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Adam Beasley, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20100058157 | System And Method For Analyzing A Plurality Of Information Systems - A system for analyzing an information system comprising a computer readable medium; and a set of computer readable instructions embodied in the computer readable medium for transmitting an audit application to a first store controller so that the audit application can generate audit data representing audit information from the first store controller, receiving audit data from the first store controller, transmitting an audit application to a second store controller so that the audit application can generate audit data representing audit information from the second store controller, receiving audit data from the second store controller, determining a comparison basis according to the audit information from the first store controller, comparing the audit date from the second store controller to the comparison basis, generating a set of comparison data resulting from the comparison, displaying items from the second store controller that are different from the comparison basis. | 03-04-2010 |
Benjamin Beasley, San Jose, CA US
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| 20110289495 | SOFTWARE UPDATE MANAGEMENT - A software update method permits a local software update server to act as an update source for client computer systems in its local network. The local update server provides updates for one or more specified groups of client computers. In one disclosed embodiment, the method includes receiving software updates at a local server, receiving (at the local server) an update request from a client computer system and sending the client a list identifying one or more applicable updates (e.g., a catalog of available update packages) based on the client computer's membership in one or more of a plurality of user groups. In another embodiment, a single local server may supply update services for client computer systems belonging to a plurality of specified computer groups. | 11-24-2011 |
Brent E. Beasley, Fairfax, VA US
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| 20100065469 | METHOD FOR ON-LINE MONITORING OF WAX CRYSTALLIZATION - The determination of wax crystal particle size and population is used to monitor the performance of wax crystallizers used in lubricant oil processing using solvent dewaxing. The wax crystal particle size is monitored using online measurements. The information obtained from on-line monitoring is then used to control crystallization in the dewaxing equipment in order to optimize performance of the dewaxing units. | 03-18-2010 |
Christopher Ryan Beasley, East Peoria, IL US
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| 20120103704 | Integrated Track Adjustment/Recoil System Unit And Track Type Machine Using Same - A track type machine includes an integrated track adjustment/recoil system unit cantilever mounted in a track roller frame, and operable to resist movement of the idler along a recoil line. The integrated track adjustment/recoil system unit includes track adjust cylinder that is attached to a gas cylinder by a joining component that has two sets of identical external threads mated to the track adjust cylinder and the gas cylinder respectively. A track adjust piston is partially received in the track adjust cylinder, and a recoil piston is positioned in the gas cylinder. The recoil piston and the gas cylinder define a gas volume. The recoil piston, the gas cylinder, the joining component, the track adjust cylinder and the track adjust piston define a grease volume. Track tensioning is adjusted by adjusting the amount of grease in the grease volume, and the recoil action is adjusted by setting the gas pressure in the gas volume. | 05-03-2012 |
Danny L. Beasley, Mukilteo, WA US
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| 20110010632 | COMPUTER INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - A computerized switching system for coupling a workstation to a remotely located computer. A signal conditioning unit receives keyboard and mouse signals generated by a workstation and generates a data packet which is transmitted to a central crosspoint switch. The packet is routed through a crosspoint switch to another signal conditioning unit located at a remotely located computer. The second signal conditioning unit applies the keyboard and mouse commands to the keyboard and mouse connectors of the computer as if the keyboard and mouse were directly coupled to the remote computer. Video signals produced by the remote computer are transmitted through the crosspoint switch to the workstation. Horizontal and vertical sync signals are encoded on to the video signals to reduce the number of cables that extend between the workstation and the remote computer. The signal conditioning units connected to the workstations include an onscreen programming circuit that produces menus for the user on a video display of the workstation. | 01-13-2011 |
Dennis B. Beasley, Oswego, IL US
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| 20100023930 | SOFTWARE TOOL FOR SCENARIO-BASED CODE INSPECTIONS - A computer program product for scenario-based source code inspection is provided. The computer program product comprises a computer-usable data carrier storing instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to display a plurality of functions, the plurality of functions comprising: a first function for creating one or more scenario paths in the source code by providing the ability to create hyperlinks from subroutine/macro calls to the subroutine or macro source in the code and commentary addition; and a second function for inspecting code in execution order and inspecting uninspected lines of code by providing the ability to annotate the code with any errors and observations found and mark lines inspected. | 01-28-2010 |
Denny D. Beasley, La Grange Park, IL US
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| 20100147089 | FORCE/ENERGY RE-VECTORING DEVICE - Apparatus ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110279037 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING THERMIONIC DEVICES TO RECOVER ENERGY FROM LIGHT SOURCES AND OTHER ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES - A lamp having a light emitting diode, a pettier device, a heat sink, a translucent thermally conductive window, and an optical fluid. The pettier device is in thermal communication with the light emitting diode and converts a waste thermal energy discharged by the light emitting diode into an electrical energy. Conductors transfer the electrical energy from the pettier device to a boost circuit which converts a level of a voltage associated with the electrical energy output from the pettier device to a higher, more useful value. The heat sink transfers a second thermal energy from the pettier device. The optical fluid is located between the translucent thermally conductive window and the light emitting diode. The optical fluid has an angle of diffraction having an intermediate value relative to an angle of diffraction associated with the light emitting diode and an angle of diffraction associated with the translucent thermally conductive window. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110279052 | VARIABLE LOAD LINE GAS CURVE INTERCEPT METHOD TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM EFFICIENCY - The operation of gas discharge devices involves stabilizing drive stage with a highly dynamic load exhibiting both negative resistance and non-linear behavior. Stabilization is typically accomplished by inserting impedance in series with the plasma load so the combination impedance has a voltage division that is characterized by the intersection of the linear series impedance and the instantaneous voltage-current. This is stable as long as there is an ample excess of voltage driving the plasma/series impedance complex. However providing series impedance that insures stable operation over varying power levels, lamp types/chemistries and changes resulting from aging can lead to inefficient operation as a result of either high voltage/power drops in the series impedance or a high source voltage driving smaller impedance. A method to optimize the series impedance and driving voltage through a dynamic adjustment process of both the voltage and impedance parameters to provide stable gas plasma drive and maximize system efficiency is described. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120056645 | Analog to Digital Acquisition Eliminating Uncertainty of Level Test in High Noise Environments - A method of determining the quality of a sensed signal has capturing, comparing, categorizing, and a decision-making steps. The capturing step is used to capture a plurality of signals. A magnitude of each of the plurality of signals is compared to a predetermined value to determine a relationship between each of the plurality of signals to the predetermined value. A result of each comparison is categorized according to one of a plurality of predetermined criteria. The categorizing step is repeated at least until a predetermined number of results has been reached in at least one of the plurality of predetermined criteria. A decision is made based on which of the plurality of predetermined criteria reaches the predetermined number. | 03-08-2012 |
Donathan G. Beasley, Memphis, TN US
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| 20090087394 | PHOTOSTABILIZATION OF OCTYL TRIAZONE - Methods and compositions useful in enhancing protection from UV radiation, the compositions containing octyl triazone and diethylthexyl syringylidene malonate in an amount effective to photostabilize octyl triazone. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090098070 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS WITH LOW EYE-STING AND HIGH SPF - Sunscreen compositions that prevent, reduce or minimize eye-stinging while maintaining a high level of SPF protection. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090155194 | ENHANCED PHOTOSTABILITY OF AVOBENZONE IN THE PRESENCE OF ZINC OXIDE USING PHOSPHATE-BASED EMULSIFIERS - The photostability of avobenzone in a sunscreen composition in the presence of zinc oxide is stabilized against photodegradation using phosphate-based emulsifiers. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090189090 | METHOD OF SELECTING ANTIOXIDANTS FOR USE IN TOPICALLY APPLIED COMPOSITIONS - Antioxidant-containing compositions and methods for confirming antioxidant activity of a composition formulated for topical application to skin. Methods for testing a composition for ability to inhibit both ultraviolet radiation-induced lipid peroxidation on skin and ultraviolet radiation-induced reactive oxygen species formation in the stratum corneum. Compositions and methods for treating and preventing photodamage to skin. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090232754 | ENHANCED PHOTOSTABILITY OF SUNCARE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AVOBENZONE - The photostability of avobenzone in a sunscreen composition is stabilized against photodegradation using menthyl anthranilate. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100272657 | ENHANCED EFFICIENCY OF SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS - Compositions comprising UV blocking agents, a film forming polymer containing acid groups and a neutralizing agent; compositions and methods for increasing the SPF of a composition by neutralizing at least a portion of the acid groups of the film forming agent with the neutralizing agent. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100272658 | ENHANCED EFFICIENCY OF SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS - Compositions comprising UV blocking agents, a film forming polymer containing acid groups and a neutralizing agent; compositions and methods for increasing the SPF of a composition by neutralizing at least a portion of the acid groups of the film forming agent with the neutralizing agent. | 10-28-2010 |
Ellen Beasley, Burlingame, CA US
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| 20120010274 | GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH PSORIASIS, METHODS OF DETECTION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with psoriasis and related pathologies. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, including groups of nucleic acid molecules that may be used as a signature marker set, such as a haplotype, a diplotype, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection. | 01-12-2012 |
Ellen M. Beasley, Darnestown, MD US
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| 20090074767 | Isolated human phosphodiesterase proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding human phosphodiesterase proteins, and uses thereof - The present invention provides amino acid sequences of peptides that are encoded by genes within the human genome, the phosphodiesterase peptides of the present invention. The present invention specifically provides isolated peptide and nucleic acid molecules, methods of identifying orthologs and paralogs of the phosphodiesterase peptides, and methods of identifying modulators of the phosphodiesterase peptides. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090082273 | Isolated human protease proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding human protease proteins, and uses thereof - The present invention provides amino acid sequences of peptides that are encoded by genes within the human genome, the protease peptides of the present invention. The present invention specifically provides isolated peptide and nucleic acid molecules, methods of identifying orthologs and paralogs of the protease peptides, and methods of identifying modulators of the protease peptides. | 03-26-2009 |
Garland B. Beasley, El Dorado, AR US
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| 20110071914 | Method and Apparatus for Secure Transaction Management - Methods and apparatuses for secure transaction management are provided. An example method may include verifying that a mobile terminal identifier is registered with an account, generating an authorization code, and verifying that the received authorization code matches the authorization code stored in association with the account, and the received customer verification number matches the customer verification number associated with the account. The example method may also include providing for transmission of a verification reply to authorize the transaction. | 03-24-2011 |
Gary Beasley, Menifee, CA US
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| 20100053544 | GLASSES WITH TWO POSITION LENSES - Glasses such as bifocals, which have refractive lenses which are rotatable at least between two positions. A manual control rotates the lenses such that if bifocal, the relatively small, high magnification zone of each lens can be moved to a high position opposed to the usual low position of fixed bifocals. The user is spared the necessity of holding the head at an awkward posture when viewing overhead objects. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110121081 | FINANCIAL CARD HAVING INTEGRATED BALANCE CALCULATION - An electronically operated card such as a debit or credit card, having internal data handling capabilities. The card may include in addition to a conventional magnetic strip, a data processor, a display, an on-off switch which may be a biometric switch, a power supply which may comprise a capacitor with or without a photovoltaic cell, and data busses enabling communication with external devices. The card may be used in combination with an external docking station which may be communicably connected to personal computers and to communications devices such as cellular telephones. The data processor may have programming enabling the card to perform functions which may be conventionally performed at card swiping terminals, automatic teller machines, and the like, such as balance reporting, funds transfers, purchase authorizations, displaying notices from such terminals and machines, and the like. | 05-26-2011 |
James Beasley, Simi Valley, CA US
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| 20100183025 | VIRTUAL LINKING USING A WIRELESS DEVICE - A system and method for virtual linking a wireless device to another device is disclosed herein. The system includes an access point and a controller configured to mediate transmissions between the wireless device and the another device. The system further includes a virtual device table and a permissions filter to ensure virtual linking between devices that have matching access right and requested services. The wireless device and the another device may have the same or dissimilar protocols. | 07-22-2010 |
Jim C. Beasley, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090216216 | METHODS OF PERFORMING A POWER INJECTION PROCEDURE - Methods of performing a power injection procedure are described. One method includes taking an x-ray of a subcutaneously implanted access port in a patient to determine whether the access port includes a radiographic feature indicating that the access port is suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second through the access port, identifying the indicating radiographic feature on the x-ray, and flowing a fluid through the access port at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20120046562 | RECONFIRMATION OF ECG-ASSISTED CATHETER TIP PLACEMENT - Reconfirmation of the position of a catheter intravascularly placed with the assistance of ECG signals of the patient is disclosed, thus assisting in determination of subsequent catheter displacement within the patient vasculature. In one embodiment a method for reconfirming a position of an indwelling medical device within a body of a patient comprises first placing the medical device within the body of the patient using ECG signals of the patient. A first ECG signal profile relating to an initial position of the indwelling medical device after initial placement of the medical device is stored. A second ECG signal profile relating to the position of the indwelling medical device at a time subsequent to initial placement of the medical device is then acquired. The first ECG signal profile is compared with the second ECG signal profile to determine whether displacement of the indwelling medical device has occurred. | 02-23-2012 |
John L. Beasley, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090039605 | LARGE-BORE, MEDIUM-SPEED DIESEL ENGINE HAVING PISTON CROWN BOWL WITH ACUTE RE-ENTRANT ANGLE - A large-bore (at least 180 mm diameter) diesel engine cylinder configuration featuring a piston crown bowl having an acute re-entrant angle and, optionally, an anti-polish ring. The acute re-entrant angle crown bowl involves a maximum radius of the crown bowl exceeding a minimum crown bowl radius, wherein the maximum crown bowl radius is located farther from the squish face than is the minimum crown bowl radius. The acute re-entrant angle crown bowl applied to large-bore, medium-speed diesel engines yields an improvement in performance and emissions characteristics. The anti-polish ring may be integrally formed with the cylinder liner and used in any internal combustion engine. | 02-12-2009 |
Kevin S. Beasley, Cumming, GA US
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| 20100019855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING PROGRAMMABLE FIXED FREQUENCY DIGITALLY CONTROLLED OSCILLATORS FOR MULTIRATE LOW JITTER FREQUENCY SYNTHESIS - The disclosure provides systems and methods for programmable fixed frequency digitally controlled oscillators for multirate low jitter frequency synthesis. The present invention utilizes a digital control element, such as a complex programmable logic device (CPLD) or field programmable gate array (FPGA), to monitor the frequency offset of a DCO with respect to one or more timing module (TM) references. The frequency offset is measured by aligning the phase of a DCO feedback divider to the phase of a reference divider, and then counting the number of pulses in the DCO between the falling edges of the feedback to determine a frequency error. Falling edge detection is used to determine a sign of the error. The digital control element then calculates a frequency correction based on a linear scaling factor to send a new control word to the DCO to reduce the frequency error. | 01-28-2010 |
Mark A. Beasley, South Bend, IN US
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| 20090294712 | HIGH FLOW PROPORTIONAL VALVE - In one embodiment of the invention, a valve apparatus is provided to proportionally control fluid flow. The valve apparatus includes a housing having a valve body with an inlet port having a valve seat and an outlet port; a valve assembly including an armature, a movable fluid control member, and at least one spring biasing the valve assembly into a closed position, a diaphragm in contact with the valve seat of the inlet port when the valve is in the closed position, and a poppet plate backing the diaphragm, in contact with the fluid control member and extending beyond the valve seat on the inlet port. The valve apparatus also has a solenoid assembly including an electromagnetic coil and a pole piece, the solenoid moves the armature when energized to allow fluid to flow through the valve apparatus. | 12-03-2009 |
Martin W. Beasley, Cary, NC US
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| 20090041839 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an allosteric adenosine A | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110144027 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for promoting wound healing. The invention also relates to methods of making pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed comprising an effective amount of a 2-alkoxyadenosine or 2-aralkoxyadenosine, about 10% to about 70% w/w propylene glycol and a thickening agent. | 06-16-2011 |
Matthew Beasley, Dallas, OR US
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| 20100089442 | Three-terminal Two-junction Phtovoltaic Cells and Method of Use - A method of operating a multi-junction photovoltaic cell with junctions connected in series includes operating each junction at a different, respective maximum power point. A photovoltaic circuit includes: at least one multi-junction photovoltaic cell, comprising at least first, second, and third terminals; a first junction of the photovoltaic cell positioned intermediate the first and second terminals; a second junction of the photovoltaic cell positioned intermediate the second and third terminals; and a device for independently setting current flow through the first junction and the second junction to allow for maximum power point operation of each junction, the device for setting current flow being connected to the second terminal. | 04-15-2010 |
Matthew David Beasley, Dallas, OR US
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| 20090303299 | INK CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND INK LEVEL SENSING SYSTEM FOR AN INKJET CARTRIDGE - An ink containment system for an inkjet cartridge, for storing ink for printing, comprises a rigid basin member and a rigid moveable plate. A flexible membrane is affixed to a surface of the basin member and to a surface of the plate forming an ink reservoir within the basin member, plate and flexible membrane. A spring-biased mechanism is disposed between the basin member and plate, for biasing the plate apart from the basin member, generating a negative pressure within the ink reservoir and the basin member remaining stationary relative to the movement of the plate. The basin member has a bowl-like configuration and the spring is seated within the reservoir in such a way that when the ink reservoir has collapsed due to depletion of ink, the flexible membrane and moveable plate are substantially flush with surfaces of the basin member. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert A. Beasley, Cleveland, TN US
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| 20110154571 | Abduction Pillow - A hip abduction pillow is used to prevent to post operative hip dislocation of a patient that received a hip prosthesis. The hip abduction pillow may be integrally formed rigid foam or other suitable material and enables a single person to rotate the patient from side to side with virtually no risk of post operative hip dislocation while minimizing pressure on a patient's heels to virtually eliminate heel pressure sores. The hip abduction pillow includes a base portion; a support portion; and a spacer portion. The hip abduction pillow is self-supporting and can support the patient in two stable alternative rotated positions without the need for a pillow or other support material to maintain a patient in a rotated position. | 06-30-2011 |
Robert E. Beasley, Germantown, TN US
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| 20090051503 | WIRELESS TIMER SYSTEM - A wireless timer system ( | 02-26-2009 |
Rudy Beasley, Rohnert Park, CA US
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| 20120108922 | Implantable Medical Sensor and Fixation System - An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108986 | Implantable Medical Sensor and Fixation System - An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together. | 05-03-2012 |
William J. Beasley, Athol, ID US
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| 20100039773 | Narrow Gap Spray Cooling in a Globally Cooled Enclosure - Electronic circuit boards are arranged as respective parallel pairs defining a narrow gap there between. One or more such pairs of boards are supported within a hermitically sealable housing and cooled by way of spraying an atomized liquid coolant from a plurality of nozzles into each narrow gap. Transfer of heat from the circuit boards results in vaporization of at least some of the atomized liquid within the narrow gap. The housing further serves to guide a circulation of vapors out of each narrow gap, back toward the nozzles, and back into each narrow gap. A heat exchanger exhausts heat from the housing and overall system, wherein vapor is condensed back to liquid phase during contact and heat transfer therewith. Condensed liquid is collected and re-pressurized for delivery back to the nozzles such that a sustained cooling operation is performed. | 02-18-2010 |
William R. Beasley, Los Altos, CA US
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| 20110152738 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DRESSING APPLICATORS - Devices, kits and methods described herein may be for wound healing, including the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids by applying and/or maintaining a pre-determined strain in an elastic skin treatment device that is then affixed to the skin surface using skin adhesives to transfer a generally planar force from the bandage to the skin surface. Applicators are used to apply and/or maintain the strains, and some of the applicators are further configured to provide at least some mechanical advantage to the user when exerting loads onto the skin treatment device. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120035521 | SEGMENTED SKIN TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, kits and methods described herein may be for wound healing, including the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids by applying and/or maintaining a pre-determined strain in an elastic skin treatment device that is then affixed to the skin surface using skin adhesives to transfer a generally planar force from the bandage to the skin surface. Applicators are used to apply and/or maintain the strains, and some of the applicators are further configured to provide at least some mechanical advantage to the user when exerting loads onto the skin treatment device. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120046590 | SKIN STRAINING DEVICES AND METHODS - A skin frame or other skin straining device strains skin on each side of a wound where a wound has been closed to off load stresses at the wound site. A dressing may be applied to the strained skin. The dressing may be integral with one or more elements of the skin straining device. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120083724 | SEGMENTED SKIN TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, kits and methods described herein may be for wound healing, including the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids by applying and/or maintaining a pre-determined strain in an elastic skin treatment device that is then affixed to the skin surface using skin adhesives to transfer a generally planar force from the bandage to the skin surface. Applicators are used to apply and/or maintain the strains, and some of the applicators are further configured to provide at least some mechanical advantage to the user when exerting loads onto the skin treatment device. | 04-05-2012 |