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Cheryl Brucato, Andover, MA US
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| 20090090859 | High density cast-in-place sample preparation card - A card or insert having a plurality of recesses for a sample preparation device, the card containing cast-in-place composite and/or non-filled structures which are useful as sorptive or reactive media or for size-based separations. Any particular card size or configuration can be used, and the inclusion of a large amount of adsorptive particles in polymer is achieved while still maintaining the membrane three dimensional structure. In a first preferred embodiment, the composite structures comprise particles entrapped within a porous polymeric substrate, and are cast in-place into a plurality of recesses in an insert for a multi-well sample preparation device, thereby providing an effective platform for high throughput micromass handling. With the appropriate selection of particle chemistry, virtually any separation or purification operation can be conducted in multiplicity, including selective bind/elute chromatography, operations, on sample mass loads less than 1 microgram in volumes of a few microliters, as well as larger mass loads and volumes. Manufacturing flexibility and high throughput is achieved. The card can be configured for direct analysis of bound sample without elution. | 04-09-2009 |
Cheryl Butler Rolf, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20080313973 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CARE - A structure and method for providing care is provided. | 12-25-2008 |
Cheryl Cantlon, Clarence Center, NY US
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| 20110252694 | COMPOSITIONS FOR DRIP FUMIGATION - Soil fumigation compositions are provided herein that include methyl iodide, at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon, at least one surfactant, and water. The fumigant can be produced by combining the water and surfactant with an initial mixture that is an azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixture of methyl iodide and at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon. The fumigant compositions can be utilized in drip fumigation processes, and have increased volatility as compared to methyl iodide alone, which can reduce the risk of water contamination when utilizing methyl iodide as a fumigant. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120064208 | AZEOTROPIC POST-HARVEST FUMIGATION COMPOSITIONS OF METHYL IODIDE - The present technology relates to fumigant compositions and fumigation processes, and particularly to processes for the fumigation of perishable products. The fumigant compositions comprise an azeotropic and azeotrope-like composition of methyl iodide and at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon. The fumigation methods include providing a fumigant composition and applying the fumigant composition to a perishable product. | 03-15-2012 |
Cheryl Fitzer-Attas, Rehovot IL
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| 20090062400 | Method of treating glaucoma using rasagiline - Disclosed is a method of reducing glaucoma in a subject afflicted with glaucoma, comprising administering to the subject an amount of R(+)-N-propargyl-1-aminoindan or a pharmaceutically acceptably salt thereof effective to reduce glaucoma. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090136462 | TUMOR ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN PEPTIDES AND USE OF SAME AS ANTI-TUMOR VACCINES - The present invention relates to tumor associated antigen (TAA) peptides and to use of same, of polynucleotides encoding same and of cells presenting same as anti-tumor vaccines. More particularly, the present invention relates to tumor associated antigen peptides derived from Uroplakin Ia, Ib, II and III, Prostate specific antigen (PSA), Prostate acid phosphatase (PAP) and Prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA), BA-46 (Lactadherin), Mucin (MUC-1), and Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor (CRIPTO-1) and the use of same as anti-tumor vaccines to prevent or cure bladder, prostate, breast or other cancers, carcinomas in particular. Most particularly, the present invention relates to tumor associated antigen peptides which are presentable to the immune system by HLA-A2 molecules. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100291127 | TUMOR ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN PEPTIDES AND USE OF SAME AS ANTI-TUMOR VACCINES - The present invention relates to tumor associated antigen (TAA) peptides and to use of same, of polynucleotides encoding same and of cells presenting same as anti-tumor vaccines. More particularly, the present invention relates to tumor associated antigen peptides derived from Uroplakin Ia, Ib, II and III, Prostate specific antigen (PSA), Prostate acid phosphatase (PAP) and Prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA), BA-46 (Lactadherin), Mucin (MUC-1), and Teratocarcinoma-derived growth factor (CRIPTO-1) and the use of same as anti-tumor vaccines to prevent or cure bladder, prostate, breast or other cancers, carcinomas in particular. Most particularly, the present invention relates to tumor associated antigen peptides which are presentable to the immune system by HLA-A2 molecules. | 11-18-2010 |
Cheryl Godejohn, Cedarburg, WI US
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| 20110276475 | PAYMENT TRANSACTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM - A system, apparatus, and method for resolving disputes arising from payment transactions. Such disputes may relate to the non-performance of an obligation agreed to by a party to a transaction, or the dispute may involve an allegation that a payment transaction was fraudulent, with a chargeback being requested. The invention may be used to resolve disputes arising from payment transactions that are processed by more than one payment processor, such as for a first payment transaction that was processed by a first payment processor and a second payment transaction that was processed by a second and different payment processor. | 11-10-2011 |
Cheryl Grunbock US
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| 20120072274 | REFERRAL AWARD SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE DEVICES - The system allows a user to use a portable capture device to identify a product that is being examined by the user at a merchant's location. The identity of the merchant is also captured by the system before or after the examination of the product. If the user or a party affiliated with the user subsequently purchases the product from a source other than the merchant where the product was examined, the system compensates the merchant where the product was examined under a referral award program. Awards under the referral award program can take a variety of forms, including cash, advertising credit, or manufacturer rebates. | 03-22-2012 |
Cheryl Grunbock, Vashon Island, WA US
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| 20110142371 | OPTICAL SCANNERS, SUCH AS HAND-HELD OPTICAL SCANNERS - A hand-held optical scanner is described. The hand-held optical scanner has an image sensor, as well as a scan window through which image light is directed toward the image sensor. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110153653 | IMAGE SEARCH USING TEXT-BASED ELEMENTS WITHIN THE CONTENTS OF IMAGES - A mobile device searches for electronic content. The mobile device captures an image from a rendered document, and searches for an electronic version of the image using characteristics of the image and using text within the contents of the image. The mobile device receives a result for the search based upon the image characteristics and the text within the context of the image. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110167075 | USING GESTALT INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY LOCATIONS IN PRINTED INFORMATION - A facility for identifying a location in a printed document is described. The facility obtains an image of the printed document, and extracts gestalt information from text occurring in the image of the printed document. The facility compares the extracted gestalt information to an index of documents and, based upon this comparison, identifies a document that includes the gestalt information. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110232560 | ADHESIVE TAPE WITH VISUAL INDICATORS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE - A visual indicator used to indicate a disposition of an end of a tape comprises a colored layer, and one or more layers of elongate polymer elements, or one or more polarizing layers, or one or more dichroic filter layers. When the tape is stretched as a piece is torn or cut away, an orientation of the polymer elements, or a polarization configuration, or a thickness of the dichroic layers is changed, changing a color, opacity, or reflectance visually evident at the end of the tape. In other embodiments, the visual indicator comprises one or more visible lines that run diagonally across the width of the tape, either in successive sections or along the entire length, so that a discontinuity between the line at the end and at an adjacent point on the remainder of the tape indicates the disposition of the end and an approximate amount of tape remaining. | 09-29-2011 |
Cheryl Gudzak, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090293173 | GARMENTS WITH RELEASABLE RETAINERS - Garments for covering appendages, such as socks and mittens for covering feet and hands, are provided with releasable retainer tabs. The tabs include elements configured to releasably attach. When attached, the tabs cinch a part of the garment covering the appendage joint, e.g., the ankle of a sock or wrist of a mitten. Elasticity of the sock or mitten ensures adequate circulation for the wearer. The tabs serve a secondary function, namely, pairing socks for laundering and storage. Pairing tabs may be provided in addition to or in lieu of the retainer tabs to join paired socks for laundering and storage. | 12-03-2009 |
Cheryl Hartfield, Plano, TX US
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| 20120025075 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING SIMULTANEOUS AND OVERLAPPING OPTICAL AND CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM IMAGES - This disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for producing multiple pixel-by-pixel simultaneous and overlapping images of a sample in a microscope with multiple imaging beams. A scanning electron microscope, a focused ion-beam microscope, or a microscope having both beams, also has an optical microscope. A region of interest on a sample is scanned by both charged-particle and optical beams, either by moving the sample beneath the beams by use of a mechanical stage, or by synchronized scanning of the stationary sample by the imaging beams, or by independently scanning the sample with the imaging beams and recording imaging signals so as to form pixel-by-pixel simultaneous and overlapping images. | 02-02-2012 |
Cheryl Idell, Hewlett Neck, NY US
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| 20100287043 | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADVERTISING - Disclosed is a system and method for conducting an incentivized trivia contest to increase the effectiveness of advertising which includes a software information system that collects and analyzes data on the effectiveness of ads during the programs in which the ads are aired. The system can be used to report data on recall, understanding, likeability and other key performance measures to advertisers and other clients, via a web based delivery system. A first set of trivia questions relating to advertising and a second set of trivia questions relating to content are stored in the system. The first and second sets of trivia questions are associated with a broadcast of advertising along with content. A subset of the first and second trivia questions are selected for transmission to a member. The member's responses are received and points are awarded for correct answers. Incentives are provided to members based upon points awarded. | 11-11-2010 |
Cheryl Knepfler, Fremont, CA US
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| 20080280438 | METHODS FOR DEPOSITING TUNGSTEN LAYERS EMPLOYING ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION TECHNIQUES - In one embodiment of the invention, a method for forming a tungsten-containing layer on a substrate is provided which includes positioning a substrate containing a barrier layer disposed thereon in a process chamber, exposing the substrate to a first soak process for a first time period and depositing a nucleation layer on the barrier layer by flowing a tungsten-containing precursor and a reductant into the process chamber. The method further includes exposing the nucleation layer to a second soak process for a second time period and depositing a bulk layer on the nucleation layer. In one example, the barrier layer contains titanium nitride, the first and second soak processes independently comprise at least one reducing gas selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, silane, disilane, dichlorosilane, borane, diborane, derivatives thereof and combinations thereof and the nucleation layer may be deposited by an atomic layer deposition process or a pulsed chemical vapor deposition process while the bulk layer may be deposited by a chemical vapor deposition process or a physical vapor deposition process. | 11-13-2008 |
Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins, Framingham, MA US
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| 20100330149 | Solid Drug Tablets for Implantable Drug Delivery Devices - A drug dosage form is provided in the form of a solid tablet which is greater than 50% by weight the local anesthetic agent. The local anesthetic agent may be selected from the group consisting of an aminoamide, an aminoester, and a combination thereof. The drug tablet may be in the form of a mini-tablet which is greater than 70 wt % drug, with the balance being excipient. For example, the anesethetic agent may include lidocaine, in a salt or base form, combined with binder and lubricant excipients. Implantable drug delivery devices including the tablets are also provided, e.g., one or more of the drug tablets may be contained in a biocompatible housing. The drug tablets may be substantially cylindrical with flat end faces, and the device may have from 10 to 100 drug tablets aligned in the housing with the flat end faces of adjacent tablets abutting one another. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100331770 | Implantable Drug Delivery Devices and Methods of Making the Same - A drug delivery device is provided that includes a device body, a number of solid, compressed drug tablets, and a retention frame. The device body includes a drug reservoir lumen and a retention frame lumen. The number of solid, compressed drug tablets are positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and the retention frame is positioned in the retention frame lumen. The drug tablets may be mini-tablets aligned in the drug reservoir lumen, with an interstice formed between any two adjacent drug tablets facilitating deformation of the device body. Systems and method are also provided for loading a drug delivery device. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning one or more solid drug units upstream of the drug delivery device; and driving the drug units into the drug delivery device with a flow of pressurized gas. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110060309 | Implantable Device for Controlled Drug Delivery - Implantable devices and methods for delivery of lidocaine or other drugs to a patient are provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a first drug portion which has a first drug housing which contains a first drug formulation in a solid form which includes a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of lidocaine; and a second drug portion which includes a second drug housing which contains a second drug formulation which includes lidocaine base. In another embodiment, the device includes a drug reservoir component which has an elastic tube having at least one lumen bounded by a porous sidewall having an open-cell structure, a closed-cell structure, or a combination thereof; and a drug formulation contained within the at least one lumen, wherein the device is deformable between a low-profile deployment shape and a relatively expanded retention shape. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110137244 | Tissue Expander Configured for Drug Delivery - A device includes a tissue expanding portion and an enclosure positioned on a surface of the tissue expanding portion. The enclosure includes an enclosure wall and a drug formulation pocket defined by the enclosure wall. A solid drug formulation that includes a drug is housed within the drug formulation pocket | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110218488 | Systems and Methods for Implanting Devices in the Bladder and Other Genitourinary Sites - An implantable drug delivery device includes a drug reservoir portion, a retention frame portion, and a guide wire portion. The drug reservoir portion houses a drug. The retention frame portion houses a retention frame. The guide wire portion defines a hollow bore for receiving a guide wire. | 09-08-2011 |
Cheryl Lofrano-Zaske, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120031920 | LID ASSEMBLY FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER - A container for storage and shipping of objects includes a lid assembly having two configurations and an open-top box. In the first configuration the container can be loaded with objects for storage or collection while limiting physical and visual access to the contents of the box and in the second configuration, the container is sealed for shipping. The lid assembly contains side flaps which may be used to stabilize the lid assembly in the first configuration, and in the second configuration, secure the lid assembly to the open-top box. Preferably, the container is formed from one contiguous blank. The blank is preferably made of corrugated cardboard but may be formed from any substantially rigid material. | 02-09-2012 |
Cheryl Mefford, Cheyenne, WY US
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| 20100084289 | COIN STORAGE AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A display for display articles such as coins or medallions including a generally planar plastic sheet having one or more retaining structures for capturing one or more display articles. The plastic sheet has opposite first and second generally planar sides. A first paper board sheet is bonded to the first side of the plastic sheet, and a second paper board sheet is bonded to the second side of the plastic sheet. The plastic sheet can have the same dimensions of at least one of the paper board sheets. | 04-08-2010 |
Cheryl Milone, New York, NY US
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| 20080270255 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REQUESTING PRIOR ART FROM THE PUBLIC IN EXCHANGE FOR A REWARD - The present invention is a method and system for requesting from at least one member of the public, information that teaches or describes a technology, or a technology covered by one or more claims of a patent, in exchange for a reward where the information received can be combined with an investment strategy and/or auctioned. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090112712 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE REQUESTING RECEIPT AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION - A method of obtaining information in a specific area from at least two persons having a defined level of knowledge in that specific area. A host, upon receiving a question for information, operates a web site platform for the exchange of information using the web site to send the question to each of the at least two persons for a response together with a suggested fee for a response to the question. Where the fee is not precisely fixed and at least one response to the question is received via the web site, a value is determined by subscribers to the website. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100241500 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCENTIVIZING AN ACTIVITY OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY WEBSITE - A system for incentivizing an action offered by a third-party website. To this end, the system includes a host website comprising an offering module configured to display an incentive for taking an action on the third-party website. The host website further includes a user interface module configured to register users as participants, and accept inputs from the participants. In addition, a reporting module receives a report of an action on the third-party website and the identity of the participant taking the action. Further, an incentive calculation module present on the host website calculates an incentive applicable to the identified action and provides information regarding the calculated incentive. Moreover, a data storage module is configured to assemble, store, retrieve, and process information regarding the participant and the third-party website action. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110257987 | Method and System for the Requesting Receipt and Exchange of Information - A method of obtaining information in a specific area from at least two persons having a defined level of knowledge in that specific area. A host, upon receiving a question for information, operates a web site platform for the exchange of information using the web site to send the question to each of the at least two persons for a response together with a suggested fee for a response to the question. Where the fee is not precisely fixed and at least one response to the question is received via the web site, a value is determined by subscribers to the website. | 10-20-2011 |
Cheryl Mocadlo, New London, WI US
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| 20090155325 | FORMULATION AND PRODUCTS FOR PROMOTING SKIN CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH - The present disclosure generally relates to a formulation. More particularly, the formulation may be applied to skin and/or used in combination with a personal care product to improve absorbance and leakage control of the personal care product, and to promote a more positive feel and comfort through improved skin cleanliness and health. | 06-18-2009 |
Cheryl Olfert, Winnipeg CA
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| 20080216844 | STERILE DRAPING FOR THE BORE OF A MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A sterile drape for use with a magnet of a magnetic resonance imaging is formed from a generally cylindrical sheet of a fabric. This is collapsible into an annulus and can be expanded axially to line the interior of the bore of the magnet. End flaps can close the ends of the bore and folded outwardly to cover the end faces of the magnet. The sheet can be supported by a wire or other support and can be stored on the magnet and end covers or in a ceiling suspended container. | 09-11-2008 |
Cheryl Phillips, Yuma, AZ US
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| 20090171800 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING RECEIPTS - Systems and methods for electronically processing accounts receivable (AR) check transactions via a location-base device associated with a merchant. The location-base device, such as a point-of-sale (POS) device, can be configured to perform various functions that facilitate processing of AR checks. Such functions may include improved user interface, an ability to handle a repetitive input parameter, an ability to handle multiple merchant identifiers, an ability to generate multiple receipt types, an ability to edit check transactions, an ability to manage throughput of the device, and an ability to allow scanning of different types of checks so as to allow subsequent processing of the scanned checks to be different based on the type of the check. The location-base device configured in one or more of the foregoing manner facilitates a check authorization process performed by a check processing service. | 07-02-2009 |
Cheryl Pittendreigh, Penticton CA
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| 20110104743 | Dynamic Light Scattering for in vitro Testing of Bodily Fluids - A method of diagnosing a pathological condition by detecting microparticles in a sample of bodily fluid using dynamic light scattering (DLS) is disclosed. The detection of microparticles in the bodily fluid by DLS may be used as an indicator of existing disease, to evaluate a risk of disease, as well as to monitor the efficacy of a treatment for disease. | 05-05-2011 |
Cheryl Porro, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110209121 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATED TESTING BY UTILIZING A PRECONFIGURED POINT OF ENTRY IN A TEST OR BY CONVERTING A TEST TO A PREDEFINED FORMAT - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for automated testing which utilizes a preconfigured point of entry in a test or which includes a test converted to a predetermined format. These mechanisms and methods for automated testing which utilizes a preconfigured point of entry in a test or which includes a test converted to a predetermined format can provide testing in an automated manner where the testing is otherwise typically. performed manually. The ability to provide this automated testing can increase the efficiency of testing code. | 08-25-2011 |
Cheryl Riley-Doucet, Rochester Hills, MI US
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| 20090105558 | Portable autonomous multi-sensory intervention device - A portable sensory intervention system for a patient in need thereof is provided, which comprises:(a) a soft device to be held by the patient comprising one or more stimulation units which are: (i) a speaker inside the device coupled to means for generating a sound; (ii) a light source visible outside the device for generating a soothing color; or (iii) an aroma generator, wherein the one or more of the stimulation units are coupled to a controller which is operably coupled to a wireless receiver means; and (b) a sensing unit adapted to be mounted on the patient and which detects patient agitation by electrically measuring physiological signals and wherein the sensing unit communicates with the soft device to provide instructions to the soft device to operate the one or more stimulation units in the soft device. | 04-23-2009 |
Cheryl Samartano, North Baldwin, NY US
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| 20090213698 | WALL MOUNTED PROGRAMMABLE TIMER SYSTEM - A timing device is disclosed which is for controlling electronic devices and which is mounted in a wall switch box. This timing device comprises at least one controller, at least one transceiver in communication with the controller, at least one interface; and at least one cover plate. This device can also include at least one key coupled to the cover plate for interacting with the interface when said cover plate is inserted onto said at least one interface. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20120069507 | WALL MOUNTED PROGRAMMABLE TIMER SYSTEM - A timing device is disclosed which is for controlling electronic devices and which is mounted in a wall switch box. This timing device comprises at least one controller, at least one transceiver in communication with the controller, at least one interface; and at least one cover plate. This device can also include at least one key coupled to the cover plate for interacting with the interface when said cover plate is inserted onto said at least one interface. | 03-22-2012 |
Cheryl Weisenborn, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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| 20110179379 | EMERGENCY FACILITY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHODS - A method, computer-readable medium, and system for providing communication circuit information from a communication system database of a communications facility information system via a graphical user interface are provided. A reroute option window that includes at least a circuit identifier input field is displayed on the graphical user interface. A circuit identifier entry is received from the circuit identifier input field. The communications system database of the communications facility information system is accessed, and a reroute path of a communication circuit that corresponds to the circuit identifier entry received from the circuit identifier input field is determined. The reroute path of the communication circuit is displayed on the graphical user interface. | 07-21-2011 |
Cheryl Williams, Cambridgeshire GB
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| 20100084491 | IRRIGATION DEVICE - A device for irrigating soil or other substrates is provided. The device is at least in part biodegradable, minimising its impact on the environment and also provides focused irrigation towards desired areas. The device includes a connector end for connection with a liquid supply, and a biodegradable body adapted to receive liquid from the connector end, wherein the outer surface of the body is substantially water resistant with the exception of one or more feeder areas. | 04-08-2010 |
Cheryl Wong Po Foo, Waltham, MA US
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| 20080293919 | Fibrous Protein Fusions and Use Thereof in the Formation of Advanced Organic/Inorganic Composite Materials - The claimed invention provides a fusion polypeptide comprising a fibrous protein domain and a mineralization domain. The fusion is used to form an organic-inorganic composite. These organic-inorganic composites can be constructed from the nano- to the macro-scale depending on the size of the fibrous protein fusion domain used. In one embodiment, the composites can also be loaded with other compounds (e.g., dyes, drugs, enzymes) depending on the goal for the materials, to further enhance function. This can be achieved during assembly of the material or during the mineralization step in materials formation. | 11-27-2008 |
Cheryl Wong Po Foo, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100183720 | Hetero-assembled hydrogels - A two-component, molecular-recognition gelation strategy that enables cell encapsulation without the need for environmental triggers is provided. The two components, which in one example contain WW and polyproline-rich peptide domains that interact via hydrogen bonds, undergo a sol-gel phase transition upon simple mixing. Hence, physical gelation is induced by the mixing of two components at constant environmental conditions, analogous to the formation of chemically crosslinked epoxies by the mixing of two components. Variations in the molecular-level design of the two components are used to predictably tune the association energy and hydrogel viscoelasticity. These hetero-assembly physical hydrogels encapsulate neural progenitor cells at constant physiological conditions within 10 seconds to create uniform 3D cell suspensions that continue to proliferate, differentiate, and adopt well-spread morphologies. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110275788 | FIBROUS PROTEIN FUSIONS AND USE THEREOF IN THE FORMATION OF ADVANCED ORGANIC/INORGANIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The claimed invention provides a fusion polypeptide comprising a fibrous protein domain and a mineralization domain. The fusion is used to form an organic-inorganic composite. These organic-inorganic composites can be constructed from the nano- to the macro-scale depending on the size of the fibrous protein fusion domain used. In one embodiment, the composites can also be loaded with other compounds (e.g., dyes, drugs, enzymes) depending on the goal for the materials, to further enhance function. This can be achieved during assembly of the material or during the mineralization step in materials formation. | 11-10-2011 |
Cheryl Yakem, Uxbridge CA
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| 20100318057 | Diaper and pants with pockets - Pants composed of impervious material are provided with pockets on its inside wall to removably hold a diaper until the diaper is heavy with urine or feces at which time the diaper separates from the pants when the pants are turned upside down. Each pocket may be large enough to hold an entire end of a diaper or it may be smaller and hold only a corner of a diaper. Instead of pockets, the pants may be provided with bands which hold the corners of a diaper to its inside wall. | 12-16-2010 |