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Angelo Adler, Washington, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315567Air bag with adaptive venting - An apparatus (12-25-2008

Angelo J. Adler, Washington, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080217891Air bag module with diffuser - An apparatus (09-11-2008

Elliott J. Adler, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110163747HOUSING FOR A MAGNETOMETER, A COMBINATION INCLUDING A MAGNETOMETER WITHIN A WATERPROOF HOUSING, AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION AND REMOVAL OF UNEXPLODED ORDINANCE UNDERWATER - A waterproof housing that encloses a hand-held magnetometer for underwater use and includes a first portion open at one end and connected to a second portion with one end open and accessible through the first portion and terminating at a closed end. The magnetometer has first and second housings and is inserted into the first portion open end so that the second housing is received into the second portion and the first housing is received into the first portion. A base seal is inserted into the first portion open end to provide a fully functional magnetometer protected from water incursion at depth.07-07-2011

Joh Elliot Adler, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110014634NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING T2R, A NOVEL FAMILY OF TASTE RECEPTORS - The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of taste cell specific G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of taste cell specific G-protein coupled receptors.01-20-2011

John C. Adler, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080285440Mesh with protection channel access (MPCA) - A method for a communications network with a protect channel transmitting protect channel data and working channel transmitting working channel data includes transmitting the working channel data via the protect channel upon a disruption in the working channel, and restoring the transmitting of protect channel data, wherein the restoring includes applying a mesh restoration protocol to the communications network to restore the transmittal of the protect channel data. The restoring includes finding one or more alternate channels to transmit the protect channel data, the one or more alternate channels including connected working and protect channels. An apparatus disposed in a communication network having a protect channel and a working channel includes a node controller, a route processor coupled to the node controller, the route processor implementing a mesh restoration protocol, and a circuit coupled to the node controller and the route processor, the circuit including a logic gate for receiving signals identifying disruptions in transmissions in the protect channel and the working channel and a switch responsive to the signals identifying disruptions in transmissions in the protect channel and the working channel, the switch communicating with the route processor to implement mesh restoration of protect channel data. In one embodiment, the circuit is coupled to at least one line card, the line card transmitting the signals identifying disruptions in transmissions in the protect channel and the working channel. The circuit further includes an input/output circuit for receiving instructions identifying criteria for applying mesh restoration to protect channel data.11-20-2008

Jonathan M Adler, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110162472Axially Compact Support For A Gear Within A Gearbox - A gearbox transmits rotational movement from a driving member to a driven member. The gearbox includes a pinion gear disposed inside a housing. The gear defines an axial bore and rotates in response to rotation of the driving member. An output member extends through the axial bore and engages therewith such that the output member rotates in response to rotation of the gear. The output member extends to a position outside the housing to rotate the driven member. A clamping nut is threadably coupled to the output member and abuts the gear thereby retaining the output member and the gear together. A bearing is disposed radially between the gear and the housing. The bearing rotatably supports the gear and the output member.07-07-2011

Jon Elliot Adler US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090203027Assays for Detecting T2R76 Taste Modulatory Compounds - Isolated nucleic acids encoding T2R76 polypeptides, recombinantly expressed T2R76 polypeptides, heterologous expression systems for recombinant expression of T2R76 polypeptides, assay methods employing the same, and methods for altering taste perception via administration of a T2R76 modulator. These T22R76 polypeptides can be expressed alone or co-expressed with another T2R polypeptide, preferably a different human T2R polypeptide.08-13-2009

Jon Elliot Adler, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090068733T2R, a novel family of taste receptors - The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of taste cell specific G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of taste cell specific G-protein coupled receptors.03-12-2009

Joshua Adler, Tampa, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100305964HEALTHCARE QUALITY MEASUREMENT - A method of determining a quality of care provided by a healthcare provider to individuals in a population is provided. A data processing apparatus that has one or more processors is disclosed. Data representing biomarkers for individuals in a population is received. Baseline and present risks are determined. Risk reduction values are determined. Based on the current risk reduction, a quality score is determined. A scale is created, and the quality score is mapped to the scale. The global quality score of the disclosure provides numerous benefits over past performance measures.12-02-2010

Karen A. Adler, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206166Oral soap composition for cleaning teeth - Provided herein is an oral soap composition comprising an orally-acceptable soap base effective to clean teeth that includes one or more natural oils, a saponifying agent and distilled water. The oral soap composition may be liquid or solid. Also provided are oral soap compositions comprising an essential oil for flavoring.08-28-2008
20080206167Oral soap composition for cleaning teeth - Provided herein is an oral soap composition comprising an orally-acceptable soap base gel effective to clean teeth that includes one or more natural oils saponified by a saponifying agent, e.g., potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide in distilled water. The oral soap composition may be liquid or solid. Also provided are oral soap compositions comprising an essential oil or natural or artificial flavorant for flavoring. Further provided are liquid oral soap compositions that include honey and/or an essential oil.08-28-2008

Kenneth B. Adler, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090220581METHODS OF REDUCING INFLAMMATION AND MUCUS HYPERSECRETION - Methods and compounds for decreasing MARCKS-related inflammation and MARCKS-related mucus hypersecretion or decreasing MARCKS-related inflammation in a subject by the administration of a N-terminal myristoylated protein fragment of the N-terminal region of MARCKS protein or a peptide fragment thereof are disclosed.09-03-2009

Patent applications by Kenneth B. Adler, Raleigh, NC US

Michael J. Adler, Gainesville, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100110836SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BATS AND THEIR IMPACT ON WIND FACILITIES - The present invention relates to a system and method for detecting bats from a remote location. In one aspect the invention provides a bat detection system comprising an upper detection unit connected to a base computer unit. The upper detection unit can be positioned on a vertical structure, and a second lower detection unit, or additional detection units, can also be positioned on the vertical structure. Each detection unit comprises a housing which is connected to, and contains, an audio detector. The base computer unit is enclosed by a housing and comprises a data processor, a data storage device, and a remote communication interface device. The data processor is operatively connected to the data storage device, remote communication interface device, and the audio detectors of any detection units positioned on the vertical structure. The base computer unit communicates with a remote computer transferring information regarding the bat sounds detected by the detection units.05-06-2010

Mike Adler, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100035588METHOD OF INHIBITING FUNCTIONS OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A method of inhibiting a function of a multi-function portable personal communications device includes determining a first position of the personal communications device, after a predetermined time interval, determining a second position of the personal communications device, determining the distance between the first position and the second position, determining the time interval in which the personal communications device moved from the first position and the second position, calculating an average velocity of the personal communications device based on the first position, the second position and the time interval and, if the average velocity of the personal communication device exceeds a predetermined value, inhibiting a function of the personal communications device.02-11-2010

Paul E. Adler, Macon, GA US

Richard Adler, Marana, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110259181SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR IGNITING EXPLOSIVES - Systems and methods are presented herein that provide for ignition of explosive devices through electric and/or electromagnetic discharge. In one embodiment, an electrostatic discharge is directionally propagated through air to conduct electric current to the explosive device. The electric current may ignite the explosive device via heat, via triggering of ignition circuitry, via induced electric current conduction to the explosive material therein and/or via direct electric conduction to the explosive material therein. Alternatively, or in addition to, electromagnetic energy may be directionally propagated to the device through a waveguide. Such electromagnetic energy may be in the microwave region and may heat and/or induce electric current in the explosive device. In either instance, the directionally propagated energy may be time varying. In one embodiment, a system is configured with a vehicle to distally position the directionally propagated energy to the explosive device such that damage caused by the device is inhibited.10-27-2011

Richard J. Adler, Marana, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090213625HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods presented herein generally provide for the controlled voltage of bipolar electrical energy through the selected operation of power stages. In one embodiment, a system that provides electrical energy includes a power supply and at least two power stages coupled to the power supply. The power stages are operable to selectively output electrical energy. By selecting the number of power stages which are turned on at a given time the total voltage of the electrical energy is controlled at that time. The system may further include one or more controllers coupled to the power stages to control selection of the power stages and thereby vary the output voltage.08-27-2009
20110299216DISABLING A TARGET USING ELECTRICAL ENERGY - One system described herein provides electrical energy by means of a Tesla coil that generates a strong electric field in the vicinity of an electrical target. An energy booster provides additional electrical energy to increase the probability of disabling and/or disrupting the electrical target. For example, an electrode may be configured with the Tesla coil to from the electric field of the electrical target. The electric field may cause a breakdown in the air about the Tesla coil that allows electric current to conduct to the electrical target. The Tesla coil may repetitively burst the electric field such that pulses of electric current are conducted to the electrical target.12-08-2011
20120073426SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR IGNITING EXPLOSIVES - Systems and methods are presented herein that provide for ignition of explosive devices through electric discharge. In one embodiment, an electrostatic discharge is directionally propagated through air to conduct electric current to the explosive device. The electric current may ignite the explosive device via heat, via triggering of ignition circuitry, via induced electric current conduction to the explosive material therein and/or via direct electric conduction to the explosive material therein. Alternatively or additionally, a system is configured with a vehicle to distally position the propagated energy to the explosive device such that damage caused by the explosive device is reduced.03-29-2012

Patent applications by Richard J. Adler, Marana, AZ US

Scott Adler, Green Bay, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090038453Food Product Conveyor and Handling Systems - A conveyor system for assembling and stacking sliced food products is provided. The conveyor system includes an assembly area, wherein groups of a predetermined quantity of sliced food products travel from a slicer on a conveyor and are deposited on discrete carrier sheets on a downstream conveyor. The assembly area is configured to delay advancement of the carrier sheets on the downstream conveyor until a group of the predetermined quantity is formed. The slicer is configured to calculate the number of slices in each group and determine whether a group is complete. A stacking area of the conveyor system includes a nose conveyor that extends and retracts to deposit each carrier sheet onto a pair of initial supports. The initial supports reciprocate away from each other in opposing directions to drop the carrier sheet onto a subsequent level, with the initial supports reciprocating each time a carrier sheet is deposited thereon.02-12-2009
20090038913Food Product Conveyor and Handling Systems - A conveyor system for assembling and stacking sliced food products is provided. The conveyor system includes an assembly area, wherein groups of a predetermined quantity of sliced food products travel from a slicer on a conveyor and are deposited on discrete carrier sheets on a downstream conveyor. The assembly area is configured to delay advancement of the carrier sheets on the downstream conveyor until a group of the predetermined quantity is formed. The slicer is configured to calculate the number of slices in each group and determine whether a group is complete. A stacking area of the conveyor system includes a nose conveyor that extends and retracts to deposit each carrier sheet onto a pair of initial supports. The initial supports reciprocate away from each other in opposing directions to drop the carrier sheet onto a subsequent level, with the initial supports reciprocating each time a carrier sheet is deposited thereon.02-12-2009
20100146909Apparatus and Method of Forming a Stack of Food Products Within a Storage Container - An apparatus for forming a stack of food products in a storage container, and a method therefor. The apparatus comprises a first gate moveable between an open and a closed position that drops a row of food products onto a second gate moveable between an open and a closed position. The second gate receives multiple rows of food products and once a predetermined number of rows have been received, the second gate opens to release the rows of food products into the storage container below it. As the first gate shifts from the open to the closed position, it can advance, at least in part, a subsequent row of food products onto the first gate for later release onto the second gate. The area defined by the second gate and the first gate is a temporary staging area which can increase in height after receiving subsequent rows of food products.06-17-2010

Patent applications by Scott Adler, Green Bay, WI US

Scott A. Adler, Green Bay, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100119347APPARATUS FOR STACKING, SINGULATING, AND DISPENSING PLIABLE FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODS THEREFOR - An apparatus for handling food products comprises an alignment trough disposed at an incline for holding a stack of the food products at an incline. The alignment trough defines a portion of a passage upon which the food products travel. The stack defines a bottom food product. At least one movable member extends into the passage to control the separation of the bottom food product from the remainder of the stack by moving to provide clearance for the food product to pass.05-13-2010

Scott Peter Adler, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090070935PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE - A patient support device for use in a medical facility. The patient support device includes a base and a table assembly coupled to the base. The table assembly includes a lower support and an upper support coupled thereto and movable with respect to the lower support. At least one of the upper support and the lower support includes a bearing layer thereon capable of improving the performance of the patient support device when the upper support moves with respect to the lower support.03-19-2009
20110107515PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE WITH LOW ATTENUATION PROPERTIES - A patient support device for a radiation therapy treatment system and a method of manufacturing the same. The device includes a support having an upper surface and a lower surface and a fixture hole configuration that receives a patient fixation device. The fixture hole configuration includes at least one recess and reinforcing material positioned inside at least a portion of the at least one recess. The device may also include a lower support having an upper surface that includes at least one channel. Flat flex cable used to operate the patient support device is positioned within the at least one channel.05-12-2011

Sharon C. Adler, East Greenwich, RI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080301168GENERATING DATABASE SCHEMAS FOR RELATIONAL AND MARKUP LANGUAGE DATA FROM A CONCEPTUAL MODEL - A method, information processing system, and computer readable medium for generating a plurality of candidate database schemas including relational and mark-up language elements. An information model comprising a plurality of entities and at least one relationship defined there between is received. The information model has been annotated with at least one semantic characteristic, operational characteristic, and evolutional characteristic. The information model that has been annotated is analyzed. A score is associated with each entity based at least in part on attributes associated with each entity. Each entity is classified as one of a relational element and a mark-up language element. The information model that has been annotated is partitioned into a plurality of relational element mappings and a plurality of mark-up language element mappings. A plurality of database schemas associated with the information model that has been annotated is generated.12-04-2008
20100114627Processing of Provenance Data for Automatic Discovery of Enterprise Process Information - Techniques are disclosed for capturing, storing, querying and analyzing provenance data for automatic discovery of enterprise process information. For example, a computer-implemented method for managing a process associated with an enterprise comprises the following steps. Data associated with an actual end-to-end execution of an enterprise process is collected. Provenance data is generated based on at least a portion of the collected data, wherein the provenance data is indicative of a lineage of one or more data items. A provenance graph that provides a visual representation of the generated provenance data is generated, wherein nodes of the graph represent records associated with the collected data and edges of the graph represent relations between the records. The generated provenance graph is stored in a repository for use in analyzing the enterprise process.05-06-2010
20100114628Validating Compliance in Enterprise Operations Based on Provenance Data - Techniques are disclosed for validating compliance with enterprise operations based on provenance data. For example, a computer-implemented method for validating that an enterprise process is in compliance with a rule comprises the following steps. Provenance data is generated, wherein the provenance data is based on collected data associated with an actual end-to-end execution of the enterprise process and is indicative of a lineage of one or more data items. A provenance graph is generated that provides a visual representation of the generated provenance data, wherein nodes of the graph represent records associated with the collected data and edges of the graph represent relations between the records. A correlation is generated between one or more entities in the rule and one or more record types in the provenance data. One or more control points are generated in accordance with the generated correlation. A validation is performed as to whether the enterprise process is in compliance with the rule using the one or more control points.05-06-2010
20100114629Extracting Enterprise Information Through Analysis of Provenance Data - Techniques are disclosed for extracting information through analysis of provenance data. For example, a computer-implemented method of extracting information regarding an execution of an enterprise process comprises the following steps. Provenance data is generated, wherein the provenance data is based on collected data associated with an actual end-to-end execution of the enterprise process and is indicative of a lineage of one or more data items. A provenance graph is generated that provides a visual representation of the generated provenance data, wherein nodes of the graph represent records associated with the collected data and edges of the graph represent relations between the records. At least a portion of the generated provenance data from the graph is analyzed so as to extract information about the execution of the enterprise process based on the analysis.05-06-2010
20100114630Influencing Behavior of Enterprise Operations During Process Enactment Using Provenance Data - Techniques are disclosed for influencing behavior of enterprise operations during process enactment using provenance data. For example, a computer-implemented method of influencing a behavior of an enterprise process comprises the following steps. Provenance data is generated, wherein the provenance data is based on collected data associated with at least a partial actual execution of the enterprise process and is indicative of a lineage of one or more data items. A provenance graph is generated that provides a visual representation of the generated provenance data, wherein nodes of the graph represent records associated with the collected data and edges of the graph represent relations between the records. At least a portion of the generated provenance data from the graph is analyzed to generate an execution pattern corresponding to the at least partial actual execution of the enterprise process. The execution pattern is compared to one or more previously stored patterns. A determination is made as to whether or not to alter the enterprise process based on a result of the comparison.05-06-2010

Shlomo Haim Adler, Pikesville, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090323031CANDLELIGHT IMAGE PROJECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A candlelight image projecting apparatus and method preferably includes structure and/or function whereby a panel has a shadow-producing image disposed thereon, and a base is coupled to the panel. Preferably, the base is configured to hold a candle spaced from the panel such that a top of the candle flame is always below a top of the shadow image to cause a top of the shadow image to always be projected above the top of the panel. The base may be configured to hold an outer surface of a candle from 1-3 inches from the panel and so that the top of the candle flame is below a top of the shadow-producing image to cause an enlarged shadow to be projected upward from the panel.12-31-2009

Stephan Adler, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120084779TRACKING REQUESTS THAT FLOW BETWEEN SUBSYSTEMS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for tracking requests that flow between subsystems. Embodiments of the invention facilitate following a user interaction/transaction from the point of entry through any subsystems that are called until the interaction/transaction is fulfilled. Generated information (e.g., log data) regarding a transaction can be aggregated across all subsystems, such as, for example, in a central repository. When failures occur, log and trace levels can be automatically increased for subsequent calls.04-05-2012

Stephen J. Adler, Alton, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032788CLIMB RESISTANT SAFETY SECURITY FENCE - A large, hollow cylindrical top rail is installed along the top surface of a security fence. The rail has a lengthwise groove and fence post holes cut from the bottom of it. The hollow round rail is placed over the fence and fence posts and secured to the fence by removable fasteners. A spacer may also be inserted between the top of the fence post and the top of the rail to increase the height of the security rail. Lights, security cameras or motion detectors may be placed inside the hollow top rail. Once the top rail is in position, expandable foam is injected into the hollow area of the rail. The foam adheres to the fence and posts and the top rail is permanently attached to the fence. The fasteners may then be removed. The rail is slick, round and approximately a foot in diameter. This precludes anyone attempting to scale the fence from obtaining a handhold on the top of the fence. The top rail is weatherproof, electrically insulated and immovable and not only prevents anyone from scaling the fence but also protects the fence from the elements, vandalism and damage. The top rail may be applied to existing security fences or may be a new installation. The top rail makes the security fence virtually impossible to breach but is not as dangerous as barbed wire or razor wire topped fences.02-05-2009

Steven C. Adler, Randolph, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100152713IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING PERIODIC DRUG DELIVERY REGIMEN TO AVOID GRANULOMAS - An implantable drug delivery system including: a biocompatible or bio-inert housing containing a drug infusion pump, a drug chamber from which a liquid drug is dispensed when the pump applies a force to the drug chamber, and an internal controller actuating the pump; a delivery catheter extending from the housing to one or more drug delivery treatment sites in a target tissue, wherein the catheter includes a lumen having an inlet to receive a drug pumped from the drug chamber and an outlet are positioned at the target tissue, wherein the drug flows through the outlet to the target tissue, and wherein the internal controller stores and executes an automatic periodic flow regimen which commands the pump and drug chamber to periodically dispense an intermittent bolus or pulse of the liquid drug, wherein the periodic flow regimen provides a prophylactic treatment for granuloma.06-17-2010

Susan L. Adler, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080305070RELEASABLE POLYMERIC CONJUGATES BASED ON ALIPHATIC BIODEGRADABLE LINKERS - Activated polymeric bicine derivatives such as,12-11-2008
20090318538POLYMERIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PRODRUGS - Polymer conjugates containing nucleotides and/or oligonucleotides are disclosed.12-24-2009

Thomas Adler, Royal Oak, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080199311BLOWER SCROLL - A blower scroll comprising a base and a wall extending from an outer edge of the base. The base may include an outlet formed in the base a diverting device extending about at least a portion of the outlet. The diverting device may obstruct the flow of water droplets in the blower scroll into the outlet.08-21-2008
20090036048AIR MIXING APPARATUS FOR HVAC SYSTEM - A vehicle HVAC system comprises an evaporator, a heater core, an air mixing door between the evaporator and the heater core, the air mixing door being configured to direct a portion of an airflow to either bypass or pass over the heater, and a baffle. The baffle is configured to gradually change the area available to a portion of the airflow as the air mixing door is moved.02-05-2009

Yoram Simha Adler US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120102365GENERATING A FUNCTIONAL COVERAGE MODEL FROM A TRACE - A functional coverage model may be generated based on a trace. The functional coverage model may comprise values of attributes. The values may be extracted from one or more entries comprised by the trace. Based upon a selection of a field of an exemplary entry, content of the corresponding fields in other entries may be extracted and utilized. In some exemplary embodiments, names of attributes may be extracted from the trace. In some exemplary embodiments, a reference trace may be utilized as a comparative baseline coverage by generating a functional coverage model based upon the reference trace and comparing coverage of a second trace in respect to the functional coverage model with the coverage of the reference trace.04-26-2012
20120102366META ATTRIBUTES IN FUNCTIONAL COVERAGE MODELS - A meta attribute useful for functional coverage is computed based on values comprised by two or more matching fields in a trace. The two or more matching fields may be comprised by a single entry of the trace or by a plurality of entries of the trace. A definition of the meta attribute may define which fields of the entries comprise values useful for computation of the meta attributes. The matching entries may be identified based on identifying values within the entries.04-26-2012