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Aaron T. Allison, East Palestine, OH US
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| 20100138133 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USES OF ENGINE CONTROLLERS - A method and control module for enabling or disabling control of an engine includes a check module receiving signals through a wiring harness and comparing the check signals to a threshold. The control module also includes an engine control module disabling the engine when the check signals correspond to an unauthorized use. | 06-03-2010 |
Chad J. Allison, South Lyon, MI US
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| 20100255351 | FUSE FOR BATTERY CELLS - A battery system comprises a battery cell having a cell body and a voltage terminal extending out of the cell body and having first and second terminal edges; a busbar to which an upper end of the voltage terminal is electrically connected; and a zipper fuse formed in a portion of the terminal between the cell body and the busbar, wherein the zipper fuse comprises an array of perforations through the voltage terminal and extending across the voltage terminal from the first edge to the second edge. | 10-07-2010 |
Cynthia Ann Edgeworth Allison, Madison, AL US
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| 20110080404 | Redistribution Of Generated Geometric Primitives - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for redistributing geometric primitives generated by tessellation and geometry shaders for per-vertex by multiple graphics pipelines. Geometric primitives that are generated in a first processing stage are collected and redistributed more evenly and in smaller batches to the multiple graphics pipelines for vertex processing in a second processing stage. The smaller batches do not exceed the resource limits of a graphics pipeline and the per-vertex processing workloads of the graphics pipelines in the second stage are balanced. Therefore, the performance of the tessellation and geometry shaders is improved. | 04-07-2011 |
Dan Allison, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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| 20110059107 | ANTIKINE ANTIBODIES THAT BIND TO MULTIPLE CC CHEMOKINES - An antikine antibody binds to two, three, four, five or more CC chemokines, such as RANTES/CCL5, MIP-1α/CCL3, MIP-1β/CCL4, or MCP-1/CCL2. Methods for affinity maturation and humanization of antikine antibodies as well as the production of hybridoma cell lines producing antikine antibodies by sequential immunization are also disclosed. | 03-10-2011 |
Daniel B. Allison, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100266177 | SIGNAL PROCESSING BY ITERATIVE DECONVOLUTION OF TIME SERIES DATA - A signal processing method is provided and involves iteratively deconvoluting at least one digital signal data set with respect to time. A signal processor is also provided that can perform a signal processing method for iteratively deconvoluting at least one digital signal data set. Also provided is an instruction set readable by a machine, tangibly embodying a program of instructions executable by a machine to perform a signal processing method of iteratively deconvoluting at least one digital signal data set. Also provided is a data set readable by a machine, tangibly embodying a data set computed by a signal processing method for iteratively deconvoluting at least one digital signal data set. | 10-21-2010 |
Daniel S. Allison, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080293105 | Recombinant method for making multimeric proteins - The present invention relates to methods for making multimeric proteins comprising fusion of two or more cells expressing a single subunit of the multimeric protein to generate a single hybrid cell expressing the fully assembled multimeric protein. | 11-27-2008 |
Donald E. Allison, Richmond, VA US
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| 20090037654 | System, method, and computer program product for detecting access to a memory device - Discrete events that take place with respect to a hard disk drive or other I/O device or port are indicated to logic that implements Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) or similar technology. These events are communicated to SMART as event data. Examples of such discrete events include power on, power off, spindle start, and spindle stop, positioning of the actuator, and the time at which such events occur. SMART then compiles event data to create compiled activity data. Compiled activity data represents summary statistical information that is created by considering some or all of the event data. Examples of compiled activity data include the Time Powered On and Power Cycle Count. Collection logic then writes the compiled activity data to a memory medium. An analyst can then read data from log file(s). | 02-05-2009 |
Erin M. Allison, Brewster, NY US
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| 20090035322 | Human Antibodies to Human CD20 and Method of Using Thereof - A human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of an antibody that specifically binds human CD20 and is capable of inducing complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), and is capable of increasing symptom free survival time between about 2-fold to about 9-fold or more, relative to control-treated animals in a mouse model of human lymphoma. The antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof is useful in a therapeutic method for treating a CD20-mediated disease or condition, such as for example, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Crohn's disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and inflammatory diseases. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20110081681 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN CD20 AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - A human antibody or antigen-binding fragment of an antibody that specifically binds human CD20 and is capable of inducing complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), and is capable of increasing symptom free survival time between about 2-fold to about 9-fold or more, relative to control-treated animals in a mouse model of human lymphoma. The antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof is useful in a therapeutic method for treating a CD20-mediated disease or condition, such as for example, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Crohn's disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and inflammatory diseases. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120100145 | METHODS FOR TREATING B-CELL LYMPHOMA BY ADMINISTERING AN ANTI-CD20 ANTIBODY - The present invention provides methods for treating a B-cell lymphoma in a human subject. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human CD20. In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention are useful for treating non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma. | 04-26-2012 |
E. Scott Allison, Kannapolis, NC US
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| 20100107344 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING FABRIC - A method and apparatus for supplying liquid mixtures on a mix-on-demand basis for consumptive use, and for maintaining the composition of such mixture on a highly accurate and stable basis. For wet-on-wet processing of fabrics, the processing solution is supplied at start-up on a mix-on-demand basis to precise specifications and is maintained at such precise specifications throughout fabric processing, which involves continuous additions of water by the incoming fabric and removal of solution by the exiting fabric. Recirculation of the solution at a high rate, together with rapid and repetitive measurements of the composition of the recirculating solution enables the solution to be precisely monitored and maintained. Periodic small additions of chemical are injected as necessary to maintain highly stable, accurately controlled process conditions. Extraordinary economies, both direct and indirect, can be realized with the new system. | 05-06-2010 |
Gary M. Allison, Marietta, GA US
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| 20120036586 | Reclaim my lost computer - If this invention is granted and allowed to be brought to market there will finally be a method by which a lost or stolen computer will have a very high degree of probability that it will be returned to its rightful owner in good working order. In the near future I think it will destroy the market for all stolen computers. | 02-09-2012 |
Gerald Allison, East Windsor, NJ US
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| 20100270391 | OIL LAMP WITH HEAT CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT - The present invention relates to a device generally in the form of an oil lamp and adapted to a dual function of diffusing light and a volatile material. The device includes a fuel and a wick formed of combustible material, and a heat conductive element adapted to receive a gel or solid material capable of melting at the burning temperatures of the device. The material is a carrier for a volatile substance that is released into the atmosphere upon melting of the carrier material. Fragrances are preferred embodiments of the volatile substance. Methods for use of the device in the simultaneous diffusion of light and volatile substances, namely fragrances, are also disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
Gregory Austin Allison, Morrow, OH US
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| 20100100522 | Interactive real estate contract and negotiation tool - Term negotiation can utilize centralized systems accessed via web interfaces for purposes such as mediation of communications between buyers and sellers, maintenance of a history of negotiations, and notification of parties regarding changes suggested during negotiation. Changes to terms proposed by parties using centralized systems can be stored in a data warehouse, potentially along with timestamp and identification information. | 04-22-2010 |
Harold E. Allison, Shelby, NC US
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| 20110106864 | Portable Budgeting Apparatus - A portable budgeting apparatus includes a housing with a display and input device coupled thereto. The apparatus includes an electronic memory device and processor. The processor includes programming for storing budget categories and respective modifiable money and priority values in the memory device for each budget category. Upon selection of a respective budget category and input of an expenditure value, the programming includes modifying the money value of a respective expenditure value by subtracting the expenditure value from the selected category's money value and, if the expenditure value is greater than the selected category's money value, subtracting the difference between the selected category's money value and the expenditure value from the money value of a respective category that has a money value greater than zero and a priority value that is lower than a priority value of all other the budget categories having money values greater than zero. | 05-05-2011 |
James Allison, New York, NY US
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| 20110044953 | Methods and Compositions for Localized Secretion of Anti-CTLA-4 Antibodies - The present invention provides compositions and methods for effectuating the localized expression of anti-CTLA-4 antibody proximal to a target tissue in a patient. | 02-24-2011 |
James David Allison, Memphis, TN US
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| 20090010098 | BULK TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A flexible bulk container capable of transporting a first material and introducing a second material for mixing therewithin is disclosed wherein 1) said container can comprise a component of a bulk transport system further comprising a container assembly, and 2) said container includes a body defining a cavity, at least one opening, at least one vent, and a material delivery system assembly wherein a) the body is flexible and capable of positioning within the container assembly, b) the opening provides communication with the cavity, and c) the material delivery system assembly comprises at least one manifold, a portion of which is positioned within the cavity of the flexible bulk container, and said manifold includes a shell, an interior region, an inlet accessible from outside of the cavity of the flexible bulk container and at least one passageway extending from the internal region, through the shell, to, in turn, place the interior of the manifold in communication with the cavity. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100296995 | SODIUM CYANIDE PROCESS - A process for the production of sodium cyanide crystals comprising; | 11-25-2010 |
James P. Allison, New York, NY US
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| 20090269353 | Stimulation of T Cells Against Self-Antigens Using CTLA-4 Blocking Agents - Stimulation of T cells to respond to self antigens is achieved through a blockade of CTLA-4 signaling. CTLA-4 blocking agents are combined with antigen preparations, either alone or with additional immune response stimulating agents, in costimulation strategies to break immune tolerance and stimulate an enhanced T-cell response against self antigens. This enhanced response is useful for the treatment of non-immunogenic and poorly-immunogenic tumors, as well as other medical conditions requiring selective tissue ablation. | 10-29-2009 |
Jared M. Allison, Amherst, NY US
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| 20090165096 | DYNAMIC RADIUS - A system includes a remote authentication dial in user service (RADIUS) server in communication with a network access server. The network access server provides an authentication request to the RADIUS server. The authentication request includes at least a user identifier and a device identifier. The RADIUS server determines an authentication format utilized by the network access server based on the received authentication request. The system may also determine an authorization level to provide with an authentication response. | 06-25-2009 |
Jeff Allison, Lake Oswego, OR US
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| 20090095165 | Machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee and related method - A machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston disposed in the chamber. The piston is operable to move to a first position to allow the chamber to receive a liquid and a flavor base such as ground coffee, to remain in the first position for a time sufficient for the beverage to brew, and to move to a second position to dispense the beverage by forcing the beverage out of the chamber. By modifying some or all steps of the French press brewing technique, the machine can typically control coffee-brewing parameters with a level of precision that yields brewed coffee having a uniform taste from cup to cup, and can typically brew the coffee with a speed that renders the machine suitable for use by establishments that serve significant amounts of coffee. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100024657 | Machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee and related method - A machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston disposed in the chamber. The piston is operable to move to a first position to allow the chamber to receive a liquid and a flavor base such as ground coffee, to remain in the first position for a time sufficient for the beverage to brew, and to move to a second position to dispense the beverage by forcing the beverage out of the chamber. By modifying some or all steps of the French press brewing technique, the machine can typically control coffee-brewing parameters with a level of precision that yields brewed coffee having a uniform taste from cup to cup, and can typically brew the coffee with a speed that renders the machine suitable for use by establishments that serve significant amounts of coffee. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110088560 | Machine for Brewing a Beverage Such as Coffee and Related Method - A machine for brewing a beverage such as coffee includes a chamber and a piston disposed in the chamber. The piston is operable to move to a first position to allow the chamber to receive a liquid and a flavor base such as ground coffee, to remain in the first position for a time sufficient for the beverage to brew, and to move to a second position to dispense the beverage by forcing the beverage out of the chamber. By modifying some or all steps of the French press brewing technique, the machine can typically control coffee-brewing parameters with a level of precision that yields brewed coffee having a uniform taste from cup to cup, and can typically brew the coffee with a speed that renders the machine suitable for use by establishments that serve significant amounts of coffee. | 04-21-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Allison, Lake Oswego, OR US
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| 20090072598 | TRANSPORTATION SEATING SYSTEM - The specification discloses a modular transportation seating assembly that includes a support frame and seats mounted on the frame. The frame includes a seat beam and a cantilever beam. The cantilever beam includes a body and a connector inserted into the body and held together by compressive force. The body has an end defining a plurality of receivers, and the connector includes a plurality of lugs each received within one of said receivers. The seat beam includes a body, a tee nut slidably received within the body, a second connector outside the body, and a fastener intersecuring the two connectors to retain them in position along the length of the body. A single fastener intersecures the connectors on the seat beam and the cantilever beam. The seat includes a flange hooked about the back edge of the seat beam and one or more fasteners connecting the seat to the forward edge of the seat beam. The backs of adjacent seats define a vee, and a seat tie fills the lower portion of the vee to prevent objects from accidentally catching in the vee. The seats are molded and can include an integrally molded grab rail. | 03-19-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Allison, Portland, OR US
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| 20110074688 | MULTI-POSITION, MULTI-LEVEL USER INTERFACE SYSTEM - A multi-positional, multi-level user interface system including a keyboard hinged over a base surface for a pointing device such as a mouse. The keyboard and base rotate relative to each other about a hinge axis to reveal the surface, providing a portable keyboard and pointing surface. A kickstand can support the keyboard above the base while in an open position. The keyboard and pointing device can be used with two hands with the system resting in a user's lap. The keyboard can also swivel about an axis other than the hinge axis. The keyboard can swivel 180 degrees for left-handed use, and can be positioned at other detent angles. A mouse can also be stowed on the base with a magnetic, friction, or other coupling. The interface system can further act as a communication hub for other peripheral devices, such as a joystick, to communicate with a computing device. | 03-31-2011 |
Kenneth L. Allison, Hurricane, UT US
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| 20120014786 | WATER POWERED TURBINE AND TURBINE SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein are turbines and turbine systems that may be used to generate power and/or electricity from flowing water or may be used in various other applications such as the pumping of water. One embodiment of the disclosed turbines includes a plurality of blades that may be connected to a turbine housing by a hinge so that the blades are movable between an active state, wherein the blade is configured to contribute to the rotational movement of the turbine, and a passive state, wherein the blade is configured to minimally resist the rotation of the turbine. Turbine blades are disclosed with specific features that more efficiently capture water flow power. | 01-19-2012 |
Lee Allison, Mokena, IL US
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| 20100112856 | Anti-rotation Coaxial Connector - A coaxial connector with a connector body is provided with a connector body bore. A grip ring is retained within the connector body bore, and an outer diameter of the grip ring abuts an annular wedge surface provided with a taper between a maximum diameter proximate the connector end and a minimum diameter proximate the cable end. The wedge surface may be provided directly on the connector body bore sidewall or alternatively on an inner diameter of a clamp ring coupled to the cable end of the connector body. An inner diameter of the grip ring is provided with a grip surface. A spring contact is retained within the connector body bore. The grip surface provided with a rotational interlock with the connector body directly or via an interconnection with the spring contact and/or clamp ring. | 05-06-2010 |
Leonard Blaine Allison, North Royalton, OH US
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| 20100196744 | Integrated Electronic Device and Methods of Making the Same - An integrated electronic device, and its method of manufacture, are provided. The integrated electronic device can include an electronic assembly, such as an active RFID assembly, that is electrically coupled to a thin printed flexible electrochemical cell. In one example, the electronic assembly and the electrochemical battery are provided on a single substrate. In one example method of manufacture, the entire cell to be made on a printing press to integrate the battery directly with the electronic assembly. | 08-05-2010 |
Michael S. Allison, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20110145412 | MANAGING HARDWARE RESOURCES FOR SOFT PARTITIONING - Methods and apparatus for subdividing a hard partition of a computer server system into one or more soft partitions using partition management programming installed within firmware of the server system. The partition management firmware may be disposed at least partially on a central service processor and may be programmed to present generic interfaces, so that operating systems do not require modification to interface with the partition management programming. | 06-16-2011 |
Patrick Allison, Memphis, TN US
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| 20090286810 | Pyrimidine Non-Classical Cannabinoid Compounds and Related Methods of Use - Disclosed are compounds of the formula I: | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090286815 | Pyrimidine Classical Cannabinoid Compounds and Related Methods of Use - Disclosed are compounds of the formula I: | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100069634 | PYRIMIDINE NON-CLASSICAL CANNABINOID COMPOUNDS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are compounds of the formula I: | 03-18-2010 |
| 20120004250 | PYRIMIDINE CLASSICAL CANNABINOID COMPOUNDS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are compounds of the formula I: | 01-05-2012 |
Richard F. Allison, Leslie, MI US
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| 20090023909 | BLUEBERRY RED RINGSPOT VIRUS, SEQUENCES, PROMOTERS, AND USES THEREOF - A nucleic acid sequence of the blueberry red ringspot virus is disclosed. Also disclosed are putative promoter regions of the sequence and promoter regions capable of directing transgene expression in plants, including tissue-specific expression. Also disclosed are expression vectors, transformed plant cells and plants containing a blueberry red ringspot virus promoter and an encoded product for expression. Methods for diagnosis of blueberry red ringspot virus infection are also provided. | 01-22-2009 |
Rick L. Allison, Cary, NC US
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| 20080205603 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing voicemail routing information in a network that provides customized voicemail services - Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing voicemail routing information in a network that provides customized voicemail services are disclosed. According to one method, a voicemail routing query is received at an advanced voicemail routing node, where the query includes at least one parameter associated with a voicemail transaction. Based on at least one query parameter, voicemail routing information may be determined that identifies a voicemail server and a voicemail service from among a plurality of voicemail servers, where at least some of the voicemail servers provide different services. A voicemail routing query response may then be generated including the determined voicemail routing information. | 08-28-2008 |
Robert A. Allison, Loveland, OH US
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| 20090272664 | Universal Blister Package - A universal blister package for the distribution of medical instruments includes a tray having a resilient film and a retainer having a resilient film. The tray and the retainer are shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement in a manner creating a storage space between the film of the tray and the film of the retainer for accommodating a medical instrument between the tray and the retainer. | 11-05-2009 |
Ronald C. Allison, Clio, MI US
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| 20080228366 | MODEL BASED VEHICLE OVERSPEED ALGORITHM - A system for limiting the speed of a vehicle includes a first module that generates a first torque signal based on a vehicle speed, a second module that generates a second torque signal based on a difference between a predetermined vehicle speed limit and the vehicle speed, and a third module that generates an output torque signal based on the first and second torque signals. The output torque signal is adapted to control the output torque of a motor. | 09-18-2008 |
Scott Allison, Stamford, CT US
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| 20080255938 | Package Assembly for Multi-Modality Sensation Chewing Gum Compositions - A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as a dual sensation perception, that are identified by indicia on the package. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090074911 | Indicia-Bearing Package For Delivery Systems - A package assembly for supporting a delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is disclosed. The edible composition is formulated to have at least one ingredient encapsulated with an encapsulating material. The delivery system and the resulting edible composition may include other ingredients to create a desired release profile for the at least one ingredient, any of which can be indicated by indicia on the assembly. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090089167 | Indicia-Bearing Package for Delivery Systems for Managing Release of Functional Ingredients in an Edible Composition - A package assembly for supporting a delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is disclosed. The edible composition is formulated to have at least one ingredient encapsulated with an encapsulating material. The delivery system and the resulting edible composition may include other ingredients to create a desired release profile for the at least one ingredient, any of which can be indicated by indicia on the assembly. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090150231 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-MODALITY FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS IN CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS - A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as two functional agents, that are identified by indicia on the package. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090162418 | INDICIA-BEARING PACKAGE FOR DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING RELEASE OF FLAVORS IN AN EDIBLE COMPOSITION - A package assembly for supporting a delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is disclosed. The edible composition is formulated to have at least one ingredient encapsulated with an encapsulating material. The delivery system and the resulting edible composition may include other ingredients to create a desired release profile for the at least one ingredient, any of which can be indicated by indicia on the assembly. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100136164 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-MODALITY TASTE CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS - A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as two tastants, that are identified by indicia on the package. | 06-03-2010 |
Scott B. Allison, Stamford, CT US
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| 20100004986 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A SECURITY DEPOSIT FACILITATES A TRANSACTION IN WHICH A BENEFIT IS APPLIED IN EXCHANGE FOR PERFORMANCE OF A TASK - Methods, computer readable media and systems are described wherein a security deposit is used to facilitate a transaction with a customer. In an embodiment, a process includes receiving an indication that a customer is interested in making a purchase during a transaction from a merchant, and transmitting an offer for a benefit to be applied to the transaction in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer and a security deposit. The task is associated with a subsidy provider other than the merchant. The method also includes providing the offer to the customer, receiving the security deposit, applying the benefit to the transaction before performance of the task, and returning at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer based on the performance of the task. For example, a subsidy provider may offer to apply a subsidy amount to a transaction involving the purchase of a lawn mower in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer such as test driving a new car. It is also arranged for the customer to provide a security deposit. When the customer performs the task by test driving the car, arrangements are then made to return at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110166919 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A SECURITY DEPOSIT FACILITATES A TRANSACTION IN WHICH A BENEFIT IS APPLIED IN EXCHANGE FOR PERFORMANCE OF A TASK - Methods, computer readable media and systems are described wherein a security deposit is used to facilitate a transaction with a customer. In an embodiment, a process includes receiving an indication that a customer is interested in making a purchase during a transaction from a merchant, and transmitting an offer for a benefit to be applied to the transaction in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer and a security deposit. The task is associated with a subsidy provider other than the merchant. The method also includes providing the offer to the customer, receiving the security deposit, applying the benefit to the transaction before performance of the task, and returning at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer based on the performance of the task. For example, a subsidy provider may offer to apply a subsidy amount to a transaction involving the purchase of a lawn mower in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer such as test driving a new car. It is also arranged for the customer to provide a security deposit. When the customer performs the task by test driving the car, arrangements are then made to return at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20120071235 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING OR FACILITATING A PROMOTION - A method and apparatus for conducting a promotion and for distributing promotions to potential users provide a merchant or promotion organizer flexibility in the way they conduct the promotion as well as an ability to change one or more aspects of the promotion during the operation of the promotion. In accordance with one embodiment, such a promotion may provide for a game on a mobile device, wherein a locked outcome of the game may be unlocked using an unlock code. In one embodiment, a result of the locked outcome may correspond to an intra-game benefit. | 03-22-2012 |
S. Dean Allison, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20080220069 | Long Acting Injectable Crystal Formulations of Estradiol Metabolites and Methods of Using Same - The present invention provides sustained release formulations of estradiol metabolites whereby the in vivo pharmacokinetics are manipulated by a method selected from the group consisting of chemical modification, crystal packing formation, particle size or a combination thereof. Such compositions are useful in the long-term treatment of a wide variety of diseases. | 09-11-2008 |
Shani Allison, Novi, MI US
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| 20110006717 | Method for Monitoring the Condition of a Commutator of an Electric Motor - A method for detecting a packed slot condition in a commutator of an electric motor comprising the steps of: (a) providing an electric motor having a commutator, the commutator having a plurality of segments separated from each other by a slot; (b) monitoring the current going through the electric motor; (c) determining if the current going through the electric motor being monitored in step (b) has changed from a preset value; and (d) providing a signal to indicate that the current going through the electric motor has changed to thereby detect for a packed slot in the commutator. | 01-13-2011 |
Sidney G. Allison, Williamsburg, VA US
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| 20100118405 | TELESCOPING CYLINDRICAL PIEZOELECTRIC FIBER COMPOSITE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLIES - Actuator assemblies are formed by at least one cylinder where each cylinder is formed by at least one piezoelectric fiber composite actuator adapted to have actuation energy applied thereto. | 05-13-2010 |
Stephanie Allison, St. Augustine, FL US
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| 20090059162 | METHODS OF RELEASING AND HYDRATING OPHTHALMIC LENSES - Methods of releasing and hydrating ophthalmic lenses are described herein. | 03-05-2009 |
Stephen W. Allison, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20100210927 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR CYTOMETRIC THERAPIES - A functionalized tip is incorporated into catheters for the cytometric delivery of cells into the brain and other body parts. For use in the brain, the tip forms part of a neurosurgical probe having a proximal end and a distal end. In addition to the functionalized tip, the probe has at least one cell slurry delivery lumen and a plurality of optical fibers configured along the probe, terminating in the tip to provide the photo-optical capability needed to monitor the viability and physiological behavior of the grafted cells as well as certain characteristics of the cellular environment. Details are also presented of the use of a neurocatheter having a cytometric tip of the type disclosed in the invention, as employed within the context of a feedback and control system for regulating the number of cells delivered to the brain of a patient. | 08-19-2010 |
Thaine Allison, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20110309928 | Display For Hand-Held Electronics - The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices without hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are triggered via wireless signals. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309934 | Display For Hand-Held Electronics - The invention disclosed here is a display system for managing power and security for a plurality of hand-held electronic devices sold to consumers in a retail location. The display includes features that allow power to be supplied to individual devices and security sensors without continuous hard wiring or multi-conductor retractor cables. The display also allows for individual security alarms to be triggered when a theft occurs. Security alarm conditions are preferably triggered via wireless signals. | 12-22-2011 |
Todd N. Allison, Pittsburg, KS US
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| 20120096775 | TRANSFORMING STRUCTURE WITH TOWER SHUTTLE - A transportable, transformable structure utilizing a tower shuttle apparatus for converting the structure from a closed, transportable unit to an open, stationary unit. The tower shuttle includes a connection post, including a socket joint, connected to a shuttle cart on casters. The socket joint is capable of receiving a ball connection at the base of a structural tower affixed to the transformable structure. This connection allows a single operator to fully assemble a mobile performance stage or other transportable, transformable structure with ease and with no damage to the stage deck. The tower shuttle allows the towers to be moved into position no matter the required direction. | 04-26-2012 |
William Allison, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20110171883 | CMP pad with local area transparency - A CMP polishing pad comprising (a) a polishing layer having a polishing surface and a back surface opposite said polishing surface; said polishing layer having at least one cured opaque thermoset polyurethane region and at least one aperture region; said at least one cured opaque thermoset region has a porosity from about 10% to about 55% by volume; said at least one aperture region having (1) a top opening positioned below the polishing surface, (2) a bottom opening that is co-planar with said back surface and (3) straight line vertical sidewalls extending from said aperture top opening to said aperture bottom opening; said at least one aperture region filled with a cured plug of thermoset polyurethane local area transparency material that has a light transmission of less than 80% at a wavelength from 700 to 710 nanometers and is chemically bonded directly to a thermoset polyurethane opaque area; | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120009855 | SOFT POLISHING PAD FOR POLISHING A SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - Soft polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates are described. A soft polishing pad includes a molded homogeneous polishing body having a thermoset, closed cell polyurethane material with a hardness approximately in the range of 20 Shore D to 45 Shore D. | 01-12-2012 |
William C. Allison, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20120079773 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A POLISHING PAD WITH AN END-POINT DETECTION REGION FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Methods of fabricating polishing pads with end-point detection regions for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083191 | POLISHING PAD FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are also described. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083192 | HOMOGENEOUS POLISHING PAD FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Homogeneous polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. Methods of fabricating homogeneous polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are also described. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120094586 | POLISHING PAD WITH MULTI-MODAL DISTRIBUTION OF PORE DIAMETERS - Polishing pads with multi-modal distributions of pore diameters are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads with multi-modal distributions of pore diameters are also described. | 04-19-2012 |
William Charles Allison, West Chester, OH US
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| 20100051588 | ELECTRO DISCHARGE MACHINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electro discharge machining apparatus comprises an electrode configured to machine a desired feature in a workpiece, a pulse generator configured to energize the electrode and the workpiece to opposite electrical polarities, a machining solution source configured to pass a machining solution between the electrode and the workpiece, and a servomotor configured to drive the electrode to move relative to the workpiece. The electro discharge machining apparatus further comprises at least one detection element configured to detect machining signals, and a controller. The controller controls the pulse generator and the servomotor to machine the workpiece according to a plurality of first process parameters predetermined therein and analyzes the detected machining signals to generate a first response signal to activate a plurality of second process parameters predetermined therein and different from the first process parameters to machine the workpiece. An electro discharge machining method is also presented. | 03-04-2010 |
W. Robert Allison, Sudbury, MA US
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| 20090124987 | Wound Chamber For Limb - A wound dressing includes a chamber ( | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100042127 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING DERMAL TISSUE - A portable and disposable device is provided for processing harvested dermal tissue. The device includes a housing presenting a handle having a gripping surface and a cutting head attached to the handle. A cutting assembly is supported by the cutting head and includes a plurality of spaced cutting blades that are rotatable with respect to the housing. A receptacle is disposed downstream of the cutting assembly and receives the sliced tissue from the cutting blades. The device is thus operable to slice harvested tissue into strips, and further into fine particles, that can be used for transplantation onto a wound site. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20110004168 | WOUND TREATMENT DEVICE EMPLOYING NEGATIVE PRESSURE - The present invention provides a device for wound treatment, comprising a chamber that includes an inner surface and defines a treatment space, the chamber being made of a flexible, impermeable material. The device further includes a plurality of structures configured to exert mechanical stress on a wound, the plurality of structures intruding from the inner surface of the chamber into the treatment space. The device further includes a tube having a first end connected to the chamber, the tube being in fluid communication with the treatment space so as to enable at least one selected from the group of applying negative pressure to the treatment space and applying a therapeutic modality. | 01-06-2011 |