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Allie M. Baker, Cypress, CA US
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| 20090052018 | Compact two-element infrared objective lens and IR or thermal sight for weapon having viewing optics - A compact objective lens is disclosed which is particularly suitable for infrared optical systems. The lens features a simple design with only two lens elements, namely a first lens element receiving incident radiation and having front and rear surfaces, and a second lens element receiving incident radiation from the first element and having front and rear surfaces. The lens forms an image of a scene on a focal plane. At least three of the four surfaces of the elements are aspheric surfaces. The lens has an f-number less than about 2, a field-of-view less than about 30 degrees, and an effective focal length less than about 6 inches. The elements are made from a material selected to pass radiation in the infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum, e.g., germanium. The lens is suitable for use as an objective lens for a long-wave infrared sight for small arms, e.g., rifle or shoulder-launched surface to air missile launching system, i.e., a lens optimized for operating in the electromagnetic spectrum between about 7.5 and about 15 micrometers. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100165455 | Compact two-element infrared objective lens and IR or thermal sight for weapon having viewing optics - A compact objective lens is disclosed which is particularly suitable for infrared optical systems. The lens features a simple design with only two lens elements, namely a first lens element receiving incident radiation and having front and rear surfaces, and a second lens element receiving incident radiation from the first element and having front and rear surfaces. The lens forms an image of a scene on a focal plane. At least three of the four surfaces of the elements are aspheric surfaces. The lens has an f-number less than about 2, a field-of-view less than about 30 degrees, and an effective focal length less than about 6 inches. The elements are made from a material selected to pass radiation in the infrared band of the electromagnetic spectrum, e.g., germanium. The lens is suitable for use as an objective lens for a long-wave infrared sight for small arms, e.g., rifle or shoulder-launched surface to air missile launching system, i.e., a lens optimized for operating in the electromagnetic spectrum between about 7.5 and about 15 micrometers. | 07-01-2010 |
Alonzo Baker, Valencia, CA US
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| 20100319703 | TRACHEAL TUBE WITH LUMEN FOR TRACHEAL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - According to various embodiments, a tracheal tube may include a pressure monitoring lumen configured to sample the gases in the tracheal space. The pressure monitoring lumen may be in fluid communication with a pressure transducer that provides pressure measurements. An opening of the lumen may be covered with a porous membrane that allow gas to diffuse freely in and out of the lumen, but that prevents secretions from clogging the lumen. | 12-23-2010 |
Babe Elliott Baker, Santa Monica, CA US
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| 20110270701 | DISPLAYING ACTIVE RECENT BIDDERS IN A BIDDING FEE AUCTION - In one embodiment, active recent bidders in a bidding fee auction are displayed in a region of a graphical bidder interface. Each bidder in the set of active recent bidders is displayed in a single graphical bidder element, or avatar, in the region. In response to receiving an event, an activity level and a recency measure for each bidder in the bidding fee auction are generated. Bidders are removed or added to the set of active recent bidders based on the activity levels and recency measures of the bidders. Avatars corresponding to the bidders are added or removed from the region. | 11-03-2011 |
Bret D. Baker, Vacaville, CA US
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| 20110073617 | LOCKING ACCESS PLUG FOR A BAR GUN - A locking access plug for a valve return spring for a beverage dispensing gun handle is disclosed. The locking access plug enables the compression and retention of the valve return spring and enables the retention of the locking access plug in the body of the handle until it is acted upon for the purpose of its removal; for example, for the servicing of the handle. A beverage dispensing gun having such a locking access plug can both keep a valve return spring in compression as well as interface with a sealing o-ring that seals between the locking access plug and the beverage dispensing gun handle. | 03-31-2011 |
Bruce Baker, Placerville, CA US
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| 20080311651 | Instrumentality for Sequestering Liquids Based on Density: Method and Apparatus - An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage. A self-contained bag set is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into a device adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of components. Each component is then sequentially extracted according to density, with a sensor present in the device to control the operation of valves directing the collection of each component. The sensor may be reading one or more of the following characteristics: infrared, optics, density, weight, radioactive, fluorescence, color, magnetism, ultrasonic, capacitance wherein the characteristic is inherent in the blood and blood component or is an additive. Each component may then be separated into its own storage container. The preferred sensors include optics and weight. Besides blood density separation, the device may contain a solution including cells, proteins, subcellular particles or viruses which may be mixed with affinity media or antibodies prior to separation. | 12-18-2008 |
Burke Baker, Costa Mesa, CA US
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| 20090013908 | Break down desk assembly - A break down desk is disclosed to facilitate an efficient storage disassembly and transport in compact shipping containers. The break down desk may be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled without the use of traditional tools and fasteners and with a minimal of assistance. A removable desktop is detachably connected to and across a pair of opposing side panels. The removable desktop includes a primary writing surface at the front, a file/paper stacking surface located behind the primary writing surface, and a pair of detachable side wings. A wire management channel, through which to receive an electrical wire from an electrical apparatus, runs around the desktop between the primary writing surface, the file/stacking surface, and the side wings. A cable routing trough, to guide the cable from an AC power strip received therewithin towards a source of power, is detachably connected between the pair of opposing side panels below the desktop. A cable access door is pivotally attached to the file/stacking surface of the desktop to be rotatable from a closed position, at which to prevent access to the cable routing trough through the desktop, to an open position, at which to permit access to the cable routing trough through the desktop. | 01-15-2009 |
Chris Baker, Ross, CA US
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| 20090281454 | Irrigation and aspiration devices and methods - Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods. | 11-12-2009 |
Dana L. Baker, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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| 20110183363 | ASSAYS FOR DETECTING ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO THERAPEUTIC ANTI-IGE ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE IN ANAPHYLAXIS - The invention provides methods and reagents useful for detecting anti-drug antibodies of IgE isotype to therapeutic anti-IgE antibodies, and methods for assessing risk of anaphylaxis to administration of a therapeutic anti-IgE antibody. | 07-28-2011 |
David E. Baker, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20090078299 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - An integrated module frame and racking system for a solar panel is disclosed. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar modules and a plurality of splices for coupling the plurality of solar modules together. The plurality of splices provide a way to make the connected modules mechanically rigid both during transport to the roof and after mounting for the lifetime of the system, provide wiring connections between modules, provide an electrical grounding path for the modules, provide a way to add modules to the panel, and provide a way to remove or change a defective module. Connector mount assemblies are provided on the sides of the modules to simplify the electrical assembly of modules when the modules are connected together with splices and to simplify the final connection of external wiring to the module. | 03-26-2009 |
David L. Baker, Anaheim Hills, CA US
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| 20090133610 | ARMED JUNCTION BOX ENCLOSURE - An armed enclosure apparatus includes a housing to be mounted on a building to encircle a telephone junction box. A cover is provided for engagement with the housing by means of a plurality of security screws. The apparatus further includes a plurality of screw tamper switch assemblies which sense tampering with the security screws and generate a corresponding signal which is transmitted along the telephone lines to a central monitoring station. | 05-28-2009 |
Diane Adler Baker, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20110297560 | BRUSH CARE SYSTEM - A brush care system is provided for cleaning, washing and drying brushes in beautification or painting. The system includes a washing part, a cleaning part and a drying part. The washing part and the cleaning part fit together for convenient storage while the cleaning part resides inside the system. The system may be sized to accommodate one or more brushes. The washing part may hold water, soap, liquid, or solution. The cleaning part allows water to be drained off and allows brush bristles to be rubbed against it to remove paint, dirt, cosmetics, and other material. The drying part functions as a stand for drying the cleaned brushes and is perforated to allow air circulation. The bottom of the drying part may be sealed so that a lower portion of it may hold clean water for rinsing. The washing part may be configured with more than one partition. | 12-08-2011 |
Donald Baker, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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| 20090069543 | Factor IXa for the treatment of bleeding disorders - The invention provides a method of treating bleeding disorders in a subject by administration of a preparation enriched for Factor IXa. The Factor IXa can be produced by proteolytically activating recombinantly-produced Factor IX. The invention also provides an improved method for producing Factor IXa from a plasma fraction, which method results in a Factor IXa product containing little or no prekallikrein activity, thus reducing the incidence of undesired side effects in a subject. | 03-12-2009 |
Dustan J. Baker, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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| 20090212669 | STORAGE UNIT WITH EXTENSION MECHANISM - A storage unit comprises an arm assembly that can be stored inside the unit and extended along a range of positions outside the unit and a moveable panel which conceals the interior of the storage unit frame coupled with the storage unit frame by a connector. The storage unit can be integrated into an article of furniture such as a headboard or a chair. A four-bar linkage assembly can be used to connect the moveable panel to the storage unit frame and can permit the panel to remain substantially parallel to the frame along its range of motion. | 08-27-2009 |
Edward Baker, Windsor, CA US
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| 20090181146 | MULTI-STAGE COOKING SYSTEM USING RADIANT, CONVECTION, AND MAGNETIC INDUCTION HEATING, AND HAVING A COMPRESSED AIR HEAT GUIDE - A cooking system for cooking foods using a combination of magnetic induction, convection and radiant heat, including a magnetic induction stage proximate the inlet end of a cooking chamber in which food is cooked by convention and radiant heating. A conveyor system, either continuous or configured in stages, passes food from the magnetic induction heating stage to and through the radiant and convention heating stages. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20110139140 | BROILER, CONVEYOR OVEN, AND TOASTER SYSTEM WITH PRESSURIZED AIR GUIDE FOR HEAT AND FLAMES - A cooking apparatus having a waste heat recovery system for incorporation into broilers, ovens, and toasters, the apparatus including a cooking chamber having a cooking platform, at least one air plenum disposed in the upper portion of the cooking chamber and having a plurality of air outlets for producing a focused forced air, a low pressure air source connected to the air plenums, a heating element or burner disposed under each of said air plenums, such that said curtain of focused forced air guides and directs heat from said heating element toward food product being cooked, and heat exchange pipes disposed between at least two of said air plenums. Radiant heat generated from the heating elements or burners rises in the cooking chamber and is retained between the air plenums to maximize heat transfer from the heated air to the heat transfer pipes, and thus to the low pressure air in the low pressure air system. The recycled heat enhances cooking. | 06-16-2011 |
Edward Baker, Winsor, CA US
Eugene Baker, Somis, CA US
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| 20090067788 | Electrical to Optical and Optical to Electrical Connector System - A connector module for interfacing electrical or optical connectors to electrical systems such as an audio/visual signal processing board. The module includes a housing defining at least first and second faces, at least the second face being less than about one square inch in area. There is a first electrical or optical connector at the first face, and a second electrical connector at the second face, in which the second electrical connector is a pin connector. | 03-12-2009 |
Eugene E. Baker, Somis, CA US
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| 20110110631 | Modular, Reconfigurable Video Data Transport System - A configurable, modular video data transport system with a connector module that has an input connector, and output connector, a voltage regulator adapted to be connected to an external power source and provide a regulated power supply output, and a controller operatively coupled to the voltage regulator output, the input connector and the output connector. There are a series of receiver modules each having an input connector and an output connector, the output connector of each receiver module constructed and arranged to mate with the input connector of the connector module so that each receiver module can be directly mechanically and electrically coupled to the connector module and pass data signals to the connector module. There are also a series of transmitter modules each having an input connector and an output connector, the input connector of each transmitter module constructed and arranged to mate with the output connector of the connector module so that each transmitter module can be directly mechanically and electrically coupled to the connector module to receive the data signals from the connector module that were input to the connector module by the receiver module. | 05-12-2011 |
Gary Baker, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110213816 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR USING A DATABASE TO ACCESS CONTENT STORED OUTSIDE OF THE DATABASE - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for using a database to access content stored outside of the database. These mechanisms and methods for using a database to access content stored outside of the database can enable embodiments to provide a database system which can be used to access content when the content is incapable of being stored in the database system, or is otherwise not stored in the database system. The ability of embodiments to provide access to such data via the database system can improve the usability of the database system. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110302277 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WEB-BASED MIGRATION OF DATA IN A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method includes migrating a database from one multi-tenant database to a second multi-tenant database over a network using a Web protocol such as secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS). The transferred data records may be sent as serializable Java objects in response to a migration request produced by one of the multi-tenant databases. | 12-08-2011 |
Gary John Baker, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110238705 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR EXTENDING A MASTER-DETAIL RELATIONSHIP - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for extending a master-detail relationship between objects. These mechanisms and methods for extending a master-detail relationship between objects can enable enhanced data usage, increased efficiency, improved user interaction, etc. | 09-29-2011 |
Gerald Baker, West Hills, CA US
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| 20100313658 | FIBER OPTIC PARTICLE MOTION SENSOR SYSTEM - A sensor apparatus combines an optical sensor in which acceleration, acoustic velocity, or displacement (vibration) causes a corresponding shift in the center wavelength of the sensor output, coupled to a high speed interferometric interrogator, through an unbalanced fiber interferometer. The unbalanced interferometer functions to translate optical wavelength shift into phase shift, which is easily demodulated by the interrogator. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110277548 | FIBER OPTIC PARTICLE MOTION SENSOR AND MEASURING METHOD USING THE SENSOR - An optical sensor in which acceleration, acoustic velocity, or displacement (vibration) causes a corresponding shift in the center wavelength of the sensor output. The sensor can be coupled to a high-speed interferometric interrogator through an unbalanced fiber interferometer. The unbalanced interferometer functions to translate optical wavelength shift into phase shift, which is easily demodulated by the interrogator. A method of measuring acceleration uses the sensor. | 11-17-2011 |
Gerald Baker, Calabasas, CA US
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| 20100242619 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING STRAIN CAUSED ERRORS IN FIBER OPTIC SENSORS - An encapsulated fiber Bragg grating sensor is provided wherein the EFL of sensor as well as the coefficient of friction between the sensor and the encapsulating tubing is controlled to minimize measurement errors caused by tensile and compressive strains. A method of manufacturing such a sensor is also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
Ginger Baker, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110270744 | MOBILE TANGIBLE VALUE BANKING SYSTEM - A mobile tangible value banking system is disclosed. A mobile tangible value banking system enables a consumer entity to make a withdrawal from or deposit to their bank account by physically exchanging tangible value with a banking agent and correspondingly verifying the deposit or withdrawal using a mobile device. The consumer entity and the banking agent may be mobile and free to meet in a predetermined location, which may allow banking services to enter remote areas of emerging markets. | 11-03-2011 |
James C. Baker, Encinitas, CA US
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| 20090234683 | Detecting and Measuring Risk with Predictive Models Using Content Mining - Computer implemented methods and systems of processing transactions to determine the risk of transaction convert high categorical information, such as text data, to low categorical information, such as category or cluster IDs. The text data may be merchant names or other textual content of the transactions, or data related to a consumer, or any other type of entity which engages in the transaction. Content mining techniques are used to provide the conversion from high to low categorical information. In operation, the resulting low categorical information is input, along with other data, into a statistical model. The statistical model provides an output of the level of risk in the transaction. Methods of converting the high categorical information to low categorical clusters, of using such information, and other aspects of the use of such clusters are disclosed. | 09-17-2009 |
J. Mateo Baker, Rohnert Park, CA US
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| 20080303940 | PROCESS FOR DIGITIZING VIDEO OVER ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES - A method for efficient digital capturing of analog video signals of computer game consoles is provided. The video format of the signal is changed from 480p to 720p, without any scaling artifacts. The number of active horizontal resolution lines and active vertical resolution lines is reduced in the higher definition space, so that the output picture is a pixel-for-pixel transformed replica of the 480p image. | 12-11-2008 |
Joffre Baker, Montara, CA US
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| 20090125247 | GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS OF RECURRENCE RISK IN CANCER PATIENTS AFTER CHEMOTHERAPY - The present invention relates to genes, the expression levels of which are correlated with likelihood of breast cancer recurrence in patients after tumor resection and chemotherapy. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090258795 | Gene expression markers for prediction of patient response to chemotherapy - A method of predicting clinical outcome in a subject diagnosed with cancer and treated with chemotherapy comprising determining evidence of the expression of one or more predictive RNA transcripts or their expression products in a biological sample comprising cancer cells obtained from the subject. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110171641 | Gene Expression Markers of Recurrence Risk in Cancer Patients After Chemotherapy - The present invention relates to genes, the expression levels of which are correlated with likelihood of breast cancer recurrence in patients after tumor resection and chemotherapy. | 07-14-2011 |
John B. Baker, Watsonville, CA US
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| 20110216519 | PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICES - A photographic system includes a first light grid including a plurality of cells, and a first alignment feature disposed on the first light grid. The system further includes a bezel including a retainer for retaining at least the first light grid, and an alignment feature for aligning at least the first light grid within the light grid retainer, wherein the first alignment feature of the first light grid aligns with the alignment feature of the bezel. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110216520 | PHOTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - A photographic system includes a first light grid including cells, and a first alignment feature. A bezel including a retainer for retaining at least the first light grid, and an alignment feature for aligning at least the first light grid within said light grid retainer. A formable portion including a reflective surface, wherein the formable portion is for retainably formed into a snoot, wherein said bezel is disposed at a distal end of the formable portion, and wherein the reflective surface is for reflecting light from a photographic light source within the formable portion. A base portion coupled to the formable portion, wherein the base portion is for coupling to the photographic light source. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110217028 | FORMABLE PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICE - A photographic device including a formable portion comprising a reflective surface, wherein said formable portion is for retainably forming the reflective surface into a plurality of shapes, and wherein the reflective surface is for reflecting light from a photographic light source; and a base portion coupled to the formable portion, wherein the base portion is configured for coupling the photographic device to an object. | 09-08-2011 |
John H. Baker, Venice, CA US
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| 20090064612 | MULTI-LAYER CONSTRUCTION PANEL SYSTEM - A construction panel system formed of a first, substrate panel with a perimeter rim, a number of second panels, and attachments for attaching the number of second panels and the first, substrate panel in a spaced apart orientation to form a construction panel. The perimeter rim on the first, substrate panel is used to attach a number of construction panels to each other and to other structures. | 03-12-2009 |
Ken Baker, Martinez, CA US
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| 20090230060 | PISTON POSITION DETECTION FOR PREPARATIVE CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - In an axial-flow cylindrical preparative chromatography column that utilizes a piston to close off the top of the resin space inside the column and thereby eliminate void spaces at the top of the resin, one or more proximity detectors are incorporated in the piston head to either generate a signal indicating the proximity of the piston had to the resin, or to collect a signal, such as a optical signal, emitted from the resin. The value of the signal or any change in the signal is compared to a threshold value to ascertain when the piston head is in proximity to the resin so that the motion of the piston toward the resin can be halted before contact pressure from the piston head damages the resin. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100305777 | PISTON POSITION DETECTION FOR PREPARATIVE CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - In an axial-flow cylindrical preparative chromatography column that utilizes a piston to close off the top of the resin space inside the column and thereby eliminate void spaces at the top of the resin, one or more proximity detectors are incorporated in the piston head to either generate a signal indicating the proximity of the piston had to the resin, or to collect a signal, such as a optical signal, emitted from the resin. The value of the signal or any change in the signal is compared to a threshold value to ascertain when the piston head is in proximity to the resin so that the motion of the piston toward the resin can be halted before contact pressure from the piston head damages the resin. | 12-02-2010 |
Kevin Baker, Burbank, CA US
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| 20110271708 | Frozen beverage holder and method of making same - The present invention is directed to a frozen beverage holder and method of making the same, the frozen beverage holder formed from a frozen block with one or more orifices formed in the frozen block adapted to receive a beverage container. The beverage holder may be formed entirely from a frozen liquid, semi-liquid, semi-solid, or gaseous material, and may also include height positioning devices or steps to position a beverage container inserted into the orifices at a desired height, a storage area and drainage channel formed into the frozen beverage holder; and a business card holder formed as a groove in the frozen beverage holder and configured so that a business card may be vertically inserted into the groove. The present invention is also directed at a mold for making the frozen beverage holder. | 11-10-2011 |
Kevin Louis Baker, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100316190 | PHASE-SENSITIVE X-RAY IMAGER - X-ray phase sensitive wave-front sensor techniques are detailed that are capable of measuring the entire two-dimensional x-ray electric field, both the amplitude and phase, with a single measurement. These Hartmann sensing and 2-D Shear interferometry wave-front sensors do not require a temporally coherent source and are therefore compatible with x-ray tubes and also with laser-produced or x-pinch x-ray sources. | 12-16-2010 |
Lori T. Baker, Mission Hills, CA US
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| 20090119946 | Boot Cover - A boot cover for covering a boot. There is: a rectangular leg member, having a first zipper portion and a second zipper portion, wherein the rectangular leg member is removably coupled to a leg portion of a boot by zipping the first zipper portion to the second zipper portion; and a conical foot member, having a conical circumference, wherein a portion of the conical circumference is coupled to a portion of the rectangular leg member, creating a heel hole thereby. The conical foot member is removably coupled to a foot portion of a boot by insertion of the foot portion of the boot. There is a locking mechanism to lock the zipper portions. The locking mechanism comprises a clasp. | 05-14-2009 |
Mark Baker, Livermore, CA US
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| 20100280582 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REMOVING HEAT FROM SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH CELLS - Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate. | 11-04-2010 |
Mary G. Baker, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20110246631 | ASSIGNING AND REMOVING CONNECTIONS UTILIZING ONLINE EVENT TRACKING - In one embodiment, a group is provided and a connection is assigned to the group. Online events involving a user and the connection are tracked. The connection is removed from the group upon passage of a period. | 10-06-2011 |
Matthew J. Baker, Windsor, CA US
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| 20110297140 | HEATED COMPRESSED AIR BROILER SYSTEM - An oven and broiler for cooking foods using convection and radiant heat, including a housing defining a cooking chamber with an inlet for introducing uncooked foods into the cooking chamber, an outlet for discharging cooked foods and a conveyor for conveying food product from the inlet to the outlet, an array of heating elements, and a compressed air injection system for providing a bank of moving air over the food product during the early stages of cooking so as to break up the blanket of cold air over the food product. | 12-08-2011 |
Myles L. Baker, Long Beach, CA US
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| 20090191063 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE TRUSS WIND TURBINE BLADE - A lightweight wind turbine blade formed with a truss support structure assembly of composite truss joints including composite spar and cross members attached to and supporting in spaced relation a spine of lightweight rib panels. The rib panels are oriented in parallel spaced relation from one another and individually molded with perimeters defining individual areas of curvature for the finished blade assembly. The truss support structure is covered with a lightweight fiberglass or hardened fabric skin attached to and fitted on respective rib panel edges forming an airfoil structure. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090196757 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE TRUSS WIND TURBINE BLADE - A lightweight wind turbine blade formed with a truss support structure assembly of composite truss joints including composite spar and cross members attached to and supporting in spaced relation a spine of lightweight rib panels. The rib panels are oriented in parallel spaced relation from one another and individually molded with perimeters defining individual areas of curvature for the finished blade assembly. The truss support structure is covered with a lightweight fiberglass or hardened fabric skin attached to and fitted on respective rib panel edges forming an airfoil structure. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090196758 | LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE TRUSS WIND TURBINE BLADE - A lightweight wind turbine blade formed with a truss support structure assembly of composite truss joints including composite spar and cross members attached to and supporting in spaced relation a spine of lightweight rib panels. The rib panels are oriented in parallel spaced relation from one another and individually molded with perimeters defining individual areas of curvature for the finished blade assembly. The truss support structure is covered with a lightweight fiberglass or hardened fabric skin attached to and fitted on respective rib panel edges forming an airfoil structure. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20110091321 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING WIND TURBINE OPERATION - Systems and methods for monitoring wind turbine operation are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes processing sensor data received from at least one strain gauge located on a wind turbine shaft, with a processor located on the wind turbine shaft. In particular embodiments, the method can further include providing power for the at least one strain gauge and the processor via a non-contact link between a first component located on the wind turbine shaft and second component off the wind turbine shaft. In further particular embodiments, the method can still further include receiving data from the processor corresponding to bending moments at the wind turbine shaft, and automatically identifying load remediation solutions for the wind turbine, based at least in part on the data received from the processor. | 04-21-2011 |
Patrick Baker, Winsor, CA US
Patrick Baker, Windsor, CA US
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| 20090181146 | MULTI-STAGE COOKING SYSTEM USING RADIANT, CONVECTION, AND MAGNETIC INDUCTION HEATING, AND HAVING A COMPRESSED AIR HEAT GUIDE - A cooking system for cooking foods using a combination of magnetic induction, convection and radiant heat, including a magnetic induction stage proximate the inlet end of a cooking chamber in which food is cooked by convention and radiant heating. A conveyor system, either continuous or configured in stages, passes food from the magnetic induction heating stage to and through the radiant and convention heating stages. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20110139140 | BROILER, CONVEYOR OVEN, AND TOASTER SYSTEM WITH PRESSURIZED AIR GUIDE FOR HEAT AND FLAMES - A cooking apparatus having a waste heat recovery system for incorporation into broilers, ovens, and toasters, the apparatus including a cooking chamber having a cooking platform, at least one air plenum disposed in the upper portion of the cooking chamber and having a plurality of air outlets for producing a focused forced air, a low pressure air source connected to the air plenums, a heating element or burner disposed under each of said air plenums, such that said curtain of focused forced air guides and directs heat from said heating element toward food product being cooked, and heat exchange pipes disposed between at least two of said air plenums. Radiant heat generated from the heating elements or burners rises in the cooking chamber and is retained between the air plenums to maximize heat transfer from the heated air to the heat transfer pipes, and thus to the low pressure air in the low pressure air system. The recycled heat enhances cooking. | 06-16-2011 |
Patrick D. Baker, Windsor, CA US
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| 20110297140 | HEATED COMPRESSED AIR BROILER SYSTEM - An oven and broiler for cooking foods using convection and radiant heat, including a housing defining a cooking chamber with an inlet for introducing uncooked foods into the cooking chamber, an outlet for discharging cooked foods and a conveyor for conveying food product from the inlet to the outlet, an array of heating elements, and a compressed air injection system for providing a bank of moving air over the food product during the early stages of cooking so as to break up the blanket of cold air over the food product. | 12-08-2011 |
Paul D. Baker, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110197077 | SOFTWARE FEATURE AUTHORIZATION THROUGH DELEGATED AGENTS - A method enables selected features of a software product residing on an end user electronic device with a license delivered from a licensing provider to a service provider of the end user electronic device. The method includes requesting at least one license to authorize a first service provider. An encrypted installation key uniquely associated with the first service provider is received as well as an authorization agent module for installation on one or more authorization agent devices associated with the first service provider. The encrypted installation key and the authorization agent module are installed on the authorization agent devices. A device-unique identifier (DUID) is generated for each authorization agent device based on hardware characteristics of the respective authorization agent devices. The DUID and the encrypted installation key are sent from the authorization agent device to a licensing provider to obtain the requested license. The requested license is received by the authorization agent devices if the DUID and the encrypted installation key are validated by the licensing provider. The license on authorization agent device authorizes and enables the selected features of the software product on an end user electronic device. | 08-11-2011 |
Peter Christensen Baker, San Anselmo, CA US
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| 20110282251 | Methods and Systems for Delivery of Acoustic Energy to Tissue Surfaces, Cavities and Obstructed Passages such as Intranasal Ostia - Methods and systems for delivering fluids, aerosols, and/or acoustic energy to target sites on tissue surfaces and within body cavities or lumens, obstructions or undesired materials associated with body cavities and tissue surfaces and, particularly, target sites on tissue surfaces or at obstructions within natural orifices, such as ear, nose and throat passages and, particularly, nasal passages and cavities, are provided. Delivery of acoustic energy may be accomplished using a flexible, expandable member adapted to be expanded at a target site using an acoustically transmissive material for delivery of acoustic energy to tissue surfaces in irregularly configured tissue cavities and passageways. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282268 | Methods and Systems for Delivery of Fluids and Aerosols to Tissue Surfaces, Cavities and Obstructed Passages such as Intranasal Ostia - Methods and systems for delivering fluids, aerosols, and/or acoustic energy to target sites on tissue surfaces and within body cavities or lumens, obstructions or undesired materials associated with body cavities and tissue surfaces and, particularly, target sites on tissue surfaces or at obstructions within natural orifices, such as ear, nose and throat passages and, particularly, nasal passages and cavities, are provided. In one aspect, methods and systems for delivering fluids and/or aerosols to target sites such as nasal passages at generally high frequency (e.g., sonic and ultrasound) pulsation rates and at multiple, alternating pulsation rates are provided. | 11-17-2011 |
Peter Christensen Baker, Ross, CA US
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| 20090281482 | Irrigation and aspiration devices and methods - Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090281483 | Irrigation and aspiration devices and methods - Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090281485 | Irrigation and aspiration devices and methods - Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110184341 | IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An irrigation and aspiration system is disclosed. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially or concurrently. The system can be configured to aspirate and irrigate the nasal cavity. The system can be manually controlled. The system can have removable and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. | 07-28-2011 |
Scott Baker, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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| 20090008985 | Dual wheel mounted decorative member - A dual decorative assembly for a vehicle wheel combines an outer member and an inner member that are rotatably mounted on a rotatable wheel hub. Bearings carried on the inner and outer members support the members on the hub whereby the inner member may rotate in a clock-wise or counter clock-wise direction while the outer member employs weights so that the outer member remains stationary by gravitational force to downwardly depend from the bearings. The inner member includes a flared edging over-hanging the peripheral edge of the outer member. The outer member includes a variety of cut-outs and edge scalloping for decorative purposes. | 01-08-2009 |
Scott Bradley Baker, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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| 20120012417 | "Wheelchair" - A wheelchair comprises a main frame and a seat mounted on the main frame. A pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels are also mounted on the frame. A propulsion mechanism is provided for driving the rear wheels, the propulsion mechanism comprising an arm lever for forward and back movement and a gear train between the arm lever and the rear wheels. | 01-19-2012 |
Shenda Baker, Upland, CA US
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| 20080248508 | Methods of making a chitosan product having an ultra-low endotoxin concentration and the ultra-low endotoxin chitosan product derived therefrom and method of accurately determining inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cellular response to such materials - Chitosan is a natural product having wide range of applications in the food and cosmetic industries. Food and commodity grade chitosan are laden with pyrogens, such as endotoxins and proteins which limit its applicability in the biological and medical arenas, as minute amounts of endotoxins may induce adaptive and innate responses when contacted with mammalian tissue, pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices. Due to chitosan's ability to avidly bind endotoxin and other pyrogens, they are difficult to remove. The present invention is directed to methods for purifying chitosan from shells, food and commodity grade chitosan into ultra-pure, low endotoxin chitosan having biological and medical applicability. Additionally, the present invention is also directed to a method of determining the pyrogenicity of the ultra-pure low endotoxin chitosan. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20100056474 | Methods and Compositions for the Prevention of and Treatment of Infections Utilizing Chitosan-Derivative Compounds - The present invention is directed to the treatment and prevention of nosocomial infections or MRSA infections utilizing soluble chitosan or chitosan derivative compounds. These chitosan-derivative compounds, e.g., chitosan-arginine and chitosan-acid amines, exhibit bactericidal activity against bacterial pathogens, e.g., drug resistant bacteria such as Methicillin-resistant | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100130443 | CHITOSAN DERIVATIVES, COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Described herein are methods and compositions using chitosan derivatives to treat and/or inhibit acquisition of multiple drug resistance (MDR). Also described herein are methods and compositions using chitosan derivatives in combination with an antibacterial agent to treat a bacterial infection and/or inhibit growth of bacteria, for example, resulting in a synergistic or sensitizing effect. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100137193 | CHITOSAN DERIVATIVES TO TREAT ANIMALS OR OPTIMIZE ANIMAL HEALTH - Described herein are methods of inhibiting the growth of or killing a bacterium in an animal subject, preventing or delaying onset of an infection with a bacterium in an animal subject, preventing or delaying onset of a pathogen mediated disease or disorder in an animal subject, or reducing bacterial load in an animal subject, comprising administering an effective amount of a derivatized chitosan to the animal. Also described herein are preparations comprising a chitosan derivative for administration to an animal. | 06-03-2010 |
Stephen J. Baker, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20080293675 | ANTIBIOTICS CONTAINING BORINIC ACID COMPLEXES AND METHODS OF USE - The structure and preparation of antibiotics incorporating borinic acid complexes are disclosed, especially hydroxyquinoline, imidazole and picolinic acid derivatives, along with compositions of these antibiotics and methods of using the antibiotics and compositions as bactericidal and fungicidal agents as well as therapeutic agents for the treatment of diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090239824 | HYDROLYTICALLY-RESISTANT BORON-CONTAINING THERAPEUTICS AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions and methods of use of borole derivatives, including benzoxaboroles, benzazaboroles and benzthiaboroles, as therapeutic agents for treatment of diseases caused by bacteria or viruses are disclosed, as well as methods for synthesis of said agents and compositions thereof. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090291917 | Boron-Containing Small Molecules as Anti-Inflammatory Agents - Compounds and methods of treating anti-inflammatory conditions are disclosed. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100190748 | BORON-CONTAINING SMALL MOLECULES - This invention relates to compounds useful for treating fungal infections, more specifically topical treatment of onychomycosis and/or cutaneous fungal infections. This invention is directed to compounds that are active against fungi and have properties that allow the compound, when placed in contact with a patient, to reach the particular part of the skin, nail, hair, claw or hoof infected by the fungus. In particular the present compounds have physiochemical properties that facilitate penetration of the nail plate. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100267981 | BORON-CONTAINING SMALL MOLECULES - This invention relates to compounds useful for treating fungal infections, more specifically topical treatment of onychomycosis and/or cutaneous fungal infections. This invention is directed to compounds that are active against fungi and have properties that allow the compound, when placed in contact with a patient, to reach the particular part of the skin, nail, hair, claw or hoof infected by the fungus. In particular the present compounds have physiochemical properties that facilitate penetration of the nail plate. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100292504 | BORON-CONTAINING SMALL MOLECULES - This invention provides, among other things, novel compounds useful for treating bacterial infections, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, as well as combinations of these compounds with at least one additional therapeutically effective agent. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110319361 | BORON-CONTAINING SMALL MOLECULES - This invention relates to compounds useful for treating fungal infections, more specifically topical treatment of onychomycosis and/or cutaneous fungal infections. This invention is directed to compounds that are active against fungi and have properties that allow the compound, when placed in contact with a patient, to reach the particular part of the skin, nail, hair, claw or hoof infected by the fungus. In particular the present compounds have physiochemical properties that facilitate penetration of the nail plate. | 12-29-2011 |
Stuart C. Baker, Santa Ynez, CA US
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| 20110147410 | Apparatus, System and Methods for Dispensing Products - Products are dispensed from a dispensing apparatus in which products marked with transaction information are received in a two-dimensional array of moveable bins. In response to control information synthesized from transaction information on the products in the bins and a dispense request, the array is operated to place a bin at a dispensing station on the dispensing apparatus. At the dispensing station, a mechanism is operated in response to the control information to provide access to the bin. A product in the bin may then be retrieved. | 06-23-2011 |
Tamara C. Baker, San Jose, CA US
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| 20080208967 | Method and System for Improved Internet Color - The present invention provides a technique for providing color corrected images to a user over a network. In particular, the present invention allows multiple image providers to provide color corrected images to a user when the user's computer and its associated devices are not calibrated and/or characterized, or the calibration and/or characterization data is not available over the network to the image providers. This abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the rules requiring an abstract to allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure contained herein. This abstract is submitted with the express understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110115809 | Method and System for Improved Internet Color - The present invention provides a technique for providing color corrected images to a user over a network. In particular, the present invention allows multiple image providers to provide color corrected images to a user when the user's computer and its associated devices are not calibrated and/or characterized, or the calibration and/or characterization data is not available over the network to the image providers. This abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the rules requiring an abstract to allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure contained herein. This abstract is submitted with the express understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 05-19-2011 |
Thomas Baker, Dana Point, CA US
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| 20110207412 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A WIRELESS INTEGRATED TEST AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE - Aspects of a method and system for a wireless integrated power test and measurement are provided. In this regard, concurrently with receiving a first signal via a first antenna, a second signal that indicates received signal strength of the first signal may be generated and transmitted via a second antenna. The second signal may be utilized to determine performance of the first antenna. A frequency of the generated second signal may be controlled so as to mitigate interference between the transmitted second signal and the received first signal. The first signal may be formatted in accordance with one or more first wireless standards and the second signal may be formatted in accordance with one or more second wireless standards. The received signal strength of the first signal may be determined via an analog-to-digital converter and the second signal may be updated at the sample rate of the analog-to-digital converter. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120003942 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIGNAL STRENGTH MEASUREMENT - In a radio comprising a transmitter and a receiver, transmission and reception of signals may be controlled based on received signal strength measurements from a signal strength indicator module and transmitted signal strength measurements from the signal strength indicator module. For the transmitted signal strength measurements, the shared signal strength indicator module may measure signal strength of a signal output by a power amplifier. For the received signal strength measurements, the shared signal strength indicator module may measure signal strength of a received signal. A capacitance coupled to an output of the power amplifier may be configured based on a frequency of the signal output by the power amplifier. A gain of the power amplifier may be controlled based on the transmitted signal strength measurements. For the transmitted signal strength measurements, an analog-to-digital converter may process the signal output by the power amplifier. | 01-05-2012 |
Thomas Baker, Fountain Valley, CA US
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| 20110194699 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED SOUND QUALITY FOR STEREO AUDIO - Aspects of a method and system for enhanced sound quality for stereo audio are provided. In this regard, levels of audio signals received via an FM radio channel may be controlled based on a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the RF channel. The SNR of the FM radio channel may be determined based on signal strength in an unused portion of the FM radio channel. The recovered audio signals may comprise an FM multiplex signal, and an unused portion of the FM radio channel may be a guard band adjacent to a carrier of the FM multiplex signal. A level of one or both of a mono component and a stereo component of an FM multiplex signal may be controlled based on the SNR. | 08-11-2011 |
Tom Baker, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090021319 | FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING MODULATOR AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An FSK modulator and applications thereof are disclosed. The FSK modulator comprises a phase-locked loop, a frequency divider module, an image rejection mixer and a summing module. The phase-locked loop is operably coupled to generate a first oscillation from a reference oscillation. The frequency divider module is operably coupled to divide the first oscillation to produce a second oscillation. The image-rejection mixer is operably coupled to mix the second oscillation with a low intermediate oscillation to produce a mixed data signal, and the summing module is operably coupled to sum the mixed data signal with the first oscillation to produce an FSK modulated signal. | 01-22-2009 |
Tony Baker, Sonora, CA US
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| 20090257922 | Penetratable Septum Cap - The present disclosure relates to a septum, e.g., for a sample container. A septum may comprise a first layer comprising a sheet of rubberized silicone compound and a second layer comprising a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene. A second layer may be bonded to a first layer. The present disclosure also relates, in some embodiments, to a septum assembly. A septum assembly may comprise, for example, a septum and a cap. A cap may have an aperture (e.g., to permit insertion and/removal of a sampling device) A septum may be fitted into a cap such that the second layer is adjacent to the aperture. In some embodiments, the present disclosure further relates to a storage assembly. A storage assembly may comprise, for example, a septum assembly and vessel configured and arranged to contain a sample therein. A vessel may be capped by the septum assembly. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090305422 | METHODS AND REAGENTS FOR PRESERVATION OF DNA IN BODILY FLUIDS - Methods, systems and reagents are provided for preserving nucleic acids in a bodily fluid, such as urine, blood, blood serum, and amniotic fluid. The preservative includes an amount of at least one chelator enhancing component selected from the group consisting of lithium chloride, guanidine, sodium salicylate, sodium perchlorate, guanidine thiocyanate, and sodium thiocyanate in the range of from about 0.1M to about 2M and an amount of least one buffer component selected from the group consisting of Tris and HEPES. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100003748 | COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF A CELL AND/OR MACROMOLECULE - The present disclosure relates to compositions, systems, and methods for stabilizing a cell (e.g. a whole cell), a biomolecule, and/or a macromolecule. A biomaterial stabilizing composition may include a chelator, a chelator enhancing component, a base (e.g., a purine base or a pyrimidine base), and optionally a protease inhibitor and/or a kosmotrope. A biomaterial stabilizing method may include contacting a cell with a biomaterial stabilizing composition. A cell stabilizing system may include a container suitable for receiving a sample containing a cell and a biomaterial stabilizing composition. A cell may be stabilized under ambient conditions (e.g., without refrigeration). A cell may include a protein, a nucleic acid, and/or another biomolecule marker of cell stabilization. A composition may be configured to stabilize one or more cells for analysis by flow cytometry and simultaneously stabilize one or more intracellular nucleic acids for molecular analysis. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100120078 | Urine Stabilization System - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a method of stabilizing a molecule (e.g., a biomolecule) in a bodily fluid comprising: (1) providing a stabilizing solution comprising: (a) an amount of a divalent metal chelator selected from the group consisting of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), (ethylenebis(oxyethylenenitrilo))tetraacetic acid (EGTA), and 1,2-bis(2-aminophenoxy)ethane-N,N,N′,N′-tetraacetic acid (BAPTA) and salts thereof in the range of from about 0.001 M to about 2 M; and (b) an amount of at least one chelator enhancing component selected from the group consisting of lithium chloride, guanidinium chloride, guanidinium thiocyanate, sodium salicylate, sodium perchlorate, and sodium thiocyanate in the range of from about 0.1 M to about 10 M; and (2) adding the stabilizing solution to the bodily fluid, thus stabilizing the molecule. A biomolecule may be selected from a nitrite, a carbohydrate, a ketone, a globin, a bilirubin, a lipid, and combinations thereof in some embodiments. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110165610 | COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PRESERVATION AND/OR STABILIZATION OF A CELL AND/OR MACROMOLECULE - The present disclosure relates to compositions, systems, and methods for preserving and/or stabilizing a cell (e.g., a whole cell). A cell and/or macromolecule stabilizing composition may include a chelator, a chelator enhancing component, and optionally a base (e.g., a purine base or a pyrimidine base). A cell stabilizing method may include contacting a cell with a cell and/or macromolecule stabilizing composition. A cell stabilizing system may include a container suitable for receiving a sample containing a cell and a cell and/or macromolecule stabilizing composition. A cell may be preserved and/or stabilized under ambient conditions (e.g., without refrigeration). A cell may include a protein, a nucleic acid, and/or another biomolecule marker of cell preservation and/or stabilization. A composition may be configured to preserve and/or stabilize one or more cells for analysis by flow cytometry and simultaneously preserve and/or stabilize one or more intracellular nucleic acids for molecular analysis. | 07-07-2011 |
William Baker, Oceanside, CA US
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| 20100011127 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL USING CONTROL DEVICES THAT PROVIDE A VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT AND THAT COMMUNICATE VIA AN IP NETWORK - The invention provides improved methods and apparatus for control using field and control devices that provide a virtual machine environment and that communicate via an IP network. By way of non-limiting example, such field device can be an “intelligent” transmitter or actuator that includes a low power processor, along with a random access memory, a read-only memory, FlashRAM, and a sensor interface. The processor can execute a real-time operating system, as well as a Java virtual machine (JVM). Java byte code executes in the JVM to configure the field device to perform typical process control functions, e.g., for proportional integral derivative (PID) control and signal conditioning. Control networks can include a plurality of such field and control devices interconnected by an IP network, such as an Ethernet. | 01-14-2010 |
William Baker, Irvine, CA US
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| 20080254414 | DENTAL ABUTMENT BLANK WITH PREFORMED PASSAGE - A dental blank has having a preformed passage configured to receive a dental screw fixation before or after milling by a CAD/CAM milling machine which can detect an exposed dental screw fixation or an exposed opening of the passage as a reference location. A method to provide a dental blank adapted for use as a reference location by a milling machine and/or a formation to facilitate a dental screw fixation to the blank, includes forming a blank and providing a passage through the blank, for example, by drilling. | 10-16-2008 |
William D. Baker, Laquinta, CA US
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| 20090201162 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF A VARIETY OF ALARM CONDITIONS - A water leak detection and active surveillance system applied to one or more single or multiple-story buildings that timely alerts and contacts a decision maker(s) of the leak so that that corrective intervention may be implemented. The system includes multiple water detection endpoints and a base station that is connected by wireless transmission or other communication means. The system also includes a central server which augments the alarms with text messaging and emails as well as maintains a customer database of all water incidents and alarming procedures. The system also monitors the functionality (operating health) of all detection components. The system also provides proprietary access to the database by qualified users through an internet portal. The system includes the capability to implement a water shutoff action to the water source of the affected building. The system can also operate in mixed mode detection where it can detect a combination of alarm conditions such as smoke, motion, etc. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090207031 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF A VARIETY OF ALARM CONDITIONS - A water leak detection and active surveillance system applied to single or multiple dwellings that timely alerts and contacts a decision maker of the leak so that that a corrective intervention may be implemented. The system includes multiple water detection endpoints and a base station that is connected by wireless telephone or other communication means. The system implements a water shutoff action to the water source of the affected dwelling. | 08-20-2009 |
William E. Baker, Oceanside, CA US
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| 20110308327 | Apparatus and method for measuring relative speed between a fluid and a reference - A pair of electro-acoustic transducers, one functioning as a speaker and the other functioning as a microphone, are operatively coupled to a reference which in turn is in communication with a fluid. A regenerative frequency filtering loop is operatively coupled between the transducers and functions to apply amplified signal to the speaker and produce an acoustic signal which propagates through the medium. The acoustic signal is sensed by the microphone and coupled to the regenerative loop input. For certain frequencies, the spacing between the transducers together with the speed of propagation of sound through the fluid combine with the frequency filtering of the regenerative loop to cause the loop to regenerate at a frequency indicative of the relative speed between the reference and the fluid. | 12-22-2011 |
William J. Baker, Manifee, CA US
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| 20100032945 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING TUBULAR BODIES - An apparatus for connecting first and second tubular members, the first and second tubular members having end faces and registering seal ring grooves, formed in the end faces, both of the tubular bodies having an externally threaded portion extending away from the end faces, a first annular hub having an internally threaded portion threadedly received on the first tubular body, the first hub having radially outwardly facing frustoconical surface, a first annular flange in surrounding relationship to the first hub, the first flange having a radially inwardly facing frustoconical surface that mates with the frustoconical surface on the hub, a second hub having a internally threaded portion for mating with the externally threaded portion on the second tubular body and having an annular radially inwardly facing frustoconical surface, a second flange in surrounding relationship to the second hub, the flange having a radially inwardly facing frustoconical surface for engaging the frustoconical hub surface, a seal ring disposed in the registering seal ring grooves and a compression assembly connected to the flanges to urge the flanges and the hubs towards one another and the seal ring and the metal-to-metal sealing engagement with the first and second tubular bodies. | 02-11-2010 |