Cheatham, US
Bentley Cheatham, Durham, NC US
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20100196886 | SCREENING, DIAGNOSING, TREATING AND PROGNOSIS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC STATUS BY RNA REGULATION - A relationship between cancer and ribonucleic acid (RNA) regulation is described by determining intracellular levels of niRN A regulators. Generally, mRNA levels are decreased in cancer cells that may be a reflection of either reduced mRNA expression and/or increased mRNA degradation. miRNAs are identified that hybridize to an mRNA that are suspected to mediate intracellular mRNA steady state levels. Alternatively, ribonucleic acid binding protein (RBP) levels may also mediate intracellular mRNA steady state levels. In particular, this invention demonstrates an effective clinical management strategy for uterine cell cancers may be implemented by taking advantage of an exemplary relationship between P2X | 08-05-2010 |
Byron J. Cheatham, Auburn, AL US
Carmie Cheatham, Tampa, FL US
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20120197781 | ADVANCE BLOCKING AND PAYMENT HOLDING STRATEGIES - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for identifying risk patterns for accounts based on a plurality of rules, and executing risk mitigation routines for those accounts for which risk patterns have been identified. If an advance block risk pattern is identified for an account, an advance block routine is executed for the account. If a payment hold risk pattern is identified for an account, a payment hold routine is executed for the account. | 08-02-2012 |
20120209760 | RISK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND JUDGMENTAL REVIEW INTERFACE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for identifying one or more risk patterns for an account based on a plurality of rules, determining whether to add an account on to a judgmental review queue based at least in part on the one or more risk patterns identified for the account, and allowing a user to execute one or more risk mitigation actions for the account in order to curb possible financial losses that may result from the identified risk patterns. | 08-16-2012 |
Charles M. Cheatham, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20110103425 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING MELT ELASTICITY - An apparatus and method for determining the standardized melt elasticity (sME) force of a thermoplastic polymer needed to stretch a strand of melted polymer at a speed about thirty three times faster than the speed of strand formation from a body of melted polymer under constant stress from an unencumbered dead weighted piston. | 05-05-2011 |
20140090453 | CHROMATOGRAPHY OF POLYMERS - The invention provides an apparatus for polymer chromatography, comprising at least one column that comprises a first stationary phase comprising one of the following: A) a material comprising at least one non-carbon atom, excluding glass or a metal, selected from molybdenum sulfide MoS2, tungsten sulfide WS2, silicon carbide SiC, boron nitride BN, or combinations thereof, or B) glass, or a metal, or combinations thereof, and a material comprising at least one non-carbon atom selected from molybdenum sulfide MoS2, tungsten sulfide WS2, silicon carbide SiC, boron nitride BN, or combinations thereof. The invention also provides a method for polymer chromatography, comprising introducing a solution, comprising a polymer, into a liquid flowing through a first stationary phase, and wherein the first stationary phase comprises one of foregoing materials (A) or (B). | 04-03-2014 |
Curtis Cheatham, The Woodlands, TX US
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20090063055 | System and Method for Obtaining and Using Downhole Data During Well Control Operations - In a well control system and method, a tool driver on a toolstring is configured to activate a telemetry tool in response to a predetermined threshold of accelerometer data measured by an accelerometer. For example, the predetermined accelerometer data threshold preferably corresponds to an acceleration level expected while drilling mud is being pumped at a slow pump rate of a well control operation through the drill pipe of the well. When a fluid influx occurs during drilling, the well is shut-in so that the tool driver turns off the telemetry tool. The drill pipe and casing pressures of the shut-in well are obtained. Then, drilling mud having a first weight is pumped into the drill pipe at a slow mud pump rate. Because the tool driver is set to activate the telemetry tool in response to accelerometer data at the slow pump rate, the telemetry tool begins sending downhole pressure data to the surface. In this way, rig operations can change the mud weight and adjust the choke line during the kill operation based on an analysis of the downhole pressure data obtained during the well control operation. | 03-05-2009 |
Dennis Cheatham, Richardson, TX US
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20080273840 | INTERFACE CONVERTER FOR SC FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS - An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a fiber optic connector with an adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector compatible with the adapter port. In certain embodiments, a retractable release sleeve may be removed from the SC fiber optic connector prior to attaching the interface converter. In certain embodiments, the interface converter may be inserted into the adapter port prior to being attached to the SC fiber optic connector. | 11-06-2008 |
20090003772 | MECHANICAL INTERFACE CONVERTER FOR MAKING NON-RUGGEDIZED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS COMPATIBLE WITH A RUGGEDIZED FIBER OPTIC ADAPTER - An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a non-ruggedized fiber optic connector with a ruggedized adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector compatible with the ruggedized adapter port. In certain embodiments, a retractable release sleeve may be removed from the SC fiber optic connector prior to attaching the interface converter. In certain embodiments, the interface converter may be inserted into the ruggedized adapter port prior to being attached to the SC fiber optic connector. | 01-01-2009 |
20100172616 | MECHANICAL INTERFACE CONVERTER FOR MAKING NON-RUGGEDIZED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS COMPATIBLE WITH A RUGGEDIZED FIBER OPTIC ADAPTER - An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a non-ruggedized fiber optic connector with a ruggedized adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector compatible with the ruggedized adapter port. In certain embodiments, a retractable release sleeve may be removed from the SC fiber optic connector prior to attaching the interface converter. In certain embodiments, the interface converter may be inserted into the ruggedized adapter port prior to being attached to the SC fiber optic connector. | 07-08-2010 |
20100296779 | INTERFACE CONVERTER FOR SC FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS - An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a fiber optic connector with an adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector compatible with the adapter port. In certain embodiments, a retractable release sleeve may be removed from the SC fiber optic connector prior to attaching the interface converter. In certain embodiments, the interface converter may be inserted into the adapter port prior to being attached to the SC fiber optic connector. | 11-25-2010 |
Eddie L. Cheatham, Colleyville, TX US
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20080251449 | FIXED FILM BIOPROCESS FOR REMOVING CARBON COMPOUNDS IN OIL AND GAS DRILLING SLUDGE - A system for recycling drilling sludge is disclosed. The system has a treatment area and a salt-tolerant bio-reactor coupled to the treatment area. The bio-reactor has i) at least one bio-suspension element for supporting the growth of at least one type of biological microorganism within an enclosed flow zone; ii) an agitator for creating a flow of the drilling sludge through the enclosed flow zone at a flow rate; and iii) an aerator for providing a gas to the enclosed flow zone. The system also has a processor coupled to the agitator and configured to create at least a minimum self-cleaning drag force between drilling sludge passing through the enclosed flow zone and the combined at least one type of biological microorganism and the at least one bio-suspension element. A related method and bio-reactor are also disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
James Cheatham, Seguin, TX US
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20150158637 | Reclosable Package or Bag with Audible Reclosure - The present disclosure relates a reclosure or zipper for a reclosable package or container, such as a plastic bag, wherein opening or closing the zipper causes an audible sound and a tactile feel. The reclosure or zipper is manufactured by an apparatus which includes a cutting wheel which is opposed to a pressure wheel. The cutting wheel includes cutting teeth spaced about its periphery. Interlocked zipper material is engaged between the cutting wheel and the pressure wheel to form indentations in the interlocked zipper, thereby resulting in audible and tactile feedback when the zipper is operated. | 06-11-2015 |
James F. Cheatham, Palos Verdes Estates, CA US
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20110083481 | Security devices for wheels - A security device attaches to and secures a wheel of vehicle. The security device has a pair of arms for releasably engaging with a wheel and a locking assembly attached to or disposed between the arms. The locking assembly may include a static portion disposed on one of the arms and an actuatable portion disposed on the other arm. The actuatable portion is receivable within the static portion. The static portion may include one or more rack plates each having a plurality of tabs, with the rack plates being disposed in an opposite and spaced relationship, such that the actuatable portion is receivable therebetween. The actuatable portion may include a rotatable cam having a pair of oppositely disposed arms. The actuatable portion is positionable in a secured position in which the arms are respectively engaged with tabs of the rack plates, and an opened position in which the arms are disengaged from the rack plates. | 04-14-2011 |
Jason Cheatham, New York, NY US
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20130347104 | ANALYZING EXECUTABLE BINARY CODE WITHOUT DETECTION - Analysis of executable binary code is performed without detection by defensive elements embedded within the executable binary code or within a system in which the executable binary code is executing. An identified suspect executable file is disassembled. Statically and dynamically analysis is performed on binary code of the disassembled executable file. An anti-anti-debugging function is implemented by executing program call functions in a manner which avoids detection of a debugging program by the defensive elements embedded within the executable binary code of the anti-debugging function of the executable binary code, thereby avoiding detection by the source of the suspect executable file. | 12-26-2013 |
Jesse R. Cheatham, Seattle, WA US
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20140136140 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OVERHEAD LINE MOTION - A system for monitoring motion of an overhead line includes a monitoring device. The monitoring device includes an accelerometer and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to accept data from the accelerometer corresponding to line movement, analyze the data to determine displacement data corresponding to a displacement of the overhead line, accept data corresponding to a location of at least one external object proximate to the overhead line, and analyze the displacement data to determine a clearance from the at least one external object. | 05-15-2014 |
Kelly Dawn Cheatham, Maylene, AL US
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20140354436 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE SYSTEM TO IMPROVE WORKFLOW - A hand hygiene compliance (HHC) system that, in addition to monitoring hand hygiene, provides messaging and asset tracking capabilities to improve workflow amongst employees working at a facility. In one embodiment, the HHC system includes a control unit associated with a hand hygiene dispenser and programmed to enable use of one or more icons each time the control unit detects use of the hand hygiene dispenser by an individual, wherein the icons allow the individual to, without limitation, enter or update a pain status indicator that is representative of a patient's response to a pain status inquiry event. More specifically, the icons are displayed on a feedback device associated with the control unit, and users select the icons by physically touching the feedback device. In alternative embodiments, the control unit includes a gesture sense system which allows users to select icons without touching the feedback device. | 12-04-2014 |
Lloyd R. Cheatham, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20140137960 | NON-RISING STEM ACTUATOR - An apparatus for actuating a valve includes a housing having an axis, a valve end, a cap end, and a cylindrical sidewall defining an inner diameter surface of the housing. A cap is connected to the cap end of the housing. An inlet is located in one of the cap and the housing. A plate is positioned within the housing, the plate having an outer diameter that slidingly engages the inner diameter surface of the housing. The plate moves between an extended position and a retracted position in response to pressure media from the inlet. A down stop is in contact with the plate. A seal nut has a first end in engagement with the down stop. The seal nut has a second end with an end surface, the end surface being spaced apart from the cap when the plate is in the extended position. | 05-22-2014 |
20140138564 | COMBINATION DIAPHRAGM PISTON ACTUATOR - An actuator for operating a linear valve, such as a gate valve, includes a sealing plate that extends across the diameter of a housing. A diaphragm is located on, and fully supported by, the plate. When pressure media urges the diaphragm and sealing plate downward, the sealing plate urges a step downward to actuate a valve. A hub and an annular support plate can be assembled to form the plate, and the plate can be different sizes by selecting different sized annular support plates. | 05-22-2014 |
20140166131 | SWIVEL TOP SHAFT VALVE ACTUATOR - An actuator for operating a linear valve, such as a gate valve, includes a swivel coupling for detachably connecting an indicator stem to a plate within the actuator. In embodiments, the coupling includes a body with a lock ring groove. The detachable stem includes a downward facing recess having a groove on an inner diameter surface. The stem is placed on the body, and a lock ring engages both grooves to prevent axial movement of the stem relative to the body. The lock ring does not, however, prevent rotational movement of the stem relative to the body. | 06-19-2014 |
20140183385 | QUICK CONNECT VALVE ACTUATOR - An actuator for operating a linear valve, such as a gate valve, includes a quick connect coupling between the housing and at least one of a bonnet and a power head assembly. In embodiments, the quick connect coupling includes a plurality of lugs spaced apart around an annular actuator housing surface, and a plurality of lugs spaced apart around an annular surface of another member such as a bonnet or power head, each of the lugs defining a plurality of slots therebetween. The lugs pass through corresponding slots, and then the housing is rotated relative to the other member until at least a portion of the lugs of each component are axially aligned in a locked position. The rotation is less than one full revolution of the rotated component. A latch prevents the component from rotating out of the locked position. | 07-03-2014 |
20150204456 | Combination Diaphragm Piston Actuator - An apparatus for actuating a valve includes an actuator with a cap. A plate that engages the inner diameter of the actuator housing is positioned within the actuator housing. A pressure chamber is located within the actuator housing between the plate and cap. A cap seal fluidly seals the pressure chamber between the cap and the actuator housing. The pressure chamber is fluidly sealed at the plate by one of a first plate seal assembly and a second plate seal assembly. The first plate seal assembly is formed by the diaphragm being secured between a seal nut and the plate. The second plate seal assembly is formed by an outer diameter sidewall seal located between the inner diameter of the actuator housing and the outer diameter of the plate and a retainer seal located between an outer diameter of the seal nut and an inner diameter of the plate. | 07-23-2015 |
Lloyd Ray Cheatham, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20150083954 | PRESSURE EQUALIZING VALVE - A gate valve includes a body with a flow passage intersected by a gate cavity and a gate with an axis, the gate being axially movable in the gate cavity between a gate closed position and a gate open position. A lifting device is in engagement with a stein of the gate to move the gate to the gate open position. A port extends from a first external surface of the gate to a second external surface of the gate. A seal member is mechanically connected to the filling device, the seal member being moveable in response to axial movement of the lifting device between a seal open position where fluids can flow through the port and a seal closed position where the seal member blocks fluids from flowing through the port. | 03-26-2015 |
20150267505 | Selector Valve for High Pressure Hydrocarbon Production Operations - An apparatus for directing a fluid from an inlet to one of a plurality of outlets that are associated with a wellhead assembly includes a block body having a block inlet and a plurality of block outlets. A selector plug is located within the block body, the selector plug having a plug inlet aligned with the block inlet along a central axis, a plug outlet at an angle relative to the central axis, and a plug bore extending from the plug inlet to the plug outlet. A stem member is moveable to selectively rotate the selector plug within the block body so that the plug outlet aligns with one of the plurality of block outlets, providing a fluid flow path from the block inlet to such one of the plurality of block outlets, and impeding fluid communication from the block inlet to the others of the plurality of block outlets. | 09-24-2015 |
Lloyd Ray Cheatham, Houston, TX US
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20150204448 | Non-Welded Hardface Gate and Seats - A gate valve includes a valve body with a flow passage intersected by a gate cavity. The gate valve also includes a gate with a gate body. The gate body has a downstream gate body face, and an upstream gate body face on an opposite side of the gate body. A seat ring is located between each gate body face and the valve body, at the intersection of the flow passage and the gate cavity. Each seat ring has a seat ring face proximate to the gate. At least one removable insert is located between one of the seat ring faces and one of the gate body faces. The insert is removably coupled to one of the faces and formed of a material harder and more wear resistant as compared to the gate body and the seat ring. | 07-23-2015 |
Michael L. Cheatham, Orlando, FL US
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20100087852 | TEMPORARY SURGICAL CLOSURE FOR A BODY CAVITY - Described is an apparatus ( | 04-08-2010 |
20120289896 | PERCUTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED ABDOMINAL DRAIN - Devices adapted to facilitate draining fluid from the abdominal/peritoneal cavity of a medical patient. The invention may be embodied in one or more element of an access port, insertion assist device, and/or abdominal catheter. A preferred abdominal catheter provides a drain field that can be inserted into the abdominal compartment, through an access opening having a small cross-section, in a stowed configuration and subsequently expanded to provide a large drain area through which to extract fluid from the compartment. | 11-15-2012 |
Michelle Cheatham, New York, NY US
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20130347104 | ANALYZING EXECUTABLE BINARY CODE WITHOUT DETECTION - Analysis of executable binary code is performed without detection by defensive elements embedded within the executable binary code or within a system in which the executable binary code is executing. An identified suspect executable file is disassembled. Statically and dynamically analysis is performed on binary code of the disassembled executable file. An anti-anti-debugging function is implemented by executing program call functions in a manner which avoids detection of a debugging program by the defensive elements embedded within the executable binary code of the anti-debugging function of the executable binary code, thereby avoiding detection by the source of the suspect executable file. | 12-26-2013 |
Rhonda L. Cheatham, Washington, DC US
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20100305992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ELECTRONIC INVESTIGATION MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods to manage and mechanize investigations and associated evidence gathering, documentation and retention. Methods for using barcodes for processing and storing evidence in an investigation are provided. | 12-02-2010 |
Richard Bentley Cheatham, Durham, NC US
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20110104735 | HUMAN OMENTAL MESOTHELIAL CELLS, METHODS OF ISOLATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention discloses novel methods and omental, myocardial, liver, lung, renal, peritoneal, intestinal and pancreatic mesothelial cells which are useful for a number of procedures including drug discovery, co-culturing, cell therapy and bioassay. The invention provides a method for isolating these cells that improves upon the methods previously used and provides cells isolated in quantity. The present invention provides a list of secreted proteins from omentum mesothelial cells that can be utilized in the described cell based assays. | 05-05-2011 |
Ryan Thomas Cheatham, Loveland, CO US
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20140101602 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO EXPANDING OR CONTRACTING REPRESENTATIONS OF DATA - In one general aspect, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be configured to store instructions that when executed cause a processor to perform a process. The process can include receiving an indicator configured to trigger movement of a representation of a first portion of data and a representation of a second portion of data in a direction toward a boundary where the boundary is oriented with respect to a display area. The process can also include modifying a position of the representation of the first portion of data with respect to a position of the representation of second portion of data in response to the indicator. | 04-10-2014 |
Steven Cheatham, Pittsburg, CA US
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20130312111 | EMBEDDING SUPPLEMENTAL CONSUMER DATA - Embodiments of the invention broadly described, introduce systems and methods for combining multiple field values into a normalized value, generating codes using the normalized value, and using the codes as activation codes. One embodiment of the invention discloses a computer-implemented method for generating a code. The method comprises receiving a plurality of field values associated with a set of fields, each of the fields being associated with a field radix, converting the field values into numeric field values, combining, by a processor, numeric field values, each associated with a field, each of the fields associated with a field radix, to generate a normalized value, and generating, by the processor, a code representative of the plurality of field values using the normalized value. | 11-21-2013 |
Steven M. Cheatham, Pittsburg, CA US
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20140172534 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE PROGRAMMING OF AN OFFER CAMPAIGN - A computing apparatus configured to represent offer rules based on requirements for the detection of predefined types of events and actions scheduled to be performed in response to the detection of each occurrence of the events. At least some of the events can include the actions of providing punches on virtual punch cards in the offer programs in which a user is enrolled. One of the event types is configured to be matched/triggered in response to recording punches in the virtual punch cards. | 06-19-2014 |
Thomas Reid Cheatham, Charlotte, NC US
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20090079566 | SECURITY DEVICE INCLUDING SENSOR HAVING AN EXTENSION - A security device for an item of merchandise having at least one removable component includes a sensor attached to the item of merchandise. The sensor has an extension that extends outwardly from the sensor in a first direction generally parallel to an axis defined by the item of merchandise sufficiently to prevent a removable component from being removed from the item of merchandise. The extension is preferably a plate having an outer surface that is adhered to the sensor and an inner surface that is adhered to the item of merchandise. The extension includes a leg depending from the plate in a second direction that defines an angle with the axis defined by the item of merchandise sufficiently to prevent a removable component from being removed from the item of merchandise when the plate is adhered to the item of merchandise. The sensor is electrically connected to an alarm circuit. | 03-26-2009 |
20130196530 | POWER ADAPTER CORD HAVING LOCKING CONNECTOR - A power adapter cord for providing electrical power to an electronic item of merchandise from an external source of electrical power includes a cable containing at least one conductor and having a connector at one end configured to lock into a corresponding connector of a power input port provided on the item of merchandise. The connector and the corresponding connector define a mechanical and electrical connection having a connector extraction force greater than the connector extraction force of a standard connector of the same type. Accordingly, the connector prevents accidental or malicious removal of the connector from the power input port and/or discourages theft of the item of merchandise because the connector cannot be forcibly removed without damaging the corresponding connector and thereby rendering the item of merchandise inoperable. In exemplary embodiments, the connector is a modified micro-USB plug. | 08-01-2013 |
Vincent Cheatham, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110109451 | Cheatham's seat belts usage indicator - The present invention provides the Cheatham Seat Belt Usage Indicator comprising a vehicular lighting system that provides a visual indication to law enforcement whether or not a motorist is driving with the seat belt fastened. This invention comprises a series of lights, and the appropriate wire assemblies for connecting these beacons to an automobile's seat belt apparatuses, incorporated into the seat belts themselves. The seat belts are emblazoned with the name “Cheatham” running along the length of the belt. | 05-12-2011 |
Wayman Wendell Cheatham, Columbia, MD US
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20080260838 | GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE 1 (GLP-1) PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - A composition is disclosed comprising glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) particles in combination with diketopiperazine (DKP) that is stable both in vitro and in vivo. The composition has utility as a pharmaceutical formulation for treating diseases such as diabetes, cancers, and obesity but is not limited to such diseases or conditions. In particularly, the composition has utility as a pharmaceutical formulation for pulmonary delivery. | 10-23-2008 |
20110183901 | Superior Control of Blood Glucose in Diabetes Treatment - Methods related to the treatment of diabetes and improving the control of blood glucose levels are provided. In particular, methods are provided for effectively reducing postprandial glucose excursions while reducing the incidence of clinically significant late postprandial hypoglycemia by administered an insulin composition in a form suitable for pulmonary administration. Additionally, methods for effectively reducing post-prandial glucose excursions while reducing the incidence of clinically significant late postprandial hypoglycemia by administered an insulin composition in a form suitable for pulmonary administration along with a long-acting basal insulin. | 07-28-2011 |
Zachary Cheatham, Lynchburg, VA US
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20100218355 | FINISHING/BURNISHING TOOL - A burnishing tool including a tapered cam shaft including a camming surfaces having a planar spatial orientation substantially the same as the planar spatial orientation of sides of a pyramid, wherein respective keys respectively extend along respective camming surfaces of the tapered cam shaft, the keys having respective longitudinal axis of extensions parallel to the respective camming surfaces and lying in respective planes normal to the planar spatial orientations of the respective camming surfaces, wherein the camming surfaces are arrayed about a cam shaft axis that is normal to a plane that is parallel to a base of the pyramid. The burnishing tool further includes a burnishing assembly, the burnishing assembly includes segmented burnishing components including respective cammed surfaces positioned on the tapered cam shaft adjacent respective camming surfaces. These segmented burnishing components include mate with the cam shaft. | 09-02-2010 |