receive a safety screen to protect the LED screen. A base supports the bottom plate and has pairs of rearwardly and forwardly extending arms each with a roller. Rear hinges secure the bottom plate to the base, such that when a force impacts the system the cabinet is configured to move at the rear hinges from an upright position to a collapsed position. Pads are positioned along the top and/or rear of the cabinet and/or secured by front hinges to a front edge of the bottom plate to help protect the system if collapsed from an impact. The system may include a platform with tracks configured to support the base and rollers. | 10-09-2014 |