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Adam Barry, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090238397 | HEADSET WITH NOISE PLATES - A headset comprises two earphones joined together by a band which can be worn over the head of a wearer. Each earphone includes a noise plate, which functions to attenuate or eliminate noise from the environment such as a tournament gaming environment. The noise plate includes an aperture through which a boom assembly that houses a microphone may engage to transmit utterances of the wearer to audio processing circuitry. A grille can be exposed when the noise plate is removed, which allows sounds produced in the ambient environment to enter the earphone. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20110130203 | Wireless Game/Audio System and Method - Methods and Systems for providing multiple audio streams, such as a Game Audio stream and Network Chat audio stream, to a headset of a user of a game console are described. The methods and systems include receiving, by a game console controller in communication with a game console and a portable audio mixing module, Network Chat from a game console; receiving, by a portable audio mixing module in communication with a game console controller, Network Chat; receiving, by a base station in communication with the game console and the portable audio mixing module, the Game Audio; receiving, by the portable audio mixing module, the Game Audio; mixing, by the portable audio mixing module, the Network Chat and Game Audio to produce a blended audio output stream; and transmitting, by the portable audio mixing module, the blended audio output stream to a headset in communication with the portable audio mixing module. | 06-02-2011 |
Alan L. Barry, Torrance, CA US
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| 20090111294 | BUS BAR TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD INTERFACE FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A bus bar and a related electrical assembly for an electric traction system of a vehicle are provided. The bus bar includes an electrically conductive body configured for coupling to an electrical device high current node, the electrically conductive body comprising a circuit board mounting end, and a plurality of electrically conductive fingers extending from the circuit board mounting end. The fingers are configured to accommodate soldering to at least one conductive trace of a circuit board. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100018763 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD BALL GRID ARRAY SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED MECHANICAL STRENGTH - A printed circuit board (PCB) ball grid array (BGA) system is provided. In one embodiment, the PCB BGA system includes a PCB, a PCB BGA pad formed on the PCB, a plated through-hole via disposed at least partially through the PCB proximate the PCB BGA pad, and a soldermask disposed over the PCB. The soldermask includes: (i) a BGA pad opening through which the PCB BGA pad is exposed, and (ii) a via opening through which a central portion of the plated through-hole via is exposed. The via opening has an inner diameter that is less than the outer diameter of the plated through-hole via. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110069466 | LOW INDUCTANCE POWER ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY - A power electronics assembly is provided. A first support member includes a first plurality of conductors. A first plurality of power switching devices are coupled to the first support member. A first capacitor is coupled to the first support member. A second support member includes a second plurality of conductors. A second plurality of power switching devices are coupled to the second support member. A second capacitor is coupled to the second support member. The first and second pluralities of conductors, the first and second pluralities of power switching devices, and the first and second capacitors are electrically connected such that the first plurality of power switching devices is connected in parallel with the first capacitor and the second capacitor and the second plurality of power switching devices is connected in parallel with the second capacitor and the first capacitor. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110168435 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of electrically conductive layers and a plurality of dielectric layers. Each dielectric layer is interposed between adjacent conductive layers to form a body of alternate conductive layers and dielectric layers. At least one of the electrically conductive layers protrudes beyond an end of the body. | 07-14-2011 |
Charles F. Barry, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20090312887 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERMAL STABILIZATION OF PCB-MOUNTED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WITHIN AN ENCLOSED HOUSING - An apparatus comprises a matrix of thermoelectric devices for applying thermal gradients across an electronic component mounted in a PCB substrate within an enclosed housing. A matrix of thermosensitive devices are placed around the perimeter of the electronic component to measure thermal gradients associated with the component. A controller controls the matrix of thermoelectric devices based on the thermal gradients measured by the matrix of thermosensitive devices with a matrix of thermocouple coefficients. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100278055 | Apparatus and Method of Compensating for Clock Frequency and Phase Variations by Processing Packet Delay Values - An apparatus and method are described for compensating for frequency and phase variations of electronic components by processing packet delay values. In one embodiment, a packet delay determination module determines packet delay values based on time values associated with a first and a second electronic component. A packet delay selection module selects a subset of the packet delay values based on the maximum frequency drift of the first electronic component. A statistical parameter determination module evaluates a first and a second parameter based on portions of the subset of packet delay values A validation module validates the parameters when each portion the subset of packet delay values includes a minimum of at least two packet delay values. An adjustment module compensates for at least one of a frequency variation and a phase variation of the first electronic component based on the parameters if the parameters are both validated. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110310766 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF COMPENSATING FOR CLOCK FREQUENCY AND PHASE VARIATIONS BY PROCESSING PACKET DELAY VALUES - An apparatus and method are described for compensating for frequency and phase variations of electronic components by processing packet delay values. In one embodiment, a packet delay determination module determines packet delay values based on time values associated with a first and a second electronic component. A packet delay selection module selects a subset of the packet delay values based on the maximum frequency drift of the first electronic component. A statistical parameter determination module evaluates a first and a second parameter based on portions of the subset of packet delay values. A validation module validates the parameters when each portion the subset of packet delay values includes a minimum of at least two packet delay values. An adjustment module compensates for at least one of a frequency variation and a phase variation of the first electronic component based on the parameters if the parameters are both validated. | 12-22-2011 |
Charles Frederick Barry, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20110128976 | Apparatus and Method of Scheduling Timing Packets to Enhance Time Distribution in Telecommunication Networks - An apparatus and method of scheduling timing packets to enhance time distribution includes an improved apparatus in a system in which at least one of time and frequency information is derived based on information distributed in timing packets, at least some of the timing packets being transmitted by or received by the apparatus. The improvement includes a scheduling module that determines a first packet transmission time offset of a first timing packet based on a first predetermined identifier associated with the apparatus, and a second packet transmission time offset of a second timing packet based on the first packet transmission time offset and a timing packet spacing that is independent of the first predetermined identifier. The improvement further includes a transmission module that transmits the first timing packet based on the first packet transmission time offset, and the second timing packet based on the second packet transmission time offset. | 06-02-2011 |
Dave Barry, Livermore, CA US
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| 20120116440 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING ISCHEMIC STROKE - A thromboembolic removal system for treating ischemic stroke, including a guide and occlusion catheter, a delivery and aspiration catheter, an aspiration pump, a thromboembolic receiver, and a thromboembolic separator. | 05-10-2012 |
Gitanjali V. Barry, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100030191 | CATHETER WITH A PRE-SHAPED DISTAL TIP - Catheters having a pre-shaped tip configuration are disclosed. A catheter in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include an elongated tubular shaft equipped with a distal tip section having a pre-shaped tip configuration that can be used to facilitate tracking of the device through particular locations of the vasculature. The catheter may include a number of features that transition the stiffness and flexibility characteristics of the device and provide a means to radiographically visualize the catheter within the body. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110112514 | CATHETER WITH A PRE-SHAPED DISTAL TIP - Catheters having a pre-shaped tip configuration are disclosed. A catheter in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include an elongated tubular shaft equipped with a distal tip section having a pre-shaped tip configuration that can be used to facilitate tracking of the device through particular locations of the vasculature. The catheter may include a number of features that transition the stiffness and flexibility characteristics of the device and provide a means to radiographically visualize the catheter within the body. | 05-12-2011 |
Heather Jayne Barry, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20120112018 | Magnetic-electric toothbrush holder - A hygienic magnetic-electric toothbrush holder capable of suspending one or more electric toothbrushes, without prejudice to brand or housing style. The present invention is based on the fact that all electric toothbrushes internally consist of parts which are made with iron, steel, or alloys of these metals, which attach through the plastic housing of the electric toothbrush, to an external magnet. The present invention is designed with a magnet for the suspension and a second magnet for the prevention of lateral movement, of the electric toothbrush. The magnets are coated, on the front flat surface, with a non-slip material to prevent sliding of the electric toothbrush. The present invention may be attached to a base unit for the countertop. The present invention may be made of plastic, metal, ceramic, or other hygienic water-proof material. The design of the present invention allows for easy cleaning and inspection to ensure hygienic cleanliness. | 05-10-2012 |
John C. Barry, Ramona, CA US
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| 20090263854 | Integrated assay device and housing - A laminated, integrated, analyte assay device and methods of using the device are described. The assay device is useful as an inexpensive, disposable assay device for detecting the presence and/or amount of a particular analyte in a body fluid or other sample. | 10-22-2009 |
Keith Barry, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090284664 | COMBINED TELEPHONE/TV REMOTE CONTROL - When a person arrives home with his mobile phone, the phone sends a presence signal via Bluetooth to the TV system in the home, which enables a telephone feature in which phone calls to the phone are relayed to the TV system. The remote control associated with the TV has a microphone and speaker so that a person can use the RC not only to control the TV but also to respond to phone calls, with the TV system relaying voice signals from the RC back to the phone. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090328127 | System and method for implementing a personal information mode in an electronic device - A system and method for implementing a personal information mode in a television device includes personal information data that is selectably accessed from at least one remote information source. A display of the television device is configured to display a personal information interface to a system user. A personal information module of the television then automatically displays the personal information to the system user on the personal information interface. | 12-31-2009 |
Kevin Barry, Pleasanton, CA US
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| 20110099887 | Charcoal Briquettes and Methods of Forming Thereof - A charcoal heating material, such as charcoal briquettes, includes a porous structure that facilitates the flow of oxygen about the charcoal, and thereby, enables the briquettes to ignite easily and quickly. In particular the lightweighted charcoal briquettes have a density from about 0.50 grams per cubic centimeter to about 0.80 grams per cubic centimeter. Methods of forming charcoal heating materials include mixing a rheology modifying agent and a moisture phase with a charcoal mixture to facilitate absorption of additional water into the solid matrix, providing increased porosity and lightweighting of the finished briquette after drying. | 05-05-2011 |
Nicolas F. Barry, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110307895 | Managing Requests Based on Request Groups - A request management component receives requests to perform an operation. Each of the requests is assigned, based on one or more criteria, to one of multiple different request groups. Based at least in part on execution policies associated with the request groups, determinations are made as to when to submit the requests to one or more recipient. Each of the multiple requests is submitted to one of the recipients when it is determined that the request is to be submitted. | 12-15-2011 |
Patrick Barry, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090100361 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMICALLY UPDATING APPLICATIONS IN A TELEVISION DISPLAY ENVIRONMENT - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing a framework for providing one or more applications to a user set top device. The method according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises providing a minimized state wherein installed applications are displayed as one or more minimized widgets on an output device in communication with to the user device wherein the list of the installed applications comprises one or more indications of passively updated content associated with the installed applications. In response to the selection of a minimized widget command, a widget state is provided wherein a portion of the output device is allocated for the display of additional widget content in response to the selection of a minimized widget. In response to a remote control command, a full-screen state is provided wherein full-screen version of the minimized widget may be displayed. Finally, an installed application is displayed in a minimized, widget or full-screen state in response to a user action | 04-16-2009 |
Patrick A. Barry, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110196933 | ACTIVE E-MAILS - A computer-implemented method can include accessing a micro-blog to retrieve a real-time copy of the micro-blog thread and delivering the real-time copy of the micro-blog thread for display in an e-mail message. | 08-11-2011 |
Richard J. Barry, Vacaville, CA US
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| 20090105819 | SPINE MICROSURGERY TECHNIQUES, TRAINING AIDS AND IMPLANTS - A minimally invasive, fluoroscopically guided system is disclosed for stabilizing the articular facet joints of adjacent vertebrae. Ring and dowel implants are disclosed for installation into the facet joint. The invention includes a novel spine surgical training aid used in the initial surgeon training process for refreshing the surgeon's perspective of the critical three dimensional anatomy of the vertebrae. The invention also includes a surgical kit having a range of size-specific drills, inserters, impactors and custom-length long k-wires matched to the internal diameter of the instrumentation system. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090112261 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE INTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A minimally invasive modular system is disclosed for stabilizing the anterior column of the spine through an anterior or lateral approach. Bone anchors are implanted into the vertebral bodies of adjacent vertebrae and serve as a foundation for a fixation system. The anchors comprise an interface surface that allows an interconnecting link to be secured to the anchors in a low-profile manner with minimum protrusion beyond the vertebral members. The link may be secured to the bone anchors to affect a compressive interlocking force between the bone anchors and vertebrae. | 04-30-2009 |
Robert N. Barry, Cool, CA US
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| 20110145332 | PHYSICAL CHASSIS AS A DIFFERENT NUMBER OF LOGICAL CHASSIS - A system includes a first physical chassis comprising a first chassis management unit (“CMU”). The first CMU is configured to communicate with a second CMU in an additional physical chassis. The first CMU is also configured to communicate for the first physical chassis and the additional physical chassis as one logical chassis. | 06-16-2011 |
Stephen Barry, San Jose, CA US
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| 20110067998 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CADMIUM SULFIDE SPUTTERING TARGET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MANUFACTURING - An electrically conductive cadmium sulfide sputtering target, the method of making the same, and the method of manufacturing a photovoltaic cell using the same. | 03-24-2011 |
Vivian E. Barry, Foster City, CA US
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| 20090053224 | LOX AND LOXL2 INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090104201 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF FIBROSIS, TUMOR INVASION, ANGIOGENESIS, AND METASTASIS - The present disclosure provides innovative methodology and related compositions and kits for preventing and treating various diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, by using an inhibitor of processed forms of lysyl oxidase or lysyl oxidase-like proteins, an inhibitor of LOX and an inhibitor of a LOXL, or a synergistic combination of an inhibitor of LOX or LOXL combined with other therapeutic agents. Also provided are innovative methods for selecting agents that prevent or inhibit tumor invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis, by contacting cells that are in an epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) state with a candidate agent and detecting a change in the EMT state of the cells. Methods and related compositions and kits for diagnosing or monitoring various diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation, angiogenesis and fibrosis, by using molecules or agents that specifically recognize processed forms of LOX or LOXL are also provided. Also provided herein are methods and related compositions, medical devices, systems and kits for preventing or treating various diseases and conditions associated with fibrosis with compositions comprising inhibitors of LOX or LOXL. Such diseases or conditions include pathological cardiovascular conditions and diseases such as hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, and restenosis, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, dermal scaring, keloid formation, and Alzheimer's disease. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20120087917 | LOX AND LOXL2 INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present application relates to anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies and their use in purification, diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Antibodies include monoclonal antibodies, humanized antibodies and functional fragments thereof. Anti-LOX and anti-LOXL2 antibodies can be used to identify and treat conditions such as a fibrotic condition, angiogenesis, or to prevent a transition from an epithelial cell state to a mesenchymal cell state. | 04-12-2012 |