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Aaron A Bauman, Smithville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100114951MEDICAL IMAGE IMPORTER AND METHOD - Provided are a medical information importer and method for importing medical information into a network-accessible database. The medical information importer includes a housing includes with an external stand-alone form factor, the housing including an interface for receiving a portable computer-readable medium storing medical information. An information reading component is provided for reading the medical information from the portable computer-readable medium when operatively connected to the interface. A computer-readable memory in communication with the information reading component stores, at least temporarily, the medical information read by the reading component under the direction of a controller. And a network interface connects the medical information importer to a communication network without a local connection between the medical information importer and a computer terminal including a display device for viewing the medical information.05-06-2010
20110161112MEDICAL DATA STORAGE SERVER - Provided is a method of documenting a medical procedure including receiving medical data captured during the medical procedure to be documented. Information indicative of an identity of at least one of a patient that is a subject of the medical procedure and a physician involved with the medical procedure is received. The medical data is stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium associated with the at least one of the patient and the physician. Access to the medical data stored on the computer readable medium is restricted, allowing the physician involved with the medical procedure to subsequently retrieve the medical data stored in the computer readable medium and view the medical data retrieved. Restricting access to the recorded medical data prevents another physician, who may not have been involved in the medical procedure, from viewing the medical data without first entering information indicative of authorization to view the medical data.06-30-2011
20120185951METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION ENCRYPTION - Provided is an apparatus, system and method for protecting medical output to be stored on a portable computer-readable medium. Access to the medical output is restricted and a key is established to grant access to the medical output stored on the portable computer-readable medium. An identifier is assigned to the portable computer-readable medium and stored on both the portable computer-readable medium and a computer memory. The medical output is stored on the portable computer-readable memory, and access to the medical output on the portable computer-readable medium is restricted, requiring the key for accessing and viewing the medical output. The key is also stored in the computer memory and a relationship associating the identifier with the key is established to enable identification of the key with knowledge of the identifier. A security utility and a medical presentation utility can also be stored on the portable computer-readable medium. The security utility and medical presentation utility can be executable by the user computer to grant access to, and present the medical output on the portable computer-readable medium to the intended recipient in response to entry of the key.07-19-2012
20120240067NON-DICOM OBJECT ATTACHMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - Provided is a method and apparatus for storing content on a portable computer-readable medium. A computer system receives a request to store a medical image and additional data in a different format on the portable computer-readable medium. The medical image and the additional data to be stored are received in a computer memory, and an association is established between the additional data and the medical image so the additional data is stored with the medical image on the portable computer-readable medium. The medical image and the additional data are stored on the portable computer-readable medium with an application that, when executed by a user computer, grants a user access to both the medical image and the additional data on the portable computer-readable medium.09-20-2012

Patent applications by Aaron A Bauman, Smithville, OH US

Alex Bauman, Lowell, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110191674Virtual musical interface in a haptic virtual environment - The invention relates to a virtual musical interface for composing, editing, and/or performing audio works. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to a virtual musical interface rendered as a virtual object in a haptic environment, where one or more parameters of the virtual object are associated with one or more audio attributes. Thus, methods and systems of the invention provide audio, visual, and/or haptic feedback in response to a user interaction.08-04-2011

Amanda J. Bauman, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090275346System and Method for Predictive Caching of Data for a Mobile Computing Device - Provided is a method for providing data buffering at a wireless communication nodes. Communication nodes maintain data buffering capabilities so that a data cache related to a particular mobile computing device is forwarded among communication nodes in anticipation the movement of the mobile computing device. A decision to forward a specific data cache associated with a particular mobile computing device to a particular end relay communication node is based upon the type, history or other knowledge of the data, knowledge of communication node configuration and/or knowledge of the particular mobile computing device. Intelligent predictions of advantageous buffer forwarding are employed to transmit data caches over high-speed connections between communication nodes to mitigate data buffering issues relating to the transmission of large amounts of data over slower end links between communication nodes and end user devices.11-05-2009

Ann M. Bauman, Flagstaff, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090030452Circular Stapler Buttress - A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the stapler anvil. Because of relief features built into the buttress, the stapler anvil may be pulled through the buttress material without causing permanent alteration to the buttress. These relief features may be provided regardless of whether the buttress is made of inelastic or elastic materials. The buttress is generally circular in shape with an outer diameter sized to coincide with the outer diameter of the stapler body staple compression surface and the outer diameter of the anvil compression surface of a circular stapler with which it is used. Prior to surgical use, the buttress is attached to the stapler with disruptable portions extending from outer perimetal areas of the buttress.01-29-2009
20090043334Circular stapler buttress - A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the stapler anvil. Because of relief features built into the buttress, the stapler anvil may be pulled through the buttress material without causing permanent alteration to the buttress. These relief features may be provided regardless of whether the buttress is made of inelastic or elastic materials. The buttress is generally circular in shape with an outer diameter sized to coincide with the outer diameter of the stapler body staple compression surface and the outer diameter of the anvil compression surface of a circular stapler with which it is used. Prior to surgical use, the buttress is attached to the stapler with disruptable portions extending from outer perimetal areas of the buttress.02-12-2009

Patent applications by Ann M. Bauman, Flagstaff, AZ US

Bernard D. Bauman, Katy, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090130314System for adhesion treatment, coating and curing of wood polymer composites - The present invention describes a system for modifying polymer composite surfaces to achieve 100% adhesion to paints, coatings, adhesives, or inks. The adhesion modification technology overcomes the deficiencies of energy-based treatment technologies common with wood-like polymer composites produced using various types of fillers and reinforcements, and specifically those containing cellulose and lignin.05-21-2009

Patent applications by Bernard D. Bauman, Katy, TX US

Binyamin Bauman, Passaic, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110092192Method and System for Dual-Network Telephone Calling - Methods and systems are provided to connect telephone calls, such as international phone calls, using both the data network and telephone network of a mobile communication device such as a cellular phone. These systems initially route a call to the destination phone number through a non-international temporary phone number, thereby saving the cost of an international phone call on the mobile phone's service plan. An application on the mobile phone uses the data network to automatically request and receive the substitute termination number, and automatically sets up a call on the telephone network to the substitute termination number, which routes the call to the desired international telephone number. These systems reduce the cost of an international call, permit mobile phone users without international calling plans to make international calls, and automatically connect to an international number through a temporary non-international number using dual networks.04-21-2011
20120046013METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-NETWORK TELEPHONE CALLING - Methods and systems are provided to connect telephone calls, such as international phone calls, using data and telephone networks of a mobile communication device such as a cellular phone. A routing engine determines from the available communications interfaces (e.g., a cellular voice interface, a cellular data interface, and non-cellular data interfaces such as WiFi and WiMax) and from a set of user preferences what type of routing should be used for an outbound call. For example, call routing can be performed using VoIP calls over non-cellular networks, VoIP calls over cellular data networks, voice calls using substitute number termination, voice calls using calling card routing, voice calls using bridge-based calling and conventional cellular voice calls.02-23-2012

Brian Bauman, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080228602CREDIT CARD LOST-AND-FOUND NOTIFICATION - A method, system, and computer-usable medium for sending a first notification message to a credit card agency alerting the credit card agency of a misplaced credit card, an identification of a credit card owner, and a location of the misplaced credit card; in response to receiving the first notification message, sending a second notification message to the credit card owner corresponding to the misplaced credit card; and in response to receiving the second notification message, specifying a procedure for returning the misplaced credit card to the credit card owner.09-18-2008

Patent applications by Brian Bauman, Austin, TX US

Brian Bauman, Liberty Hill, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120313294System and Method For Layerwise Production of A Tangible Object - A system and method for layer-by-layer production of an object is provided. The system includes a construction shape having a carrying surface adapted for carrying a layer of build material, a plate having a holding surface adapted for holding an object in an object build area, a moveable reservoir having a plurality of containment surfaces defining a containment area adapted for containing a volume of build material within the moveable reservoir, and an exposure unit adapted for exposing at least a portion of the layer of build material in the object build area so that the portion of the layer of build material solidifies to form a solidified layer of the object.12-13-2012

Brian D. Bauman, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090275346System and Method for Predictive Caching of Data for a Mobile Computing Device - Provided is a method for providing data buffering at a wireless communication nodes. Communication nodes maintain data buffering capabilities so that a data cache related to a particular mobile computing device is forwarded among communication nodes in anticipation the movement of the mobile computing device. A decision to forward a specific data cache associated with a particular mobile computing device to a particular end relay communication node is based upon the type, history or other knowledge of the data, knowledge of communication node configuration and/or knowledge of the particular mobile computing device. Intelligent predictions of advantageous buffer forwarding are employed to transmit data caches over high-speed connections between communication nodes to mitigate data buffering issues relating to the transmission of large amounts of data over slower end links between communication nodes and end user devices.11-05-2009

Patent applications by Brian D. Bauman, Austin, TX US

Brian J. Bauman, Livermore, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130124079MONITORING OBJECTS ORBITING EARTH USING SATELLITE-BASED TELESCOPES - An ephemeris refinement system includes satellites with imaging devices in earth orbit to make observations of space-based objects (“target objects”) and a ground-based controller that controls the scheduling of the satellites to make the observations of the target objects and refines orbital models of the target objects. The ground-based controller determines when the target objects of interest will be near enough to a satellite for that satellite to collect an image of the target object based on an initial orbital model for the target objects. The ground-based controller directs the schedules to be uploaded to the satellites, and the satellites make observations as scheduled and download the observations to the ground-based controller. The ground-based controller then refines the initial orbital models of the target objects based on the locations of the target objects that are derived from the observations.05-16-2013

Dale E. Bauman, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090203788METHOD OF ENHANCING REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION OF MAMMALS BY FEEDING OF CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACIDS - This invention provides methods for improving reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows and other mammals. The method in the case of cows comprises feeding to the cows, a composition comprising conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs), cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12. When these CLAs are fed daily to dairy cows starting at or prior to calving, and continued after parturition, an improvement in reproductive performance is observed.08-13-2009

Patent applications by Dale E. Bauman, Ithaca, NY US

Dale Elton Bauman, Ithaca, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120308682RUMINANT FEED, PRODUCTS, AND METHODS COMPRISING BENEFICIAL FATTY ACIDS - The present disclosure provides for improved ruminant products and methods of producing such products by incorporating healthy lipids containing stearidonic acid into the ruminant feed for feeding ruminant animals. In one embodiment of the disclosure, an edible ruminant product including SDA is disclosed. In another embodiment, a reproductive ruminant product including SDA is disclosed.12-06-2012

Evgeny Bauman, Summit, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090307149Systems and Methods for Financial Optimization Using Portfolio Calibration - Described herein are systems and methods for calibrating the efficiency of portfolios for financial optimizations. One exemplary method includes defining a portfolio optimization model, determining original inputs for the model, performing an optimization procedure on each of the at least one model parameter to compute an original efficient frontier, selecting one or more portfolios from the original efficient frontier for calibration, generating a plurality of random samples of optimization inputs based on the original inputs, computing a current efficient frontier using the portfolio optimization model with the optimization inputs, calibrating each of the one or more selected portfolios of the original efficient frontier to create a corresponding calibration portfolio for each selected portfolio and averaging each of the calibration portfolios for each of the selected portfolios of the original efficient frontier, and creating a calibrated efficient frontier report.12-10-2009

Hans D. Bauman, Rye, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110073789Butterfly Valve Flow Control Device - A control valve assembly that utilizes a butterfly valve having a valve body and a valve disk movable between a closed position and an open position. The control valve assembly includes a flow control device positioned downstream from the butterfly valve. The flow control device includes a series of teeth spaced by a series of flow control channels such that as the valve disk moves from the seated position to the fully open position, the outer sealing edge of the valve disk passes over the series of teeth to gradually expose the flow control channels. The control device aids in reducing cavitation, offers reduced dynamic torque and allows the control valve assembly to be inserted between an inflow pipe and an outflow pipe.03-31-2011

James John Bauman, Harpers Ferry, WV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110195390Methods and Systems of Communicating Academic Meaning and Evaluating Cognitive Abilities in Instructional and Test Settings - A computer-implemented method for administering and analyzing electronic testing includes providing a non-English speaking student a computer-implemented standardized testing interface configured to administer a standardized test including one or more test question sets stored in an electronic database. Each test question set administration includes providing a test question demonstration animation for a demonstration test question to be solved through non-linguistic methods, providing at least a first solvable test question animation, the subject matter of the solvable test question correlated to the subject matter of the demonstration test questions, wherein the solvable test question is solved by the student using non-linguistic methods. The testing method further includes providing to an educator a computer-implemented standardized testing analysis engine configured to monitor and analyze one or more activities of the user during the administration of the test question set.08-11-2011

John H. Bauman, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110153393SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND INCREASING SALES AT A CASH REGISTER - The present invention includes a Point-of-Sale and/or Customer Relationship Management system, which can be used to increase sales by providing an offer to a purchaser using data relating to the purchaser, the purchase, or any other relevant data. The offer can be shown to a purchaser on a display with or without sound. Further, the present invention can also be used to promote new products or services, provide additional advertising or promotions that may or may not be a targeted best-fit at these locations, and measure the sales and up-selling at these locations and/or provide a platform for training employees to better sell, up-sell and promote their respective products and services. Further, the data can be read in from the Point-of-Sale system or any other relevant source and can be analyzed and then displayed based on rules and a weighted scale.06-23-2011

Jonathan Douglas Bauman, Odessa, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090165601Backup wrench - The benefit of and the practical side of the improvement, by adding the retaining shoulder to the jaws of the wrench on the box-end and the open-end parts of the wrench, is the decline of slippage and limited loss of control of the tightening or removal procedure, producing an ease of maintaining one's position on the bolt or nut when the vibration of an impact wrench is incorporated or manual procedures, no matter how precarious the position or how open the position is to the mechanic, technician, or untrained shop help. This Backup Wrench does not allow the nut or bolt to skip through the jaws of the wrench whether on open-end or box-end as it has a built-in stop. The stop holds the nut but alls the bolt to protrude without affecting the Backup Wrench's position. Sizes range from ¼″ on up to any size desired—American or Metric.07-02-2009

Joseph Bauman, Somerset, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110244496HIV REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention provides engineered novel variants of human immunodeficiency virus reverse transcriptase (HIV-RT) capable of being expressed in large quantity and that with polymerase and RNase H activity in a form that facilitates crystallization and high resolution structure resolution following X-ray diffraction. The present invention facilitates high resolution determination of RT in complexes with RT drugs and RT inhibitors, and provides methods for systematic generation of variants and for structure based identification and design of novel RT inhibitors.10-06-2011

Joseph D. Bauman, New Brunswick, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130090300INHIBITORS OF INFLUENZA ENDONUCLEASE ACTIVITY AND TOOLS FOR THEIR DISCOVERY - The invention provides inhibitors of influenza endonuclease activity and tools for their discovery.04-11-2013

Joseph W. Bauman, Cabool, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100186646STITCH QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM - A stitcher is provided that includes a needle configured to place stitches in a fabric that is moved therethrough. The stitcher includes a sensor positioned below the fabric to monitor stitches placed in the fabric. A microcontroller is provided configured to receive data from the sensor and, based on such data, to compare one or more attributes of the monitored stitches with one or more predetermined parameters relating at least one attribute of the fabric. The predetermined parameter may be either hardcoded inn the microcontroller or input by a user of the stitcher prior to beginning operation of the machine. When the attributes of the monitored stitches fall outside of the predetermined parameters, the microcontroller initiates notification of the user.07-29-2010
20100294185METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INERTIAL STITCH REGULATION - A stitcher is provided that includes a needle to stitch a workpiece, a motor to operate the needle, and a stitch regulator in communication with and capable of controlling a speed of the motor. A controller is in communication with the stitch regulator. The stitcher also includes at least one accelerometer in communication with the controller to determine an acceleration of the stitcher with respect to the workpiece. A signal representing the acceleration of the stitcher with respect to the workpiece is utilized to adjust the operation of the needle as necessary.11-25-2010

Joy Patricia Bauman, Neehah, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120035563Absorbent Articles with Intricate Graphics - Absorbent articles are disclosed that have been printed with active graphics alone or in combination with permanent graphics to create a wetness indicator. Different active graphic compositions and/or permanent graphic compositions are combined so as to make the wetness indicator very prominent on the article. In addition, when the absorbent article is wetted, the active graphics undergo a change that is easily noticed by the wearer or the caregiver for the wearer. In one embodiment, for instance, active graphics are positioned within a distinctive frame. The frame focuses a person's attention onto the active graphics. The active graphics fill most of the surface area of the frame such that when the absorbent article is wetted, a clearly noticeable change occurs.02-09-2012

Julie E. Bauman, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120269818METHODS FOR TREATING INFECTION BY HPV - We describe herein methods for treating HPV infections and medical conditions caused by HPV infections. Generally, the methods include administering to a subject exhibiting at least one symptom or clinical sign of HPV infection a composition that includes an EGFR signaling inhibitor in an amount effective to ameliorate the at least one symptom or clinical sign of HPV infection.10-25-2012

Keith Bauman, Oxford, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120205982UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING AN ISOLATED NEUTRAL REFERENCE - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system includes an AC input configured to be coupled to an AC power source, an AC output configured to be coupled to a load and a power converter circuit coupled to the AC input and the AC output and configured to selectively provide power to the load from the AC power source and an auxiliary power source. The UPS system further includes a control circuit operatively coupled to the power converter circuit and configured to generate at least one galvanically isolated neutral reference from the AC power source and/or from the AC output and to control the power converter circuit responsive to the generated at least one neutral reference. In particular, the control circuit may be configured to generate the neutral reference from a three-wire AC connection.08-16-2012

Kevin P. Bauman, Columbus, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110107709TRUSS TOWER LEG REINFORCING SYSTEM - A reinforced triangular truss column having two vertical pipe reinforcing columns added to the three rods of the truss column is provided. Also provided is a method of reinforcing triangular truss columns comprising adding two vertical pipe reinforcing columns to a triangular truss column.05-12-2011

Lynn E. Bauman, Ephrata, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226407BIT HOLDING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A POWER TOOL - An apparatus includes a rotatable device, which may be a keyless chuck, a keyless chuck adapter, a collet chuck, a collet adapter, a set screw bit retaining chuck, or a set screw bit retaining adapter. The rotatable device is configured to be mounted to a power tool for rotational driving of the rotatable device. The rotatable device is configured to receive a first bit device detachably mounted in the rotatable device for powering rotational movement of the first bit device. A mounting section having at least one flat secant side is defined on the rotatable device, which is capable of being rotatably driven by the power tool. The mounting section includes at least one locking mechanism on it. The generally cylindrical mounting section is adapted for insertion in and engagement with a bit holding attachment.09-18-2008

Mark Bauman, Marlton, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110226265CREATION AND IMPLANTATION OF AN ARTIFICIAL NAIL FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEFORMED OR MISSING NAILS - The creation and implantation of an artificial nail in the treatment of deformed or missing nails includes preparing the nail bed. A polypropylene mesh is applied and anchored to the nail bed. KeryFlex is applied to the polypropylene mesh.09-22-2011
20110276065CREATION AND IMPLANTATION OF AN ARTIFICIAL NAIL FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEFORMED OR MISSING NAILS - The creation and implantation of an artificial nail in the treatment of deformed or missing nails includes preparing the nail bed. A polypropylene mesh is applied and anchored to the nail bed. Nail restoration material is applied to the polypropylene mesh. The nail restoration material is secured by regenerated nail tissue growing through the openings of the mesh whereby the mesh acts as an interface for the nail bed and the nail restoration material.11-10-2011

Mark G. Bauman, Englewood, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100138868CROSS-CHANNEL INTERSTITIAL PROGRAM PROMOTION - According to the invention, a method for generating a personalized menu promoting other video programs available from a video content delivery system is disclosed. The video content delivery system provides a plurality of channels of video content simultaneously. In one step, it is determined that a triggering event has occurred with a video content delivery conduit. First information about one or more users is gathered. The one or more users are associated with an account with the video content delivery system. Alternative video programs are determined and personalized for the one or more users based, at least in part, upon the first information. The context for the triggering event is analyzed to produce second information. A configuration of the personalized menu is determined based, at least in part, upon the second information. The personalized menu is formulated for presentment to the one or more users. The personalized menu comprises links to the alternative video programs06-03-2010

Mitchell A. Bauman US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130132061JUST-IN-TIME STATIC TRANSLATION SYSTEM FOR EMULATED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - A computing system and method of executing a software program and translation of instructions for an emulated computing environment. The computing system includes a programmable circuit capable of executing native instructions of a first instruction set architecture and incapable of executing non-native instructions of a second instruction set architecture. The emulator operates within an interface layer and translates non-native applications hosted within an emulated operating system for execution. The computing system includes translated memory banks defined at least in part by the emulated operating system and capable of native execution on the programmable circuit, where the emulated operating system is incapable of execution on the programmable circuit. The computing system includes a linker configured to manage association of at least one of the one or more translated memory banks to the interface layer for native execution by the programmable circuit in place of a corresponding bank of non-native instructions.05-23-2013
20130132063SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEBUGGING JUST-IN-TIME STATIC TRANSLATION IN AN EMULATED SYSTEM - Systems and methods for testing and validation of translated memory banks used in an emulated system are disclosed. One method includes translating one or more banks of non-native instructions into one or more banks of native instructions executable in a computing system having a native instruction set architecture. The one or more banks of non-native instructions define one or more tests of execution of a non-native instruction set architecture. The method also includes loading a memory with instructions and data defined according to the non-native instruction set architecture and addressed by the one or more tests, and triggering, by an emulator, execution of the translated one or more banks of native instructions. The method further includes, upon detection of an error during execution of the translated one or more banks of native instructions, identifying an error in execution of the non-native instruction set architecture by the computing system.05-23-2013

Natan Bauman, Cheshire, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080273733HEARING AID SYSTEM - An exemplary hearing aid system includes a receiver unit configured and positioned within the user's ear canal so as to minimize insertion loss and/or occlusion effect.11-06-2008

Patent applications by Natan Bauman, Cheshire, CT US

Nicholas Bauman, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130023035REGULATION OF TOXIN AND ANTITOXIN GENES FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTAINMENT - The present invention relates to the regulation of a toxin and/or antitoxin genes in a genetically engineered microorganism, such as cyanobacterial or eukaryotic algal strains, in particular for preventing unintentional and/or uncontrolled spread of the microorganisms. The present invention also includes methods of controlling the growth and/or survival of the engineered microorganism01-24-2013

Patrick S. Bauman, Ballwin, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110084794IMMERSION WELL ASSEMBLY - An immersion well assembly may include a thermistor housing defining a first axial passage and a thermistor wire collar axially secured to the thermistor housing and defining a second axial passage. The second axial passage may receive a thermistor wire and may axially fix the thermistor wire relative to the thermistor housing.04-14-2011

Paul Bauman, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120047435SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT OF LIVE SOUND SYSTEM - A computing system automates the configuration and management of a live sound system that includes a processor and memory for building in a GUI of a display a representation of the live sound system for a venue. The system loads a venue template that includes loudspeaker arrays and related properties including a setup configuration of the loudspeaker arrays and tuning data for constituent loudspeakers that are operable to provide an audio coverage pattern for the venue. The system overlays on top of the representation of the loudspeaker arrays a wiring circuit representation indicating interconnections of the loudspeakers that define bandpass inputs for each array. The system generates a plurality of amplifiers in the representation to drive the arrays, and associates amplifier channels of the amplifiers with the bandpass inputs. The amplifier channels include representations of output channels of DSPs coupled with respective amplifier channels. The system loads tuning data into respective representation of the DSP and/or amplifiers based on configurations of the associated loudspeakers to complete virtual configuration. The representations of the devices and connections may be matched with physical devices of the live sound system and the tuning data sent down to the physical DSPs and/or amplifiers for their configuration.02-23-2012
20120121105SYSTEM FOR NETWORKED ROUTING OF AUDIO IN A LIVE SOUND SYSTEM - A system to automate networked routing of audio in a live sound system includes a computing device having a processor and memory and in which the live sound system is configurable for a venue. The memory includes instructions executable by the processor to route audio signals over a network based on user selection of source audio signals from at least one transmitting audio device and on logical grouping of loudspeakers by the user from within a graphical user interface. The processor, for each receiving audio device channel of the group of loudspeakers (such as bandpass inputs), identifies power amplifiers and/or digital signal processors (DSPs) (which may be integrated within a powered loudspeaker) through which to route the selected source audio signals; and then routes the selected source audio signals from the selected transmitting audio device over the network to the receiving audio device channels through channels of the identified power amplifiers and/or DSPs.05-17-2012

R. Erich Bauman, Duluth, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120314185SILICONE HYDROGEL LENSES WITH NANO-TEXTURED SURFACES - The invention is related to a method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens having a nano-textured surface which mimics the surface texture of cornea of human eye. A method of the invention comprises creating a prime coating having nano-textures through controlled imbibition and/or depositions of a reactive polymeric coating material and fixing the nano-textures by crosslinking a hydrophilic polymeric material onto the prime coating to form a crosslinked polymeric coating that perserves the nano-textures of the prime coating and provides a nano-textured surface to the contact lens.12-13-2012

Robert W. Bauman, North Canton, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100293740CLEANING MACHINE FOR CLEANING A SURFACE - A cleaning machine for cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning machine includes a base assembly that moves along the surface and a liquid distribution system associated with the base assembly for distributing the cleaning solution to the cleaning surface. A suction nozzle assembly is mounted to the base assembly and includes a front nozzle portion and a rear nozzle portion. The front nozzle portion defines a fluid flow path having an inlet opening and an outlet opening and the rear nozzle portion defines a fluid flow path having an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for applying suction to draw the cleaning solution and dirt from the surface and through the suction nozzle assembly. The fluid flow path of the front nozzle portion is closed in response to the base assembly moving in one of the forward direction and rear direction. The fluid flow path of the rear nozzle portion is closed in response to the base assembly moving in other one of the forward and rear direction.11-25-2010

Patent applications by Robert W. Bauman, North Canton, OH US

Satoru W. Bauman, Kingston, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090071192Jewelry with Plural Gemstones Exhibiting Sequentially Variegated Light Reflectance - A jewelry arrangement with plural gemstones exhibiting variegated light reflectance with a body portion, a plurality of through-holes in the body portion, and a plurality of gemstones retained relative to first and second openings of each through-hole. A light chamber is defined by each through-hole and the gemstones whereby light can reach the portions of the gemstones retained adjacent to the first openings only after passing through the gemstone retained relative to the second opening of that through-hole and vice versa. The gemstones retained relative to the first openings can be substantially clear, and the gemstones retained relative to the second openings can be colored. The jewelry arrangement can comprise a ring, an earring, or any other structure. Where the jewelry arrangement is a ring, clear stones, such as diamonds, can be retained along an outer surface of the shank and colored stones, such as rubies, can be disposed along an inner surface of the shank.03-19-2009

Shannon Bauman, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130024283Using per document or document type performance of ad configurations in ad serving decisions - An ad configuration that works well (or best) for a given document or a given type of document is determined and/or used. For example, advertisements having different advertisement configurations may be served with different instances of a given document of a document type. Performance of the different advertisement configurations for at least one of the given document and document type may be tracked. A preferred advertisement configuration for at least one of the given document and document type may then be determined using the tracked performance of the different advertisement configurations. Finally, the determined preferred advertisement configuration may be associated with the at least one of a given document and document type. Once such an association has been determined (or accepted), document information of a document to be provided with advertisements may be accepted, and a document type of the document may be determined using the document information. The preferred advertisement configuration associated with the determined document type may then be determined, and advertisements may be served with the document in accordance with the determined preferred ad configuration.01-24-2013

Shannon P. Bauman, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110264533Profile Advertisements - In one aspect, this application describes a method for determining personal advertisements for display with personal content in an online social network. The method includes obtaining personal content for a first member of an online social network, and obtaining information that characterizes a personal advertisement that advertises a second member of the online social network. The method also includes comparing the personal content for the first member to the information that characterizes the personal advertisement to determine whether the personal advertisement is related to the personal content for the first member, without determining whether the first member is related to the second member in the online social network. The method also includes providing the personal advertisement for display with the document for the first member in response to determining that the information that characterizes the personal advertisement is related to the personal content for the first member.10-27-2011
20110276480Profile Advertisements - In one aspect, this application describes a method for determining personal advertisements for display with search results. The method includes receiving a query that corresponds to content associated with members of an online social network, generating search results that are responsive to the query, and obtaining information that characterizes a personal advertisement that advertises a particular member of the online social network. The method also includes comparing information associated with the search results to the information that characterizes the personal advertisement to determine whether the personal advertisement is related to the search results. The method also includes providing the personal advertisement for display with the search results in response to determining that the information that characterizes the personal advertisement is related to the search results.11-10-2011

Susanne Bauman, Durham, NC US

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20120134951Topical Gels and Methods of Using the Same - Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are topical gels that may release nitric oxide. Also provided are methods of using such topical gels in the treatment of wounds and other skin ailments. The topical gels comprise diazeniutndiolate-functionalized polysiloxane macromolecules.05-31-2012
20120136323Wound Dressings, Methods of Using the Same and Methods of Forming the Same - Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are wound dressings that include a polymer matrix and nitric oxide-releasing polysiloxane macromolecules within and/or on the polymer matrix. Also provided are wound dressing kits and methods of using and forming such wound dressings.05-31-2012
20120156163METHODS OF DECREASING SEBUM PRODUCTION IN THE SKIN - Provided herein are methods of using gaseous nitric oxide and/or at least one nitric oxide source to or decrease sebum production in the skin of a subject. In some embodiments, the nitric oxide source includes small molecule and/or macromolecular NO-releasing compounds.06-21-2012

William A. Bauman, New Rochelle, NY US

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20090092985Screening tools for discovery of novel anabolic agents - The disclosure provides nucleic acids including the polynucleotide sequence of the human MAFbx core promoter involved in muscle specific expression. Also provided are reporters operably linked to a polynucleotide sequence including MAFbx transcription regulatory sequences, and constructs including polynucleotides that encode reporters and other polynucleotide sequences operably linked to the MAFbx core transcription regulatory sequence. Systems for identifying agents that inhibit muscle loss and/or increase muscle mass or tone are also provided.04-09-2009

William E. Bauman, Philadelphia, PA US

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20130036249PREEMPTIVE GUEST MERGING FOR VIRTUALIZATION HYPERVISORS - Aspects of the present invention provide a solution for managing memory in a shared virtual computing environment. A page that is to be stored in the memory of the host in the virtual computing environment is obtained from a guest. The page is analyzed to compute an identifier for the page. This identifier is compared with other identifiers of other pages that are currently stored in the memory to determine whether the identical page is already stored in the memory. If the identical page is currently stored in the memory, a link to that page is stored in the portion of the memory that is allocated to the guest.02-07-2013