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Alan B. Cash, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080279786Method for Extending Lifespan Delaying the Onset of Age-Related Disease - A method and composition for extending the lifespan of an individual and delaying the onset of age-related disease is provided. The method includes the administration of an effective dose of oxaloacetate, wherein the oxaloacetate acts to mimic the cellular conditions obtained under caloric restriction to provide similar benefits. The invention further includes methods and compositions for reducing the incidence or treatment of cancer. Compositions and methods for reducing body fat by administering an effective amount of oxaloacetate are likewise provided. Compositions for DNA repair in UV damaged cells is provided are also provided. Similarly, a method for treating a hang-over comprising administering an effective amount of oxaloacetate is disclosed.11-13-2008

Alan Brian Cash, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110064679OXALOACETIC ACID AND SALTS OF OXALOACETIC ACID AS A FLAVOR, AN ACIDIZING AND A PRESERVATIVE AGENTS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND USING SAME - Provided herein is a method for flavoring an ingestible composition with an organoleptically effective amount of the flavoring agent. The flavoring agent may be used in a wide variety of ingestible vehicles such as chewing gum compositions, hard and soft confections, toothpaste, dairy products, beverage products including juice drinks and juice products, green vegetable and chicken products, salad dressings, deserts, bottled water, frozen treats and the like. The present invention also pertains to an ingestible composition comprising an ingestible vehicle and an organoleptically effective amount of the purified flavoring agent. The present invention also pertains to oxaloacetic acid and salts of oxaloacetic acid, represented by the formula, HOOCCH2CO—COOH and salts of the same. The invention further uses oxaloacetic acid and salts of oxaloacetic acid as a method to preservative in the preparation of ingestible compositions, without increase in toxicity. The invention further uses oxaloacetic acid as a ingestible acidizer, without increase in toxicity.03-17-2011

Audwin Cash, Stuart, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110309753MODULATED LIGHT DETECTION SYSTEM - A lighting system distinguishes between light from natural and manmade sources to prevent the system's light source from being inadvertently deactivated due to light received from manmade light sources. A sensor converts received light into electrical energy. The system light source and/or some other external light source can emit light with a modulation. The system includes a modulation detector that can detect the modulation in the electrical energy received from the sensor. A system controller selectively adjusts the flow of electrical energy to the system light source responsive to the electrical signals from the sensor. The controller adjusts the flow of electrical energy in response to the non-modulated component of the electrical signals from the sensor. The controller does not adjust the flow of electrical energy in response to the modulated component of the electrical signals from the sensor.12-22-2011

Audwin Cash, Port St. Lucie, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100117620METHOD OF LOAD SHEDDING TO REDUCE THE TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION OF A LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of determining a setpoint of a load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered to an electrical load located in a space, the method comprising the steps of initially setting the value of the setpoint equal to a desired level; limiting the value of the setpoint to an occupied high-end trim if the space is occupied; limiting the value of the setpoint to a daylighting high-end trim determined by a daylighting procedure; and subsequently reducing the value of the setpoint in response to a load shed parameter.05-13-2010
20100117621METHOD OF LOAD SHEDDING TO REDUCE THE TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION OF A LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of determining a setpoint of a load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered to an electrical load located in a space, the method comprising the steps of initially setting the value of the setpoint equal to a desired level; limiting the value of the setpoint to an occupied high-end trim if the space is occupied; limiting the value of the setpoint to a daylighting high-end trim determined by a daylighting procedure; and subsequently reducing the value of the setpoint in response to a load shed parameter.05-13-2010

Audwin W. Cash, Bethlehem, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090184840DEFAULT CONFIGURATION FOR A LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A processing circuit for providing electronic photosensor information over a communication link. The processing circuit comprises a photosensor input circuit adapted to be directly coupled to a photosensor for receiving the electronic photosensor information from the photosensor. Further, a communication port is provided that allows for transmitting and receiving messages over the communication link. Moreover, a processor is provided that is coupled to the photosensor input circuit and the communication port. The processor determines whether the processor is operating in a default configuration, and broadcasts the electronic photosensor information on the communication link if the processor is operating in the default configuration.07-23-2009

Patent applications by Audwin W. Cash, Bethlehem, PA US

Audwin W. Cash, Port St. Lucie, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110115293METHOD FOR REPLACING A LOAD CONTROL DEVICE OF A LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention regards a system and method for using a handheld programming device to configure a lighting control system wirelessly. In one embodiment, at least one device configured with a processing section is installed in the lighting control system. A communications receiver that is operable to receive a signal from the handheld programming device is also installed in the lighting control system, wherein the signal includes an instruction for configuring the lighting control system. Further, the signal is wirelessly sent from the handheld programming device to the communications receiver, and the instruction is transmitted from the communications receiver to a device in the system. The instruction functions to configure the lighting control system.05-19-2011

Brian Cash, Sisters, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110251750VEHICLE EMISSION MANAGER AND CREDITS BANK - Embodiments of the present invention provide for systems, apparatuses, and methods for use in determining greenhouse gas emissions from a particular vehicle and managing associated emission reduction credits. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.10-13-2011

Carlton Cash, Westampton, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090090483Control of casting machine - Control is provided over the pouring of iron in the casting of iron pipe in a centrifugal casting machine. The initial flow of molten iron from the pouring ladle into the trough actuates an electric eye. A second electric eye is actuated when the molten iron has filled the pouring ladle. The centrifugal casting machine is rolled up to surround the trough, the bell end of the pipe to be formed being at the end of the trough. The molten iron is poured into the casting machine trough and flows into the bell section of the pipe being cast. The casting machine is then moved away from the trough end to form the rest of the pipe.04-09-2009

Charles Robert Cash, New Albany, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120109791CASH MANAGEMENT OF SELF-SERVICE TRANSACTIONAL DEVICES - Devices and techniques for cash management of self-service transactional terminals are provided. Cash flow, cash holding cost, and cash service cost data, associated with one or more self-service transactional devices are received. An optimal cash reset value and associated interval between services calls may be calculated based on the cash flow data, the cash holding cost data, and the cash service cost data. The cash reset value being the amount of cash left in each of the one or more self-service transactional devices after a service call.05-03-2012

Dennis R. Cash, Novato, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120067775Two-stage, close-coupled, dual-catalytic heavy oil hydroconversion process - A process for the production of high yields of high quality products from heavy hydrocarbonaceous feedstock is provided comprising a two-stage, close-coupled process, wherein the first stage comprises a thermal-catalytic zone into which is introduced a mixture comprising the feedstock, coal, dispersed catalyst, and hydrogen; and the second, close-coupled stage comprises a catalytic-hydrotreating zone into which substantially all the effluent from the first stage is directly passed and processed under hydrotreating conditions.03-22-2012

Donald W. Cash, Dunwoody, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080201362DATA TRANSFER AND SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM - A data transmission system is disclosed which optimizes transfer and updates of information between systems by providing difference information between the systems. The system transmits data packages having instructions for manipulating user data. The data packages include a header identifying the respective packages, as well as transaction objects for effecting a change to user data on a device having object instructions.08-21-2008
20090055464Data transfer and synchronization system - A system and method for synchronizing devices which can couple to the Internet, or any network. In one aspect a system for synchronizing data between a first system and a second system is provided. The system includes a first sync engine on the first system interfacing with data on the first system to provide difference information. A data store is coupled to the network and in communication with the first and second systems. A second sync engine is provided on the second system coupled to receive the difference information from the data store via the network, and interface with data on the second system to update said data on the second system with said difference information. Difference information is transmitted to the data store by the first sync engine and received from the data store from the second sync engine.02-26-2009
20110269424DATA TRANSFER AND SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to the transference of data between two systems independent of the form in which the data is kept on the respective systems, and in particular to providing an efficient means of communicating data between systems and devices. It further relates to a system for allowing users to provide other individuals with a personalized representation of the user in a network environment, such as a cellular telephone network and the backup and restoration of data stored in a wireless telephone, and in particular a mobile telephone having data storage capabilities.11-03-2011

Patent applications by Donald W. Cash, Dunwoody, GA US

Edwin A. Cash, Westhoff, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100218678Gas Treating Method And Apparatus - A method and apparatus for treating natural gas comprises a contactor having a manifold for spreading gas in the contactor vessel, a plurality of perforated plates above the manifold, a spray system for spraying a treating liquid into an upwardly rising column of gas and a liquid level controller for maintaining the treating liquid above the perforated plates. Gas and liquid from the contactor pass through a cooler and are then separated. A treating liquid regeneration system receives the treating liquid and flashes the liquid at low pressure to separate hydrocarbon gases, hydrocarbon liquid and treating liquid. The treating liquid is regenerated by heating and flashing off contaminant gases and is ultimately redelivered to the contactor.09-02-2010

Glenn Lawrence Cash, Matawan, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090066852Methods for Reducing Channel Change Times in a Digital Video Apparatus - A digital video apparatus provides reduced channel change times. According to an exemplary embodiment, the digital video apparatus includes at least one receiver for receiving first and second video streams representing the same program, wherein the first video stream has at least one characteristic different from the second video stream; a first signal processor for processing the first video stream to generate a first processed video stream; a second signal processor for processing the second video stream to generate a second processed video stream having a delay with respect to the first processed video stream; a renderer for rendering the second processed video stream responsive to a channel change command; and a switch for switching from the second processed video stream to the first processed video stream after the renderer begins rendering the second processed video stream, and thereby causing the renderer to begin rendering the first processed video stream.03-12-2009

Gregory L. Cash, Mount Ida, AR US

Heather L. Cash, Owens Cross Roads, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100172922Expression and Purification of HIP/PAP and Uses Therefor - The present invention relates to methods of compositions comprising RegIII and HIP/PAP proteins, including the use of such proteins as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.07-08-2010
20110229435EXPRESSION AND PURIFICATION OF HIP/PAP AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates to methods of compositions comprising RegIII and HIP/PAP proteins, including the use of such proteins as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.09-22-2011

Heather S. Cash, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100088601Providing Help Information - A computer-implemented method for providing content includes extracting preconfigured content from an application; selecting, from second content associated with the application, a plurality of portions of the second content using the extracted preconfigured content; ranking the plurality of portions based at least in part on the preconfigured content; and associating a reference with the preconfigured content in the application such that the reference is displayed with the application, the reference providing user navigation to at least one of the plurality of portions selected based on the ranking.04-08-2010

Irene Cash, Mcfarland, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100149094Snow Globe Interface for Electronic Weather Report - A portable computing device for displaying weather information. The device includes a transceiver configured to send and receive weather information, a display controller configured to generate a weather scene display including the weather information based on a received shaking input provide to the portable computing device and a display configured to present the generated weather scene display. The display controller is configured to display flitter configured to obscure the generated weather scene display during the receiving of the weather information and/or updating of the generated weather scene display.06-17-2010

Irene S. Cash, Mcfarland, WI US

John W. Cash, Dallas, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080250759PACKAGING MACHINE WITH GLUING STATION AND FOLDING STATION - An apparatus for forming an end closure structure of a carton. The end closure structure is formed from minor end flaps and major end flaps. The apparatus includes a carton conveyor for transferring the carton in a flow direction along a carton conveyor path, a major end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the major end flaps in an outwardly upright position, a minor end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the minor end flaps in an inwardly folded position, and a gluing station for applying adhesive to the major and minor end flaps.10-16-2008
20080254961PACKAGING MACHINE WITH GLUING STATION AND FOLDING STATION - An apparatus for forming an end closure structure of a carton. The end closure structure is formed from minor end flaps and major end flaps. The apparatus includes a carton conveyor for transferring the carton in a flow direction along a carton conveyor path, a major end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the major end flaps in an outwardly upright position, a minor end flap retaining guide assembly for retaining the minor end flaps in an inwardly folded position, and a gluing station for applying adhesive to the major and minor end flaps.10-16-2008

Patent applications by John W. Cash, Dallas, GA US

Justin Cash, Burton, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090251035READY TO ASSEMBLY CABINET - A ready to assemble cabinet includes a first panel that has a first side that corresponds to a base panel and a second panel that has a second panel that corresponds to the second side of that base panel. Each of the first and second panels includes at least one dimension that is unique or different from a dimension on the other panel. These unique dimensions correspond with a specific side of the base panel to prevent incorrect assembly of the cabinet.10-08-2009

Karen Cash, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090250013Bird waste catcher for cage door - The bird waste catcher for a cage door is a device that is adapted for mounting on the door of a standard wire mesh birdcage. A pair of brackets attaches to the cage door with nuts and bolts and supports a detachable receptacle. The receptacle is mounted on the door of the birdcage for catching excrement and other debris created by a pet bird perched on top of the birdcage door.10-08-2009

Kevin M. Cash, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100258377ACOUSTIC COOLING MUFFLER FOR COMPUTING SYSTEMS - An acoustic cooling apparatus for a computing system, includes a cooling muffler comprising sidewalls and an endwall, the sidewalls being substantially parallel to each other, each sidewall being substantially perpendicular to the endwall at one end, the walls forming an enclosure having an open end opposing the endwall. Each sidewall includes an exhaust opening. At least a portion of the interior of each wall of the enclosure being covered by sound absorbing material for attenuating air cooling sound.10-14-2010
20110316706FILTER FOULING DETECTION USING COMPARATIVE TEMPERATURE RISE ANALYSIS - One embodiment involves detecting the fouling of an air filter used to filter airflow entering a computer system. An expected airflow rate is obtained from a current fan speed. An expected temperature rise between two positions is computed as a function of the expected airflow rate and the power consumption of heat-generating components, such as servers. An actual temperature rise is obtained from temperature sensors. An electronic alert is automatically generated in response to the actual temperature rise exceeding the expected temperature rise by a setpoint. Different setpoints may be used to trigger distinct electronic alerts.12-29-2011

Marcia Cash, Arlington, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120000361Composition and method for dust suppression wetting agent - This disclosure teaches a composition and process which makes it possible to remove floating particulates or prevent the dissemination or particulates, by the misting of a solution that readily captures any particulate material in the air. More specifically, the present disclosure teaches the composition and use of aromatic compounds that are semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) or slow evaporators in water-based carriers with surfactants as the misting/fogging agent for dust suppression. The particulate material is lowered to surfaces and removed by vacuuming, damp-wiping or using a dry cloth with a cationic charge (static cloth). This method can be achieved with neutral air pressure differentials in the work areas.01-05-2012

Marcia Celusnek Cash, Arlington, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301302Composition and method for dust suppression wetting agent - This disclosure teaches a composition and process which makes it possible to remove floating particulates or prevent the dissemination or particulates, by the misting of a solution that readily captures any particulate material in the air. More specifically, the present disclosure teaches the composition and use of aromatic compounds that are semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) or slow evaporators in water-based carriers with surfactants as the misting/fogging agent for dust suppression. The particulate material is lowered to surfaces and removed by vacuuming, damp-wiping or using a dry cloth with a cationic charge (static cloth). This method can be achieved with neutral air pressure differentials in the work areas.12-10-2009

Michael T. Cash, Timberlake, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080311675DYES HAVING RATIOMETRIC FLUORESCENCE RESPONSE FOR DETECTING METABOLITES - The presently disclosed subject matter provides thiol-reactive, environmentally sensitive fluorescent dyes, or fluorophores, which have an emission wavelength in the visible spectral region. When conjugated with a binding protein, the fluorophores exhibit a ratiometric response to one or more ligands or target analytes. The presently disclosed fluorophore-binding protein conjugates can be used to detect the presence of or amount of physiologically-important metabolites, such as glucose, fatty acids, and lactate, in biological samples.12-18-2008
20090104714VISUAL GLUCOSE SENSOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method for determining the presence or amount of one or more ligands or analytes in a sample including contacting the sample with a biosensor having an environmentally-sensitive dye conjugated to a binding member, wherein the biosensor compound exhibits a detectable color change as a result of binding to the ligand or analyte or as a result of a change in concentration of the ligand or analyte in the sample. The presently disclosed biosensors can be used to detect the presence of or amount of physiologically-important metabolites, such as glucose, fatty acids, and lactate, in biological samples.04-23-2009

Paul Cash, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090198163Traction apparatus and methods - A brace and traction device and associated methods of operation. In one embodiment, the device incorporates a forwardly open head and jaw brace which is adjustably supported vertically above a forwardly collar member. The brace and the collar member are adapted such that the brace is able to mate with the collar member while still being able to rotate to the subject's left and right while remaining planar to the collar member. Adjustment may be accomplished for example manually or via an electronic motor controlled by a control mechanism and microprocessor. The microprocessor may be adapted to store information regarding a user's sessions, and facilitate communication with patient and physician personal devices, thus sending these data from recorded sessions. The processor element may also be adapted to implement therapy sessions based on physician-entered program specifications, or based on pre-programmed specifications.08-06-2009

Robert Keith Cash, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110010977MAGAZINE QUICK-RELEASE BLOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatuses, methods, and kits are disclosed for preventing quick release of a magazine from a magazine well of a Sa vzor 58 rifle without the need to substantially disassemble the rifle, thereby providing a means to modify Sa vzor 58 rifles to bring such rifles within permissible limitations of certain local, state, and federal guns laws.01-20-2011

Ryan Cash, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110238251SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLES - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a geared traction drive system configured to drive a wheel of a vehicle, comprising: a driveshaft for transmitting power to the wheel; an electric drive motor for driving the driveshaft, the electric drive motor configured to receive signals from a vehicle dynamic control system to command a required speed; a gear reduction component for reducing the speed of the motor by a predetermined factor to a lower speed suitable for driving the wheel; and a drive electronics component that works with the electric drive motor to drive the wheel to the speed commanded by the vehicle dynamic control system.09-29-2011

Steve A. Cash, Overland Park, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110021998INTRAVENOUS SECUREMENT DEVICE WITH ADHESIVELY INTERCONNECTED ANCHORING COMPONENT AND PERMEABLE ADHESIVE STRIP - A catheter anchoring assembly includes a permeable adhesive strip, a platform for securing the catheter, and a flowable adhesive layer. The flowable adhesive layer adhesively secures the platform to the adhesive strip. The flowable adhesive is applied to one side of the strip with a skin-contacting adhesive on the opposite side of the strip. The flowable adhesive layer and strip are configured so that the flowable adhesive is spaced from the skin-contacting adhesive or, at the very least, is prevented from penetrating the skin-contacting adhesive. The flowable adhesive layer and strip also permit the assembly to be very flexible and, thus, comfortable for a patient to wear.01-27-2011
20110282294INTRAVENOUS SECUREMENT DEVICE WITH ADHESIVELY INTERCONNECTED ANCHORING COMPONENT AND PERMEABLE ADHESIVE STRIP - A catheter anchoring assembly includes a permeable adhesive strip, a platform for securing the catheter, and a flowable adhesive layer. The flowable adhesive layer adhesively secures the platform to the adhesive strip. The flowable adhesive is applied to one side of the strip with a skin-contacting adhesive on the opposite side of the strip. The flowable adhesive layer and strip are configured so that the flowable adhesive is spaced from the skin-contacting adhesive or, at the very least, is prevented from penetrating the skin-contacting adhesive. The flowable adhesive layer and strip also permit the assembly to be very flexible and, thus, comfortable for a patient to wear.11-17-2011
20120059328INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ANCHORING DEVICE - An intravenous catheter anchoring assembly is disclosed and includes a patient-contacting membrane, a platform, and a retaining strap for securing a catheter or tubing of an administration set to a patient. The strap is attached to the platform with adjustable pull-tabs that permit a variety of catheter shapes and sizes to be secured. The strap is also elastomeric so that the strap is stretchable and thereby grabs the secured catheter. The strap and platform further define a plurality of passageways that permit the catheter to be secured in a plurality of non-aligned directions.03-08-2012

Patent applications by Steve A. Cash, Overland Park, KS US

Vickie Cash, Cordova, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110174851Lunch Pack Bag - A backpack bag for food items comprising: a top flap, where said top flap provides a means to close the bag; interchangeable side panels; a back panel, where said back panel includes a pair of shoulder straps, where each panel includes insulated materials to limit heat transfer between the interior and exterior of the bag; and a means to adjust the length of the shoulder straps. In one exemplary embodiment, the means to adjust the length includes adjustable buckles. The side panels may include a mesh net that provides a means to store additional items. In another exemplary embodiment, the side panels may include a slot for the storage of a beverage bottle.07-21-2011

Wayne L. Cash, Goddard, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100172690ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR FOR TUBULAR FRAMES - An adjustable connector for elongated members is provided having a mount attached to a first elongated member, such as a chair support, and a tubular arm assembly pivotally connected to the mount and attached to a second elongated member, such as an umbrella or flag. The arm assembly is selectively positioned in relation to the mount by adjusting pegs that extend from the arm assembly and engage receivers in the mount. A tubular cam within the arm assembly is connected to a tubular sleeve on the exterior of the arm assembly. The sleeve is slid toward the mount causing the cam to disengage the pegs from the mount receivers permitting repositioning of the arm assembly from a position adjacent to the mount, through perpendicular to a position parallel to the mount. The connector may be collapsed and remain connected to the elongated members when not in use.07-08-2010