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Annette Brenner, Honeoye Falls, NY US
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| 20120088181 | Chemical Durability Using Synergystic Mitigation Strategies - A fuel cell includes an ion conducting membrane having a first side and a second side. Characteristically, the ion conducting membrane has a sufficient amount of a stabilization agent and platinum to inhibit the loss of fluoride from the ion conducting membrane when compared to an ion conducting membrane having the same construction except for the presence of cerium ions. | 04-12-2012 |
Ayal Brenner, New York, NY US
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| 20110238530 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ANONYMOUS TRANSACTIONS IN NON-FUNGIBLE GOODS - A method for anonymous computerized commerce in non-fungible goods, the method including entering into a database particulars of non-fungible goods held by at least one of potential buyers and sellers, without providing to the database identifiers of the at least one of potential buyers and sellers, employing the database to match potential buyers with potential sellers of non-fungible goods based on similarities between non-fungible goods at least potentially available for sale by potential sellers and non-fungible goods held by potential buyers and establishing contact with at least one of potential buyers and sellers. | 09-29-2011 |
Charles Brenner, Lyme, NH US
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| 20090202680 | Yeast strain and method for using the same to produce nicotinamide riboside - The present invention embraces a fungal strain deficient in nicotinamide riboside import and salvage and use thereof for producing nicotinamide riboside. Methods for producing nicotinamide riboside and a nicotinamide riboside-supplemented food product using the strain of the invention are also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
Charles M. Brenner, Lyme, NH US
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| 20080206221 | Nicotinamide Riboside Kinase Compositions and Methods for Using the Same - The present invention relates to isolated nicotinamide riboside kinase (Nrk) nucleic acid sequences, vectors and cultured cells containing the same, and Nrk polypeptides encoded thereby. Methods for identifying individuals or tumors susceptible to nicotinamide riboside-related prodrug treatment and methods for treating cancer by administering an Nrk nucleic acid sequence or polypeptide in combination with a nicotinamide riboside-related prodrug are also provided. The present invention further provides screening methods for isolating a nicotinamide riboside-related prodrug and identifying a natural source of nicotinamide riboside. | 08-28-2008 |
Chris Brenner, Evansville, IN US
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| 20110105667 | POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION - An inventive polyolefin material is provided that includes post-consumer recycled content. The material offers surprisingly superior melt flow characteristics and flame properties that improve handling and usefulness for formation of molded articles. The inventive material is optionally an alloy of polypropylene and high density polyethylene combined α-olefin copolymer and a filler. | 05-05-2011 |
Daniel J. Brenner, Madison, NJ US
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| 20100233057 | METHODS AND REACTOR DESIGNS FOR PRODUCING PHOSPHORUS PENTAFLUORIDE - Processes and systems for the production of phosphorus pentafluoride (PF | 09-16-2010 |
David J. Brenner, New York, NY US
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| 20080228404 | Systems and methods for high-speed image scanning - Systems and methods for high-speed image scanning are disclosed herein One aspect of the invention is directed to a method for high speed image scanning. The method for high speed image scanning includes adjusting an object using a positioning element; directing a portion of an image of the object toward a sensor by positioning a first mirror relative to the object, and by positioning a second mirror relative to the object and the first mirror; controlling the positioning element, the position of the first mirror and the position of the second mirror using a processor; and detecting the portion of the image of the object using the sensor positioned relative to the first mirror and the second mirror. In accord with this method, the first mirror directs the portion of the image of the object in a first direction and the second mirror directs the portion of the image of the object in a second direction. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090054222 | Systems and methods for robotic transport - Systems and methods for robotic transport are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, robotic systems for transporting biological samples include: a plurality of capillary vessels, in which each capillary vessel can contain a biological sample from a population; a receptacle that can contain the plurality of capillary vessels; a centrifuge; a first robotic device that can transport the receptacle between an input module and the centrifuge; a second robotic device that can transport the receptacle between the centrifuge and a sample harvest location; a cutting device that can cut each of the plurality of capillary vessels; a multi-well plate having a plurality of wells arranged in an array; and a third robotic device that can transfer at least one portion of each of the plurality of biological samples from each of the plurality of capillary vessels to a corresponding well in the array. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110176051 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOCUSING OPTICS - In an apparatus and system for focusing optics an objective lens is configured to collect light from a region of an object to be imaged, said region having a feature with a known geometric characteristic, wherein the geometric characteristic is known before the feature is imaged by the optical device. A focusing sensor is configured to observe a shape of the feature and a splitter is configured to split the collected light into a first portion and a second portion, and directing said first portion through a weak cylindrical lens to the focusing sensor. A processor is configured to analyze the observed shape and determine whether the observed shape of the feature has a predetermined relationship to the known geometric characteristic and a mechanism is configured to autofocus the optical device by moving at least one of the objective lens and the object to be imaged in response to the analysis and determination of the processor. In some embodiments, the feature can be a fluorescent bead. In some embodiments, the splitting step can be accomplished with a dichroic mirror. In other embodiments, the splitting step can be accomplished with a partial mirror. In some embodiments, the known geometric characteristic of the feature can be substantially spherical, the observed shape can be an oval, and the predetermined relationship can be an allowable aspect ratio of the oval. In some embodiments, the allowable aspect ratio can be approximately one. | 07-21-2011 |
Deborah W. Brenner, Warren, NJ US
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| 20110294610 | Method and Apparatus of Teaching Serving in Tennis - Disclosed is a method and a device for practicing a tennis serve, learning how to perform a tennis serve, and for teaching a student how to perform a tennis serve. The method includes placing an indicator band on the server's thumb joint, placing a positioning indicator on the throat of the server's racquet, standing at the baseline in a serving position, bringing the racquet to the tossing hand and physically touching the positioning band on the thumb with the indicator band on the racquet, dropping both hands together, one hand holding the ball and one hand holding the racquet, then extending the throwing hand skyward and releasing the ball with the palm of the hand up, and bringing the racquet around and striking the ball at the apogee of its arc. | 12-01-2011 |
Douglas M. Brenner, Colleyville, TX US
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| 20120004111 | DIRECT IDENTIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT OF RELATIVE POPULATIONS OF MICROORGANISMS WITH DIRECT DNA SEQUENCING AND PROBABILISTIC METHODS - The present invention relates to systems and methods capable of characterizing populations of organisms within a sample. The characterization may utilize probabilistic matching of short strings of sequencing information to identify genomes from a reference genomic database to which the short strings belong. The characterization may include identification of the microbial community of the sample to the species and/or sub-species and/or strain level with their relative concentrations or abundance. In addition, the system and methods may enable rapid identification of organisms including both pathogens and commensals in clinical samples, and the identification may be achieved by a comparison of many (e.g., hundreds to millions) metagenomic fragments, which have been captured from a sample and sequenced, to many (e.g., millions or billions) of archived sequence information of genomes (i.e., reference genomic databases). | 01-05-2012 |
James M. Brenner, Vancouver, WA US
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| 20110168052 | PRINTING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF INK FORMULATION - One method of ink formulation may include providing a shipping material in a reservoir of a printing mechanism, placing a concentrated ink in communication with the reservoir, and mixing the shipping material and the concentrated ink together to create a print-ready ink. | 07-14-2011 |
J. Chad Brenner, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20120035244 | PARP1 TARGETED THERAPY - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer therapy, including but not limited to, targeted inhibition of cancer markers. In particular, the present invention relates to PARP1 proteins and nucleic acids as clinical and research targets for cancer. | 02-09-2012 |
Karen Brenner, Westwood, MA US
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| 20120006275 | KindCat Tidy Box - A box for cat elimination use that simplifies clean-up, features only eco-friendly components, and is not expensive. The design includes 3 parts: box, trays and pad. The 12×18 wax coated cardboard box is sturdy and long lasting, and with proper use may not need replacing indefinitely. The waxed lift-out tray is a single design with handles on each short end, and is used on 2 levels inside the box: the lower lift-out tray (#1) is used to hold a reusable, washable, absorbent, compostable wool pad; the upper tray (#2) provides the animal's usage surface. The trays feature paw print-shaped die cuts, which allow excess fluid to flow from the top tray to the pad below. The trays are interchangeable; the bottom tray is used solely for the purpose of transporting the soiled pad from the box to the washing machine. The box should be used with paper-based litters, and may used with no litter if desired, once the animal learns to use the system. | 01-12-2012 |
Kevin Andrew Brenner, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20110127638 | COMPLEMENTARY DOPING METHODS AND DEVICES FABRICATED THEREFROM - Improved complementary doping methods are described herein. The complementary doping methods generally involve inducing a first and second chemical reaction in at least a first and second portion, respectively, of a dopant source, which has been disposed on a thin film of a semiconductor or semimetal material. The chemical reactions result in the introduction of an n-type dopant, a p-type dopant, or both from the dopant source to each of the first and second portions of the thin film of the semiconductor or semimetal. Ultimately, the methods produce at least one n-type and at least one p-type region in the thin film of the semiconductor or semimetal. | 06-02-2011 |
Larry B. Brenner, Austin, TX US
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| 20090217276 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOVING THREADS IN A SHARED PROCESSOR PARTITIONING ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides a computer implemented method and apparatus to assign software threads to a common virtual processor of a data processing system having multiple virtual processors. A data processing system detects cooperation between a first thread and a second thread with respect to a lock associated with a resource of the data processing system. Responsive to detecting cooperation, the data processing system assigns the first thread to the common virtual processor. The data processing system moves the second thread to the common virtual processor, whereby a sleep time associated with the lock experienced by the first thread and the second thread is reduced below a sleep time experienced prior to the detecting cooperation step. | 08-27-2009 |
Larry Bert Brenner, Austin, TX US
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| 20080235686 | Method and apparatus for improving thread posting efficiency in a multiprocessor data processing system - A computer implemented method, a data processing system, and computer usable program code for improving thread posting efficiency in a multiprocessor data processing system are provided. Aspects of the present invention first receive a set of threads from an application. The aspects of the present invention then group the set of threads with a plurality of processors based on a last execution of the set of threads on the plurality of processors to form a plurality of groups. The threads in each group in the plurality of groups are all last executed on a same processor. The aspects of the present invention then wake up the threads in the plurality of groups in any order. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080271029 | Thread Scheduling with Weak Preemption Policy - Thread scheduling with a weak preemption policy is provided. The scheduler receives requests from newly ready work. The scheduler adds a “preempt value” to the current work's priority so that it is somewhat increased for preemption purposes. The preempt value can be adjusted in order to make it more, or less, difficult for newly ready work to preempt the current work. A “less strict” preemption policy allows current work to complete rather than interrupting the current work and resume it at a later time, thus saving system overhead. Newly ready work that is queued with a better priority than the current work is queued in a favorable position to be executed after the current work is completed but before other work that has been queued with the same priority of the current work. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080294864 | MEMORY CLASS BASED HEAP PARTITIONING - The illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for managing a heap. The heap is partitioned into at least one sub heap based on a relationship to at least one memory class of a plurality of memory classes. A memory allocation request comprising a memory class is received from a requester. A unique heap handle based on the memory class and associated with a specific sub heap is generated. The unique heap handle is then returned to the requester. | 11-27-2008 |
Laurence D. Brenner, Boylston, MA US
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| 20100076383 | LOW PROFILE ADAPTOR FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL CATHETER - A low profile adaptor for use with a medical catheter. In one embodiment, the adaptor comprises a lower connector portion, an upper connector portion and a valve. The lower connector portion comprises a tubular portion and an annular portion, the annular portion radially surrounding the tubular portion along an intermediate length thereof. A helical thread is formed on the inside surface of the tubular portion. A circular lip projects upwardly a short distance from the top surface of the annular portion. The upper connector portion comprises a tubular section adapted for insertion into the tubular portion of the lower connector portion. An external helical thread is formed on the tubular section of the upper connector portion for mating engagement with the thread on the interior of the tubular portion of the lower connector portion. The upper connector portion also includes an annular base. The top of the base is shaped to include a cavity for receiving the valve, the cavity being in fluid communication with the tubular section. A double-walled circular lip is formed on the bottom of the base, the double-walled lip being sized and shaped to define a groove adapted to matingly receive the lip on the upper connector portion. In use, the lower connector portion is inserted into the end of a catheter, and the tubular section of the upper connector portion is screwed into the tubular portion of the lower connector, with the catheter being ensnared between the lips of the upper and lower connector portions. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100094212 | METHOD FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY IMPLANTING A MEDICAL CATHETER AND MEDICAL CATHETER IMPLANTING ASSEMBLY - A method for percutaneously implanting a medical catheter, such as a gastrostomy feeding tube, and a medical catheter implanting assembly. In one embodiment, the implanting assembly includes a gastrostomy feeding tube, an inner sheath and an outer sheath. The feeding tube has an internal bolster integrally formed at its distal end. The inner sheath includes a bore extending distally from its proximal end to a point prior to its distal end and a transverse window communicating with the bore. The outer sheath includes a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal bore. The outer sheath is inserted over the inner sheath, and the feeding tube is inserted into the inner sheath, with the internal bolster being folded and tucked into the window and retained therein by the outer sheath. Movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner sheath to expose the window allows the bolster to decompress. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20120010570 | METHOD FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY IMPLANTING A MEDICAL CATHETER AND MEDICAL CATHETER IMPLANTING ASSEMBLY - A method for percutaneously implanting a medical catheter, such as a gastrostomy feeding tube, and a medical catheter implanting assembly. In one embodiment, the implanting assembly includes a gastrostomy feeding tube, an inner sheath and an outer sheath. The feeding tube has an internal bolster integrally formed at its distal end. The inner sheath includes a bore extending distally from its proximal end to a point prior to its distal end and a transverse window communicating with the bore. The outer sheath includes a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal bore. The outer sheath is inserted over the inner sheath, and the feeding tube is inserted into the inner sheath, with the internal bolster being folded and tucked into the window and retained therein by the outer sheath. Movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner sheath to expose the window allows the bolster to decompress. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120095405 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY/JEJUNOSTOMY TUBE IN A PATIENT AND ACCESS NEEDLE FOR USE IN SAID METHOD - Method for implanting a percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube in a patient and access needle for use in the method. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of (a) providing an access needle wherein the distal end of the stylet extends distally for an appreciable distance beyond the distal end of the cannula; (b) inserting the stylet, but not the cannula, into the jejunum; (c) grabbing the stylet with an endoscopically-positioned snare; (d) anchoring the jejunum against the abdominal wall using the snared stylet; (e) loosening the snare slightly while advancing the cannula into the jejunum and into the loosened snare; (f) tightening the snare around the cannula; (g) removing the stylet from the cannula; (h) inserting a guide wire or suture through the cannula into the jejunum; and (i) proceeding in the conventional fashion to implant a PEJ tube into the patient using the guide wire or suture. | 04-19-2012 |
Laurence D. Brenner, Northborough, MA US
Louis Brenner, Brookline, MA US
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| 20120121704 | Aliphatic Amine Polymer Salts for Tableting - The tablets, compositions and methods of the present invention, comprising a carbonate salt of an aliphatic amine polymer and s monovalent anion can prevent or ameliorate acidosis, in particular acidosis in patients with renal disease. The tablets and compositions of the present invention maintain a disintegration time of no greater than 30 minutes at 37° C. and at pH of at least 1 for a period of at least ten weeks at 60° C. Furthermore, the tablets are stable for extended periods of time without the need for specialized storage conditions. | 05-17-2012 |
Malcolm K. Brenner, Bellaire, TX US
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| 20090170748 | Plasmid mediated supplementation for treating chronically ill subjects - The present invention pertains to compositions and methods for plasmid-mediated supplementation. The compositions and methods are useful for treating anemia and other effects that are commonly associated in cancer bearing animals. Overall, the embodiments of the invention can be accomplished by delivering an effective amount of a nucleic acid expression construct that encodes a GHRH or functional biological equivalent thereof into a tissue of an animal and allowing expression of the encoded gene in the animal. For example, when such a nucleic acid sequence is delivered into the specific cells of the animal tissue specific constitutive expression is achieved. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20110286980 | METHODS FOR INDUCING SELECTIVE APOPTOSIS - Provided herein are methods for cell therapy by modifying transfused cells to express an inducible caspase 9 protein, so that the cells may be selectively killed if the patient experiences dangerous side effects. Provided also within relates in part to methods for preventing or treating Graft versus Host Disease by modifying T cells before administration to a patient, so that they may be selectively killed if GvHD develops in the patient. | 11-24-2011 |
Margaret S Brenner, Hockessin, DE US
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| 20100250267 | System and Method for Management and Delivery of Content and Rules - A system and methods for management and delivery of content and rules is disclosed. An exemplary method may comprise managing, for an organization, a plurality of data and a plurality of content in separate database entities, wherein the plurality of content is associated with the plurality of data based on a plurality of rules; packaging the plurality of rules with the plurality of content in a carrier that is independent from one or more presentation channels, wherein at least part of the plurality of content is integrated with at least part of the plurality of data; delivering the plurality of data and the carrier to the one or more presentation channels; integrating, at the one or more presentation channels, the plurality of data with the plurality of content based on the plurality of rules; and distributing the integrated data and content through the one or more presentation channels. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110213645 | System and Method for Management and Delivery of Content and Rules - A system and methods for management and delivery of content and rules is disclosed. An exemplary method may comprise managing, for an organization, a plurality of data and a plurality of content in separate database entities, wherein the plurality of content is associated with the plurality of data based on a plurality of rules; packaging the plurality of rules with the plurality of content in a carrier that is independent from one or more presentation channels, wherein at least part of the plurality of content is integrated with at least part of the plurality of data; delivering the plurality of data and the carrier to the one or more presentation channels; integrating, at the one or more presentation channels, the plurality of data with the plurality of content based on the plurality of rules; and distributing the integrated data and content through the one or more presentation channels. | 09-01-2011 |
Martin W. Brenner, Austin, TX US
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| 20110047849 | Trigger shrouding apparatus for firearms - A trigger shrouding apparatus for a firearm comprises a firearm component and a trigger shrouding structure attached to the firearm component. The firearm component is configured for being detachably attached to one of a grip mounting portion of a receiver body of a firearm and a magazine well mounting portion of the receiver body. The trigger shrouding structure includes a trigger shrouding side wall that extends longitudinally away from the firearm component. The trigger shrouding side wall is outwardly protruding with respect to a longitudinal reference axis extending through the firearm operating structure such that a finger receiving space is defined by an inwardly facing side of the trigger shrouding side wall. | 03-03-2011 |
Mary K. Brenner, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20100220758 | DIRECT MODULATED MODIFIED VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASERS - A laser system having separately electrically operable cavities for emitting modulated narrow linewidth light with first, second and third mirror structures separated by a first active region between the first and the second and by a second active region between the second and the third. The second mirror structure has twenty of more periods of mirror pairs. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110243170 | DIRECT MODULATED MODIFIED VERTICAL-CAVITY SURFACE-EMITTING LASERS AND METHOD - A laser system having separately electrically operable cavities for emitting modulated narrow linewidth light with first, second and third mirror structures separated by a first active region between the first and the second and by a second active region between the second and the third. The second mirror structure has twenty of more periods of mirror pairs. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110249697 | PUSH-PULL MODULATED COUPLED VERTICAL-CAVITY SURFACE-EMITTING LASERS AND METHOD - A laser system having separately electrically operable cavities for emitting modulated narrow linewidth light with first, second and third mirror structures separated by a first active region between the first and the second and by a second active region between the second and the third. The second mirror structure has twenty of more periods of mirror pairs. | 10-13-2011 |
Mats A. Brenner, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20110215965 | GROUND-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MONITOR FOR EXCESSIVE DELAY GRADIENTS - A processing function to monitor a horizontal delay gradient in satellite signals is provided. The processing function includes a satellite differencing module, a double differencing module, and a gradient estimator module. The satellite differencing module receives carrier phase measurements for at least two satellites from at least two reference receivers that have a known geometric relationship to each other. The satellites include a monitored satellite and at least one other satellite. The satellite differencing module determines differences in the carrier phase measurements between signals from the monitored satellite and at least one other satellite. The double differencing module forms double-differences between pairs of the at least two reference receivers; compensates the double-differences between the pairs for the known difference-in-position of the reference receivers; and averages the double differences. The gradient estimator module estimates a magnitude of the horizontal delay gradient based on the averaged compensated double-differences for the monitored satellite. | 09-08-2011 |
Michael Brenner, Fredrick, MD US
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| 20080254031 | Tumor Specific Genes and Variant Rnas and Uses Thereof as Targets for Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis - Genes and variant RNAs that are differentially expressed in human colon tumor tissues compared with normal colon tissue and the corresponding proteins are identified. These genes and the corresponding antigens are suitable targets for the treatment, diagnosis or prophylaxis of colon cancer. | 10-16-2008 |
Michael Brenner, Coral Springs, FL US
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| 20120037048 | TRANSPARENT SHELF GUARD - A shelf guard | 02-16-2012 |
Michael B. Brenner, Newton, MA US
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| 20080214487 | Methods and compositions for treatment of inflammatory disease using cadherin-11 modulating agents - A method for treating inflammatory joint diseases by inhibiting cadherin-11 mediated cellular function using a cadherin-11 modulating agent is provided. Also provided are screening assays for identifying pharmaceutical lead compounds capable of modulating cellular functions of cadherin-11 such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, factor secretion, and binding of cadherin-11 to cadherin-11 counter-receptor inhibiting binding of cadherin-11 to its counter-receptor either in the context of a cell or in soluble form. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110274703 | DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF NON-DERMAL FIBROSIS - The invention relates to methods for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of non-dermal fibrosis, including lung (or pulmonary) fibrosis. | 11-10-2011 |
Michael Barry Brenner, Newton, MA US
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| 20090263418 | MEANS AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATING SEQUENTIAL PHAGOLYSOMALCYTOSOLIC TRANSLOCATION OF MYCOBACTERIA, AND USES THEREOF - Mycobacteria such as | 10-22-2009 |
Michael R. Brenner, Lincroft, NJ US
Mory Brenner, Lanesborough, MA US
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| 20110055065 | METHOD FOR DECISION MAKING USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - A method of decision making using artificial intelligence that: receives data associated with a user regarding the situation of the user; identifies action options that the user might pursue; computes normalized scores for each of the action options based on the eligibility and likely outcome of the user pursuing the respective action option; compares the scores to a minimum threshold and to each other using quantitative and qualitative metrics; outputs a list of action options to the user as primary and secondary options to pursue based on the comparison; receives a selection from the user based on the list of action options; and transmits a message to a party who provides the action option(s) based on the selection. The method is, for example, applicable to decision making in the context of personal finance and debt assistance. | 03-03-2011 |
Paul Brenner, Chaska, MN US
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| 20090255245 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INCLUDING PRIORITY BASED VALVE SEQUENCING - An exemplary hydraulic system includes a plurality of digital valves, each valve fluidly connectable to a corresponding hydraulic load. The digitals valves are operable to fluidly connect the corresponding hydraulic load to a pressure source. The hydraulic system further includes a digital controller operably connected to the plurality of digital valves. The digital controller is configured to assign a priority level so that it is associated with each of a plurality of hydraulic loads, and to formulate a pulse width modulated control signal based on the assigned priority levels. The digital controller transmits the control signal to the plurality of digital valves for controlling the operation of the valves. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090255246 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INCLUDING OPEN LOOP AND CLOSED LOOP VALVE CONTROL SCHEMES - An exemplary hydraulic system includes a digital valve operable to fluidly connect a hydraulic load to a pressure supply. A digital controller is operably connected to the digital valve. The digital controller stores a target value of a hydraulic system operating parameter and is configured to formulate a pulse width modulated control signal based on the target value. The digital controller transmits the control signal to the digital valve for controlling the operation of the valve. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090257891 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VALVE PHASING - An exemplary hydraulic system includes a first digital valve fluidly connectable to a first hydraulic load and a pump. The first valve is operable to fluidly connect the first hydraulic load to the pump. A second digital valve is fluidly connectable to a second hydraulic load and the pump. The second valve is operable to fluidly connect the second hydraulic load to the pump. The system includes a first sensor for detecting a pump discharge pressure and a second sensor for detecting an inlet pressure of the first hydraulic load. A controller is configured to determine a time delay based on the pump discharge pressure and the first hydraulic load inlet pressure and to send a control signal instructing the second valve to commence opening at a time substantially equal to the time delay after commencing closing the first valve. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090260352 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING LOAD SENSING CAPABILITIES - An exemplary hydraulic system includes a digital valve operable to fluidly connect a hydraulic load to a pressure supply, and an orifice disposed in a flow path between the hydraulic load and the digital valve. A digital controller is operably connected to the digital valve. The digital controller stores a target pressure drop across the orifice and is configured to determine an actual pressure drop across the orifice and formulate a control signal based on the target pressure drop and the actual pressure drop. The controller transmits the control signal to the digital valve for controlling the operation of the valve. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100012204 | VALVE MANIFOLD - A valve is provided including a first valve member and a second valve member. The first valve member includes a first step and a first orifice adjacent the first step. The second valve member includes a second step and a second orifice adjacent the second step. The second valve member is movable relative to the first valve member between an open position, in which the first orifice is fluidly connected the second orifice, and a closed position, in which the first orifice is substantially fluidly disconnected from the second orifice. The first and second steps are fluidly connected to the second orifice and substantially fluidly disconnected from the first orifice when the second valve member is in the closed position, and the first and second steps are fluidly connected to the first and second orifices when the second valve member is in the open position. | 01-21-2010 |
Richard J. Brenner, Severna Park, MD US
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| 20100028294 | Methods and compositions for attracting or repelling cockroaches - A method for attracting cockroaches to an object or area, involving treating said object or area with a cockroach attracting composition containing a cockroach attractant effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl esters of C | 02-04-2010 |
Scott Brenner, Rutland, MA US
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| 20120096906 | LOCK RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY - A lock receptacle assembly having a body portion having a first end that includes a bore configured to receive a lock, an end cap removably securable to the first end of the body portion. The end cap having a through bore to allow passage of the lock, such that, when assembled, the lock can lock the end cap and the body portion together. The end cap interlocks with the first end of the body portion so that there is substantially no load on the lock when axial force is applied to the assembly. | 04-26-2012 |
Scott M. Brenner, Fall River, WI US
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| 20110308468 | Safety Pressure Sensor for a Milking Platform - In certain embodiments, a system includes a milking parlor entrance lane with an entrance positioned adjacent to a cattle holding pen and an exit positioned adjacent to one or more stalls of a rotary milking platform. The system also includes an exit lane positioned on a side of the entrance lane opposite a forward direction of rotation of the rotary milking platform, the milking parlor exit lane positioned adjacent to one or more stalls of a rotary milking platform such that dairy cows may enter the exit lane from the one or more stalls of the rotary milking platform after being milked. The system also includes a pressure sensor positioned adjacent to the exit lane, the pressure sensor operable to generate a trigger in response to detecting a triggering pressure on the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is additionally operable to communicate the generated trigger to initiate the stopping of the rotary milking platform. | 12-22-2011 |
Thomas Warren Brenner, Wescosville, PA US
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| 20080258666 | Method of controlling a motorized window treatment - A method of controlling a motorized window treatment provides for continued operation of the motorized window treatment during an overload condition, a low-line condition, or an electrostatic discharge (ESD) event. The motorized window treatment is driven by an electronic drive unit having a motor, a motor drive circuit, a rotational position sensor, a controller, and a memory for storing the command. The controller stores the present position of the motorized window treatment in the memory each time the rotational position of the motor changes by a predetermined angle, such that a plurality of positions are stored in the memory. When the controller is reset due to an overload condition or ESD event, the controller recalls the desired position from the memory, determines the present position, and continues to drive the motor drive circuit in response to the command and the present position. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080260363 | Method of Controlling a Motorized Window Treatment - A method of controlling a motorized window treatment provides for continued operation of the motorized window treatment during an overload or low-line condition. The motorized window treatment is driven by an electronic drive unit having a motor, a motor drive circuit, and a controller. The controller controls the motor drive circuit to drive the motor with a pulse-width modulated signal generated from a bus voltage. The controller is operable to monitor the magnitude of the bus voltage. If the bus voltage drops below a first voltage threshold, the controller stops the motor or reduces the duty cycle of the pulse-width modulated signal to allow the bus voltage to increase to an acceptable magnitude. When the bus voltage rises above a second voltage threshold, the controller begins driving the motor normally once again. During an overload or low-line condition, the controller is prevented from resetting, while driving the motor with minimal interruption to the movement of the motorized window treatment. | 10-23-2008 |
Timothy Brenner, Bloominton, MN US
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| 20100031444 | Leg elevating device, system and method - The present disclosure describes devices, methods, and systems for leg elevation. The leg elevating device includes a leg support platform, a base platform positioned adjacent the leg support platform, and a first and second lift positioned between and coupled to the leg support platform and the base platform. The leg support platform can have a first horizontal position relative the base platform when the first and second lift are in a first position, an angled position relative the base platform when the first lift is in a second position and the second lift is in the first position, and a second horizontal position relative the base platform when the first and second lift are in a second position. Also, the leg support platform can be a predetermined height above a floor surface when in the first horizontal position, such that the leg elevating device is locatable under furniture. | 02-11-2010 |