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Ann F. Carson, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110213722	AUTOMATED ACCREDITATION SYSTEM - The present invention provides a sophisticated automated accreditation and certification platform that substantially streamlines the oversight process, reducing the duration of the on-site survey, eliminating paper and allowing for the efficient, electronic transfer of documents. In addition, the online process is interactive, allowing users to get up-front feedback on standards compliance and perform a self-assessment prior to their actual survey.	09-01-2011

Anthony Carson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110018505	Current Sensing Load Demand Apparatus and Methods - An apparatus supplies AC power to a load. The apparatus includes a set output terminals, a primary circuit, and a load sensing circuit. The primary circuit is electrically coupled to a source of AC power and to the output terminals for selectively providing power at a low voltage at the output terminals or electronically coupling the source of AC power directly to the output terminals. The load sensing circuit coupled to the primary circuit and the source of AC power for determining a resistance associated with the load at initial application of the load and controlling the primary circuit to electronically couple the source of AC power directly to the output terminals if a proper load is detected.	01-27-2011

Anthony R. Carson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100205179	SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A social networking system allows users to upload information about themselves to a remote database, preferably over the Internet. Users are able to connect to other users thus establishing links. These links may be categorized based on the relationship between the users, e.g., family, friends, co-workers, etc. The uploaded information may also be categorized using the same categories of relationships. The information of each user may then only be sent to users having a connection category that matches the information category.	08-12-2010

Barry R. Carson, Highlands Ranch, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100198374	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ERGONOMIC SETTINGS AT A WORKSITE - An ergonomic control system is disclosed for monitoring and/or controlling ergonomic settings of one or more adjustable furniture units at a user's worksite. The furniture units may include, e.g., a table, a chair, a worksite lighting mechanism, a thermostat, computer monitor, and computer keyboard, and a phone. The control system is distributed over a network, with a central administration subsystem receiving ergonomic current setting data regarding adjustable furniture units from worksites in use. Such current setting data is associated with the current worksite user and stored for subsequent comparison with preferred ergonomic settings thereby to identify users whose settings may be detrimental to their health.	08-05-2010

Bradley Carson, Maumee, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090173779	AUTOMATED LABEL VERIFY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING PHARMACEUTICALS - Apparatus and methods for filling a customer order with plurality of products each containing a pharmaceutical. The apparatus and method automatically verify a product barcode on each of the product, print a patient label with a patient barcode for each product, apply the patient labels to at least some of the products, and independently verify that the product barcode matches the proper patient barcode.	07-09-2009
20090179072	AUTOMATED LABEL VERIFY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING PHARMACEUTICALS - Apparatus and methods for filling a prescription order with plurality of products each containing a pharmaceutical. The apparatus and method verifying a barcode on each of the products and printing and applying a patient label with a verified barcode to each of the products. After the patient label is applied, the barcodes are independently verified before the products are released.	07-16-2009
20100089997	METHODS FOR FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS TO FULFILL A CUSTOMER ORDER - Methods for filling prescriptions in a customer order. Each of the products is marked with a product barcode containing information relating to a contained pharmaceutical. Prior to loading into a machine, each of the products is free of markings relating to patient prescriptions in the customer order. The method includes using the machine to read the product barcode on each of the products loaded into the machine. In response to reading the product barcode on each of the products, at least some of the products are labeled with information relating to a respective one of the prescriptions.	04-15-2010

Brook A. Carson, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080254200	Wheat protein and methods of production - Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites are also described.	10-16-2008

Charles A. Carson, Columbia, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090283424	SENSOR ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION OF NUCLEOTIDES - A sensor electrode for the detection of nucleotides in a biological sample is described. The sensitivity of the electrode is enhanced by the nanostructured sensor architecture that increases the available surface area of the electrode. The electrode detects nucleotides using standard electrochemical methods.	11-19-2009

Charlie Carson, Rockford, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110107768	Variable Performance Valve - A variable performance valve for use in a fuel nozzle is presented. The valve includes a spring, an inner spool having a port, an outer sleeve, and an orifice, which in a fuel nozzle application may be a calibration orifice. In a low flow condition, the inlet to downstream pressure is the spring force divided by the area on which the pressure acts. At low flow the orifice does not cause any appreciable pressure drop. As the flow increases, a pressure drop develops across the orifice. Since the pressure drop across the valve cannot be greater than the spring force divided by valve area, the valve is forced to open to compensate. As flow is increased, the valve will stroke completely open and the pressure drop at the port becomes negligible and the pressure drop across the orifice is nearly 100% of the pressure drop across the valve.	05-12-2011

Charlie D. Carson, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100083285	DATA-TIER APPLICATION COMPONENT - Data-tier application components (DACs) and methods for managing database applications are disclosed. According to one particular embodiment, a DAC includes a single unit of management that packages metadata related to a database object. The metadata related to the database object includes an identifier of the database object, a database runtime resource identifier of a database runtime resource operable to manipulate the database object, and a policy related to execution of the database runtime resource.	04-01-2010

Chris Carson, Carmel, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090306142	METHODS TO CONTROL QoI-RESISTANT FUNGAL PATHOGENS - Processes and compositions have been discovered that are suitable for controlling a pathogen induced disease in a plant that is at risk of being diseased from a pathogen resistant to a Qo inhibitor. Such processes and compositions comprise contacting said plant(s) with a composition comprising an effective amount of a Qi inhibitor.	12-10-2009

Craig C. Carson, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080206763	METHODS FOR ISOLATING AND CHARACTERIZING ENDOGENOUS mRNA-PROTEIN (mRNP) COMPLEXES - Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.	08-28-2008
20080248479	Methods for Isolating and Characterizing Endogenous mRNA-Protein (mRNP) Complexes - Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.	10-09-2008
20080254461	METHODS FOR ISOLATING AND CHARACTERIZING ENDOGENOUS mRNA-PROTEIN (mRNP) COMPLEXES - Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.	10-16-2008
20090081651	METHODS FOR ISOLATING AND CHARACTERIZING ENDOGENOUS mRNA-PROTEIN (mRNP) COMPLEXES - Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.	03-26-2009
20090263790	Methods for Identifying Functionally Related Genes and Drug Targets - The identification and evaluation of mRNA and protein targets associated with mRNP complexes and implicated in the expression of proteins involved in common physiological pathways is described. Effective targets are useful for treating a disease, condition or disorder associated with the physiological pathway.	10-22-2009

Craig D. Carson, Elizabeth, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100205883	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A WALL SYSTEM - Disclosed is a wall system employing one or more stackable connectors that are capable of engaging one with another independent of fasteners and being mountable to a respective wall panel.	08-19-2010

Dale Carson, Jacksonville, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090282703	PSYCHOACOUSTIC FOOTWEAR - Psychoacoustic footwear includes a heel adapted to generate a sound during walking. The sound may be produced electronically or mechanically. In a mechanical implementation, the heel may include a chamber with an opening. A vibrating object within the heel, such as a tuning fork or key, emits an audible sound when the object is struck. A pendulum, hammer, or other mechanical device may be provided to controllably strike the object. Movement and contact with a hard surface during walking produces a distinctive sound that is subtle, yet audible to nearby bystanders. The sound draws attention of bystanders and may evoke favorable emotional reactions. The heel may be comprised of plastic, metal, wood or composites. Electrical implementations may include a speaker, sound producing and/or amplification circuitry, a power supply and a switch for generating or amplifying sound.	11-19-2009
20090287853	PORTABLE WIRELESS COMPATIBILITY DETECTION, LOCATION AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A portable (e.g., watch-sized) wireless electronic device configurable to reflect the identity, preferences or characteristics of the user, and adapted to determine the nearby presence and location of a compatibly configured device includes a microcontroller, data communications subsystem configured to enable two way digital radio communication; a received signal strength indicator subsystem operably coupled to the data communications subsystem and configured to provides a micro-controller subsystem with information about the strength of received signals; a range estimate indicator subsystem operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to display an estimate of the range to a target unit based on signal strength observed during a scan for the direction of maximum signal strength; a compatibility indicator subsystem operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to provide an indication of a possible degree of compatibility of a user assigned to a opposing unit; a computer interface subsystem adapted to communicate with a user's computer; and a user control subsystem configured to enable user input.	11-19-2009

Daniel Benjamin Carson, Arlington, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090138841	SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR IN-SYSTEM PROGRAMMING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to machines that perform in-system programming of programmable devices that are attached to assembled printed circuit boards. In accordance with one aspect, multiple nonvolatile devices may be programmed in a single session at their normal maximum programming speeds. Different nonvolatile devices on a board can receive different data. Data variables can be inserted so that not all boards receive identical data. A master controller sends image files and algorithm information to a subsidiary controller. The subsidiary controller executes a device algorithm, and an FPGA executes a bus algorithm. Embodiments of the present invention can be designed as stand-alone systems or to operate cooperatively with an automatic tester, so that testing and device programming can take place in a single operation using a single fixture to hold the circuit board.	05-28-2009

Daniel D. Carson, Hockessin, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090162436	Compositions and methods for repair of tissues - Biomaterials providing sustained release of growth factor for repair of tissues such as bone and cartilage are disclosed. The biomaterials comprise a proteoglycan derived from domain I of perlecan and a growth factor, and, optionally, collagen.	06-25-2009
20090239304	BIOACTIVE PEPTIDE FOR CELL ADHESION - Implantable devices for adhering eukaryotic cells and devices providing a substrate for eukaryotic cell growth and/or differentiation in vitro are described. Each device comprises a scaffold that is coated with a protein comprising an adhesive polypeptide that has at least 90% sequence identity to a specific peptide sequence within domain IV of perlecan. The devices adhere epithelial cells, epithelial stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and osteoblasts.	09-24-2009

Daniel D. Carson, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100221302	Delivery System For Heparin-Binding Growth Factors - A device comprising a scaffold coated with a protein having at least 83% identity to the amino acid sequence of the core protein of domain I of a mammalian perlecan, wherein at least one glycosaminoglycan is attached to the protein is described. The device may be used in vitro or in vivo to induce replication and/or differentiation of connective tissue cells and to repair tissue.	09-02-2010
20110082081	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REPAIR OF TISSUES - Biomaterials providing sustained release of growth factor for repair of tissues such as bone and cartilage are disclosed. The biomaterials comprise a proteoglycan derived from domain I of perlecan and a growth factor, and, optionally, collagen.	04-07-2011

Daniel R. Carson, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090160075	METHODS FOR FABRICATING CUSTOMIZED INTRAOCULAR LENSES - In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for custom fabrication of IOLs. In some embodiments, such methods call for measuring one or more aberrations of a patient's eye, and determining the profile of at least one surface of an IOL that would ameliorate, and control those aberrations. The surface profile can then be imparted to a surface of a starting lens (or a lens blank) via ablation, e.g., by utilizing an excimer laser beam. In some other embodiments, the measured aberrations can be utilized to determine the profile of at least one surface of a wafer mold. A wafer mold having that surface profile can then be fabricated, e.g., by ablating a slab or an existing wafer of appropriate material, and the mold can be used to fabricate an IOL suitable for implantation in the patient's eye.	06-25-2009

Daniel Robert Carson, Fort Worth, TX US

David R. Carson, Larkspur, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100198374	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ERGONOMIC SETTINGS AT A WORKSITE - An ergonomic control system is disclosed for monitoring and/or controlling ergonomic settings of one or more adjustable furniture units at a user's worksite. The furniture units may include, e.g., a table, a chair, a worksite lighting mechanism, a thermostat, computer monitor, and computer keyboard, and a phone. The control system is distributed over a network, with a central administration subsystem receiving ergonomic current setting data regarding adjustable furniture units from worksites in use. Such current setting data is associated with the current worksite user and stored for subsequent comparison with preferred ergonomic settings thereby to identify users whose settings may be detrimental to their health.	08-05-2010

Debra Lynn Carson, Rock Springs, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100236773	THERMOELECTRIC DRIVEN GAS WELL HEAT PUMP - A system for providing heat to natural gas well pipes and equipment uses a thermoelectric generator to supply electricity to a motor and gear pump. The thermoelectric generator drives a DC brushless motor and gear pump in order to circulate heated glycol from a dehydrator through a heating tube to thereby heat the pipes and equipment. Batteries may be used to buffer the power supply to prevent overloading the thermoelectric generator.	09-23-2010

Douglas Chester Carson, Brighton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080303316	Venting Spoiler Glass Moving Mechanism - A panel assembly for covering and uncovering an opening in a vehicle includes a guide rail extending longitudinally therealong. A panel extends between front and rear edges and is movable relative to the guide rail. A guide mechanism is slidably coupled to the guide rail. A carrier bracket is fixedly secured to the panel and slidably coupled to the guide mechanism. A latch is operatively coupled to the panel and slidably coupled to the guide rail. The latch is operable between a locked position preventing longitudinal movement of the panel and an unlocked position allowing longitudinal movement of the panel. A motor drives the guide mechanism forward along the guide rail moving the panel from a close position to a venting position, and rearward along the guide rail actuating the latch to the unlocked position and moving the panel from the close position to an open position.	12-11-2008

Douglas M. Carson, Cushing, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100061004	Compensation for Different Transducer Translation Path Geometries - Method and apparatus for compensating for differences in translation path geometries of transducers used to access a data storage medium. A compensation profile is generated in relation to radial error between a first translation path geometry of a first transducer and a different, second translation path geometry of a second transducer. A control circuit directs the first transducer to write data to a rotatable data storage medium in relation to the compensation profile to emulate the second translation path geometry. In some embodiments, the control circuit comprises a data signal clock generator, a motor rotation clock generator, and a transducer radial translation clock generator. A nearest pulse detector identifies a closest clock signal pulse to a once-per-revolution (OPR) rotational reference, and the control circuit adjusts a frequency of the associated clock signal coincident with said closest pulse.	03-11-2010
20100142087	Variable Track Width Recording Compensation - Method and apparatus for providing a storage medium with variable track widths. In accordance with various embodiments, a data storage medium is rotated by a motor. A write transducer is used to write concentric data tracks to the storage medium during said rotation. The tracks are provided with variable track widths established by selectively changing a rotational velocity of the medium. The variable track widths can be gradual and/or abrupt, depending on the requirements of a given application. Gradual variations in track width can be used by a linear actuator with a linear translation path to emulate tracks written along a pivot translation path of a rotary actuator. Abrupt variations in track width can be used to provide different zones of tracks having different specified track widths. The tracks may be written using an electron beam recorder (EBR) with a constant write beam power level.	06-10-2010
20100195461	Multi-Session Pre-Recorded Storage Medium - Apparatus characterized as a multi-session data storage medium such as an optical disc, and method for formatting the same. In accordance with various embodiments, a first session is recorded onto the medium with a first set of user data. A second session is subsequently recorded onto the medium with a second set of user data. The second session contactingly abuts the first session without the use of an intervening linking area therebetween. This enhances the data storage capacity of the medium irrespective of the total number of sessions applied thereto. In some embodiments, the first session is described by a first file system and the second session is described by a different, second file system independent of the first file system. The respective file systems may be accessed by different readback systems, such a personal computer (PC) and a gaming system.	08-05-2010
20100195469	Media Pre-Write With Track-Aligned Write Beam Deflection and Write Frequency Adjustment - Method and apparatus for formatting a data storage medium, such as a magnetic or optical disc. In accordance with various embodiments, a data storage medium is rotated while a write beam is used to write data to the rotating medium. The data are written in the form of a plurality of concentric data tracks. A deflection angle of the write beam is continuously adjusted in an axial direction along each track. In some embodiments, the axial deflection of the write beam imparts a desired angular offset between a beginning point of a first track and a beginning point of an immediately adjacent second track. This allows a first translation geometry, such as a linear translation path of a linear actuator, to emulate a different second translation geometry, such as a rotary translation path of a rotary actuator.	08-05-2010
20110032633	Deflection Reference Adjustment for Variable Track Pitch Media - Apparatus and method for generating an analog waveform, such as a deflection signal used to deflect a write beam during the writing of data to a rotatable medium having a variable track pitch (TP). In accordance with various embodiments, a first digital to analog converter (DAC) is configured to output a deflection signal having an analog voltage level corresponding to a magnitude of a first multi-bit digital input value applied to the first DAC. A second DAC is configured to supply a rail voltage to the first DAC having an analog voltage level corresponding to a magnitude of a second multi-bit digital input value applied to the second DAC. The deflection signal is used to deflect a write beam supplied by a write beam generator.	02-10-2011

Dwayne A. Carson, Mendon, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198765	Digital asset usage accountability via event journaling - A technique for establishing a perimeter of accountability for usage of digital assets such as data files. The accountability model not only tracks authorized users' access to files, but monitors passage of such files to uncontrollable removable storage media or through network connections and the like which may indicate possible abuse of access. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, an autonomous independent agent process running at a point of use, such as in the background of a client operating system kernel, interrupts requests for access to resources. The agent process senses low level system events, filters, aggregates them, and makes reports to a journaling server. The journaling server analyzes sequences of low level events to detect when aggregate events of interest occur, such as “FileEdit”, network file transfers and the like. Reports can be generated to provide an understanding of how digital assets have been accessed, used or communicated by individuals in an enterprise.	08-06-2009

Emily Carson, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100236984	SUPPORTED IRIDIUM CATALYSTS - A method of converting at least one first alkane to a mixture of at least one low molecular weight alkane (optionally also including additional lower and/or higher molecular weight alkanes) and at least one high molecular weight alkane, comprises: reacting a first alkane in the presence of dual catalyst system comprising a first catalyst (i.e., a hydrogen transfer catalyst) and a second catalyst (i.e., a metathesis catalyst) to produce a mixture of low and high molecular weight alkanes.	09-23-2010

Gary A. Carson, Golden, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080255644	SORPTION-BASED ADHESIVE CONTACT COOLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sorption-based, adhesive contact apparatus and method for contact cooling a patient via conductive thermal exchange are described. The apparatus includes a pad, having a fluid containing layer and adhesive contact surface, and a sorption-based device, fluidly interconnectable to the fluid containing layer, for vaporizing fluid contained in the fluid containing layer and for sorping the vaporized fluid. The fluid vaporization and the vapor sorption cools the adhesive contact surface of the pad. A port control member may selectively establish fluid interconnection between the fluid containing layer and sorption-based device. An internal pressure of the sorption-based device may be established lower than an internal pressure of the fluid-containing layer prior to fluid interconnection therebetween. A fluid retention member and path defining members may be included to facilitate vaporization, vapor diffusion and vapor sorption, thereby enhancing uniform cooling.	10-16-2008
20090099629	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PATIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A patient temperature control system and method are provided for automated temperature control according to a programmed protocol. In one aspect, at least one programmed protocol may be established for each of a plurality of patient thermal therapy phases. In turn, the temperature of a thermal exchange medium may be controlled, based at least in part, upon the programmed protocol, during each of the phases. In another aspect, a plurality of programmed protocols may be established, wherein a selected one of the protocols (e.g. selected by a user at a user interface) may be utilized for automated temperature control during patient thermal therapy. The protocol(s) may include a target patient temperature and/or a set duration for one or more of the phase of thermal therapy. Further, the protocol(s) may be user-definable and modifiable during therapy. In a multi-phase configuration, automatic termination and initiation of successive phases may be selectively established by a user, based on target patient temperature data and/or set duration data on a phase-specific basis.	04-16-2009
20090131835	PATIENT TEMPERATURE RESPONSE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are provided that employ a monitoring device to monitor at least one patient physiological response to a change in temperature of the patient (e.g. pursuant to induced hypothermia therapy), wherein a monitoring signal is provided by the monitoring device. In turn, an output (e.g. a visual and/or auditory output) may be provided to a user indicative of at least one measure of patient response to the change in temperature. Alternatively or additionally, a processor may be provided to process the monitoring signal and provide an output employable by medical personnel to control a patient shivering response to the patient temperature change. Such information may comprise information regarding one or more anti-shivering medicament(s), e.g. corresponding dosage and/or frequency information for use by medical personnel in the administration of the anti-shivering medicament. In one approach, a motion sensor may be selectively attached to a patient's chin to provide a wireless monitoring signal to a transceiver. In turn, the transceiver may provide the monitoring signal to the processor on an ongoing basis to output information useful in the administration of an anti-shivering medicament, including updated information that takes into account a patient's response to a prior administration of one or more medicaments in conjunction with the subsequent administration of an anti-shivering medicament.	05-21-2009
20090299287	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COOLING LIQUID IN INTRAVASCULAR COOLING SYSTEM - A portable apparatus and method for providing a cooled liquid for vascular administration are disclosed. The portable apparatus includes a source of liquid for vascular administration, a cooling reservoir for receiving liquid from the source, and a sorption-based heat exchanger for cooling liquid in the cooling reservoir by a sorption-based process. The heat exchanger may include an evaporative area for receiving and vaporizing a refrigerant, a sorptive material for sorping vaporized refrigerant, and a heat exchange member for conducting thermal energy from liquid in the cooling reservoir into the evaporative area. Additional componentry may be provided for fluidly interconnecting and controlling the flow of liquid from the source to the cooling reservoir and from the cooling reservoir to a vascular interface device. Such componentry may be conveniently packaged in a sterilized manner together with at least the cooling reservoir.	12-03-2009

Gerald R. Carson, Belmont, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241883	Recombinant expression vector elements (rEVEs) for enhancing expression of recombinant proteins in host cells - Compositions and methods comprising recombinant expression vector elements (rEVEs) to enhance the level of expression of recombinant proteins are described. Other compositions and methods for lowering, substantially suppressing, or essentially silencing expression of a recombinant protein are also described.	10-02-2008
20110034368	Multiple Gene Expression Including sORF Constructs and Methods with Polyproteins, Pro-Proteins and Proteolysis - Disclosed are useful constructs and methods for the expression of proteins using primary translation products that are processed within a recombinant host cell. Constructs comprising a single open reading frame (sORF) are described for protein expression including expression of multiple polypeptides. A primary translation product (a pro-protein or a polyprotein) contains polypeptides such as inteins or hedgehog family auto-processing domains, or variants thereof, inserted in frame between multiple protein subunits of interest. The primary product can also contain cleavage sequences such as other proteolytic cleavage or protease recognition sites, or signal peptides which contain recognition sequences for signal peptidases, separating at least two of the multiple protein subunits. The sequences of the inserted auto-processing polypeptides or cleavage sites can be manipulated to enhance the efficiency of expression of the separate multiple protein subunits. Also disclosed are independent aspects of conducting efficient expression, secretion, and/or multimeric assembly of proteins such as immunoglobulins. Where the polyprotein contains immunoglobulin heavy and light chain segments or fragments capable of antigen recognition, in an embodiment a selectable stoichiometric ratio is at least two copies of a light chain segment per heavy chain segment, with the result that the production of properly folded and assembled functional antibody is made. Modified signal peptides, including such from immunoglobulin light chains, are described.	02-10-2011
20110150861	SORF CONSTRUCTS AND MULTIPLE GENE EXPRESSION - Embodiments of the invention relate to vector constructs and methods for expression of polypeptides including multimeric products such as therapeutic antibodies. Particular constructs allow for the generation of expression products from a single open reading frame (sORF). An embodiment provides an isolated or purified expression vector for generating one or more recombinant protein products comprising a single open reading frame insert; said insert comprising a signal peptide nucleic acid sequence encoding a signal peptide; a first nucleic acid sequence encoding a first polypeptide; a first intervening nucleic acid sequence encoding a first protein cleavage site, wherein said first protein cleavage site is provided by an intein segment of a Ion protease gene of	06-23-2011
20110201053	Recombinant Expression Vector Elements (REVES) for Enhancing Expression of Recombinant Proteins in Host Cells - Compositions and methods comprising recombinant expression vector elements (rEVEs) to enhance the level of expression of recombinant proteins are described. Other compositions and methods for lowering, substantially suppressing, or essentially silencing expression of a recombinant protein are also described.	08-18-2011

James R. Carson, Concord, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100107831	QUICK CHANGE TOOL HOLDER - A quick change tool holder having a base member, a body, a quick change head member, and a cutting tool cartridge. The base member includes an upper surface, bottom surface, and mating surface and is adapted to removably mount to an associated cutting machine carriage. The body includes an end wall and an inner surface, where the end wall includes a dovetail portion. The body is adapted to engage the base member in an interlocking fashion. The quick change head includes a top surface, a bottom surface, an interface wall having a channel disposed therein, and an outer wall having a plurality of longitudinal grooves, wherein said channel is adapted to receive said dovetail portion. The cutting tool cartridge is adapted to engage the longitudinal grooves of the quick change head.	05-06-2010

Jerry David Carson, Gallatin, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100007086	Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Accessory - A scratch off lottery ticket accessory includes a planar surface disposed in a well between sidewalls, a bottom wall and a front wall. A tray located toward the bottom wall includes a moveable gate and a cup for retaining debris from the material scratched away from the lottery tickets. A clip biases a lottery ticket against the planar surface. A flange extends cantileveredly away from the front wall and provides a cutout to receive a merchandising hook for display purposes.	01-14-2010

John Carson, Union City, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100150851	ANIONIC-CATIONIC COMPLEXES AS CONDITIONING AGENTS - Novel compositions comprising anionic-cationic complexes as conditioning agents for use in products that improve the appearance and feel of skin and hair are well known. This invention describes the use of additional cationic surfactant in combination with an anionic-cationic complex made from a fatty alkyl dialkylamine and a “dicarboxylic acid”, preferably a dimer acid. This combination provides exceptional conditioning for hair, improving both wet and dry combing. It also makes very stable oil-in-water emulsions, and adds a slippery feel and lubricity to shaving and skin cleaning products.	06-17-2010
20100322877	SILICONE ELASTOMERS IN COSMETIC ESTERS - The invention describes the unexpected solubility characteristics of a number of cosmetic esters when used as solvents during the crosslinking reaction of silicone polymers to make elastomers, their use as diluting media and the uses of these ester elastomer mixtures in cosmetic and personal care products.	12-23-2010

John C. Carson, Union City, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090232752	Silicone polyurethane blends - The invention describes the unexpected characteristics of blends, including crosslinked reaction products of elastomeric silicone polymers with various polyurethanes and their applications in personal care products.	09-17-2009
20100196292	Hydrophylic silicone elastomers in cosmetics - The invention is directed to the use of a number of hydrophilic silicone elastomers in various cosmetic and personal care products where they serve various functions such as emulsifiers, film forming agents, viscosity stabilizers, conditioning agents and protective barrier forming agents. Emulsions and personal care products based upon same are also described.	08-05-2010

John R. Carson, Norristown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080280990	CARBOXAMIDO OPIOID COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to carboxamido opioid compounds pharmaceutically useful as agents for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder and methods for treating or modulating a central nervous system disorder.	11-13-2008
20080306111	TRICYCLIC DELTA- OPIOID MODULATORS - The invention is directed to delta opioid receptor modulators. More specifically, the invention relates to tricyclic δ-opioid modulators. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions and methods of treating mild to severe pain and various diseases using compounds of the invention are also described.	12-11-2008
20090263322	OCTAHYDRO-INDOLIZINE AND QUINOLIZINE AND HEXAHYDRO-PYRROLIZINES - The invention features substituted fused bicyclic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them to treat or prevent histamine-mediated diseases and conditions.	10-22-2009
20090298867	TRICYCLIC DELTA-OPIOID MODULATORS - The invention is directed to delta opioid receptor modulators. More specifically, the invention relates to tricyclic δ-opioid modulators. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions and methods of treating mild to severe pain and various diseases using compounds of the invention are also described.	12-03-2009
20100204284	HETERO-SUBSTITUTED ACETANILIDE DERIVATIVES AS ANALGESIC AGENTS - Hetero-substituted acetanilide derivatives are disclosed as analgesic agents. The compounds of the invention are useful in methods for treating a disease or condition in a mammal characterized by pain and/or fever.	08-12-2010

John T. Carson, Pennington, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090017893	Digital lottery game control system - The present invention relates to a system and method for purchase, activation and use of a pre-paid lottery voucher for purchase and play of electronic lottery tickets on an electronic device. The pre-paid lottery vouchers act as a recording device for all transactions associated with the lottery voucher. Each electronic ticket purchased with the pre-paid lottery voucher is recorded against a unique voucher identification at a remote digital lottery game control system. The lottery voucher is issued in a predetermined amount for purchase of a predetermined number of electronic lottery tickets. The lottery voucher can be generated for a specific electronic lottery product, such as an electronic instant ticket, an electronic draw ticket, an electronic instant draw ticket and the like. Each electronic ticket purchased with the pre-paid lottery voucher and any winnings are recorded against the unique voucher identification. Players can access the history of the lottery voucher to determine how many plays have been used, how many plays are remaining, the games played, and the total value of prizes won. Players can play through the number of electronic tickets that the pre-paid voucher entitles them to and then redeem the pre-paid voucher for any winnings that the lottery voucher is entitled to, or the player can discontinue play and redeem the pre-paid lottery voucher for the value of any remaining plays and the value of any previous winnings. Winnings can only be redeemed for payout at an authorized lottery redemption agent and cannot be used for purchase of additional electronic lottery tickets, thereby providing a play responsibly feature.	01-15-2009

Jonathan Carson, Germantown, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110055940	Therapeutic Inhibitors of PAI-1 Function Methods of Their Use - The invention relates to mammalian PAI-I ligands and modulators. In particular, the invention relates to polypeptides, polypeptide compositions and polynucleotides that encode polypeptides that are ligands and/or modulators of PAI-I. The invention also relates to polyligands that are homopolyligands or heteropolyligands that modulate PAI-I activity. The invention also relates to ligands and polyligands localized to a region of a cell. The invention also relates to localization tethers and promoter sequences that can be used to provide spatial control of the PAI-I ligands and polyligands. The invention also relates to inducible gene switches that can be used to provide temporal control of the PAI-I ligands and polyligands. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing atherosclerosis. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing fibrosis.	03-03-2011

Jonathan Carson, Blacksburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100279378	MEK Ligands and Polynucleotides Encoding MEK Ligands - The invention relates to kinase ligands and polyligands. In particular, the invention relates to ligands, homopolyligands, and heteropolyligands that modulate MEK activity. The ligands and polyligands are utilized as research tools or as therapeutics. The invention includes linkage of the ligands, homopolyligands, and heteropolyligands to a cellular localization signal, epitope tag and/or a reporter. The invention also includes polynucleotides encoding the ligands and polyligands.	11-04-2010

Kevin Carson, Marysville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047643	Method and Apparatus for Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of a Group - The present invention provides a method and system for improving an effectiveness and efficiency of a group having two or more individuals by (a) receiving data for each individual in the group relating to the effectiveness and efficiency of the group, (b) analyzing the received data, (c) providing an assessment of each individual and the group based on the analyzed data, and (d) repeating steps (a), (b) and (c) after a specified time period. The assessment includes three or more assessment outputs selected from a group comprising a FEMA overview, a Belbin team map, a learning cycle scorecard, a participation timeline, an equality index, a power gap and a decision stream analysis. The method can be implemented using a computer readable medium encoded with a computer program wherein the steps are performed by one or more code segments.	02-19-2009

Larry J. Carson, Maplewood, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080264849	SINGLE PASS METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A TARGET MOLECULE FROM A LIQUID MIXTURE - A single pass simulated moving bed apparatus and methods are described for continuously separating a target molecule from a liquid mixture, using a simulated moving bed system. The simulated moving bed system includes a plurality of filter cartridge modules in serial fluid communication. Each filter cartridge module includes a volume of stationary phase particulates adjacent a porous substrate layer. The volume of stationary phase particulates has a bed height of less than 1 centimeter.	10-30-2008
20100024652	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING AIR PURIFICATION EFFICIENCY - Disclosed are apparatus, system, and method for enhancing air purification efficiency regarding a gaseous medium passing through an opening. Included is a high voltage source that creates an effective voltage field across the opening; and at least one charge bleeding element constructed and arranged to maintain an effective voltage field across the opening.	02-04-2010

Mark S. Carson, St. Petersburg, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110153526	Static Ad Frame - A static ad frame used vertically and horizontally around the viewing area of a flat panel television or digital display to advertise, promote, market, and/or convey a message to individuals viewing content on the associated flat panel television or digital display via images and/or words printed on the frame's exposed front surface. It is preferably made from lightweight and rigid signboard material, and is attached to the front of the flat panel television or digital display via fastening means. No loss of functionality in the associated flat panel television or digital display occurs, or degradation of performance, as a result of signboard use. Content on the signboard is seen both actively and passively by viewers of the associated flat panel television or digital display. Optionally, a permanent message, an erasable surface that facilitates impromptu/dynamic messaging, lightweight cutouts creating 3-dimensional effects, and accommodation for infrared relay devices, may also be provided.	06-23-2011

Mark Steven Carson, St. Petersburg, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228621	Method of Using a Flat Panel Television to Deliver Digital Content to a Targeted Demographic - A method of using a digital content display frame around a flat panel television that allows advertisers to use the attention-capturing power of television to reach a targeted demographic with content rich, high definition media in any location where a flat panel television is, or could be, located. Dynamic digital content is displayed on the centrally-located flat panel television, including plasma and LCD televisions, and/or on any combination of the display panels in the frame around it, which preferably comprises four panels in a rectangular configuration, but is not limited thereto. Digital content on any of the display panels can be independent or unified with any other panel, and/or the television. Content management of the displayed digital content can be remotely accomplished via one or more web interfaces, as well as locally via on-board USB, Cat5 wiring, firewire-type technology, and/or other means allowing quick upload of local content.	09-09-2010

Matthew A. Carson, Lockport, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110174895	Snow Making Apparatus and Method - A low energy snow making gun having at least one but preferably three operational stages each having at least one pair of small aperture water outlets which are oriented at a divergent angle to generate a respective pair of narrow angled water droplet streams which do not interfere with each other until they have reached a distance from the gun. A second pair of water outlets may be provided on each stage with each pair on each stage oriented at a divergent angle to maintain singularity of the streams over a distance thereby increasing the throwing power of the gun.	07-21-2011

Matthew William Carson, Fishers, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100069425	GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR MODULATOR AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides Compound (I): Compound (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) in combination with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, or diluents; and methods for the treatment of inflammatory and immune disorders comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of Compound (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.	03-18-2010
20100280062	(E)-N--METHANESULFONAMIDE AS GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR MODULATOR FOR THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - The present invention provides Compound (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) in combination with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, or diluents; and discloses methods for the treatment of inflammatory and immune disorders comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of Compound (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.	11-04-2010

Michael Sean Carson, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236641	Water Retaining Case for Umbrella - The present invention is an apparatus for transporting a wet umbrella that limits the movement of water collected from an umbrella. A case is provided that contains an outer shell to form a barrier to water migration. Disposed within the shell is an absorbent material to control or limit migration of water from the surface of the canopy.	10-02-2008

Murray N. Carson, Essex, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124253	CNT-INFUSED FIBERS IN CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITES - A carbon/carbon (C/C) composite includes a carbon matrix and a non-woven, carbon nanotube (CNT)-infused carbon fiber material. Where woven materials are employed, CNTs are infused on a parent carbon fiber material in a non-woven state. A C/C composite includes a barrier coating on the CNT-infused fiber material. An article is constructed from these (C/C) composites. A method of making a C/C composite includes winding a continuous CNT-infused carbon fiber about a template structure and forming a carbon matrix to provide an initial C/C composite or by dispersing chopped CNT-infused carbon fibers in a carbon matrix precursor to provide a mixture, placing the mixture in a mold, and forming a carbon matrix to provide an initial C/C composite.	05-26-2011
20110124483	CERAMIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS CONTAINING CARBON NANOTUBE-INFUSED FIBER MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - In various embodiments, composite materials containing a ceramic matrix and a carbon nanotube-infused fiber material are described herein. Illustrative ceramic matrices include, for example, binary, ternary and quaternary metal or non-metal borides, oxides, nitrides and carbides. The ceramic matrix can also be a cement. The fiber materials can be continuous or chopped fibers and include, for example, glass fibers, carbon fibers, metal fibers, ceramic fibers, organic fibers, silicon carbide fibers, boron carbide fibers, silicon nitride fibers and aluminum oxide fibers. The composite materials can further include a passivation layer overcoating at least the carbon nanotube-infused fiber material and, optionally, the plurality of carbon nanotubes. The fiber material can be distributed uniformly, non-uniformly or in a gradient manner in the ceramic matrix. Non-uniform distributions may be used to form impart different mechanical, electrical or thermal properties to different regions of the ceramic matrix.	05-26-2011

Patricia Carson, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241234	PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF AN ANHYDRATE CRYSTAL FORM OF 2-(3-FLUORO-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)-7-VINYL-1,3-BENZOXAZOL-5-OL - The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical formulations of an anhydrate crystal form of an estrogen receptor modulator, and pharmaceutical compositions and preparative processes thereof.	10-02-2008
20090239920	PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF AN ANHYDRATE CRYSTAL FORM OF 2-(3-FLUORO-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)-7-VINYL-1,3-BENZOXAZOL-5-OL - The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical formulations of an anhydrate crystal form of an estrogen receptor modulator, and pharmaceutical compositions and preparative processes thereof.	09-24-2009

Paul Carson, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080221647	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - A system and method for monitoring photodynamic therapy of a target tissue, where the target tissue contains a photosensitizing substance, include a first light source configured to deliver light to the target tissue, the first light source having a wavelength capable of exciting the photosensitizing substance. An ultrasonic transducer receives photoacoustic signals generated due to optical absorption of light energy by the target tissue, and a control unit in communication with the ultrasonic transducer reconstructs photoacoustic tomographic images from the received photoacoustic signals to provide an indication of optical energy deposition due to the photosensitizing substance in the target tissue.	09-11-2008
20090054763	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPECTROSCOPIC PHOTOACOUSTIC TOMOGRAPHY - A system and method for spectroscopic photoacoustic tomography of a sample include at least one light source configured to deliver light pulses at two or more different wavelengths to the sample. An ultrasonic transducer is disposed adjacent to the sample for receiving photoacoustic signals generated due to optical absorption of the light pulses by the sample. A control system is provided in communication with the ultrasonic transducer for reconstructing photoacoustic tomographic images from the received photoacoustic signals, wherein upon application of light pulses of two or more different wavelengths to the sample, the control system is configured to determine the local spectroscopic absorption of substances at any location in the sample. The system may further provide for one or more of ultrasound imaging. Doppler ultrasound imaging, and diffuse optical imaging of the sample.	02-26-2009

Paul L. Carson, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080287799	Method and apparatus for measuring volumetric flow - An ultrasound system comprises an ultrasound probe, a user interface and a processor. The ultrasound probe comprises a transducer face emitting ultrasound beams into a patient. The probe acquires a volume of ultrasound data comprising a blood vessel. The user interface defines a surface on an image that is based on the volume. The surface bisects the blood vessel and further comprises a plurality of points where at least some of the points are located at unequal distances with respect to the transducer face. The processor is configured to steer a subset of the ultrasound beams to intersect the surface at a 90 degree angle and calculate volumetric flow information through the blood vessel based on the ultrasound data corresponding to the surface.	11-20-2008

Peter Carson, Chevy Chase, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080226752	KITS OF HYDRALAZINE COMPOUNDS AND ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE AND/OR ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE - The present invention provides methods of treating and preventing mortality associated with heart failure in an African American patient with hypertension and improving oxygen consumption, quality of life and exercise tolerance by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one hydralazine compound and at least one of isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate, and, optionally, one or more compounds, such as, for example, a digitalis, a diuretic compound, or a compound used to treat cardiovascular diseases. In the present invention, the hydralazine compound is preferably hydralazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Preferred methods of the invention comprise administering hydralazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and isosorbide dinitrate.	09-18-2008

Randy J. Carson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240171	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING GAIT AND PROVIDING REAL-TIME FEEDBACK ON GAIT ASYMMETRY - A method and system for analyzing gait asymmetry between left and right feet of individuals by measuring and comparing stance phase time and/or stance phase force between left and right feet during gait, and providing real-time sensory feedback if stance phase time/force inequality exceeds a predetermined threshold.	09-24-2009

Richard Carson, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238232	Method of Protecting Semiconductor Chips from Mechanical and ESD Damage During Handling - A method and apparatus are provided for protecting a semiconductor device from damage. The method may include the steps of providing an active semiconductor device on a surface of a semiconductor substrate where the active device is surrounded by an inactive semiconductor area, and providing a soft metallic guard element in the inactive semiconductor area around at least a portion of the periphery of the active device wherein the metallic guard element is connected to ground potential and not to the active device.	09-24-2009

Robert Carson, Memphis, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249570	Adjustable multi-axial spinal coupling assemblies - Coupling assemblies and systems and methods are provided with an anchor member movably coupled with a receiver member extending along a receiver axis. A seat member is movable in the receiver member to assume any one of a plurality of orientations corresponding to an orientation of a connecting element extending through the receiver member transversely to the receiver axis.	10-09-2008

Robert G. Carson, Memphis, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090287255	Methods and Devices for insertion of Tethers Through Subcutaneous Screw Heads - A method of securing vertebrae includes inserting a first pedicle screw into a first pedicle of a first vertebra. The first pedicle screw includes a first channel running perpendicular to a first central axis of the first pedicle screw. The first pedicle screw has a first engagement structure. The method further includes inserting a second pedicle screw into a second pedicle of a second vertebra. The second pedicle screw includes a second channel running perpendicular to a second central axis of the second pedicle screw. The second pedicle screw has a second engagement structure. The method also includes inserting a guidewire through the first and second channels, threading a tether attached to an end of the guidewire through the first and second channels, securing the tether to the first pedicle screw, applying tension to the tether, and securing the tether to the second pedicle screw.	11-19-2009

Rolland W. Carson, Middletown, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110091539	Micronized Tanaproget and Compositions Containing Same - The present invention provides compositions, desirably pharmaceutical compositions, containing micronized tanaproget. The compositions can also contain microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous lactose, and magnesium stearate; or can contain microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, and magnesium stearate. The compositions are useful in contraception and hormone replacement therapy and in the treatment and/or prevention of uterine myometrial fibroids, benign prostatic hypertrophy, benign and malignant neoplastic disease, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and carcinomas and adenocarcinomas of the pituitary, endometrium, kidney, ovary, breast, colon, and prostate and other hormone-dependent tumors, and in the preparation of medicaments useful therefor. Additional uses include stimulation of food intake.	04-21-2011

Rolland W. Carson, Tomkins Cove, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241234	PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF AN ANHYDRATE CRYSTAL FORM OF 2-(3-FLUORO-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)-7-VINYL-1,3-BENZOXAZOL-5-OL - The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical formulations of an anhydrate crystal form of an estrogen receptor modulator, and pharmaceutical compositions and preparative processes thereof.	10-02-2008
20090239920	PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF AN ANHYDRATE CRYSTAL FORM OF 2-(3-FLUORO-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)-7-VINYL-1,3-BENZOXAZOL-5-OL - The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical formulations of an anhydrate crystal form of an estrogen receptor modulator, and pharmaceutical compositions and preparative processes thereof.	09-24-2009

Ronald S. Carson, Renton, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090080368	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL DATA SERVICES AND LIVE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING TO MOBILE PLATFORMS - A system for bi-directional data content transfer between a plurality of mobile platforms, such as aircraft or cruise ships, and a ground-based control segment. The system includes the ground-based control segment, a space segment and a mobile system disposed on each mobile platform. The ground-based control segment includes an antenna which is used to transmit encoded RF signals representative of data content to the space segment. The space segment includes a plurality of satellite transponders, with one of the transponders being designated by the ground-based control segment to transpond the encoded RF signals to the mobile system. The mobile system includes steerable receive and transmit antennas. The receive antenna receives the encoded RF signals from the satellite transponder, which are thereafter decoded, demodulated, D/A converted by a communications subsystem and transmitted to a server. The server filters off that data content not requested by any occupants on the mobile system. A local area network (LAN) receives the remaining data content and provides same to individual users on the mobile platform in accordance with previously submitted programming requests or data input by the users at access stations associated independently with each user. The transmit antenna is used to transmit data content from laptop computers, PDAs or other user electronic devices coupled to the access stations back to the designated satellite transponder. The satellite transponder then transponds the data back to the antenna of the ground-based control segment.	03-26-2009

Scott Michael Carson, Mason, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100251696	PLASMA ENHANCED RAPIDLY EXPANDED GAS TURBINE ENGINE TRANSITION DUCT - A plasma enhanced rapidly expanded duct system includes a gas turbine engine inter-turbine transition duct having radially spaced apart conical inner and outer duct walls extending axially between a duct inlet and a duct outlet. A conical plasma generator produces a conical plasma along the outer duct wall. An exemplary embodiment of the conical plasma generator is mounted to the outer duct wall and including radially inner and outer electrodes separated by a dielectric material. The dielectric material is disposed within a conical groove in a radially inwardly facing surface of the outer duct wall. An AC power supply is connected to the electrodes to supply a high voltage AC potential to the electrodes.	10-07-2010

Shahinaz Nabih Carson, Belmont, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090031308	Method And Apparatus For Executing Multiple Simulations on a Supercomputer - A supercomputer processing system is provided that is configured to execute a plurality of simulations through transaction processing. The supercomputer processing system includes a supercomputer configured to execute a first simulation of the plurality of simulations and generate an output based upon execution of the first simulation, and a transaction hub. The transaction hub includes a relational database configured to store the output of the first simulation, and an application server having a service-oriented architecture (SOA) that supports an event triggering service. The event triggering service is configured to detect the output of the first simulation and automatically trigger the supercomputer to execute a second simulation of the plurality of simulations using the output of the first simulation stored in the relational database.	01-29-2009

Sonny L. Carson, Flint, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100146871	Recreational vehicle portable deck - The present invention is a free standing portable deck for use with recreational vehicles. The deck further comprises a polygonal shape lower support frame. The support frame further comprises a plurality of removably interconnected rails. A flat planar platform portion is being removably mounted upon the lower support frame. A plurality of leg members are being disposed underneath the lower support frame at each corner such that the platform portion is held in a substantially level position at a predetermined height in relation to the recreational vehicle door. Each leg member is removably connected to each corner of the lower support frame. The upper support frame is removably connected to the lower support frame and extends linearly upward. At least one step means provides for ingressing and regressing onto the platform portion. The at least one step means is located at a predetermined distance from the lower support frame and at a predetermined height in relation to the ground level. The upper support frame forms a partial enclosure of the platform portion. Disassembly means is provided for completely disconnecting the deck for easy storage.	06-17-2010

Stephen W. Carson, Coatesville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100234642	NAPHTHENIC HYDROCARBON ADDITIVES FOR DIARYL PHOSPHIDE SALT FORMATION - The invention relates to the use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) such as naphthalene and its alkyl, aryl, or heteroatom substituted analogs, that act as catalysts in the presence of an alkali metal (Li, K, Na) for the reduction of electron-deficient and electron-rich triaryl phosphines to their corresponding alkali metal diaryl phosphide salts. The process is also useful for the catalysis of triaryl phosphine chalcogen adducts such as the sulfides, oxides, and selenides, diaryl(halo)phosphines, triaryl phosphine-borane adducts, and tetra-aryl bis(phosphines) that can also be reduced to their corresponding alkali metal diaryl phosphide salts. The invention also relates to small molecule PAHs and polymer tethered PAHs naphthenics.	09-16-2010

Steven L. Carson, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090082893	METHOD FOR CONSISTENT UPDATES TO AUTOMATED PROCESS CONTROL (APC) MODELS WITH PARTITIONING ALONG MULTIPLE COMPONENTS - Methods for consistent updates to APC models with partitioning along multiple components are generally described. In one example, a method includes acquiring measurement data from one or more semiconductor wafers of a processed first lot, the data having a plurality of contexts, applying a model having parameters with partitioning along the contexts to the measurement data; and applying a constraint on a subset of the model parameters such that the subset remains centered around zero to provide consistent updates for automated process control of lots processed after the first lot.	03-26-2009

Sylvia H. Carson, Lake Wales, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110185751	Hybrid air conditioning system - A hybrid air system is provided for conditioning the air in a building and includes first and second independent air conditioning systems, one system having a larger capacity than the other and an independent dehumidifier each work independently and together to control the air on the inside of a building. The hybrid system improves air comfort while increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs and use of energy.	08-04-2011

Terri J. Carson, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100068958	CURABLE EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED ADHESION TO METAL SUBSTRATES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Thermosettable compositions are described having improved adhesion to metal substrates when cured comprising (a) at least one curable epoxy resin; (b) at least one hardener, each hardener having less than 1 primary amine group per molecule and not more than 1 secondary amine group per molecule, the hardener(s) comprising at least one polyhydroxy hydrocarbon, hydrocarbon capable of generating multiple hydroxy groups per molecule during curing of the thermosettable material, or poly(acid anhydride)hydrocarbon other than a blend of (1) a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and a vinyl compound and (2) a copolymer of an ethylenically unsaturated anhydride and an elastomer, and (c) at least one triblock copolymer comprising at least one elastomeric block and at least one acrylic block. Processes for making a coated article, a fiber-reinforced composite article, prepregs and laminates using the thermosettable compositions are also described, which are useful for making coated articles, fiber-reinforced composites, prepregs, laminates and printed wiring boards.	03-18-2010

Travis D. Carson, Columbia, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100108959	MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ANISOTROPICALLY-ORDERED SOLIDS - The invention provides materials and methods for making anisotropic solids which may be in the form of films, layers, shaped elements, and other shaped articles. The methods provide anisotropic solids without the need for rolling, rubbing, or stretching to impart orientational alignment of the molecules of the solid. The methods employ organic or organometallic compounds which are soluble orienting molecules. The solvent or solvent system must be sufficiently volatile to be removed without disruption of the molecular orientation. The soluble orienting molecules include those containing one or more hydrophilic and/or ionic groups and the solvent or solvent system can be a polar organic solvent or solvent system or an aqueous solvent or solvent system. The invention also provides novel compounds having quaterrylene, perylene and naphthalene ring systems carrying one or more hydrophilic and/or ionic groups. These novel compounds can exhibit useful absorption and fluorescence properties in solution and in the solid phase and can exhibit useful liquid crystalline properties.	05-06-2010

Travis Lee Carson, Rock Springs, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100236773	THERMOELECTRIC DRIVEN GAS WELL HEAT PUMP - A system for providing heat to natural gas well pipes and equipment uses a thermoelectric generator to supply electricity to a motor and gear pump. The thermoelectric generator drives a DC brushless motor and gear pump in order to circulate heated glycol from a dehydrator through a heating tube to thereby heat the pipes and equipment. Batteries may be used to buffer the power supply to prevent overloading the thermoelectric generator.	09-23-2010

William S. Carson, Lake Wales, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110185751	Hybrid air conditioning system - A hybrid air system is provided for conditioning the air in a building and includes first and second independent air conditioning systems, one system having a larger capacity than the other and an independent dehumidifier each work independently and together to control the air on the inside of a building. The hybrid system improves air comfort while increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs and use of energy.	08-04-2011

William V. Carson, Avon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110039047	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING THERMOPLASTIC-COMPOSITE TUBING - A system and method for forming thermoplastic-carbon fiber composite tubing is described. A non-continuous thermoplastic-carbon fiber composite sleeve capable of being formed into a tubular product, a method for forming a tubular product, and a tubular product fabricated from thermoplastic-carbon fiber composite is described. The sleeve may include at least one non-continuous thermoplastic fiber strand that may be interwoven with at least one carbon fiber. The method may include the steps of weaving the material into at least one sleeve to be processed, positioning a bladder within the sleeve to create a work piece, and placing the work piece in a mold. The mold may be heated and the bladder may be pressurized to form a tubular product. The resulting tubular product may be fabricated from thermoplastic carbon fiber composite with improved physical properties.	02-17-2011

William W. Carson, Hopkinton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100000943	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESOLVATING FLOWING LIQUID - Methods and apparatus for desolvating flowing liquid streams while retaining temporal resolution of dissolved substrates are disclosed. A novel small-scale self-regulating spray dryer preserves temporal resolution while desolvating a liquid chromatography eluent stream and depositing the solute onto an optical surface for infrared spectrographic analysis. The liquid eluent is pumped through a heated nebulizer to create a high-speed jet of solute containing liquid and solvent vapor. This jet is directed circumferentially inside a hot cylindrical cavity. Centrifugal force causes the larger liquid droplets to travel along the outer diameter of the cavity. The cavity surface is heated to cause the droplets to film boil. Film boiling reduces droplet contact with the cavity surface thereby retaining the solute in the droplets. The solute temperature is limited by controlling the pressure into which the solvent evaporates from the droplets. When the droplets are sufficiently small, Stokes drag from the exiting solvent vapor carries the droplets out through the center of the cylindrical cavity. After exiting, the superheated solvent vapor further dries the droplets. Solvent vapor is removed by condensation onto a cooled surface. A freezing point reducing agent may be added to improve removal of solvent condensate. Stokes drag from a non-condensable gas maintains the dried droplets in suspension. This suspension travels through an orifice that focuses the impaction of the dried droplets onto the optical surface for infrared analysis. The deposition surface is in an evacuated chamber and is temperature controlled to freeze liquid solutes yet allowing sublimation of residual solvent.	01-07-2010
20110149289	APPARATUS FOR SENSING OF CHLORINE DIOXIDE - The instant invention provides apparatuses for measuring the level or concentration of chlorine dioxide gas in a sample and methods of using the same. One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for measuring a concentration of a chlorine dioxide gas in a sample. The apparatus includes a light emitting diode (LED), a light sensor, and a flow path between the LED and the light sensor, and a filter configured to remove chlorine dioxide from a reference stream. The flow path is capable of containing a sample. The sensor is capable of measuring the level of chlorine dioxide in the sample and the reference stream.	06-23-2011