Blake, US
Adam P. Blake, Newton, MA US
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20110311900 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE CONFIGURATIONS - The present invention generally relates to electrochemical devices such as fuel cells and, in particular, to various component configurations including configurations for converting common fuels directly into electricity without additional fuel reforming or processing. Certain aspects of the invention are generally directed to configurations in which an anode of the device surrounds the electrolyte and/or the cathode of the device. In some embodiments, all single cells in a fuel cell stack share a common anode fuel chamber. The anode, in some cases, may be exposed to a fuel. In one set of embodiments, the anode of the device may be fluid during operation of the fuel cell, and in some cases, a porous container may be used to contain the anode during operation of the fuel cell. Other aspects of the invention relate to methods of making such devices, methods of promoting the making or use of such devices, and the like. | 12-22-2011 |
Alexandra L. Blake, Tucson, AZ US
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20110073709 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FRANGIBLE SEAL FOR DEPLOYABLE FLIGHT STRUCTURES - A frangible seal includes a first region penetratable by a deployable structure configured to selectably extend through an opening in a housing and extend beyond an outer surface of the housing, and a second region configured to adhere to a portion of the outer surface of the housing surrounding the opening. The first region and the second region includes a polymer layer having a metalized surface (e.g., aluminized polyimide) and a non-metalized surface, and an ablative coating provided on the metalized surface of the polymer layer. | 03-31-2011 |
20120104148 | GUIDED MUNITIONS INCLUDING SELF-DEPLOYING DOME COVERS AND METHODS FOR EQUIPPING GUIDED MUNITIONS WITH THE SAME - Embodiments of a guided munition are provided, as are embodiments of a method for equipping a guided munition with a self-deploying dome cover. In one embodiment, the guided munition includes a munition body, a seeker dome coupled to the munition body, and a self-deploying dome cover disposed over the seeker dome. The self-deploying dome cover is configured to deploy and expose the seeker dome during munition flight in response to aerodynamic forces acting on the self-deploying dome cover. | 05-03-2012 |
20140312160 | FLIGHT VEHICLES INCLUDING SCRIBED FRANGIBLE SEALS AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Embodiments of a flight vehicle including a scribed frangible seal are provided, as are embodiments of a scribed frangible seal and a method for equipping a flight vehicle with a scribed frangible seal. In one embodiment, the flight vehicle includes a vehicle body having a deployment opening therein, and a deployable element residing in a stowed position within the vehicle body and movable into a deployed position. At least a potion of the deployable element passes through the deployment opening when moving from the stowed position into the deployed position. The flight vehicle further includes a scribed frangible seal, which is sealingly disposed over the deployment opening and which is positioned so as to be contacted by the deployable element during deployment thereof. The scribed frangible seal fractures along at least one scribe line when contacted by the deployable element to permit movement of the deployable element from the stowed position to the deployed position. | 10-23-2014 |
Beverly J. Blake, Loveland, OH US
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20100033816 | ADHESIVES INHIBITING FORMATION OF ARTIFACTS IN POLYMER BASED OPTICAL ELEMENTS - Inhibiting formation of optical artifacts in a multi-layer film polarizer of an optical imaging assembly that includes a polarizing beam splitter. The beam splitter may include a multilayer reflective polarizing film having at least two materials, one of which may exhibit birefringence after uniaxial orientation; an adhesive disposed on the multilayer reflective polarizing film; and at least a first prism disposed on the adhesive. The adhesive may include a plasticizer for inhibiting formation of optical artifacts in the polarizing film. | 02-11-2010 |
Bridget Blake, Moonachie, NJ US
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20100166841 | Prostaglandin Based Compositions and Method of Use Thereof - The present disclosure sets forth particular prostaglandin based compounds that are relatively more stable in aqueous environments than other such compounds; and further that by complexing such a prostaglandin based compound of the disclosure with an agent, such as cyclodextrin, the prostaglandin based compound may be stabilized and provided in a cosmetic composition that can be used to enhance the appearance of hair. | 07-01-2010 |
Bryan David Blake, Sunbury, PA US
Christine Anne Blake, Royal Oak, MN US
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20130031962 | RECONFIGURABLE LEAK TESTING SYSTEM - A reconfigurable leak testing system is provided that includes a leak testing station and at least one off-shuttle cart removably attachable to the leak testing station. A fixture cartridge is translatable between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge is configured to selectively couple with the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge includes an upper fixture, a lower fixture, and an actuatable testing feature. The fixture cartridge is configured to receive a part between the upper fixture and lower fixture. The actuatable testing feature is configured to contact the part. A closed volume is defined at least partially by the actuatable testing feature and the part. | 02-07-2013 |
Constance Blake, Louisville, KY US
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20130164178 | Fragrance Dispenser for use with portable electronic device - A cover for holding and protecting a scent insert for use with a portable electronic device or other electronic device such as an IPOD, IPAD, MP3 player, laptop, for example, including a pocket for holding a removable scented insert. The pocket is an integral part of the cover or a removable pocket which is held on to the outside of the cover with an adhesive, for example. The aromatic insert is a scent impregnated porous plastic insert or plastic insert having a permeable layer sealed with nonpermeable peelable layers of plastic or paper film wherein a top layer is removed as desired, thus releasing the desired aroma. The exterior surface of the pocket is porous or includes apertures or slits for transferring the scent outside of the pocket insert holder. | 06-27-2013 |
Daniel Blake, Alpine, UT US
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20130167602 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING FOOD-BASED COMPOST - A method of making food-based compost includes mulching food to a predetermined maximum size, mixing mulched food with a filler to create a compost pre-mixture, periodically aerating the compost pre-mixture, and waiting a composting period until compost is formed from the compost pre-mixture. The compost does not include animal-based products. | 07-04-2013 |
Daniel William Blake, Menasha, WI US
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20120199675 | Post Consumer Scrap Film Recycling Process - A method for processing a supply of post consumer scrap linear low density or low density polyethylene film into near-virgin quality blown film product. The method includes tearing the supply of film in a shredder, wherein the surface area of the film is exposed, including delaminating the film. The torn supply of film is washed in a water bath including a surfactant. The film is agitated in the bath containing the surfactant wherein contaminants on the film are removed from the film. The washed film is ground into smaller pieces and additional washing of the ground film in a rotating friction washer occurs wherein additional contaminants are removed from the film. The ground film is then dried and compacted without addition of water into granulated objects of near-virgin quality blown film product. | 08-09-2012 |
20130186573 | Post Consumer Scrap Film Recycling Process - A method for processing a supply of post consumer scrap linear low density or low density polyethylene film into near-virgin quality blown film product. The method includes tearing the supply of film in a shredder, wherein the surface area of the film is exposed, including delaminating the film. The torn supply of film is washed in a water bath including a surfactant. The film is agitated in the bath containing the surfactant wherein contaminants on the film are removed from the film. The washed film is ground into smaller pieces and additional washing of the ground film in a rotating friction washer occurs wherein additional contaminants are removed from the film. The ground film is then dried and compacted without addition of water into granulated objects of near-virgin quality blown film product. | 07-25-2013 |
20140014749 | POST CONSUMER SCRAP FILM RECYCLING SYSTEM - A system for processing a supply of post consumer scrap linear low density or low density polyethylene film into near-virgin quality blown film product. The system includes tearing the supply of film in a shredder, wherein the surface area of the film is exposed, including delaminating the film. The torn supply of film is washed in a water bath including a surfactant. The film is agitated in the bath containing the surfactant wherein contaminants on the film are removed from the film. The washed film is ground into smaller pieces and additional washing of the ground film in a rotating friction washer occurs wherein additional contaminants are removed from the film. The ground film is then dried in a dryer and compacted in a compactor without addition of water into granulated objects of near-virgin quality blown film product. | 01-16-2014 |
20140048631 | Post Consumer Scrap Film Recycling Process - A method for processing a supply of post consumer scrap linear low density or low density polyethylene film into near-virgin quality blown film product. The method includes tearing the supply of film in a shredder, wherein the surface area of the film is exposed, including delaminating the film. The torn supply of film is washed in a water bath including a surfactant. The film is agitated in the bath containing the surfactant wherein contaminants on the film are removed from the film. The washed film is ground into smaller pieces and additional washing of the ground film in a rotating friction washer and a sink float tank occurs wherein additional contaminants are removed from the film. The ground film is then dried and compacted without addition of water into granulated objects of near-virgin quality blown film product. | 02-20-2014 |
20140131491 | Post Consumer Scrap Film Recycling Process - A system and method for processing a supply of post-consumer scrap linear low density or low density polyethylene film into near-virgin quality blown film product. The method includes tearing the supply of film in a shredder, wherein the surface area of the film is exposed, including delaminating the film. The torn supply of film is washed in a water bath including a surfactant. The film is agitated in the bath containing the surfactant wherein contaminants on the film are removed from the film. The washed film is ground into smaller pieces and additional washing of the ground film in a rotating friction washer and a sink float tank occurs wherein additional contaminants are removed from the film. The ground film is then dried and compacted without addition of water into granulated objects of near-virgin quality blown film product. | 05-15-2014 |
20140209716 | Post-Consumer Scrap Film Recycling System and Process - A method for processing a supply of post-consumer scrap linear low density or low density polyethylene film into near-virgin quality blown film product. The method includes tearing the supply of film in a shredder, wherein the surface area of the film is exposed, including delaminating the film. The torn supply of film is washed in a hot water bath including a surfactant. The film is agitated in the bath containing the surfactant wherein contaminants on the film are removed from the film. The washed film is ground into smaller pieces and additional washing of the ground film in a rotating friction washer occurs wherein additional contaminants are removed from the film. The ground film is then dried in a dryer and compacted in a compactor without addition of water into granulated objects of near-virgin quality blown film product. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209725 | Post-Consumer Scrap Film Recycling System and Process - A system for processing a supply of post-consumer scrap linear low density or low density polyethylene film into near-virgin quality blown film product. The system includes tearing the supply of film in a shredder, wherein the surface area of the film is exposed, including delaminating the film. The torn supply of film is washed in a hot water bath including a surfactant. The film is agitated in the bath containing the surfactant wherein contaminants on the film are removed from the film. The washed film is ground into smaller pieces and additional washing of the ground film in a rotating friction washer occurs wherein additional contaminants are removed from the film. The ground film is then dried in a dryer and compacted in a compactor without addition of water into granulated objects of near-virgin quality blown film product. | 07-31-2014 |
David Blake, Georgetown, MA US
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20130028376 | Stowable Arcuate Detector Array - A mobile scanning system and methods for inspecting contents of a container. Multiple detector plates are arrayed along an arcuate member coupled to a conveyance with wheels, capable of road travel. A source generates high-energy penetrating radiation that irradiates each of the detector plates from a single position. The arcuate member is disposed, during the course of operation of the system, in a vertical plane. The system has one actuator for rotating the arcuate member about a horizontal pivot into a horizontal plane, and a second actuator for further rotating the arcuate member, once rotated into the horizontal plane, about a vertical pivot, so that the arcuate member is contained, for purposes of transport, entirely within a volume defined by a rectangular prism that does not extend horizontally outward from the conveyance beyond any of its wheels. | 01-31-2013 |
David R. Blake, Georgetown, MA US
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20120093288 | Remotely-Aligned Arcuate Detector Array for High Energy X-ray Imaging - A scanning system and methods for inspecting contents of a container. High-energy penetrating radiation collimated into a fan beam illuminates an inspected container from one side, while a plurality of detector plates are disposed on the opposite side of the container. Each detector plate has a plurality of detector modules, each of which, in turn, is disposed on a remotely activated alignment and has multiple detector elements. A controller governs the orientation of each of the plurality of detector plates based at least on the detector signal generated by its detector elements such that each detector element of each detector module of each detector plate may be aligned to within a specified fraction of the transverse dimension of the fan beam as measured at the exit slot. | 04-19-2012 |
20130230140 | Methods for High Energy X-ray Imaging Using Remotely-Aligned Arcuate Detector Array - Methods for inspecting contents of a container. High-energy penetrating radiation collimated into a fan beam illuminates an inspected container from one side, while a plurality of detector plates are disposed on the opposite side of the container. Each detector plate has a plurality of detector modules, each of which, in turn, is disposed on a remotely activated alignment and has multiple detector elements. A controller governs the orientation of each of the plurality of detector plates based at least on the detector signal generated by its detector elements such that each detector element of each detector module of each detector plate may be aligned to within a specified fraction of the transverse dimension of the fan beam as measured at the exit slot. | 09-05-2013 |
Doris Blake, Delray Beach, FL US
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20090054903 | BONE FIXATION IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bone-fastening system includes an implant with a threaded screw, a distal nut with a threaded bore, and a proximal washer which may also be threaded. An instrument for implanting the implant includes a handle and a barrel terminating in a holder for the washer. A c-shaped bridge assembly has a first end connected to the barrel and a second end including a holder for the nut in axial alignment with the washer. A manually operated control on the instrument, coupled to an elongated element in the barrel, causes the washer to move toward the nut, thereby applying compressive pressure to bone portions to be fastened together. A drive mechanism disposed within the barrel has a distal end with a holder for the screw and a proximal end that is turned by a user, thereby advancing the screw through the washer to the nut to fasten the bone portions under compression. The manually operated control is preferably a trigger that is squeezed toward the handle by a user. A separate control, also preferably in the form of a trigger, is used to release pressure on the elongated element in the barrel, enabling the implant to be easily removed from the implant once in position. | 02-26-2009 |
20120035613 | BONE FIXATION IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a bone-fastening system includes a handle, a barrel assembly connected to the handle, and a bridge assembly connected to the barrel assembly. The bridge assembly may be configured to receive a first connector element and a second connector element in axial alignment with the first connector element so as to receive a fastening element between the first and second connector elements. The system may also include a control configured to, upon actuation, approximate the first connector element and the second connector element so as to apply compressive pressure to bone portions positioned between the first connector element and the second connector element. A drive mechanism configured to advance the fastening element through the bone portions and connect the first connector element with the second connector element to fasten the bone portions under compression may also be provided with the system. | 02-09-2012 |
20140358184 | INTERLOCKING BIOMEDICAL IMPLANT FASTENER AND WASHER CONCEPTS - Biomedical implant fastener systems, such as bone screw systems and the like. In some embodiments, a fastener may comprise a first plurality of teeth, and a washer configured to be received on the fastener may comprise a second plurality of teeth configured to be engaged with the first plurality of teeth. The first plurality of teeth may be configured to engage with the second plurality of teeth such that so as to allow for selective rotation between the washer and the fastener in a first rotational direction and so as to prevent rotation between the washer and the fastener in a second rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction when the fastener is engaged with the washer such that second plurality of teeth is engaged with the first plurality of teeth so as to prevent the fastener from backing out of the washer after engagement. | 12-04-2014 |
Doris Blake, Delray Bick, FL US
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20100094356 | INTERLOCKING BONE SCREW AND WASHER CONCEPTS - The present disclosure provides a cannulated bone screw system including a screw with a threaded portion, a non-threaded portion, and a first plurality of teeth spaced apart from a screw head; and a washer with an interior portion with a second plurality of teeth and an opening and an outer portion with a plurality of spikes. The first plurality of teeth are on an inferior convex surface; wherein the second plurality of teeth are on a superior concave surface; and wherein the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth are operable to mate to prevent the screw from backing out of the washer while allowing the cannulated bone screw system to conform/pivot in order to accommodate different bone morphologies. | 04-15-2010 |
Doris Blake, Delay Beach, FL US
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20100137910 | FACET DISTRACTION DEVICE, FACET JOINT IMPLANT, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides devices, implants, and methods for distracting and/or stabilizing a facet joint of the spine of a patient or other similar joint or bony structures, optionally including modifying the facet joint and implanting an implant in the facet joint so as to distract the foramen in order to reduce compression on nerve roots. | 06-03-2010 |
Doris M. Blake, Delray Beach, FL US
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20090209989 | Micro-Flail Assembly And Method Of Use For The Preparation Of A Nucleus/Vertebral End Cap Of A Spine - The present disclosure provides a micro-flail assembly and associated method of use for the preparation of a nucleus/vertebral end cap of a spine. The micro-flail assembly is utilized in the formation of a nucleus/vertebral end cap between adjacent vertebrae while simultaneously protecting an adjacent annulus with a protective sheath. The protective sheath also acts as a guide while the micro-flail assembly is pivoted to form the end cap. Advantageously, the present invention can be utilized with a variety of surgical procedures including minimally invasive surgery. The formation of the end cap can be done in preparation of providing an insert device (e.g., bone graft, cage, artificial disc, or the like). | 08-20-2009 |
20090216282 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETAINING A PLATE TO A SUBSTRATE WITH AN ASYNCHRONOUS THREAD FORM - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for retaining a plate, such as a cervical plate, to a substrate, such as bone, through a locking screw with upper asynchronous threads and lower cancellous threads. The present invention utilizes the locking screw with cancellous-type threads to draw the screw into the substrate. The screw is operable to retain a plate to the substrate and is configured to gall and lock to the plate through the upper threads which are out-of-phase with corresponding threads on the plate thereby preventing reverse threading or backing out of the screw. | 08-27-2009 |
20100331888 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM WITH MULTI-STAGE LOCKING MECHANISM - In a rod fixation system of the type used to treat various spinal conditions, the same fastener is used to lock both a polyaxial screw and a rod in position. A spinal correction device according to the invention, adapted for use with a rod and a polyaxial screw having a ball-shaped head and a threaded end, comprises a head-body and a cap. The head-body includes a lower internal cavity to receive the ball-shaped head of the screw, an upper bore to receive a fixation rod therethrough, and an upper end configured to receive the cap. The head-body and the cap are configured such that a first rotation of the cap locks the polyaxial screw in position, and a second rotation of the cap locks the rod in position. In the preferred embodiment, the head-body includes one or more gaps to facilitate flexion of the head-body as a rotational torque is placed on the cap. The gap or gaps may be horizontal, vertical or other angles relative to the axis of the entrapped rod. | 12-30-2010 |
Duane C. Blake, Westwood, MA US
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20110126618 | AURA devices and methods for increasing rare coin value - The present invention relates to coin value safeguard devices and methods by determining and monitoring the eye appeal of a coin and labeling that eye appeal on an appropriate holder of the coin such that the eye appeal is displayed to a viewer of the holder, and that coin's value is thus increased. Appropriately knowledgeable graders assess a coin's eye appeal by determining the coin's axial ultimate refractory angle(s) (AURA) and assigning an AURA rating to the coin. The coin image is stored in a database where it may be compared to secondary temporal images of the coin as necessary to determine whether coin doctoring has been employed. | 06-02-2011 |
Duane E. Blake, Naples, FL US
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20110215120 | Grappling hook - A grappling hook is disclosed which is designed to be used by a person having lost the dexterity in a hand or fingers. The grappling hook is formed AS a strap of flexible material. The strap is formed into a loop at one end which loop is to be placed around the wrist of a wearer. The other end of the strap is formed into a straight section which has an opening in its end. A grommet is placed into the opening. A circular eyelet made of metal is placed into the grommet. The circular eyelet continues in a straight section and a U-shaped hook appears at that end. The U-shaped hook is used to be attached to any item the person wants to manipulate. | 09-08-2011 |
Garrett B. Blake, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20100089956 | Bike Rack - Bicycle carrier apparatus includes a mounting plate and an adjustable telescoping arm bearing a threaded clamping member, a metal cuff which allows the pedal and crankarm to fit within and a metal cuff lined with protective gum rubber while locked into place with a hitch pin which engages the cuff trapping the crankarm in place | 04-15-2010 |
20130291364 | SUPPORT STAND FOR A BICYCLE - A bicycle support stand for supporting a bicycle or other similar generally wheeled transportation apparatus or vehicle having substantially linear and separable or retractable portions which are removably secured to a mating tab portion positioned adjacent to or about an axle, or axle skewer, of a bicycle wheel. The support stand is specifically designed to accommodate bicycles having a frame geometry which cannot incorporate a conventional kickstand. | 11-07-2013 |
Geoff Blake, Kemersville, NC US
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20120267570 | PARTICULATE SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a particulate superabsorbent polymer composition which absorbs water, aqueous liquids, and blood, and a process to make the superabsorbent polymers, wherein a superabsorbent polymer is surface treated with a neutralized multivalent metal salt solution having a pH value similar as that of human skin. The present invention also relates to particulate superabsorbent polymer composition having high Gel Bed Permeability and high Absorbency Under Load. | 10-25-2012 |
Geoffrey Wyatt Blake, Kernersville, NC US
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20100100066 | SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER CONTAINING CLAY, PARTICULATE, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A process for the preparation of superabsorbent polymer containing clay, the process including the steps of (I) polymerizing a polymerization mixture comprising: (a) one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxyl-containing monomers, (b) one or more crosslinking agents, (c) optionally one or more comonomers copolymerizable with the carboxyl-containing monomer, (d) neutralizing agent to partially neutralize the polymer to from about 50% to about 99%, by weight, and (e) a polymerization medium, to form a crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel, (II) admixing a clay with the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel to form partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel; (III) drying the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel at a temperature from about 190° C. to about 210° C. and for a time period of from about 15 minutes to about 120 minutes, and (IV) comminuting the dried partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel to particles. | 04-22-2010 |
20120271260 | SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER CONTAINING CLAY PARTICULATE, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A process for the preparation of superabsorbent polymer containing clay, the process including the steps of (I) polymerizing a polymerization mixture comprising: (a) one or more ethylenically unsaturated carboxyl-containing monomers, (b) one or more crosslinking agents, (c) optionally one or more comonomers copolymerizable with the carboxyl-containing monomer, (d) neutralizing agent to partially neutralize the polymer to from about 50% to about 99%, by weight, and (e) a polymerization medium, to form a crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel, (II) admixing a clay with the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel to form partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel; (III) drying the crosslinked partially neutralized hydrogel at a temperature from about 190° C. to about 210° C. and for a time period of from about 15 minutes to about 120 minutes, and (IV) comminuting the dried partially neutralized superabsorbent polymer-clay hydrogel to particles. | 10-25-2012 |
Gregory Blake, Noblesville, IN US
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20100056321 | GEARING ARRANGEMENT - A gearing arrangement is disclosed herein. The gearing arrangement includes a shaft operable to rotate about an axis of rotation. The gearing arrangement also includes a first gear fixed for rotation with the shaft and encircling the axis of rotation. The gearing arrangement also includes a plate member positioned radially adjacent to the shaft. The gearing arrangement also includes a second gear operable to mesh with the first gear. The gearing arrangement also includes a layshaft supporting the second gear. The layshaft extends along a central axis between first and second ends. The layshaft is engageable with the plate member in a plurality of different positions to adjustably position the second gear relative to the first gear. | 03-04-2010 |
20100061839 | SHAFT COUPLING ARRANGEMENT - A shaft coupling arrangement and a corresponding method for coupling shafts are disclosed herein. The shaft coupling arrangement includes an input shaft operable to rotate about a first axis. The shaft coupling arrangement also includes an output shaft operable to rotate about a second axis. The shaft coupling arrangement also includes a gearing arrangement operable to engage the input and output shafts together for rotation in the same angular direction at different angular speeds. In one embodiment of the invention, the gearing arrangement includes a plurality of nested bevel gears. In another embodiment of the invention, the gearing arrangement can include a single layshaft. | 03-11-2010 |
20110158744 | FACE COUPLING - One embodiment of the present invention is a gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a face coupling. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for face couplings. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 06-30-2011 |
James Blake, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20110204875 | ADAPTIVE FILTERS FOR FIBER OPTIC SENSORS - Systems and methods according to these exemplary embodiments provide for methods and systems related to optical current and voltage sensors and, more particularly, to filters for use in such sensors. | 08-25-2011 |
James A. Blake, Brunswick, OH US
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20090236413 | Expanded Mass Data Sets For Electronic Check Processing - Accommodating the data needed to process checks for payment under the Check Clearing for the 21 | 09-24-2009 |
James E. Blake, Jupiter, FL US
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20090109605 | Portable electric power distribution device and methods of use - In one aspect, the invention relates to a portable device for the distribution of electrical power in one or more interchangeable, predefined configurations and methods of use. | 04-30-2009 |
James Erik Blake, Uniontown, OH US
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20110233470 | ION TRANSPORT MEMBRANE MODULE AND VESSEL SYSTEM - An ion transport membrane system comprising (a) a pressure vessel having an interior, an exterior, an inlet, and an outlet; (b) a plurality of planar ion transport membrane modules disposed in the interior of the pressure vessel and arranged in series, each membrane module comprising mixed metal oxide ceramic material and having an interior region and an exterior region, wherein any inlet and any outlet of the pressure vessel are in flow communication with exterior regions of the membrane modules; and (c) one or more gas manifolds in flow communication with interior regions of the membrane modules and with the exterior of the pressure vessel. | 09-29-2011 |
James N. Blake, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20120187937 | Master-Slave Fiber Optic Current Sensors for Differential Protection Schemes - A master-slave current sensor system for measuring, for example, differential current on a transmission line is described. The slave current sensor can be periodically recalibrated (or have a compensation value re-calculated) based on the master sensor's average output, and the slave sensor can be unpowered and remote from an electronics box which receives its measurements. Health monitoring and fault location can also be performed using the master-slave optical current sensor system, optionally in conjunction with one or more voltage sensors. | 07-26-2012 |
James Norman Blake, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20080303510 | Optical Sensor Arrangement for Electrical Switchgear - An optical sensor configuration contains an optical current sensor and/or an optical voltage sensor. The sensor configuration further contains a first and a second hollow member, preferably ring shaped profiles, which are together disposed to form a hollow section. The sensor configuration further includes an optical fiber of the current sensor disposed in an annular groove, the groove being disposed at the boundary surface between the first hollow member and the second hollow member, and/or an optical fiber of the voltage sensor is disposed in a recess of the second hollow member. The first hollow member has an annular recess into which the second hollow member is disposed whereas the first hollow member is an L-shaped or U-shaped ring with two legs and the recess is formed between the two legs. | 12-11-2008 |
Jane W. Blake, Alexandria, VA US
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20090216747 | System and method for detecting, collecting, analyzing, and communicating event-related information - A system and method involves detecting operational social disruptive events on a global scale, assigning disease event staging and warnings to express data in more simplistic terms, modeling data in conjunction with linguistics analysis to establish responsive actions, generating visualization and modeling capabilities for communicating information, and modeling disease propagation for containment and forecasting purposes. | 08-27-2009 |
20090216860 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING, COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND COMMUNICATING EVENT RELATED INFORMATION - A system and method involves detecting operational social disruptive events on a global scale, assigning disease event staging and warnings to express data in more simplistic terms, modeling data in conjunction with linguistics analysis to establish responsive actions, generating visualization and modeling capabilities for communicating information, and modeling disease propagation for containment and forecasting purposes. | 08-27-2009 |
20120197896 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING, COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND COMMUNICATING EVENT-RELATED INFORMATION - A system and method involves detecting operational social disruptive events on a global scale, assigning event staging and warnings to express data in more simplistic terms, modeling data in conjunction with linguistics analysis to establish responsive actions, generating visualization and modeling capabilities for communicating information, and modeling propagation of events for containment and forecasting purposes. | 08-02-2012 |
Jason K. Blake, Orange, CT US
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20120143172 | Assembly For Use With Surgery System - The present disclosure provides systems, assemblies and methods for surgery (e.g., robotic surgery). More particularly, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly for use in a surgical procedure with respect to a user-operable surgical device. In general, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly with respect to and for use with a user-operable surgery system. Systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly (e.g., imaging assembly) having a receiver member with respect to a user-operable grasper member of a surgery system are provided. | 06-07-2012 |
20130018388 | Assembly For Use With Surgery System - The present disclosure provides systems, assemblies and methods for surgery (e.g., robotic surgery). More particularly, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly for use in a surgical procedure with respect to a user-operable surgical device. In general, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly with respect to and for use with a user-operable surgery system. Systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly (e.g., imaging/surgical assembly) having a receiver member with respect to a user-operable grasper member of a surgery system are provided. The receiver member may be releasably and/or detachably securable to the surgical/imaging assembly. | 01-17-2013 |
Jeffrey A. Blake, Omaha, NE US
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20080229692 | Insulated Foam Panel Forms - A corner bracket for modular foam forms for poured concrete walls includes an outer, horizontal strap with generally vertical strips attached thereto or molded therewith for encapsulation in the outside and optionally the inside foam panels of such a form. | 09-25-2008 |
Jeffrey H. Blake, Milford, NH US
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20100079173 | Synthesized Local Oscillator And Method Of Operation Thereof - A method for controlling a synthesized local oscillator (SLO) includes: receiving a control input specifying a desired SLO output; receiving reference clock signal; generating a predefined set of dynamic clock signals from the reference clock signal; selecting a dynamic clock signal from the predefined set of dynamic clock signals in response to the control input; using the dynamic clock signal as an input to a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) module to generate a DDS output signal; selecting a DDS output band in response to the control input, the DDS output band including one of a baseband and an alias band; and processing the DDS output band to generate the SLO output. | 04-01-2010 |
Jesse H. Blake, Tucson, AZ US
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20110026237 | MULTI-PURPOSE MOUNTING DEVICES FOR MOUNTING ELECTRICAL PACKAGES TO AIRBORNE OBJECTS - Embodiments of a multi-purpose mounting device for mounting an electrical device to a structure coupled to an airborne object are provided. In one embodiment, the multi-purpose mounting device includes an adapter member and a slide member coupled to the adapter member. The slide member is radially spaced apart from the adapter member to form an open slot, which is configured to receive a portion of the external structural therein to secure the multi-purpose mounting device to the airborne object. A first mounting surface is provided on one of the adapter member and the slide member and configured to support the electrical device. | 02-03-2011 |
20120312912 | OPTICALLY-COUPLED COMMUNICATION INTERFACE FOR A LASER-GUIDED PROJECTILE - A communication interface for a laser-guided projectile is configured to use the SAL seeker on board the laser-guided projectile as a communication link. A communication device generates a pulsed optical beam that overlaps the detection band of the SAL seeker. The pulsed optical beam is encoded with data for the SAL seeker. Computer-readable program code is loaded into and executed by the seeker's signal processor to process the signals generated in response to the pulsed optical beam to extract the data for the SAL seeker. Data is typically coupled to the projectile pre-launch but may be coupled in flight to the target. | 12-13-2012 |
John Blake, St. Charles, IL US
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20080259613 | COLORED OUTDOOR LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING COVERS, LENSES, OR COLORED FIXTURE COVERS - A method for altering a color of a light source includes the acts of covering at least a portion of a light source with a flexible, colored material, and removably affixing the flexible, colored material adjacent the light source to alter the color of the light output from the light source. | 10-23-2008 |
John D. Blake, Seattle, WA US
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20120156979 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AIR FLOW CONTROL IN AN AIRCRAFT SIDEWALL VOLUME - An aircraft fuselage sidewall may include an aircraft sidewall volume and a flow controller. The aircraft sidewall volume may be delineated by an aircraft skin forming an outboard boundary of the aircraft sidewall volume, a passenger cabin sidewall forming an inboard boundary of the aircraft sidewall volume and fuselage frame structures forming axial boundaries of the aircraft sidewall volume. The flow controller may be positioned at a portion of the aircraft sidewall volume to selectably control air flow through the aircraft sidewall volume. | 06-21-2012 |
Joseph S. Blake, Sheboygan, WI US
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20110113543 | Plumbing Fixture with Flush Valve Actuator and Methods of Calibrating Same - Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions. | 05-19-2011 |
20140020168 | PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH FLUSH VALVE ACTUATOR AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING SAME - Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions. | 01-23-2014 |
20140261820 | FAUCET ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle. | 09-18-2014 |
Joshua David Blake, Charlotte, NC US
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20120116932 | EVALUATING REQUESTS USING HISTORICAL BENCHMARKING - A system for evaluating an invoice for work includes a processing device configured for determining one or more billing data parameters comprising a threshold payment amount based on information associated with the invoice or the work, retrieving from a historical billing database, historical billing data corresponding to the one or more determined billing data parameters, comparing the retrieved historical billing data including the threshold payment amount with at least a portion of the information extracted from the invoice including billing information extracted from the invoice, and determining whether to approve the invoice based on the comparison, wherein determining whether to approve the invoice is dependent upon the comparison of the threshold payment amount with the requested payment amount corresponding to billing information extracted from the invoice. | 05-10-2012 |
Judith A. Blake, Laurel, MD US
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20080317754 | Human Osteoclast Derived Cathepsin - Disclosed is a human osteoclast-derived cathepsin (Cathepsin O) polypeptide and DNA(RNA) encoding such cathepsin O polypeptides. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques. The present invention also discloses antibodies, antagonists and inhibitors of such polypeptide which may be used to prevent the action of such polypeptide and therefore may be used therapeutically to treat bone diseases such as osteoporosis and cancers, such as tumor metastases. | 12-25-2008 |
Julian Blake, Gloucester, MA US
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20090084988 | SINGLE WAFER IMPLANTER FOR SILICON-ON-INSULATOR WAFER FABRICATION - An ion implanter is disclosed. One such ion implanter includes an ion beam source configured to generate oxygen, nitrogen, helium, or hydrogen ions into an ion beam with a specific dose range, and an analyzer magnet configured to remove undesired species from the ion beam. The ion implanter includes an electrostatic chuck having a backside gas thermal coupling that is configured to hold a single workpiece for silicon-on-insulator implantation by the ion beam and is configured to cool the workpiece to a temperature in a range of approximately 300° C. to 600° C. | 04-02-2009 |
20100184250 | SELF-ALIGNED SELECTIVE EMITTER FORMED BY COUNTERDOPING - An improved method of doping substrates, such as a solar cell, is disclosed. Conductors, such as metal lines, are often deposited on the surface of a substrate. In some embodiments, the conductivity of the substrate beneath the conductors is different than the conductivity of other regions of the substrate. Therefore, the conductors can serve as the mask for a subsequent blanket doping, which changes the conductivity of the surface of the substrate, except beneath the conductors. In some embodiments, an initial blanket doping is performed prior to the deposition of the conductors to create an initial uniformly doped region. | 07-22-2010 |
20110049359 | ACTIVE PARTICLE TRAPPING FOR PROCESS CONTROL - A particle isolation system includes a semiconductor process chamber; at least one member within the semiconductor process chamber wherein the member has at least a first position and a second position; and at least one isolation compartment having a plurality of walls, the isolation compartment defined by the plurality of walls, at least one of the plurality of walls of the isolation compartment defining at least one opening wherein the member in the first position permits particles to enter the isolation compartment from the semiconductor process chamber through the opening, and wherein the member in the second position substantially encloses the isolation compartment thereby substantially retaining the particles in the isolation compartment and substantially limiting movement of the particles between the semiconductor process chamber and the isolation compartment through the opening. An ion implant system is also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20110207308 | TECHNIQUE FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE ION IMPLANTATION - A technique for low-temperature ion implantation is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as an apparatus for low-temperature ion implantation. The apparatus may comprise a pre-chill station located in proximity to an end station in an ion implanter; a cooling mechanism within the pre-chill station configured to cool a wafer from ambient temperature to a predetermined range less than ambient temperature; a loading assembly coupled to the pre-chill station and the end station; and a controller in communication with the loading assembly and the cooling mechanism to coordinate loading a wafer into the pre-chill station, cooling the wafer down to the predetermined temperature range before any ion implantation into the wafer, and loading the cooled wafer into the end station where the cooled wafer undergoes an ion implantation process. | 08-25-2011 |
20120200980 | TRIBOELECTRIC CHARGE CONTROLLED ELECTROSTATIC CLAMP - An electrostatic clamp which more effectively removes built up charge from a substrate prior to removal is disclosed. Currently, the lift pins and the ground pins are the only mechanism used to remove charge from the substrate after implantation. The present discloses describes an electrostatic chuck in which the top dielectric surface has an embedded conductive region, such as a ring shaped conductive region in the sealing ring. Thus, regardless of the orientation of the substrate during release, at least a portion of the substrate will contain the conductive region on the dielectric layer of the workpiece support. This conductive region may be connected to ground through the use of conductive vias in the dielectric layer. In some embodiments, these conductive vias are the fluid conduits used to supply gas to the back side of the substrate. | 08-09-2012 |
20130070384 | High Surface Resistivity Electrostatic Chuck - In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, there is provided an electrostatic chuck. The electrostatic chuck comprises an electrode, and a surface layer activated by a voltage in the electrode to form an electric charge to electrostatically clamp a substrate to the electrostatic chuck, the surface layer including a charge control layer comprising a surface resistivity of greater than about 10 | 03-21-2013 |
20130084694 | JUNCTION AVOIDANCE ON EDGES OF WORKPIECES - A method of implanting ions into a workpiece without the formation of junctions, which impact the performance of the workpiece, is disclosed. To counteract the effect of dopant being implanted into the edge of the workpiece, components made of material having an opposite conductivity are placed near the workpiece. As ions from the beam strike these components, ions from the material are sputtered. These ions have the opposite conductivity as the implanted ions, and therefore inhibit the formation of junctions. | 04-04-2013 |
20130155569 | High Conductivity Electrostatic Chuck - In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, there is provided an electrostatic chuck comprising a conductive path covering at least a portion of a workpiece-contacting surface of a gas seal ring of the electrostatic chuck, the conductive path comprising at least a portion of an electrical path to ground; and a main field area of a workpiece-contacting surface of the electrostatic chuck comprising a surface resistivity in the range of from about 10 | 06-20-2013 |
20130209198 | TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING MEDIA ARRAYS - Techniques for handling media arrays are disclosed. The techniques may be realized as a system for handling a plurality of substrates. The system may comprise a plurality of row elements for supporting the plurality of substrates, wherein the plurality of row elements may be operable to change configuration of the substrates from open configuration to a high-density configuration, where a distance between adjacent substrates in the open configuration may be greater than a distance between the adjacent substrates in the high-density configuration. | 08-15-2013 |
Kenneth R. Blake, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20080238631 | COLOR CODED RFID TAGS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - Color coding tape having one or more RFID tags are attached to surgical instruments or other medical devices. Information relating to the medical devices can be written to and/or read from the RFID tags. The medical devices can be usually identified by the color coding tape. | 10-02-2008 |
Kevin Blake, Sun Prairie, WI US
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20130044502 | Lighted Bicycle Wheel Hub Assembly - A bicycle wheel hub assembly having a number of light emitting diodes (LED's) that are powered by rotation of the wheel during use of the bicycle. The hub assembly includes a magnet and a coil that are both internal to the hub. The light emitting diodes are powered by current induced in the coil and controlled so as to preferably prevent illumination of discrete LED's when the respective LED's are directed toward a user during rotation of the hub. The LED's are supported by the hub and rotate with the hub during rotation of the wheel. In some embodiments, the LED's are attached to the hub at locations that are both laterally inboard and laterally outboard relative to a spoke flange of the hub assembly. | 02-21-2013 |
20130258691 | Lighted Bicycle Wheel Hub Assembly - A bicycle wheel hub assembly having a number of light emitting diodes (LED's) that are powered by rotation of the wheel during use of the bicycle. The hub assembly includes a magnet and a coil that are both internal to the hub. The light emitting diodes are powered by current induced in the coil and controlled so as to preferably prevent illumination of discrete LED's when the respective LED's are directed toward a user during rotation of the hub. The LED's are supported by the hub and rotate with the hub during rotation of the wheel. In some embodiments, the LED's are attached to the hub at locations that are both laterally inboard and laterally outboard relative to a spoke flange of the hub assembly. | 10-03-2013 |
Kevin L. Blake, Gilberts, IL US
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20100135758 | VEHICLE MOUNTED CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND VEHICLES HAVING CONVEYOR SYSTEMS - One example of the invention is a vehicle including a chassis, engine and wheels, and further comprising a rotating main turret; an outflow conveyor mounted on the main turret and configured to be rotated relative to the vehicle through rotation of the main turret; a feed turret assembly configured for vertical movement between a lowered storage position and a raised operational position, the feed turret assembly configured for rotation independent of and relative to the main turret; a feed conveyor configured to be rotated relative to the vehicle through rotation of the feed turret assembly, a discharge end of the feed conveyor connected to the feed turret assembly and positioned above the outflow conveyor when the feed turret assembly is in a raised operational position; and wherein when the feed turret assembly is in a raised operational position material being carried along the feed conveyor is deposited from the discharge end of the feed conveyor downward onto the outflow conveyor and transferred along the outflow conveyor to a distal end. | 06-03-2010 |
Komen Blake, Gilbert, AZ US
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20100103005 | Self Auto-Calibration of Analog Circuits in a Mixed Signal Integrated Circuit Device - Auto-calibration of the analog circuits occurs when requested by a user and/or the occurrence of an event(s). The user may invoke an auto-calibration on demand through an auto-calibration (A | 04-29-2010 |
Kumen Blake, Gilbert, AZ US
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20110181361 | INSTRUMENTATION AMPLIFIER CALIBRATION METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - Calibration of gain and/or offset of an instrumentation amplifier (INA) is accomplished by coupling an appropriate number of current sources, and/or current sinks, respectively, to first and/or second transconductance stage(s) of the INA. Gain and/or offset calibration of the INA may occur when requested by a user and/or the occurrence of an event(s). A voltage reference may be used in combination with a successive approximation register analog-to-digital converter in determining which ones of the current sources and sinks are coupled to the first and/or second transconductance stage(s) of the INA for gain and/or offset calibration thereof. After the gain and/or offset calibration of the INA is completed, the selection of the constant current sources and sinks used therefore may be stored in volatile or nonvolatile memory. Parity checking of the memory may be incorporated and if a parity error is detected, an auto-calibration of the INA may be initiated. | 07-28-2011 |
Mary E. Blake, Tucson, AZ US
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20100189824 | TRITERPENE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - The invention provides novel saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species | 07-29-2010 |
20110294752 | TRITERPENE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - The invention provides novel saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species | 12-01-2011 |
Matthew Blake, Cambridge, MA US
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20110313784 | HEALTHCARE INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A healthcare information communication system is configured to send automated messages to patients of a medical practice based, at least in part, on data stored on a practice management system. Integration between components of the healthcare information communication system and the practice management system including a health information management system and a billing management system facilitate patient visits to a medical practice by reducing the burden on medical practice personnel to collect all information from patients during visits to the medical practice. Automated messaging and reminder of appointments based on information stored in the practice management system reduce the amount of revenue lost by a medical practice due to last minute cancellations, no-shows at the medical practice, and uncollected outstanding bills. | 12-22-2011 |
Mickey Blake, Bellingham, WA US
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20100310427 | Ergonomic pipetting workstation - A workstation for pipetting provides for an ergonomic pipetting environment. Test tubes, centrifuge tubes, micro tubes and micro plates are inserted into a top plate, which is designed to hold such devices in a desired configuration. The top plate is adjustable with respect to height and planar angle, so that extensive pipetting efforts are less likely to result in repetitive stress related injuries. | 12-09-2010 |
Milan Blake, Fulton, MD US
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20100150965 | DNA PROMOTERS AND ANTHRAX VACCINES - The invention is related to intracellularly induced bacterial DNA promoters and vaccines against | 06-17-2010 |
20120149095 | DNA PROMOTERS AND ANTHRAX VACCINES - The invention is related to intracellularly induced bacterial DNA promoters and vaccines against | 06-14-2012 |
20120282701 | DNA PROMOTERS AND ANTRHAX VACCINES - The invention is related to intracellularly induced bacterial DNA promoters and vaccines against | 11-08-2012 |
20140248309 | DNA PROMOTERS AND ANTHRAX VACCINES - The invention is related to intracellularly induced bacterial DNA promoters and vaccines against | 09-04-2014 |
Norman Perkins Blake, Zionsville, IN US
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20120110467 | CENTRALIZED USER PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DECISION MAKING DEVICES - Systems and techniques for centralized user preference management for electronic decision making devices are provided. A user preference profile is received. A user preference profile manager may transmit a user preference from the user preference profile to a requesting user transaction terminal. the user preference manager may also receive a dynamic user preference from a user preference profile and extend the user preference profile with the dynamic user preference, where the dynamic user preference includes a preference definition and the preference definition includes read and write access controls for the dynamic user preference. Then the user manager may update the user preference profile based on data received from the user transaction terminal. | 05-03-2012 |
20130159224 | TECHNIQUES FOR REAL-TIME CUSTOMER PREFERENCE LEARNING - Techniques for real-time offer customer preference learning are presented. Local agents on communication channels are equipped with predefined rules that capture actions and behaviors of customers interacting with an enterprise. The metrics associated with these actions and behaviors are plugged into the rules and in some cases combined with known pre-existing preferences for the customers for purposes of evaluating the rules and creating newly learned preferences for the customers. The newly learned preferences are dynamically fed into offer evaluation processing to determine whether to make offers to the customers. | 06-20-2013 |
20130166388 | TECHNQUES FOR REAL-TIME OFFER EVALUATIONS - Techniques for real-time offer evaluations are presented. An enterprise system detects and interaction with a customer. Metrics for the interaction are acquired and a centralized preference server delivers real time preference values known for the customer. The metrics and the preference values are used to dynamically and in real-time evaluate conditions for an enterprise offer and when met the offer is delivered to the customer in real time. | 06-27-2013 |
20130290082 | TECHNIQUES FOR TRACKING AND LIMITING ELECTRONIC OFFERS - Techniques for tracking and limiting electronic offers are provided. Identifiers are generated and linked to an electronic offer as the offer is propagated threw a network or propagated over disparate networks. Each identifier associated with a unique recipient receiving the offer. Metrics are gathered for the offer's propagation and a distribution policy is dynamically enforced as each new recipient attempts to access the offer. | 10-31-2013 |
Patrick J. Blake, Ft. Sheridan, IL US
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20080262972 | Order confirmation devices, systems, and methods - Devices, systems, and methods for confirming online orders are provided. In some embodiments, a method of confirming an online food order is provided, where the method includes providing a confirmation device at a vendor facility, where the confirmation device is adapted to receive an order and send the order to a display or printing device; receiving an online order through the confirmation device; printing or displaying the order and an associated confirmation code; and entering the confirmation code into the confirmation device to confirm receipt of the order. The confirmation device may be dedicated to the single purpose of confirming online orders and may be incorporated into a point-of-sale device. | 10-23-2008 |
Paul Blake, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100161105 | COMBINED PROCESS FOR BUILDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS - A method and system for building a three-dimensional model, which include performing a subtractive removal process on at least one material feedstock to form a plurality of base seeds, performing an additive deposition process to deposit at least one material on at least a portion of a base seed target surface, and performing an assembly process to combine the plurality of base seeds to form at least a portion of the three-dimensional model. | 06-24-2010 |
Paul R. Blake, Newtown, PA US
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20100022439 | Nanostructures with High Load of Active Agents - The present invention provides an improved method of loading silica nanostructures with an active agent, comprising exposing a mixture comprising a liquid medium containing an active agent and silica nanostructures to reduced air pressure for a time period, and then returning the mixture to atmospheric air pressure at the end of the time period. | 01-28-2010 |
Randy William Blake, Vinton, IA US
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20110042191 | CIRCUIT BREAKER COVER ATTACHMENT - A circuit breaker includes a base holding an ampoule assembly, a mechanical cover that fits on the base, and a trim cover which fits on the mechanical cover. The circuit breaker can include cover supports positioned between the ampoule assembly and the base. The cover support includes a coupling member that fits within receiving apertures of the mechanical cover and has a threaded through-channel which aligns with apertures of the trim cover. Screws inserted through the trim cover are received in the through-channel to secure the trim cover, the mechanical cover and the base together. The mechanical cover and the base can have interlocking mechanisms which snap-fit together to further support coupling of the cover and base. The circuit breaker can incorporate a retainer clip which engages an ampoule pin, wherein the clip mounts to the mechanical cover to further support holding of the cover and base together. | 02-24-2011 |
Robert Blake, Woodbury Heights, NJ US
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20120118974 | BARCODE READER WITH EDGE DETECTION ENHANCEMENT - An optical reader for decoding an encoded symbol character of a symbology includes a scan data signal processor having as an input a scan data signal encoding information representative of the encoded symbol character. The scan data signal processor includes a first time delay stage adapted to provide a primary phase waveform from the scan data signal, a second time delay stage adapted to provide an early phase waveform from the scan data signal, and a third time delay stage adapted to provide a delayed phase waveform from the scan data signal. The early phase waveform has a propagation delay less than the primary phase waveform, and the delayed phase waveform has a propagation delay greater than the primary phase waveform. The scan data signal processor further includes a peak window detection stage for generating a peak window timeframe when an amplitude of the primary phase waveform is greater than, less than, or equal to both an amplitude of the early phase waveform and the delayed phase waveform. The optical reader further includes a digitizer circuit adapted to accept, within the peak window timeframe, the scan data signal processor output. | 05-17-2012 |
20120228382 | DUAL LASER SCANNING CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING AUTOMATIC OBJECT PRESENCE DETECTOR FOR AUTOMATIC LASER SOURCE SELECTION - Method of and system for reading code symbols a dual-laser scanning bar code symbol reading system having the capacity to automatically select in a user-transparent manner, and activate either a near-field source of laser illumination, or a far-field source of laser illumination, using an automatic object presence detection subsystem in the near-field portion of the laser scanning field. | 09-13-2012 |
Robert A. Blake, Apollo, PA US
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20080226154 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING CARBONACEOUS PASTES USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON ELECTRODES - Systems and methods for producing a carbonaceous paste are provided. The systems and methods may include a paste control system that obtains an image of the carbonaceous paste and determines whether operational parameters associated with paste production require adjustment. One or more operational variables may be adjusted based on the obtained images to facilitate production of the carbonaceous paste. | 09-18-2008 |
Robert E. Blake, Woodbury Heights, NJ US
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20080217410 | METHOD FOR WAKING UP IN-COUNTER FIXED SCANNERS - A method of waking up an in-counter bar code scanner from its standby mode comprises providing a sensor assembly attached to a touch plate. The sensor assembly comprises an oscillating magnet member affixed at one end and a permanent magnet attached at an opposite free end at the end of a flexible member. When a user touches the touch plate, the impact force exerted on the touch plate is transmitted to the oscillating magnet member causing the magnet to oscillate inducing an electrical signal in a pick-up coil provided near the magnet and wakes up the bar code scanner. | 09-11-2008 |
20080290170 | SCANNER SWITCHED TO ACTIVE STATE BY SENSED MOVEMENT IN QUIESCENT SCANNING MECHANISM - The disclosure generally relates to a method and apparatus for determining if an optical scanner is moving. In one embodiment the method for sensing movement of an optical scanner comprises the steps of providing an oscillating system comprising a flexible member, a magnet coupled to the flexible member, a coil disposed within a magnetically effective distance from the magnet, and sense circuitry coupled to the coil; generating a first electrical signal from the oscillations of the flexible member; amplifying the generated electrical signal; analyzing the first electrical signal to determine if the generated signal is indicative of movement of the optical scanner. | 11-27-2008 |
20090086300 | FEEDBACK DRIVE FOR RESONANT OSCILLATION OF SCANNER MECHANISM - A drive for oscillating a reflector in a beam scanner, and for other similar oscillating devices, forms a feedback loop synchronized to the natural resonance of a resiliently movable flipper strip carrying the reflector. A magnet on the free end of the flipper generates a current in a sensing coil coupled to an amplifier upon passage of the magnet. The triggering signal is phase delayed by one or more integrators or timers, whereupon a driving current is generated, for example in a different winding on the same spool as the sensing coil. The driving current is applied at a phase delay that maintains oscillation up to a high operational frequency in a range. Synchronizing the drive to the natural frequency and phase of the flipper substantially reduces power consumption compared to forcing oscillation to a different reference. | 04-02-2009 |
20120218081 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION ANTENNA SWITCHING IN A CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) method, computer-readable medium, apparatus, and system are provided. In one embodiment, the method acquires dimensions of an item. The dimensions and speed of the item are used to determine the item's location on a conveyor (i.e., to track the item on the conveyor). The location of the item is used to determine which switch RFID reader antenna in a plurality of RFID reader antennas is the most suitable RFID reader antenna to communicate with a transponder located on the item. In other embodiments, the apparatus, system, and computer-readable medium are also provided which perform similar features recited by the above method. | 08-30-2012 |
Rodney D. Blake, Savage, MN US
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20110055641 | DATA CORRUPTION DETECTION - In general, this disclosure relates to various techniques for detecting corrupt bits in a data stream. The techniques may allow a data storage device to detect corrupt bits prior to transformation of the data stream and subsequent to transformation of the data stream. A data storage device may include a first error-related code generating unit configured to generate a first error-related code based on received data and combine the first error-related code and the received data to generate a first data stream. The data storage device may further include a transform unit configured to transform the first data stream to a transformed data stream. The data storage device may also include a second error-related code generating unit configured to generate a second error-related code based on the transformed data stream. | 03-03-2011 |
Rory Powell Blake, Charlotte, NC US
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20090014026 | Thin Film Interdental Cleaning Device with Flexible Folds - A proportionally wide strip of very thin and flexible material which is specially treated by mechanical, chemical or other means to form a multiplicity of folds, pleats, or channels along it's longitudinal axis and which is further intended to be pulled or drawn between teeth and along the gum line adjoining said teeth as an aid in the removal of trapped food particles and for the daily cleaning and removal of the build-up of plaque from these interdental areas; said device being further intended to spread, to roll-up onto, or to collapse upon itself by the means of increased or decreased pressure from external pulling force or from being drawn through the narrowed spaces between teeth; said ability to collapse and to roll upon itself is at once a better method to displace and/or to trap and contain bacteria, food particles, and other debris to be removed but also as a means to maintain contact with these surfaces while accomodating the variable spacing between teeth and between teeth and gums that is found in a normal mouth. | 01-15-2009 |
20150038547 | Biological Basis of Adult Wellness - This disclosure is of a lowered absorption of nutrients within the adult digestive tract, more specifically, a decreased mechanical absorption of certain specific amino acids over time; said decreased nutritional uptake decreasing wellness of the individual by the mechanism of depletion of bodily reserves; said lowered uptake being mitigated by a patently unique method to intercede in the nutrient absorption process. | 02-05-2015 |
Scott A. Blake, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20080265619 | Method and apparatus to improve stability of automobile - A system to improve the aerodynamic stability of automobiles, comprising mounting on the roof of an automobile a scaled down replica of an existing racing vehicle including downforce generating component and in which proprietary rights exist concerning the aerodynamic construction of the racing vehicle. | 10-30-2008 |
Simon Blake, Radnor, PA US
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20090136509 | Use of Toll-Like Receptor 4 Antagonists for the Treatment or Prevention of Osteoarthritic Conditions - Methods for treating or preventing osteoarthric conditions using Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR4) antagonists are disclosed. | 05-28-2009 |
20090162375 | RESISTIN ANTAGONISTS AND THEIR USE - Resistin antagonists, including antibodies reactive with defined epitopes, are disclosed. Antigens useful for raising antibodies against human resistin are also disclosed. Methods of utilizing resistin antagonists to treat or alleviate the symptoms of the diseases with aberrant fibroblast activity including interstitial lung diseases, hypertrophic scarring, keloid scarring and scleroderma are also disclosed. Methods of utilizing resistin as a biomarker to diagnose the risk and/or progression of osteoarthritis are also disclosed. Further disclosed are methods of utilizing the antagonists to treat or alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis. | 06-25-2009 |
20110071277 | RESISTIN ANTAGONISTS AND THEIR USE - Resistin antagonists, including antibodies reactive with defined epitopes, are disclosed. Antigens useful for raising antibodies against human resistin are also disclosed. Methods of utilizing resistin antagonists to treat or alleviate the symptoms of the diseases with aberrant fibroblast activity including interstitial lung diseases, hypertrophic scarring, keloid scarring and scleroderma are also disclosed. Methods of utilizing resistin as a biomarker to diagnose the risk and/or progression of osteoarthritis are also disclosed. Further disclosed are methods of utilizing the antagonists to treat or alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis. | 03-24-2011 |
Stefanida Blake, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20080302364 | System and Method for Treating Ventilatory Instability - A therapy system adapted to treat a patient's ventilatory instability using a ventilatory therapy, a gas modulation therapy, or both. The algorithm implemented by the therapy system monitors the ventilatory instability, such as Cheyne Stokes Respiration (CSR), mixed apneas, CPAP emergent apneas, and complex sleep disordered breathing (CSDB) and treats the ventilatory instability. The algorithm also determine a reference point with respect to the ventilatory instability. The therapy delivery system initiate the treatment based on the reference point. | 12-11-2008 |
Stefanida K. Blake, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20090082639 | Automated Sleep Phenotyping - A system that determines one or more sleep phenotyping parameters of a subject. In one embodiment, the system comprises a sleep sensor, a stimulus generator, and a processor. The sleep sensor generates signals that convey information related to the physiological functions that indicate the sleep stage of the subject. The stimulus generator provides a stimulus to the subject that enables information related to the sleep phenotyping parameters to be determined. The processor receives the signals generated by the sleep sensor and is in operative communication with the stimulus generator. The processor (i) determines, based on the signals received from the sleep sensor, whether a trigger condition related to the current sleep stage of the subject is satisfied, (ii) controls the stimulus generator to provide the stimulus to the subject if the trigger condition is satisfied, and (iii) quantifies the response of the subject to the stimulus. | 03-26-2009 |
Steven Langley Blake, Cary, NC US
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20080304503 | TRAFFIC MANAGER AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING ACTIVE QUEUE MANAGEMENT OF DISCARD-ELIGIBLE TRAFFIC - A traffic manager and a method are described herein that are capable of performing an active queue management of discard-eligible traffic for a shared memory device (with a per-CoS switching fabric) that provides fair per-class backpressure indications. | 12-11-2008 |
20090097654 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING EXACT MATCH SEARCHES USING MULTIPLE HASH TABLES - A method and system to perform exact match searches for fixed- or variable-length keys stored in a search database. The method is implemented using a plurality of hash tables, each indexed using an independent hash function. A system implementing this method provides deterministic search time, independent of the number of keys in the search database. The method permits two basic implementations; one which minimizes memory storage, and another which minimizes search time. The latter requires only two memory accesses to locate a key. | 04-16-2009 |
Tanisha D. Blake, Florissant, MO US
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20080207651 | Heterocyclic compounds useful in treating diseases and conditions - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) | 08-28-2008 |
20090281125 | Heterocyclic Compounds Useful in Treating Diseases and Conditions - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) | 11-12-2009 |
Taylor R. Blake, Centreville, VA US
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20100199425 | PATIENT TURNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for turning a bedridden patient are described. A turn sheet system for turning a patient in a bed includes a bottom sheet having a first length and a first width configured and dimensioned to overlie the bed. A top sheet having a second length and a second width is fixed to the bottom sheet along a location extending intermediate of the second width and along a majority of the second length | 08-12-2010 |
Terance B. Blake, Palatine, IL US
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20090197564 | TEMPORARY STORAGE OR SPECIALIZED TRANSMISSION OF MULTI-MICROPHONE SIGNALS - A communication device contains multiple microphones that receive acoustic signals from a user and from the background. The acoustic signals from the user are enhanced using the background acoustic signals to reduce background noise. The enhanced signal are transmitted to an emergency network when an emergency call is made from the communication device. The raw signals are stored in the communication device for later retrieval or are transmitted simultaneously with the enhanced signals. The enhanced signals are transmitted using a circuit-switched voice mode while the raw signals are transmitted using a packet-switched voice mode. | 08-06-2009 |
20090315915 | MODULATION OF BACKGROUND SUBSTITUTION BASED ON CAMERA ATTITUDE AND MOTION - A device and method of background substitution are disclosed. One or more cameras in a mobile device obtain a depth image. A processor in or external to the device segments the foreground from the background of the image. The original background is removed and a stored background image or video is substituted in place of the original background. The substituted background is altered dependent on the attitude and motion of the device, which is sensed by one or more sensors in the device. A portion of the stored background selected as the substitute background varies in correspondence with the device movement. | 12-24-2009 |
20100306335 | DEVICE RECRUITMENT FOR STEREOSCOPIC IMAGING APPLICATIONS - A method of providing three dimensional (3D) information is disclosed in which a master recruits a local slave to provide contemporaneous images. The images are collected and 3D information extracted therefrom. The 3D information or various images may be transmitted to a remote device and is employed to provide a substitute background that replaces the background of the original image. Either the new image is displayed on one or both devices. The images can be collected and the 3D information extracted at either of the master or slave or at a separate device. To recruit the slave, the master broadcasts a query to all local devices, determines the available devices and their characteristics, automatically or manually selects a particular device, requests authorization from the selected device, and pairs with the selected device when authorization is received. Devices of the same or different types may be paired. | 12-02-2010 |
Terence Gregory Blake, Madison, WI US
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20120318632 | FREE COASTER HUB FOR A BICYCLE - A coaster-style hub functions as a freewheel and accommodates a 9 tooth sprocket. A throw out bearing is used to allow the clutch to spin freely when the driver and sprocket are rotated in a backward direction. The driver and sprocket can be formed as a single piece. | 12-20-2012 |
Thomas Blake, Budd Lake, NJ US
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20080220103 | METHOD FOR TREATING/CONTROLLING/KILLING FUNGI AND BACTERIA ON LIVING ANIMALS - Provided is a method of treating a fungal infection on an animal epidermis, nail or hair, or in an orifice of an animal. The method comprises contacting the fungus infection with a composition comprising an antifungal botanical. | 09-11-2008 |
20130236521 | SnF2 APPLICATIONS, METHODS AND RELATED FORMULATIONS - The present disclosure is directed to method of treating a herpes virus. In one embodiment, the method includes adding an effective amount of stannous fluoride (SnF | 09-12-2013 |
Victor R. Blake, Lincoln, VA US
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20090299791 | Method and system for management of licenses - Licensed connections to network resources or services, such as servers or applications, are managed, including setting, limiting, monitoring, enforcing, recording, reporting, or otherwise managing licenses across multiple network resources. Real-time information that tracks license usage is logged. Reporting features are provided to allow a system administrator, vendor, network operator, or other entity to access the log information to determine license usage and compliance. Layer | 12-03-2009 |
20100235506 | SECURING AN ACCESSIBLE COMPUTER SYSTEM - To secure an accessible computer system, the computer system is monitored for connection transactions. An access requestor is denied access to the computer system when the access requestor initiates a number of connection transactions that exceed a configurable threshold number during a first configurable period of time. The monitoring may include detecting connection transactions initiated by the access requestor, counting the number of connection transactions initiated by the access requestor during the first configurable period of time, and comparing the number of connection transactions initiated by the access requestor during the first configurable period of time to the configurable threshold number. | 09-16-2010 |
Vincent M. Blake, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20110089701 | Methods and apparatus for generating electrical energy based on waste air flow - Methods and apparatus are provided for generating electrical power employing a horizontal axis wind turbine operatively coupled to a permanent magnet generator/alternator and mounted vertically above a waste air flow source so that vertically ascending waste air from the waste air flow source impacts the turbine and causes the permanent magnet generator/alternator to generate electrical power. | 04-21-2011 |
William J. Blake, Blake, MA US
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20120270754 | Iterative Nucleic Acid Assembly Using Activation of Vector-Encoded Traits - Certain aspects of the present invention provide methods for assembling nucleic acid molecules using iterative activation of one or more vector-encoded traits to progressively assemble a longer nucleic acid insert. Aspects of the invention also provide kits, compositions, devices, and systems for assembling synthetic nucleic acids using iterative activation of one or more vector-encoded traits. | 10-25-2012 |
William J. Blake, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20090155858 | Iterative nucleic acid assembly using activation of vector-encoded traits - Certain aspects of the present invention provide methods for assembling nucleic acid molecules using iterative activation of one or more vector-encoded traits to progressively assemble a longer nucleic acid insert. Aspects of the invention also provide kits, compositions, devices, and systems for assembling synthetic nucleic acids using iterative activation of one or more vector-encoded traits. | 06-18-2009 |