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Christine A. Bickenbach, Naples, FL US
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| 20100152729 | ABLATOR WITH SCALLOPED ELECTRODE AND SWAGED TUBE - A high efficiency electrosurgical electrode with an advanced electrically conductive tip and advanced design tube, and a method of conducting an electrosurgical procedure with such electrode. The tube design is provided with a swaged one-piece metal tube that fits in small cannulas (as small as a 5.5 mm cannula). The electrode has a scalloped configuration that provides decreased surface area with more edges. The handle is provided with an ergonomic design that utilizes a bend with a cut at the end of the tube (for example, a 30 degree bend with a 15 degree cut). | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110230887 | DOUBLE ROW KEEL CUT SAW BLADE - A saw blade provided with two walls set apart from each other and with blade teeth arranged on each wall in a pattern along the distal end of each wall and on the inner surface of each wall. During a single cutting motion, the distal teeth provide the initial cut and the inner teeth remove additional material along the pathway. This increases the amount of material removed in one cut, leaving a small amount of material (bone) at the bottom of the slot for the surgeon to remove in the final step. Thus, the blade configuration and the tooth pattern of the saw blade improves the cutting efficiency. | 09-22-2011 |
Christine A. Binsfeld, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20100266192 | COUNTING BIOLOGICAL AGENTS ON BIOLOGICAL GROWTH PLATES - The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110206263 | COUNTING BIOLOGICAL AGENTS ON BIOLOGICAL GROWTH PLATES - The invention is directed to counting techniques for counting biological agents on a biological growth plate or similar medium. In order to automate the counting of biological agents, a biological growth plate is inserted into a biological scanning unit. Upon insertion of the biological growth plate, the biological scanning unit generates an image of the plate. Then, the amount of biological agents that appear in the image, such as a number of bacteria colonies, can be counted or otherwise determined using image processing and analysis routines performed either by the scanning unit or an external computing device, such as a desktop computer, workstation or the like. A variety of counting rules are described herein that can be used to improve the accuracy of automated counts of biological agents on a biological growth plate. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120094327 | DETECTION OF ACID-PRODUCING BACTERIA - The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria. | 04-19-2012 |
Christine A. Boyke, Somerset, NJ US
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| 20100279909 | Skin Cleansing Formulations With Silica Particle Sensory Indicator - A composition comprising surfactant, structuring agent, glycerin, and a silica particle that disintegrates during use. Also, a method comprising applying the composition to hands; rubbing the hands together until a sensory change detectable to the hands is perceived; and rinsing the hands with water. The composition provides a signal to a user to continue washing for a sufficient time. This silica particle disintegrates to a size that is not felt by a user, and this indicates to the user that there has been a sufficient time for washing. | 11-04-2010 |
Christine A. Fazenbaker, Boonsboro, MD US
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| 20080207566 | Methods for the administration of amifostine and related compounds - The present invention provides methods of administering amifostine, WR-1065, or a combination thereof, to patients receiving radiation therapy or chemotherapy in a manner that significantly reduces or decreases the adverse or undesirable side-effects of the compounds as compared with conventional intravenous administration. | 08-28-2008 |
Christine A. Gabos, Wayzata, MN US
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| 20120131102 | ONE-TO-MANY AND MANY-TO-ONE TRANSFER, STORAGE AND MANIPULATION OF DIGITAL FILES - A method of distributing at least one digital file to a group. The group includes multiple group members and is managed by a managing user. The method includes: generating an album for the managing user, the album including at least one digital file by operation of a processor invoking space on an attached non-volatile memory; receiving, from the managing user, data related to the multiple group members; generating, based on the data related to the multiple group members, a copy of the album for each of the group members, thereby creating a virtual album for each of the group members; and linking the copy of the album created for each of the group members to each group member. | 05-24-2012 |
Christine A. Grev, Rochester, MN US
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| 20110154178 | ANNOTATION STRUCTURE TYPE DETERMINATION - Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for organizing and selecting structures used to generate forms for capturing information as annotations made for a variety of different type data objects are provided. Some embodiments allow annotation structures to be associated with specific pairings of data object types and user roles via entries in a configuration file. When a user selects a set of one or more data objects for annotation, the configuration file may be accessed to determine a proper annotation structure for use in generating an annotation form based on the selected data objects and a role of the user. | 06-23-2011 |
Christine A. Hrycyna, Lafayette, IN US
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| 20100068786 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REVERSING P-GLYCOPROTEIN MEDICATED DRUG RESISTANCE - A method for inhibiting therapeutic drug resistance within a cell over-expressing a membrane protein is provided. The method comprises synthesizing a dimeric prodrug inhibitor of a monomeric therapeutic agent; administering the dimeric prodrug inhibitor to the membrane protein together with the monomeric therapeutic agent; and occupying at least one substrate binding site of the membrane protein with the synthesized dimeric prodrug to allow the monomeric therapeutic agent to accumulate within the cell. The dimeric prodrug inhibitor contains a crosslinking agent that is adapted to breakdown under reducing conditions within the cytosol of the cell to cause the dimeric prodrug to revert back to a form equivalent to the monomeric therapeutic agent. | 03-18-2010 |
Christine A. Jefson, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120078897 | Content Searching and Configuration of Search Results - Content searching and configuration of search results are described. In an implementation, a method includes in response to a search query, selecting a keyword based on heuristic data which describes a plurality of previously performed searches. A search is performed utilizing the search query and the selected keyword to locate content. | 03-29-2012 |
Christine A. Martinaitis, Columbia, MD US
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| 20080318206 | DETECTION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPES 1 AND 2 BY NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G (US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20110236883 | DETECTION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPES 1 AND 2 BY NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G(US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith. | 09-29-2011 |
Christine A. Marusek, Red Hook, NY US
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| 20110138452 | CROSS SECURITY-DOMAIN IDENTITY CONTEXT PROJECTION WITHIN A COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - Processing within a computing environment is facilitated by: determining by a local security manager of a first system in a first security domain whether a local security context of a user is acceptable to a second system in a second security domain; responsive to the user's security context being unacceptable to the second system, creating by a local security manager of the second system a runtime security context for the user in the second system; and providing the first system with a reference to the runtime security context for the user in the second system which is resolvable within the computing environment or a portable representation of the runtime security context for the user in the second system, the reference or the portable representation being subsequently returned to the second system with a request from the first system to process work at the second system. | 06-09-2011 |
Christine A. Medling, Farmington, ME US
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| 20080256806 | Cored-Out Cutlery - A utensil is provided comprising a body and a handle. The handle includes a plurality of openings wherein at least a first opening is adjacent a second opening. | 10-23-2008 |
Christine A. Scapini, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI US
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| 20110136084 | NUTRITION TRACKING TOOL - A tool for tracking dietary consumption includes a frame defining a first region representing dietary elements yet to be consumed during a predefined time period, such as a calendar day, and a second region representing dietary elements which have already been consumed during the predefined time period. The tool also includes a plurality of predefined paths bridging the first and second regions and representing selected dietary food groups, additional consumptive elements such as fluids, and physical activities. Tokens associated with each path and representative of a unit consumption or performance are constrained to move serially along the path from one region to another, to thereby advantageously record and otherwise provide a visual confirmation of the satisfaction of the corresponding requirement. The number of tokens in each set of tokens is customized to reflect individualized dietary and other requirements. | 06-09-2011 |
Christine A. Trocki, El Cajon, CA US
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| 20120035655 | Infant Feeder and Pacifier - This invention is a dual function suckling device. In the first configuration it operates as a small feeding bottle. In the second configuration it operates as a pacifier. It bridges the gap between regular size bottles and pacifiers. This device comprises: a bottle, a plug, and a nipple assembly having a mouth-guard and a cylindrical base equipped with a sealing ring. The cylinder base is configured to be either attached to the bottle, thereby allowing the device to operate as a feeder or stopped up by the plug, thereby allowing the device to operate as a pacifier. Variations of this design include adding a protective cap. | 02-09-2012 |
Christine A. White, Rancho Santa Fe, CA US
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| 20100080769 | Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia using Anti-CD20 Antibodies - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) may be treated with antibodies directed against the CD20 antigen. | 04-01-2010 |