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Alejandro Castro, N. Bay Village, FL US
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| 20110172576 | Method and apparatus for nonsurgical correction of chest wall deformities - One embodiment of a method and apparatus for the correction of pectus excavatum, having two arch shaped braces ( | 07-14-2011 |
Alfredo Castro, Winchester, MA US
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| 20080287420 | CYCLOPAMINE LACTAM ANALOGS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to steroidal alkaloids useful in the treatment of hedgehog pathway related disorders, particularly cancer. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100093713 | BETA-CARBOLINES USEFUL FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY DISEASE - This invention provides beta-carboline compounds of formula | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110059889 | PEPTIDES THAT BLOCK THE BINDING OF IgG TO FcRn - The invention relates to peptides which bind to human FcRn and inhibit binding of the Fc portion of an IgG to an FcRn, thereby modulating serum IgG levels. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases and inflammatory disorders. The invention also relates to methods of using and methods of making the peptides of the invention. | 03-10-2011 |
Alonso Castro, Santa Fe, NM US
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| 20090095053 | AIRBORNE PARTICULATE DISCRIMINATOR - A method and apparatus for rapid and accurate detection and discrimination of biological, radiological, and chemical particles in air. A suspect aerosol of the target particulates is treated with a taggant aerosol of ultrafine particulates. Coagulation of the taggant and target particles causes a change in fluorescent properties of the cloud, providing an indication of the presence of the target. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100075298 | Method for rapid identification and quantification of microorganisms - Method for unamplified, selective identification of a microorganism comprising obtaining a sample comprising the microorganism, wherein the sample comprises unseparated genetic material of the microorganism; adding to the sample a molecular beacon comprising an nucleic sequence which is complementary to at least one nucleic acid sequence in the microorganism; and heating the sample; wherein the molecular beacon hybridizes with said nucleic acid sequence to produce a detectable signal. | 03-25-2010 |
Antonio Castro, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20080244235 | CIRCUIT MARGINALITY VALIDATION TEST FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A high volume manufacturing (HVM) and circuit marginality validation (CMV) test for an integrated circuit (IC) is disclosed. The IC comprises a port binding and bubble logic in the front end to provide flexibility in binding a port to the uop and to create empty spaces (bubbles) in the uop flow. The out-of-order (OOO) cluster of the IC comprises reservation disable logic to control the flow sequence of the uops and stop schedule logic to temporarily stop dispatching the uops from the OOO cluster to the execution (EXE) cluster. The EXE cluster of the IC comprises signal event uops to generate fault information and fused uJump uops to specify combination of branch prediction, direction, and resolution in any portion of the test. Such features provide a tester the flexibility to perform HVM and CMV testing of the OOO and EXE clusters of the IC. | 10-02-2008 |
Armando J. Castro, Westchester, IL US
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| 20090258108 | FOOD PRODUCT WITH AN ENCAPSULATED LECITHIN MATERIAL - A composition includes a first component containing phospholipids and a second component encapsulating the first component. The composition includes between about 10% and about 80% by weight phospholipids. The composition may be used in chewing gum to provide a gum cud that does not adhere to concrete and does not dissolve in the mouth while chewing. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090280211 | METHOD OF PREPARING A FOOD PRODUCT - A method of preparing a food product includes providing a high-intensity sweetener selected from the group consisting of acesulfame-K, sucralose, glycyrrhizinate, dihydrochalcones, monellin, inonatin and mixtures thereof. A binder selected from the group consisting of aluminosilicates, polyvinyl acetate, polyols, silica, monioglycerides, waxes and mixtures thereof is provided. The binder and the high-intensity sweetener are compacted in a roll compactor to form a compacted mixture. The compacted mixture is added to a food product. In one embodiment, a chewing gum composition includes gum base; bulk sweetener; flavor and the compacted mixture. | 11-12-2009 |
Arnold Castro, Stillwater, MN US
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| 20090048937 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PURCHASE MANAGEMENT FOR CUSTOM PRODUCTS - In at least some disclosed embodiments, a method includes receiving customer information regarding a custom product from a customer; generating a quotation for the custom product based on 1) the customer information, 2) dealer information, and 3) fabricator information; selling the customer the custom product in a sale based on the quotation; and communicating the sale to the customer, a dealer, and a fabricator. The dealer and the fabricator are associated with the custom product, and all elements of the method are performed in a network-based system. | 02-19-2009 |
Arnold R. Castro, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20090263825 | METHODS, IMMUNOASSAYS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTION OF ANTI-LIPOIDAL ANTIBODIES - Compositions, methods and devices for the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies and the diagnosis of disease, for example, syphilis, are described. In particular, a method for immobilizing a lipoidal antigen, comprising cardiolipin, lecithin, and cholesterol, on a solid support (such as a nitrocellulose membrane) is described. The ability to immobilize a lipoidal antigen on a membrane satisfies a long-felt need for a membrane-based assay for the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies. Also described are immunoassay devices for concurrently performing treponemal and non-treponemal tests for syphilis. | 10-22-2009 |
Arnold R. Castro, Monroe, GA US
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| 20080311597 | Modified Cardiolipin and Uses Therefor - Compositions, methods and devices for the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies and the diagnosis of disease, for example, syphilis, are described. In particular, oxidized cardiolipins, which may be conjugated with a variety of attachment molecules, such as BSA, KLH, biotin, synthetic protein MAPS, IgY, streptavidin, or avidin, are described. Such oxidized cardiolipin, alone or complexed with one or more attachment molecules, are useful to detect anti-lipoidal antibodies in subjects, for example, when used in lateral flow devices. Lateral flow devices are described that permit the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies and that permit the co-detection of nontreponemal and treponemal antibodies in biological samples. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100221740 | METHODS, IMMUNOASSAYS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTION OF ANTI-LIPOIDAL ANTIBODIES - Compositions, methods and devices for the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies and the diagnosis of disease, for example, syphilis, are described. In particular, a method for immobilizing a lipoidal antigen, comprising cardiolipin, lecithin, and cholesterol, on a solid support (such as a nitrocellulose membrane) is described. The ability to immobilize a lipoidal antigen on a membrane satisfies a long-felt need for membrane-based assay for the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies. Also described are immunoassay devices for concurrently performing treponemal and non-treponemal tests for syphilis. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110136143 | MODIFIED CARDIOLIPIN AND USES THEREFOR - Compositions, methods and devices for the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies and the diagnosis of disease, for example, syphilis, are described. In particular, oxidized cardiolipins, which may be conjugated with a variety of attachment molecules, such as BSA, KLH, biotin, synthetic protein MAPS, IgY, streptavidin, or avidin, are described. Such oxidized cardiolipin, alone or complexed with one or more attachment molecules, are useful to detect anti-lipoidal antibodies in subjects, for example, when used in lateral flow devices. Lateral flow devices are described that permit the detection of anti-lipoidal antibodies and that permit the co-detection of nontreponemal and treponemal antibodies in biological samples. | 06-09-2011 |
Carla Leer R. Castro, Beavercreek, OH US
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| 20090294736 | NANOCARBON-REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of making a polymer composite from a mixture of a polymeric material, carbon nanofibers, and nano-scale particles is provided. The carbon nanofibers are less than about 1 micrometer in diameter, and the nano-scale particles are shorter in length than the carbon nanofibers. The nano-scale particles are selected from nano-scale carbon additives, non-conductive nano-clays, nano-scale conductive metallic additives, or combinations thereof. The components are mixed to form a polymer composite. A polymer composite having a resistivity of less than about 10 | 12-03-2009 |
Dan Castro, Jersey City, NJ US
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| 20090297692 | SELF-AGGREGATING PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND USE AS SEALANTS - An implantable member for use in the body is provided herein. This implantable member includes a porous biocompatible substrate; the substrate having at least one surface sealed fluid-tight with self-aggregating protein particles of substantially the same diameter range. The self-aggregated protein particles are formed from a deposited aqueous slurry of the protein particles. | 12-03-2009 |
Elindo G. Castro, Wyoming, MI US
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| 20080217977 | Seating structure and methods for the use thereof - A seating structure has an articulated seat and back. A rear portion of the seat is automatically pivotable relative to a forward portion of the seat as the seat is tilted between upright and reclined tilt positions. An upper portion of the back is pivotable relative to the lower portion between a neutral position and an extended position, with the upper portion being pivotable relative to the lower portion independent of the tilt position of the back. In one aspect, an adjustment mechanism is coupled between lower and upper back support members and pivots the upper support member between at least first and second support positions. A seat with an adjustable seat depth is also provided, along with various methods for operating the different aspects and embodiments of the seating structure. | 09-11-2008 |
Eric J. Castro, Elgin, IL US
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| 20100017253 | PROFILING SERVICE PROVIDER COMPANIES AND TECHNICIANS - Described herein is technology for, among other things, an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves creating and populating user accounts associated with service provider companies, where the user accounts include service provider company profiles. The technology further involves creating and populating technician profiles corresponding to the technicians of the service provider companies and associating the service provider company profiles with the corresponding technician profiles. The technology further involves receiving a request for services from a buyer, determining whether any of the technicians are able to perform the requested services, assigning the request for service to a particular technician that is able to perform the requested services, and routing payment for the requested service to a financial account associated with the service provider company associated with the particular technician. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100017254 | ELECTRONIC SELECT PROVIDER NETWORK - Described herein is technology for, among other things, an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves establishing a first tier of service providers, establishing a second tier of service providers, routing a service order to the first tier of service providers, and routing the service order to the second tier of service providers if the service order is not accepted by one of the first tier service providers. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100017337 | ESTABLISHING A BUYER/SERVICE PROVIDER RELATIONSHIP ELECTRONICALLY - Described herein is technology for, among other things, an electronic services marketplace. The technology involves receiving a request for services from a buyer, creating a service order based on the requested services, determining which of a plurality of service providers are qualified to provide the requested services, and selecting from the qualified service providers one or more particular service providers to perform the services. | 01-21-2010 |
Frank Castro, Louisville, KY US
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| 20100305701 | Spinal implant - The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Universal corner posts and one or more lateral universal posts are connected with a series of trapezoidal wedge-like braces. The series of braces includes a centralized brace, a first set of braces extending in a first direction away from the centralized brace and a second set of braces extending in a second direction away from the centralized brace. Embodiments of the current cage also include first and second lateral brakes and an end cap. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100324678 | Spinal implant and method of using spinal implant - The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100324679 | Spinal implant and method of using spinal implant - The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances. Embodiments of the current invention can include brakes, superior and inferior plates which assist with the fixation of the implant to vertebral bone. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100324681 | Wedge-like spinal implant - The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Universal corner posts and one or more lateral universal posts are connected with a series of trapezoidal wedge-like dividers. The series of dividers includes a generally horizontal divider, a first set of dividers diverging away from the horizontal and a second set of dividers diverging away from the horizontal. Embodiments of the current cage can further include brakes, bars and superior and inferior plates. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100324682 | Spinal implant - The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Universal corner posts and one or more lateral universal posts are connected with a series of trapezoidal-like dividers. Embodiments of the cage can also include grips and superior and inferior plates. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100324685 | Spinal implant and method of using spinal implant - The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances. | 12-23-2010 |
Gustavo H. Castro, Cottage Grove, MN US
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| 20110097814 | DETECTION DEVICES AND METHODS - The application discloses embodiments of detection devices including a sensor component in a flow path between a first flow path portion and a second flow path portion. In embodiments described, the sensor component includes a receptor in a polymerized composition. The receptor is configured to bind with an analyte in a test sample. Upon binding the sensor component undergoes a detectable change in response to interaction of the analyte with the receptor. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110146419 | SAMPLE ACQUISITION DEVICE - A sample acquisition device includes a capillary array configured to draw in a sample and retain the sample by capillary action. The capillary array may be coupled to an elongated member, such as a stem or a hollow tube, which defines a longitudinal axis extending in a first direction. In some embodiments, the capillary array defines a major sample acquisition surface that extends in a second direction different than the first direction. A ratio of the major sample acquisition surface area to maximum volume retained by the capillary array may be selected to minimize physical binding between the capillary array and sample. In some embodiments, the device may include a feedback mechanism to indicate the relative pressure applied to a sample source with the sample acquisition device. In addition, in some embodiments, the sample acquisition device may include a suction source to help draw the sample into the capillary array. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150703 | TORTUOUS PATH STATIC MIXERS AND FLUID SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - Static mixers and fluid systems incorporating one or more of the static mixers. The static mixers may include one or more channels that provide a tortuous path through a body, wherein fluid flowing through each channel defines a downstream direction through the tortuous path created within the channel. The tortuous path of the channel is preferably formed by a set of flow obstacles protruding into the channel and a set of flow restrictions positioned along the channel between the inlet and the outlet. Each flow restriction has a downstream length over which the open cross-sectional area of the channel decreases and then increases when moving in the downstream direction. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110158852 | OFFSET PATH MIXERS AND FLUID SYSTEMS INCLUDNG THE SAME - Static mixers and fluid systems incorporating one or more of the static mixers. The static mixers include one or more channels that provide a fluid path through a body, wherein fluid flowing through each channel defines a downstream direction through the channel. The channel includes two or more sets of concatenated mixing elements arranged adjacent to each other across the width of the channel, wherein two sets of the mixing elements are offset from each other along the downstream direction of the channel. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110176965 | Y-CROSS MIXERS AND FLUID SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - Static mixers and fluid systems incorporating one or more of the static mixers. The static mixers include a mixing structure formed within a body, wherein fluid flowing through the mixing structure defines a downstream direction through the mixing structure. The mixing structure includes a series of Y-shaped channels that cross to provide flowpaths that result in efficient mixing. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110179887 | SAMPLE ACQUISITION DEVICE - A sample acquisition device includes a body comprising a plurality of sample acquisition regions defined by at least a first wall and a second wall oriented nonparallel to the first wall. In some embodiments, the body defines a plurality of apertures that define a plurality of sample acquisition regions. In other embodiments, the walls extend from the body, and the sample acquisition regions are defined between the walls. The sample acquisition regions may be configured in some embodiments such that a user may acquire a sample by rotating the body in a first direction relative to a sample source and may release the sample by rotating the body in a second direction that is substantially opposite to the first direction. When rotated in the first direction, at least one of the first or second walls defines a surface that is inclined into a sample acquisition region. | 07-28-2011 |
Jeff Castro, Portland, OR US
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| 20090120982 | Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs - Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110174855 | VEHICLE TOP CARRIERS - An elongate cargo box includes a bottom portion and a lid. The bottom portion has clamps for connecting the box to a pair of crossbars on top of a vehicle. The lid is hinged to the bottom by a latch assembly including multiple latch devices. The lid may have transverse beams fastened to an inner surface of the lid. | 07-21-2011 |
Jeffrey B. Castro, Portland, OR US
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| 20110145998 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL - A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while maintaining a compact form. For example, the multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button. | 06-23-2011 |
Jennifer Ann Castro, Putnam Valley, NY US
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| 20100247716 | COFFEE COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a process of producing grains of coated coffee grounds, the process comprising: heating a mixture of a coating composition and coffee grounds to a temperature below the melting point of the coating composition and at which the coating composition forms a coating on at least some of the coffee grounds; and cooling the mixture to provide grains comprising coffee grounds having a coating of the coating composition formed on at least some of the surface of the coffee grounds. The present invention also provides coated ground coffee compositions that may be produced by this method. | 09-30-2010 |
Joaquin H. Castro, West Palm Beach, FL US
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| 20100257839 | Hydrocarbon-fueled rocket engine with endothermic fuel cooling - A rocket engine utilizes a kerosene-based fuel in a supercritical state which is catalytically converted to lighter hydrocarbons with heat from a thrust chamber assembly which operates as a heat exchanger. This process is facilitated by a fuel stabilization deoxygenator system which removes dissolved oxygen and/or by inerting the internal surfaces of the fuel-cooled combustion chamber wall passages by applying a zeolite-based catalyst coating to permit the fuel to be heated beyond normal temperature ranges. The supercritical kerosene-based fuel is passed through a turbine and injected into the combustion chamber to burn with the gaseous oxidizer. An increased mixing efficiency between the gaseous components results in an increase in combustion efficiency and increased stability of combustion. | 10-14-2010 |
John Castro, Huntington Station, NY US
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| 20100008880 | Clear Cosmetic Compositions And Methods Of Using - The present invention provides a cosmetic composition containing a partially crystalline polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer wax and a solvent system. Specifically, the partially crystalline polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer wax is characterized by a refractive index ranging from about 1.4 to about 1.6, a viscosity measured at 170° C. ranging from about 5,000 mPas to about 15,000 mPas, a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 22,000 to about 28,000, and a polydispersity index ranging from about 2 to about 2.5. The solvent system is characterized by a refractive index that is matched with the refractive index of the wax and includes one or more solvents that are compatible with the wax for forming a solid, substantially clear, stick-shaped cosmetic product. | 01-14-2010 |
Jose Castro, Garfield, NJ US
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| 20110120214 | TRANSDERMAL DIFFUSION CELL TESTING VESSEL AND METHODS USING SAME - Vessel for transdermal diffusion cell testing includes a container defining an interior chamber having an opening against which skin is placed, and a casing arranged partially around and spaced apart from part of the container to define a compartment therebetween. The chamber retains a saline solution and is not in flow communication with the compartment through which water is circulated. The vessel includes separate inlet ports and outlet ports, each including a conduit communicating with the chamber or compartment. The outlet port of the chamber is arranged above the inlet port of the chamber, proximate the opening of the chamber, and is angled downward relative to a horizontal upper surface of the container against which skin being tested is placed. Tilting of the vessel prior to or during introduction of solution prevents air bubbles from remaining between the skin and the solution. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110120215 | Transdermal Diffusion Cell Testing Arrangements and Methods - Transdermal diffusion cell testing vessel includes a container defining a chamber having an opening against which skin is placed, and a casing arranged partially around and spaced apart from part of the container to define a compartment therebetween. The chamber retains a saline solution and is not in flow communication with the compartment through which water is circulated. The vessel includes separate inlet ports and outlet ports, each including a conduit communicating with the chamber or compartment. The outlet port of the chamber is angled downward relative to a horizontal upper surface of the container against which skin being tested is placed. The vessel is used for conducting transdermal diffusion cell testing in combination with a solution source fluidly coupled to each vessel, a waste receptacle fluidly coupled to each vessel, a syringe pump fluidly coupled to a respective vessel, and a sample collector fluidly coupled to the syringe pump(s). | 05-26-2011 |
Lionel Pasicaran Castro, Hackettstown, NJ US
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| 20090066026 | Matching card game and method of playing - A card game is provided with play cards containing indicia symbolic of nine different known human sexual orientations. A preferred embodiment includes a plurality of change cards to be applied in conjunction with the play cards. An ideal card set includes a total of 67 cards that includes 61 play cards and 6 chance cards. The game is played by drawing from the deck or by picking from another players' play cards with the aim of acquiring winning points by pairing compatible play card. A primary goal of the game is to find a soul mate match. A secondary goal is to collect the most play cards. The card set of the invention lends itself to the playing also traditional card games. | 03-12-2009 |
Luis Castro, Piscataway, NJ US
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| 20100138425 | ENHANCED SEARCH RESULTS - A method includes receiving a search query from a user and generating search results based on the search query. The method may also include providing the search results and information identifying at least one of a telephone number or an address associated with a first one of the search results to the user. The method may further include providing a link to a map associated with at least the first search result to the user. | 06-03-2010 |
Michael Castro, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20100298636 | FLEXIBLE RIGIDIZING INSTRUMENTS - Medical instruments suitable for use in minimally invasive medical procedures have a first, highly flexible, state which allows the instruments to be easily passed into a body cavity through a trocar, cannula, catheter, or other access device positioned to give access into the body cavity. The instruments can then be arranged into a chosen shape, and rigidized in the chosen shape, allowing the user to use the instruments in a shape most suitable for the surrounding anatomy. | 11-25-2010 |
Michael Castro, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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| 20100298864 | ARTICULATING RIGID GRASPER - An articulating grasper includes an elongate shaft having an articulating distal section and a pair of jaw members on the articulating distal section. A first actuation member is coupled to the articulating distal section and is longitudinally moveable to pivot the articulating distal section. A second actuation member is coupled to at least one of the jaw members and is longitudinally moveable to pivot at least one of the jaw member between open and closed positions. | 11-25-2010 |
Michael Castro, Uxbridge, MA US
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| 20080200918 | PEDICLE SCREW DRIVER - A surgical driver includes an elongated drive shaft engageable with a surgical bone anchor in torque transmitting relationship, a locking sleeve, and a sleeve locking member. The locking sleeve is mounted to the drive shaft and is engageable with the head of surgical bone anchor. The sleeve locking member is mounted for relative motion between a first position in which it is simultaneously engaged with both the drive shaft and the locking sleeve in rotationally fixed relationship and a second position in which it is disengaged from the rotationally fixed relationship with at least one of the drive shaft and locking sleeve. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090177239 | CERVICAL PLATE INSTRUMENT KIT - The present invention provides an apparatus, method and kit for placing and securing an implant to vertebral bodies of a spine. The apparatus may have an implant engaging base having implant engaging limbs coupled to a handle and an aligning member pivotally coupled to the handle by a spring loaded collar where the aligning member may be rotated and locked into fixed positions. The aligning member may receive a cannula for guiding instruments and tools into the surgical field. A method is presented which includes turning locking screws to frictionally engage rounded screws to secure the implant to the vertebral bodies. Flats on the head of the locking screws may be turned by a screwdriver having corresponding flats dispositioned to align in a coaxial manner to the flats on the heads of the locking screws. A kit is presented including the apparatus, the screws, and the screwdriver. | 07-09-2009 |
Michael A. Castro, Medford, NY US
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| 20110147999 | High Gloss, Non-Feathering Lip Product - The invention relates to a high gloss, non-feathering topical composition comprising at least one water-insoluble, fatty alcohol-soluble polysaccharide polymer and a liquid polymeric polyol ester. | 06-23-2011 |
Mynor J. Castro, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20090314486 | Device for Centering a Well Casing | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100196092 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY AFFECTING MOVEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A non-lethal vehicle device provides for the selective, remotely-deployed controlled stop of a targeted vehicle regardless of wheel or undercarriage configuration. The device is comprised of a combination of a remote arm/safe mechanism, a remote deployment controller, spike/membrane deployment mechanism(s), a “speed bump” type housing that can protrude (be driven over until deployed) or be submerged, and one or more membranes with a plurality of spikes. A combination of sensors may provide independent deployment once armed. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100196093 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AFFECTING FORWARD MOTION OF A VEHICLE - A vehicle destabilizing device that provides for the selective, remotely-deployed deflection and/or overturning of a targeted vehicle regardless of wheel or undercarriage configuration. The device is comprised of a combination of a remote arm/safe mechanism, a remote deployment switch, one or more lifting devices, a housing, and one or more structural members contiguously engaging the vehicle. The housing can be at least partially submerged in a road surface or protrude from the road surface so as to be driven over until deployed. A sensor can provide independent deployment once the device is armed. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110097147 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY AFFECTING MOVEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A non-lethal vehicle device provides for the selective, remotely-deployed controlled stop of a targeted vehicle regardless of wheel or undercarriage configuration. The device is comprised of a combination of a remote arm/safe mechanism, a remote deployment controller, spike/snare deployment mechanism(s), a “speed bump” type housing that can protrude (be driven over until deployed) or be submerged, and one or more snares with a plurality of spikes. A combination of sensors may provide independent deployment once armed. | 04-28-2011 |
Richard Earl Castro, Waikoloa, HI US
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| 20110245790 | NIGHT SWEAT PAD - A sweat pad designed to be placed on the bed and under a user for wick away the moisture from a user is disclosed. The sweat pad comprises a moisture-absorbent filler sandwiched between a top moisture-permeable sheet and a bottom cloth sheet that is not moisture proof from the outside. The top moisture-permeable sheet is configured to wick moisture away from the user and toward the moisture absorbent filler, thus giving the user a dry top layer to sleep on in comfort. | 10-06-2011 |
Rita De Cassia Castro, New York, NY US
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| 20110039295 | DISPLAY WITH ICONIC MARKERS FOR A METER - Meters, methods, and computer-readable media for determining the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample are presented herein. One concept is directed to a meter for determining the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample. The meter includes a housing configured to receive a test sensor carrying the fluid sample, and a processor configured to determine analyte concentration information from the fluid sample. A memory is coupled to the processor and configured to store the analyte concentration information. A display is coupled to the housing and configured to display the analyte concentration information and one or more iconic markers. Each iconic marker represents a respective state of the user. Each user state has a known affect on the analyte concentration information. An input device is coupled to the processor and configured to receive the user's selection from the iconic markers. The user's selection is stored by the memory. | 02-17-2011 |
Robert David Castro, Nutley, NJ US
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| 20110027002 | Exchangeable Attachments and Apparatus and Methods for Retaining Exchangeable Attachments - Exchangeable attachments and apparatus and methods for retaining exchangeable and tradable attachments, such as attachments that are removably attached to a retainer. Retainers may be located on, for example, the non-marking end of a writing implement, hair barrettes, shoe laces, bracelets, broaches, earrings, keychains, necklaces, rings, etc. Attachments may be coupled to a receptacle located in the retainer, wherein the attachment is inserted into a receptacle and rotated in a first direction to couple the attachment to the retainer, and wherein the attachment is rotated in a second direction and removed from the receptacle to uncouple the attachment from the retainer. Attachments may be stored internal to the apparatus to which the retainer is attached. Attachments may include identifying indicia or other designs. The retainer may include protrusions or another type of stand to allow the attachments to be displayed while the retainer is removed from the writing implement. | 02-03-2011 |
Russell Edward Castro, Marlboro, NJ US
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| 20110027002 | Exchangeable Attachments and Apparatus and Methods for Retaining Exchangeable Attachments - Exchangeable attachments and apparatus and methods for retaining exchangeable and tradable attachments, such as attachments that are removably attached to a retainer. Retainers may be located on, for example, the non-marking end of a writing implement, hair barrettes, shoe laces, bracelets, broaches, earrings, keychains, necklaces, rings, etc. Attachments may be coupled to a receptacle located in the retainer, wherein the attachment is inserted into a receptacle and rotated in a first direction to couple the attachment to the retainer, and wherein the attachment is rotated in a second direction and removed from the receptacle to uncouple the attachment from the retainer. Attachments may be stored internal to the apparatus to which the retainer is attached. Attachments may include identifying indicia or other designs. The retainer may include protrusions or another type of stand to allow the attachments to be displayed while the retainer is removed from the writing implement. | 02-03-2011 |
Salvatore Castro, Milford, MA US
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| 20080208328 | Systems and Methods For Placement of Valve Prosthesis System - Valve prosthesis systems and methods/systems for placement of such valve prostheses are provided that facilitate efficient, reliable and minimally invasive delivery modalities. The placement systems and methods permit remote manipulation and positioning of the valve prosthesis such that desirable placement relative to anatomical structures, e.g., the heart annulus, may be achieved. The valve prosthesis includes a resilient ring, a plurality of leaflet membranes mounted with respect to the resilient ring, and a plurality of positioning elements movably mounted with respect to the flexible ring. The delivery system includes a first elongate element that terminates at the valve prosthesis and is manipulable by an operator to remotely rotate the positioning elements relative to the flexible ring. A second elongate element terminates at the valve prosthesis and is manipulable by an operator to remotely advance the valve prosthesis downward into an anatomical annulus. The second elongate element may be manipulated to remotely advance the valve prosthesis into the anatomical annulus to assume a position for supporting post-implantation function of the valve prosthesis in situ. The first elongate element may be further manipulated to remotely rotate the positioning element relative to the flexible ring to cause the positioning element to engage tissue associated with the anatomical annulus and to thereby maintain the post-implantation position of the valve prosthesis in situ. Methods for valve prosthesis deployment are also provided. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100174363 | One Piece Prosthetic Valve Support Structure and Related Assemblies - Valve prostheses are disclosed that are adapted for secure and aligned placement relative to a heart annulus. The valve prostheses may be placed in a non-invasive manner, e.g., via trans-catheter techniques. The valve prosthesis may include a support ring, a plurality of leaflet membranes mounted with respect to the support ring, and a plurality of retention clip elements. The support structure is advantageously formed from a tubular member or flat stock of shape memory metal. A delivery system for delivery of a valve prosthesis embodying the disclosed support structure is also disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
Salvatore Castro, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20100298636 | FLEXIBLE RIGIDIZING INSTRUMENTS - Medical instruments suitable for use in minimally invasive medical procedures have a first, highly flexible, state which allows the instruments to be easily passed into a body cavity through a trocar, cannula, catheter, or other access device positioned to give access into the body cavity. The instruments can then be arranged into a chosen shape, and rigidized in the chosen shape, allowing the user to use the instruments in a shape most suitable for the surrounding anatomy. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100298839 | Peelable Sheath and Method of Use - A peelable sheath is used to provide an atraumatic cover for an elongate medical device positionable through an incision. The peelable sheath includes a flexible tube, a pair of tabs on a proximal portion of the flexible tube, and a collar on a proximal portion of the flexible tube. The tabs extend laterally through at least one sidewall opening in the collar. The flexible tube is slidably disposed in a lumen of the collar. In use, the sheath is positioned covering at least a distal portion of the elongate medical device, and the elongate medical device is inserted into an incision or other opening in a patient. The sheath is withdrawn from the elongated medical device by pulling the tabs outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis of the flexible tube, causing at least a proximal portion of the flexible tube to split longitudinally into at least two longitudinal sections. The longitudinal sections move proximally through the at least one sidewall opening as the tabs are pulled. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110029010 | FLEXIBLE DISSECTING FORCEPS - A medical dissector having an elongate flexible shaft and dissecting jaws. The jaws moveable from opened to closed and from closed to open using pull actuation of an elongate actuation members such as a pull cables. A first pull cable controls opening of the jaws, while a second pull cable controls closing of the jaws. The shaft and jaws of the instrument are axially rotatable relative to the handle to rotate the jaws about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110060183 | MULTI-INSTRUMENT ACCESS DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A surgical access system for use in minimally invasive procedures such as single port or laparoscopic surgery. The system has a sealed base positionable in an incision formed in a body wall and at least two access tubes extending through the base. Each access tube includes a rigid tube having a fixed pre-formed shape including a bend in its distal section. The rigid tubes are restrained against pivotable movement relative to the base, but can be axially rotated and longitudinally repositioned relative to the base. A deflectable tubes extends from the distal end of each rigid tube. Each deflectable tube has a lumen for passage of a medical instrument, as well as a proximal actuator which engages a pullwire to deflect the tube when the user manipulates the instrument's handle. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110092963 | DEFLECTABLE INSTRUMENT PORT - An instrument port for a medical instrument includes an elongate access tube having a deflectable distal portion and a lumen for receiving a medical instrument. An actuator for deflecting the distal portion includes a distal actuator portion coupled to the access tube, a proximal actuator portion, and a coil spring extending between the distal and proximal actuator portions. An elongate actuation element such as a pull cable has a first end attached to the distal portion of the access tube and a second end coupled to the proximal actuator portion. When a medical instrument is disposed through the instrument port, with its distal end extending from the lumen and its proximal end disposed outside the body cavity, movement of the proximal end of the instrument moves the proximal actuator portion relative to the distal actuator portion to bend the spring and retract the pull cable, causing deflection of the deflectable distal portion of the elongate access tube, steering the distal end of medical instrument. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110184231 | DEFLECTABLE INSTRUMENT PORTS - An instrument port for a single instrument comprises an elongate tube having a lumen. The elongate tube has a rigid section of fixed shape, and a more distal deflectable section. An actuator is coupled to the rigid section of the elongate tube. The actuator has an instrument pathway in communication with the lumen of the tube. The instrument pathway is positioned such that a distal end of a medical instrument may be inserted through the instrument pathway and the lumen and out the distal end of the lumen into a body cavity. Manipulation of the instrument handle engages actuation elements that extend between the actuator and the deflectable section, causing movement of deflectable section and thus moving the instrument tip within the body. The port includes a mount that can be coupled to a stabilization arm within the operating room, allowing the port to be supported and maintained in a chosen position and orientation. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110196418 | FLEXIBLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A flexible medical instrument includes an elongate shaft, a jaw tip on the distal end of the elongate shaft and a handle on the proximal end. The elongate shaft includes a coil tube having a distal end fixedly attached to a portion of the jaw tip and a proximal end fixedly attached to a rigid structure at the proximal end of the instrument. The coil tube is disposed within an outer sheath that includes a tubular braid. The elongate shaft and jaw tip are axially rotatable relative to the handle for rotational positioning of the jaws. An actuation element is longitudinally moveable within the shaft to open and close the jaws. The sheath prevents or restricts expansion of the coil tube during pushing of the actuation element. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110230723 | Active Instrument Port System for Minimally-Invasive Surgical Procedures - An access system for surgical procedures includes an insertion tube having a distal end and a lumen, a pair of instrument delivery tubes extending through the lumen of the insertion tube, each instrument delivery tube having a fixed longitudinal position relative to the insertion tube and a steerable distal portion positioned distal to the distal end of the insertion tube. Proximal actuators are moveable to steer the distal portions of the instrument delivery tubes through manipulation of the handles of instruments extending through those tubes. First and second rigid tubes are mounted within the lumen, at least one of which has a distal end disposed within the lumen. | 09-22-2011 |
Stephanie Castro, Westlake, OH US
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| 20080311465 | ALPHA VOLTAIC BATTERIES AND METHODS THEREOF - An alpha voltaic battery includes at least one layer of a semiconductor material comprising at least one p/n junction, at least one absorption and conversion layer on the at least one layer of semiconductor layer, and at least one alpha particle emitter. The absorption and conversion layer prevents at least a portion of alpha particles from the alpha particle emitter from damaging the p/n junction in the layer of semiconductor material. The absorption and conversion layer also converts at least a portion of energy from the alpha particles into electron-hole pairs for collection by the one p/n junction in the layer of semiconductor material. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080318357 | ALPHA VOLTAIC BATTERIES AND METHODS THEREOF - An alpha voltaic battery includes at least one layer of a semiconductor material comprising at least one p/n junction, at least one absorption and conversion layer on the at least one layer of semiconductor layer, and at least one alpha particle emitter. The absorption and conversion layer prevents at least a portion of alpha particles from the alpha particle emitter from damaging the p/n junction in the layer of semiconductor material. The absorption and conversion layer also converts at least a portion of energy from the alpha particles into electron-hole pairs for collection by the one p/n junction in the layer of semiconductor material. | 12-25-2008 |
Stephanie L. Castro, Westlake, OH US
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| 20100184230 | NANOCRYSTALS HAVING POLYNUCLEOTIDE STRANDS AND THEIR USE TO FORM DENDRIMERS IN A SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM - Provided are compositions and assay kits comprising functionalized nanocrystals having extending therefrom a plurality of polynucleotide strands of known sequence; wherein primary dots are used to operably link to a molecular probe, and secondary dots comprise a plurality of polynucleotide strands which are complementary to the plurality of polynucleotide strands of the primary dots. Also provided is a method for detecting the presence or absence of target molecule in a sample comprising operably linking primary dots to molecular probe, contacting the complex formed with the sample, contacting the sample with successive additions of secondary dots and primary dots. If target molecule is present in the sample, the primary dots and secondary dots will form dendrimers that can be detected by fluorescence emission. | 07-22-2010 |
Ursi Castro, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20100170753 | ELECTRONIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE - An electronic brake device for use with a wheel of a bicycle provides, among other features, wireless, remote disengagement of a wheel brake. A brake coupled to a housing is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The housing includes a receiver configured to receive a command signal, and a processor operative to identify the received command signal. If the command signal is identified as a first command signal, the processor outputs a first control signal. An electric motor is operatively coupled to the brake to selectively move the brake from the engaged position in which the wheel of the bicycle is being braked to the disengaged position in which the wheel of the bicycle is free of any brake contact in response to the first control signal. Measured movement of the brakes between fully braked or fully disengaged positions are possible in the disclosed arrangement. | 07-08-2010 |
William M. Castro, Baton Rouge, LA US
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| 20080215256 | Process for mapping off-site piping systems in a refinery and/or petrochemical facility and a system for providing emergency isolation and response in a refinery and/or petrochemical facility - A process of mapping piping systems associated with a refinery and petrochemical facilities is disclosed, which maps piping systems, which interconnect facility operating units with other operating units, utilities, distribution facilities and storage units. A system for aiding in the isolation of piping systems, operating units and other facility components is also disclosed. The system includes a search database having representations of the piping systems and its related components. A method of isolating an event within a facility is also disclosed. The method includes identifying the location of an event in the facility, performing a search to identify the impacted piping systems and related components, and identifying measures to isolate the event. | 09-04-2008 |