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Amir Arad, Tel Aviv IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100002685METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATION - A communication system, the system including: (i) a first network interface for communicating with a remote system over a network, wherein the first network interface is configured to: (a) receive a conversation initiation request generated in response to an interaction with a conversation trigger that is included in a web page that is displayed at a remote system; wherein the conversation initiation request includes context metadata that pertains to content of the web-page; and (b) provide to the remote system a communication widget that is configured in response to the context metadata; and (ii) a management unit, configured to initiate a communication session between the communication widget and a recipient, for transmitting conversation signals between the remote system and the recipient.01-07-2010

Amit Arad, Tel Aviv IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100223238DOWNLOADING MAP DATA THROUGH A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Various methods and systems are disclosed for downloading geographical map data representative of at least one map image of a geographic area. In response to a request for map data, a subset of geographical map data is provided. The subset of geographical map data may be arranged into one or more minimal-sorted groups. The minimal-sorted groups may be used to restore the map data represented by the subset.09-02-2010
20100223551PROVIDING COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE DATA WITH MAP DATA - Disclosed are methods and systems for downloading map data. A database of layers of map data is maintained. The map data may be representative of at least one map image of a geographic area. Each layer may provide progressively more detailed display information. Map data is downloaded to a client computer, and the may data may be sufficient to allow a user to navigate within a geographic area without requiring new map data to be downloaded.09-02-2010

Carmi Arad, Nofit IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080240113SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MODIFYING DATA PACKET TAGS - A system and method of managing data packets for transmission in a virtual network are disclosed. In some implementations, a network switch may generally comprise a packet modifier that modifies a VLAN tag state of a packet to be egressed as a function of an egress interface and a VLAN-ID assignment. The modified VLAN tag state may include one or more VLAN tags that are in a different order, or that have a different content, in comparison to the VLAN tags of the packet at the time of ingress.10-02-2008

Dorit Arad, Tel-Aviv IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090220941COMPOSITIONS FOR- DETECTING OF INFLUENZA VIRUSES AND KITS AND METHODS USING SAME - An isolated composition-of-matter comprising a sialic acid bound to a sialic acid binding domain of a polypeptide is provided. Uses thereof and kits comprising same are also provided.09-03-2009
20090281042COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS USING SAME FOR THE DETECTION OF VIRUSES - An isolated peptide is provided. The isolated peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 and 47, said amino acid sequence being no more than 14 amino acids in length. Also provided are compositions which comprise the peptides and use of same in the detection of viruses.11-12-2009
20100143888ENZYMATIC DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR SARS AND OTHER VIRAL DISEASES - The present invention is directed towards methods, compositions and kits for testing for a virus in a sample. The methods determine the presence of a viral enzyme by contacting the sample with a peptidal compound capable of being cleaved by the viral enzyme to form peptidal compound fragments. Detection of a peptidal compound fragment confirms the presence of the virus.06-10-2010
20110306035Methods and Compositions for Detection of a Pathogen, Disease, Medical Condition, or Biomarker Thereof - Provided are methods for detecting the presence or absence of a pathogen, disease, or medical condition, or biomarker thereof, using an enzymatic activity assay. In one embodiment, the method provided utilizes competitive inhibition of an enzyme for detecting a pathogen, disease, or medical condition, or biomarker thereof, in a subject. The method comprises providing a biological sample from the subject that may or may not contain an endogenous substrate. A test reaction is provided by contacting the biological sample with an enzyme indicative of the biomarker of a pathogen, disease, or medical condition and a substrate comprising a signaling moiety. The enzyme modifies the endogenous substrate and the substrate comprising the signaling moiety. Modification of the substrate comprising the signaling moiety by the enzyme produces a signal from the signaling moiety. Data from a control reaction comprising the enzyme and the substrate comprising the signaling moiety is further provided. The signal produced by the signaling moiety in the test reaction is detected. The presence of the biomarker of the pathogen, disease, or medical condition is indicated by a difference caused by the presence of the endogenous substrate in the biological sample between the signal produced in the test reaction and the data from the control reaction. In another embodiment, there is provide a method of detecting the presence or absence of enzymatic activity in a biological sample indicative of a pathogen, disease, or medical condition, or biomarker thereof, in a subject. The method comprises contacting a biological sample obtained from a subject that may or may not contain an enzyme with a substrate of the enzyme to be detected. The substrate comprises a signaling molecule such that when the enzyme is present in the biological sample, the enzyme modifies the substrate and the signaling moiety emits a signal, indicating the presence of a pathogen, disease, or a medical condition, or a biomarker thereof, in the subject.12-15-2011

Patent applications by Dorit Arad, Tel-Aviv IL

Eli Arad, Petach Tikva IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080264107Methods and Process of Tapering Waveguides and of Forming Optimized Waveguide Structures - In some embodiments of the present invention, an electrical field is applied across a waveguide substrate so as to induce ion exchange process that affects the cross section of the waveguide. Shaped electrical field may, according to the invention, may control the size and shape of the waveguide along it.10-30-2008
20090016670System and method for the fabrication of an electro-optical module - A system and method for fabricating an electro-optical hybrid module (01-15-2009

Eli Arad, Givot Smoot IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100005210Motherboard With Video Data Processing Card Capability - The motherboard comprises a CPU and a memory component; further at least one video data processing chip mounted to the motherboard wherein the video data processing chip is programmable; and further at least one additional memory component provided to store a software that is executable by the video data processing chip.01-07-2010

Eliahu Arad, Tsofit IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100198319SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING A TEMPERATURE OF A PATIENT - A system for affecting a temperature of a patient, the system includes: a nose catheter that is adapted to be inserted into a nose upper channel and to receive a first fluid; and a temperature control and fluid supply unit that is adapted to supply the first fluid and control a temperature of the first fluid so as to affect a temperature of a brain of a patient when the nose catheter is inserted into the nose upper channel of a patient and receives the first fluid.08-05-2010

Eliahu Arad, Tzofit IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110319022METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND LOCATING ITEMS - A monitoring system includes a first device and a second device. The first device includes: a first Bluetooth transceiver, for transmitting a first message to a second Bluetooth transceiver, wherein the first message includes a request from the second Bluetooth transceiver to transmit a second message that includes a second message transmission power indicator that is indicative of a transmission power of the second message; and for receiving the second massage by the first Bluetooth transceiver and measuring a reception power of the second message; and a distance calculator for calculating the distance between the first and second Bluetooth transceivers based on a relationship between the transmission power of the second message and the reception power of the second message. The second device includes: a second Bluetooth transceiver, for transmitting the second message to the first Bluetooth transceiver, wherein the second message includes the second message transmission power indicator that is indicative of the transmission power of the second message.12-29-2011

Itai Arad, Kfar Oranim IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120116251SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING DECUBITUS ULCERS - A pressure detection mat is disclosed, comprising a plurality of pressure-detection sensors. The mat is configured to be placed between a subject and a platform and to couple with a pressure-wound prevention system. The pressure wound prevention system is configured to receive data from the sensors within pressure detection mats, process, interpret and analyze the data, and display the analyzed data to a user. This pressure wound prevention system aims to assist in the prevention of bedsores in immobilized patients, and may be particularly useful in home care environments, acute care facilities, long term care facilities, hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and the like.05-10-2012

Itai Arad, Kfar Haoranim IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120059237SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS NON-INVASIVELY - A system and method is described for non-invasive monitoring of blood glucose levels. The system includes a pulse-sensor unit configured to detect a pulse wave travelling through a blood vessel and a processor unit configured to determine pulse wave velocity, to calculate the blood density and so to determine blood glucose level. Various embodiments include pulse-sensor arrays and wearable units configured to communicate with insulin pumps worn about the person of the subject.03-08-2012

Michael Arad, Tel Aviv IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090302089COMPRESSION ASSEMBLIES AND APPLICATORS FOR USE THEREWITH - A compression assembly for use in compressing tissue comprising a first portion which includes a first compression element and a second portion which comprises a second compression element, at least one support element, and at least one spring element. Typically the spring element is formed of a shape-memory material. The at least one spring element is in compressive force contact with the second compression element and the tissue to be joined is positioned between the first and second compression elements. A plurality of needles on one of the support elements is operative to pierce the tissue and the first portion of the assembly, holding the first compression element to the second portion of the assembly. The invention is appropriate for joining severed tissue in anastomosis procedures or closing natural or surgically produced tissue perforations.12-10-2009
20100331862TISSUE COMPRESSION USING SURGICAL CLIPS - A compression clip system where compression is used to close a tissue opening, reduce the volume of an organ, ligate dilated blood vessels or compress tissue adjacent to various other types of lesions to induce healing. Compression prevents bleeding and the leakage of body fluids into a body cavity. The opening may be surgery induced as in gastrectomies or formed naturally such as peptic ulcers and hemorrhoids. The system may include a compression clip, a suitable clip applier, a grasper assembly and an endoscope all brought to the compression site via a multi-lumen sleeve.12-30-2010
20110112559SURGICAL COMPRESSION CLIPS - A surgical clip assembly which includes a pair of generally linear compression elements for securing tissue between them and for applying to the secured tissue a compression force. The clip assembly has an initial, open position in which the linear compression elements may be positioned about tissue to be secured between them. The assembly also has a final, closed position where the compression elements are substantially parallel to each other, applying a compressive force to the secured tissue. The clip assembly also includes a force means disposed between the pair of compression elements and operative to transmit operational forces between them.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Michael Arad, Tel Aviv IL

Nir Arad, Nesher IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080225853LOGICAL BRIDGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of extending a standard bridge to enable execution of logical bridging functionality are disclosed. In some implementations, a logical bridge may assign source logical port information to a data packet based on characteristics of the data packet, employ the source logical port information to learn the source address and to forward the data packet to a logical egress port, and map the logical egress port to a physical egress port at which the data packet is to be egressed. A tunnel interface may optionally be applied to a data packet upon egress.09-18-2008
20100142398HARDWARE IMPLEMENTATION OF NETWORK TESTING AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING IN A NETWORK DEVICE - An embodiment of the present invention offloads the generation and monitoring of test packets from a Central processing Unit (CPU) to a dedicated network integrated circuit, such as a router, bridge or switch chip associated with the CPU. The CPU may download test routines and test data to the network IC, which then generates the test packets, identifies and handles received test packets, collects test statistics, and performs other test functions all without loading the CPU. The CPU may be notified when certain events occur, such as when throughput or jitter thresholds for the network are exceeded.06-10-2010
20110007744Packet forwarding apparatus and method - A network device includes at least one source physical port coupled to a network, and a plurality of egress ports. A logical port assignment mechanism assigns source logical port information to a data packet received via one of the at least one physical port. The source logical port information is based on characteristics of the data packet, and the source logical port information corresponds to a logical entity that is different from any source physical port. A forwarding engine determines one or more egress ports for forwarding the data packet based on at least the assigned source logical port.01-13-2011
20120106553PACKET FORWARDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A network device includes at least one source physical port configured to be coupled to a network, a plurality of egress ports, and a packet processor. The packet processor includes a processing stage configured to implement a logical port assignment mechanism to assign source logical port information to a data packet received via one of the at least one source physical port, wherein the source logical port information is based on characteristics of the data packet, wherein the source logical port information corresponds to a logical entity that is different from any source physical port, and a forwarding engine to determine one or more egress ports for forwarding the data packet based on at least the assigned source logical port information.05-03-2012

Patent applications by Nir Arad, Nesher IL

Oded Arad, Rehovot IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090221811PROCESS FOR PREPARING GEMCITABINE AND ASSOCIATED INTERMEDIATES - The present invention provides processes for preparing intermediates useful in the preparation of gemcitabine and other nucleosides, and processes for preparing gemcitabine therewith. Exemplary intermediates include mixtures of D-erythro and D-threo isomers of 3-(hydroxy)-2,2-difluoro-3-(2,2-dimethyldioxolan-4-yl)-propionic acid salts. Also provided is a process for selectively isolating the D-erythro and D-threo isomers of D-erythro and D-threo isomers of 3-(hydroxy)-2,2-difluoro-3-(2,2-dimethyldioxolan-4-yl)-propionic acid salts, and processes for using such isomers in the preparation of nucleoside analogs such as, e.g., gemcitabine, intermediates thereof, and analogs thereof.09-03-2009
20100087650(1R,1'R)-ATRACURIUM SALTS SEPARATION PROCESS - Provided is a method for separating cisatracurium from a mixture of atracurium isomers, which method includes eluting from a Reverse Phase (RP) stationary phase with a mobile phase in which the isomers are stable. The method of the present invention can be conveniently and inexpensively scaled up.04-08-2010
20100099878(1R, 1'R)-ATRACURIUM SALTS SEPARATION PROCESS - The present invention provides an improved method of chromatographically separating the isomers of (1R,rR)-atracurium salts by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), in the absence of a strong acid. The separation is preferably performed on a silica gel HPLC column using an eluent containing an organic solvent, a polar aprotic co-solvent and a weak organic acid.04-22-2010
20100168431NOVEL ISOQUINOLINIUM COMPOUNDS USEFUL IN THE PREPARATION OF CISATRACURIUM AND ASSOCIATED INTERMEDIATES - The present invention provides novel isoquinolinium compounds, methods of producing the isoquinolinium compounds, and methods for converting them into cisatracurium, e.g., cisatracurium besylate. The isoquinolinium compounds of the present invention can be obtained in the form of solids, which can be purified using simple techniques and can be used to afford pure cisatracurium besylate without HPLC purification07-01-2010
20100174082(1R,1'R)-ATRACURIUM SALTS SEPARATION PROCESS - The present invention provides an improved method for obtaining cisatracurium besylate, which preferably chromatographically separating cisatracurium besylate from a mixture of (1R,1′R)-atracurium isomers via flash chromatography07-08-2010
20100184988PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CISATRACURIUM COMPOUNDS AND ASSOCIATED INTERMEDIATES - The present invention provides processes for producing isoquinolinium compounds, and for converting them into cisatracurium salts, e.g., cisatracurium besylate07-22-2010
20100234602NOVEL R,R`-ATRACURIUM SALTS - The present invention provides R,R′-atracurium salts processes for producing and purifying such salts, and methods of using such salts to produce highly pure cisatracurium besylate.09-16-2010
20110185796CISATRACURIUM DERIVATIVES, PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides compounds which are useful, e.g., as reference markers for analyzing the purity of cisatracurium and salts thereof, a test method for determining the said purity and processes for preparing reference markers.08-04-2011

Patent applications by Oded Arad, Rehovot IL

Ram Arad, Nez-Ziona IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110202483Analyzing Events - Event analysis methods and apparatus in which sequences (08-18-2011

Ronen Arad, Hod-Hasharon IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090138809System and method for an instant messaging interface - Computer-implemented systems and methods for a simplified instant messaging interface are provided for allowing users to initiate and engage in instant messaging conversations. In various embodiments, the systems and methods reduce the overhead involved in initiating and/or engaging in instant messaging conversations. In some embodiments, the simplified instant messaging interface allows users to initiate and or engage in conversations without having to open a separate standard messaging window for every conversation. In some embodiments, the simplified instant messaging interface may be used in conjunction with a standard instant messaging interface.05-28-2009

Shosh Arad, Omer IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090017058VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION WITH ALGAL POLYSACCHARIDES IN THE TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS - A joint-lubricating composition for treating degenerative joint disorders is provided, comprising algal polysaccharides in an aqueous solution, wherein the polysaccharides are stable and non-immunogenic. Further provided is a method for treating a joint disorder by injecting into the joint a viscous aqueous solution of a polysaccharide, wherein disorder is, for example, arthritis, and the polysaccharide originates, for example, from a red alga.01-15-2009
20110070159COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING RED MICROALGAE POLYSACCHARIDES AND METALS - Provided is a composition which contains a red microalga polysaccharide and a heavy metal, which is used as a cosmetic, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical formulation. The pharmaceutical formulation may be employed topically or for treating nutritional and other disorders.03-24-2011

Shoshana Arad, Omer IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090010947Red Microalgae Expressing Exogenous Polypeptides And Methods Of Generating And Utilizing Same - A method of transforming red microalgae is provided. The method is effected by: (i) culturing red microalgae cells under predetermined light/dilution conditions to thereby generate competent red microalgae cells; and (ii) introducing at least one exogenous polynucleotide into said competent red microalgae cells, thereby transforming the red microalgae.01-08-2009