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Bradley J. Backes, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090023572 | CAPACITY ALTERING DEVICE, HOLDER, AND METHODS OF SAMPLE PROCESSING - This invention provides capacity altering devices that facilitate the processing of samples whose volume exceeds the capacity of external sample processing regions (e.g., sample tubes or wells). The invention also provides holders that can be used with such devices, e.g., to allow centrifugation of the devices and/or to minimize handling of the external processing regions. Methods of processing samples, particularly samples whose volume exceeds the capacity of the external processing regions, and methods of collecting compounds in external processing regions are another feature of the invention. | 01-22-2009 |
Floyd Backes, Sharon, NH US
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| 20080240008 | Wireless Network Apparatus and System Field of the Invention - The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090213722 | Program for Adjusting Channel Interference between Devices in a Wireless Network - The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100267414 | Program for Adjusting Channel Interference Between Access Points in a Wireless Network - The performance and ease of management of wireless communications environments is improved by a mechanism that enables access points (APs) to perform automatic channel selection. A wireless network can therefore include multiple APs, each of which will automatically choose a channel such that channel usage is optimized. Furthermore, APs can perform automatic power adjustment so that multiple APs can operate on the same channel while minimizing interference with each other. Wireless stations are load balanced across APs so that user bandwidth is optimized. A movement detection scheme provides seamless roaming of stations between APs. | 10-21-2010 |
Floyd J. Backes, Sharon, NH US
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| 20090323595 | Wireless Switched Network - An access point in a wireless network includes an external indication of the access point's proximity to another access point. The external indication can be a LED that blinks at a rate that is related to the proximity of the access point to the other access point. An access point is also capable of producing a network map that indicates the access point's proximity relative to other access points that are coupled to the network. The access point is further capable of monitoring wireless network traffic to ascertain whether wireless network traffic has exceeded a threshold, and if so, releasing some client devices so that wireless network traffic no longer exceeds the threshold. The access point is also capable of automatically choosing one of a plurality of radio frequencies on which to operate. The access point chooses a frequency after evaluating frequencies on which other access points may be operating. | 12-31-2009 |
Kari Backes, Westford, MA US
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| 20100284856 | GAMMA RAY RESISTANT POLYMERIC COMPOSITION - A polymeric composition resistant to degradation by exposure to gamma radiation comprising PVDF and between 1 and 20% by weight HDPE based on the total weight of the polymeric composition. | 11-11-2010 |
Kari A. Backes, Bradford, MA US
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| 20110303592 | Filtration Device with Pressure-Activated Means for Bypassing Serial Filter Layers - A serial-flow filtration device is provided with pressure-activated means for by-passing at least one of its constituent layer (or layers) of filtration material. The filtration device comprises a housing, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and at least an upper and a rearmost filter layer. The upper filter layer divides the interior of the housing into an upstream zone and a downstream zone, with the rearmost filter layer residing in the downstream zone. The fluid inlet enables the introduction of fluid into said upstream zone. The fluid outlet enables releases of the fluid from said downstream zone. The upper filter layer, but not the rearmost filter layer, has integrated thereinto a pressure-activated means capable of allowing substantially non-selective passage of fluid from the upstream zone into the downstream zone upon the attainment of a predetermined pressure differential across said upper filter layer. The bypass means can be embodied, for example, as a pressure-breachable seal or as a pressure-activated gate. | 12-15-2011 |
Kari A. Backes, Bedford, MA US
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| 20090255861 | Filtration device with a pressure-activated means for bypassing serial filter layers - A serial-flow filtration device is provided with pressure-activated means for by-passing at least one of its constituent layer (or layers) of filtration material. The filtration device comprises a housing, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and at least an upper and a rearmost filter layer. The upper filter layer divides the interior of the housing into an upstream zone and a downstream zone, with the rearmost filter layer residing in the downstream zone. The fluid inlet enables the introduction of fluid into said upstream zone. The fluid outlet enables releases of the fluid from said downstream zone. The upper filter layer, but not the rearmost filter layer, has integrated thereinto a pressure-activated means capable of allowing substantially non-selective passage of fluid from the upstream zone into the downstream zone upon the attainment of a predetermined pressure differential across said upper filter layer. The bypass means can be embodied, for example, as a pressure-breachable seal or as a pressure-activated gate. | 10-15-2009 |
Larry Backes, Guilford, CT US
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| 20120251524 | USE OF CYTOKINE LEVELS IN INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to the use of the level of certain cytokines in a patient's blood as an objective measure for the purpose of assessing disease progression in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and for the purpose of determining therapeutic effectiveness of a treatment regimen. Methods for treating Alzheimer's disease and monitoring therapeutic effectiveness are provided. | 10-04-2012 |
Larry Backes, Libertyville, IL US
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| 20100158893 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM BLOOD - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for obtaining a pharmaceutically acceptable immunoglobulin from blood of a donor comprising a first conduit configured to convey blood from the donor to a substrate, wherein said blood includes at least one first component and at least one second component, said first component of the blood including immunoglobulin, and wherein said substrate is adapted to bind immunoglobulin; and a second conduit configured to convey at least a portion of the second component of the blood from the first conduit to the donor. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20120230872 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM BLOOD - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for obtaining a pharmaceutically acceptable immunoglobulin from blood of a donor comprising a first conduit configured to convey blood from the donor to a substrate, wherein said blood includes at least one first component and at least one second component, said first component of the blood including immunoglobulin, and wherein said substrate is adapted to bind immunoglobulin; and a second conduit configured to convey at least a portion of the second component of the blood from the first conduit to the donor. | 09-13-2012 |
Larry P. Backes, Guilford, CT US
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| 20120109065 | Transdermal Fluid Delivery Device - A transdermal fluid delivery device includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end. The housing defines a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough. A fluid reservoir is disposed at the proximal end of the housing in communication with the passageway of the housing and is adapted for retaining a fluid therein. A base member is positioned at the distal end of the housing. A microneedle assembly including a plurality of microneedles extending distally therefrom is also provided. The microneedle assembly is selectively moveable with respect to the housing between a retracted position, wherein the microneedles are disposed within the housing, and an extended position, wherein the microneedles are advanced distally to penetrate the base member and extend distally therefrom for puncturing the patient's epidermis and delivering the fluid into the patient's bloodstream. | 05-03-2012 |
Rachel Backes, Lakewood, CO US
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| 20120217209 | SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes. | 08-30-2012 |
Raymond Michael Backes, Littleton, CO US
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| 20120037063 | SUBSEA COLLECTION AND CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS. - A rapidly deployable flexible enclosure system for the collection, containment and presentation of hydrocarbon emissions from compromised shallow or deepwater oil and gas well systems, pipelines, including subsea fissures. | 02-16-2012 |
Robert L. Backes, Marshalltown, IA US
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| 20110226980 | VALVES HAVING CERAMIC TRIM WITH PROTECTED SHUT-OFF SURFACES - Valve trim apparatus having ceramic trim with protected shut-off surfaces are described. An example valve trim apparatus includes a valve seat composed of a non-ceramic material and having a sleeve insert composed of a ceramic material. A closure member has a primary flow control member and a secondary flow control member. The secondary flow control member is composed of the ceramic material and fitted within a cavity of the closure member. The primary flow control member sealingly engages the non-ceramic material of the valve seat and the secondary flow control member moves within an aperture of the sleeve insert to modulate a fluid flow through the valve seat as the primary flow control member disengages from the non-ceramic material of the valve seat. | 09-22-2011 |