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Benjamin I. Blackwell, Flower Mound, TX US
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| 20110238231 | ALTERNATIVE POWER OPERATION OF LOADING DOCKS AND LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT - Technology generally directed to operation of loading dock equipment such as vehicle restraints, dock levelers, overhead doors/openers, barrier gates, lights, and linked or unlinked control systems is disclosed herein. The disclosed technology may be employed to power electrical loading dock systems from batteries and/or alternative power sources, including “green” power sources. For example, the technology may be employed at new, temporary, and/or mobile facilities having any number of loading docks where reliable commercial power may not be readily available. Further, the technology may also be employed at warehouses in remote and/or developing areas where electrical infrastructure is not available and/or reasonably priced. The technology may be embodied as methods, apparatuses, manufactures (e.g., computer- and/or processor-readable storage and/or other mediums), and/or the like. | 09-29-2011 |
Bernie L. Blackwell, Ringoes, NJ US
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| 20090053267 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITION CONTAINING SILICONE OIL BEADS - Dentifrice composition and method of using such dentifrice composition to ameliorate dry mouth, where the dentifrice composition includes an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein silicone oil beads, and wherein the dentifrice composition has a viscosity of at least about 20,000 centipoise. | 02-26-2009 |
Bob Blackwell, Colleyville, TX US
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| 20100210982 | Method And System For Providing Segmental Gradient Compression - A system for providing segmental gradient compression to a body of a patient of the type comprising a wrap applied to an appendage of the patient. The system includes a control unit, a compression bladder, a barrier disposed within the compression bladder and defining a passive port, and first and second chambers disposed within the compression bladder. The first and second chambers are defined by the barrier and are fluidly coupled to each other via the passive port. This arrangement defines a flow path of a gas from the first chamber to the second chamber through the passive port. Inflation of the compression bladder with the gas results in sequential inflation of each chamber of the plurality of chambers thereby applying gradient circumferential pressure to the appendage of the patient. | 08-19-2010 |
Brad Blackwell, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100042437 | CABINET WITH REMOTE INTEGRATION - Devices, systems, and methods are described for remotely managing items that are configured to be stored in at least one dispensing device. This includes receiving user identification information at a host computer system from an electronic device that is remotely located from the dispensing device. This also includes transmitting from the host computer system to the electronic device a disposition of at least one item, wherein the at least one item is associated with a patient. Further, this includes receiving, at the host computer system from the remote electronic device, information about the item originating from the dispensing device, wherein the information includes a further disposition of the item. | 02-18-2010 |
Bradley F. Blackwell, Huron, OH US
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| 20100236497 | System for controlling the interaction of animals and objects - The interaction of an animal and an object is controlled by causing a surface of the object to reflect light with a wavelength that induces a response by the animal. | 09-23-2010 |
Bruce A. Blackwell, Broken Arrow, OK US
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| 20110167120 | ELECTRONIC-MAIL REMINDER FOR AN INTERNET TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE - An Internet television program guide electronic-mail (e-mail) reminder system is provided. The system allows a user at a multimedia system to order and receive e-mail message reminders of scheduled television events over the Internet. The user can order e-mail reminders after selecting a program from the program listings or by supplying (a program title directly) specific user program preferences without having to consult the program listings. The user can specify when and how often the reminders will be generated and received. If desired, the user can view a list of all currently requested e-mail reminders. Entries can be added to the list or the user can cancel a previously ordered reminder. The user can order e-mail reminders for scheduled pay-per-view programs using the system. The user can also have reminder information periodically updated and available directly on the user's multimedia system. | 07-07-2011 |
Bryan E. Blackwell, Brownsburg, IN US
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| 20090007553 | PREVENTION OF FACE-PLUGGING ON AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES IN EXHAUST - An inlet face for an aftertreatment device that prevents and/or eliminates face-plugging for a passageway where the inlet face is disposed. The inlet face includes a particular end surface disposed on an outer surface at the end of a substrate. The end surface includes at least one of a three-dimensional topographical configuration disposed at the end of the substrate, a chemical coating applied on the end of the substrate, or both a three-dimensional topographical configuration disposed on the end of the substrate and a chemical coating applied on the three-dimensional topographical configuration. As one example, the inlet face can be helpful in preventing carbonaceous fouling, which can result from engine exhaust material, such as carbon soot and other engine exhaust by-products. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090019833 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TIME-TEMPERATURE HISTORY OF AN AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for determining a time-temperature history of an aftertreatment device. The apparatus includes an aftertreatment device comprising a substrate, and at least one thermal monitoring member (TMM) in thermal contact with the substrate. The TMMs may comprise a material that exhibits an electrical resistivity change at temperature over time. The apparatus may include a controller configured to measure the electrical resistivity of at least a portion of the TMMs, and to determine a thermal history based on the electrical resistivity measures. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090038294 | Tuning Particulate Filter Performance Through Selective Plugging and Use of Multiple Particulate Filters to Reduce Emissions and Improve Thermal Robustness - Modified exhaust aftertreatment filters for filtering engine exhaust are provided as are methods of design and manufacturing modified exhaust aftertreatment filters. The modified filters are subject to reduced back pressure and reduced thermal gradients experienced during regeneration as compared to unmodified filters. The modified filters include flow-through channels obtained by unplugging channels which normally are plugged in an unmodified filter. | 02-12-2009 |
Bryan E. Blackwell, Franklin, IN US
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| 20090324453 | Catalytic Devices for Converting Urea to Ammonia - Disclosed are apparatuses, systems, and methods for treating exhaust. The disclosed apparatus and systems typically include a catalytic device for converting aqueous urea to ammonia. The catalytic device may include a pyrolysis catalyst and a hydrolysis catalyst for converting aqueous urea to ammonia. The catalytic device typically includes an upstream face that is positioned at an angle relative to exhaust flow when the device is positioned in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100021356 | SPIN FORMED CATALYST - A catalytic device and method for forming a catalytic device are described. The devices and methods described can be used for emissions systems in heavy duty diesel engines. In particular, a method of spin forming a catalytic device generally includes disposing a mat about an outer surface of a catalyst substrate and inserting the catalyst substrate and mat inside a shell. The mat is between the shell and the catalyst substrate. The shell, catalyst substrate, and mat can be spin formed into at least a generally elliptical shape but generally other than a circle shape. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100196225 | INCREASED REDUCTANT DECOMPOSITION REACTOR ROBUSTNESS THROUGH THE USE OF A HYDROLYTIC CATALYST COATING - A means for increasing the robustness of a SCR after-treatment system is provided. Specifically, a hydrolysis catalyst coating is applied to multiple surfaces within a decomposition reactor to aid in urea and urea based deposit decomposition and mitigation of urea based deposits. The reactor includes an injector mount attached to a middle tube portion, an inlet tube, an outlet tube and a mixer. A hydrolysis catalyst coating is applied to an inner surface of the injector mount, an inner surface of the middle tube portion, an inner surface of the outlet tube and an outer edge of the mixer. The hydrolysis catalyst coating is capable of decomposing urea and urea based deposits that comes in contact with the hydrolysis catalyst coating and mitigates the formation of urea based deposits. | 08-05-2010 |
Christopher J. Blackwell, Garrettsville, OH US
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| 20080199647 | Asymmetric Multilayered Polymeric Film And Label Stock And Label Thereof - A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises an asymmetric multilayered film comprising specialized skin and core layers whose compositions address multiple needs including adhesion of a printing ink and an adhesive and die-cuttability. The polymeric film provides improved performance in the conversion to an adhesive containing label stock and adhesive label. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080206505 | Multilayered Polymeric Film for Hot Melt Adhesive Labeling and Label Stock and Label Thereof - A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises a core layer (A), a print skin layer (B) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer, a high density polyethylene, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers and at least 10% by weight based on the weight of the layer (B) of a polyolefin elastomer, an alkene-unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid derivative copolymer, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers, and an adhesive skin layer (C) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, where the polymeric film is oriented. An adhesive containing label stock and an adhesive label die-cut from the adhesive containing label stock comprise the polymeric film which is especially useful for pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive applications. | 08-28-2008 |
Christopher J. Blackwell, Solon, OH US
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| 20080280111 | In-Mold Labels and Uses Thereof - An in-mold label film comprises a core layer and a heat seal layer wherein the heat seal layer comprises a very low density polyethylene and a high density polyethylene. The inventive film is useful in providing a method of in-mold labeling an article, a labeled article and a method to improve handleability of an in-mold label film. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090068486 | HEAT SHRINK FILMS AND ARTICLES ENCAPSULATED THEREIN - The present invention relates to a heat shrink film for encapsulating articles comprising a core layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first skin layer on the upper surface of the core layer, and a second skin layer underlying the lower surface of the core layer, wherein the core layer comprises a blend of (i) at least one polyterpene and (ii) a syndiotactic polypropylene or a cyclic olefin copolymer, wherein the ultimate shrinkage of the film is at least 25% at 135° C. | 03-12-2009 |
Crendal Lamar Blackwell, Washington, DC US
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| 20100025622 | Environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for treating multiple surfaces - The present invention provides compositions for road surface application, aircraft wings and surfaces, helicopter rotor blades or any surface where ice formation is not desired; wherein the composition serves to reduce the freezing temperature of surfaces, repels water, prevents the formation of ice, aids in the removal of ice and reduces contractile deformations and corrosion of surfaces. The compositions may also behave like a protective coating to applied surfaces. | 02-04-2010 |
David B. Blackwell, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100052911 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR RFID TAG DETECTION - A system for tracking objects that include radio frequency identification (RFID) tags associated therewith. The system including a structure substantially defining an enclosure, a reflective interior of the enclosure configured for the reflection of radio signals, at least one conveyor belt that transports the objects through the structure, at least one RFID reader panel inside the structure, wherein the at least one RFID reader panel transmits a radio signal into the interior of the structure such that the radio signal will reflect off of the interior of the structure to increase a probability that the RFID tags associated with the objects that enter the structure are read, and an operator terminal that receives and stores information regarding read RFID tags from the at least one reader panel. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110181393 | Wireless Collection of Fastener Data - Data is remotely collected from a plurality of fasteners in response to a query signal wirelessly transmitted by a reader. Each of the fasteners includes a sensor for measuring a parameter related to the stress on the fastener. A device adapted to be attached to each of the fasteners receives the query signal, activates the sensor to measure the parameter and wirelessly transmits the data including the parameter to the reader. | 07-28-2011 |
David D. Blackwell, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20120046895 | RF Probe Technique for Determining Plasma Potential - An rf probe is placed within a plasma and an rf signal from a network analyzer for a given dc bias voltage V | 02-23-2012 |
Donald A. Blackwell, Saratoga, CA US
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| 20110073728 | ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES - Adjustable mounting apparatus for securing electrical connectors and equipment to powersports vehicles such as motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. These mounting brackets are low cost, compact and lightweight. The brackets install easily without the use of fasteners and are adjustable without the use of tools or modification allowing them to conform to surfaces that may be flat, curved or fully round. | 03-31-2011 |
Edward L. Blackwell, Rochester, MN US
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| 20110205769 | POWER SHARING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TWO-STAGE POWER SUPPLIES - One embodiment of the invention provides a method for optimizing the power consumption in a redundant power system. A pulse width modulation waveform is generated in each of a first and second power supply to control the power output of each power supply. In response to the system load reaching a power setpoint, the first and second power supplies supply power to the system load in parallel. In response to the system load being below the power setpoint, the pulse width modulation waveform is disabled or blocked in the second power supply, and the system load is powered substantially entirely with the first power supply. | 08-25-2011 |
Gregory A. Blackwell, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090282932 | GAS SCRUBBER FOR AUTOMATED CLINICAL ANALYZER - A device and method for extending the useful life of a bulk liquid used in an automated clinical analyzer. Air from the atmosphere surrounding the automated clinical analyzer that displaces the bulk liquid consumed from a container is routed through a gas scrubber in order to remove or at least reduce the quantity of at least one contaminant present in that air. The gas scrubber is positioned between the bulk liquid in the container and the atmosphere surrounding the container. The gas scrubber contains a reagent that is capable of reacting with a contaminant in the atmosphere, whereby a required characteristic(s) of the bulk liquid does (do) not change excessively prior to the date that the bulk liquid is consumed. For example, if the contaminant is carbon dioxide, and the required characteristic of the bulk liquid is the level of pH of the bulk liquid, the reagent in the gas scrubber prevents the level of pH of the bulk liquid from changing excessively prior to the date that the bulk liquid is consumed. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100037921 | PROBE WASHING CUPS AND METHODS - The invention provides probe washing cups and methods. A probe washing cup has a washing well and a waste cup. A drying section is disposed between an open end of the probe washing cup and an inlet plane of the washing well. The drying section has a channel that is aligned with the washing well. The channel has an opening for receiving the probe therethrough. | 02-18-2010 |
Helen E. Blackwell, Middleton, WI US
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| 20090270423 | ANTIBACTERIAL SMALL MOLECULES AND METHODS FOR THEIR SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100261763 | ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. For example, the present invention provides chalcone and cyanopyridine compounds, and derivatives thereof, exhibiting high antibacterial activities having multiple electron withdrawing group substituents, such as halogens and fluorinated alky groups, and optionally having hydroxyl and/or alkoxyl groups substituents. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100305182 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING COMMUNICATION AND VIRULENCE IN QUORUM SENSING BACTERIA - The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating the communication and virulence of quorum sensing bacteria. In various exemplary embodiments, the invention provides a combinatorial library of quorum sensing compounds including synthetic analogs of naturally occurring and non-naturally occurring acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) analogs, and methods of synthesizing and using these compounds. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110046195 | Non-Lactone Carbocyclic and Heterocyclic Antagonists and Agonists of Bacterial Quorum Sensing - Compounds which modulate quorum sensing in quorum sensing bacteria. Compounds of the invention inhibit quorum sensing and/or activate quorum sensing in various bacteria. Compounds that inhibit quorum sensing are particularly useful for inhibition of detrimental bacterial biofilm formation. Compounds that activate quorum sensing are particularly useful for promoting growth and biofilm formation of beneficial bacterial. | 02-24-2011 |
Helen E. Blackwell, Madison, WI US
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| 20080312319 | Modulation of Bacterial Quorum Sensing with Synthetic Ligands - The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110212860 | Modulation of Bacterial Quorum Sensing With Synthetic Ligands - The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups. | 09-01-2011 |
James Blackwell, Portland, OR US
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| 20090321856 | SELF-ALIGNED INSULATING ETCHSTOP LAYER ON A METAL CONTACT - A semiconductor device comprising a substrate having a transistor that includes a metal gate structure; a first oxide layer formed over the substrate; a silane layer formed on the first oxide layer; and a non-conductive metal oxide layer grown on the metal gate structure, wherein the silane layer inhibits nucleation and growth of the non-conductive metal oxide layer. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110079862 | SELF-ALIGNED INSULATING ETCHSTOP LAYER ON A METAL CONTACT - A semiconductor device comprising a substrate having a transistor that includes a metal gate structure; a first oxide layer formed over the substrate; a silane layer formed on the first oxide layer; and a non-conductive metal oxide layer grown on the metal gate structure, wherein the silane layer inhibits nucleation and growth of the non-conductive metal oxide layer. | 04-07-2011 |
James M. Blackwell, Portland, OR US
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| 20080241423 | HIGH K DIELECTRIC GROWTH ON METAL TRIFLATE OR TRIFLUOROACETATE TERMINATED III-V SEMICONDUCTOR SURFACES - Surface preparation of a compound semiconductor surface, such as indium antimonide (InSb), with a triflating agent, such as triflic anhydride or a trifluoroacetylating agent, such as trifluoroacetic anhydride is described. In one embodiment, the triflating or trifluoroacetylating passivates the compound semiconductor surface by terminating the surface with triflate trifluoroacetate groups. In a further embodiment, a triflating agent or trifluoroacetylating agent is employed to first convert a thin native oxide present on a compound semiconductor surface to a soluble species. In another embodiment, the passivated compound semiconductor surface is activated in an ALD chamber by reacting the triflate or trifluoroacetate protecting groups with a protic source, such as water (H | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090004385 | Copper precursors for deposition processes - In one embodiment, a method comprises providing a chemical phase deposition copper precursor within a chemical phase deposition chamber; and depositing a metal film onto a substrate with the copper precursor by a chemical phase deposition process. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090095984 | DIELECTRIC INTERFACE FOR GROUP III-V SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A Group III-V Semiconductor device and method of fabrication is described. A high-k dielectric is interfaced to a confinement region by a chalcogenide region. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20120070981 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION OF A COPPER-CONTAINING SEED LAYER - The present disclosure relates to the field of microelectronic device fabrication and, more particularly, to the formation of copper-containing seed layers for the fabrication of interconnects in integrated circuits. The copper-containing seed layers may be formed in an atomic layer deposition process with a copper pre-cursor and organometallic co-reagent. | 03-22-2012 |
Jennifer Blackwell, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100331644 | HOUSING FOR AN INTRAVASCULAR SENSOR - An apparatus houses an intravascular sensor and is configured to measure the analyte in a biological sample of a host. The apparatus includes a fluid coupler having a first end configured to mate with a connecting end of a catheter and a second end configured to mate with a tubing assembly including, for example, an infusion pump, and a housing connected to the fluid coupler. The housing is configured to receive a sensor disposed within the fluid coupler such that when the fluid coupler is mated to the catheter, the sensor can be exposed to a biological sample. The housing is also configured to electrically couple the sensor with an external device, such as a processor for receiving and analyzing the sensor output. The housing and the fluid coupler are connected such that a fluidic seal is formed thereby preventing fluid in the fluid coupler from entering the housing. | 12-30-2010 |
Jerry Blackwell, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20090232784 | ENDOTHELIAL PREDECESSOR CELL SEEDED WOUND HEALING SCAFFOLD - Compositions and processes for promoting wound healing are provided by the present invention which increase the rate and completeness of wound healing. Broadly described, an inventive composition includes a degradable scaffold of biocompatible material and a cell involved in wound healing, or a predecessor of such a cell, disposed in contact with the scaffold. In one embodiment, an albumin scaffold is provided with an endothelial cell predecessor disposed therein. Optionally, a cell involved in wound healing or a predecessor of such a cell is administered by local or systemic injection in conjunction with application of an inventive composition. Processes for promoting wound healing are provided as well as processes for producing the described compositions for promoting healing. | 09-17-2009 |
Jesse R. Blackwell, Boston, MA US
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| 20120065004 | Ball Tossing Skills Game and Methods of Playing Same - A method of playing a ball tossing or throwing game for multiple players comprises providing at least one receptacle into which each player attempts to toss or throw a ball, and positioning at least one band configured and sized to define a perimeter of an enclosed playing area along a playing surface into which each player attempts to toss or throw a ball and within which the receptacle is located. The method includes determining a total number of points as a winning score of the game and assigning each player a predetermined number of ball tosses or throws in a game set. Each game set allows each player or team of multiple players to earn a game set score of zero or more points the player or team earns as a result of sinking balls in the receptacle or placing balls in the playing area from the player's or team's position at a defined distance from the receptacle and the playing area. The method also includes totaling points each player or team earns from the predetermined number of ball tosses or throws made in the game set, and scoring each game set by subtracting points the lower scoring player or team earns in a game set from the points the higher scoring player or team earns in the game set to determine the game set score. The player or team who earns the total number of points of the winning score first wins the game. | 03-15-2012 |
Jonathan Blackwell, Cordova, TN US
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| 20090036746 | Instrumentation for tissue retraction - Instrumentation for retracting tissue comprising a retractor member including a sidewall defining an axial passage extending along a length thereof and a lateral opening in transverse communication with the passage. A pin member is disposed within the passage and includes a distal end portion positionable adjacent the distal end of the retractor member, with at least a portion of the pin member positioned adjacent and visible through the lateral opening. In another embodiment, the retractor member includes a sidewall having a main sidewall portion defining a first wall thickness, and an enlarged sidewall portion extending axially along a length of the sidewall and defining a second wall thickness greater than the first wall thickness, with the sidewall defining an axial passage extending through the enlarged sidewall portion. A pin member is disposed within the passage and includes a distal end portion positionable adjacent the distal end of the retractor member. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100211101 | Spinous Process Stabilization Devices and Methods - Devices and methods for supporting adjacent spinous processes include opposing plates movable toward one another along a cross post to contact opposite sides of each of the spinous processes, and a spacer member about the cross post contacting the adjacent surfaces of the spinous processes to resist movement of the spinous processes toward one another under spinal extension motion. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100318132 | Spinal Implants and Methods With Extended Multi-Axial Anchor Assemblies - Systems and methods are provided that include a plate member engageable to the spinal column with an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a coupling member having a post extending through at least one opening of the plate member and an anchor member pivotally captured in a receiver member of the coupling member below a lower surface of the plate member. A locking member secures the plate member to the coupling member. The coupling member includes an extended post with a proximal removable portion. The extended post facilitates placement of the plate member in position relative to the anchor assembly when engaged to the patient and be employed to reduce the plate member toward the anchor assembly when engaged to a vertebra. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20120071784 | Instruments and Methods for Nerve Monitoring in Spinal Surgical Procedures - Systems and methods include an anchor engageable to a vertebra and an extender removably mounted to the anchor. The extender includes an insulating member extending at least partially thereabout to electrically insulate the extender and prevent shunting of electrical signals delivered through the extender to the anchor to structures adjacent the extender. | 03-22-2012 |
Jonathan Blackwell, Arlington, TN US
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| 20110098820 | END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with at least one base section and an end cap. The end cap is adapted for selective positioning on a base section via rotational adjustment of the end cap. The end cap comprises an exterior contact surface that faces away from the implant body when positioned on the base section, a seating surface which contacts the base section when positioned on the implant body, an end cap angulation, and locking passages extending between the exterior contact surface and seating surface and adapted to receive base section teeth. The locking passages and base teeth are complimentarily configured to engage and securely maintain the end cap positioned on the base section such that the implant imparts the end cap angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at a selected point when the implant is positioned between adjacent vertebral members. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110106258 | END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with at least one base section and an end cap. The end cap is adapted for selective positioning on a base section via rotational adjustment of the end cap. The end cap comprises an exterior contact surface that faces away from the implant body when positioned on the base section, a seating surface which contacts the base section when positioned on the implant body, end cap angulation, positioning passages adapted to receive positioning teeth, the positioning passages and positioning teeth complimentarily configured to facilitate positioning the end cap on the base section, and a locking mechanism adapted to lockingly engage the end cap and base section such that the implant imparts end cap angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at the selected point when the implant is positioned in the intervertebral space. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110184523 | SLIDE-ON END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with a base section having positioning teeth, and an end cap adapted for positioning at a selected point on the base section via adjustment of an approach direction. The end cap comprises a seating surface adapted to contact the base section when positioned on the implant body, an end cap angulation, and positioning passages adapted to receive the positioning teeth. The implant may further comprise a locking mechanism adapted to lockingly engage the end cap and base section and prevent axial movement of the end cap. The positioning passages and positioning teeth are complementarily configured to facilitate slideably positioning the end cap on the base section. The implant body and end cap combination will impart end cap angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at the selected point when the implant is positioned in the intervertebral space. | 07-28-2011 |
Jonathan E. Blackwell, Arlington, TN US
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| 20110190890 | END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with a base section having positioning teeth, and an end cap for positioning at a selected point on the base section via adjustment of an approach direction. The end cap comprises a seating surface which contacts the base section when positioned on the implant body, an end cap angulation, and positioning passages for receiving positioning teeth. The implant may comprise a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging the end cap and base section and preventing end cap axial movement. The positioning passages and positioning teeth configured to facilitate end cap slideable positioning on the base section. And, a positioning passage comprising a locking tenon for lockingly engaging a positioning tooth in the positioning passage. The implant body and end cap combination imparting angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at the selected point when positioned in the intervertebral space. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110270395 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING RADIATION IN SELECTED DIRECTIONS - Embodiments of the invention include a device for supplementing or replacing a spinal structure and therapeutically delivering radiation to tissue. Some embodiments include a radiation source and a combination of members surrounding the radiation source that move relative to one another to permit or restrict emission of radiation from the device. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120029518 | LUMBO-SACRAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for treating a lumbo-sacral junction includes at least one dilator configured to create a passageway from a direct lateral trajectory in a body defining a longitudinal axis. A cutting instrument is configured to create a bore, oriented at an angle from the longitudinal axis, in a L5 vertebrae of the body extending to a central portion of a L5-S1 intervertebral disc space of the body. A delivery instrument is configured to deliver an implant through the bore to the central portion of the L5-S1 disc space. Methods of use are disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029638 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE CONFIGURED TO DELIVER A THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE - Embodiments of the invention include a medical implant having a vertebral body replacement device, alone or in combination with other complimentary elements, configured to deliver one or more therapeutic substances. The one or more therapeutic substances may be contained in the medical implant or be ported to the medical implant. | 02-02-2012 |
Jonthan E. Blackwell, Arlington, TN US
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| 20120029639 | INTERBODY SPINAL IMPLANTS AND INSERTION TECHNIQUES - An implant for a spinal column is disclosed that is capable of being inserted into a patient in a first orientation having a reduced or minimum height and then rotated to a second orientation providing a second or maximum height, wherein in each orientation the height of the implant extends in a direction from one endplate toward the other endplate of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes first and second side-by-side elongate members that are separately rotated from the first orientation to the second orientation after implantation. The first and second implant members are interconnected by a housing that maintains the first and second members in side-by-side relation. | 02-02-2012 |
Joseph Blackwell, Pt. Pleasant, NJ US
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| 20110138589 | Sash window and door transportation clip - A clip assembly may safely secure sliding sashes of a window or door during transportation, and, in one embodiment, be comprised of a strap member and a pawl member. The strap member may be comprised of a bumper portion, and a strap portion extending therefrom, where the strap portion may have a plurality of teeth formed within the thickness of the strap. The pawl member may have a pair of sidewalls supported by a top wall and an intermediate wall. The top wall may have a protrusion which includes a plurality of pawl teeth formed to complement the strap teeth, and be located proximate to the intermediate wall. The strap may be introduced through the gap between the top rail of an upper sash and bottom rail of the second sash, to then be inserted into the pawl, and thereby be retained by the respective teeth to secure the sashes. | 06-16-2011 |
Ken Blackwell, Redding, CT US
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| 20090112667 | Automated Business Process Model Discovery - A computer-implemented method includes: (A) receiving descriptions of a plurality of paths of instances of a transaction through a computer system; and (B) generating, based on the descriptions, a description of a business process model of the transaction. The description describes the plurality of paths through the computer system. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20110270639 | AUTOMATED BUSINESS PROCESS MODEL DISCOVERY - A computer-implemented method includes: | 11-03-2011 |
Kyle Blackwell, Los Lunas, NM US
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| 20090180600 | Telecommunications Least Cost Routing System - Methods, systems, and apparatus for populating a least cost routing database. In one aspect, a method includes receiving from a carrier a bid for routing a telephone call to a destination; automatically loading the received bid into a least cost routing database to generate an updated least cost routing database; and making the updated least cost routing database accessible for use in determining one or more least cost routes. Further, the received bid can be analyzed to generate a projected business result and the projected business result can be presented to the carrier before loading the received bid into the least cost routing database. Additionally, input can be received from the carrier specifying an historical period and the projected business result can be generated based on data associated with the specified historical period. | 07-16-2009 |
Lamar Blackwell, Lithonia, GA US
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| 20090082999 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING AN OPERATING MODE OF A GENERATOR - A method and system for determining the operating mode of a generator is provided. The method and system may include a generator operating mode evaluation system. The method and system may receive a plurality of generator operating data for use by the method and system to determine a generator operating mode. The method and system may provide a notification on the generator operating mode. The method and system may also store a plurality of generator operating mode data. | 03-26-2009 |
Lionel Scott Blackwell, Leonardtown, MD US
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| 20110241826 | Reconfigurable Security Systems and Methods - Reconfigurable security systems, devices, and methods are provided. These can include systems having a configuration device, a reconfigurable lock system, and a reconfigurable key system, where transferable tumbler code carriers, having transferable tumbler codes, may be exchanged in order to provide controlled access to the devices or structures secured by the security system. By way of metaphor, the particular teeth configuration of a manual key may be understood as reflecting a single or fixed tumbler code. In embodiments, such a tumbler code may be exchanged, compared, and stored to allow for selective configuration of keys, mating of keys and locks, and selective access to security systems by a key system configured with a proper tumbler code. | 10-06-2011 |
Megan L. Blackwell, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100273205 | Magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents - This invention relates to novel magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents, and methods of making and use thereof. | 10-28-2010 |
Michael K. Blackwell, Milton, MA US
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| 20080215391 | UNIVERSAL LIGHTING NETWORK METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus relating to the collection of data regarding a plurality of customers in a retail or entertainment environment. Data may be collected via at least one sensor coupled to at least one lighting fixture in the retail or entertainment environment. In one exemplary implementation, data may be collected by one or more lighting fixtures, and data may be communicated via light generated by any one or more fixtures without perceivably affecting a quality of light generated by the one or more fixtures. A map may be generated based on the collected data to display traffic patterns and/or dwell times of the plurality of customers in the retail or entertainment environment, and such a map may be displayed, for example, via a graphical user interface. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100204841 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LED-BASED SPOTLIGHT ILLUMINATION IN STAGE LIGHTING APPLICATIONS - Methods and apparatus for providing theatrical illumination. In one example, a modular lighting fixture ( | 08-12-2010 |
Michael Keenan Blackwell, Milton, MA US
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| 20110043124 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING INFORMATION ON AN A.C. LINE VOLTAGE - An AC line voltage may be encoded with control information, such as dimming information derived from an output signal of a conventional dimmer, so as to provide an encoded AC power signal. One or more lighting units, including LED-based lighting units, may be both provided with operating power and controlled (e.g., dimmed) based on the encoded power signal. In one implementation, information may be encoded on the AC line voltage by inverting some half cycles of the AC line voltage to generate an encoded AC power signal, with the ratio of positive half-cycles to negative half-cycles representing the encoded information. In other aspects, the encoded information may relate to one or more parameters of the light generated by the LED-based lighting unit(s) (e.g., intensity, color, color temperature, etc.). | 02-24-2011 |
Morrice D. Blackwell, Mequon, WI US
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| 20110081893 | Method and System for Providing Web-Enabled Cellular Access to Meter Reading Data - A method and a system for collection of meter readings from meter reading and transmitting devices ( | 04-07-2011 |
Rex Blackwell, Birmingham, AL US
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| 20090013384 | Deriving a Username Based on a Digital Certificate - One embodiment of a method for determining a username comprises obtaining a digital certificate from a first computer application requesting a service; authenticating the digital certificate of the first computer application; and retrieving the username from the digital certificate that is recognized by a second computer application performing the service as a user of the second computer application. Other methods and systems are also provided. | 01-08-2009 |
Richard Blackwell, Katy, TX US
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| 20120077400 | Elastic, Moisture-Vapor Permeable Films, their Preparation and their Use - The present disclosure relates to films such as membranes and coatings and to coated articles. The films comprise a combination of at least one elastomeric styrenic block copolymer which is optionally functionalized with functional groups different from sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups, and at least one sulfonated block copolymer. Films comprising the optionally functionalized block copolymer(s) and the additional sulfonated block copolymer(s) are elastic and are moisture-vapor permeable, and thus useful as coatings in breathable clothing and footwear, industrial workwear including cleanroom coveralls, in medical applications such as wound dressings and protective clothing, for bed sheets and mattress or seat covers, and other non-apparel applications. | 03-29-2012 |
Scott William Blackwell, Greenville, SC US
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| 20120025538 | UNITARY SUPPORT FRAME FOR USE IN WIND TURBINES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING SAME - A support frame for use in a wind turbine including a tower and a rotor that is rotatably coupled to a rotor shaft. The support frame includes an upper portion including an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one bearing housing that is sized to receive the rotor shaft therethrough. A lower portion is integrally formed with the upper portion and extends from the upper portion. The lower portion includes a support flange that is configured to be coupled to the tower to support the rotor shaft and the rotor from the tower. | 02-02-2012 |
Steven Blackwell, Huntsville, AL US
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| 20100057956 | Virtual Media Systems, Methods and Devices - In a KVM system, a system provides for USB devices to be accessed by target computers. A KVM switch connects a client with a target server via a network, the client computer having at least one device attached thereto. A second mechanism connects to a USB port of the target and communicates with the target using a USB protocol. A client mechanism communicates with the second mechanism via the network. A virtual media mechanism enables the target server to access the USB device attached to the client. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100077118 | Virtual Media Systems, Methods and Devices - In a KVM system, a system provides for USB devices to be accessed by target computers. A KVM switch connects a client with a target server via a network, the client computer having at least one device attached thereto. A second mechanism connects to a USB port of the target and communicates with the target using a USB protocol. A client mechanism communicates with the second mechanism via the network. A virtual media mechanism enables the target server to access the USB device attached to the client. | 03-25-2010 |
Thomas C. Blackwell, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100076808 | Method and System for Automated Center Workflow - Described herein are systems and methods for automating workflow of assigning jobs and tracking the process. The exemplary method comprises receiving job data for a plurality of jobs, assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, sending the current job to the one of the users, and receiving further data for the current job. Additional exemplary methods comprise marking the current job complete when the further data is an indication that the job has been successfully completed. Further exemplary methods comprise sending the current job to a problem resolver when the further data is an indication that the job includes a problem. The exemplary system comprises a job tracking tool receiving job data for a plurality of jobs and assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, a messaging system receiving the current job from the job tracking tool and forwarding the job to the user; and a work order system receiving the job via the messaging system if the user determines that the job data for the job is correct. | 03-25-2010 |
Timothy Blackwell, Miramar, FL US
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| 20090000626 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for joint replacement is provided. A representation of a first bone is created, and a representation of a second bone is created. Bone preparation for implanting a first implant on the first bone is planned. The first bone to receive the first implant is prepared by manipulating a surgical tool to sculpt the first bone. Bone preparation for implanting a second implant on the second bone after preparing the first bone is planned. The second bone to receive the second implant is prepared by manipulating the surgical tool to sculpt the second bone. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090000627 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical planning method is provided. A representation of a bone of a joint is created. The joint is moved to a first position. A first point corresponding to a first location in the joint is identified when the joint is in the first position. The joint is moved to a second position. A second point corresponding to a second location in the joint is identified, when the joint is in the second position. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the first and second points. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090012531 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical apparatus includes a surgical device, configured to be manipulated by a user to perform a procedure on a patient, and a computer system. The computer system is programmed to create a representation of an anatomy of a patient; to associate the anatomy and a surgical device with the representation of the anatomy; to manipulate the surgical device to perform a procedure on a patient by moving a portion of the surgical device in a region of the anatomy; to control the surgical device to provide at least one of haptic guidance and a limit on manipulation of the surgical device, based on a relationship between the representation of the anatomy and at least one of a position, an orientation, a velocity, and an acceleration of a portion of the surgical device; and to adjust the representation of the anatomy in response to movement of the anatomy during the procedure. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090012532 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical planning method is provided. A height of a cartilage surface above a bone is detected. A representation of the bone and a representation of the height of the cartilage surface is created. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the detected height of the cartilage surface. | 01-08-2009 |
Timothy Blackwell, Vienna, MO US
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| 20090209884 | IMPLANT PLANNING USING CORRECTED CAPTURED JOINT MOTION INFORMATION - The description relates to surgical computer systems, including computer program products, and methods for implant planning using corrected captured joint motion information. Data representative of a corrected limb pose at a plurality of poses within a range of motion of a joint associated with a particular individual is captured, the joint comprising a first bone and a second bone, while the first bone, the second bone, or both are subject to a corrective force aligning the first and second bones in a desired alignment. The first bone of the joint is represented. The second bone of the joint is represented. A first implant model is associated with the representation of the first bone. A second implant model is associated with the representation of the second bone. Based on the captured data, a relationship is determined between the first implant model and the second implant model at one or more poses of the plurality of poses within the range of motion of the joint. Information representative of the determined relationship is displayed. | 08-20-2009 |
T. Keith Blackwell, Waban, MA US
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| 20110091587 | PHASE II DETOXIFICATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY - Provided are methods and compositions that enhance Nrf2 (SKN-1) activation of phase II detoxification or antioxidant enzyme transcription, comprising plant extracts (e.g., willow extracts) or active fractions thereof, as well as methods for identifying additional compounds that increase the Nrf2-regulation of those enzymes. | 04-21-2011 |
Trevor Blackwell, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20110313568 | Robot Including Electrically Activated Joints - Robots comprising two links joined by a pivot joint are provided. In some cases, the pivot joint allows the robot to lean to either side. One link of the robot includes an electrically activated actuator such as an electric motor configured to rotate a pulley. A belt is engaged with the actuator, and the ends of the belt are coupled to the other link on either side of the pivot joint. Tensioners, such as springs, provide tension on either side of the belt. Actuating the actuator changes the position of the belt to respond to sloping surfaces and turns, for example. | 12-22-2011 |
Warren Blackwell, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20090238095 | Methods and systems for network channel capacity planning, measuring and analyzing of WLAN networks - An apparatus and method for network channel capacity planning, measuring, and analyzing of WLAN networks are presented. In one embodiment, the method includes importing network and node configuration of an existing physical wireless local area network (WLAN) deployment from WLAN surveying system that captures and analyzes WLAN traffic in order to define a configuration of the existing physical WLAN, simulating a virtual WLAN using the imported network and node configuration as parameters of the simulated WLAN and applying various other configurations not present in the imported network and node configuration as parameters of the simulated WLAN, and analyzing the simulated WLAN to produce throughput statistics of network and nodes of the simulated WLAN. | 09-24-2009 |
Warren Blackwell, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090185608 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SURVEYING, ANALYZING AND PRESENTING POINT TO POINT MIMO CHANNELS USING INFORMATION EXCHANGED BETWEEN IEEE 802.11N COMPLIANT NODES AT THE MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL LAYER - Methods and apparatuses for monitoring MIMO channel transactions to determine MIMO channel characteristics. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100254267 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING RF SIGNALS IN ORDER TO DETECT AND CLASSIFY ACTIVELY TRANSMITTING RF DEVICES - Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to analyze RF signals in order to detect and classify RF devices in wireless networks are described. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting one or more radio frequency (RF) samples. Next, the method includes determining burst data by identifying start and stop points of the one or more RF samples. Next, the method includes comparing time domain values for an individual burst with time domain values of one or more predetermined RF device profiles. Next, the method includes generating a human-readable result indicating whether the individual burst should be assigned to one of the predetermined RF device profiles. Next, the method includes classifying the individual burst if assigned to one of the predetermined RF device profiles as being a WiFi device or a non-WiFi device with the non-WiFi device being a RF interference source to a wireless network. | 10-07-2010 |
William Blackwell, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20080269275 | Novel Mchr1 Antagonists and Their Use for the Treatment of Mchr1 Mediated Conditions and Disorders - Compounds of Formula I | 10-30-2008 |
William Blackwell, Roxboro, NC US
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| 20090076064 | Compounds - Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) wherein G, R | 03-19-2009 |
Zachary Blackwell, Rosamond, CA US
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| 20090133299 | Message display balloon - A dynamic messaging system comprises a balloon, a lighting array disposed within the balloon and further comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes, a power source connected to the lighting array, and a means for rotating the lighting array within the balloon. In a first preferred embodiment, the lighting arrays includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes that are capable of generating monochrome visible light, thereby providing simple graphics and alphanumeric messages. In a second preferred embodiment, the lighting array includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes are capable of generating colored visible light, thereby providing complex graphics and messages. In a third embodiment, the lighting array includes a plurality of ultraviolet laser diodes that generate graphics and messages on an inner, flourescent-coated surface of the balloon. | 05-28-2009 |