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A. Alan Burke, North Kingstown, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110065010	Fuel Reformer Integration With Carbon Dioxide Scrubbers - The invention as disclosed is the integration of a fuel reformer reactor and a carbon dioxide scrubbing reactor for use in high temperature fuel cells. The reformer is placed in series with and between two carbon dioxide scrubbers. Fuel gas from the fuel cell is passed through a first carbon dioxide scrubber where the fuel gas is heated, has carbon dioxide gas removed there from, and is passed to the reformer. The gas exiting the reformer is scrubbed and heated by the second carbon dioxide scrubber before the gas is supplied to the fuel cell.	03-17-2011

Brenda Burke, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110247122	Gown And Method Of Use Thereof - A gown for invalid and immobile patients comprising a torso portion having a shoulder portion, sleeves, a slit forming an inverted ‘V’ winged opening along its posterior region, and apertures for receiving the head above the shoulder portion and hands beyond the sleeves.	10-13-2011

Brian Burke, Barrington, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120074194	FASTENING TOOL - A fastening tool includes an actuation device configured to actuate a drive engine of the tool to initiate a drive stroke. The actuation device includes a contact trip assembly operatively connected to the movable portion of the nose assembly. The contact trip assembly a lower contact arm connected to the movable portion of the nose assembly biased in the retracted position and movable to the extended position with the moveable portion of the nose assembly, and an upper contact arm operatively connected to the lower contact arm. The actuation device includes a trigger assembly that includes a trigger, a trigger arm pivotally supported by the trigger and configured to interact with the upper contact arm, and a check pawl configured to engage an opening in the upper contact arm when the upper contact arm moves downward to prevent the tool from being operated in a contact trip mode.	03-29-2012

Casey Burke, Glen Allen, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090292783	System, apparatus and method for event management - A system, apparatus and method may perform event management by creating an electronic event based on received event data corresponding to an event, where the event data includes information pertaining to the event and invitees to be invited to the event, storing one or more responses received from one or more of the invitees, where each respective response includes an indication of whether the respective invitee will attend the event, storing post-event content pertaining to the event and associating the post-event content with the electronic event, where the post-event content is received from an invitee or a creator of the electronic event, and transmitting the post-event content to a requesting invitee or the creator of the electronic event at the request of the requesting invitee or the creator of the electronic event.	11-26-2009

Cathie J. Burke, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110128316	LIQUID DROP EJECTION USING DUAL FEED EJECTOR - A liquid ejector is provided that includes a structure defining a plurality of chambers with one of the plurality of chambers including a first surface and a second surface. The first surface includes a nozzle orifice. A drop forming mechanism is located on the second surface of the chamber opposite the nozzle orifice. A first liquid feed channel and a second liquid feed channel are in fluid communication with the chamber. A first segment of a segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channel and a second segment of the segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the second liquid feed channel. The first segment of the segmented liquid inlet is also in fluid communication with another one of the plurality of chambers and the second segment of the liquid inlet is also in fluid communication with another one of the plurality of chambers. A liquid is provided to the chamber through the first liquid feed channel and the second liquid feed channel from the segmented liquid inlet. A drop of the liquid is ejected through the nozzle orifice of the chamber by operating the associated drop forming mechanism.	06-02-2011
20110267404	INKJET PRINTING DEVICE WITH COMPOSITE SUBSTRATE - An inkjet printhead die for an inkjet print head, wherein the inkjet printhead die comprises a composite substrate that includes a planar semiconductor member, a planar substrate member and an interface at which the planar semiconductor member is fused to the planar substrate member	11-03-2011
20120062654	LIQUID DROP EJECTION USING DUAL FEED EJECTOR - A printer includes a printhead die including liquid ejectors separated by walls. Each liquid ejector includes a nozzle orifice and an associated drop forming mechanism. First and second liquid feed channels, extending in opposite directions, are in fluid communication with each liquid ejector. A liquid inlet includes a plurality of first and second segments in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channels and the second liquid feed channels, respectively. The first and second segments are located on opposite sides of the nozzle orifice. For a given liquid ejector, both of the first and second segments are directly in line with the liquid ejector. An electrical lead extends from each drop forming mechanism toward an edge of the printhead die. At least one of the electrical leads is positioned between neighboring segments of at least one of the first and second segments of the liquid inlet.	03-15-2012

Chad M. Burke, Barre, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110115508	DETERMINING CRITICAL CURRENT DENSITY FOR INTERCONNECT - Solutions for determining a critical current density of a line are disclosed. In one embodiment a method of determining a critical current density in a line includes: applying a temperature condition to each of a plurality of samples including the line; calculating a cross-sectional area of the line for each of the plurality samples using data about an electrical resistance of the line over each of the temperature conditions; measuring an electrical current reading through the line for each of the plurality of samples; determining a current density through the line for each of the plurality of samples by dividing each electrical current reading by each corresponding cross-sectional area; determining an electromigration (EM) failure time for each of the plurality of samples; and determining the critical current density of the line using the current density and the plurality of EM failure times.	05-19-2011

Christopher Burke, Greenland, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100306594	LOGICAL ENTITY FAULT ISOLATION IN NETWORK SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT - Various embodiments include one or more of systems, methods, and software to provide a status of a logical entity between entity models in network management systems, such as for fault isolation, in an efficient manner. Some embodiments, when receiving requests for a status of a logical entity while already in the process of determining the status in response to a previously received request, include adding an identifier of the subsequent requestor to a status requestor list and not responding to or taking any further action with regard to the request from the subsequent requestor until the status in response to the first received status request is determined.	12-02-2010
20110271147	LOGICAL ENTITY FAULT ISOLATION IN NETWORK SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT - Various embodiments include one or more of systems, methods, and software to provide a status of a logical entity between entity models in network management systems, such as for fault isolation, in an efficient manner. Some embodiments, when receiving requests for a status of a logical entity while already in the process of determining the status in response to a previously received request, include adding an identifier of the subsequent requestor to a status requestor list and not responding to or taking any further action with regard to the request from the subsequent requestor until the status in response to the first received status request is determined.	11-03-2011

Christopher Marshall Burke, Eden, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110302740	Caster Having Replaceable Shielded Bearing - A caster includes a yoke for retaining a wheel, a bearing housing connected to the yoke and a replaceable shielded bearing occupying the bearing housing. The inner wall of the bearing housing is provided with a groove into which a retaining ring may be inserted to prevent the shielded bearing from escaping. A caster mounting assembly having a connecting member which passes through a central opening of the shielded bearing is configured to connect the yoke and the bearing housing to a rollable article, such as chair or table. In the event that the shielded bearing needs to be replaced, the caster may be disassembled, the retaining ring removed from the groove, a new shielded bearing substituted for the old shield bearing, the retaining ring replaced in the groove, and the caster reassembled.	12-15-2011

Daniel J. Burke, Nottingham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243864	Methods and systems for a network element database migration service - In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides methods and systems of extracting a database from one NE and importing a recreated database into another NE. The database includes NE circuit provisioning data and the like. The present invention is utilized when rolling traffic from one or more NEs to another NE. For example, a decommissioning of one or more older NEs to a new NE can utilize the present invention to migrate the circuit database from the one or more older NEs to the new NE. Advantageously, the present invention verifies that all NE data is extracted and that no data is omitted or duplicated and that the migrated data does not conflict with the new NE's database conventions.	10-02-2008

Daniel S. Burke, Greer, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110065350	Method for Forming an Electrode for a Spark Plug - A method of forming an electrode for a spark plug is provided. The method includes machining locating holes within a blank material, inserting a rod of a different material into the locating holes and brazing the rod to the blank. An electrode receiving aperture is machined into the blank. The step of machining the aperture exposes a surface of the rod to form a contact portion of the electrode.	03-17-2011

David Burke, Paradise Valley, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080295215	Integrated Wearable Costume and Storage Case - A combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus is disclosed. The combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus includes a back plate, a cover, a frame, and garment segments. These pieces combined together create a combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus that allows the wearer to easily access, store, and carry a costume. The wearer activates a switch on the combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus and opens the lids allowing the garment segments to fall out and be pulled over the wearer's arms, legs, and head.	12-04-2008

David G. Burke, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100140280	Bottle made from bioresin - A method of making a bottle whereby a polylactic acid preform is stretch blow molded into a biodegradable bioresin bottle. An injection molded polylactic acid or polylactide preform having a finish, a transition portion, a body portion, and a closed end cap portion for making a blow molded biodegradable bioresin bottle having a substantially circular cross-section and a substantially elliptical cross-section. A biodegradable bioresin bottle having both substantially circular and substantially elliptical cross-sectional shapes. Hoop stiffness and bottle geometry are utilized to control the bottle shape resulting from deformation caused by vacuum creation as water vapor permeates outwardly through the bottle walls.	06-10-2010

David H. Burke, Victor, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007889	Three position fuel line check valve for relief of diurnal pressure - Prior art fuel line check valves remain closed after engine off and cool down. Diurnal heating and the resultant pressure increase in the fuel line causes fuel vapor emissions through small openings in the fuel line (e.g., at the injector tips). The invention provides a check valve for a vehicle fuel line which opens in response to engine cooling and remains open while the engine is off to relieve subsequent increasing pressure in the fuel line due to diurnal heating thereof.	01-08-2009

David Howard Burke, Victor, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110251776	FUEL ACCUMULATOR AND FUEL SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A fuel accumulator is provided to assist restarting a direct injection engine fuel system. The fuel accumulator includes a central guide post with a fuel passage. A cup shaped plunger with a closed end is slideably disposed on the central guide post. A seal means is disposed between the plunger and the central guide post to define a substantially sealed fuel chamber. A biasing means is provided to urge the plunger onto the central guide post. A fuel admission valve selectively prevents and permits fuel from entering and exiting the fuel accumulator. When a fuel system stop is commanded, pressurized fuel is admitted into the fuel chamber, thereby compressing the biasing means which maintains a restart pressure. When a fuel system start is commanded, pressurized fuel is expelled from the fuel accumulator.	10-13-2011

Edward David Burke, Tigard, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090300054	SYSTEM FOR INFERRING DATA STRUCTURES - A system is disclosed for formulating structure descriptions from data. In some embodiments, data arrives with an unknown format. The data may be ad hoc data that is considered semi-structured. Disclosed embodiments analyze chunks of the data to determine tokens. Tokens are analyzed to identify base types and compound types such as structs, unions, and arrays. Descriptions are generated and undergo scoring and rewriting for optimization. The generated descriptions may be fed to a data description language such as Processing Ad Hoc Data System (PADS) and compiled for processing the raw data. In some embodiments, the raw data is parsed, printed, or reformatted using the generated descriptions.	12-03-2009

Edward Francis Burke, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090015645	System for controlling engagement of a transfix roller with an image receiving member in a printer - A hydraulic system controls engagement of a transfix roller with an image receiving member in a printer. The system includes a motor having an output shaft, a translational member having a first end and a second end, one of the first and the second ends being mechanically coupled to the output shaft of the motor so the motor output shaft moves the translational member in a linear path, a hydraulic translator coupled to the other end of the translational member so movement of the translational member in the linear path displaces hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic translator to move a pair of links in a linear direction, a transfix roller having a first end and a second end, the first and the second ends of the transfix roller being mechanically coupled to the pair of links so the displacement of the hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic translator moves the transfix roller in the linear direction for movement towards and away from an image receiving member, and a controller electrically coupled to the motor to send a motor control signal to the motor for controlling direction and speed of the motor output shaft.	01-15-2009

Edward W. Burke, Laytonsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090006016	System and method for detecting a weak signal in a noisy environment - Systems and methods are disclosed for computing a power spectral density of a signal. One such method computes a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) of a first signal segment and an FFT of a second signal segment. The first and second segments are adjacent and non-overlapping in time, and the second segment follows the first. The first FFT is multiplied by a complex conjugate of the second FFT. A first complex value is computed from this first product. An FFT of a third signal segment is computed. The second and third segments are adjacent and non-overlapping in time. The third segment follows the second segment. The second FFT is multiplied by a complex conjugate of the third FFT. A second complex value is computed from this second product. The first and second complex values are added, and the power spectral density of the sum is computed.	01-01-2009

Elizabeth A. Burke, Mechanicville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100133683	SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR VENTING ELECTRONIC PACKAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An apparatus and method, the apparatus includes a substrate configured to support a plurality of dielectric layers, a device coupling area positioned in the substrate, and a plurality of gas exit apertures formed through the substrate. The plurality of gas exit apertures is configured to provide venting of at least one of moisture and outgassed material and the device coupling area is configured to receive an electronic device coupleable to the plurality of dielectric layers.	06-03-2010

Elizabeth Ann Burke, Mechanicville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090291296	Component protection for advanced packaging applications - A method of protecting sensitive components prior to, during or subsequent to advanced die packaging processing includes applying a metal stack layer such as titanium/copper (Ti/Cu) onto the front surface of a die assembly such that the die assembly front surface is covered with the metal stack layer. A layer of titanium/copper/titanium (Ti/Cu/Ti) or a solder alloy is also applied to the back surface of the die assembly such that the back surface of the die assembly is covered with the Ti/Cu/Ti layer or solder alloy. The front surface metal stack layer and the back surface Ti/Cu/Ti layer or solder alloy prevent degradation of die metallization prior to, during or subsequent to the advanced die packaging processing.	11-26-2009

Ellen Burke US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120009634	ALDOLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - This invention relates to polypeptides having aldolase activity, including pyruvate activity such as, without limitation, HMG and/or KHG aldolase activity, polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to polypeptides having aldolase activity, including pyruvate activity such as, without limitation, HMG and/or KHG aldolase activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides in accordance with the invention can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial contexts. In some embodiments, the invention provides polypeptides and biosynthetic pathways that are useful in the production of R-2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid (R-MP) and certain stereoisomers of monatin, such as R,R and S, R monatin, and salts thereof, as well as certain stereoisomers of monatin derivatives, such as the R,R and S,R configurations, and salts thereof.	01-12-2012

Eric T. Burke, Highlands Ranch, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080270837	SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for performing diagnostic testing for an application executing on a computer. A diagnostic utility executes on the computer. The diagnostic utility includes a graphical user interface and a plurality of diagnostic functions. A selection of the application executing on the computer is received for diagnostic testing through the graphical user interface. Responsive to receiving the selection of the application, a set of diagnostic functions from the plurality of diagnostic functions is identified to test at least one of connectivity, operation of the application, and a presence of a set of needed files for the application to form a set of identified diagnostic functions. The set of identified diagnostic functions are identified using configuration information for the application. The set of identified diagnostic function are executed, wherein a result is generated. A result from executing the set of functions is presented using the graphical user interface.	10-30-2008

Harry B. Burke, Glen Allen, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090054760	Catheter for Enhanced Image Location Detection - A catheter is used to assist in imaging, e.g., 3D imaging, an anatomical location in a human or veterinary subject. The catheter includes a plurality of horizontal markings which extend in the longitudinal direction between the distal and proximal ends. The horizontal markings can be made throughout the entire length of the catheter, or at one or more locations. At each location, the horizontal markings will appear as successive sets of markings. Each horizontal marking is made of two markings that are the same length. The two markings are arranged such that identically sized gaps between the ends of the markings are positioned on the front and back side of the catheter. In one embodiment, an image where the source and catheter are precisely aligned will show gaps of succeeding larger or smaller sizes. However, when the source is off center the gap lengths will be smaller or not exist. Particular marking locations can be highlighted by using relatively thinner or thicker markings and/or by spacing the markings progressively closer together or further apart.	02-26-2009
20090142756	PREDICTION OF BARE METAL STENT RESTENOSIS - Methods for predicting whether or not a patient is likely to experience restenosis after the placement of a bare metal stent are provided. The methods involve detecting and analyzing gene expression patterns of the cellular components of whole blood, where activation of selected genes has been found to be indicative of a high probability of restenosis. The method thus allows the identification, prior to placement of a stent, of patients who are i) likely to experience restenosis, and thus should receive a stent that includes anti-restenosis agents; or ii) unlikely to experience restenosis, and thus should receive a stent without anti-stenosis agents.	06-04-2009

Heath Burke, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120121372	TOP UNLOADING TRAY DISPENSER - A tray dispenser and method for removing trays from the top of a stack of trays. The tray dispenser includes a tray delivery system that positions the top tray in a tray removal position, and a tray removal system that removes the top tray, moves it and releases it in a tray release location. The tray dispenser can include a rotary arm to which the tray removal system is coupled. The rotary arm can move the removal system from a first position where it removes the tray from the removal location to a second position where it releases the tray in the release location. The removal system can include a suction cup assembly that holds the tray when it is removed and moved, then releases the tray in the release location. The tray dispenser can include a limit switch that senses when the tray is in the removal position.	05-17-2012

James Michael Burke, Stony Brook, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110014829	Motor Mount Assembly - A motor mount assembly is provided for detachably attaching a motor to a watercraft. The motor mount assembly comprises a battery housing, a mounting flange, an adjustable support assembly, and a motor support shaft. The battery housing is disposed on and releasably secured to the watercraft. The battery housing accommodates a battery that powers the motor. The mounting flange is detachably attached to and extends outwardly from the battery housing. A first end of the adjustable support assembly detachably attaches to the mounting flange. The adjustable support assembly supports the motor support shaft. The motor support shaft is connected to a second end of the adjustable support assembly and is positioned substantially vertical to the adjustable support assembly. The motor is connected to the bottom end of the motor support shaft and is therefore detachably attached to the watercraft via the motor support shaft.	01-20-2011

Jamie T. Burke, Vienna, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110190856	Garment and Method for Treating Fatty Deposits on a Human Body - A garment for treating white and brown fat areas on a human body employs a wearable garment with pockets for holding cooling inserts in positions to cool fat of a wearer. The pockets are configured at predetermined locations on a wearable garment adjacent to areas of the body having white adipose tissue (fatty deposits) to be treated by cooling. The pockets receive cooling inserts that stimulate brown adipose tissue to consume the fatty deposits. Preferably, the wearable garment is a high-waisted pair of shorts made with elastic material. The pockets are preferably located on the thighs, buttocks, stomach, hips, waist and lower back of a wearer, where fat is often a problem. A method involves positioning cooling means on a garment at one or more locations corresponding to one or more fatty deposits to be treated, positioning the cooling means adjacent the fatty deposits based upon the user wearing the garment, and cooling the fatty deposits with the cooling means to a temperature sufficient to stimulate brown fat to burn calories and compromise white fat cells by crystallization of cytoplasmic lipid deposits within the white fat cells.	08-04-2011

Jason Burke, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090221555	FUSED BICYCLIC DERIVATIVES OF 2,4-DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE AS ALK AND c-MET INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of formula I or II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, wherein R	09-03-2009

Jay Burke, Glastonbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090018874	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ISSUING INSURANCE UNDERWRITING INSTRUMENTS - A method and system for issuing an insurance underwriting instrument using at least one computing processor. The system includes a computer processor and a first and second query-able plurality of memory locations storing data indicative of images of a plurality of forms associated with a particular type of fidelity or surety bond and data indicative of policies respectively. The system further includes a user interface for inputting data indicative of an insurance client and of the fidelity of surety bond. A calculator application is included which automatically calculates a premium for the insurance underwriting instrument based on the input data using the computer processor. The system includes software for selecting a sub-set of the data indicative of the images and software for automatically rendering the bond to be issued using the data of bond customer.	01-15-2009

Jeffrey R. Burke, Orem, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100088219	System and Method of Currency Conversion in Financial Transaction Process - A transaction process system (	04-08-2010

Jennifer Burke, Newtown, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110294776	Pyrrolo[2,1-F] [1,2,4] Triazin-4-Ylamines IGF-1R Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Cancer and Other Hyperproliferative Diseases - This invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I). Formula (I) in which the variable groups are as defined in the specification and claims, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to a method of treatment using them for treatment of cancer.	12-01-2011

Jennifer Burke, Cheshire, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110118262	Pyrrolidinyl and Piperidinyl Compounds Useful as NHE-1 Inhibitiors - Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) and compositions of the present invention which are inhibitors of the sodium proton exchanger isoform-1 (NHE-I). Also disclosed are methods of using and making the same.	05-19-2011

Jeremy Burke, Jackson, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007987	Tool mount for use in attaching a power tool to a support structure - A tool mount assembly adapted to be attached to a support structure includes a body and a clamping mechanism configured to secure the body to the support structure. The assembly further includes a first member defining a first internally threaded passage, the first member being movable in relation to the body along a linear path of movement. The assembly also includes a second member defining a second internally threaded passage, the second member being pivotably secured to the body. The body has a first slot defined therein, and the first internally threaded passage is continuously aligned with the first slot during movement of the first member in the linear path of movement. In addition, the body has a second slot defined therein, and the second internally threaded passage is continuously aligned with the second slot during movement of the second member in an arcuate path of movement.	01-08-2009

Jeremy J. Burke, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120055307	Table Saw Having a Removable Face Fence - A table saw fence having a guide rail, a fence beam having a front portion and a rear portion, and a fence face disposed adjacent to the fence beam. The fence face is movable along its longitudinal axis relative to the fence beam. A fence face locking mechanism is provided for locking the fence face relative to the fence beam. The locking mechanism has a handle disposed on the front portion of the fence beam and is movable between a first position where the fence face is locked relative to the fence beam and a second position where the fence is unlocked relative to the fence beam.	03-08-2012

Jeremy J. Burke, Jackson, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100005939	Table Saw - A table saw includes a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, a saw assembly connected to at least one of the base assembly and the table assembly, the saw assembly having a blade extending through the table assembly, a height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of the blade, the height adjustment assembly comprising a height adjustment wheel, and bevel adjustment assembly for adjusting the bevel angle of the blade, the bevel adjustment assembly comprising a bevel adjustment wheel. The height and bevel adjustment wheels are disposed at the front of the base assembly. The position of the height and bevel adjustment wheels relative to the front of the base assembly does not change regardless of the blade height and bevel angle.	01-14-2010

John Burke, Bayville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120016257	MEASUREMENT FOR AUTONOMIC FUNCTION - The present invention is an article of manufacture and method for using same, comprising at least two self adhesive sensors having a paired offset potential of consistently below about +/−1.0 mV; and a data gathering device connected to the sensors capable of measuring the voltage difference between the sensors. The sensors preferably are AgCl coated Silver.	01-19-2012

John P. Burke, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110177517	PARTITION DEFINED DETECTION METHODS - Methods are disclosed for resolving measurement problems such problems in measuring chromosomal copy number. Some disclosed methods involve first selecting a primary assay element characteristic to partition. Such characteristic may be a source of experimental variability such as the GC content of measured DNA sequences. Additionally, the disclosed methods may employ an abundance or copy number function to transform the assay element frequencies into an abundance, dose, copy number score, or the like. In some cases, the disclosed methods estimate an amount of certain fetal DNA in a sample. The methods can further compare the estimated amount to a measured amount of fetal DNA in the sample. The comparison can be used to determine the fetal sex or aneuploidy.	07-21-2011

Joseph Michael Burke, Lee, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202606	Methods and apparatus to monitor diaphragm condition - Methods and apparatus are disclosed that monitor a diaphragm condition. In one example, a fluid control device includes a body and a fluid passage through the body, the fluid passage including an inlet and an outlet. The example fluid control device also includes a diaphragm within the fluid control device to control the flow of fluid through the passage, and a sensor coupled to the diaphragm to monitor a condition associated with wear of the diaphragm.	08-28-2008

Keith Mcclelland Burke, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100293034	MULTI-VARIABLE PRODUCT RANK - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for ranking products using multiple data sources are provided. A computerized ranking system includes a ranking engine, loaders, and a presentation component. The ranking engine calculates a score for each product based on multiple counts logged by data sources. Loaders communicatively connected to the ranking engine provide the counts to the data sources. The presentation component generates a ranked product list for display on client devices in response to requests for a list of popular products.	11-18-2010

Kenneth Burke, Ivorytown, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110022082	Wound Closing Device	01-27-2011

Maria Burke, Waxhaw, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090076856	PATIENT-SPECIFIC CONTENT DELIVERY METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for delivery of digital data in connection with medical treatment and patient care include detecting a current medical condition of a patient receiving medical treatment and delivering electronic informational data to the patient over a network. The informational data can be selected for delivery based on the current medical condition of the patient. The informational data can includes a plurality of informational data content options, and the patient can choose one or more of the informational data content options for delivery to the patient over the network. The chosen content can be displayed to the patient on a digital data display device, such as a touch screen monitor.	03-19-2009

Matthew D. Burke, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100126287	PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method are provided for analyzing the release of active agent(s) from pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical-like products. The apparatus and method provide for more accurate simulation of the conditions in the GI tract and oral cavity including forces that are applied to the dosage form.	05-27-2010

Michael Burke, Cumming, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100189632	PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINE DIOXIDE - The invention concerns a process for the production of chlorine dioxide comprising generating chlorine dioxide in an aqueous reaction medium in a reaction vessel maintained at super-atmospheric pressure, withdrawing gaseous chlorine dioxide from said reaction medium, bringing withdrawn gaseous chlorine dioxide to an aqueous absorption medium and withdrawing gaseous chlorine dioxide from said absorption medium.	07-29-2010

Michael Burke, Saint Charles, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110000860	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINOUS PRODUCTION OF LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF CHLORINE DIOXIDE FROM LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF AQUEOUS CHLORITE - Provided are methods and systems for continuously producing low concentrations of chlorine dioxide from dilute solutions of sodium chlorite. The low concentrations of chlorine dioxide produced allow for reduced exposure risk with direct application of the chlorine dioxide stream. The incorporation of a suitable chlorine dioxide detector permits continuous monitoring and control of chlorine dioxide production ensuring that the process stays within regulatory guidelines. Pretreatment of reaction water is preferred for achieving suitable conversion rates of the low concentrations of chlorite to chlorine dioxide.	01-06-2011

Michael Burke, New Haven, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090054514	BENZOFURAN AND BENZOTHIOPHENE DERIVATIVES USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF HYPER-PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - This invention relates to novel benzofuran and benzothiophene derivatives of the general formula	02-26-2009

Michael G. Burke, Yorktown Heights, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110208785	COMPUTATION OF IMPACTED AND AFFECTED CODE DUE TO DATABASE SCHEMA CHANGES - The disclosed technology enables assistance to software developers by identifying the software application code that needs to be changed or behaves differently, as a consequence of a database schema change. The disclosed technology also enables a provision of automatic transformations, or at least hints for the transformation of the code, to accommodate the database schema change.	08-25-2011

Michael G. Burke, Yonkers, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100114962	METHOD AND TOOLS FOR IDENTIFYING IMPACT OF DATABASE CHANGES ON AN APPLICATION - A technique is disclosed for identifying impact of database changes on an application. Given a proposed database change, affected source code is identified that is affected by the proposed database change. References to the affected source code are created and organized into a hierarchy. A user can ascertain the extent of the impact by viewing the hierarchy and by using the hierarchy to access and view the affected source code in a visually distinct manner.	05-06-2010
20110277037	Enforcement Of Data Privacy To Maintain Obfuscation Of Certain Data - A computer-readable medium is disclosed that tangibly embodies a program of machine-readable instructions executable by a digital processing apparatus to perform operations including determining whether data to be released from a database is associated with one or more confidential mappings between sets of data in the database. The operations also include, in response to the data being associated with the one or more confidential mappings, determining whether release of the data meets one or more predetermined anonymity requirements of an anonymity policy. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed.	11-10-2011

Michael George Burke, Yonkers, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037873	DISPLAYING AND REFACTORING PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE DATABASE STATEMENTS - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for displaying and refactoring of programs including databases statements. In one embodiment, database statements embedded in the program source are evaluated to identify statements of the source code affected by, or affecting, the changed element of the database. An indication of the statements of source code affected by or affecting the changed element of the database may be presented to a user.	02-05-2009

Michael J. Burke, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100125789	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC NAVIGATION THROUGH A PROPERTY TO A SELECTED DESTINATION - A system and method for providing navigation for visitors to casinos allows the visitors to select a game, amenity, attraction, or facility as a desired destination, and then have a route provided them to that destination. The route can be drawn on a touch screen display. As an avatar proceeds along the route, it passes landmarks that are highlighted through animation. They may grow as the avatar approaches, then shrink back as it continues beyond the landmark. This is typically repeated several times, allowing the customer to easily remember the series of landmarks, and, thus, the route to the desired destination. He can then follow the route by moving from landmark to landmark across the casino floor. A customized map with the route may also be printed.	05-20-2010

Michael J. Burke, New Haven, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090143412	FUROPYRIDINE AND FUROPYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPER-PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - This invention relates to a compound of Formula I	06-04-2009

Michael Jason Burke, Chesire, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090325988	Glucocorticoid Mimetics, Methods of Making Them, Pharmaceutical Compositions and Uses Thereof - Compounds of Formula (I)	12-31-2009
20100197678	Glucocorticoid Mimetics, Methods of Making Them, Pharmaceutical Compositions and Uses Thereof - Compounds of Formula (IA)	08-05-2010

Michael Thomas Burke, Arvada, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100124530	MEMBRANE SEPARATION OF FEED AND GROWTH ENVIRONMENTS IN CARBON NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH - The invention provides CVD-based methods for growing single-walled or multi-walled carbon nanotubes. In the methods of the invention, the nanotube growth environment is separated from the carbon-containing gas feed environment using a membrane which is substantially impermeable to gas flow but permits diffusion of carbon through the membrane. A catalyst for carbon nanotube growth is located on the growth side of the membrane while a catalyst for decomposition of carbon-containing gas is located on the feed side of the membrane. A path for diffusion of carbon through the membrane is provided between the growth and decomposition catalysts. Control of the size and shape of the carbon nanotube growth catalyst enables control over the nanotube structure formed.	05-20-2010

Michael W. Burke, Tualatin, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090121135	PORTABLE RADIOMETRY AND IMAGING APPARATUS - Systems, including devices and methods, for infrared imaging, and more particularly to systems for infrared imaging.	05-14-2009

Murray J. Burke US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110011391	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE HEAT TREATMENT OF A CELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCK UPSTREAM OF HYDROLYSIS - An apparatus for heating a cellulosic feedstock prior to hydrolysis is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pressurizable treatment chamber, a mixing and conveyance member configured to deaggregate the cellulosic feedstock and mix the cellulosic feedstock with gas in the upper portion of the chamber, and a heating member. The treatment chamber is at a pressure comparable to the pressure of a downstream hydrolyzer. Additionally, a method is disclosed.	01-20-2011

Nasrin Tabayeh Burke, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110295028	Extraction of Lipid From Cells and Products Therefrom - The present invention relates to processes for obtaining a lipid from a cell by lysing the cell, contacting the cell with a base and/or salt, and separating the lipid. The present invention is also directed to a lipid prepared by the processes of the present invention. The present invention is also directed to microbial lipids having a particular anisidine value, peroxide value, and/or phosphorus content.	12-01-2011

Nicholas Edward Burke, Independence, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120012005	Regenerative Dryers With A Bypass - Regenerative air dryers are disclosed for feeding pressurized air with a controlled moisture content to a header. In one embodiment, a dryer comprises first and second chambers alternating between drying and regenerating phases. One of the chambers is at the drying phase while the other is at the regenerating phase. A controller is programmed to switch the phase of the chambers between drying and regenerating when the desiccant in the chamber at the drying phase has retained water to a predetermined capacity. A bypass line bypasses both chambers. An input provides air to the chamber at the drying phase and to the bypass line. A dew point feedback system controls a volume of air passing through the bypass line. Means are included for combining air from the bypass line with air exiting the chamber at the drying phase to provide air with a controlled dew point to the header.	01-19-2012

Patricia Burke, Ranson, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110256155	METHODS TO MOLECULARLY CHARACTERIZE CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS - The invention relates to a rapid, sensitive method to obtain a gene expression profile from a target cell population in a blood sample. The target cells can be circulating tumor cells. Disclosed are methods and kits for obtaining such profiles.	10-20-2011

Patrick Richard Burke, Englewood, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100109358	Manual Article Removal Apparatus - An article removal apparatus and method for the removal of debris from a surface by a user without physical bending, twisting, or strain. The article removal apparatus includes a blade, a structure for pivotal movement, a primary extension, and a secondary extension. The blade includes a first side, a second side, and a lengthwise axis. The structure for pivotal movement includes a pivotal axis adjacent to the second side. The primary extension includes a primary longitudinal axis, a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion is adjacent to the second side. The secondary extension includes a secondary longitudinal axis, a pivotal end portion, and an opposing end portion. The pivotal end portion is adjacent to the structure for pivotal movement. A user grasps the primary and secondary extensions, one in each hand selecting the angle between them and plows the debris from the surface.	05-06-2010

Paul C. Burke US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110072884	Personal breathalyzer having digital circuitry - The present invention relates to a portable, personal breath tester device for testing the blood alcohol content of the user of the device. The breath tester comprises a circuit board, wherein a sensor, a liquid crystal display, and a processing unit are installed on and electrically connected to the circuit board. The processing unit receives a voltage signal from the sensor representing the blood alcohol content of the user and converts the voltage signal to a precise value that is displayed on the liquid crystal display.	03-31-2011

Robert Burke, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080311719	Method Of Forming A Field Effect Transistor - In one implementation, a method of forming a field effect transistor includes etching an opening into source/drain area of a semiconductor substrate. The opening has a base comprising semiconductive material. After the etching, insulative material is formed within the opening over the semiconductive material base. The insulative material less than completely fills the opening and has a substantially uniform thickness across the opening. Semiconductive source/drain material is formed within the opening over the insulative material within the opening. A transistor gate is provided operatively proximate the semiconductive source/drain material. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.	12-18-2008

Robert J. Burke, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090207649	VERTICAL WRAP-AROUND-GATE FIELD-EFFECT-TRANSISTOR FOR HIGH DENSITY, LOW VOLTAGE LOGIC AND MEMORY ARRAY - A vertical transistor having a wrap-around-gate and a method of fabricating such a transistor. The wrap-around-gate (WAG) vertical transistors are fabricated by a process in which source, drain and channel regions of the transistor are automatically defined and aligned by the fabrication process, without photolithographic patterning.	08-20-2009
20110171796	VERTICAL WRAP-AROUND-GATE FIELD-EFFECT-TRANSISTOR FOR HIGH DENSITY, LOW VOLTAGE LOGIC AND MEMORY ARRAY - A vertical transistor having a wrap-around-gate and a method of fabricating such a transistor. The wrap-around-gate (WAG) vertical transistors are fabricated by a process in which source, drain and channel regions of the transistor are automatically defined and aligned by the fabrication process, without photolithographic patterning.	07-14-2011

Robert J. Burke, West Charlton, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110197923	STAGED COMPRESSOR WATER WASH SYSTEM - A compressor wash system for compressor washing includes stages of fluid delivery lines coupled at one end to a pump output and at the other end to a corresponding nozzle set. A control valve is connected to the fluid delivery line between the pump and the nozzle set, selectively supplying fluid between the pump and the nozzle set. Each nozzle of a nozzle set is positioned on an inlet of the compressor to allow the stages to wash a portion of the compressor. Nozzle sets are positioned around a bellmouth assembly and/or around an inlet cone of the compressor inlet, with a nozzle spray tip of each nozzle extending into an inlet air flow path of the compressor. Fluid may be directed to one or more of the stages in a sequencing pattern determined and configured to wash the compressor. Templates and installation guides are utilized to position the nozzles.	08-18-2011

Robert P. Burke, Duluth, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228517	LIDAR DEVICES WITH REFLECTIVE OPTICS - Various embodiments of the invention provide a device for detecting the range or the velocity or other state data for a target. According to various embodiments, the device includes a transmitter, a reflective surface, and a receiver. In various embodiments, the transmitter is configured to transmit laser pulses from the device towards a target thereby producing return laser pulses from the target. In particular embodiments, the reflective surface of the device is positioned to receive return laser pulses and is configured to reflect the return laser pulses from the target to a focal point. In various embodiments, the receiver is located at the focal point and is configured to detect the reflected laser pulses to generate a signal used to determine the target's range or velocity. The reflective surface can be used to replace a relatively heavy lens assembly normally mounted in the front of previous devices, thereby improving the balance of the device or reducing its weight.	09-09-2010
20100245125	Systems and Methods For Surveillance and Traffic Monitoring (Claim Set I) - System, methods, and computer program products are provided for surveillance, traffic monitoring, and red light enforcement. In one embodiment, the system may monitor zones of interest; capture, time stamp, and store images of the zones of interest; determine that an event has occurred within one of the zones of interest; and request the stored images of the zone of interest during the time the event occurred.	09-30-2010
20100245568	Systems and Methods for Surveillance and Traffic Monitoring (Claim Set II) - System, methods, and computer program products are provided for surveillance, traffic monitoring, and red light enforcement. In one embodiment, the system may monitor zones of interest; capture, time stamp, and store images of the zones of interest; determine that an event has occurred within one of the zones of interest; and request the stored images of the zone of interest during the time the event occurred.	09-30-2010

Rodney Burke, Catonsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259925	Broadcast Equipment Communication Protocol - A method for transmitting data between components of a digital broadcasting system includes: receiving payload data, adding a content layer header to the payload data to form a content layer data frame, adding a transmission and authentication layer header and a cyclic redundancy check field to the content layer data frame to form a transmission and authentication layer data frame, adding an application framing layer header to the transmission and authentication layer data frame to form an application framing layer data frame, and transmitting the application framing layer data frame to a destination component.	10-15-2009

Rodney Burke, Cantonsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090165032	Method And Apparatus For Managing Broadcasting Services Using Broadcast Tokens - A method of managing radio broadcasting services includes: generating a broadcast token including information for associating a service with one or more subscriber groups, using the broadcast token to configure a transmission of the service by a broadcaster, and broadcasting the service to the subscriber group. At the broadcaster, the service can be configured by using parameters in the broadcast token to retrieve service content from a resource manager.	06-25-2009
20100056043	Radio Service Registry - A service registry for a radio broadcasting system includes a memory for storing information relating to services to be provided over the broadcasting system, a processor coupled to the memory, and a core interface for exchanging messages between the processor and a plurality of users, the processor being programmed to retrieve the information from the memory in response to the messages received on the interface, and to output the retrieved information to an importer. A method of broadcasting and a broadcasting system are also provided.	03-04-2010

Rodney B. Burke, Catonsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110289648	Lower Torso Garment System - An article of clothing includes a front portion, a rear portion oppositely positioned from the front portion, a waistband encircling a top of each of the front portion and the rear portion, a right leg panel and a left leg panel extending downward from the waistband in the rear portion, a rear right band extending downward from the waistband and flanking a lateral edge of the right leg panel, a rear left band extending downward from the waistband and flanking a lateral edge of the left leg panel, a material void region in the rear portion forming a gap between the rear right band and the rear left band, and a sacrum guide that runs horizontally between the rear right band and the rear left band.	12-01-2011

Rodney Bernard Burke, Catonsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061763	Digital radio broadcast receiver, broadcasting methods and methods for tagging content of interest - A method for specifying content of interest using a digital radio broadcast receiver is described. A digital radio broadcast signal includes first audio content and first program data, wherein the first program data includes information identifying a first item, and includes second audio content and second program data, wherein the second program data includes information identifying a second item. A user command entered at a user interface during reception of audio content is registered, indicating a user's interest in either the first or second audio content. It is determined whether there is an ambiguity in the content of interest. If there is an ambiguity, a first data structure is stored for the first audio content, and a second data structure is stored for the second audio content. The first data structure includes the information identifying the first item, and the second data structure includes the information identifying the second item.	03-05-2009

Scott Burke, Haysville, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100044907	Pad Formation Method, Assembly and Pad Produced Thereby - A foam cushion pad formation assembly that includes a conveyance assembly having at least one moving conveyor component presenting a pad shape formation surface, which surface is convoluted and arranged to shape sealed enclosures of a pad chain received by the conveyance assembly. A separation device is provided to separate shaped pads of the pad chain received by said conveyor device. The shaped pads include convoluted surface that are formed by way of gripping projection and recesses combinations in the moving conveyor component. Embodiments include sensing for non separated pads from a downstream end of the bag chain, pad chain separation enhancement devices, and various control system including the requirement of confirmation of separation before feeding a new pad enclosure as in one containing liquid polyurethane precursor chemicals. An embodiment includes a pad chain path disruption sensor and a form feed control which implements the formation of pad enclosures free of filler material in a bridging region between the outlet end of the enclosure formation means and the conveyance assembly.	02-25-2010

Stephen Burke, Triadelphia, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100106352	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN OVERALL EFFICIENCY OF A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A system and method for determining and displaying an overall efficiency value of a vehicle. The vehicle may include an engine and an electric machine that operates to provide torque to propel the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may have an electric power source that provides electric power to the electric machine. A controller may determine and transmit the overall efficiency value so that the information display displays the number of efficiency indicators. Also, the number of efficiency indicators displayed may be based on the overall efficiency value.	04-29-2010
20100152941	System And Method For Displaying Vehicle Efficiency - A system and method for determining and displaying an overall efficiency value of a vehicle. The vehicle may include an engine and an electric machine that operates to provide torque to propel the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may have an electric power source that provides electric power to the electric machine. A controller may determine and transmit the overall efficiency value so that the information display displays the number of efficiency indicators. Also, the number of efficiency indicators displayed may be based on the overall efficiency value.	06-17-2010
20110093187	System And Method For Displaying Vehicle Efficiency - A system and method for determining and displaying an overall efficiency value of a vehicle. The vehicle may include an engine and an electric machine that operates to provide torque to propel the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle may have an electric power source that provides electric power to the electric machine. A controller may determine and transmit the overall efficiency value so that the information display displays the number of efficiency indicators. Also, the number of efficiency indicators displayed may be based on the overall efficiency value.	04-21-2011

Stephen Richard Burke, Triadelphia, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090243827	VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY AND METHOD - An information display for a vehicle includes an indicator arrangement having a visual display configured to provide driver demand information to a vehicle driver. The visual display includes a dynamic target range for operating the vehicle, which includes a first boundary and a second boundary indicating a driver demand that would cause the engine to start. A control system includes at least one controller, and is configured to receive at least one input related to current operating conditions of the vehicle and to provide at least one output to the indicator arrangement to position the target range on the visual display and to indicate to the driver a current level of driver demand. In this way, the visual display indicates to the driver the current level of driver demand relative to the position of the target range.	10-01-2009

Susan Burke, Greenville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090132331	System and method for workflow management - A system includes a data storage medium to store a plurality of user profiles and at least one work project, each of the work project including at least one task that is characterized by a task definition, and a processor to receive a request for work from a user, the processor including a task management engine to allocate the at least one task to the user based on the user profile and the task definition in response to the request for work.	05-21-2009

Terrence R. Burke, Kirkwood, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100322892	PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATORS - Ready-to-use pesticide compositions that contain a solvent, a pesticide dissolved in the solvent, a particulate attractant and/or cellulose suspended throughout the solvent and a thickening agent. Applicators and methods for treating pests such as arthropods by dispensing the composition are also provided.	12-23-2010
20100322990	METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PESTS - Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.	12-23-2010
20100323897	FOAMABLE PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS - Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.	12-23-2010

Thomas C. Burke, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090164485	TECHNIQUE FOR FINDING REST RESOURCES USING AN N-ARY TREE STRUCTURE NAVIGATED USING A COLLISION FREE PROGRESSIVE HASH - The present invention discloses a data structure which, given an identifier for a Representational State Transfer (REST) resource, can rapidly yield a configured target and simultaneously yield all configured pattern based rules and constraints for the target. The disclosed data structure is a tree structure including nodes for URL portions. Each node is associated with a hash tree specifically grown in a manner that ensures collision occurrences are non-existent. The tree structure is effectively two or more superimposed trees; one for URL pattern matching to determine a target, another for determining constraints. A single tree traversal, which can be based on a progressive hash, can be used to concurrently determine a target and a set of constraints, which represents improved performance over conventional implementations that require multiple, distinct query/response operations to produce equivalent results.	06-25-2009

Thomas G. Burke, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198061	CAMPTOTHECIN ANALOGS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - A compound having the formula	08-06-2009
20100240602	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR OPTIMIZING BLOOD AND TISSUE STABILITY OF CAMPTOTHECIN AND OTHER ALBUMIN-BINDING THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides methods and formulations for optimizing the anti-cancer and anti-HIV activities of a camptothecin drug, including camptothecin and its related analogs including 9-aminocamptothecin and 9-nitrocamptothecin. The invention involves methodologies and formulations that limit human serum albumin-mediated reduction of the anti-cancer and anti-HIV effects of the camptothecins, and the methods and formulations provide combination therapies in which binding of the camptothecin agent to human serum albumin can be modulated by the administration of a competing agent such as ibuprofen, clofibrate or clofibric acid that also binds human serum albumin. Reduced camptothecin drug binding to human serum albumin can result in elevated camptothecin free drug levels and thus improve the effectiveness of treatment regimens involving these drugs. Further agents such as methotrexate and AZT can also be used in cancer and HIV-positive patients employing camptothecin drugs.	09-23-2010

Thomas J. Burke, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090075837	FRAMELESS MULTIPLEXED MICROARRAYS - The present invention relates to novel methods for the quantitative detection of molecules in an array. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for producing a frameless array. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition comprising nitrocellulose that is useful of producing a frameless array. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for detecting a molecular interaction. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to kits useful for practicing the methods and apparatuses of the present invention. The present invention provides improved methods and apparatuses for the high throughput analysis of molecular interactions and quantitative detection.	03-19-2009
20090111709	Affinity Measurements Using Frameless Multiplexed Microarrays - The present invention relates to novel methods of the quantitative detection of molecules in an array. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for molecular detection assays performed on solid surfaces. The present invention provides improved methods for the high throughput analysis of molecular interactions and quantitative detection. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of measuring protein interactions on a solid surface that is useful for the determination of equilibrium binding and rate constants. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to predicting a molecules utility in a detection assay.	04-30-2009
20110287973	FRAMELESS MULTIPLEXED MICROARRAYS - The present invention relates to novel methods for the quantitative detection of molecules in an array. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for producing a frameless array. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition comprising nitrocellulose that is useful of producing a frameless array. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for detecting a molecular interaction. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to kits useful for practicing the methods and apparatuses of the present invention. The present invention provides improved methods and apparatuses for the high throughput analysis of molecular interactions and quantitative detection.	11-24-2011

Wells D. Burke, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093344	TARGETED INTERACTIVE CONTENT FOR IN-STORE RETAIL CUSTOMERS - Systems and methods are disclosed for operating an interactive content system in a retail environment. As items are scanned at a point of sale system, item data may be provided to an interactive content system and used to generate one or more messages that may presented to a customer offering other items, which may be offered at a discount. Message may be selected based on a relative ranking of available messages. The customer may select one or more of the other items directly on a display, or a cashier may include such items in the transaction at the direction of the customer. Items presented to a customer in a message may be ordered or presented in a format based on item ranking. A cashier may be provided with a script including prompts regarding suggested items.	04-21-2011

William Burke, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120005765	ANIMAL MODEL FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE - Disclosed are methods and compositions for an animal model of Parkinson's disease. In particular, disclosed is the use of antisense compounds to inhibit the expression of ALDH1A1 in the substantia nigra of an animal brain for the purpose of creating an animal that will displays the symptoms of a human with Parkinson's Disease, including various biochemical, histological, and behavioral characteristics. Also disclosed are methods for using the animal model for Parkinson's disease to test potential therapeutic agents for Parkinson's disease.	01-05-2012