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Brent William Brooks, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20120331496 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING SOCIAL NETWORK CONTENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH VIDEO CONTENT - Methods and apparatus for generating, distributing, and/or presenting social networking content in conjunction with video content are described. In accordance with various embodiments, social networking related information, e.g., comments, remarks and/or a twitter feed, are displayed in conjunction with the display of video to which the social networking information relates. The social networking related information may be displayed on the same or a different device from that which is used to display the video comments. In some embodiments, the social networking information, e.g., comments on a program, event or broadcast, are displayed on a personal computer or other device such as a mobile telephone, while video content is being viewed, e.g., on a television which is provided video content via a set top box. A knowledgeable moderator can review, supplement, add and delete comments in real time enhancing the overall social networking session. | 12-27-2012 |
Chris Brooks, Glen Head, NY US
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| 20130079723 | MEDICAL SECUREMENT DEVICE WITH TIMER - A medical article, such as an anchor pad for stabilizing a medical line and/or a medical line securement device to a patient's skin, is provided with a timer. The timer can measure and provide an indication of elapsed time. The timer can be flexible or rigid, and can be disposed directly on the anchor pad, on a flexible or rigid substrate disposed on the anchor pad, or on a retainer supported by the anchor pad. The anchor pad with integral timer provides an easy-to-use visual indicator of elapsed time since placement of the medical line, offering a reliable way to signal when the medical line should be re-sited. | 03-28-2013 |
Christopher Brooks, Glen Head, NY US
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| 20090048504 | Medical electrode systems and methods - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for creating and applying electrodes and electrode systems to a wound or skin. An electrode may be applied as a single electrode strip using a dispenser. An electrode may also be cut to size from a single sheet of electrode. Additionally, an electrode may be formed from a plurality of electrode segments which may be connected together. Electrodes can also be incorporated as part of drainage tubes. A medical electrode kit may be provided that includes multiple electrode segments and connectors, multiple electrodes, and multiple control modules. In addition, electrodes or electrode systems may be provided with a color scoring chart. An electrode system may be configured to interface with a selected body part. Electrode systems may include sensors and electrodes configured for application to areas outside of a wound or the skin intended to be treated. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090048635 | Medical electrode systems and methods - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for creating and applying electrodes and electrode systems to a wound or skin. An electrode may be applied as a single electrode strip using a dispenser. An electrode may also be cut to size from a single sheet of electrode. Additionally, an electrode may be formed from a plurality of electrode segments which may be connected together. Electrodes can also be incorporated as part of drainage tubes. A medical electrode kit may be provided that includes multiple electrode segments and connectors, multiple electrodes, and multiple control modules. In addition, electrodes or electrode systems may be provided with a color scoring chart. An electrode system may be configured to interface with a selected body part. Electrode systems may include sensors and electrodes configured for application to areas outside of a wound or the skin intended to be treated. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20110245777 | ABSORBENT CATHETER PAD - A pad or medical article is configured to absorb fluids that are discharged from a catheter assembly and/or medical line. The pad includes a body member that can include a backing layer and an absorbent layer disposed over the backing layer. The absorbent layer can include a groove connecting the proximal end of the layer with a recess formed in a surface of the layer. The groove and recess can be configured to draw fluids that come into contact with the layer to the recess to evenly distribute the liquid throughout the absorbent layer. The medical article can also include a retention member disposed on the body member. The retention member can form a receiving space or channel so as to permit at least a portion of a catheter assembly or medical line to be placed within the receiving space. | 10-06-2011 |
Christopher J. Brooks, Glen Head, NY US
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| 20100174343 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING WOUND HEALING AND TREATING SKIN - Electrode systems and methods are provided for applying electrical stimulation to a wound or skin. The electrode systems may include a feedback sensor configured to detect at least one wound healing factor or other treatment factors and may adjust the electrical stimulation based on feedback sensor measurements. The electrode systems may include multiple center electrodes for attachment to the wound. Multiple therapies may be stored on the electrode systems and a selected one of the stored therapies may be applied. A timer may be included to indicate the length of time a therapy has been applied. The electrode system may include a control module configured as a flexible circuit which conforms to the shape of the wound or the skin to which it is applied. In addition, a medical kit may be supplied for use in applying therapies, including multiple control modules and multiple electrodes. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20120028541 | Multi-faceted brassiere assembly - A brassiere generally conformed to the shape of a female upper torso comprising (1) a front portion comprising: a left mesh panel and a right mesh panel; an internal inset pouch; a brassiere insert; a lateral adjustment strap; a first lower panel; a second lower panel; a chest band; a left upper panel wherein the bottom portion of the left upper panel extends from the top portion of the left mesh panel, toward the shoulder of a user; a right upper panel; a left adjustable strap; and a right adjustable strap; (2) side portions comprising: a left adjustable side closure and a right adjustable side closure; and (3) a back portion comprising: a dorsal panel having a octagonal union at the center thereof; a back band; a left upper dorsal strap; a right upper dorsal strap; a left lower dorsal strap; and a right lower dorsal strap. | 02-02-2012 |
Christopher J. Brooks, Glen Cove, NY US
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| 20120265147 | STABILIZING DEVICE HAVING A LOCKING COLLET - A medical article, such as a catheter hub, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer having a base and clamp or moveable collet. A lever is configured to move the collet in a longitudinal direction relative to the based to secure the medical article to the retainer. When rotated, the lever pulls the collet in a direction away from the patient while collapsing the collet around at least a portion of the catheter hub. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120271239 | STABILIZING DEVICE HAVING A SNAP CLAMP - A medical article, such as a connector fitting, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer having a base and moveable walls. Actuation surfaces configured to move the walls in at least a lateral direction towards each other are suspended above the base by a pair of supports. When pressed together, inner surfaces of the walls form a channel configured to encircle the medical article. The medical article may be pressed down against the actuation surfaces by a medical provider to cause the walls to encircle the medical article. Thereafter, the medical provider may snap the walls together using a latching mechanism to stabilize the medical article on the patient. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120271240 | STABILIZING DEVICE FOR AN EXTENSION SET - A medical article, such as a connector fitting or extension set, is stabilized on a patient with a retainer and a dressing integrally attached to an anchor pad supporting the retainer. The connector fitting or extension set may be integrally formed with the retainer. The connector fitting or extension set may comprise a spin nut configured to secure to a catheter hub having a catheter connected thereto. One or more of the anchor pad, dressing, and catheter may comprise an antibacterial or antimicrobial agent. | 10-25-2012 |
Donald Brooks, Ithaca, NY US
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| 20120081717 | CASINO PRINT SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING METHODS - Systems and methods for providing customized coupons in a casino gaming environment are provided. A printer resident in a gaming machine is provided and has at least one communication port for communication external to the gaming machine. A coupon layout generator may also be provided for creating customized coupons. A server manager may be provided for distributing the customized coupons to one or more targeted recipients. A server port device may be provided for connecting the server manager to the communication port of the printer and for converting an Ethernet signal from the server manager to a serial signal recognizable by the printer. With such a system, an IP address may be assigned to the server port device. The IP address, together with player identification information, is used by the server manager to determine appropriate coupons for distribution to the gaming machine. | 04-05-2012 |
Donald E. Brooks, Ithaca, NY US
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| 20080218774 | Configurable printer for different locations and methods of configuring a printer for different locations - A configurable printer for different locations and methods for configuring a printer for different locations are provided. The printer includes memory loaded with different versions of firmware. Each version of firmware may enable a different printer configuration for a corresponding location. The printer also includes an interface for accepting a signal from a control device. The signal may comprise instructions to the printer to load a particular version of the firmware that corresponds to the location of the control device. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080278526 | Ink jet printer with expanded validation print zone - An ink jet printer has two print cartridges. For example, one cartridge can carry black ink and the other red ink. Both cartridges are used to print on a receipt with a narrow print zone of, for example, 2.5 inches. Only the black cartridge is used to print on a cut sheet for validation purposes. By lengthening the time that the print head of the black cartridge is actuated to spray ink, a wider print zone (e.g., 3.5 inches) can be provided for the cut sheet. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090138635 | Method and apparatus for controlling a peripheral via different data ports - A peripheral such as a printer is controlled to receive data from different data ports. A first port receives data formatted according to a first protocol. A second port receives data formatted according to a second protocol. A first processor is associated with the peripheral. A second processor is associated with the second port. A switch is adapted to receive (i) first data from the first port and (ii) second data from the second port after processing by the second processor. The switch is controlled in response to a message received via the second port to couple either the first data or second data to the first processor for use in controlling the peripheral. New firmware can be downloaded to the peripheral via the second port in response to the message. The message can be communicated to the first processor via a separate port at the first processor and a memory shared with the second processor. | 05-28-2009 |
Edward J. Brooks, Sunnyside, NY US
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| 20110010250 | Method and system for tracking and sending advertisements printed on the interior of shipping containers - Disclosed is a system and method for sending and tracking printed advertisements. The method includes receiving an advertisement order to disseminate an advertisement message from an advertiser, sending a printing order to print a design on a wall of a shipping container, wherein the design includes the advertisement message and a unique identification code linked to the advertisement message; sending the shipping container to an item seller, instructing the item seller to configure the shipping container such that the design appears on an inside wall of the shipping container, and further instructing the item seller to submit destination information, the unique identification code, and origination information of the shipping container, sending an item to a destination using the shipping container, receiving the destination information, the unique identification code, and the origination information from the item seller, compensating the item seller upon receiving the destination information, the unique identification code, and the origination information submitted by the item seller, and providing a report of at least the destination information, the advertisement message, and the origination information to the advertiser. | 01-13-2011 |
Harold Albert Brooks, Clifton Park, NY US
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| 20120167494 | MODULAR STAIRCASE SYSTEMS - Modular staircases and staircase assemblies comprising components with notches that fit into and interweave with each other. Certain embodiments of modular staircases have at least two webs, wherein the perimeter of each web resembles a staircase with steps. The webs may be coupled together by a plurality of cross-beams. Each of the webs and the cross-beams may have notches that fit into and interweave with each other to form the basic structure of a staircase. The staircase may also be provided with cover pieces to cover the exposed webs and cross beams, and thus, to provide a surface for a user to sit or step on. Embodiments described herein are modular, in that they may be coupled together in various configurations and thus coupled to straight walls, curved walls, or any combination thereof. Additionally, embodiments described herein may be installed in either vinyl liner-type pools or concrete pools. | 07-05-2012 |
James A. Brooks, Williamson, NY US
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| 20110236668 | Films Having Low Density and Low Haze - Disclosed are single and multi-layer films having low haze and low density properties, comprising at least one polymeric layer and at least one density reduction agent, wherein the film has a haze ≦35% and a density (D) of at least 1% lower than the density of the polymer. The density reduction agent may be added to, for example, a core layer, one or more tie layers, or a core layer and one or more tie layers. Processes for the manufacture of these films, and the use of these films as labels and packaging products are disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
Maggie-Reilly Brooks, Scarsdale, NY US
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| 20100070522 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING AN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS PROFILE FOR A MEDIA PRESENTATION - A system, computer readable media, GUI, and apparatus are provided that are configured to generate and display an intellectual property rights profile for a media presentation. Information to be included in an intellectual property rights profile may be entered into a provided data entry template by, for example, a user or administrator of the media presentation. Uploaded documents may be added to an intellectual property rights profile and later accessed by a subsequent user. In some cases, a status, for example, complete or incomplete, may be determined for an intellectual property rights profile and an action may be initiated based on the status. | 03-18-2010 |
Peter Brooks, Carmel, NY US
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| 20080233133 | Humanized collagen antibodies and related methods - The invention provides a grafted antibody, or functional fragment thereof, comprising one or more complementarity determining regions (CDRs) having at least one amino acid substitution in one or more CDRs of a heavy chain CDR, where the grafted antibody or functional fragment thereof has specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope. The invention also provides methods of using an antibody having specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope, including methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080260733 | HUMANIZED COLLAGEN ANTIBODIES AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides a grafted antibody, or functional fragment thereof, comprising one or more complementarity determining regions (CDRs) having at least one amino acid substitution in one or more CDRs of a heavy chain CDR, where the grafted antibody or functional fragment thereof has specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope. The invention also provides methods of using an antibody having specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope, including methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100303726 | HUMANIZED COLLAGEN ANTIBODIES AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides a grafted antibody, or functional fragment thereof, comprising one or more complementarity determining regions (CDRs) having at least one amino acid substitution in one or more CDRs of a heavy chain CDR, where the grafted antibody or functional fragment thereof has specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope. The invention also provides methods of using an antibody having specific binding activity for a cryptic collagen epitope, including methods of inhibiting angiogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis. | 12-02-2010 |
Peter C. Brooks, Carmel, NY US
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| 20100323002 | INHIBITION OF MELANOGENESIS AND MELANOMA METASTASIS WITH P-AMINO BENZOIC ACID (PABA) - The present invention relates to the inhibition of melanogenesis with para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and its use in treating melanotic cancer. | 12-23-2010 |
Robert W. Brooks, Owego, NY US
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| 20090158218 | Structured model navigator - A system for organizing and searching data that relates to a product of manufacture includes a database module configured to store values for a plurality of attributes for each of a plurality of components. A portion of the plurality of components is employed in the product of manufacture. A processing module is configured to organize the plurality of components into one of a plurality of user selectable product structures. Each product structure is based on the values of one of the plurality of attributes. A display is configured to display the selected product structure of the article of manufacture with each of the components displayed within the selected structure. | 06-18-2009 |
Samantha A. Brooks, Van Etten, NY US
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| 20110265193 | IDENTIFICATION OF MUTATION AND METHOD FOR DETECTING LAVENDER FOAL SYNDROME IN THE HORSE - Provided is a method for determining whether a horse is normal, a carrier, or is affected with Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS). The method entails, in a biological sample obtained or derived from a horse, determining a single nucleotide deletion which introduces a translational stop codon in the 49 | 10-27-2011 |
Samantha A. Brooks, Newfield, NY US
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| 20100184025 | METHOD FOR SCREENING FOR A TOBIANO COAT COLOR GENOTYPE - A method for screening for a Tobiano genotype includes obtaining a nucleic acid from an equine animal, and analyzing the nucleic acid for the presence of an inversion in a chromosome ECA3q which is indicative of the genotype for Tobiano. The method includes detecting at least one of a telomeric breakpoint of an inverted ECA3q chromosome and/or a centromeric breakpoint of an inverted ECA3q chromosome. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid may be analyzed by the steps of hybridizing the group of probes or primers having the sequences set forth herein in SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO: 9, and SEQ ID NO: 10, or sequences complementary thereto, and preparing an amplification product. A 209 bp nucleic acid amplification product (SEQ ID NO:11) indicates the presence of the inversion. | 07-22-2010 |
Samantha Ann Brooks, Van Etten, NY US
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| 20120145092 | Identification of the causative mutation for leopard complex spotting & congenital stationary night blindness in equines and a method for testing for same - Methods are provided for determining whether or not a horse is genetically normal, is a carrier of, or is affected with or predisposed to Congenital Stationary Night Blindness and/or leopard complex spotting. The method is based on detection of an insertion in an intron in the horse Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily M, Member 1 (TRPM1) gene. | 06-14-2012 |