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Arthur Castle, Gaithersburg, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090220970MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY MODELING - The present invention is based on the elucidation of the global changes in gene expression and the identification of toxicity markers in tissues or cells exposed to a known toxin. The genes may be used as toxicity markers in drug screening and toxicity assays. The invention includes a database of genes characterized by toxin-induced differential expression that is designed for use with microarrays and other solid-phase probes.09-03-2009

Patent applications by Arthur Castle, Gaithersburg, MD US

Arthur L. Castle, Gaithersburg, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090197258PRIMARY RAT HEPATOCYTE TOXICITY MODELING - The present invention is based on the elucidation of the global changes in gene expression and the identification of toxicity markers in tissues or cells exposed to a known toxin. The genes may be used as toxicity markers in drug screening and toxicity assays. The invention includes a database of genes characterized by toxin-induced differential expression that is designed for use with microarrays and other solid-phase probes.08-06-2009

Arthur L. Castle, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080215250Molecular toxicology modeling - The present invention is based on the elucidation of the global changes in gene expression and the identification of toxicity markers in tissues or cells exposed to a known toxin. The genes may be used as toxicity markers in drug screening and toxicity assays. The invention includes a database of genes characterized by toxin-induced differential expression that is designed for use with microarrays and other solid-phase probes.09-04-2008

George L. Castle, Terryville, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100242692Torque wrench with "deadband" elimination and improved torque monitoring system - A torque wrench comprising: 09-30-2010

Gordon Castle, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090066846EVENT PRODUCTION KIT - According to various embodiments, an event production kit is provided that includes storage cases for storing production equipment, such as cameras, monitors, and microphones, and an electronic production equipment case for storing an audio mixer, a video switcher, and computers for encoding and distributing the production. In addition, in one embodiment, the electronic production equipment case includes a vertical panel that includes a plurality of ports that are pre-wired to the audio mixer, video switcher, and the computers for coupling the production equipment together. The storage cases and the pre-wired panel facilitate transporting the kit to the event location and reduce the amount of time and resources required for setting up the equipment prior to the event, according to various embodiments. In addition, the selection of the type of equipment included in the kit, according to one embodiment, provides for a high quality, lower cost production than is currently available.03-12-2009
20090070407SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING, PRODUCING, AND DISTRIBUTING A PRODUCTION OF AN EVENT - According to various embodiments, an event management system is provided that provides a single interface through which a production team can schedule a production of an event, produce the production of the event, and direct distribution of the production. For example, in one embodiment, the event management system provides a web interface through which a member of the production team can create, or build an event, by specifying the name of the event, type of event, specific details about the event, whether the event will be broadcast live, and the date and time of the broadcast for the event. The event management system stores this information and provides at least a portion of it to a distributor that will be distributing (or broadcasting) the event to viewers. In addition, the event management system displays a pre-production checklist to guide the production team through the testing and production set-up process.03-12-2009

Harold L. Castle, Dexter, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090189466MOTOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE FUEL PUMP - A rotor for a brushless motor is resistant to degradation in alternative fuels and has desirable magnetic properties. A stator for a brushless DC motor includes coils wound both clockwise and counterclockwise around teeth of a back iron. Pairs of the coils are electrically connected in parallel.07-30-2009
20090189473BRUSHLESS MOTOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE FUEL PUMP - A rotor for a brushless motor is resistant to degradation in alternative fuels and has desirable magnetic properties. A stator for a brushless DC motor includes coils wound both clockwise and counterclockwise around teeth of a back iron. Pairs of the coils are electrically connected in parallel.07-30-2009

James B. Castle, St. Charles, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100257909Method and Apparatus for Reducing Force Needed to Form a Shape from a Sheet Metal - An apparatus comprises a platform, a stylus, and a heating system. The platform is capable of holding a sheet of material. The stylus is capable of impinging the sheet of the material to incrementally form a shape for a part. The heating system is capable of heating at least a portion of the sheet of material in a location on the sheet of material prior to the stylus impinging the location.10-14-2010
20100257910Method and Apparatus for Reducing Force Needed to Form a Shape from a Sheet Metal - An apparatus comprising a platform, a stylus, and an ultrasonic energy generation system. The platform may be capable of holding a sheet of material. The stylus may be capable of impinging the sheet of material to incrementally form a shape for a part. The ultrasonic energy generation system may be capable of sending ultrasonic energy into at least a portion of the sheet of material in a location on the sheet of material where the stylus impinges the sheet of material.10-14-2010

James B. Castle, Saint Charles, MO US

James Sherman Castle, Highland Park, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110245707PORTABLE STROKE MONITORING APPARATUS - A method for monitoring a patient to detect the onset of a stroke, the method executed at least in part by a control logic processor, obtains, from one or more electrodes on the patient's scalp, at least a first brain wave signal pattern and a second brain wave signal pattern from the patient. The system compares at least the first brain wave signal pattern to the second brain wave signal pattern and reports a stroke, storing, in an electronic memory, a record indicating the time of the stroke according to the comparison.10-06-2011

Jason William Castle, Esperance, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090274623IN VIVO IMAGING AGENTS FOR MET RECEPTOR TYROSINE KINASE - Provided are in vivo imaging agents comprising muteins of hTLc having detectable binding affinity for c-Met or a domain thereof, coupled to a signal generator, and the mutein coupled to a signal generator is disposed in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided are diagnostic methods using in vivo imaging agents comprising muteins of hTLc having detectable binding affinity for c-Met or a domain thereof.11-05-2009
20100143258TUMOR MARGIN IMAGING AGENTS - In one aspect, the present invention provides a functionalized monodisperse polylysine comprising a linear monodisperse polylysine chain comprising constituent lysine monomer residues containing appended C06-10-2010

Jerry Castle, Schaumburg, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090178883LIFTABLE SCAFFOLD - A system for lifting a platform includes a frame attached to the platform. The invention has at least one upright member having equally spaced holes longitudinally aligned, with each of the holes having an upper surface and a lower surface. A motor is attached to the frame, and a pinion is driven by the motor. The frame carries the motor and pinion. The pinion has a plurality of equally spaced teeth that radially extend from the pinion. Each tooth has a roller that is freely rotatable about its axis. The rollers roll over the lower surface of the holes when the motor rotates the pinion in a direction to raise or lower the frame and platform. A safety dog is attached to the frame to prevent the platform from falling if a motor were to fail.07-16-2009

Jessica R. Castle, Portland, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110054391ANALYTE SENSING AND RESPONSE SYSTEM - Electrochemical systems for measuring an analyte concentration, and correcting any surplus or deficiency in the measured concentration. More specifically, systems for measuring an analyte level in a fluid with an implantable sensor, processing the measurements with a front-loaded delivery algorithm having a fluid delivery period and a refractory period, and determining an appropriate fluid infusion rate in response to the measurements.03-03-2011

John Castle, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110294701Nucleic acid amplification using non-random primers - The present invention provides methods for selectively amplifying a target population of nucleic acid molecules (e.g., all mRNA molecules expressed in a cell type except for the most highly expressed mRNA species). The present invention also provides populations of oligonucleotides including the nucleic acid sequences set forth in SEQ ID NOS:1-933. These oligonucleotides can be used, for example, to prime the synthesis of cDNA molecules complementary to mRNA molecules isolated from mammalian blood without priming the synthesis of cDNA molecules complementary to globin mRNA, or ribosomal RNA molecules.12-01-2011

Julie Castle, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100005014System and method for providing cost transparency to units of an organization - A system and method provide transparency of costs allocated to a unit of an organization. The method includes steps to receive asset information for an application at a cost transparency engine and identify a direct dependency of the application and an indirect dependency of the application using the asset information for the application. An infrastructure cost for the application is determined based on the direct dependency, the indirect dependency, component consumption by the application, and a unit cost of a service supporting the component. A report is generated, via a reporting tool, presenting the infrastructure cost for the application.01-07-2010

Keela F. Castle, Culver City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100058515Weft-bearing babushka with hidden connection - A two ply head covering in the form of a triangular scarf or babushka in which a weft of hair is secured to extend directly from the front edge of the babushka between opposing inturned forward edges of the babushka.03-11-2010

Linda A. Castle, Mountain Veiw, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080241927NOVEL GLYPHOSATE-N-ACETYLTRANSFERASE (GAT) GENES - Novel proteins are provided herein, including proteins capable of catalyzing the acetylation of glyphosate and other structurally related proteins. Also provided are novel polynucleotides capable of encoding these proteins, compositions that include one or more of these novel proteins and/or polynucleotides, recombinant cells and transgenic plants comprising these novel compounds, diversification methods involving the novel compounds, and methods of using the compounds. Some of the novel methods and compounds provided herein can be used to render an organism, such as a plant, resistant to glyphosate.10-02-2008

Louis Castle, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080214304USER INTERFACE FOR SELECTING ITEMS IN A VIDEO GAME - In a computer program operating based on user inputs, a user input module receives user input from a view control portion of the user input device, the view control portion being input elements designated for user by the user to change a view, the view being a surface in a virtual space that is mapped to a display surface such that the user can see at least a portion of the contents of the virtual space that is visible through the view and the user can see different portions and/or perspectives of the virtual space by changing the view. The user view change inputs are conveyed to the computer program, thereby enabling the computer program to determine how to change a display to conform to the user's desired view change. The user input module can then receive user input to indicate a user's selection of objects from the virtual space and select objects in the virtual space using a current view as a selector for the items, thereby allowing the user to specify a selection by positioning a view. A reticle can be used to specify a viewable object to select and selection can be by matching categories of objects under the reticle.09-04-2008

Mark Castle, Newark, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100204612Cam drive for managing disposable penetrating member actions with a single motor and motor and control system - An analyte and detecting apparatus has a housing and a disposable positionable in the housing. A penetrating member driver is positioned in the housing. A plurality of penetrating members are positioned in the disposable. Each a penetrating member is configured to be coupled to the penetrating member driver. A plurality of sampling chambers are provided with each one including an analyte sensor. A cam disk indexing and drive mechanism is included.08-12-2010

Mark R. Castle, Rathdrum, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110232546Fluidized bed - A fluidized bed is described and which includes a multiplicity of fluidizing manifolds positioned in spaced relation one relative to the others; an enclosure positioned in gravity receiving relation relative to the multiplicity of fluidizing manifolds and which has an intake and a discharge end, and wherein particulate matter received in the fluidized bed moves under the influence of gravity from the intake end to the discharge end, and a moveable gate is mounted on the second discharge end of the enclosure and which is operable to selectively occlude a discharge aperture and which further facilitates the selective removal of particulate matter and waste material entrained with same, and which moves under the influence of gravity to the discharge end thereof.09-29-2011

Mary R. Castle, White Plains, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100096180ADA COMPLIANT RF SHIELDED DOOR SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Radio-frequency (RF) leakage from shielded enclosures is minimized while ensuring applicable RF attenuation standards and access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by attaching an inflatable bladder to a door of an enclosure. Substantially surrounding the bladder is an electrically conductive material. When the bladder is inflated it makes contact with conductive material which in turn makes conductive contact with the door frame to create an RF seal. The use of the bladder and conductive material provides an improved RF seal and allows for the use of a low-profile threshold that permits ADA access to, and from, the enclosure.04-22-2010

Matthew Castle, Morgan Hill, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090095916Ion beam guide tube - A guide tube for an ion beam in an ion implanter which is located adjacent a semiconductor wafer being implanted has an outwardly tapering central bore, thereby alleviating problems of beam strike as the ion beam passes through the guide tube.04-16-2009
20090166565Ion implanters - The present invention relates to components in an ion implanter that may see incidence of the ion beam, such as a beam dump or a beam stop. Such components will be prone to the ions sputtering material from their surfaces, and sputtered material may become entrained in the ion beam. This entrained material is a source of contamination. The present invention provides such components with a chamber having an elongate slot opening defined by edges, and operating the ion implanter such that a central portion of the ion beam enters the component through the opening with the edges clipping at least a peripheral portion of the ion beam. The arrangement mitigates the problem of sputtered material escaping back out from the component and becoming entrained in the ion beam.07-02-2009

Matthew Castle, Lynnwood, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090189597INSTRUMENT FOR TESTING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT - An instrument for testing an electrical circuit includes a housing, a printed circuit board disposed within the housing, and at least one probe in electrical communication with the printed circuit board. The instrument further includes a plurality of panels disposed within the housing, wherein each one of the plurality of panels has an indicator. Each of the plurality of panels is capable of being activated into an on state in response to an electrical measurement. When at least one of the plurality of panels is activated the indicator on that panel substantially corresponds to a magnitude of the electrical measurement.07-30-2009

Neil A. Castle, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090036538TREATMENT METHODS USING TRIARYL METHANE COMPOUNDS - The use of novel inhibitors of potassium flux is disclosed for the treatment of inflammatory processes, such as multiple sclerosis, insulin-dependent (type I) diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuritis and pulmonary hypertension. The compounds are also of use in treating and preventing stroke. These inhibitors have a high specificity for the IK1 channel and greater stability relative to non-fluorine substituted homologues.02-05-2009
20100056637TREATMENT METHODS USING TRIARYL METHANE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing asthma or an inflammatory disease. In one embodiment, the invention provides compounds and formulations for the treatment of asthma or an inflammatory disease.03-04-2010

Patent applications by Neil A. Castle, Cary, NC US

Richard E. Castle, Muscatine, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090269381Pest Control Agent - Disclosed are a pest control composition, a method of pest control, and a method for preparing a pest control composition. The pest control composition includes diatomaceous earth, a porous granular starch, and a control agent, the control agent generally being an oleaginous material that is film-forming on a water surface. The pest control composition generally is in the form of discrete plural compacted particles. Upon release, for instance, onto a body of water, the control agent will be released from the pest control composition and will form a film over at least a portion of the body of water.10-29-2009

Steve A. Castle, Kingston, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120012488Utility cover identification system - A utility cover identification system including a cover, a tray having a recess and being embedded within the cover, and an identification plate insertable into the tray to engage the tray recess to retain the identification plate within the tray. A method of forming the cover identification system includes the steps of coupling the cover and a tray together, curing the cover to secure the tray to the cover, and inserting an identification plate into the tray and retaining the identification plate in the tray.01-19-2012

Steven T. Castle, Philomath, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080266565Device and method for measuring ink levels in a container - An ink level sensing device and associated method. The ink level sensing device includes a near infrared illumination source that emits near infrared light, and a container configured to accommodate a supply of ink containing light absorption material. The device further includes a protruding chamber adjacent to the container. The protruding chamber is configured to accommodate a portion of the supply of ink accommodated by the container. The device also includes a sensor that is configured to receive a signal based on an amount of the light that passes through the protruding chamber. The method includes emitting a light from a near infrared illumination source and directing the light toward a protruding chamber of the ink supply. The method further includes sensing an amount of the light that passes through the protruding chamber in the ink supply.10-30-2008

Patent applications by Steven T. Castle, Philomath, OR US

Terry Castle, Greensburg, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110240132TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AC SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE - A pressure and prevacuum testing system for an AC system in a vehicle includes an air pressure source for pressurizing a cooling circuit of the AC system to a predetermined high pressure threshold and a vacuum source for prevacuuming the cooling circuit either to a predetermined prevacuum low pressure level or for a predetermined time period. The system also includes a pressure gauge for operatively measuring a pressure level in the cooling circuit. A controller is operatively connected to the air pressure source, the vacuum source and the pressure gauge. The controller compares the pressure level as measured by the pressure gauge to the predetermined high pressure threshold during a pressurized test of the cooling circuit and to the predetermined prevacuum low pressure level during a prevacuum test of the cooling circuit to determine if leaks are present in the cooling circuit.10-06-2011

William James Castle, Jobstown, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090269145Method and Apparatus for Repairing Piles - A method and apparatus for the repair of damaged piles and a repaired pile assembly are disclosed herein. The method includes a method for repairing damaged steel piles comprising: (a) providing a pile comprising a first pile side configured to define a first channel, and a second pile side configured to define a second channel, wherein said pile has at least one damaged section; (b) providing at least two bent plates each comprising a front surface, a back face, and two side faces and having a bottom face; (c) attaching a first bent plate to the pile so as to fit within said first channel; (d) attaching a second bent plate to the pile so as to fit within said second channel, wherein said first and second bent plates overlap said damaged section; (e) attaching at least one cover plate to at least one of: said pile, or said first and second bent plates, so as to form at least one compartment; (f) at least partially filling each of said at least one compartments with a grout; and (g) curing or allowing said grout to cure10-29-2009

William S. Castle, Lake Alfred, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100125922Mandarin Tree Named 'LB8-9' - A new Mandarin hybrid tree particularly distinguished by having dense foliage, “wilted-leaf” appearance, fruit that is attractive in appearance with excellent eating quality, and upright, vigorous plant habit, obloid tree shape and matures early in central Florida, is disclosed.05-20-2010
20100293683SWEET ORANGE TREE NAMED 'SF14W-62' - A new ‘Valencia’-derived sweet orange tree particularly distinguished by producing trees that bear fruit that ripens 4 to 8 weeks earlier than standard ‘Valencia’ trees, trees that have an upright and moderately vigorous growth habit, trees that have a tendency for terminal fruit bearing and fruit having excellent juice quality, is disclosed.11-18-2010