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Benjamin A Anooshian, Fresno, CA US
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20110018221 | WHEELCHAIR HAVING REVERSIBLE SEAT RAIL SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support element is configured to position a wheelchair seat rail and a frame member relative to each other. The support element has a first end configured to freely admit and release one of the seat rail and the frame member and a second end configured to releasably retain the other of the seat rail and the frame member. | 01-27-2011 |
20140084562 | WHEELCHAIR TRANSIT BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A wheelchair transit bracket assembly is provided and includes a clamp configured for attachment to a portion of a wheelchair frame. A pivot is attached to the clamp and is configured for rotation relative to the clamp. The pivot is configured for attachment to a tie-down assembly. The tie-down assembly is configured to secure the wheelchair to a vehicle during transit. A belt bracket is attached to the pivot and is configured for rotation relative to the pivot. The belt bracket is configured for attachment to a lap belt thereby forming a lap belt assembly. The lap belt assembly is configured to secure an occupant to the wheelchair during transit. In an installed position, the wheelchair transit bracket assembly is configured to transfer forces generated by the wheelchair and wheelchair occupant from the lap belt assembly to the tie-down assembly without introducing the forces to the wheelchair frame. | 03-27-2014 |
Benjamin A Tayag, Jr. US
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20150189861 | ARTIFICIAL REEF SYSTEM - Disclosed is an artificial reef molded from a mixture of environmentally friendly homogenized organic and inorganic materials, cement, and 5 aggregates of sand and gravel to form thereon an artificial reef such as reef buds, reef plates, reef honey combs and other reef structures. | 07-09-2015 |
Benjamin A Tayag, Jr., Makati City PH
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20150189861 | ARTIFICIAL REEF SYSTEM - Disclosed is an artificial reef molded from a mixture of environmentally friendly homogenized organic and inorganic materials, cement, and 5 aggregates of sand and gravel to form thereon an artificial reef such as reef buds, reef plates, reef honey combs and other reef structures. | 07-09-2015 |
Benjamin A. Askren, Lexington, KY US
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20140223471 | SIDE CHANNEL CACHING AND TRIGGERING OF CONTEXTUAL ADVERTISEMENTS FOR LIVE BROADCAST VIDEO STREAMING TO MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - In a method for displaying an advertisement in conjunction with the presentation of digital content, providing ad content to the media player for storage in an ad cache prior to the streaming of the digital content. Ad trigger data is provided to the media player during the streaming of the digital content, wherein the ad trigger data includes information indicating at least one of a period of time during which ad content should be presented and a point in time at which the ad content should begin being presented during the streaming of the digital content. The ad content is presented on a display at least one of during the period of time during which ad content should be presented, and at or near the point in time at which the ad content should begin being presented on the display. | 08-07-2014 |
Benjamin A. Auspitz, Cambridge, MA US
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20090075951 | Methods and Reagents for the Treatment of Inflammatory Disorders - The invention features a method for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, an immunoinflammatory disorder by administering a tricyclic compound and, optionally, a corticosteroid or other compound to the patient. The invention also features a pharmaceutical composition containing a tricyclic compound and a corticosteroid or other compound for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder. | 03-19-2009 |
20100210606 | METHODS AND REAGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS - The invention features a method for treating an immunoinflammatory administering a compound of formula (I), e.g., ibudilast or KC-764, alone or in combination with a corticosteroid, tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine, or other compound. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions including the combination above for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder. | 08-19-2010 |
20120058979 | METHODS AND REAGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IMMUNOINFLAMMATORY DISORDERS - The invention features a method for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, an immunoinflammatory disorder by administering to the patient a tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine, either alone or in combination with one or more additional agents. The invention also features a composition containing a tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine in combination with one or more additional agents. | 03-08-2012 |
Benjamin A. Baldwin, King George, VA US
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20150127312 | Modular Model and simulation architecture - A computer-implemented modeling-and-simulation coordination module is provided for coordinating components by exchanging and sequencing instructions. The module includes a scenario file generator, a plug-in loader, an interface loader, a module classifier, an event detector, a response initiator, a simulation processor, a model request processor, an instance receiver, and an output provider. The scenario file generator creates a blank scenario file. The plug-in loader loads plug-in modules. The interface loader loads GUIs into corresponding containers. The classifier sets a classification to a highest rank plug-in module. The event detector monitors updating events. The response initiator prompts the operator to select an experimental plug-in module. The simulation processor executes a simulation in response to the operator loading a scenario, setting experimental parameters, and selecting the simulator plug-in. The model request processor provides parameters from the experimental frame to the model plug-in module. The instance receiver receives model instances from the model plug-in module. The output provider displays information based on time controls. The simulation processor instructs the simulator plug-in to execute instructions until satisfaction of terminal conditions and in response to initiation by the experimental plug-in module. | 05-07-2015 |
Benjamin A. Balser, Acworth, GA US
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20140231173 | Saw Horse System and Apparatus - A saw horse apparatus is disclosed that includes a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a first cross member. The second component comprises a third leg, a fourth leg, and a second cross member. Further stabilization may be provided by a third cross member. The end of third leg and the end of the fourth leg are rotatably connected to the first cross member. | 08-21-2014 |
Benjamin A. Bangser, Westport, CT US
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20150068945 | STACKABLE CONTAINERS WITH INTERLOCKING FEATURES - A box for receiving a food item is provided, and the box is usable with an additional box that is also configured to receive a food item. The box includes a bottom portion including a bottom panel having a link feature formed therein, and a top portion hingedly connected to the bottom portion and configured to form a cover. The top portion includes a top panel having a link feature formed therein. The link feature of the bottom portion is cooperable with the additional box to link the two boxes together when the additional box is placed beneath the box, or the link feature of the top portion is cooperable with the additional box to link the two boxes together when the additional box is placed on top of the box. Furthermore, at least one of the link features comprises a bendable tab. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068946 | INTER-LOCKABLE CONTAINERS - A box for receiving a food item is provided, and the box is usable with an additional box that is also configured to receive a food item. The box includes a bottom portion, and a top portion that is hingedly connected to the bottom portion and that forms a cover. The top portion includes a top panel and a side panel connected to the top panel, and the side panel has a bendable tab formed therein. The tab is bendable to an operative position and cooperable with the additional box to link the two boxes together when the additional box is placed on top of the box. | 03-12-2015 |
Benjamin A. Bricko, Faribault, MN US
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20140283492 | HYBRID ELECTRIC TURF MOWER WITH POWER SHED AND POWER BOOST - A turf mower has one or more electrically powered cutting units and a traction drive system that is operatively powered by an internal combustion engine. A motor generator is also powered by the engine and is operatively connected to the engine and the traction drive system. A battery pack stores electrical energy and is charged by the motor generator during normal mowing on flat ground. When mowing on hillsides with increased mechanical power requirements above that supplied by the horsepower of the engine, a control system first removes the load imposed by the cutting units by supplying the electrical energy to the cutting units from the battery pack instead of the motor generator. If that is insufficient, the control system then uses energy from the battery pack to power the motor generator as a motor to supply additional mechanical power for use by the traction drive system. | 09-25-2014 |
20160054091 | Portable Shooting Bench and Utility Table - A portable shooting bench and utility table. In the shooting-bench embodiment, a tabletop is isosceles-triangle-shaped for ambidextrous functionality. In the utility-table embodiment, the tabletop is preferably round but can be any shape suitable for general use. The shooting-bench embodiment preferably includes a height-adjustable seat. A plurality of ratcheting leg couplers are rotatably attached to a support base and radiate outward from the support base. A proximate end of a leg attaches in ratcheting fashion to each ratcheting leg coupler, allowing adjustment of an angle of declination of each leg. The ratcheting leg couplers rotate about the support base, allowing radial positioning of the legs for optimum stability under various terrain conditions. The shooting bench or utility table can be converted from a deployed mode to a folded mode, in which shoulder straps can be affixed to the tabletop allowing transport of the shooting bench or utility table backpack-style. | 02-25-2016 |
Benjamin A. Cohen, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130324851 | Low Power Ultrasound System - A low power ultrasound system for use in sonography applications, including vascular imaging, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the low power ultrasound system comprises a base unit that includes an image processor and a display. An ultrasound probe is operably connected to the base unit. The probe includes a head portion including an array of crystal transducers. A plurality of pulser/receiver modules that cause the transducers to emit ultrasonic transmit pulses are also included in the probe. The pulser/receiver modules are further configured to receive analog signals relating to ultrasonic echo receive pulses detected by the transducers. The probe includes a singular low noise amplifier that amplifies the analog signals, and an analog-to-digital converter that converts the analog signals to a digital signal. A wireless interface is included for enabling the digital signal to be wirelessly transmitted from the probe to the image processor of the base unit. | 12-05-2013 |
Benjamin A. Cohen, Tempe, AZ US
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20130338503 | Apparatus and Methods for Detection of a Removable Cap on an Ultrasound Probe - An ultrasound imaging device including the ability to determine when a component, such as a removable probe cap, is attached to a portion of an ultrasound probe. Such a cap is employed in one embodiment to act as a spacer component to provide a standoff for the probe head. Detection of probe cap attachment to the ultrasound probe enables the resultant ultrasound image to be adjusted automatically by the ultrasound imaging system. In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system comprises an ultrasound probe, a cap or other component that is attachable to the probe, and a component attachment detection system for detecting attachment of the component to the probe. Once the cap is detected, an aspect of an ultrasound image produced by the imaging system is modified, such as cropping the image to remove undesired portions of the cap, such as the spacer component. | 12-19-2013 |
Benjamin A. Douts, Tewksbury, MA US
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20090051415 | Ripple current reduction circuit - A ripple current reduction circuit includes a supply node coupled to the output of a high ripple voltage source such as a charge pump. A first current mirror is referred to the supply node and mirrors a current I | 02-26-2009 |
20090295362 | Voltage boost circuit without device overstress - A voltage boost circuit is driven with a clock signal CLK which toggles between voltages V | 12-03-2009 |
Benjamin A. Flugstad, Port Ludlow, WA US
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20120071940 | DEFIBRILLATOR WITH UTILITY LIGHT - Embodiments of the present concept are directed to external defibrillators that include a utility light for use by one or more rescuers using the defibrillator. In one implementation, an external defibrillator has a housing, an energy storage module for storing an electrical charge, a defibrillation port for guiding the stored electrical charge to a person, and a processor for determining when to guide the electrical charge. The defibrillator also includes a user interface that includes a screen showing indications by light, and a separate utility light coupled to the housing via a light-coupling structure. The utility light is structured to generate and cast a beam of light with a beam divergence angle of no more than 160 degrees in order to illuminate a certain point of the local environment. This illumination capability may help rescuers reach a person in need of medical attention and apply medical assistance to the person. | 03-22-2012 |
20120081230 | POWER CONSERVING ALERT FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - Techniques are provided for alerting a person to check a medical device while conserving battery power. The medical device initiates a status alert if a readiness condition of the medical device is no longer being met. The status alert includes notification periods during which an audible sound is emitted alternating with off periods during which substantially no audible sound is emitted. The audible sounds may include certain tones or at least one spoken word. At least one of the duration of successive notification periods or the duration of successive off periods may be varied. In this manner, the medical device may provide audible sound at different times during the day in an attempt to get the attention of a person. In addition, the medical device may sense an activity to determine when to provide the audible sound. | 04-05-2012 |
20130127624 | POWER CONSERVING ALERT FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - Techniques are provided for alerting a person to check a medical device while conserving battery power. The medical device initiates a status alert if a readiness condition of the medical device is no longer being met. The status alert includes notification periods during which an audible sound is emitted alternating with off periods during which substantially no audible sound is emitted. The audible sounds may include certain tones or at least one spoken word. At least one of the duration of successive notification periods or the duration of successive off periods may be varied. In this manner, the medical device may provide audible sound at different times during the day in an attempt to get the attention of a person. In addition, the medical device may sense an activity to determine when to provide the audible sound. | 05-23-2013 |
20130172951 | DEFIBRILLATOR WITH UTILITY LIGHT - Embodiments of the present concept are directed to external defibrillators that include a utility light for use by one or more rescuers using the defibrillator. In one implementation, an external defibrillator has a housing, an energy storage module for storing an electrical charge, a defibrillation port for guiding the stored electrical charge to a person, and a processor for determining when to guide the electrical charge. The defibrillator also includes a user interface that includes a screen showing indications by light, and a separate utility light coupled to the housing via a light-coupling structure. The utility light is structured to generate and cast a beam of light with a beam divergence angle of no more than 160 degrees in order to illuminate a certain point of the local environment. This illumination capability may help rescuers reach a person in need of medical attention and apply medical assistance to the person. | 07-04-2013 |
Benjamin A. Giannescho, Orange, CA US
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20090248007 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system can include an electrosurgical generator, a feedback circuit or controller, and an electrosurgical tool. The feedback circuit can provide an electrosurgery endpoint by determining the phase end point of a tissue to be treated. The electrosurgical system can include more than one electrosurgical tool for different electrosurgical operations and can include a variety of user interface features and audio/visual performance indicators. The electrosurgical system can also power conventional bipolar electrosurgical tools and direct current surgical appliances. | 10-01-2009 |
Benjamin A. Goldburd, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090087827 | COMPUTERIZED TESTING SYSTEM - A secure testing system utilizing a test taker's own notebook computer with a small portable/removable uniquely identified drive element (USB flash drive, SD card and the like) being plugged into the computer port (USB, card reader, etc.). The drive is pre-programmed with lock-out software activated with test taker log in, and preprogrammed exams or examination generations software. The drive and examination software are configured for multiple choice selection and text entry for essay answers. With exam completion the drives are removed with restoration of computer function. The individual drives are collected and connected to multiple reading ports for automatic reading and grading of multiple choice question answers and manual checking of text answers. The exams, with identification of disk drives and test taker are downloaded to an archive server and the drives are wiped clean for re-use. Test results and comments are sent via e-mail to the test taker. | 04-02-2009 |
Benjamin A. Johnson, Fremont, CA US
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20150349709 | Photovoltaic System Protection - A method includes measuring one or more performance metrics of a set of solar cells coupled to an inverter. Based at least on the performance metrics meeting a first criterion, a first subset of the set of solar cells are disabled, reducing a voltage, power, or current provided to the inverter. Based at least on the performance metrics meeting a second criterion, a second subset of the set of solar cells are disabled, further reducing a voltage, power, or current provided to the inverter. | 12-03-2015 |
Benjamin A. Konosky, Friendswood, TX US
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20150047040 | COGNITIVE INFORMATION SECURITY USING A BEHAVIORAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM - Embodiments presented herein describe a method for processing streams of data of one or more networked computer systems. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an ordered stream of normalized vectors corresponding to information security data obtained from one or more sensors monitoring a computer network is received. A neuro-linguistic model of the information security data is generated by clustering the ordered stream of vectors and assigning a letter to each cluster, outputting an ordered sequence of letters based on a mapping of the ordered stream of normalized vectors to the clusters, building a dictionary of words from of the ordered output of letters, outputting an ordered stream of words based on the ordered output of letters, and generating a plurality of phrases based on the ordered output of words. | 02-12-2015 |
Benjamin A. Larson, San Diego, CA US
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20140261105 | PORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT ADJUSTABLE COMPUTER TABLE - The present application is directed to a lightweight portable and adjustable computer table that can be located on the top of an existing office desk or table for standing computer use and be adjustable in monitor and keyboard height. The lightweight portable and adjustable computer table is dual adjustable in that both the monitor shelf and the keyboard shelf adjust in height independently to achieve ergonomically correct and comfortable positioning. By folding the table top by the means of a hinge, such as a piano hinge, against the back support member and folding the leg assemblies together, the keyboard tray can be attached for convenient storage and be easily transported using a carry handle. | 09-18-2014 |
Benjamin A. Mancuse, Schenectady, NY US
Benjamin A. Marrou, Austin, TX US
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20160061889 | Mode Based Skew to Reduce Scan Instantaneous Voltage Drop and Peak Currents - A method and apparatus for implementing mode based skew is disclosed. In one embodiment, an IC includes a number of different functional units each coupled to receive a respective one of a number of different clock signals. One or more of the functional circuit blocks includes at least two clock-gating circuits that are coupled to receive the clock signal provided to that functional circuit block. During a scan test, a first clock-gating circuit within a functional circuit block is configured to provide a first delay to the clock signal. A second clock-gating circuit within the functional circuit block may provide a second delay to the clock signal, the second delay being different from the first. | 03-03-2016 |
Benjamin A. Obrock, San Francisco, CA US
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20130266479 | Microfluidic Separation Device - A microfluidic separation device is provided that includes a first sample channel region and a second sample channel region, where the first sample channel region has an array of channels that are smaller than the second channel region, a first detection region and a second detection region located at the interface of the first sample channel region, a detection channel, an illuminating electric field, Raman-scattering nanoparticles having surface plasmon resonances for detection when illuminated by the electric field, where the resonances create an enhanced local electric field along specific directions resulting in an enhanced Raman response, and a nanoparticle input channel disposed to input the nanoparticles into the second sample channel region, where the nanoparticles are larger than the cross-section of the first sample channel region and the cross-section of the second detection region, where the nanoparticles collect in the first detection region to form region of densely packed nanoparticles. | 10-10-2013 |
Benjamin A. Patterson, Findlay, OH US
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20160030114 | MEDICAL TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A medical testing apparatus and method of use for for penetrating a patient's tissue with an agent, the apparatus comprises an arcuate rail having spaced first and second sides supported by upper and lower arcuate surfaces and an arcuate handle having first and second ends extending from the upper surface of the arcuate rail. A plurality of tips extend substantially from and normally outward as the lower arcuate surface. The plurality of tips comprises alternating blunt tips and reed tips. | 02-04-2016 |
Benjamin A. Perrot, Greensboro, NC US
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20090275076 | CELL SAMPLE PREPARATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for automatic thin-layer cell sample slide preparation without requiring human intervention are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a cell sample is measured to derive a cell sample measurement. An estimation of total cellularity of the cell sample is determined based upon the cell sample measurement. A differential volume of diluent is dispensed to the cell sample based upon the estimation of total cellularity of the cell sample to form a cell suspension. In one embodiment, a differential volume of the cell suspension and a differential volume of cell adherent may be combined based upon the estimation of total cellularity of the cell sample to form a cell mixture. A differential volume of the cell suspension or cell mixture (if an adherent is mixed with the cell suspension) is dispensed onto a surface of a sample slide. | 11-05-2009 |
Benjamin A. Rosenkrans, Painted Post, NY US
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20110204030 | RETAINER, VACUUM INTERRUPTER, AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A vacuum interrupter includes a number of insulative tubes having a first open end and a second open end; a first end member secured to the first open end; a second end member secured to the second open end; a fixed contact mounted on a fixed electrode extending through the second end member; a retainer; and a movable contact. The retainer includes a rigid retainer having a plurality of legs and an opening, and an insulative bushing having a smaller opening. The insulative bushing is molded over a portion of the rigid retainer. The smaller opening is within the opening of the rigid retainer and is structured to receive a movable electrode. The movable contact is mounted on the movable electrode extending through the first end member and through the smaller opening. The movable contact is capable of axially reciprocating into and out of contact with the fixed contact. | 08-25-2011 |
20130032576 | VACUUM SWITCH INCLUDING AN INSULATING BODY HAVING A NUMBER OF TRANSPARENT PORTIONS MADE OF A SINGLE CRYSTAL ALUMINA - A vacuum switch includes a vacuum envelope; a fixed contact assembly partially within the vacuum envelope; and a movable contact assembly partially within the vacuum envelope and movable between a closed position in electrical contact with the fixed contact assembly and an open position spaced apart from the fixed contact assembly. The vacuum envelope includes an insulating body having a number of transparent portions made of a single crystal alumina for viewing the fixed contact assembly and the movable contact assembly within the vacuum envelope. | 02-07-2013 |
20130120879 | TRIGGERED ARC FLASH ARRESTER AND SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A triggered arc flash arrester includes an envelope structured to operate at: a pressure less than about 1.33 Pa; or a pressure greater than 0.10857 MPa; a plurality of conductors partially disposed within the envelope; a number of gaps disposed between the plurality of conductors within the envelope; and a shorting structure selected from the group consisting of a triggered gap and a fuse. The shorting structure is operatively associated with the number of gaps. The shorting structure is structured to electrically short the plurality of conductors either together or to ground, in order to create an arc within the envelope which is electrically in parallel to an arc fault causing the arc fault internal to switchgear to be extinguished. | 05-16-2013 |
20150060410 | VACUUM SWITCHING APPARATUS AND CONTACT ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A contact assembly for a vacuum switching apparatus includes a contact member and a reinforcing member adapted to structurally reinforce the contact member. The contact member includes first and second opposing sides, and a contact thickness. The reinforcing member has a reinforcement thickness, which is less than the contact thickness The contact member is made from a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and the reinforcing member is made from a second different material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion. The first coefficient of thermal expansion is substantially the same as the second coefficient of thermal expansion. | 03-05-2015 |
Benjamin A. Saarloos, Orlando, FL US
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20080210406 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH HEAT FLUX HEAT TRANSFER - The subject invention pertains to a method and apparatus for high heat flux heat transfer. The subject invention can be utilized to transfer heat from a heat source to a coolant such that the transferred heat can be effectively transported to another location. Examples of heat sources from which heat can be transferred from include, for example, fluids and surfaces. The coolant to which the heat is transferred can be sprayed onto a surface which is in thermal contact with the heat source, such that the coolant sprayed onto the surface in thermal contact with the heat absorbs heat from the surface and carries the absorbed heat away as the coolant leaves the surface. The surface can be, for example, the surface of an interface plate in thermal contact with the heat source or a surface integral with the heat source. The coolant sprayed onto the surface can initially be a liquid and remain a liquid after absorbing the heat, or can in part or in whole be converted to a gas or vapor after absorbing the heat. The coolant can be sprayed onto the surface, for example, as a stream of liquid after being atomized, or in other ways which allow the coolant to contact the surface and absorb heat. Once the heat is absorbed by the coolant, the coolant can be transported to another location so as to transport the absorbed heat as well. | 09-04-2008 |
20090294097 | Method and Apparatus for Heating or Cooling - Embodiments of the subject invention pertain to a method and apparatus for heating or cooling. Embodiments relate to a method and apparatus utilizing a vapor compression cycle to accomplish active heating or cooling. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention relates to a lightweight, compact, reliable, and efficient heating or cooling system for underwater applications. The subject system can provide heating or cooling stress relief to individuals operating under, for example, hazardous conditions, or in low temperature underwater environments where passive protective clothing provides insufficient mitigation of cooling stress. Further embodiments can be utilized to provide heat stress relief to users who are working in thermally encapsulated ensembles that hinder the body's natural ability to expel heat. The subject system can be utilized in other applications that can benefit from this type of heating or cooling system. The performance of this system cannot be matched simply by using smaller versions of currently available designs or technologies. | 12-03-2009 |
Benjamin A. Schnitz, Nashville, TN US
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20110227727 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING MOBILE ASSETS - A device attached to an outside surface of a shipping container for tracking the shipping container includes a solar panel, a battery, a GPS receiver module, a cellular data transceiver module, and a microcontroller for controlling the GPS receiver module and the cellular data transceiver module to periodically obtain the location of the shipping container and transmit the location to a tracking database of a central tracking computer. The solar panel, battery, GPS receiver module, cellular data transceiver module and microcontroller are integrated into a one-piece, watertight master control unit. The master control unit may further include a local wireless network master transceiver module. The local wireless network master transceiver module is for communicating with a wireless sensor located within the shipping container through the walls of the shipping container. | 09-22-2011 |
20130181829 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING AND REPORTING CHANGING LEVELS OF LIQUIDS IN STORAGE TANKS - A system for measuring and reporting changing levels of liquids in a storage tank includes a sensing device having a fluid level sensor, an accelerometer, a wireless transceiver, and a microcontroller for detecting the volume of liquid in the storage tank in response to determining that the storage tank is not moving and sending an alert message if the volume of liquid in the storage tank has changed from a previous volume by a threshold amount. The system also includes a central tracking computer having a tracking database and being interfaced to the Internet, and a master control unit attached to the storage tank. The master control unit is for: receiving the alert message from the sensing device; obtaining the location of the storage tank; and communicating the alert message and the location of the storage tank to the central tracking computer for storage in the tracking database. | 07-18-2013 |
20140347194 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING AND REPORTING CHANGING LEVELS OF LIQUIDS IN STORAGE TANKS - A system for measuring and reporting changing levels of liquids in a storage tank includes a sensing device having a fluid level sensor, an accelerometer, a wireless transceiver, and a microcontroller for detecting the volume of liquid in the storage tank in response to determining that the storage tank is not moving and sending an alert message if the volume of liquid in the storage tank has changed from a previous volume by a threshold amount. The system also includes a central tracking computer having a tracking database and being interfaced to the Internet, and a master control unit attached to the storage tank. The master control unit is for: receiving the alert message from the sensing device; obtaining the location of the storage tank; and communicating the alert message and the location of the storage tank to the central tracking computer for storage in the tracking database. | 11-27-2014 |
Benjamin A. Seigal, Watertown, MA US
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20100152099 | MACROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS FOR INHIBITION OF TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR ALPHA - The invention provides macrocyclic compounds and methods for their synthesis and use. In particular, the invention provides macrocyclic compounds that modulate the activity of tumor necrosis factor alpha and/or are useful in the treatment of medical conditions, such as, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and asthma. | 06-17-2010 |
20100159446 | Detection Assays and Use Thereof - The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and/or quantification of biological targets (e.g., nucleic acids and proteins) by the nucleic acid-templated creation of one or more reaction products, for example, epitopes, enzyme substrates, enzyme activators, and ligands. The reaction products can be detected and/or quantitated after signal amplification using an amplification system. | 06-24-2010 |
Benjamin A. Seigal, Newtown, MA US
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20140135270 | MACROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS FOR INHIBITION OF INHIBITORS OF APOPTOSIS - There are disclosed compounds that modulate the activity of inhibitors of apoptosis (IAPs), pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of treating proliferative disorders and disorders of dysregulated apoptosis, such as cancer, utilizing the compounds of the invention. | 05-15-2014 |
Benjamin A. Shobert, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110247162 | APPLICATOR WITH FLEXIBLE PAD AND HANDLE - A liquid applicator includes a frame and a flexible applicator pad. The frame includes an elongated handle that presents opposite handle margins and extends in a longitudinal direction between the margins. The flexible applicator pad presents opposite applicator pad ends. The handle margins are coupled relative to the flexible applicator pad adjacent corresponding applicator pad ends. The handle presents an intermediate region that is flexible and spaced from the pad, with the liquid applicator thereby being shiftable into and out of a relaxed applicator condition. | 10-13-2011 |
20120023695 | APPLICATOR WITH INDIVIDUALLY FLEXIBLE PAD SUPPORT FINGERS - A liquid applicator is configured to apply liquid to a contoured surface. The liquid applicator includes a frame with a laterally extending base and a plurality of elongated fingers spaced laterally along the base. The fingers flex to follow the contoured surface when a liquid application force is applied. The liquid applicator also includes a flexible applicator pad assembly supported on multiple ones of the fingers. The applicator pad assembly is operable to carry liquid and is flexible at least generally with the fingers so as to follow the contoured surface during liquid application | 02-02-2012 |
Benjamin A. Strohman, Rochester, NY US
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20140206503 | MEDICAL REHAB LIFT SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL FORCE SENSING AND MOTION CONTROL - A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved lift system and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehab therapies, but including exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, as well as a track system, wherein the system is capable of providing alternative functionality at differing locations. Other features disclosed include a system by which a movable support unit tracks or follows a patient, adjustable and variable supportive forces for users based upon, for example, a percentage of sensed body weight, and a user-interface that may be employed in a mobile, wired or wireless manner and will allow the use of multiple lift systems on a single, looped track system. | 07-24-2014 |
Benjamin A. Suppe, San Francisco, CA US
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20130024525 | Augmented Aggregation of Emailed Product Order and Shipping Information - Product order and shipping information received via email messages is automatically aggregated for ready user review. Once the user is authenticated, authorization to access their email mailbox is obtained and the email message headers of their entails are analyzed to identify those messages of interest. The bodies of the email messages of interest are parsed to extract the product order and shipping information which is stored and presented for display to the user typically grouped by individual product thus greatly simplifying user review of orders. The aggregated product order and shipping information can be augmented with additional information such as shipping status, delivery status, a product image, and/or a last date that the product can be returned. | 01-24-2013 |
20130024924 | Aggregation of Emailed Product Order and Shipping Information - Product order and shipping information received via email messages is automatically aggregated for ready user review. Once the user is authenticated, authorization to access their email mailbox is obtained and the email message headers of their mails are analyzed to identify those messages of interest. The bodies of the email messages of interest are parsed to extract the product order and shipping information which is stored and presented for display to the user typically grouped by individual product thus greatly simplifying user review of orders. | 01-24-2013 |
20140358814 | Aggregation of Emailed Product Order and Shipping Information - Product order and shipping information received via email messages is automatically aggregated for ready user review. Once the user is authenticated, authorization to access their email mailbox is obtained and the email message headers of their emails are analyzed to identify those messages of interest. The bodies of the email messages of interest are parsed to extract the product order and shipping information which is stored and presented for display to the user typically grouped by individual product thus greatly simplifying user review of orders. | 12-04-2014 |
20150235166 | EXTRACTING PURCHASE-RELATED INFORMATION FROM ELECTRONIC MESSAGES - Product order and shipping information received via email messages is automatically aggregated for ready user review. Once the user is authenticated, authorization to access their email mailbox is obtained and the email message headers of their emails are analyzed to identify those messages of interest. The bodies of the email messages of interest are parsed to extract the product order and shipping information which is stored and presented for display to the user typically grouped by individual product thus greatly simplifying user review of orders. The aggregated product order and shipping information can be augmented with additional information such as shipping status, delivery status, a product image, and/or a last date that the product can be returned. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235301 | EXTRACTING PURCHASE-RELATED INFORMATION FROM DIGITAL DOCUMENTS - Product order and shipping information received via email messages is automatically aggregated for ready user review. Once the user is authenticated, authorization to access their email mailbox is obtained and the email message headers of their entails are analyzed to identify those messages of interest. The bodies of the email messages of interest are parsed to extract the product order and shipping information which is stored and presented for display to the user typically grouped by individual product thus greatly simplifying user review of orders. The aggregated product order and shipping information can be augmented with additional information such as shipping status, delivery status, a product image, and/or a last date that the product can be returned. | 08-20-2015 |
Benjamin A. Teply, Omaha, NE US
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20100266491 | SYSTEM FOR TARGETED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention provides a drug delivery system for targeted delivery of therapeutic agent-containing particles to tissues, cells, and intracellular compartments. The invention provides targeted particles comprising a particle, one or more targeting moieties, and one or more therapeutic agents to be delivered and pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive targeted particles. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive targeted particles and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. | 10-21-2010 |
20100323199 | POLYMERS FOR FUNCTIONAL PARTICLES - The present invention generally relates to polymers and macromolecules, in particular, to block polymers useful in particles such as nanoparticles. One aspect of the invention is directed to a method of developing nanoparticles with desired properties. In one set of embodiments, the method includes producing libraries of nanoparticles having highly controlled properties, which can be formed by mixing together two or more macromolecules in different ratios. One or more of the macromolecules may be a polymeric conjugate of a moiety to a biocompatible polymer. In some cases, the nanoparticle may contain a drug. The moiety, in some embodiments, may have a molecular weight greater than about 1000 Da; for example, the moiety may include a polypeptide or a polynucleotide, such as an aptamer. The moiety may also be a targeting moiety, an imaging moiety, a chelating moiety, a charged moiety, or a therapeutic moiety. Another aspect of the invention is directed to systems and methods of producing such polymeric conjugates. In some embodiments, a solution containing a polymer is contacted with a liquid, such as an immiscible liquid, to form nanoparticles containing the polymeric conjugate. Other aspects of the invention are directed to methods using such libraries, methods of using or administering such polymeric conjugates, methods of promoting the use of such polymeric conjugates, kits involving such polymeric conjugates, or the like. | 12-23-2010 |
20130130348 | Polymers for Functional Particles - A method includes producing libraries of nanoparticles having highly controlled properties, which can be formed by mixing together two or more macromolecules in different ratios. One or more of the macromolecules may be a polymeric conjugate of a moiety to a biocompatible polymer. The nanoparticle may contain a drug. The moiety may include a polypeptide or a polynucleotide, such as an aptamer. The moiety may be a targeting moiety, an imaging moiety, a chelating moiety, a charged moiety, or a therapeutic moiety. Another aspect is directed to systems and methods of producing such polymeric conjugates. In some embodiments, a solution containing a polymer is contacted with a liquid, such as an immiscible liquid, to form nanoparticles containing the polymeric conjugate. Other methods use such libraries, use or administer such polymeric conjugates, or promote the use of such polymeric conjugates. Kits involving such polymeric conjugates are also described. | 05-23-2013 |
20140017327 | System for Targeted Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - The present invention provides a drug delivery system for targeted delivery of therapeutic agent-containing particles to tissues, cells, and intracellular compartments. The invention provides targeted particles comprising a particle, one or more targeting moieties, and one or more therapeutic agents to be delivered and pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive targeted particles. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive targeted particles and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. | 01-16-2014 |
20140314864 | System for Targeted Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - The present invention provides a drug delivery system for targeted delivery of therapeutic agent-containing particles to tissues, cells, and intracellular compartments. The invention provides targeted particles comprising a particle, one or more targeting moieties, and one or more therapeutic agents to be delivered and pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive targeted particles. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive targeted particles and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. | 10-23-2014 |
20150023875 | System for Targeted Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - The present invention provides a drug delivery system for targeted delivery of therapeutic agent-containing particles to tissues, cells, and intracellular compartments. The invention provides targeted particles comprising a particle, one or more targeting moieties, and one or more therapeutic agents to be delivered and pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive targeted particles. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive targeted particles and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. | 01-22-2015 |
20150157737 | Polymers for Functional Particles - A method includes producing libraries of nanoparticles having highly controlled properties, which can be formed by mixing together two or more macromolecules in different ratios. One or more of the macromolecules may be a polymeric conjugate of a moiety to a biocompatible polymer. The nanoparticle may contain a drug. The moiety may include a polypeptide or a polynucleotide, such as an aptamer. The moiety may be a targeting moiety, an imaging moiety, a chelating moiety, a charged moiety, or a therapeutic moiety. Another aspect is directed to systems and methods of producing such polymeric conjugates. In some embodiments, a solution containing a polymer is contacted with a liquid, such as an immiscible liquid, to form nanoparticles containing the polymeric conjugate. Other methods use such libraries, use or administer such polymeric conjugates, or promote the use of such polymeric conjugates. Kits involving such polymeric conjugates are also described. | 06-11-2015 |
Benjamin A. Terson US
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20160030114 | MEDICAL TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A medical testing apparatus and method of use for for penetrating a patient's tissue with an agent, the apparatus comprises an arcuate rail having spaced first and second sides supported by upper and lower arcuate surfaces and an arcuate handle having first and second ends extending from the upper surface of the arcuate rail. A plurality of tips extend substantially from and normally outward as the lower arcuate surface. The plurality of tips comprises alternating blunt tips and reed tips. | 02-04-2016 |
Benjamin A. Tjoa, Seattle, WA US
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20130017600 | ISOLATION AND/OR PRESERVATION OF DENDRITIC CELLS FOR PROSTATE CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY - Methods and compositions for use of human dendritic cells to activate T cells for immunotherapeutic responses against primary and metastatic prostate cancer are disclosed. In one embodiment, human dendritic cells, after exposure to a prostate cancer antigen or specific antigenic peptide, are administered to a prostate cancer patient to activate the relevant T cell responses in vivo. In an alternate embodiment, human dendritic cells are exposed to a prostate cancer antigen or specific antigenic peptide in vitro and incubated or cultured with primed or unprimed T cells to activate the relevant T cell responses in vitro. The activated T cells are then administered to a prostate cancer patient. Methods and compositions for human dendritic cells with extended life span and cryopreserved dendritic cells are disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
20130273654 | Generation of Dendritic Cells from Monocytic Dendritic Precursor Cells with GM-CSF in the Absence of Additional Cytokines - The present invention it was determined that dendritic cells could be derived from various sources including peripheral blood monocytes in the presence of only GM-CSF without other cytokines if the monocytes were not activated. By preventing activation, such as by preventing binding of the cells to the surface of the culture vessel, the monocytes do not require the presence of additional cytokines, such as IL-4 or IL-13, to prevent differentiation into a non-dendritic cell lineage. The immature DCs generated and maintained in this manner were CD14 | 10-17-2013 |
20160024472 | Generation of Dendritic Cells from Monocytic Dendritic Precursor Cells with GM-CSF in the Absence of Additional Cytokines - The present invention it was determined that dendritic cells could be derived from various sources including peripheral blood monocytes in the presence of only GM-CSF without other cytokines if the monocytes were not activated. By preventing activation, such as by preventing binding of the cells to the surface of the culture vessel, the monocytes do not require the presence of additional cytokines, such as IL-4 or IL-13, to prevent differentiation into a non-dendritic cell lineage. The immature DCs generated and maintained in this manner were CD14 and expressed high levels of CD1a. Upon maturation by contact with an agent such as, for example, BCG and IFNγ, the cells were determined to express surface molecules typical of mature dendritic cells purified by prior methods and cultured in the presence of GM-CSF and IL-4. The mature dendritic cells produced from monocytes without activation and cultured in GM-CSF alone are suitable for use in dendritic cell-based immunotherapy methods, such as for use in the treatment of disease, including cancer. | 01-28-2016 |
Benjamin A. Vosmek, Machesney Park, IL US
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20150320079 | FROZEN FOOD DISPENSING MACHINE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A frozen food dispensing machine includes a refrigerated first zone including a product storage chamber. A second zone is operably connected to the first zone for flowing product from the first zone. A third zone is configured to receive a flow of product from the second zone, freeze the flow of product and dispense the flow of product. The first zone, the second zone and the third zone are isolatable from each other. | 11-12-2015 |
Benjamin A. Werner, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20150195674 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING DELAY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECEIVE PROCESSING CHAINS OF A DEVICE USING CROWD SOURCING - Systems, methods, and devices are described for estimating delay difference between two receive chains of a mobile device. The mobile device receives a first signal from a base station using a first receive chain, and receives a second signal using a second receive chain from a common, remote timing source for the base station and the mobile device. In addition, the mobile device obtains a transmit delay parameter associated with the base station and estimates, based at least in part on the transmit delay parameter, an offset value corresponding to a difference between amount of time for the first signal to pass through the first receive chain of the mobile device and amount of time for the second signal to pass through the second receive chain of the mobile device. The mobile device may store the offset value for subsequent use in estimating its position. | 07-09-2015 |
20160003623 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COLLABORATIVE NAVIGATION AND OPERATION WITH A MOBILE DEVICE AND A WEARABLE DEVICE - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for collaborative navigation and operation on two mobile devices. The method may include establishing a wireless connection between a first mobile device and a second mobile device, and generating navigation data by the first mobile device for collaborative navigation based on a location of the first mobile device. The method may also include selecting a first subset of the navigation data for display by the first mobile device, and selecting a second subset of the navigation data for display by the second mobile device. The method may also include transferring the second subset of navigation data to the second mobile device and coordinating the display of the first subset of navigation data on the first mobile device with display of the second subset of navigation data on the second mobile device. | 01-07-2016 |