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Aaron Bock, Dallas, TX US
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20120216142 | System and Method for Creating and Managing Lesson Plans - A system and method for creating and managing custom lesson plans. A computing device includes a lesson planning tool that receives a lesson creation request from a user. The lesson planning tool is responsive to the lesson creation request to create a customized lesson plan based on game data and rule data included in the lesson creation request. The lesson planning tool also creates and stores a customized lesson plan record in a database. The customized lesson plan record identifies the customized lesson plan and audience members that are eligible to access the customized lesson plan. The lesson planning is responsive to a lesson plan request from another user to determine whether the other user is eligible to access customized lessons plans stored in the database based on audience data included in the lesson plan request. | 08-23-2012 |
Adam Bock, Bloomington, MN US
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20140214452 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DRUG DISEASE MATCHING - A computer implemented system and method for matching drugs and diseases involves matching drugs identified in a specific patient's prescription claim records with diseases associated with diagnosis codes. A weighted relationship is generated between the matched drugs and diseases by calculating a link weight in accordance with a preprogrammed formula for each of the diagnosis codes identified that is identified as associated with the disease identified and the drug. The link weight provides a statistical match association value to each of the matched diseases identified by way of a diagnosis code and the drug identified in the prescription claim. | 07-31-2014 |
Adam Bock, Sun Prairie, WI US
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20080221591 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL VISUALIZATION AND DEVICE MANIPULATION - A surgical device includes a console having a visual display and a manipulator arm, a robotic device having a camera and a connection component. The robotic device is configured to be positioned completely within a body cavity. The camera is configured to transmit visual images to the visual display. The connection component operably couples the console and the robotic device. The manipulator arm is positioned relative to the visual display so as to appear to be penetrating the visual display. | 09-11-2008 |
Allyn P. Bock, Peachtree City, GA US
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20090295100 | Fluid leak limiter - A fluid leak limiter for a high-pressure fuel injection system is disclosed. The fluid leak limiter may have a body at least partially defining a central bore with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and a sleeve piston. The fluid leak limiter may also have a spring located to bias the sleeve piston toward a first flow-blocking position. The sleeve piston may be movable by a first pressure differential between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet against the bias of the spring toward a flow-passing position at which fluid from the fluid inlet is allowed to flow to the fluid outlet. The sleeve piston may also be movable by a second pressure differential between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet against the bias of the spring toward a second flow-blocking position at which fluid from the fluid inlet is inhibited from flowing to the fluid outlet. | 12-03-2009 |
20100079018 | Combination to support and rotatably drive mass - A combination for use in supporting and rotatably driving a mass is disclosed. The combination may have a power source. The combination may also have a flywheel, which may be configured to connect with and rotatably drive the mass. The flywheel may have a flywheel end, which may have a plurality of flywheel protrusions. Additionally, the combination may have a bearing, which may be situated at least partially within the power source. The bearing may be configured to support and at least partially house the flywheel. In addition, the combination may have a crankshaft, which may be shaped to connect with and rotatably drive the flywheel. The crankshaft may have a crankshaft end, which may have a plurality of crankshaft protrusions. The plurality of crankshaft protrusions may be shaped to mesh with the plurality of flywheel protrusions. | 04-01-2010 |
Allyn P. Bock, West Lafayette, IN US
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20080308170 | Air duct having flexible bellows - An air duct for fluidly connecting portions of an engine assembly has a first end portion and a second end portion. A bellows portion is disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. At least one first convolution extends from the bellows portion of the air duct and has a first internal bend radius and a first straight length. At least one second convolution extends from the bellows portion of the air duct and has a second internal bend radius and a second straight length. The second convolution has at least one of the second bend radius being larger than the first bend radius and the second straight length being greater than the first straight length. | 12-18-2008 |
Brian Bock, Glen Allen, VA US
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20120223067 | Kitchen Appliance and Method of Assembling Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing with a base, a side wall and a cavity. The housing has a housing rim defining an opening to the cavity. A hinge base is mounted to the side wall. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim defining an opening. The container fits within the cavity of the housing. A lid at least partially covers the opening of the container when placed on the container rim. The lid has an exterior surface, and an opposing interior surface facing the interior of the container when the lid is placed on the container rim. A bracket is mounted to the exterior surface of the lid. At least a portion of the bracket is rotatably and selectively removably received within at least a portion of the hinge base to rotatably and selectively removable mount to the lid of the housing. | 09-06-2012 |
Carl Randolph Bock, Durham, NC US
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20090036826 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ABRADING SKIN - A device includes a plurality of microneedles for abrading the stratum corneum of the skin to form a plurality of grooves in the tissue having a controlled depth and width. The microneedles have a length of about 5-250 microns and generally about 5-200 microns. The device is rubbed over the skin to prepare an abraded site after which a transdermal delivery or sampling device is applied to the abraded delivery site. The abrasion increases the permeability of the skin and the rate of delivery and extraction of a substance without pain or irritation to the patient. | 02-05-2009 |
Chris Bock, Durham, NC US
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20140201965 | Device and Method to Accurately and Easily Assemble Glass Slides - Embodiments provide a slide assembly device having a static tooling base which is statically and solidly affixed to a base such as a table and a moveable tooling arm that is rotatable about a hinge connected to the static tooling base, so that moveable tooling arm rotates about the hinge in a manner similar to a book cover opening and closing. The embodiments further provide an upper slide chuck that is removably attachable to the moveable tooling arm and a lower slide receiver that is removably attachable to the static tooling base. The upper slide chuck is configured to hold an experimental slide via a vacuum mechanism to engagedly hold the experimental slide to the upper slide chuck while the moveable tooling arm is rotated about the hinge from an open-book position to a closed-book position. | 07-24-2014 |
Chris Bock, Longmont, CO US
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20090004667 | METHOD FOR GENERATING APTAMERS WITH IMPROVED OFF-RATES - The present disclosure describes improved SELEX methods for producing aptamers that are capable of binding to target molecules and improved photoSELEX methods for producing photoreactive aptamers that are capable of both binding and covalently crosslinking to target molecules. Specifically, the present disclosure describes methods for producing aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than are obtained using prior SELEX and photoSELEX methods. The disclosure further describes aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than those obtained using prior methods. In addition, the disclosure describes aptamer constructs that include a variety of functionalities, including a cleavable element, a detection element, and a capture or immobilization element. | 01-01-2009 |
20100055695 | Method For Generating Aptamers with Improved Off-Rates - The present disclosure describes methods for producing aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than are obtained using prior SELEX and photoSELEX methods. The disclosure further describes aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than those obtained using prior methods. This invention relates to the field of diagnostic histology, cytology, histopathology, and cytopathology methods and reagents for the detection of various disease states. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of aptamers in histologic, cytologic, histopathic, and/or cytopathic diagnostic methods. Aptamers may be provided that react with specific target molecules contained within a histological or cytological sample. Aptamers may be used to assess localization, relative density, and presence or absence of one or more target. Targets may be selected that are specific and diagnostic of a given disease state for which the sample was collected. Aptamers may be used to introduce target specific signal moieties. Antigen retrieval methods may be applied to the sample prior to reaction with the specific aptamer/s to improve interaction of the aptamer and target within the sample. Or aptamers may be developed for the specific target that eliminates the need for the antigen retrieval process. In addition to target identification, aptamers may be used to amplify signal generation through a variety of methods. | 03-04-2010 |
Chris Bock, Denver, CO US
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20110082286 | Method for Generating Aptamers with Improved Off-Rates - The present disclosure describes improved SELEX methods for producing aptamers that are capable of binding to target molecules and improved photoSELEX methods for producing photoreactive aptamers that are capable of both binding and covalently crosslinking to target molecules. Specifically, the present disclosure describes methods for producing aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than are obtained using prior SELEX and photoSELEX methods. The disclosure further describes aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than those obtained using prior methods. In addition, the disclosure describes aptamer constructs that include a variety of functionalities, including a cleavable element, a detection element, and a capture or immobilization element. | 04-07-2011 |
20110245479 | Method for Generating Aptamers with Improved Off-Rates - The present disclosure describes improved SELEX methods for producing aptamers that are capable of binding to target molecules and improved photoSELEX methods for producing photoreactive aptamers that are capable of both binding and covalently crosslinking to target molecules. Specifically, the present disclosure describes methods for producing aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than are obtained using prior SELEX and photoSELEX methods. The disclosure further describes aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than those obtained using prior methods. In addition, the disclosure describes aptamer constructs that include a variety of functionalities, including a cleavable element, a detection element, and a capture or immobilization element. | 10-06-2011 |
20120115752 | Method for Generating Aptamers with Improved Off-Rates - The present disclosure describes the identification and use of aptamers and photoaptamers having slower dissociation rate constants than those obtained using previously described methods. Specifically, the present disclosure describes methods for the identification and use of aptamers to one or more targets within a histological or cytological sample, which have slow rates of dissociation. The aptamers may be used to assess localization, relative density, and presence or absence of one or more targets in cytological and histological samples. Targets may be selected that are specific and diagnostic of a given disease state for which the sample was collected. The aptamers may also be used to introduce target specific signal moieties. In addition to target identification, the aptamers may be used to amplify signal generation through a variety of methods. | 05-10-2012 |
20150086996 | APTAMERS AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR DETECTING THE EGF RECEPTOR - The present invention provides aptamers that specifically bind to the EGF receptor in a sample, and diagnostic and analytical methods using those aptamers. In some embodiments, the aptamers include a 3′ cap. In some embodiments, the 3′ cap is an inverted deoxythymidine. In some embodiments the aptamers include a spacer and at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of binding pair member and a detectable label, wherein the spacer is attached to the 5′-end of the aptamer and the moiety is attached the 5′ end of the spacer. In some embodiments the spacer is hexaethylene glycol. In some embodiments, the binding pair member biotin. In some embodiments the detectable label is a fluorophore. | 03-26-2015 |
Christopher J. Bock, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080251348 | HYBRID INFLATOR WITH TEMPORARY GAS GENERATOR THROTTLE - A dual stage hybrid inflation device includes a first stage gas source comprising a liquefied gas stored in a first stage pressure vessel and a second stage gas source comprising a gas generator having a gas output directed into the first stage pressure vessel. The gas generator is isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by a frangible diaphragm that ruptures when the pressure in the gas generator exceeds the pressure in the first stage pressure vessel by a predetermined amount. The gas generator is also isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by an eroding nozzle that temporarily restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel after the frangible diaphragm ruptures. The eroding nozzle initially restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel to prevent a sudden pressure drop in the gas generator that would cause the pyrotechnic gas generating material to self extinguish. The nozzle then erodes away to allow an unrestricted flow of combustion products from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel. | 10-16-2008 |
Christopher T. Bock, Cazenovia, NY US
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20100226255 | ENTROPIC BASED ACTIVITY PASSIVE DETECTION AND MONITORING SYSTEM - The present invention relates generally to computer systems in the field of signals intelligence, and more particularly, to entropic activity detection and monitoring computer systems for collecting and analyzing data packets wirelessly transmitted from a wireless transmitter by applying information theoretic metrics (Tsallis entropy). | 09-09-2010 |
Daniel M. Bock, Beaverton, OR US
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20140125363 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT INCLUDE LOW POWER OUTPUT DRIVERS - Systems and methods for testing a device under test (DUT) that includes a low power output driver. The methods include providing an input signal to the DUT. The low power output driver is configured to generate a data signal responsive to receipt of the input signal by the DUT and provide the data signal to a signal analyzer via a data signal transmission line. The methods further include determining an expected data signal to be received from the low power output driver and charging at least a portion of the data signal transmission line with a co-drive output signal that is based, at least in part, on the expected data signal. The methods further include receiving a composite data signal with the signal analyzer. The systems include probe heads with a plurality of data signal transmission lines and a plurality of co-drive conductors. | 05-08-2014 |
David Bock, New York, NY US
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20120239758 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSUMER-TO-CONSUMER LENDING OF DIGITAL CONTENT - A consumer-to-consumer lending system and method for digital content such as digital ebooks. The lending system invention enables a user who has purchased digital content to lend that content to another user. The lending system enables a lender to extend a lending offer to a lendee and a lendee to respond to the lending offer. A lendee may accept or reject a lending offer. Upon acceptance, the lending system provides the lent content to the lendee who controls the content until returning it, purchasing it or until a predetermined lending period expires. During the lending period the lender does not have access to the lent digital content item. The lending system assists a lender with initiating a lending offer, such as providing a pre-populated email form, and delivers the lend offer notification to the target lendee. Lending offers may be initiated and notifications received over common channels, including email systems, mobile devices, and web-based user accounts. The lending process can be initiated directly from a consumer device. | 09-20-2012 |
Douglas W. Bock, Webster, MN US
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20090210264 | Conversation Mode Booking System - A system to book events such as trips are discloses. The system provides a conversation mode that allows a booking to be created within retentive storage in a portable format. In one embodiment, this portable format is a string written in eXtensible Markup Language (XML). This format may be stored to a database using a single database access operation. According to another aspect of the system, a user may ignore selectable portions of the booking as the booking is being created such that an entire booking need not be discarded when it is determined that a single service or informational element included in that booking is no longer needed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090216572 | Conversation Mode Booking Method - A method to book events such as trips are discloses. The method provides a conversation mode that allows a booking to be created within retentive storage in a portable format. In one embodiment, this portable format is a string written in eXtensible Markup Language (XML). This format may be stored to a database using a single database access operation. According to another aspect of the method, a user may ignore selectable portions of the booking as the booking is being created such that an entire booking need not be discarded when it is determined that a single service or informational element included in that booking is no longer needed. | 08-27-2009 |
Gail Bock, Glen Mills, PA US
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20120091018 | DIGITAL CARD ORGANIZER AND STORAGE MEANS - A digital card holder for organizing and storing camera, cell phone or other digital memory cards and flash drives and other items sized to be retained by the product. The memory card holder includes a transparent static-free plastic sheet divided into sections. Each section has a heat sealed top loadable open-access pocket with a large overhanging flap in the front for storing the memory chips/cards. Each section has a top loadable open-access end such that each memory card can have a date, description and location information file to back up the memory card data. Pictures can also be stored in the individual pockets for each memory card for quick data access. The plastic sheet further includes a binding portion having a plurality of binding holes. Each sheet is formed from a polypropylene heavy-weight plastic (3.1 mil-3.9 mil). Each sheet has a clarity of clear standard, is PVC-free, latex-free, acid-free, moisture-free and archival-safe. Each storage sheet may have different sizes of pockets to comply with the various sizes of memory cards and flash drives. | 04-19-2012 |
Gregory F. Bock, Feasterville Trevose, PA US
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20090173820 | GUIDANCE SYSTEM WITH VARYING ERROR CORRECTION GAIN - A guided missile or projectile and associated guidance control are provided to control a path to a point of intersection with a potentially moving target. A new path is repetitively recomputed and acceleration orthogonal to the path is applied to minimize heading error and thereby to converge on the target. The gain of the control function is partly proportional to heading error, but the gain is reduced approaching the point of convergence. In this way, the guidance control is more responsive to actual variance of the true heading error and is less responsive to random error in sensing the target heading, which random error would otherwise increase in its contribution to corrective guidance movements approaching the point of intersection. | 07-09-2009 |
Jason Bock, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20140020490 | Power Transfer Unit - A power transfer unit for transferring a torque comprising a first shaft configured to receive the torque from a first device, a second shaft configured to output the torque to a second device, and an activating assembly for selectively transferring the torque from the first shaft to the second shaft. The activating assembly includes a sliding cam, a rotating cam, an actuator configured to selectively rotate the rotating cam relative to the sliding cam, and an engaging gear. The gear is configured to be moved by the sliding cam between a first engaged position where the torque is transferred from the first shaft to the second shaft through the gear and a second disengaged position where no torque is transferred to the second shaft. Relative rotation between the rotating earn and the sliding cam moves the sliding earn thereby moving the gear between the first engaged and second disengaged position. | 01-23-2014 |
Jason Bock, North Potomac, MD US
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20140199283 | FORMULATIONS OF ALBU-BCHE, PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides an aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising the fusion protein whose amino acid sequence is set forth as SEQ ID No:1 and an aqueous solution comprising 40 to 60 mM sodium phosphate. The present invention further provides a lyophilized pharmaceutical composition, an reconstituted solution, a sealed package comprising the lyophilized pharmaceutical composition, and a vial comprising the lyophilized pharmaceutical or the reconstituted solution. The present invention also provides a method of producing the lyophilized pharmaceutical composition and the sealed package. The present invention also provides a method of treating a human having cocaine seeking behavior, and methods of using the aqueous pharmaceutical composition and lyophilized pharmaceutical composition. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199286 | LYOPHILIZATION PROCESS - The present invention provides a process for producing a lyophilized pharmaceutical composition containing a protein. The present invention further provides a product produced by the process. The present invention further provides a process for producing an injectable pharmaceutical composition. The present invention further provides a method of treating a patient with a therapeutic protein composition. | 07-17-2014 |
Jason B. Bock, North Potomac, MD US
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20110002888 | Albumin Fusion Proteins - The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the invention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disorders or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention. | 01-06-2011 |
Jason B. Bock US
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20100291033 | Albumin Fusion Proteins - The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the invention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disorders or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention. | 11-18-2010 |
Jason Benjamin Bock, North Potomac, MD US
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20100227818 | Recombinant Human Albumin-Human Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor For The Prevention Of Neutropenia - Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating, preventing and ameliorating conditions and diseases characterized by a lowered white blood cell count. The methods and compositions described herein include a fusion polypeptide formed from human serum albumin protein (“HSA”) and human granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (“G-CSF”). | 09-09-2010 |
20100297062 | Stable Formulations Of Recombinant Human Albumin-Human Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor - Described herein are compositions and methods for treating, preventing and ameliorating diseases and conditions characterized by a lower than normal white blood cell count, such as leukopenia and neutropenia. The compositions and methods include recombinant human albumin-human granulocyte colony stimulating factor. Pharmaceutical formulations including the recombinant fusion protein, and methods of making such formulations are also described. | 11-25-2010 |
20130129669 | Stable Formulations of Recombinant Human Albumin-Human Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor - Described herein are compositions and methods for treating, preventing and ameliorating diseases and conditions characterized by a lower than normal white blood cell count, such as leukopenia and neutropenia. The compositions and methods include recombinant human albumin-human granulocyte colony stimulating factor. Pharmaceutical formulations including the recombinant fusion protein, and methods of making such formulations are also described. | 05-23-2013 |
Jason E. Bock, Williamsville, NY US
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20090005196 | Court-based game played by players riding vehicles - A game having a floor, a plurality of walls rising up from said floor defining a play area, a game piece, at least one target positioned proximate the plurality of walls, including a plurality of multi-planar apertures operatively arranged to accept the game piece, and a vehicle, operatively arranged to be driven by a player, the vehicle having a bumper positioned circumferentially about a base of the vehicle. | 01-01-2009 |
Jason F. Bock, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20100058890 | POWER TRANSFER UNIT WITH DISCONNECTING INPUT SHAFT - A power transfer unit assembly for a vehicle is provided comprising a first input shaft providing rotational drive. A second input shaft is in communication with a gear train assembly which is in communication with a propshaft. A selective engagement element is movable between an engagement position wherein the second input shaft is placed in rotational communication with the first input shaft and a disengagement position wherein the second input shaft is disengaged from the first input shaft. An actuator assembly moves the selective engagement element into the engagement position for all wheel drive mode and into the disengagement position for two wheel drive mode. | 03-11-2010 |
Jeri D. Bock, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110290872 | WRISTBAND OF ELONGATE NON SILICONE CONSTRUCTION - A reminder wrist band of elongate material non silicone is disclosed. It is comprised of flexible material(s); elastic band, neoprene or alike, having a first end fixedly connected to a second end, the flexible material forms a continuous loop (band), at which point the reminder wrist band of elongate material is coupled together (stitched, glued, stapled, grommet, snapped or buttoned). The device acts as a visual reminder (much as the preverbal string around a finger). For some users the device may also provide a stress-reduction function, from its novel snapping mode of the elongate material (snapping or popping sound). Additionally, the reminder wrist band of elongate material may come with a tab. For instance, a piece of the flexible material would protrude past the overlapping connection point of the initial band (at the point the elongate material is coupled together, by any means of manufacturing) to create the tab. | 12-01-2011 |
20120021392 | LIFE SKILLS TOOL KIT AND METHOD - The Life Skills Tool Kit is a series of twelve key life skills in a multimedia format. Designed to convey life skills development information from a caregiver to a young child, in order for the child to listen, learn, practice and own positive habits and winning behaviors. Each life skill in the series contains a; DVD, coloring sheet, recognition sticker, reward card, practice board(s), reminder poster, and instruction sheets (with twelve indicia characters). The digital content is age appropriate information in digital storybook format which features puppets, animation and music. This evidenced based Life Skills Tool Kit is a unique learning method. | 01-26-2012 |
Joel Bock, La Mesa, CA US
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20120011403 | METHODS SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER BUILT-IN-TEST FAULT CODES ARE INDICATIVE OF AN ACTUAL FAULT CONDITION OR A FALSE ALARM - Methods and apparatus are provided for determining whether a built-in-test fault code (BITFC) data sequence generated by a built-in-test (BIT) of a particular module of a complex system is indicative of an actual fault condition. A regression function is generated for the particular module based on stored BITFC data sequences generated by the BIT and stored repair data for that module from a fault history database. Later, during operation of the particular module, the BIT generates a new BITFC data sequence. A processor can then load the new BITFC data sequence and execute the regression function with respect to the new BITFC data sequence to determine whether the new BITFC data sequence is indicative of an actual fault condition at the particular module or is indicative of a false fault condition at the particular module. | 01-12-2012 |
20120110391 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FAULT DIAGNOSABILITY OF A HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus are provided for determining the fault diagnosability of a health monitoring software application for a complex system. The method includes extracting data from the software application containing a relationship between one or more failure modes of the complex system and one or more evidence items of the complex system, the a priori probabilities of each failure mode occurring, and the a priori probability of each evidence item occurring. The method also includes creating one or more matrices relating the one or more FMs to the one or more evidence items. The method further includes analyzing the one or more matrices and the a priori probabilities to determine the diagnosability of each FM. | 05-03-2012 |
20120143788 | TOXIN DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of generating a generic binary classifier for the presence of one or more toxins in water is provided. Features are extracted from a plurality of normalized a priori data sets that include one or more control data sets that are representative of an electric cell-substrate impedance sensor (ECIS) response to water with no toxins therein, and a plurality of treatment data sets that are representative of an ECIS response to water with a toxin therein. A plurality of classifier algorithms are trained using the extracted features, and a plurality of classification models are generated from each of the trained classifier algorithms. Each of the classification models is evaluated and, based on the evaluation of each classification model, a subset thereof is selected. The selected subset of the classification models is supplied as the generic binary classifier. | 06-07-2012 |
Joel N. Bock, Teaneck, NJ US
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20090022392 | Method and Apparatus for Utilizing Representational Images in Commercial and Other Activities - In a method and apparatus for an object using a representational image, positioning the object at a predetermined position relative to the representational image, illuminating the representational image, presenting information from the representational image to an operator, at least one of controlling the illuminating of the representational image and presenting of information from the representational image to an operator, using a processing arrangement, and processing the object using the information obtained from the representational image. | 01-22-2009 |
20100142797 | Method and Apparatus for Utilizing Representational Images in Commercial and Other Activities - In a method and apparatus for an object using a representational image, positioning the object at a predetermined position relative to the representational image, illuminating the representational image, presenting information from the representational image to an operator, at least one of controlling the illuminating of the representational image and presenting of information from the representational image to an operator, using a processing arrangement, and processing the object using the information obtained from the representational image. | 06-10-2010 |
20110261360 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBJECT VIEWING, OBSERVATION, INSPECTION, IDENTIFICATION, AND VERIFICATION - In an object verifier having a housing and an object holder, an object may be placed in the object holder for observation by an operator. The object is illuminated using a collimated beam of white light that is generated by a light generator. The collimated beam of white light is passed through a beam splitter with the two portions of the collimated beam of white light presented to the object at a 90 degree angle one from the other. The interior of the housing includes a reflective surface for maximal illumination of the object. The observer may view the illuminated object through a viewing window and/or through a magnification window. The magnification window provides for the viewing of the object in greater detail. | 10-27-2011 |
20130223046 | Method and Apparatus for Object Viewing, Observation, Inspection, Identification and Verification - In an object verifier having a housing and an object holder, an object may be placed in the object holder for observation by an operator. The object is illuminated using a collimated beam of white light that is generated by a light generator. The collimated beam of white light is passed through a beam splitter with the two portions of the collimated beam of white light presented to the object at a 90 degree angle one from the other. The interior of the housing includes a reflective surface for maximal illumination of the object. The observer may view the illuminated object through a viewing window and/or through a magnification window. The magnification window provides for the viewing of the object in greater detail. | 08-29-2013 |
20140119667 | Method and Apparatus for Utilizing Representational Images in Analytical Activities - In a method and apparatus for performing an analysis and other activities using one or more two- or three-dimensional representational images, presenting a two- or three-dimensional representational image containing analytical information to assist in the analytical process. One or more two- or three-dimensional representational images are created, e.g., using standard photography, holography or computer imaging, and are placed in a positioner for use by the analyst. The representational images are illuminated using a light source and the analyst utilizes the information released from the representational image to perform an analysis. | 05-01-2014 |
Kent Bock, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI US
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20140287600 | AUXILIARY LAMP MOUNTING ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES - An auxiliary lighting adapter housing for mounting one or more auxiliary lamps adjacent to a primary lamp mounted onto a lamp aperture provided within a portion of a vehicle. The adapter housing includes an adapter aperture, sized and positioned to align and communicate with the lamp aperture. One or more auxiliary mounts of the adapter housing are adapted to receive and accommodate auxiliary lamps. The housing includes multiple passages, and each passage connects a specific auxiliary mount to the adapter aperture. | 09-25-2014 |
Lawrence Bock, Encinitas, CA US
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20100155696 | Large-Area Nanoenabled Macroelectronic Substrates and Uses Therefor - A method and apparatus for an electronic substrate having a plurality of semiconductor devices is described. A thin film of nanowires is formed on a substrate. The thin film of nanowires is formed to have a sufficient density of nanowires to achieve an operational current level. A plurality of semiconductor regions are defined in the thin film of nanowires. Contacts are formed at the semiconductor device regions to thereby provide electrical connectivity to the plurality of semiconductor devices. Furthermore, various materials for fabricating nanowires, thin films including p-doped nanowires and n-doped nanowires, nanowire heterostructures, light emitting nanowire heterostructures, flow masks for positioning nanowires on substrates, nanowire spraying techniques for depositing nanowires, techniques for reducing or eliminating phonon scattering of electrons in nanowires, and techniques for reducing surface states in nanowires are described. | 06-24-2010 |
Lawrence A. Bock, Encinitas, CA US
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20110201984 | Medical Device Applications of Nanostructured Surfaces - This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates for use in various medical devices, as well as methods and uses for such substrates and medical devices. In one particular embodiment, methods for enhancing cellular functions on a surface of a medical device implant are disclosed which generally comprise providing a medical device implant comprising a plurality of nanofibers (e.g., nanowires) thereon and exposing the medical device implant to cells such as osteoblasts. | 08-18-2011 |
Malcolm Bock, Medfield, MA US
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20090146092 | FLUID CONDUIT CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A fluid conduit connector apparatus that the approximates pneumatic characteristics of a removed pneumatic system component when a fluid conduit is removed from a pneumatic system. The fluid conduit connector apparatus includes a port portion having a valve disposed therein. The valve closes to provide a reduced fluid orifice when a fluid conduit is removed from the port. The reduced fluid orifice is configured to provide pneumatic characteristics of the device being disconnected to facilitate uninterrupted operation of a timed pressure source having pneumatic sensing capability. | 06-11-2009 |
20100010405 | SELF-CONTAINED COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH PNEUMATIC BLADDER AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods for cyclically compressing the limb of a patient to improve blood flow in the limb. In one embodiment, a compression device includes a compressive section sized and shaped for extending around a portion of the limb for applying compressive pressure and a housing operatively connected to the compressive section. The housing includes first and second housing members movable relative to each other between contracted and expanded positions. A non-pneumatic mechanical actuator is provided in the housing for cyclically moving the first and second housing members from their contracted position to their expanded position to apply compressive pressure to the limb portion. At least one pneumatic bladder is positioned for distributing the compressive pressure over a surface of the limb portion. | 01-14-2010 |
20100010406 | SELF-CONTAINED COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH CAM-MOVABLE HOUSING MEMBERS AND METHOD - A self-contained compression device and related method for cyclically compressing the limb of a patient to improve blood flow in the limb are disclosed. In one embodiment, the compression device includes a compressive section sized and shaped for extending around a portion of the limb for applying compressive pressure and a housing operatively connected to the compressive section. The housing includes first and second housing members movable relative to each other between contracted and expanded positions. A non-pneumatic mechanical actuator is provided in the housing for cyclically moving the first and second housing members from their contracted position to their expanded position. In one embodiment, the actuator comprises a prime mover and at least one cam movable by the prime mover for effecting relative movement between the first and second housing members. | 01-14-2010 |
20100276619 | FLUID CONDUIT CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A fluid conduit connector apparatus that approximates pneumatic characteristics of a removed pneumatic system component when a fluid conduit is removed from a pneumatic system. The fluid conduit connector apparatus includes a port portion having a valve disposed therein. The valve closes to provide a reduced fluid orifice when a fluid conduit is removed from the port. The reduced fluid orifice is configured to provide pneumatic characteristics of the device being disconnected. | 11-04-2010 |
20120316537 | SAFETY CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A connector apparatus includes first and second mating connectors that can be joined to make a fluid connection. The connectors are constructed to discriminate improper connectors so that no fluid tight connection can be formed with improper connectors. The connector apparatus can be used with a system for compression therapy to prevent deep vein thrombosis. | 12-13-2012 |
Malcolm C. Bock, Medfield, MA US
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20110306909 | Compression Device with Improved Moisture Evaporation - A circumferential compression sleeve has bladder openings extending through a bladder, making the sleeve generally breathable and comfortable for the wearer. The device has a static evaporation rate through the device of at least about 20 mg/minute. The device has a convective evaporation resistance of less than about 80 m | 12-15-2011 |
Malcom G. Bock, Medfield, MA US
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20130023781 | IMPEDANCE MEASURING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EMERGENCY CARDIOVASCULAR CARE - Disclosed is a device, method and computer readable media for determining the adequacy of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The device comprises an electrical source generator, an electrical signal sensor receiving a signal from the electrical source generator and a microprocessor. The microprocessor determines changes in impedance of the patient based on the signal received from the electrical signal sensor. Software executing on the microprocessor determines at least one of intrathoracic volume, change in intrathoracic volume, rate of compression, depth of compression, respiratory volume, and respiratory rate based on the change of impedance of the patient and outputs a signal indicating the adequacy of ventilation and compressions. | 01-24-2013 |
20140073895 | Electrode Padset - An electrode padset and a method of using the electrode padset are disclosed herein. The electrode padset is a single unit, consisting of multiple patient-contacting conductive pads arranged on a single piece of material. The padset is comprised of a plurality of conductive pads, at least one conductive pad adapted to emit an electrical signal and at least one other conductive pad adapted to receive an electrical signal, and an electrically conductive material coupling the conductive pads. | 03-13-2014 |
Mark G. Bock, Boston, MA US
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20110171159 | Glycoside Derivatives and Uses Thereof - This invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): | 07-14-2011 |
20110190334 | Heterocyclic Sulfonamide Derivatives - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I | 08-04-2011 |
20120178680 | GLYCOSIDE DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): | 07-12-2012 |
20130017993 | GLYCOSIDE DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): | 01-17-2013 |
20140274921 | GLYCOSIDE DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): | 09-18-2014 |
Mark G. Bock, Cambridge, MA US
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20100331326 | Inhibitors of CYP 17 - The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, | 12-30-2010 |
Mark G. Bock, Hatfield, PA US
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20080318976 | Alpha-Hydroxy Amides as Bradykinin Antagonists or Inverse Agonists - α-Hydroxy amide derivatives of the general formula (I) are bradykinin B1 antagonists or inverse agonists useful in the treatment or prevention of symptoms such as pain and inflammation associated with the bradykinin B1 pathway. R | 12-25-2008 |
Mark Gary Bock, Cambridge, MA US
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20130203975 | GLYCOSIDE DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a compound of formula I; | 08-08-2013 |
Mark Gary Bock, Hatfield, PA US
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20150051209 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AS INHIBITORS OF MEK - The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 02-19-2015 |
Mark Gary Bock, Boston, MA US
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20120196813 | GLYCOSIDE DERIVATIVE AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): | 08-02-2012 |
20120245209 | HETEROCYCLIC SULFONAMIDE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds have been demonstrated as inhibitors of MEK and therefore may be useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases (e.g., cancer and inflammation). | 09-27-2012 |
20140045872 | 17a-HYDROXYLASE/C17,20-LYASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R | 02-13-2014 |
20140051676 | Triazine-oxadiazoles - The invention relates to new derivatives of formula (I), | 02-20-2014 |
20140163036 | Carbamate/urea derivatives - The invention relates to compound of the formula I | 06-12-2014 |
20140329858 | Cyclic Urea Derivatives As Androgen Receptor Antagonists - The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) wherein R | 11-06-2014 |
20140329876 | PYRAZOLINE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS SELECTIVE ANDROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) in free form or in pharmaceutically acceptable salt form (I), in which the substituents are as defined in the specification; to compounds of formula (I) for use as androgen receptor modulators. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition. | 11-06-2014 |
20150025057 | Triazine-oxadiazoles - The invention relates to new derivatives of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; to processes for the preparation of such derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives; such derivatives as a medicament; such derivatives for the treatment of chronic pain. | 01-22-2015 |
Martin Bock, Roanoke, VA US
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20130250233 | MOISTURE-RESISTANT EYE WEAR - Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable. | 09-26-2013 |
Megan Elena Bock, San Jose, CA US
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20090113248 | COLLABORATIVE TROUBLESHOOTING COMPUTER SYSTEMS USING FAULT TREE ANALYSIS - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for troubleshooting of computer systems using a fault tree analysis. In one embodiment, data parameters describing a status of a system may be monitored to determine the existence of a fault. In the event of a fault, fault tree analysis metadata may be evaluated to attempt to determine a root cause of the fault. If a root cause can be automatically determined, it may be presented to a user in a troubleshooting console, or may be used to trigger an automated corrective action. Alternatively, if a root cause cannot be automatically determined, the user may be presented with additional fault tree analysis metadata and any relevant data parameters in the troubleshooting console, so that the user may determine the root cause of the fault event. | 04-30-2009 |
Michael Bock, Tomball, TX US
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20100135731 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING UNDERGROUND PRESSURE - The present invention relates to in-place soil stabilization. Specifically, the present invention relates a method and device for measuring the increase in subsurface earth pressure during the injection of a stabilizing agent into the soil. The rise in sensor pressure indicates an increase in soil strength and bearing capacity. Therefore, real-time monitoring of these pressures may serve as a guide during the injection process. | 06-03-2010 |
20140161540 | MEASURING UNDERGROUND PRESSURE - The present invention relates to in-place soil stabilization. Specifically, the present invention relates a method and device for measuring the increase in subsurface earth pressure during the injection of a stabilizing agent into the soil. The rise in sensor pressure indicates an increase in soil strength and bearing capacity. Therefore, real-time monitoring of these pressures may serve as a guide during the injection process. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael E. Bock, Houston, TX US
Mike Bock, Cypress, TX US
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20130022783 | Method and System for Reinforced Pipe Insulation - A reinforced insulation material having one or more sheets of insulation material having a plurality of voids in each sheet, wherein the sheets are operably connected to each other in a layered configuration, the voids mate to each other to create cylindrical or rectilinear pathways for insertion of adhesive or synthetic material to adhere the sheets into a layered or sandwiched configuration. The voids may be a variety of shapes including circles, squares, rectangles or other suitable shapes that upon formation of the layered sheets line up to permit insertion of material or dowels to create a reinforced assembly. The layers may be formed into a variety of shapes including a semicircular shape to go around a pipe, or a block of material. The finished assembly withstands compressive forces and provides insulation when in place around pipes or under tanks. | 01-24-2013 |
Mike Bock, Montgomery, TX US
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20140196912 | SURGE IMMUNE LINER SETTING TOOL - A setting tool for hanging a tubular string includes: a tubular mandrel having an actuation port formed through a wall thereof; a debris barrier for engaging an upper end of the tubular string; and a piston having an upper face in fluid communication with the actuation port. The setting tool further includes: an actuator sleeve extending along the mandrel and connected to the piston; a latch releasably connecting the debris barrier to the actuator sleeve and for releasably connecting the debris barrier to the tubular string; a packoff connected to the mandrel below the piston and operable to seal against an inner surface of the tubular string, thereby forming a buffer chamber between the debris barrier and the packoff; and a passage. The passage: is in fluid communication with a lower face of the piston, is formed in a wall of and along the mandrel, and bypasses the packoff. | 07-17-2014 |
Nikolai Bock, San Jose, CA US
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20130308028 | OFFSET INJECTION IN AN ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - An electronic device may have one or more analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). The ADCs may be used in digitizing signals from an image sensor. In order to ensure that input signals received by an ADC are not clipped, the input signals may be positively or negatively offset by a desired amount. Offsetting the input signals may ensure that the offset input signals wall within the acceptable input range of the ADCs. Offset injection may be accomplished using capacitors that are also used for analog-to-digital conversion. As an example, the ADC may be a successive approximation-type ADC that uses capacitors in a binary search for the digital value most accurately representing an input analog value. The capacitors of the ADC may be used for the successive approximation process and for offset injection. The offset injection may be digitally canceled out following digitization of the input analog signal. | 11-21-2013 |
20150054999 | IMAGE SENSORS FOR GENERATING FLOATING POINT NUMBERS - An image sensor may include an array of image sensor pixels arranged in rows and columns. Each image pixel arranged along a given column may be coupled to analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuitry that is capable of converting analog pixel signals into a digital floating point equivalent representation. The ADC circuitry may be configured to perform exponent conversion during a first time period at a nominal reference voltage level and to perform mantissa conversion a subsequent time period at an adjustable reference voltage level that can be less than the nominal reference voltage level. Readout circuitry implemented in this way can perform conversion in a shorter period of time using a reduced resolution ADC to serve effectively as a higher resolution ADC. | 02-26-2015 |
20150055000 | FLOATING POINT IMAGE SENSORS WITH DIFFERENT INTEGRATION TIMES - An image sensor may include an array of image sensor pixels arranged in rows and columns. Each image pixel arranged along a given column may be coupled to analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuitry that is capable of converting analog pixel signals into a floating point number. The ADC circuitry may be configured to obtain an illumination value during an auto exposure period. The illumination value, which serves as an exponent value, can be stored as tile data in respective shutter tile column memory circuits. A rolling shutter scheme may be implemented to read signals out from the array. Each tile may be allowed to integrate for a different period of time depending on the exponent value stored in the shutter tile column memory circuits. During readout, the signal generated from the ADC circuitry may represent a mantissa value that is combined with the exponent value to yield a floating point number. | 02-26-2015 |
20150055001 | FLOATING POINT IMAGE SENSORS WITH TILE-BASED MEMORY - An image sensor may include an array of image sensor pixels arranged in rows and columns. Each image pixel arranged along a given column may be coupled to analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuitry that is capable of converting analog pixel signals into a digital floating point equivalent representation. The ADC circuitry may be configured to obtain an illumination value during an auto exposure period. The illumination value, which serves as an exponent value, can be stored as tile data in a tile column memory circuit. During actual readout, the ADC circuitry may be configured to perform mantissa conversion. During mantissa conversion, the ADC circuitry may use a reference voltage value that is adjusted based on the tile data. A mantissa value that is obtained during the mantissa conversion may then be combined with the exponent value for that tile to yield a final floating number point for that image pixel. | 02-26-2015 |
Nikolai E. Bock, Pasadena, CA US
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20090180017 | IMAGE SENSORS WITH PIXEL RESET - Techniques for use with image sensors include transferring a signal level from an active sensor pixel to a readout circuit, performing a flushed reset of the pixel, and isolating the pixel from the readout circuit during resetting of the pixel. | 07-16-2009 |
20100073524 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR CORRECTION OF DARK CURRENT ERROR IN SEMICONDUCTOR IMAGING DEVICES - Detection cells configured to output signals for dark current error correction. Various embodiments of detection cells accumulate dark charge supplied by dark current sources, and output dark charge signals indicating the amount of accumulated dark charge. The dark charge signals may be used to approximate the amount of dark charge read out by pixel cells of an imaging array and/or to offset portions of pixel cell signals attributable to dark charge accumulation. | 03-25-2010 |
20110216233 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM PROVIDING AN IMAGER WITH PIXELS HAVING EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE - The dynamic range of a pixel is increased by using selective photosensor resets during a frame time of image capture at a timing depending on the light intensity that the pixel will be exposed to during the frame time. Pixels that will be exposed to high light intensity are reset later in the frame than pixels that will be exposed to lower light intensity. | 09-08-2011 |
20140333809 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM PROVIDING AN IMAGER WITH PIXELS HAVING EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE - The dynamic range of a pixel is increased by using selective photosensor resets during a frame time of image capture at a timing depending on the light intensity that the pixel will be exposed to during the frame time. Pixels that will be exposed to high light intensity are reset later in the frame than pixels that will be exposed to lower light intensity. | 11-13-2014 |
Olivier Bock, Hood River, OR US
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20090039125 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING BICYCLE ACCESSORIES - A device for removably mounting bicycle accessories is provided that includes a latching member, a retention plate member, and a mounting bracket. The latching member has a pull handle, a deflectable spring structure, and a latching tab. The spring structure has one end attached to the pull handle and the other end attached to a latching tab. The plate member is configured for attaching the latching member to an accessory. The mounting bracket has an insertion end, a latching end, and channels for slidably receiving the retention plate member and is configured for being attached to a bicycle. The mounting bracket latching end is configured for being engaged by the latching tab of the latching member. Further, the pull handle is configured for causing deflection of the spring structure and inward retraction of the latching tabs. | 02-12-2009 |
Peter Donald Bock, Commerce Township, MI US
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20090032116 | Ball Check Valve Assembly for Hydraulic Control Circuit - A fluid distribution control element for use in a ball check valve assembly having a valve housing defining a valve chamber and a first inlet opening spaced from a second inlet opening. The control element is arranged inside the valve housing to transition along a substantially linear path of displacement. The control element includes first and second obstruction elements each being configured to respectively fluidly seal the first and second inlet openings. The control element also includes a web portion, having a web length, which secures the first obstruction element to the second obstruction element. The web length is configured to restrict one of the first and second obstruction elements from sealing a respective inlet opening when the other obstruction element is sealing the other respective inlet opening. The web length is further configured to minimize the seat-to-seat distance the control element must travel along the linear path of displacement. | 02-05-2009 |
20110077124 | TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AN ACCUMULATOR - A hydraulic control system for actuating at least one torque transmitting device in a transmission includes a sump, a pump in communication with the sump, and an accumulator. A first control device and a second control device control the communication of hydraulic fluid between the pump, the accumulator, and the torque transmitting device. | 03-31-2011 |
20110118081 | TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A MAIN LINE FEED ACCUMULATOR - A hydraulic control system for controlling a transmission includes an accumulator, a plurality of control devices, and a plurality of valves. The accumulator provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to a pressure control subsystem during an engine restart. The plurality of control devices includes solenoids and one way ball check valves. The plurality of valves include compensator feed valves, relay valves, and mode valves. | 05-19-2011 |
20130092349 | TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION - An active/passive system for managing the temperature of fluid within an automatic transmission includes two heat exchangers, an active solenoid valve and a passive wax motor valve. A first heat exchanger provides transmission fluid heating and receives a flow of engine coolant. A second heat exchanger provides transmission fluid cooling and is exposed to ambient air. The solenoid valve which is preferably driven by a signal from a transmission control module (TCM) and the wax motor valve cooperate to provide three states of operation: transmission fluid heating, that is, heat added, cooling, that is, heat removed and pass-through or bypass (without heating or cooling). | 04-18-2013 |
20130139495 | TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AN ACCUMULATOR - A hydraulic control system for actuating at least one torque transmitting device in a transmission includes a sump, a pump in communication with the sump, and an accumulator. A first control device and a second control device control the communication of hydraulic fluid between the pump, the accumulator, and the torque transmitting device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139496 | TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AN ACCUMULATOR - A hydraulic control system for actuating at least one torque transmitting device in a transmission includes a sump, a pump in communication with the sump, and an accumulator. A first control device and a second control device control the communication of hydraulic fluid between the pump, the accumulator, and the torque transmitting device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139497 | TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AN ACCUMULATOR - A hydraulic control system for actuating at least one torque transmitting device in a transmission includes a sump, a pump in communication with the sump, and an accumulator. A first control device and a second control device control the communication of hydraulic fluid between the pump, the accumulator, and the torque transmitting device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130319156 | DISCRETE MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTION - A hydraulic control system for a transmission is provided. The hydraulic control system includes a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid that communicates with a discrete electronic transmission range selection (ETRS) subsystem. The hydraulic control system includes first and second mode valves located downstream of a hydraulic fluid pressure source. The mode valves are supplied with fluid via one or more solenoid valves or other valves. The mode valves have a plurality of ports configured to transfer pressurized hydraulic fluid. The first mode valve transfers pressurized hydraulic fluid from the source to the second mode valve. The second mode valve transfers pressurized hydraulic fluid from the first mode valve to one of drive or reverse. An electro-hydraulic circuit for pulling the transmission out of park and putting the transmission into park is also provided. A park sensor assembly including a Hall Effect sensor switch is also provided. | 12-05-2013 |
Randall Bock, Phillipsburg, PA US
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20140273781 | CAPTIVE BOLT TOOL SYSTEM FOR USE IN HUMANE DISPATCH OF LIVESTOCK - A captive bolt tool system includes a tool housing with a working end and a moveable bolt having an end effector. Interchangeable subject adapters may be connected to the tool housing to alter the characteristics of the tool system. A two-stage end effector allows non-penetrating dispatch of livestock. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard W. Bock, Asheville, NC US
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20090202467 | SCLEROTHERAPY FOR VARICOSE VEINS - This invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating varicose veins, including telangiectasias and reticular veins, and related symptoms and diseases. Embodiments comprise injection into a varicose vein of an amphiphilic block copolymer which has properties of conversion from liquid to gel state, surfactant properties, or combinations thereof. Other embodiments consist of the combination of an amphiphilic block copolymer with a co-solvent, also allowing the injected combination to form a gel within the vein. In other embodiments, an amphiphilic block copolymer is combined with a co-solvent, a sclerosant, a vasoconstrictor, water, or combinations thereof. Other embodiments of the invention include a combination of a sclerosant such as sodium tetradecyl sulfate or polidocanol with a vasoconstrictor, preferably a long-acting vasoconstrictor such as oxymetazoline. Other embodiments are directed to compositions and methods of treating venous and arteriovenous malformations and cancer. | 08-13-2009 |
Robert Bock, Prospect Heights, IL US
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20080262900 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE SALES ESTIMATES - Methods and apparatus to facilitate sales estimates are disclosed. An example method includes compiling, in a market intelligence database, point of sale (POS) data collected at stores using a first data collection system, compiling, in a market intelligence database, consumer purchase data collected from panelists using a second data collection system, compiling, in a market intelligence database, geographically informed demographic data collected with a third data collection system, and compiling, in a market intelligence database, store characteristic data collected with a fourth data system in a market. The example method also includes organizing at least a subset of the POS data, the consumer purchase data, the geographically informed demographic data, or the store characteristic data into a first multi-dimensional volume of cells. Additionally, each cell corresponds to at least one store associated with at least one channel and the cells are arranged in the first volume based on their relative similarities with respect to a first characteristic of interest. | 10-23-2008 |
Robert Richard Bock, Yonkers, NY US
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20080275820 | Apparatus and method for providing account security - An account security apparatus, including a memory device for storing a limitation or restriction on a use of at least one of a cable television account, an electrical utility account, a gas utility account, a fuel oil utility account, an insurance account, a subscription accounts for a good, product, or service, a health care insurance account, a pharmacy account, a social security account, and a credit report account, transmitted to a receiver from a communication device associated with an individual account holder, and a processing device for processing an authorization request for a transaction or a use of the account. The processing device utilizes the limitation or restriction automatically stored in the memory device in processing the authorization request and generates a signal containing information for authorizing or disallowing the transaction or the use of the account. | 11-06-2008 |
20140128103 | Apparatus and method for providing information regarding the presence or location of members of a social network - A computer-implemented method, including processing information regarding a pinging request regarding a first user, storing information regarding a first location or position of a first cellular telephone in a vicinity of the first user, storing information regarding a second location or position of a second cellular telephone in a vicinity of a second user who is a friend, follower, member, or subscriber, of the first user, determining whether the second location or position is within a pre-determined or pre-set distance, range, or radius, of the first location or position, generating a notification message containing information regarding or identifying the second user and a cellular telephone number of the second cellular telephone or an e-mail address of the second user, and transmitting the notification message to the first cellular telephone. | 05-08-2014 |
Robert T. Bock, Brewster, NY US
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20080269648 | Method for increasing saliva and tear production with ultrasound - A non-invasive apparatus and method for increasing saliva and tear production from the salivary and lacrimal glands with the application of high frequency low intensity ultrasound. An ultrasound transducer coated with connecting gel placed in contact with the facial tissues transmitting 1.5 MHz frequency ultrasound pressure waves into the tissues and into the glands. The time-averaged intensity of the ultrasound pressure waves is typically limited to approximately 30 milliwatts per square centimeter to avoid tissue heating. | 10-30-2008 |
20090211041 | Extended reach ultrasonic toothbrush - An ultrasonic toothbrush for daily oral hygiene application is disclosed, having an ultrasound transducer in direct contact with the fluids in the oral cavity, without ultrasound energy attenuation between the transducer and the fluids in the oral cavity. Maximum level of ultrasound energy coupled to the fluids within the oral cavity and to the teeth and gums and periodontal pockets, achieving maximum loosening of soft plaque. Toothbrush configurations of ultrasonically enhanced manually operated toothbrushes and motorized toothbrushes having lateral direction sonic frequency vibrating brush heads emitting ultrasonic energy are disclosed. To generate the sonic frequency lateral vibration of the brush head, a motion transducer is utilized. Removable and user replaceable brush heads are described. In the various configurations low voltage DC energy supplied by a battery is converted to ultrasonic frequency DC current to activate the ultrasonic transducer. All configurations are utilizing bristle tufts to effectively dislodge plaque loosened by the ultrasonic waves from the surfaces of teeth and gums. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211042 | Extended reach ultrasonic toothbrush with improvements - An ultrasonic toothbrush for daily oral hygiene application is disclosed, having an ultrasound transducer in direct contact with the fluids in the oral cavity, without ultrasound energy attenuation between the transducer and the fluids in the oral cavity. Maximum level of ultrasound energy coupled to the fluids within the oral cavity and to the teeth and gums and periodontal pockets, achieving maximum loosening of soft plaque. Toothbrush configurations of ultrasonically enhanced manually operated toothbrushes and motorized toothbrushes having lateral direction sonic frequency vibrating brush heads emitting ultrasonic energy are disclosed. To generate the sonic frequency lateral vibration of the brush head, a motion transducer is utilized. Removable and user replaceable brush heads are described. In the various configurations low voltage DC energy supplied by a battery is converted to ultrasonic frequency DC current to activate the ultrasonic transducer. All configurations are utilizing bristle tufts to effectively dislodge plaque loosened by the ultrasonic waves from the surfaces of teeth and gums. | 08-27-2009 |
20110065063 | Dental prophylaxis handpiece - An improved low cost dental hygiene handpiece with high reliability coupling mechanism for disposable prophy angles and doriot type dental tool heads. The disposable prophy angles and dental tool heads are designed with non circular input shaft endings, engaging a matching non circular power output driver of the handpiece. The invention prevents the application of any axial force on the drive train and the driving motor both during the installation of the prophy angle and during the operation of the device, thereby eliminating the need for any axial trust bearings in the handpiece. | 03-17-2011 |
Ryan Bock, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20140265064 | ALUMINA-ZIRCONIA CERAMIC IMPLANTS AND RELATED MATERIALS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS - Embodiments of apparatus, systems, and methods relating to biomedical implants and other devices made up of unique and improved alumina-zirconia ceramic materials. In an example of a method according to an implementation of the invention, a slurry is prepared, compressed, and fired to obtain a fired ceramic piece comprising at least aluminum oxide, zirconium dioxide, yttrium oxide, cerium oxide, strontium oxide, magnesium oxide, titanium dioxide, and calcium oxide. Some embodiments and implementations may comprise selected concentrations of one or more such compounds to yield certain preferred results. | 09-18-2014 |
Ryan M. Bock, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130302512 | METHODS FOR ALTERING THE SURFACE CHEMISTRY OF BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED APPARATUS - Methods for improving the antibacterial characteristics of a biomedical implant. In some implementations, the method may comprise providing a biomedical implant material block. The biomedical implant material block may comprise a silicon nitride ceramic material. The surface chemistry of the biomedical implant material block may be altered to improve the antibacterial characteristics of the biomedical implant material block. In some implementations, the surface chemistry may be altered by firing the biomedical implant material block in a nitrogen-rich environment or otherwise increasing the nitrogen content in the transitional oxide layer of at least a portion of the biomedical implant material block. The surface of the biomedical implant material block may also, or alternatively, be roughened to improve antibacterial characteristics of the implant. | 11-14-2013 |
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Steven Michael Bock, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20080228872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING TRANSACTIONS IN A MULTISYSTEM DATABASE ENVIRONMENT - A system for satisfying a request from a client for a send-then-commit transaction includes a front-end information management system (IMS) server. Shared message queues (SMQ) communicate with the front-end IMS server and plural back-end IMS. The front-end IMS server receives the request from the client and transmits the request to the SMQ. A back-end IMS server accesses the SMQ and generates a transaction output in response to the request. The back-end IMS server transmits the result to the front-end IMS server and the front-end IMS server interfaces with the client to communicate the response thereto. The back-end IMS server and front-end IMS server operate in separate system images, but work together in a resource recovery services (RRS) environment to commit or backout the transaction output. | 09-18-2008 |
Susan C. Bock, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130315929 | VACCINE ANTIGENS THAT DIRECT IMMUNITY TO CONSERVED EPITOPES - A method of identification and elimination of immunodominant epitopes to elicit a response to secondary epitopes, especially conserved structures, is described, and applied to influenza haemagglutinin (HA). Identification of the primary epitopes in (HA), and replacement of amino acids having high LODrps with corresponding low LODrps amino acids produces an HA molecule which induces antibody responses to conserved HA residues. Modified HA molecules induce a broadly neutralizing vaccine. | 11-28-2013 |
Thomas Bock, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20130306926 | BARRIER AND BARRIER POST THEREFOR - A barrier including a series of barrier posts arranged relative to one another to control the movement of people, animals and motor vehicles. The barrier herein disclosed has particular application for use at a golf course. A first end of a containment belt is attached to a spring that is located within a spring housing carried by a first barrier post. The opposite end of the containment belt has a tab to be releasably attached to a hook which projects from an adjacent barrier post so that the containment belt extends between the first and adjacent barrier posts. In one embodiment, the spring housing is located inside the first barrier post. In another embodiment, the spring housing is detachably connected to the barrier post. | 11-21-2013 |
Timothy J. Bock, Bismarck, ND US
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20080217091 | SPEED CONTROL FOR SMALL LOADER - A speed limit assembly for a vehicle includes a cam member having varying thickness, a frictional member, and a handle. The frictional member maintains sufficient frictional forces to resist movement of the cam member during ordinary operation of the vehicle. The handle may be manipulated by an operator of the vehicle to overcome the friction created by the frictional member and move the cam member into a desired position. A portion of a speed control handle on the vehicle abuts against the cam member to define an end of the range of motion of the speed control handle. A desired permitted range of motion may be set by moving the a portion of the cam member having a corresponding thickness into the path of the portion of the speed control handle. | 09-11-2008 |
20090081017 | ADJUSTABLE HAND CONTROLS FOR SMALL LOADER - A control system for a walk behind loader which includes a control plate that is mounted to a shaft about an upright axis, wherein pivoting the control plate about the upright axis provides a steering input to the loader. A control handle is pivotally mounted about a generally horizontal axis and movable to provide for a direction and speed control input coupling through a control link. The control handle is mounted onto a handle mounting section section, that in turn is pivotally mounted to a support about an axis that is substantially coincident with the an axis coupling the handle to the control link, so that the control handle can be moved as the handle mounting section pivots between a raised and lowered position without causing a change in the position of controls controlled by the handle. The loader is capable of being operated by an operator walking on the ground when the control handle is in the lowered position, and by an operator standing on a platform attached to the loader, when the control handle is in the raised position. | 03-26-2009 |
Timothy John Bock, Bismarck, ND US
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20090078488 | AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SMALL LOADER - A vehicle having an auxiliary power system for supplying power to an implement is disclosed. The power system includes a power enablement device having an enablement component that allows or prevents supplying power to the implement, and an auxiliary actuator operably coupled to the power enablement device. The auxiliary actuator can be manipulated between a first, de-actuated position and a second, actuated position. An operator actuable continuous actuation device is moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, providing an actuation signal indicative of its position. A continuous enablement actuator is capable of engaging the enablement component when the enablement component is in the actuated position to discourage the enablement component from moving to the de-actuated position. The continuous enablement actuator engages the enablement component when the actuation signal indicates one of the engaged and disengaged positions and is disengaged from the enablement component when the actuation signal indicates the other position. | 03-26-2009 |
William Bock, Oro Valley, AZ US
William Bock, Mt. Prospect, IL US
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20120078661 | Health Care Facility Management and Information System - A method, system, computer program product and apparatus related to managing and disseminating information in a health care facility is disclosed. The system may comprise a plurality of input devices, a processor connected to the input devices and a plurality of electronic output devices connected to the processor. The output devices may include a master patient information display, an electronic patient room information display, a master precaution display, a patient hourly rounding display and an individual room precaution display. The method may comprise receiving from at least one input device data associated with a plurality of patients, and displaying for each patient the information, based on the data received, that is associated with each patient, and then updating on each output device the information when it changes. | 03-29-2012 |
William Jerome Bock, Tucson, AZ US
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20140094450 | BENZOIMIDAZOLE-CARBOXYLIC ACID AMIDE DERIVATIVES AS APJ RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention relates to benzoimidazole-carboxylic acid amide compounds of the formula I, | 04-03-2014 |