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Andrew S. Benjamin, Princeton Junction, NJ US
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| 20090157434 | STRUCTURING BONDS AND/OR OTHER SECURITIES COLLATERALIZED BY INSURANCE POLICIES - Systems, computer program products and methods of collateralizing bonds and/or other securities using one or more insurance policies are described. A method may include receiving input regarding an appropriate grouping from a collection of one or more insureds, receiving input regarding an initial value for a face amount of one or more insurance policies, one or more mortality curves for calculating a single premium and a mortality expectation table for determining a presumed mortality expectation, receiving information regarding the one or more insurance policies, and receiving information regarding an insurer's assumptions and outcomes. The various inputs may be processed. The results of the processing may be output in the form of expected cash flow and timing. Associated data processing systems and computer program products are also described. | 06-18-2009 |
Ann Benjamin, Keene, NH US
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| 20110012954 | SOLVENT-BASED INKJET INK FORMULATIONS - Solvent-based inkjet ink formulations including an organic solvent, a resin, a surfactant, and a colorant are provided. The inks have many desirable attributes such as extended decap time. | 01-20-2011 |
Arthur J. Benjamin, Germantown, TN US
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| 20090084561 | FIRE SENSOR, FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF - A combination fire detection and fire suppression system may include a fire detection system configured to detect an undesirably high temperature associated with an area. The fire detection system may include a temperature sensor including a temperature sensor array and a fire alerting system associated with the temperature sensor. The fire alerting system may be configured to receive information from the temperature sensor and generate a warning signal based on an undesirably high temperature associated with the area. The fire detection system may include a fire control panel configured to receive the warning signal. The system may also include a fire suppression system including a fire suppressant delivery system configured to provide at least one fire suppressant agent to the area associated with the undesirably high temperature. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090151965 | FIRE SUPRESSION AND INDICATOR SYSTEM AND FIRE DETECTION DEVICE - A system for detecting and suppressing a fire condition in a storage unit. The system comprises a transmitter associated with the storage unit and configured to transmit a first signal upon detection of the fire condition, at least one receiver configured to detect the first signal and configured to provide a second signal indicating detection of the fire condition, and a fire suppression device configured to discharge a fire suppressant material into the storage unit upon detection of the fire condition. There may also be a plurality of storage units, a plurality of transmitters, and a plurality of receivers. An individual transmitter and an individual receiver may be associated with each of the plurality of storage units. Each of the storage units may be located at a predetermined position relative to the individual receiver associated with the storage unit. The second signal from a receiver may be provided to a control panel that in response to the second signal identifies the storage unit experiencing the fire condition. The present invention is also directed at a fire suppression and indication system for use in an aircraft. The aircraft includes a cockpit, a control panel in the cockpit, and a storage area. The system includes a plurality of storage units located at predetermined positions in the storage area. a transmitter associated with each storage unit and configured to transmit a first signal upon detection of the fire condition, at least one receiver configured to detect the first signal and configured to provide a second signal indication detection of the fire condition, and a fire suppression device configured to discharge a fire suppressant material into the storage unit upon detection of the fire condition. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090255694 | Container and method for containing and/or suppressing a fire - A container for containing and/or suppressing a fire may include a floor, a roof, and at least one wall associating the floor and the roof. The at least one wall may define an opening configured to provide access to the interior of the container. The container may further include at least one panel configured to close the opening. At least one of the floor, the roof, the at least one wall, and the at least one panel may include an intumescent material substantially covering an interior surface thereof. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090315726 | FIRE SENSOR, FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF - A combination fire detection and fire suppression system may include a fire detection system configured to detect an undesirably high temperature associated with an area. The fire detection system may include a temperature sensor including a temperature sensor array and a fire alerting system associated with the temperature sensor. The fire alerting system may be configured to receive information from the temperature sensor and generate a warning signal based on an undesirably high temperature associated with the area. The fire detection system may include a fire control panel configured to receive the warning signal. The system may also include a fire suppression system including a fire suppressant delivery system configured to provide at least one fire suppressant agent to the area associated with the undesirably high temperature. | 12-24-2009 |
Bradley Louis Benjamin, Bozeman, MT US
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| 20090076884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CROSS-SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ACROSS AN ENTERPRISE - A system for cross-selling products and/or services across an enterprise comprising an enterprise-level decision engine and a plurality of line-of-business decision engines; wherein characteristics derived by the enterprise-level decision engine are used by the line-of business-level decision engines to generate cross-sell offer decisions; enterprise-level business rules and line-of-business-level business rules are managed independently of one another; a publish-subscribe message framework allows data to be published at an enterprise level and subscribed to by the line-of-business decision engines according to business rules established at the line-of-business level; the line-of-business decision engines generate cross-sell offer decisions; and the enterprise-level decision engine stores data to and retrieves data from an operational and an analytics data repository. A method of using the system described above to generate cross-sell offer decisions. | 03-19-2009 |
Craig Benjamin, Lebanon, OR US
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| 20110317510 | RESTORATION OF WORN METALLIC EXTRUSION PROCESSING ELEMENTS - A restored metallic extrusion processing element comprises a tubular metal core around which is consolidated a powdered metal extrusion component that includes metallurgically bonded interior shell and exterior working portions. The interior shell portion covers the core and is characterized by a first multiple-crystalline microstructure, and the exterior working portion is characterized by a second multiple crystalline microstructure of densified powdered metal particles. The exterior working portion has an outside surface including outer working surface features that extend along the length of the extrusion processing element. A bond interface of metallurgical type defines a crystalline microstructure boundary between the first and second multiple-crystalline microstructures. | 12-29-2011 |
Daniel Benjamin, Simsbury, CT US
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| 20110146298 | RETAINING MEMBER FOR USE WITH GAS TURBINE ENGINE SHAFT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A gas turbine engine assembly includes a rotor shaft having a threaded portion, a rotor stack support positioned radially outward from the rotor shaft, and a locking nut. The locking nut includes a body portion, a threaded portion located on a radially inner surface of the body portion, and a lug portion extending from the body portion. The rotor stack support radially rests upon the body portion of the locking nut, and the rotor stack support axially rests against the lug portion of the locking nut. The threaded portion of the locking nut and the threaded portion of the rotor shaft are engaged together. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110219781 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH TIE SHAFT FOR AXIAL HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR ROTOR - A compressor section to be mounted in a gas turbine engine has a plurality of axial compressor rotors arranged from an upstream location toward a downstream location. A tie shaft applies an axial force at one end of the compressor section and biases the compressor rotors against a hub at the opposite end. The downstream compressor is an axial compressor rotor. A gas turbine engine incorporating this structure is also claimed. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219784 | COMPRESSOR SECTION WITH TIE SHAFT COUPLING AND CANTILEVER MOUNTED VANES - A compressor section to be mounted in a gas turbine engine has a plurality of compressor rotors arranged from an upstream location toward a downstream location. A tie shaft applies an axial force at one end of the compressor section to a downstream one of the compressor rotors, and biases the compressor rotors against a hub at the opposite end. Vane sections are mounted intermediate the compressor rotors. The vane sections include at least some variable vanes driven by actuators mounted at a radially outer position and at least some of the fixed vanes are cantilever mounted , such that they are spaced from a compressor rotor, but unsecured at a radially inner end. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110223025 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ROTOR SECTIONS HELD TOGETHER BY TIE SHAFT, AND WITH BLADE RIM UNDERCUT - An integrally bladed rotor is utilized in at least a stage of one of a compressor and turbine section. Airfoils extend radially outwardly from a platform, and there is an undercut inward from the platform at a downstream edge of the airfoil. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110223026 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE SECTION ASSEMBLY UTILIZING TIE SHAFT - A gas turbine engine has a compressor section carrying a plurality of compressor rotors and a turbine section carrying a plurality of turbine rotors. The compressor rotors and the turbine rotors are constrained to rotate with the tie shaft. An upstream hub provides an upstream abutment face for the compressor rotors. A downstream hub bounds the downstream end of the compressor rotor to bias the compressor rotors against the upstream hub using an abutment member. The downstream hub has a rearwardly extending arm which provides a stop for the turbine rotors. A second abutment member is tightened on the tie shaft to force the turbine rotors against the downstream hub to hold together the turbine rotors. | 09-15-2011 |
Daniel Benjamin, Englishtown, NJ US
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| 20090062245 | Modulation of Neurodegenerative Diseases Through The Progesterone Receptor - Methods for modulating hormonal pathways involving the progesterone receptor in a subject with a neurodegenerative disorder, are provided. Progesterone receptor activity is modulated by administering an effective amount of an progesterone receptor modulating pharmacological agent to a subject such that the progesterone receptor modulating pharmacological agent interacts with the progesterone receptor and alters the expression of a protein associated with the neurodegenerative disease. | 03-05-2009 |
Daniel Eliot Benjamin, Highland Park, NJ US
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| 20110092515 | MELT GRANULATION PROCESS - A process for preparing solid dosage forms that contain a quinoline compound. The process, for example, provides for the inventive use of an extruder, especially a twin screw extruder, to melt granulate the quinoline compound with a granulation excipient. | 04-21-2011 |
Dean F. Benjamin, Amherst, WI US
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| 20090075065 | LOW GLARE, HIGH PRINT GLOSS PRINTING PAPER - A method of producing the low glare, high print gloss paper of the invention comprises the steps of providing a paper substrate, coating the substrate with an aqueous coating composition having, as a dry parts by weight per 100 parts of pigment, 50-90 parts coarse delaminated clay pigment having a particle size of 8-12 microns and 10-20 parts calcium carbonate having a particle size of between 0.7 and 1.1 microns, drying the coating; and supercalendering the coated substrate with at least two passes per side with rolls having a surface roughness of 90-130 Ra. The step of supercalendering imparts a Parker Print-Surf roughness of 1.7-2.2 microns and a sheet gloss of about 25-30. Four color printing produces a print gloss of 65-70 and a delta gloss of at least 38. | 03-19-2009 |
Dennis Benjamin, Redmond, WA US
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| 20080241852 | Compositions, kits, and methods for identification, assessment, prevention, and therapy of endometriosis - The invention relates to newly discovered marker polypeptides associated with endometriosis. Compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating endometriosis are provided. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090062147 | Methods for synthesis of encoded libraries - The present invention provides a method of synthesizing libraries of molecules which include an encoding oligonucleotide tag. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090136526 | CD19 Binding Agents and Uses Thereof - This invention, inter alia, relates to CD19 binding agents and methods of using such CD19 binding agents for treating disease. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100330107 | ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATES (ADC) THAT BIND TO 24P4C12 PROTEINS - Antibody drug conjugates (ADC's) that bind to 24P4C12 protein and variants thereof are described herein. 24P4C12 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, the ADC's of the invention provide a therapeutic composition for the treatment of cancer. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110136697 | METHODS FOR SYNTHESIS OF ENCODED LIBRARIES - The present invention provides a method of synthesizing libraries of molecules which include an encoding oligonucleotide tag. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110251089 | METHODS FOR SYNTHESIS OF ENCODED LIBRARIES - The present invention provides a method of synthesizing libraries of molecules which include an encoding oligonucleotide tag. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110312088 | CD19 BINDING AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention, inter alia, relates to CD19 binding agents and methods of using such CD19 binding agents for treating disease. | 12-22-2011 |
Dennis R. Benjamin, Bothell, WA US
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| 20090317869 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MAKING ANTIBODIES AND ANTIBODY DERIVATIVES WITH REDUCED CORE FUCOSYLATION - The invention provides methods and compositions for preparing antibodies and antibody derivatives with reduced core fucosylation. | 12-24-2009 |
Devin Benjamin, Miami, FL US
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| 20110063448 | Cat 5 Camera System - A controller which enables control of the functions and operations of a camera, such as a digital video surveillance camera, by utilization of the menu feature on the camera. For example, by utilizing the menu feature in a digital camera, the lens can be adjusted to control the exposure, the white balance, the backlighting, etc. The controller can control a plurality of cameras and a plurality of controllers can be connected to each other. Each controller will only control the cameras connect to it. | 03-17-2011 |
Edward D. Benjamin, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20090038311 | Outer Sidewall Retention Scheme For A Singlet First Stage Nozzle - An outer sidewall retention scheme for a singlet first stage nozzle of a gas turbine. The retention scheme includes a circumferential retaining ring with a main body and a pair of circumferential retaining lands projecting inward radially. A circumferential annular retaining groove is formed between the pair of circumferential retaining lands. A first lug and a second lug mounted on an outer face of the outer sidewall of each nozzle are adapted to fit within the circumferential annular retaining groove of the retaining ring and are supported radially and circumferentially by a first retaining pin and a second retaining pin, each pin passing though the circumferential retaining lands. Each nozzle further includes a chordal hinge rail and seal on the outer sidewall and a chordal hinge rail and seal on the inner sidewall providing axial support for the nozzle. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090068005 | Airfoil Shape For A Turbine Nozzle - An article of manufacture having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth TABLE I. The X and Y values are distances in inches, which when connected by smooth continuing arcs define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z in inches The X, Y and Z distances may be scalable as a function of the same constant or number to provide a scaled up or scaled down airfoil section for the nozzle. The nominal airfoil given by the X, Y and Z distances lies within an envelope of +0.130 inch to −0.030 inch. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090110479 | FULLY CONTAINED RETENTION PIN FOR A TURBINE NOZZLE - A retention pin for fastening retaining lugs of an outer sidewall, of a turbine nozzle, within a groove between a forward land and an aft land of a retaining ring. The retention pins fit through coaxial holes in the lug and the lands, securing the radial and circumferential location of the nozzles as well as allowing transitional motion. While maintaining limited contact with both the nozzles and the retaining ring they significantly reduce conductive heat transfer from the nozzle to the retaining ring. By positioning the nozzles, they also set the desired nozzle throat areas for targeted turbine performance. The pins have been designed such that the nozzle cannot disengage within the assembly due to the pin backing out of its nominal axial position, and the pin will not fail due to low cycle fatigue, creep, or yielding, all of which prevent nozzle fallout. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110549 | GAS TURBINES HAVING FLEXIBLE CHORDAL HINGE SEALS - Gas turbine systems having flexible chordal hinge seals are provided. According to an embodiment, a turbine system comprises: a nozzle segment comprising a stator vane extending between an inner band segment and an outer band segment; an inner support ring adjacent to the inner band segment; and an inner chordal hinge seal in operable communication with the nozzle segment, the inner chordal hinge seal comprising a flexible inner rail extending inwardly from the inner band segment, the inner rail having a projection for sealingly engaging the inner support ring. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100166564 | TURBINE BLADE COOLING CIRCUITS - A turbine blade with a generally hollow airfoil having an outer wall that defines a chamber for receiving cooling air, the airfoil comprising a leading edge that resides in an upstream direction, a trailing edge that resides in a downstream direction, a convex suction side, a concave pressure side, and an insert disposed within the chamber that is configured to initially receive at least a portion of the cooling air entering the chamber and direct the cooling air through a plurality of insert apertures to cool the inner surface of the outer wall, the insert further comprising a configuration that generally conforms to the contour of the outer wall of the chamber but in spaced relation thereto, wherein the chamber and insert narrow as they extend toward the trailing edge, the insert eventually terminating and the chamber eventually terminating at a pin array section, wherein a first distance exists that comprises the generally axial distance between the position of downstream termination point of the insert and the position of an upstream beginning point of the pin array section, wherein the pin array section, at a downstream end, comprises a plurality of openings that define an inlet to a plurality of trailing edge cooling apertures, and wherein the chamber, the insert, and the pin array section are configured such that the first distance is approximately minimized. | 07-01-2010 |
Edward Durell Benjamin, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20100172748 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING NOZZLE STRESS - A gas turbine engine nozzle is described. The gas turbine engine nozzle includes at least one nozzle vane having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to an inner sidewall and the second end is coupled to an outer sidewall. The gas turbine engine nozzle also includes at least one stress relief pocket defined within at least one of the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall proximate to the at least one nozzle vane. The at least one stress relief pocket is configured to reduce stress on the proximate nozzle vane. | 07-08-2010 |
Elfrida Benjamin, Millstone, NJ US
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| 20100178667 | PERIODIC ACID-SCHIFF STAINING WITH DETECTION IN THE INFRARED RANGE - Provided is a method of detecting the presence and quantitating the amount of glycogen from a biological sample. This method employs PAS staining with detection in the infrared range. | 07-15-2010 |
Elfrida Benjamin, Millstone Township, NJ US
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| 20110152319 | METHOD TO PREDICT RESPONSE TO PHARMACOLOGICAL CHAPERONE TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The present invention provides methods to determine whether a patient with a lysosomal storage disorder will benefit from treatment with a specific pharmacological chaperone. The present invention exemplifies an in vitro method for determining α-galactosidase A responsiveness to a pharmacological chaperone such as 1-deoxygalactonojirimycin in a cell line expressing a mutant from of α-galactosidase A. The invention also provides a method for diagnosing Fabry disease in patients suspected of having Fabry disease. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110212996 | METHOD TO PREDICT RESPONSE TO PHARMACOLOGICAL CHAPERONE TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The present invention provides methods to determine whether a patient with a lysosomal storage disorder will benefit from treatment with a specific pharmacological chaperone. The present invention exemplifies an in vitro method for determining α-galactosidase A responsiveness to a pharmacological chaperone such as 1-deoxygalactonojirimycin in a cell line expressing a mutant from of α-galactosidase A. The invention also provides a method for diagnosing Fabry disease in patients suspected of having Fabry disease. | 09-01-2011 |
Elfrida R. Benjamin, Millstone Township, NJ US
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| 20090105249 | 4-phenylsulfonamidopiperidines as calcium channel blockers - The invention relates to piperidinyl compounds of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, or solvate thereof, wherein R | 04-23-2009 |
Eric Benjamin, Jamestown, NC US
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| 20110064806 | SOLID COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN OXADIAZOANTHRACENE COMPOUND AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The invention provides solid compositions comprising (S)-3-(4′-Cyano-biphenyl-4-yl)-2-{[(3S,7S)-3-[4-(3,4-dichloro-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-1-methyl-2-oxo-6-((S)-1-phenyl-propyl)-2,3,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-4-oxa-1,6-diaza-anthracene-7-carbonyl]-amino}-propionic acid (OC-1) or a salt thereof and methods of making and using those compositions. The invention also provides the monohydrochloride salt of (S)-3-(4′-Cyano-biphenyl-4-yl)-2-{[(3S,7S)-3-[4-(3,4-dichloro-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-1-methyl-2-oxo-6-((S)-1-phenyl-propyl)-2,3,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-4-oxa-1,6-diaza-anthracene-7-carbonyl]-amino}-propionic acid. | 03-17-2011 |
Eric J. Benjamin, Jamestown, NC US
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| 20100062058 | Delayed Release Formulations for Oral Administration of a Polypeptide Therapeutic Agent and Methods of Using Same - The invention provides compositions containing polypeptides, including therapeutic polypeptides such as interleukin-11, that are suitable for oral administration. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20110282035 | Rage Fusion Proteins, Formulations And Methods Of Use Thereof - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to the N-terminus of an immunoglobulin C | 11-17-2011 |
Erin Patrice Benjamin, Tamarac, FL US
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| 20100031162 | Viewer interface for a content delivery system - A viewer interface for a content delivery system is described. In one embodiment, a method for displaying programming content described. This method, occurring in a receiver controller, includes receiving a user identification from an user interface device; in response to the user identification, activating an interactive graphical display personalized for a viewer identified by the user identification; and displaying, in the interactive graphical display, a menu of programming content that can be personalized for the viewer according to the viewer's viewing preferences, wherein the programming content can be received from at least one of a broadcast transmission and unicast transmission. Other embodiments are also described. | 02-04-2010 |
Georganne Stone Benjamin, Boise, ID US
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| 20110143828 | VIDEO GAME FOR INTERACTIVELY MODELING COMMUNITY HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND COSTS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - A video game application that interactively simulates how a budget can be managed for health care prevention and treatment in a community based upon several factors. These factors include the availability and type of prevention and treatment facilities in the community, how effectively a populace uses available facilities, and how effectively costs are managed for increasing the capacity of treatment and prevention in the community. A player can advance to a next round of the video game if all of the virtual populace has either received treatment for an illness (when they are ill) or participated in a prevention action. Also, to successfully complete a round, the number of emergency hospital visits that occur during a round are less than a predetermined parameter and the costs incurred during the round do not exceed the current round's budget. Health indicators may also be associated with members of the virtual populace. | 06-16-2011 |
Grant Benjamin, Ingleside, IL US
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| 20100049542 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BLOOD PROCESSING PROCEDURES - Systems, articles of manufacture, and methods for managing blood processing operations and data for one or more blood component collection facilities are provided. An example system for networking the blood component collection facility includes a system computer including a memory and a communication interface. The system computer is linked to a plurality of input devices for tracking donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments with respect to one or more blood product collection procedures. The system computer is also linked to at least one administrative level computing device to monitor blood component collection activities throughout the blood component collection facility and to facilitate decision making with respect to allocation of at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments based on information regarding at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments. | 02-25-2010 |
Grant S. Benjamin, Ingleside, IL US
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| 20090211985 | Automated Pre-Filtration Air Management and Filtration Systems and Methods - Filtration systems and methods using a pump and pressure sensor are provided for improved efficiency in fluid filtration systems. A filtration system includes a pre-filter container joined to a post-filter container by a filter line having a filter. To reduce the time required for filtration a pump and pressure sensor are included in a filter inlet flow path. The pump also is used to provide air management in the system via pre-filtration evacuation of air from at least the filter. | 08-27-2009 |
Ivor J. Benjamin, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20120030779 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING, TREATING, OR PREVENTING REDUCTIVE STRESS - Disclosed herein is a non-human animal model of protein aggregation cardiomyopathy. Also disclosed are compo-sitions and methods of treating or preventing a condition in a subject caused or exacerbated by reductive stress. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of predicting, detecting, or monitoring reductive stress in a subject. | 02-02-2012 |
Jeffrey John Benjamin, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20110068229 | AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT WITH PASSIVE LIMB RETENTION - An aircraft ejection seat includes a passive limb retention system. The limb retention system comprises a primary lanyard that forms a loop around the crewmember's footwell and a secondary lanyard that is releasably attached to a medial portion of the loop in the primary lanyard. Upon initiation, as the ejection seat is propelled out of the aircraft, the primary and secondary lanyards simultaneously close the lanyard loop around the crewmember's leg from both ends until the lanyard loop contacts the crewmember's leg. Once the lanyard loop is closed around the crewmember's leg, the secondary lanyard releases, allowing the primary lanyard to continue to tighten around the crewmember's leg until the shear fastener shears and the ejection seat exits the aircraft. | 03-24-2011 |
Jesse Benjamin, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20090305756 | GENERATING CUSTOM CREATURES - A computer-implemented method of growing and incubating custom creatures in a computer game, including: obtaining genetic properties; combining the genetic properties in combinations of attributes, skills, and appearances; incubating a creature with role-specific properties using the combined genetic properties; and displaying an egg object of the incubated creature on a display for transaction. Keywords include MMO, incubation, genetic properties, and egg object. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090305774 | USER CREATED CONTENT AND QUESTS - A computer-implemented method of providing an environment for a crafting player to craft a role-playing content and/or quests in a computer game, the method including: obtaining tokens that represent in-game assets; placing the tokens to craft the role-playing content and/or quests; inviting other players to participate in the role-playing content and/or quests; running the role-playing content and/or quests; receiving at least one reward based on the rating entered by the other players; and saving a layout and composition of the crafted role-playing content and/or quests in a blueprint. Keywords include MMO, role-playing event, quests, and souvenirs. | 12-10-2009 |
John Benjamin, Mountaintop, PA US
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| 20100200910 | Semiconductor Devices with Stable and Controlled Avalanche Characteristics and Methods of Fabricating the Same - Disclosed are semiconductor devices with breakdown voltages that are more controlled and stable after repeated exposure to breakdown conditions than prior art devices. The disclosed devices can be used to provide secondary circuit functions not previously contemplated by the prior art. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100207205 | Structures and Methods for Improving Trench-Shielded Semiconductor Devices and Schottky Barrier Rectifier Devices - Various structures and methods for improving the performance of trench-shielded power semiconductor devices and the like are described. | 08-19-2010 |
John L. Benjamin, Mountain Top, PA US
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| 20080210974 | High voltage LDMOS - A power semiconductor device having high avalanche capability comprises an N | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100314707 | Reduced Process Sensitivity of Electrode-Semiconductor Rectifiers - Disclosed are semiconductor devices and methods of making semiconductor devices. An exemplary embodiment comprises a semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type having a first surface, a second surface, and a graded net doping concentration of the first conductivity type within a portion of the semiconductor layer. The graded portion is located adjacent to the top surface of the semiconductor layer, and the graded net doping concentration therein decreasing in value with distance from the top surface of the semiconductor layer. The exemplary device also comprises an electrode disposed at the first surface of the semiconductor layer and adjacent to the graded portion. | 12-16-2010 |
John Russell Benjamin, Roscoe, IL US
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| 20100123293 | Mechanic's creeper with onboard lighting - Disclosed is a mechanic's creeper equipped with a lighting system. Lights can be placed on a bar surrounding the mechanic's head like a halo. In this position, the lights illuminate the area where the mechanic needs to work without getting light in the mechanic's eyes or casting annoying shadows. The creeper can include a battery to power the lights. A rechargeable battery can be provided, with the battery recharging when the creeper is not in use. A “low charge” indicator can be included. Many types of lighting fixtures are contemplated, but LEDs are preferred because they are rugged and produce a good deal of even light without drawing too much power. When multiple LEDs are used, different LEDs can be aimed in slightly different directions to more evenly illuminate the work area under the automobile. A lighting unit can be made as an add-on to attach to an existing creeper. | 05-20-2010 |
Joyce Marie Benjamin, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20080317798 | Disposable Nonwoven Cleansing Mitt - A disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt adapted to be retained on a user's hand during use is provided. The disposable nonwoven cleansing mitt is releasably carrying a personal care composition. | 12-25-2008 |
Joyce Marie Benjamin, Mason, OH US
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| 20090133206 | Child's Sized Disposable Article - A disposable child sized article is provided. The disposable child sized article is releasably carrying a benefit composition. An article of commerce comprising disposable child sized article is also provided. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090324660 | PERSONAL-CARE ARTICLE FOR SEQUENTIALLY DISPENSING COMPOSITIONS WITH DIFFERENT FRAGRANCES - The present invention relates to a personal-care article for dispensing and or applying a personal-care product that comprises a package and a personal-care product. The package comprises at least one chamber, a dispensing orifice, a first zone proximate to the dispensing orifice and a second zone distal to the dispensing orifice, wherein the first zone and the second zone are both located in the at least one chamber. The personal-care product comprises a first personal-care composition substantially disposed within the first zone and the second personal-care composition substantially disposed within the second zone. The first composition comprises a first fragrance releaseably associated with a suppressing agent and the second composition comprises a second fragrance releaseably associated with a suppressing agent; wherein the first fragrance is different from the second fragrance. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100181223 | Array Of Multi-Staged Cleaning Wipes - An array of multi-stage configured cleansing wipe products may include first stage cleansing wipes and second stage cleansing wipes. The first stage cleansing wipes may have a first structure and a first composition selected in view of a first child developmental stage. The second stage cleansing wipes may have a second structure and a second composition selected in view of a second child developmental stage. The first structure and the first composition are different and potentially progressive from first stage to second stage. First stage product packaging may include at least one first stage-specific indicia and second stage product packaging may include at least one second stage-specific indicia. Stages of the array may be communicated and tailored based upon the foods eaten and the manner of eating (such as being fed or self-feeding) of the babies or children in each stage. | 07-22-2010 |
Marc Lionel Benjamin, Taylors, SC US
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| 20110162377 | TURBOMACHINE NOZZLE - A turbomachine includes a compressor, a turbine, a combustor operatively coupled to the compressor and the turbine, and an injection nozzle assembly mounted in the combustor. The injection nozzle assembly includes a swirler member provided with a hub portion having an internal surface. The injection nozzle assembly also includes a nozzle section, and a nozzle tip member fluidly coupled to the nozzle section and the swirler member. The nozzle tip member includes a body having a first end section that extends from the nozzle section to a second end section arranged in the hub portion of the swirler member. The nozzle tip member includes an external surface, and a discharge port. At least one of the external surface of the nozzle tip member and the internal surface of the swirler member hub portion is provided with a plurality of grooves. | 07-07-2011 |
Mark Leroy Benjamin, Buchanan, MI US
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| 20100101398 | TREMOLO ATTACHMENT FOR A STRINGED INSTRUMENT - This tremolo device includes a flat hand plate and a short mounting post welded perpendicularly to bottom of the hand plate. The hand plate is configured and bent to form a curved eminence and depression along one side, which provides additional structural integrity and rigidity to the tremolo device. The mounting post is adapted to rotatably connect to the bridge assembly of a stringed instrument. The mounting post elevates the hand plate over the bridge assembly and instrument strings. The musician can rest the palm of the picking hand on the top of the hand plate, which positions the fingers conveniently over the instrument's strings. The musician can push or pull on the hand plate to apply force to the bridge and change the tension of instrument's strings. | 04-29-2010 |
Mark M. Benjamin, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090314714 | METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM LIQUIDS USING MEMBRANE FILTRATION IN COMBINATION WITH PARTICLE ADSORPTION TO REDUCE FOULING - Metal oxide particles heated while immersed in water in a closed container are combined with membrane filtration to remove contaminants from water. The use of the heated particles reduces fouling of the membrane typically encountered when membranes alone are used to remove contaminants from water. | 12-24-2009 |
Michael Anthony Benjamin, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100012750 | FUEL NOZZLE CENTERBODY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A fuel nozzle centerbody is provided that includes a cylindrical cross-sectional area, and a baffle co-axially aligned within the centerbody. The baffle includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apertures configured to channel an airflow radially outward such that the channeled airflow impinges a centerbody inner surface. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100263382 | DUAL ORIFICE PILOT FUEL INJECTOR - A gas turbine engine fuel nozzle assembly has concentric primary and secondary pilot fuel nozzles with circular primary and annular secondary exits respectively and a main fuel nozzle spaced radially outwardly of the pilot fuel nozzles. The primary and secondary pilot fuel nozzles include conical primary and secondary exit holes respectively. The secondary pilot fuel nozzle is located directly adjacent to and surrounding the primary pilot fuel nozzle. Alternatively the secondary pilot fuel nozzle may be radially spaced apart from the primary pilot fuel nozzle. A fuel injector having a hollow stem may be used to support the fuel nozzle assembly. A first pilot swirler may be located radially outwardly of and adjacent to the dual orifice pilot fuel injector tip, a second pilot swirler located radially outwardly of the first swirler, and a splitter radially positioned between the first and second pilot swirlers. | 10-21-2010 |
Michael K. Benjamin, Germantown, TN US
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| 20090044694 | Adjustable louvered armor window system - The adjustable louvered armor window system invention comprises angled louvers made of the lightweight opaque armor. For the front window a viewing window of ballistic glass can be installed, the rear or sides could be solid armor. The louvers have overlaps to provide for gap protection. When no threat is present, the louvers are in the full open position. Once a threat is detected, then the louvers are closed. The movement of the louvers can be accomplished by a push/pull cable, hydraulic pressure, air pressure or other means. The system in the fully open position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial down position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or fully closed position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant, with a small viewing area or port, which is made of ballistic grade transparent armor. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090044695 | Spring assisted articulating window armor system - In the spring assisted articulating window armor system invention, lightweight opaque armor is stored in the down position when not needed. When the armor is needed, a locking pin is released and two air cylinders or gas springs move the armor into the protected position. Then the upper half is hinged to the lower half and the upper armor is raised into position and the locking pin is reinstalled to hold the armor in position. The system in the down position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial up position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or full up position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant. | 02-19-2009 |
Neil Martin Paul Benjamin, Austin, TX US
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| 20110115379 | CURRENT CONTROL IN PLASMA PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A plasma processing system for generating plasma to process at least a wafer. The plasma processing system includes a coil for conducting a current for sustaining at least a portion of the plasma. The plasma processing system also includes a sensor coupled with the coil for measuring a magnitude of a supplied current to provide a magnitude measurement without measuring any phase angle of the supplied current. The supplied current is the current or a total current that is used for providing a plurality of currents (e.g., including the current). The plasma processing system also includes a controller coupled with the sensor for generating a command using the magnitude measurement and/or information derived using the magnitude measurement, without using information related to phase angle measurement, and for providing the command for controlling the magnitude of the supplied current and/or a magnitude of the total current. | 05-19-2011 |
Priya B. Benjamin, Aurora, IL US
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| 20090326948 | Automated Generation of Audiobook with Multiple Voices and Sounds from Text - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for the transcoding of annotated text to speech and audio. Source text is parsed into spoken text passages and sound description passages. A speaker identity is determined for each spoken text passage and a sound element for each sound description passage. The speaker identities and sound elements are automatically referenced to a voice and sound effects schema. A voice effect is associated with each speaker identity and a sound effect with each sound element. Each spoken text passage is then annotated with the voice effect associated with its speaker identity and each sound description passage is annotated with the sound effect associated with its sound element. The resulting annotated spoken text and sound description passages are processed to generate output text operable to be transcoded to speech and audio. | 12-31-2009 |
Rodney Benjamin, Camas, WA US
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| 20110152231 | METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) FOR TREATMENT OF DRUG RESISTANT MICROORGANISMS - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of compositions comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and one or more therapeutic agents, for the treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant microorganisms. In several embodiments, such compositions are effective in treating drug resistant infectious diseases, for example, MRSA. | 06-23-2011 |
Rodney L. Benjamin, Camas, WA US
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| 20110105623 | USE OF METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) TO MODULATE MICROBIAL ACTIVITY - Disclosed herein are methods of use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to modulate microbial activity, such as to enhance or inhibit the activity of microorganisms. In one example, MSM (such as about 0.5% to 5% MSM) is used to enhance fermentation efficiency, such as to enhance fermentation efficiency associated with the production of beer, cider, wine, a biofuel, dairy product or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are in vitro methods for enhancing the growth of one or more probiotic microorganisms and methods of enhancing growth of a microorganism in a diagnostic test sample. Methods of inhibiting microbial activity are also disclosed. In one particular example, a method of inhibiting microbial activity includes selecting a medium that is susceptible to H1N1 influenza contamination; and contacting the medium with MSM at a concentration of about 10% to about 16% of weight by volume, thereby inhibiting H1N1 influenza microbial activity. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110136210 | USE OF METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) TO MODULATE MICROBIAL ACTIVITY - Disclosed herein are methods of use of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) to modulate microbial activity, such as to enhance or inhibit the activity of microorganisms. In one example, MSM (such as about 0.5% to 5% MSM) is used to enhance fermentation efficiency, such as to enhance fermentation efficiency associated with the production of beer, cider, wine, a biofuel, dairy product or any combination thereof. Also disclosed are in vitro methods for enhancing the growth of one or more probiotic microorganisms and methods of enhancing growth of a microorganism in a diagnostic test sample. Methods of inhibiting microbial activity are also disclosed. In one particular example, a method of inhibiting microbial activity includes selecting a medium that is susceptible to H1N1 influenza contamination; and contacting the medium with MSM at a concentration of about 10% to about 16% of weight by volume, thereby inhibiting H1N1 influenza microbial activity. | 06-09-2011 |
Scott J. Benjamin, Lakeville, MN US
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| 20090051583 | RADAR DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Radar display methods and systems include a display processing apparatus that includes a central processing unit and a programmable graphics processing unit. A rendering function program executable by the programmable graphics processing unit under control of the central processing unit generates a plurality of sequential display image frames for use in displaying at least a radar image on a display (e.g., by applying a decaying function to an accumulated radar history image frame and updating the accumulated radar history image frame). | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110199287 | COMPENSATION FOR DISPLAY DEVICE FLICKER - Systems and methods are provided for use in correcting flicker of a display (e.g., an LCD display). For example, correction may employ the insertion of at least one transition data frame between display data frames for use in displaying a transition image by pixel elements of the display such that a user perceives display of a constant average luminance by the pixel elements. | 08-18-2011 |
Scott J. Benjamin, Perry, MI US
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| 20090258764 | APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING LOWER BACK MUSCLES - An exercise equipment apparatus for isolating lower back muscles. The apparatus or device comprises main tubular support posts, secondary tubular support posts, and support feet for providing the foundation of the device. Inner tubular extensions and setting pins are used to adjust the height and length of the device to accommodate the particular size and the proper positioning of the user for the angle of strengthening desired. A removeable torso support is releaseably attached or coupled to one of the main tubular support posts. An angular setting guide is used to select or set the desired angle of use and an articulating lever attached to the removeable torso support provides an arm for stopping or setting the removeable torso support at the selected angle of use by the user. | 10-15-2009 |
Thomas Benjamin, Powhatan, VA US
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| 20090314279 | Solar tracking sensor array - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for solar tracking. The solar tracking sensor array and method so disclosed can be used with any device that requires a specific orientation to the sun for optimal operation. The system relies upon a sun tracking mechanism which includes a plurality of phototransistors configured in a particular manner. The apparatus can further be used with an analog sensor circuit which is also disclosed herein. Although the device and method are disclosed in conjunction with a solar tracking device, which includes the analog sensor circuit, a drive assembly, and a power source, these components may be used independently of one another. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090315489 | Shape memory alloy motor - The invention discloses a novel and efficient drive mechanism for use in a variety of applications. This novel mechanism replaces traditional stepper motors or another analogous art with shape memory alloys. The drive mechanism so disclosed provides substantial operational benefits over conventional motors and other such traditional drive mechanisms that would be used in similar applications. The drive mechanism includes a high gear-ratio worm gear and worm drive which further provides precise, controlled movement of an output shaft. In the illustrative use elaborated upon herein, the motor is used to drive a photovoltaic panel so that the panel may remain in appropriate alignment with the sun throughout the day. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110232419 | Shape memory alloy motor - The invention discloses a novel and efficient drive mechanism for use in a variety of applications. This novel mechanism replaces traditional stepper motors or another analogous art with shape memory alloys. The drive mechanism so disclosed provides substantial operational benefits over conventional motors and other such traditional drive mechanisms that would be used in similar applications. The drive mechanism includes a high gear-ratio worm gear and worm drive which further provides precise, controlled movement of an output shaft. In the illustrative use elaborated upon herein, the motor is used to drive a photovoltaic panel so that the panel may remain in appropriate alignment with the sun throughout the day. | 09-29-2011 |
Trudy L. Benjamin, Portland, OR US
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| 20080204493 | Fluid ejection device - A fluid ejection device having firing cells, signal lines configured to receive a series of pulses, and an address generator configured to receive pulses from the series of pulses and generate a set of address signals in response to the received pulses, wherein the set of address signals is adapted to enable the firing cells for activation. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090002416 | Fluid Ejection Device - A fluid ejection device comprising firing cells including a first group of firing cells and a second group of firing cells and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to respond to the control signal to selectively initiate a first sequence adapted to enable the first group of firing cells for activation and a second sequence adapted to enable the second group of firing cells for activation. | 01-01-2009 |