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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 |
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, 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 |
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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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, 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 |