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Adrienne Becker, Beverly Hills, CA US
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| 20090271481 | Online Idea Collaboration - A computing device for online idea collaboration includes a processor, and a computer readable storage medium. The processor creates a publishing module programmed to allow authors to publish ideas, the publishing module including an interface that requests various information regarding each of the ideas. The processor creates a ratings module programmed to allow reviewers to rate each of the ideas, the ratings module presenting questions to the reviewers to allow the reviewers to rate each of the ideas. The processor creates a valuation module programmed to calculate a ratings value for each of the ideas, the ratings value being based, at least in part, on data from the ratings module, and the ratings value providing an estimate of each idea's chances for success. | 10-29-2009 |
Barry Becker, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090299681 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING INFORMATION TO BE USED FOR SELECTING VALUES FOR ONE OR MORE PARAMETERS OF A DETECTION ALGORITHM - Methods and systems for generating information to be used for selecting values for parameter(s) of a detection algorithm are provided. One method includes without user intervention performing a scan of an area of a wafer using an inspection system and default values for parameter(s) of a detection algorithm to detect defects on the wafer. The method also includes selecting a portion of the defects from results of the scan based on a predetermined maximum number of total defects to be used for selecting values for the parameter(s) of the detection algorithm. The method further includes storing information, which includes values for the parameter(s) of the detection algorithm determined for the defects in the portion. The information can be used to select the values for the parameter(s) of the detection algorithm to be used for the inspection recipe without performing an additional scan of the wafer subsequent to the scan. | 12-03-2009 |
Ben Becker, Santa Monica, CA US
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| 20110321166 | System and Method for Identifying Unauthorized Activities on a Computer System Using a Data Structure Model - A computer implemented method includes monitoring activity on the virtual machine. A plurality of activities being performed at the virtual machine is identified. Each of the activities includes an activity source, an activity target, and an association between the activity source and the activity target. The activity sources, activity targets, and associations are stored in the memory. A fingerprint indicative of the activity on the virtual machine is created from the stored activities. The fingerprint is transmitted to prevent future attacks that comprise the same or similar activities as indicated by the fingerprint. | 12-29-2011 |
Bruce Becker, Encino, CA US
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| 20080281349 | Balloon catheters and methods for treating paranasal sinuses - A set of sinus balloon catheters are provided for treating a patient's paranasal sinus system, including dilating prepared openings, and natural ostia and ducts and excising sinus cavities. These include a balloon catheter with a bend placing a distal segment at 90.degree. to a proximal segment and a balloon catheter which is substantially straight. The catheters have sufficient stiffness and column strength that the balloon carrying distal segment of the catheter can be pushed into the prepared opening, natural ostium or duct, or sinus to be excised. The catheters have appropriate inflated working diameters and appropriate outer diameters with the balloon deflated that will enable the catheter to be pushed into the respective prepared opening, natural ostium or duct, or sinus cavity to be excised. The methods use the balloon catheters to dilate prepared openings to selected parts of the sinus system, to dilate natural ostia and ducts of the sinus system, and/or to dilate sinus cavities to remove them. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100010468 | Retrobulbar Needle and Methods of Use - A syringe and needle assembly includes a needle that extends through the barrel of the syringe and is attached to a proximal portion of the syringe. The distal end of the needle extends through a sleeve attached to the distal end of the syringe. The proximal end of the needle includes a spring which biases the needle proximally, so that the distal tip of the needle is normally retracted within the sleeve. The assembly can be used for injections in portions of a patient's body including delicate tissues that could be damaged if contacted by the needle tip | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120041369 | RETROBULBAR NEEDLE AND METHODS OF USE - A syringe and needle assembly includes a needle that extends through the barrel of the syringe and is attached to a proximal portion of the syringe. The distal end of the needle extends through a sleeve attached to the distal end of the syringe. The proximal end of the needle includes a spring which biases the needle proximally, so that the distal tip of the needle is normally retracted within the sleeve. The assembly can be used for injections in portions of a patient's body including delicate tissues that could be damaged if contacted by the needle tip | 02-16-2012 |
Bruce B. Becker, Encino, CA US
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| 20080306428 | Lacrimal Drainage Device and Method - A lacrimal bypass drainage device ( | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090171301 | Multi-conduit balloon catheter - A suctioning and irrigating sinus balloon catheter ( | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090204142 | NASOLACRIMAL SYSTEM SURGICAL TOOL AND METHOD - A device and method for performing probing, irrigation, suction and intubation of the nasolacrimal system to treat for stenosis or obstruction includes a tubular probe ( | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100317969 | Nasolacrimal duct probing, intubating and irrigating device - A device and method for performing probing and intubation of the nasolacrimal system includes a tubular probe through which a tracer fluid is injected and collected in the nasal cavity to verify that the tip of the probe has passed through an obstruction and reached the nasal cavity. A sleeve fitted over the probe has distal segment that is inflated in order to retain the sleeve in the nasolacrimal system once the tubular probe has been withdrawn. Removal of blood and other obstructions encountered during the probing or intubation process is accomplished by connecting the proximal end of the probe to a suction device. | 12-16-2010 |
Carol A. Becker, Del Mar, CA US
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| 20120117936 | Engine Using Hydrogen As A Fuel - A pollution-free propulsion engine includes a rotating arm, a hollow axle defining a fuel delivery chamber, and hydrogen and oxygen sources. The rotating arm is formed with a detonation chamber, an opening and two tubular ducts therebetween. The axle is inserted into the opening. A pair of holes is formed in the axle to establish paths of fluid communication from the fuel delivery chamber through the ducts and into the detonation chamber as the rotating arm turns. The hydrogen source comprises a thin palladium binding layer deposited onto an aluminum sheet. Hydrogen molecules that are trapped in the binding layer are released, and the hydrogen is fed into the delivery chamber, through one duct and into the detonation chamber. At the same time, oxygen is delivered into the detonation chamber through the other duct, and the oxygen-hydrogen combination is detonated to release energy, which is converted into mechanical energy. | 05-17-2012 |
Christopher Becker, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100062471 | Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis and Methods of Use Thereof - Biomarkers useful for identifying treatments for and monitoring treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are provided, as well as methods for their identification, methods of diagnosing MS, relapse of MS patients and disease progression in MS patients. | 03-11-2010 |
Christopher H. Becker, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20120046180 | Releasable nonvolatile mass-label molecules - Releasable tag reagents for use in the detection and analysis of target molecules, particular in mass spectrometric analyses are provided. Also provided are methods of detection that employ releasable tag reagents. | 02-23-2012 |
Cyrus Becker, Fremont, CA US
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| 20080255088 | DIBENZO[b,f][1,4]OXAZAPINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to 11-(piperazin-1-yl)dibenzo[b,f][1,4]oxazapine compounds of the formula: | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090082430 | Materials and Methods for Treating Coagulation Disorders - The subject invention provides anticoagulant compounds of formula I: | 03-26-2009 |
Donald Wesley Becker, Rancho Santa Fe, CA US
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| 20100128660 | EFFICIENT CONTROL SIGNALING OVER SHARED COMMUNICATION CHANNELS WITH WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE - Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for efficient control signaling over shared communication channels with wide dynamic range. Some embodiments includes a gateway configured to encode and to transmit multiple physical layer headers, including a first physical layer header and a second physical layer header. The first physical layer header may span a first length and represent a first modcode; the second physical layer header may span a second length and represent a second modcode. The second length may be longer than the first length. Embodiments may include multiple terminals in wireless communication with the gateway via satellite, including a first terminal configured to decode the first physical layer header and to determine the first modcode. Embodiments may include a second terminal configured to decode the second physical layer header and determine the second modcode. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100128661 | MOBILE SATELLITE COMMUNICATION - Embodiments provide methods, systems, and apparatuses for adaptive coding, sampling, and modulating over a satellite communication channel. In some embodiments, a method of adaptive coding, sampling, and modulating over a satellite communication channel may include providing multiple data frames. At least one modcode partition may be provided for each data frame. The modcode partitions may represent modulation, coding, spreading, and/or frame size information for respective data frames. Each data frame and the respective modcode partition may be combined to form a modcode data unit. Multiple superframes may be formed. Each superframe may include a first known sequence and multiple subframes. Each subframe for a respective superframe may include a portion of a respective modcode data unit. Multiple superframes may be transmitted across a wireless channel. | 05-27-2010 |
Emily Becker, Glendale, CA US
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| 20090058683 | System and method for providing location-based entertainment - There is disclosed a system and method for providing location-based entertainment. In one embodiment, a device capable of providing location-based entertainment comprises a navigational interface module configured to receive navigational data, an entertainment selection module configured to utilize the navigational data to generate location-based entertainment content for a user, and a presentation module configured to present the location-based content to the user. The system may also include a position finding module and a routing module. In one embodiment, a method for providing location-based entertainment comprises identifying a present location of a mobile user, identifying a destination of the mobile user, determining a travel route of the mobile user based on the present location and the destination of the mobile user, providing navigational data according to the travel route, generating a location-based entertainment content for a user utilizing the navigational data, and presenting the location-based content to the user. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100214133 | System and method for providing games based on locations on an identified commuting route - There is disclosed a system and method for providing location-based entertainment. In one embodiment, a device capable of providing location-based entertainment comprises a navigational interface module configured to receive navigational data, an entertainment selection module configured to utilize the navigational data to generate location-based entertainment content for a user, and a presentation module configured to present the location-based content to the user. The system may also include a position finding module and a routing module. In one embodiment, a method for providing location-based entertainment comprises identifying a present location of a mobile user, identifying a destination of the mobile user, determining a travel route of the mobile user based on the present location and the destination of the mobile user, providing navigational data according to the travel route, generating a location-based entertainment content for a user utilizing the navigational data, and presenting the location-based content to the user. | 08-26-2010 |
Ian S. Becker, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100121662 | System and Method of Booking Transportation - A system and method for booking transportation that enables passengers to equally share the cost of the transportation by consolidating their itineraries. Passengers select or create a flight listing that defines the requested air travel, where others can view and join the flight listing. Upon the occurrence of an event, all joined passengers are notified of the cost of traveling the flight listing and given the opportunity to accept or reject the flight listing. If one or more passengers reject the flight listing, the cost per passenger is recalculated and passengers are notified again until all passengers accept or reject the flight listing. The cost for each individual passenger is the total cost of traveling the flight listing divided by the total number of joined passengers. | 05-13-2010 |
Jan Becker, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100188864 | Method and Apparatus for Vehicle With Adaptive Lighting System - In one embodiment, an adaptive external vehicle lighting system includes a vehicle communication network, a memory including program instructions for generating a model of a vehicle and the environment outside of the vehicle, identifying an object of interest based upon the generated model, analyzing rendering criteria associated with the identified object of interest, and rendering object of interest data based upon the analysis, a processor operably connected to the vehicle communication network and to the memory for executing the program instructions, and at least one rendering system operably connected to the processor through the vehicle communication network for rendering the object of interest data using an associated external lighting system of the vehicle. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100283633 | CAMERA SYSTEM FOR USE IN VEHICLE PARKING - A method for assisting in parallel parking includes providing a vehicle with a forward-looking camera and/or a backward-looking camera. The camera is used to capture an image of a parking area including at least one unoccupied parking space and a plurality of parking spaces occupied by other vehicles. A homography of the captured image is created. The homography is used to estimate an image of the parking area from an overhead viewpoint. A portion of the overhead image including the unoccupied parking space is displayed on a display screen within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100305854 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINING THREE-DIMENSIONAL POSITION AND TWO-DIMENSIONAL INTENSITY MAPPING FOR LOCALIZATION - A mapping method includes using a first mobile unit to map two-dimensional features while the first mobile unit traverses a surface. Three-dimensional positions of the features are sensed during the mapping. A three-dimensional map is created including associations between the three-dimensional positions of the features and the map of the two-dimensional features. The three-dimensional map is provided from the first mobile unit to a second mobile unit. The second mobile unit is used to map the two-dimensional features while the second mobile unit traverses the surface. Three-dimensional positions of the two-dimensional features mapped by the second mobile unit are determined within the second mobile unit and by using the three-dimensional map. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110001983 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING 3-DIMENSIONAL DATA WITH A PORTABLE DEVICE - In one embodiment, a three dimensional imaging system includes a portable housing configured to be carried by a user, microelectrical mechanical system (MEMS) projector supported by the housing. sensor supported by the housing and configured to detect signals emitted by the MEMS projector, a memory including program instructions for generating an encoded signal with the MEMS projector, emitting the encoded signal, detecting the emitted signal after the emitted signal is reflected by a body, associating the detected signal with the emitted signal, comparing the detected signal with the associated emitted signal, determining an x-axis dimension, a y-axis dimension, and a z-axis dimension of the body based upon the comparison, and storing the determined x-axis dimension, y-axis dimension, and z-axis dimension of the body, and a processor operably connected to the memory, to the sensor, and to the MEMS projector for executing the program instructions. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110004366 | 3-DIMENSIONAL PERCEPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE PLATFORM - In one embodiment, an autonomously navigated mobile platform includes a support frame, a projector supported by the frame, a sensor supported by the frame, a memory including a plurality of program instructions stored therein for generating an encoded signal using a phase shifting algorithm, emitting the encoded signal with the projector, detecting the emitted signal with the sensor after the emitted signal is reflected by a detected body, associating the detected signal with the emitted signal, identifying an x-axis dimension, a y-axis dimension, and a z-axis dimension of the detected body, and one or more of a range and a bearing to the detected body, based upon the associated signal, identifying a present location of the mobile platform, navigating the mobile platform based upon the identified location, and a processor operably connected to the memory, to the sensor, and to the projector for executing the program instructions. | 01-06-2011 |
Jonah A. Becker, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090033625 | Pointing device for interface with a graphical display - The application discloses a pointing device to interface with a graphical user interface of a computer or other electronic device. As disclosed the pointing device includes a contoured body profile having a forward portion and an aft or tail portion. In embodiments disclosed, the body of the pointing device includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first and second body portions are rotationally connected via a hinge assembly to fold the device for transport and unfold the device for use. The application also discloses a pointing device having a pocket for removably holding a dongle or other device for transport or storage. | 02-05-2009 |
Jorn Ole Becker, Riverside, CA US
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| 20100034792 | COMBINATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS WITH A NEMATICIDAL SEED COATING - This invention provides combinations of at least one biological control agent and at least one nematicide to enhance plant protection against pests and pathogens. | 02-11-2010 |
Joseph D. Becker, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20080249763 | USER-TAILORABLE ROMANIZED CHINESE TEXT INPUT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems for romanizing Chinese ideograms allow a user to create a personalized spelling dictionary that converts a user's desired roman-alphabet spelling to an equivalent Chinese character. A phonetic combination from a standard Chinese dialect is selected. The user defines a roman alphabet equivalent of the selected phonetic combination that fits the way the user pronounces the phonetic combination in the user's own dialect or idiolect. | 10-09-2008 |
Laurence W. Becker, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20090313309 | Data Pattern for Storing Information, Including Associated Version and Audit Information for Use in Data Management - Information is stored in a data pattern. The data pattern includes an identity table, a version table that includes at least one reference to the identity table, and an audit table that includes at least one reference to the version table. The identity table stores information identifying the information. The version table stores version information identifying one or more versions of the information identified in the identity table. The audit table stores audit information identifying when each of the one or more versions of the information was modified. The audit table may also store effectiveness information identifying when each of the one or more versions of the information is in effect. | 12-17-2009 |
Marcel Becker, San Jose, CA US
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| 20120102064 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMIZED ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods customizing electronic communications. A future event associated with a first user may be determined, and a second user that is associated with the first user and the future event may be identified. A plurality of communications involving the first user and the second user may be analyzed. A selection rule may be applied based on the analyzed plurality of communications, the selection rule identifying content from the database. Content from the database may be selected based on the application of the selection rule. An electronic message may be provided to the first user identifying the future event, and the selected content may be provided to the first user. | 04-26-2012 |
Mark Becker, Vista, CA US
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| 20100229450 | QUICK RELEASE WEAPON MOUNT AND ACCESSORIES FOR USE THEREWITH - A quick release weapon mount is provided, the mount comprising a housing member having a base and a means for attaching an accessory, and at least one clamp. The clamp comprising one or more slideably engaged translational members, wherein the translational members are adapted for slideable translational-movement. The means for attaching an accessory can include a lumen, a clamping band, a toggle clamp, a spring clip, a latch or other attachment means. An additional translational clamp can be included to lock an accessory in a fixed axial position on the mount. The mount can further include a supplemental accessory rail for modular construction of several accessories and a safety mechanism for preventing premature release of the mount. | 09-16-2010 |
Mark W. Becker, Redwood City, CA US
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| 20080227754 | PRODRUGS OF PHOSPHONATE NUCLEOTIDE ANALOGUES - A novel method has led to the identification of novel mixed ester-amidates of PMPA for retroviral or hepadnaviral therapy, including compounds of structure (5a) | 09-18-2008 |
Matthew D. Becker, Alta Loma, CA US
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| 20120080227 | WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A DRILLING RIG OPERATION - A system for monitoring a drilling rig operation includes a drilling rig assembly and at least one sensor coupled to a member of the drilling rig assembly to sense a parameter related to operation of the drilling rig assembly. A client device coupled to the at least one sensor includes a data acquisition device for receiving data from the at least one sensor. The client device also includes a first radio, which is coupled to the data acquisition device. A base station located a distance from the client device comprises a second radio that communicates wirelessly with the first radio in order to transfer data between the data acquisition device and the base station. | 04-05-2012 |
Matthew David Becker, Alta Loma, CA US
Michael J. Becker, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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| 20100141663 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY INJECTING EXPRESSION INFORMATION INTO AN ANIMATED FACIAL MESH - A system and method for modifying facial animations to include expression and microexpression information is disclosed. Particularly, a system and method for applying actor-generated expression data to a facial animation, either in realtime or in storage is disclosed. Present embodiments may also be incorporated into a larger training program, designed to train users to recognize various expressions and microexpressions. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120046770 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CREATION, COLLECTION, AND DISSEMINATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT MODULES USING MOBILE DEVICES - In one aspect, a mobile device comprises a local content store, one or more media playback components, one or more content capture components, and an instructional module agent comprising an authoring application and a playback application. The authoring application is configured to allow an author to create and edit instructional modules each comprising one or more media playback steps, each step comprising media that can be displayed or played, and to use the content capture components to capture content, store the captured content in the local content store, and configure at least one of the steps to display or play the captured content using the media playback components. The playback application is configured to play the instructional modules using the media playback components. The instructional module agent can be configured to respond to the creation and/or editing of an instructional module using the authoring application by automatically uploading at least a portion of the instructional module to a content repository stored on one or more computer servers. | 02-23-2012 |
Nathaniel T. Becker, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100124586 | STABLE, DURABLE GRANULES WITH ACTIVE AGENTS - A stable, durable granule for feed compositions has a core, at least one active agent; and at least one coating. The active agent of the granule retains at least 50% activity, at least 60% activity, at least 70% activity, at least 80% activity after conditions selected from one or more of a) a feed pelleting process, b) a steam-heated feed pretreatment process, c) storage, d) storage as an ingredient in an unpelleted mixture, and e) storage as an ingredient in a feed base mix or a feed premix comprising at least one compound selected from trace minerals, organic acids, reducing sugars, vitamins, choline chloride, and compounds which result in an acidic or a basic feed base mix or feed premix. | 05-20-2010 |
Nathaniel T. Becker, Burlingame, CA US
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| 20080206830 | GRANULE WITH HYDRATED BARRIER MATERIAL - A granule having high stability and low dust is described. The granule includes a hydrated barrier material having moderate or high water activity. Also described are methods of producing the granules. | 08-28-2008 |
Nathaniel T. Becker, Hillsborough, CA US
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| 20090120873 | FILTRATION WITH INTERNAL FOULING CONTROL - Filtration processes and systems are provided for the separation of a filterable fluid stream by a filtration membrane module with uniform transmembrane pressure and flux along the membrane and internal control of membrane fouling via intermittent periodic reduction of the pressure differential between the permeate and retentate sides of the membrane and/or backwashing cycles during separation, recovery, and/or purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, biologically produced polymers and other compounds or materials from aqueous fluids. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090238887 | Highly Impact-Resistant Granules - The present invention provides highly impact-resistant, water-soluble or water dispersible, low-dust granules comprising an active ingredient and methods for obtaining the same. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20110065163 | Small Enzyme-Containing Granules - The invention provides small enzyme-containing granules having an inorganic salt core and an enzyme-containing layer coated over the core, and methods for producing such granules. The majority of the enzyme granules are less than 300 μm in diameter. The granules are suitable for incorporation into compositions such as cleaning, textile processing, and animal feed compositions. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110300201 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR CO-FORMULATED ENZYME AND SUBSTRATE - The invention provides methods, compositions, systems, and kits that include an enzyme/substrate co-delivery system. The liquid delivery system includes at least one enzyme encapsulated in a water-soluble polymeric matrix and a substrate for the enzyme in a carrier liquid in which the polymeric matrix is insoluble. When water is added, the polymeric matrix is solubilized and enzyme is released from the matrix, permitting catalytic action upon the substrate. | 12-08-2011 |
Neil M. Becker, Fallbrook, CA US
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| 20100292638 | HEMOSTASIS SEAL - A hemostasis seal configured for use in a splittable hemostasis valve, hub, or introducer sheath to permit passage of a medical device therethrough. The seal provides a substantially fluid-tight seal around the medical device without causing excessive frictional resistance that would otherwise unduly restrict movement of the medical device through the seal. In one embodiment, the seal includes first and second resilient seal portions each having a contoured mating surface to provide a first fluid seal with respect to the medical device. The seal also may include one or more projecting portions and one or more mating receiving portions which interact to provide a second fluid seal with respect to the medical device. | 11-18-2010 |
Paul Becker, San Carlos, CA US
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| 20090217999 | MULTILAYER HEAT TRACING INSULATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A heat tracing device has one or more heating elements positioned adjacent to a heatable surface, an aerogel high temperature insulation layer adjacent to the one or more heating elements, a low temperature insulation layer adjacent to the aerogel high temperature insulation layer and a locking mechanism effective to fix the position of the low temperature insulation layer to the aerogel high temperature insulation layer. | 09-03-2009 |
Renae E. Becker, Agua Dulce, CA US
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| 20090146021 | Clamp for interconnecting orthogonally oriented pipes - A clamp for connecting a pair of orthogonally disposed pipes. The clamp may comprise a pair of identical clamp halves or brackets, or a pair of mirror-image clamp halves or brackets, each bracket having a centrally located plate portion having one or more apertures, an upper surface, a lower surface and spaced apart ends, each of the ends carrying a curved jaw designed to conform to cylindrical outer surfaces of the pipes. The lower surfaces of the plate portions of the pair of clamp brackets are disposed in confronting relationship with their apertures in alignment, the pair of brackets being coupled with one or more fasteners passing through the aligned apertures. The end jaws of one of the brackets are in opposed relationship with the corresponding end jaws of the other of the brackets, wherein the end jaws of the coupled brackets define a pair of generally cylindrical pipe gripping surfaces each having a longitudinal central axis. The orientation of the jaws relative to their respective plate portions is such that the longitudinal central axis of one of the pair of generally cylindrical pipe gripping surfaces is orthogonal to the longitudinal central axis of the other of the pair of generally cylindrical pipe gripping surfaces. | 06-11-2009 |
Richard Becker, Camarillo, CA US
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| 20100201290 | PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR FAULT RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a system and method of piezoelectric fault recovery comprising: monitoring a set of operational piezoelectric elements of a piezoelectric actuator, detecting a failure of an element of the set, removing the failed element from the set, and rerouting the drive signal sent to the element according to a predetermined behavior preference. | 08-12-2010 |
Richard Becker, Anaheim, CA US
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| 20080221558 | MULTIPLE FIBER-TYPE TISSUE TREATMENT DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD - A fiber detector apparatus includes a hub having one or more electrical contacts. The hub is configured to be placed against a connector, which is disposed on an electromagnetic energy source, such that electrical continuity is established between the electrical contacts of the hub and electrical contacts on a connector plate of the electromagnetic energy source. The number and positions of the electrical contacts correlate with the presence and characteristics of one or more fibers extending through the hub toward the electromagnetic energy source. A data storage microcircuit may also be provided within the hub to store identification information about the fibers being used. Knowing the physical characteristics of the fibers being used in a particular procedure can permit a user of the apparatus to improve the effectiveness of a procedure using the electromagnetic energy. | 09-11-2008 |
Richard A. Becker, Camarillo, CA US
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| 20100180866 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINING PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR WAVEFORM - A system and method for defining a signal for driving a piezoelectric actuator, comprising defining a wave profile corresponding to a voltage waveform of a signal for actuating a piezoelectric actuator; modifying the wave profile such that an operational profile of the piezoelectric actuator is adjusted; and providing the signal to the piezoelectric actuator to operate the piezoelectric actuator. | 07-22-2010 |
Richard S. Becker, Anaheim, CA US
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| 20090070904 | Oscillating scanning probe microscope - A scanning probe microscope that is easy to use, inexpensive to manufacture, has a fast scan rate, and has a broad range of applications. The oscillating sensor has a high resonance frequency. Because an oscillator is used, alignment of a laser is not required. Further, probe approach and scanning can be achieved at much faster rates. | 03-12-2009 |
Rick Becker, Camarillo, CA US
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| 20100017099 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUMP CONTROL - The present invention is a method and system for controlling a motor attached to a variable displacement pump for providing a supercritical fuel and fuel pressure to a plurality of fuel injectors of a vehicle engine. The system includes: a pump having a motor; a tachometer sensor for measuring a rotational displacement of a motor shaft and for sending a tachometer count value to a memory device; an engine control unit configured to generate a rotational displacement vs. pressure profile of the pump based on the displacement value and pressure value; an accumulator attached to the output of the pump; and a control method that allows for a look ahead and prediction of the pump requirements needed in a future cycle based on current demand to allow for an efficient fuel injection pump. | 01-21-2010 |
Rudiger Becker, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20120125947 | Refill Bag - A flexible bag for containing a product comprises a dispensing portion, a panel forming a first compartment for containing the product and forming a second compartment that is separate from the first compartment, and an elongated grip disposed at least in part in the second compartment. A user may grasp the grip to transport the bag or to pour a product from the first compartment. The grip may also prevent the bag from collapsing, allowing the bag to be efficiently stored on a surface and providing a surface on the flexible bag to prominently display information regarding the product. The dispensing portion may be a metered cap. | 05-24-2012 |
Scott Becker, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110213603 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODELING HUMAN METABOLISM - The present invention provides | 09-01-2011 |
Scott T. Becker, Campbell, CA US
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| 20100025732 | Cell of Semiconductor Device Having Sub-Wavelength-Sized Gate Electrode Conductive Structures Formed from Linear Shaped Gate Electrode Layout Features Defined with Minimum End-to-End Spacing and At Least Eight Transistors - A cell of a semiconductor device includes a diffusion level including a plurality of diffusion regions separated by inactive regions. The cell also includes a gate electrode level including conductive features defined to extend in only a first parallel direction. Adjacent ones of the conductive features that share a common line of extent in the first parallel direction are fabricated from respective originating layout features that are separated from each other by an end-to-end spacing having a size that is substantially equal and minimized across the gate electrode level. Some of the conductive features form respective PMOS and/or NMOS transistor devices. A total number of the PMOS and NMOS transistor devices in the cell is greater than or equal to eight. A width of the conductive features in the gate electrode level is less than a wavelength of light used in a photolithography process for their fabrication. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas W. Becker, Cupertino, CA US
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| 20100186002 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION OF LINKED COMMAND OBJECTS - A system and method provide for synchronous operation of linked command objects in a general purpose software application. The software application provides a user with a variety of operations that manipulate available data objects. The software application manages the data objects in a number of contexts. Each context manages the existence and execution of a number of command objects. Each command object operates on one or more data objects in its context. To support synchronous operations that affect the state of data objects in more than one context, command objects are linked to each other. When one command object is executed, the context of the command object identifies a command object linked to the executed command object and initiates the execution of the linked command object via the context that manages that command object. This synchronization allows for synchronous undo and redone operations. The delete states of the command objects are also synchronized. Deleting a command object destroys it, and prevents it from being undone. When one command object is deleted the command object linked thereto is also deleted, thereby preventing the linked command object from being independently undone resulting in an inconsistent state of the contexts. | 07-22-2010 |
Tom Becker, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100185612 | Method for Producing an Ordered Search List - The invention is directed to a method for producing, for example, a search results listing for educational content, where the listing is ordered based not only on content relevance to the search request, but also on the subscription status and entity affiliation of the user as related to the content. This places, near the top of the list, results that may be not only more relevant to the user, but those that may also be more efficiently accessed. For example, a method for an education-related content search, configured according to the invention, receives a login input from a user and extracts user data corresponding to the login input. Upon receiving a search request, the user data and the search request is transmitted, and an ordered search list that is ordered based on the user data is received. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100191610 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATING A FUNDRAISER TO EFFECT A PURCHASE - The invention is directed to a method for completing an online purchase via a fundraiser implemented online. This allows for an efficient manner of receiving donations to provide funds for a desired purchase, where each donation may be directly channeled to the purchase balance. Once the balance is met, the purchase may be automatically effected. For example, a computer-implemented method for effecting a purchase, configured according to the invention, provides, in electronic digital form, a user interface to initiate a fundraiser to provide funds for the purchase. Upon receiving, in electronic digital form, a user input via the user interface, a fundraiser structure, in electronic digital form, may be created based on the user input to enable receipt of a donation to pay for a portion of the purchase. | 07-29-2010 |
William Becker, Aptos, CA US
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| 20090315295 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RELEASABLY SUPPORTING A VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY - An axle for removably retaining a wheel on a vehicle. The axle comprises a rotary-type connector at a first end thereof; a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end, the cam assembly including a cam having an axis of rotation; a lever operatively connected to a second end of the axle, said lever being rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cam, between an open position in which the axle is removable from and mountable on the vehicle and a closed position in which the axle is retained on the vehicle; and a cam assembly operatively connected to the second end; and a lever stop ensuring that an angle of maximum rotation for the lever from the closed position is less than 180 degrees | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110083930 | SELF-REGULATING SUSPENSION - A self-regulating suspension includes a first suspension member movable relative to a second suspension member, a fluid reservoir having a volume, the volume variable in response to a relative movement between the first and second suspension members, and a fluid flow circuit having a first end in fluidic communication with the fluid reservoir and a second end in fluidic communication with an isolated suspension location, the fluid flow circuit comprising a first valve, a second valve and a third valve, wherein said first and third valves are in parallel with each other and the second valve is in series with each of the first and third valves. | 04-14-2011 |
William G. Becker, Danville, CA US
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| 20100068676 | Dental condition evaluation and treatment - Various methods and systems for providing dental condition evaluation and treatment are provided. One method includes obtaining a scan of a user's teeth, creating a digital model of the user's teeth based upon the scan, evaluating the digital model of the user's teeth, creating a treatment plan for the dental condition of a user using one or more treatment best match criteria, and, after the treatment plan is created, identifying a treatment professional for initiation of the treatment plan based on one or more selection best match criteria. | 03-18-2010 |
William M. Becker, Aptos, CA US
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| 20090243251 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO A UNITARY FORK BRACE - Embodiments of a fork brace for a bicycle are disclosed herein. In one aspect, a brace portion is integrally formed along with two tubular fork members and an overlay fits in a mating relationship with the brace portion to create a unitary, tubular brace. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090322054 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION DAMPING WITH REDUCED CAVITATION AND EFFECTS - A method and apparatus for reducing cavitation and its effects in a damper. The damper includes a flow dividing structure. In one embodiment, the structure is disposed in a valve including an annular flow path constructed and arranged to separate fluid into substantially separate streams as the fluid passes through the annular path. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100175959 | BICYCLE FORK HAVING LOCK-OUT, BLOW-OFF, AND ADJUSTABLE BLOW-OFF THRESHOLD - A bicycle fork includes a pair of fork leg assemblies, each of the leg assemblies having an upper leg telescopingly engaged with a lower leg. A damping assembly is provided in at least one of the legs. The damping assembly includes lock-out and blow-off compression circuits. These compression circuits are externally adjustable without tools. Furthermore, these two compression circuits may be adjusted independently of each other. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110005877 | DAMPING CYLINDER WITH ANNULAR BLADDER - An improvement to damping cylinders in which the damping fluid needs to be separated from a gas is disclosed. In particular, an annular bladder is used. An annular bladder allows for a control shaft to extend at least a portion of the length of the damping cylinder. This configuration effectively and simply reduces most issues that result from when an IFP is used for the same purpose. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110215551 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION HAVING MULTIPLE GAS VOLUMES - A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120001401 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION MEMBERS - A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120018265 | BICYCLE FORK HAVING LOCK-OUT, BLOW-OFF, AND ADJUSTABLE BLOW-OFF THRESHOLD - A bicycle fork includes a pair of fork leg assemblies, each of the leg assemblies having an upper leg telescopingly engaged with a lower leg. A damping assembly is provided in at least one of the legs. The damping assembly includes lock-out and blow-off compression circuits. These compression circuits are externally adjustable without tools. Furthermore, these two compression circuits may be adjusted independently of each other. | 01-26-2012 |