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Christopher A. Alabi, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100040556 | CARRIER NANOPARTICLES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Carrier nanoparticles comprising a polymer containing a polyol coupled to a polymer containing a boronic acid, configured to present the polymer containing a boronic acid to an environment external to the nanoparticle and related compositions, methods and systems. | 02-18-2010 |
Christopher A. Alizieri, Wake Forest, NC US
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| 20110101667 | Giftcard Storybook Method and Apparatus - The teachings presented herein provide a “storybook” for presenting a thematically related set of gift cards, and further provide a method for ordering such storybooks, which may be offered under the trademark GIFTCARD STORYBOOKS. In at least one embodiment, a gift card storybook as contemplated herein comprises a professionally published, pre-written and illustrated book that tells a story and incorporates a series of insertion points for gift cards related to the unfolding storyline. | 05-05-2011 |
Christopher A. Arnholt, Highland Park, IL US
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| 20090054112 | DISPLAY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device ( | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090143116 | RETRACTABLE LANYARD ATTACHMENT POSTS AND PUSH-PUSH DEVICES - Described are mobile communication devices with retractable lanyard attachment posts that can be hidden when not in use. Also disclosed are embodiments of lanyard attachment posts that may include push-push or other mechanisms that a user may engage to deploy or hide the attachment post. In this way, by being able to hide the lanyard attachment member, the sleek lines of modern mobile communication devices may be maintained. Several embodiments include a push-push mechanism, for example, an E-clip embodiment, a C-clip embodiment, a stacked internal mechanism embodiment, and a compliant arm mechanism embodiment. Also disclosed is an embodiment of a retractable lanyard attachment post that may be respectively retained or released by turning the attachment post. In this manner, with either a push-push embodiment or a turnable embodiment, the mechanism for concealment and deployment of the lanyard attachment post may better utilize the device volume. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100328219 | Method for Integrating an Imager and Flash into a Keypad on a Portable Device - An improved mobile electronic device | 12-30-2010 |
Christopher A. Bagozzi, Memphis, TN US
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| 20090266890 | Medical device tracking system with capsule and method - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for tracking a medical device. Systems configured for such tracking may include the capability to either or both detect tampering with the medical device and to effectively expose an encapsulated medical device to sterilization substances and associate the medical device with an identifying characteristic. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20110114514 | Medical Device Tracking System With Capsule and Method - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for tracking a medical device. Systems configured for such tracking may include the capability to either or both detect tampering with the medical device and to effectively expose an encapsulated medical device to sterilization substances and associate the medical device with an identifying characteristic. | 05-19-2011 |
Christopher A. Baker, Annapolis, MD US
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| 20080250023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BOOKMARKING CONTENT WITH USER FEEDBACK - A system and method for maintaining and accessing a database containing a number of content segments indexed by broadcast time is provided. If a user is interested in a particular content segment broadcasted from a station, he activates a portable bookmarking device which creates an entry comprising a broadcast time and a user preference indicator. In one form, the user may activate one or more buttons to indicate a positive or negative preference, while in another form a number of buttons may represent a number of categories of interest, such as varying genres. Upon coupling with a gateway, the user is presented with content selected from the database based upon the created time entries. In a further form, the system intelligently identifies the broadcast station likely associated with a bookmark and additionally may perform a correction process to ensure bookmark time accuracy. Various options exist allowing the user to interact with and obtain the selected content, including bulk download and custom streaming. | 10-09-2008 |
Christopher A. Bames, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20100141027 | Abrasion Resistant Track Shoe Grouser - A track shoe for a track-type vehicle. The track shoe includes a base plate and a grouser projecting away from the base plate. A capping surface structure of substantially horseshoe shaped cross-section is disposed across a distal portion of the grouser. The capping surface structure covers portions of a distal edge surface and adjacent lateral surfaces. The capping surface structure is formed from an material characterized by enhanced wear resistance relative to portions of the grouser underlying the capping surface structure. | 06-10-2010 |
Christopher A. Barnes, Lafayette, IN US
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| 20100215849 | Abrasion Resistant Composition - A surface covering composition of abrasion resistant character adapted for disposition in overlying bonded relation to a metal substrate. The surface covering composition includes metal carbide particles within a metal matrix at a packing factor of not less than about 0.6. Not less than about 40 percent by weight of the metal carbide particles are characterized by an effective diameter in the range of +14-32 mesh prior to introduction to the metal matrix. Not less than about 3 percent by weight of the metal carbide particles are characterized by an effective diameter of +60 mesh prior to introduction to the metal matrix. | 08-26-2010 |
Christopher A. Baye-Wallace, Anoka, MN US
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| 20100152891 | LIQUID HANDLING SYSTEM WITH ELECTRONIC INFORMATION STORAGE - An electronic storage device is coupled with a container capable of holding liquid for electronically storing information relating to the liquid stored in the container. The system can be configured with an antenna, for storing information to and reading information from the electronic storage device. A microprocessor-based controller, coupled with the antenna, may be employed for controlling processing of the liquid based on information read from the electronic storage device by the antenna. A connector of a secure reader system having a reader is provided to physically couple to a container having an information storing mechanism, for periodically reading information from an information storing mechanism. The connector may draw material from the container simultaneous with the reading. | 06-17-2010 |
Christopher A. Bertelo, Doylestown, PA US
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| 20090005289 | 1,1,1,3,3- Pentafluorobutane Composition - The invention relates to the field of solvents. The invention relates more particularly to a composition based on 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365 mfc). The present invention also relates to a process for dissolving oil. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100179237 | THERMOPLASTIC FOAM BLOWING AGENT COMBINATION - A blowing agent for thermoplastic foams such as extruded polystyrene foam is disclosed. The blowing agent is a blend of a low solubility blowing agent, such as 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, and a dichloroethylene such as trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. The blowing agent combination enhances processability of thermoplastic foam. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110006248 | BLOCK COPOLYMER OIL RETURN AGENTS - The present invention relates to fluorine free polymeric oil-return agents that increase the miscibility of lubricants such as mineral oils and/or oxygenated lubricants with refrigerants in order to improve oil return and system performance of refrigeration systems. It was discovered that fluorine free block copolymers having a block compatible with the oil phase, and at least one block compatible with the refrigerant phase can effectively compatibilize lubricating oils with HFC and HFO refrigerants. | 01-13-2011 |
Christopher A. Borr, Rohnert Park, CA US
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| 20090138340 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM CODE FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE BASED ON PROJECTED RETURN AND ESTIMATED COST - A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for assessing the overall performance of a pharmacy, or similar institution or entity, based on its current implementation of various performance measures. The method, apparatus and computer program product may further provide recommendations for performance measures on which to focus based on the current level of implementation, projected performance impact and feasibility of those performance measures. A method and apparatus are similarly provided for enabling a pharmacy, or similar institution or entity, to compare the pharmacy to other pharmacies based on user-defined parameters. | 05-28-2009 |
Christopher A. Buia, York, PA US
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| 20100064183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE NETWORK MANAGEMENT OVER UNRELIABLE AND/OR LOW-BANDWIDTH COMMUNICATIONS LINKS - A system includes a plurality of remote servers deployed in a remote network, a central information management server, and a connector for routing transmissions between the plurality of remote servers and the central information management server. | 03-11-2010 |
Christopher A. Canovai, Burlington, NC US
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| 20090265650 | Efficient Information Transfer Systems - This invention relates to providing a system for improved user productivity and administrative management capability enabling control of software application functionality. Productivity is enabled with a single drag-and-drop operation for moving data in email attachments to web-enabled databases. In commercial work environments, where multiple computer software applications must collaborate with assistance of a user, it is desirable to have an environment facilitating efficiency of user input for accomplishing tasks, particularly in efficient transferring, particularly using a drag-and-drop point/select/command device, particularly using only one user motion for each transfer, of multiple data files from an email application into a browser-accessible database. | 10-22-2009 |
Christopher A. Cogburn, Austin, TX US
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| 20090057085 | REEL AND REEL HOUSING - A reel includes a reel drum enclosed within a housing comprising a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a middle housing portion positioned therebetween. A spindle member has a first end connected to the first housing portion and a second end connected to the second housing portion. The spindle member extends through an opening in the drum so that the drum is rotatable about a spindle axis defined by the spindle member. The middle housing portion encircles the drum and has an aperture through which linear material can extend, the linear material of a type that may be spooled on the drum. The middle housing portion is rotatable about the spindle axis independently of the drum. In preferred embodiments, the reel is a cord reel and the linear material is electrical cord. In preferred embodiments, the middle housing portion is rotatable at least 360° about the spindle axis. In preferred embodiments, the drum is powered by an electric motor. In preferred embodiments, the housing is substantially spherical and the reel further comprises one or more support structures that include handles and are configured to prevent the housing from contacting a flat surface such as a floor or wall. In preferred embodiments, one or more temperature-sensitive switches are configured to shut off power to a spooled electrical cord in the event that a temperature of the reel exceeds a given threshold. In preferred embodiments, a solenoid is provided for locking the middle housing portion with respect to the first and second housing portions while the motor is rotating in a direction to spool the linear material onto the drum. | 03-05-2009 |
Christopher A. Cozby, Aubrey, TX US
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| 20080237561 | HINGELESS FENCE - A hingeless fence assembly is described as having a free-standing post and a tubular member. The free-standing post extends upwardly from a hole in the ground and is positioned within the ground to a depth sufficient to provide the necessary stability. The tubular member is rotatably received over the free-standing post and has a greater diameter than the free-standing post. The tubular member is free to rotate about the free-standing post. | 10-02-2008 |
Christopher A. Cubley, Snoqualmie, WA US
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| 20100229150 | SOFTWARE TEST BED GENERATION - A system and method is described for generating a test bed that is useful in developing, testing and/or supporting the use of software, such as software used for managing IT processes and/or monitoring equipment in an enterprise network. The system and method operates by processing a manifest to generate an instance space model of a computer network, wherein the manifest refers to a type space model of a computer network and includes an encoding that conveys parameters that are used to inflate the type space model of the computer network into the instance space model of the computer network. The type space model may comprise an object-relational directed graph that describes a plurality of potential directed graph instances and the instance space model may comprise one of the plurality of potential directed graph instances. | 09-09-2010 |
Christopher A. Deborski, Denver, CO US
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| 20080308256 | Microwave cable cooling - A cable cooling apparatus, for dissipating heat generated by a cable, includes a housing configured for attachment to at least a portion of cable, the housing being configured to retain a meltable material in a first state and the meltable material configured to dissipate thermal energy from the cable during transformation to a second state. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090137145 | Floating Connector for Microwave Surgical Device - A floating connector adapted for use with microwave surgical instruments is presented. The disclosure provides for the use of cost-effective and readily available non-floating connectors in a floating housing which can compensate for dimensional variations and misalignments between the connectors. Multiple connectors of varying types can therefore be used within a single support housing without requiring the costly precision manufacturing processes normally associated with such multiple connector assemblies. The floating connector is suitable for use with electrical connections as well as fluidic connections. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090317999 | FLOATING CONNECTOR FOR MICROWAVE SURGICAL DEVICE - A floating connector adapted for use with microwave surgical instruments is presented. The disclosure provides for the use of cost-effective and readily available non-floating connectors in a floating housing which can compensate for dimensional variations and misalignments between the connectors. Multiple connectors of varying types can therefore be used within a single support housing without requiring the costly precision manufacturing processes normally associated with such multiple connector assemblies. The floating connector is suitable for use with electrical connections as well as fluidic connections. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100210129 | Floating Connector for Microwave Surgical Device - A floating connector adapted for use with microwave surgical instruments is presented. The disclosure provides for the use of cost-effective and readily available non-floating connectors in a floating housing which can compensate for dimensional variations and misalignments between the connectors. Multiple connectors of varying types can therefore be used within a single support housing without requiring the costly precision manufacturing processes normally associated with such multiple connector assemblies. The floating connector is suitable for use with electrical connections as well as fluidic connections. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100217251 | Leaky-Wave Antennas for Medical Applications - A device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes an inner conductor having a length and an outer conductor coaxially surrounding the inner conductor along the length. The outer conductor has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion of the outer conductor is provided with a number of apertures N defined therein for radiating energy, where N is an integer greater than 1, each aperture having a size and extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the outer conductor. At least one of the size and the angle of each aperture is varied in relation to the other apertures N−1 such that the energy radiated along the distal portion is substantially uniform. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100217252 | Leaky-Wave Antennas for Medical Applications - A device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes a proximal portion including a first antenna subassembly extending therethrough, and a distal portion including a second antenna subassembly. The first antenna subassembly includes a leaky-wave antenna assembly having an outer conductor and an inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor. The distal portion of the device is attached to the inner conductor. The outer conductor includes a plurality of radiating apertures defined in a distal portion thereof and is configured for radiating energy substantially uniformly along a longitudinal axis of the proximal portion. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100243287 | Microwave Cable Cooling - A cable cooling apparatus, for dissipating heat generated by a cable, includes a housing disposed on a portion of a cable and defining a fluid-tight cavity therewithin. The housing is configured to cool at least a portion of the cable. The housing also includes one or more inlets, configured to receive fluid in the housing, and one or more outlets in fluid communication with an inlet for discharging the fluid from the housing. The fluid enters the housing through an inlet, circulates through a portion of the housing and absorbs thermal energy from a portion of the cable. | 09-30-2010 |
Christopher A. Dirubio, Webster, NY US
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| 20080219701 | SQUAREWAVE CHARGING OF A PHOTORECEPTOR - Charging devices, electrostatic imaging devices, and methods generate a charging waveform having a DC bias component and an AC component for charging the imaging surface of a charge retentive member, the AC component having a substantially squarewave waveform. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090304408 | MULTI-COLOR PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH TONER PILE HEIGHT PRINTING - Document processing systems and methods are presented in which one or more pages of a print job are segmented into two or more parts, with the first part being transferred and affixed to the printed medium prior to transferring and affixing the second part, in order to facilitate high TMA (pile height) printing while mitigating adverse retransfer, blur, fusing, and hollow character effects. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100196069 | MULTI-COLOR PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH TONER PILE HEIGHT PRINTING - Methods are presented in which one or more pages of a print job are segmented into two or more parts, with the first part being transferred and affixed to the printed medium prior to transferring and affixing the second part, in order to facilitate high TMA (pile height) printing while mitigating adverse retransfer, blur, fusing, and hollow character effects. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100329702 | MULTI-COLOR PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE TRANSFER FIELD THROUGH CLOSED-LOOP CONTROLS - Multi-color document processing systems and methods are described in which the toner detachment field distribution curve is measured as a function of transfer field and the curve is shifted by adjustment of one or more toner state adjustment actuators to facilitate operation at lower transfer field levels for mitigating retransfer and other high field defects. | 12-30-2010 |
Christopher A. Dybek, Wyanet, IL US
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| 20090134750 | Network Cabinet - A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100264788 | NETWORK CABINET - A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110084580 | Network Cabinet - A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover. | 04-14-2011 |
Christopher A. Flask, Avon Lake, OH US
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| 20080221428 | Chemical Shift Markers for Improved Wireless Fiducial Marker Tracking - A new and improved method for tracking and/or spatial localization of an invasive device in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is provided. The invention includes providing an invasive device including a marker having a chemically shifted signal source with a resonant frequency different from the chemical species of the subject to be imaged, applying a pulse sequence, detecting the resulting RF magnetic resonance signals, and determining the 3D coordinates of the marker. The invention also includes generating scan planes and reconstructing an image from the detected signals to generate an image having the marker contrasted from the subject. The invasive device includes a marker having a chemically shifted signal source which has a resonant frequency different from the chemical species of the subject to be imaged for use in tracking the device during imaging. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20100322865 | DEUTERATED METABOLIC WATER PRECURSOR FOR DETECTING AND TREATING DISEASED TISSUE - A method of diagnosing a mitochondrial related disease in a subject includes administering a deuterated metabolic water precursor to the subject, measuring a rate of deuterated water formation in a sample region of the subject, and comparing the measured deuterated water formation in the sample region to a control value. A difference between the rate of deuterated water formation in the sample region compared to a control value is indicative of a mitochondrial related disease. | 12-23-2010 |
Christopher A. Glein, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090249249 | USER INTERFACE FRAMEWORK AND TECHNIQUES - A set of declarative language instructions (“DEIs”) defines three hierarchically-related data structures (“DSs”) to provide a naming taxonomy for use with a user interface (“UT”) framework. A first DS stores references to user-selectable objects (“USOs”) that are presentable via a UI of a software application. The USOs provide access to other USOs or to resources. A second DS stores references to actions to be taken upon user selection of particular USOs. A third DS stores information for indirectly accessing resources or USO configuration data during runtime of the software application. Another set of DEIs defines sets of computer-executable instructions (“CEIs”) corresponding to actions referred to via the second DS, which are triggered for execution upon user selection of particular USOs. Information from the third DS associated with a selected USO is passed to a particular set of CEIs. Runtime indirection and decoupling of content/functionality from UI components is achieved. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090327876 | User interface framework with embedded text formatting - Various embodiments provide a user interface (UI) framework that implements techniques and processes for tagging text in a markup document and designating one or more custom text effects to be applied to the tagged text. Some embodiments provide an integrated application programming interface (API) that implements a common programming model for specifying UI elements and applying a wide variety of text effects to text content in a UI. Certain example embodiments enable a section of text to be identified and one or more custom effects for the text to be specified in line with the section of text. The UI framework may provide one or more pre-coded effects and/or a user may create one or more custom effects to be applied to the section of text. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100042947 | ANIMATIONS AND TRANSITIONS - Animations and transitions are provided for display of objects in a user interface. The animations and transitions include movement of objects into and within a display area, changes in the size or orientation of an object, and intensity changes for objects within a display area. | 02-18-2010 |
Christopher A. Gustaf, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110053648 | Wireless Point to Multipoint System - A patch array antenna includes a base on which is defined a ground plane. A plurality of first patch elements are configured to resonate over a frequency range. Each patch element is isolated from the ground plane and disposed on the base over the ground plane so that an air dielectric is defined between the patch element and the ground plane. A plurality of parasitic second patch elements are disposed on the second base so that the second patch elements face the first patch elements across an air filled gap. | 03-03-2011 |
Christopher A. Hane, Irvine, CA US
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| 20110112853 | System and Method for Condition, Cost, and Duration Analysis - A system, method, and tangible computer program product for analysis of condition, cost, and duration are presented. In one embodiment, the system includes an interface and a processor. The interface may receive or obtain one or more attributes associated with a subject having a condition. The processor may search a database for a group of records associated with the attributes, wherein the records comprise cost and duration information associated with the condition, estimate cost and duration in response to the cost and duration information, and generate an output in response to the cost estimate and duration estimate. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110119207 | Healthcare Index - System and methods for processing price data for health services are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a data storage device configured to store a database comprising one or more records. The system may also include a server in data communication with the data storage device. The server may be suitably programmed to search the database to obtain a group of records of prices for a health service received by a group of subjects, wherein the health service is comprised in a service category; extract a representative price for the health service; determine a weight for the health service relative to the service category; and generate, using a processor, a weighted price for the health service based on the weight and the representative price. | 05-19-2011 |
Christopher A. Heistad, Rienbeck, IA US
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| 20110044177 | SYSTEM FOR ECO-FRIENDLY MANAGEMENT OF CONNECTED DEVICES - A system and method for a connected wireless device to hand off from one network to another based on empirical data gathered from real live networks regarding the grade of service available on the network. The invention uses this information in combination with the user's choice of a preferred type of network connection to intelligently manage and conserve device battery life. | 02-24-2011 |
Christopher A. Hunrath, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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| 20090151989 | INSULATING LAYER FOR RIGID PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - One or more embodiments contained herein disclose rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs) and methods for manufacturing the same comprising strain resistant layers configured to, among others, minimize defects from occurring in cap layers of the PCBs. | 06-18-2009 |
Christopher A. Jethrow, Maple Heights, OH US
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| 20100040521 | APPARATUS FOR DEACTIVATING INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES - An apparatus for deactivating medical instruments and devices comprised of a deactivation chamber movable between a loading position and a deactivation position. A circulation system is provided to circulate a deactivating fluid through the deactivation chamber. The circulation system is connectable to the deactivation chamber when the deactivation chamber is in the deactivation position. | 02-18-2010 |
Christopher A. Junck, East Peoria, IL US
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| 20100163259 | Control arrangement for motor grader blade - Mounting arrangement includes a drawbar assembly universally coupled to a longitudinally extending front frame portion of a machine proximal to a front wheel and a distance rearward from the wheel. An implement mounting bracket pivotably coupled to the assembly defines an articulation axis. First and second hydraulic actuators advance respective power links coupled to the mounting bracket to rotate the mounting bracket about the articulation axis. Respective idler links limit the movement of the actuators and power links. | 07-01-2010 |
Christopher A. Kapcar, Hinsdale, IL US
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| 20100057871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING SECONDARY VENDING OPTIONS - A system and method for communicating secondary vending options for a vendible media product having entertainment content therein is provided. The system comprises a transaction network, and a database in communication with the transaction network, wherein the database stores a plurality of digital video disc titles and a plurality of locations and release dates corresponding to the digital video disc titles. A vending controller at a vending location receives a user request signal for a digital video disc, and determines whether the digital video disc is available in a vending inventory at the vending location. A central controller receives a first signal from the vending controller, wherein the first signal comprises a secondary vending option and a user electronic mail address. The central controller receives a second signal from the vending controller, wherein the second signal comprises an indication that the digital video disc is available in the vending inventory. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110060454 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING AN INOPERABLE ARTICLE FOR AN OPERABLE ARTICLE - An article vending machine in a network of article vending machines capable of exchanging an inoperable rental article received from a user for an operable replacement article. The article dispensing machine checks customer identification information against one or more customer rental criteria to determine if the customer is eligible to exchange an inoperable article for an operable one. The article vending machine searches for an identical replacement article within an inventory of the machine itself and within inventories of the networked article vending machines. Alternatively, the article vending machine may provide a refund for the inoperable article. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110060456 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING AN INOPERABLE ARTICLE FOR AN OPERABLE ARTICLE - An article vending machine in a network of article vending machines capable of exchanging an inoperable rental article received from a user for an operable replacement article. The article dispensing machine checks customer identification information against one or more customer rental criteria to determine if the customer is eligible to exchange an inoperable article for an operable one. The article vending machine searches for an identical replacement article within an inventory of the machine itself and within inventories of the networked article vending machines. Alternatively, the article vending machine may provide a refund for the inoperable article. | 03-10-2011 |
Christopher A. Konings, Lynnwood, WA US
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| 20090200431 | AIRCRAFT WING TIP HAVING A VARIABLE INCIDENCE ANGLE - An embodiment of an aircraft wing includes a main wing section and a variable incidence wing tip. The main wing section is adapted to connect to an aircraft fuselage at a first angle of incidence. The variable incidence wing tip is connected to the main wing section so that the variable incidence wing tip is rotatable to angles of incidence that are different from the first angle of incidence. An embodiment of a method for operating an aircraft includes generating a control signal based on an indication of a desired angle of incidence of a variable incidence wing tip, conveying the control signal to a wing tip rotation mechanism, and rotating the variable incidence wing tip in accordance with the control signal, so that the angle of incidence of the variable incidence wing tip is different from an angle of incidence of the main wing section. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100038492 | RETRACTABLE NACELLE CHINE - A retractable chine assembly includes at least one chine which is hingebly mountable to a surface such as of an aircraft having a wing. The chine is preferably configured to be movable between stowed and deployed positions. The aircraft may include an engine nacelle which may be mounted on an underside of the wing. The nacelle may generate a nacelle wake that passes over the wing upper surface at high angles of attack and induces flow separation. The chine is preferably configured such that a vortex generated thereby interacts which the nacelle wake to delay flow separation and stall. | 02-18-2010 |
Christopher A. Kozlik, Schaumburg, IL US
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| 20090174130 | Apparatus and method for attaching vane to shaft - An apparatus and method for attaching a vane with respect to a shaft of an arrow or a crossbow bolt. The vane is attached to a sleeve that is positionable over an outer surface of the shaft. The sleeve has an inner surface and the shaft has an outer surface. In an attached position of the vane with respect to the shaft, an adhesive, such as a phase change adhesive, is positioned between and contacts at least a portion of the inner surface of the sleeve and at least a portion of the outer surface of the shaft. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100006079 | Drop-away arrow rest - An arrow rest that drops away or otherwise moves away from a discharging shaft of an arrow or another projectile. An arrow holder is operable between two support positions and a launch position. A support force is used to keep or maintain the arrow holder in the support position. A movement force can be transferred to the arrow holder for overcoming the support force and moving the arrow rest into a launch position, away from a discharging arrow shaft and the corresponding fletching. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100230880 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING SLEEVES TO ARROW SHAFTS - An apparatus and method for holding a plurality of arrow shafts in alignment for applying a heat-shrinkable sleeve thereto. The apparatus includes a support and an arrow holding assembly for holding more than one arrow shaft relative to the support. An adjuster ring is moveable along the support to hold the sleeves in the desired positions on the shafts. The apparatus and method of this invention allows for consistent positioning of shrinkable sleeves around multiple arrow shafts and simultaneous shrinking of sleeves onto the multiple arrow shafts. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100304904 | Arrowhead having blades offset rearward from the tip - An archery arrowhead having a tip and a body with blade slots that each accept a blade. Each blade having a leading edge and an opposite trailing edge. The leading edge formed by a first cutting surface and a second cutting surface that diverge from each other in a rearward direction from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The first cutting surface and the second cutting surface forming a point, the point offset from a rearward edge of the tip. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110015009 | Apparatus and method for attaching vane to shaft - A method for attaching a vane with respect to a shaft of an arrow or a crossbow bolt. The vane is attached to a tube or sleeve that is positionable over an outer surface of the shaft. The sleeve has an inner surface and the shaft has an outer surface. In an attached position of the vane with respect to the shaft, an adhesive is sprayed onto the inner surface or is otherwise positioned between and contacts at least a portion of the inner surface of the sleeve and at least a portion of the outer surface of the shaft. | 01-20-2011 |
Christopher A. Kuseski, Kirkwood, MO US
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| 20100025152 | SCAFFOLDING PLATFORM WITH MATERIALS LEDGE - Scaffolding for use along a wall of a building includes at least one mast and a platform supported in an elevated position on the mast. The platform has a deck and a walk board below the front edge of the deck for supporting workmen along the wall of the building. In addition, the platform has a materials ledge that is located above the deck immediately behind the front edge of the deck, so that workmen on the walk board may easily retrieve materials and tools that are on the ledge. | 02-04-2010 |
Christopher A. Lapkowski, Calgary CA
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| 20100169872 | Use of Name Mangling Techniques To Encode Cross Procedure Register Assignment - Optimizing a program having a plurality of functions. The program is optimized using an optimization technique that requires breaking a calling convention. The first function of the plurality of functions is modified as a result of optimizing. A name of the first function is mangled to form a unique first mangled name. Mangling comprises changing the name. The unique first mangled name includes, as a result of mangling, first information conveying at least in part how the first function was modified. A second function of the plurality of functions, being a caller of the first function, is also modified to correctly invoke first function using the unique first mangled name to apply the optimization technique. A compilation tool can, after optimizing, use the first information to take a first action with respect to the first procedure, wherein the compilation tool otherwise would require the calling convention to remain unbroken in order to take the first action. | 07-01-2010 |
Christopher A. Lee, Hollywood, CA US
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| 20080214290 | Interactive wagering system with automatic runner selection - An interactive wagering application is provided that automatically picks horses for a user to use when creating a wager for a race to be run. The interactive wagering application may select the numbers using a random number generation application implemented on computer equipment at a transaction processing and subscription management system | 09-04-2008 |
Christopher A. Limcaco, Greenwood, IN US
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| 20090230040 | Apparatus and Process for Biological Wastewater Treatment - A self-sustaining wastewater treatment facility abates greenhouse gas abatement, captures CO | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100276361 | System and Method for Biological Wastewater Treatment and for Using the Byproduct Thereof - A wastewater treatment system and process biologically treats wastewater to produce substantially clean water effluent and byproducts. The treatment system includes an array of media wheels that rotate into and out of exposure to sunlight for sustained algae growth. One byproduct is algae removed from the rotating media wheels, which may be provided to other processing facilities to produce, for instance, bio-diesel fuel. Waste CO | 11-04-2010 |
Christopher A. Luomanen, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100101738 | Partition with Variable-Angle Tiles - A variable-angle tile partition comprises tiles of any shape, material, color, or degree of translucence. In one implementation, the tile partition is constructed with a first row of decorative tiles joined to a second row of tiles using a left or right-angled tile connector. In at least one implementation, the tile partition can further include a third row of tiles joined to the second row of tiles, typically using the other of the left or right-angled tile connector. A manufacturer can continually join each next row of decorative tiles with alternating left or right-handed tile connectors. The unique tying/joining together of tile rows using left or right-angled tile connectors at least partly allows the variable partition to partition constrained spaces in a uniform and variable manner, which can be used to diffuse light or sound, or otherwise provide various aesthetic and structural needs. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100205868 | OFFICE SYSTEM - A free-standing, partition-type furniture system adapted to subdivide an open space of a room, comprising a plurality of first partition panels, each including a first body portion having a pair of side edges, and a first screen member operably coupled to the first partition panel and laterally shiftable with respect to the first partition panel such that the first screen member extends from one of the side edges of the first body portion. The furniture system also includes a plurality of second partition panels each including a second body portion having an upper edge, and a second screen member operably coupled to the second partition panel and vertically shiftable with respect to the second partition panel such that the second screen member extends from the upper edge of the second body portion. The plurality of first and second partition panels are operably coupleable and arrangeable so as to subdivide the open space of a room. | 08-19-2010 |
Christopher A. Majocka, Erie, PA US
Christopher A. Maranuk, Houston, TX US
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| 20100282511 | Wired Smart Reamer - A wired reamer for use on a downhole drillstring is disclosed. In some embodiments, the reamer includes a reamer body comprising a pathway therethrough and wiring located within the pathway for transmitting at least one of power or communications. In other embodiments, the reamer includes a reamer body comprising a pathway enclosed within the reamer body, wiring located within the pathway for transmitting at least one of power or communications, a sensor and a processor located within the reamer body. The sensor is connected with the wiring for transmitting data measured by the sensor through the wiring, and the processor is connected with the wiring for receiving the data from the sensor. | 11-11-2010 |
Christopher A. Mathura, Cary, NC US
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| 20100079276 | HOSPITAL BED WITH NETWORK INTERFACE UNIT - A system includes at least one computer device coupled to a hospital Ethernet, the hospital Ethernet having at least one wired access point and at least on wireless access point. The system also includes a hospital bed and a network interface unit (NIU) that facilitates communications from the hospital bed to the at least one computer device. | 04-01-2010 |
Christopher A. Mceniry, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090280909 | Method and system for determining a frustration profile of a player on an online game and using the frustration profile to enhance the online experience of the player - An online gaming website monitors indicators that a player waiting to play an online game is becoming frustrated, and generates a frustration profile for the player based on the indicators. The frustration profile is utilized to decrease the time that the player waits to play an online game, such as by changing the player's position on a queue for play of the game, or by offering an alternative game compatible with the player's gaming interests, which if selected by the player would decrease the player's waiting time. | 11-12-2009 |
Christopher A. Palmerton, Clarence, NY US
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| 20090288561 | OPERATING ROOM SMOKE EVACUATOR WITH INTEGRATED VACUUM MOTOR AND FILTER - A service head for use in connection with a medical procedure in an enclosure such as an operating room. In one aspect, a service head comprises a filter adapted to be punctured by a timing pin in connection with the determination and/or communication of filter life. In another aspect, a service head comprises and RFID tag and RFID reader in connection with the determination and/or communication of filter life. In another aspect, a service head comprises wireless communication components for communicating with a surgical assembly such as an ultrasonic surgical device, electrocautery device, insufflator, laser surgical instrument, camera, surgical light source or endoscopic device. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100312402 | FLUID EVACUATION SYSTEM WITH TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION FILTER - An evacuation system includes at least one fluid intake, at least one fluid outlet, at least one operational component such as an evacuation motor, and a first read/write device such as an RFID tag for transmitting, receiving, or storing information. The evacuation system also includes a filter having a second read/write device for transmitting information to the first read/write device. A microcontroller, which is in functional communication with the first read/write device and the operational component, interprets the information received by said first read/write device and controls the operational component based on said interpreted information. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110072771 | OPERATING ROOM AIR RECIRCULATION SYSTEM FILTER WITH FILTER FLAPS - A filter body having a housing, a cavity for holding a filter media, intake ports each configured to receive an intake tube, and a plurality of intake port flaps configured for movement between a first position which restricts passage of a gas or liquid and a second position which allows passage of a gas of liquid. In one aspect, a filter body has flaps that have a magnet and the housing has an attracting material configured to attract the magnet in at least one of the flaps and configured to hold a flap in the first position. In another aspect, a filter in which a portion of the housing comprises an attracting means is configured to hold a flap in the first position. In another aspect, a filter having a housing configured to hold a filter media has a plurality of fluid passage holes and hole covers, in which the hole covers and an area adjacent to the holes on the filter housing each have an attracting material for holding the hole covers in a position. | 03-31-2011 |
Christopher A. Pollum, Peoria, IL US
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| 20100161246 | FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fault detection system for a fastener ( | 06-24-2010 |
Christopher A. Ponsolle, Colchester, VT US
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| 20090294968 | SUPPRESSION OF LOCALIZED METAL PRECIPITATE FORMATION AND CORRESPONDING METALLIZATION DEPLETION IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING - A structure for suppressing localized metal precipitate formation (LMPF) in semiconductor processing. For each metal wire that is exposed to the manufacturing environment and is electrically coupled to an N region, at least one P+ region is formed electrically coupled to the same metal wire. As a result, few excess electrons are available to combine with metal ions to form localized metal precipitate at the metal wire. A monitoring ramp terminal can be formed around and electrically disconnected from the metal wire. By applying a voltage difference to the metal wire and the monitoring ramp terminal and measuring the resulting current flowing through the metal wire and the monitoring ramp terminal, it can be determined whether localized metal precipitate is formed at the metal wire. | 12-03-2009 |
Christopher A. Procyshyn, Surrey CA
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| 20100215727 | STABILIZED PICOPLATIN DOSAGE FORM - Methods for stabilizing aqueous solutions of picoplatin are provided. Such stable, preferably aseptic solutions are particularly useful for preparing unit dosages of picoplatin for oral or intravenous administration, preferably in combination with at least one additional non-platinum anti-cancer agent. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100310661 | ORAL FORMULATIONS FOR PICOPLATIN - The invention provides formulations for the organoplatinum anticancer drug picoplatin. Self emulsifying compositions, stabilized nanoparticulate compositions, solid dispersions, and nanoparticulate suspensions in oils are provided, along with methods for preparation of the formulations. The formulations can provide improved oral availability of picoplatin relative a to a simple solution of picoplatin such as in water or normal saline solution and can be used in combination therapy. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110033528 | STABILIZED PICOPLATIN ORAL DOSAGE FORM - The invention provides an oral dosage form for the anti-cancer drug picoplatin comprising a core and a coating, the dosage form being free of redox-active metal salts. The core of the tablet is a substantially dry powder comprising about 10 to 60 wt % picoplatin wherein the picoplatin is a particulate of less than about 10 microns average particle diameter, about 40-80 wt % of a filler comprising a substantially water-soluble, water-dispersible, or water-absorbing carbohydrate, and an effective amount of up to about 5 wt % of a lubricant. The dosage form can further include a dispersant. | 02-10-2011 |
Christopher A. Procyshyn, Surey CA
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| 20100062056 | ENCAPSULATED PICOPLATIN - The invention provides an encapsulated unit dosage form for picoplatin that is adapted for oral administration of the picoplatin containing a substantially dry powder with about 20 to 55 wt % picoplatin in the physical form of a picoplatin particulate wherein an average picoplatin particle diameter is less than about 10 microns. The picoplatin particles are dispersed within the powder of the formulation which includes a substantially water-soluble, water-dispersible, or water-absorbing carbohydrate and an effective amount of up to about 5 wt % of a lubricant. | 03-11-2010 |
Christopher A. Scalese, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100001670 | SINGLE-CHIP BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONTROLLER - A brushless motor control is provided that includes an application processor and a motor controller chip. The application processor includes a serial interface and is configured to supply, via the serial interface, motor control commands, and to receive, via the serial interface, data representative of motor operational state. The motor controller chip is in operable communication with the application processor, and has formed thereon a motor controller serial interface, a first control, and a second control, which cooperate together to controllably energize a brushless motor. | 01-07-2010 |
Christopher A. Schalick, Bedford, MA US
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| 20100146338 | AUTOMATED SEMICONDUCTOR DESIGN FLAW DETECTION SYSTEM - The process by which a logical simulation model is implemented in a physical device may introduce errors in the resulting implementation. A simulation system enables comparison of a realized physical implementation against the simulation models that produce them, thereby detecting differences between an initial, logical design and the resulting physical embodiment. Errors introduced by an initial design, faulty Intellectual Property blocks, faulty programmable logic device silicon, faulty synthesis algorithms and software, and faulty place and route algorithms and software may be detected. As a result, the simulation system reflects both the accuracy of the actual implemented device with the capacity and performance of a purpose built hardware-assisted solution. | 06-10-2010 |
Christopher A. Schoppa, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090012884 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POPULATING TAX RETURNS USING AGGREGATED DATA - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that populates a tax return using employee information obtained from a human resources system and/or employee personal profile. During operation, this system obtains employee information associated with a user from the human resources system and/or employee personal profile and then partially populates the tax return using the employee information. | 01-08-2009 |
Christopher A. Schoppa, Redmond, WA US
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| 20100066642 | CONTEXT AWARE AUXILIARY DISPLAY PLATFORM AND APPLICATIONS - Described is a mechanism by which application programs (or plug-ins) and an auxiliary service adjust the output and/or data available for output on an auxiliary device based on changes detected in the current context of the auxiliary display. Context sensors detect and report changes in context, whereby some action is taken with respect to what information is displayed or can be displayed on the auxiliary display device. Examples of context data that can change include the physical location of the display, detected movement or motion data, presence of a particular user or others, power state, network connectivity status, privacy status and so forth. The auxiliary device can have context as to its position relative to the main display. Information sensitivity levels may be used to specify whether an application program's data can be displayed, based on the perceived sensitivity of the information and the user's current context. | 03-18-2010 |
Christopher A. Smith, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20090081399 | Adhesive Sheet And Method - An adhesive sheet ( | 03-26-2009 |
Christopher A. Spangler, Shanghai CN
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| 20090005217 | TRANSMISSION UPSHIFT FLARE DETECTION AND MITIGATION - A transmission control module comprises an actuation module and a flare control module. The actuation module controls actuation of a friction device used in shifting from a first transmission ratio to a second transmission ratio. The transmission ratio is based on an input speed of a transmission divided by an output speed of the transmission. The first transmission ratio is greater than the second transmission ratio. The flare control module selectively generates an engine torque reduction request when a measured transmission ratio is greater than a threshold during a shift from the first transmission ratio to the second transmission ratio. | 01-01-2009 |
Christopher A. Suprock, Exeter, NH US
Christopher A. Tarry, Portsmouth, NH US
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| 20090066251 | Ceramic Discharge Vessel Having an Opaque Zone and Method of Making Same - An opaque zone in the polycrystalline (PCA) discharge vessel of a high intensity discharge lamp may be made by creating residual pores in predetermined regions of the final-sintered discharge vessel. The control over the placement of the opaque zone is achieved by forming a carbonaceous residue in a specific region of the discharge vessel prior to final sintering. During sintering, the carbonaceous material causes residual porosity in the sintered PCA. The higher emissivity of the opaque PCA provides localized cooling in order to provide more control over the condensate behavior in the discharge vessel. | 03-12-2009 |
Christopher A. Teleha, Fort Washington, PA US
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| 20090018179 | NOVEL CRYSTALS AND PROCESS OF MAKING 5-(-METHYL)-2-METHOXY-BENZOIC ACID - The present invention relates to a novel crystals of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid and methods of making the zwitterion of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090124804 | Enantioselective process for preparing a substituted alkanoic acid - The present invention is directed to a process for enantioselectively preparing substituted piperidine alkanoic acid integrin antagonist compounds. | 05-14-2009 |
Christopher A. Vanhaaren, Warwick, RI US
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| 20090140866 | SENSOR FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE OF A LIQUID - A sensor for detecting the presence of a liquid. The sensor includes a housing having a concave upper surface, a concave lower surface, and a peripheral wall connecting the upper surface and the lower surface, the wall extending above the upper surface and below the lower surface. A plurality of apertures are formed in the wall. A plurality of electrically conductive members extend above the upper surface and below the lower surface and are separated from one another by a gap in which a liquid can accumulate. The electrically conductive members are configured to generate an output signal when a conductive liquid comes into contact with the electrically conductive members and bridges the gap. An output connector is coupled to the plurality of electrically conductive members and is configured to carry the output signal. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20110140412 | SUPPORT STAND FOR PRESSURE VESSEL - A stand for supporting a pressure vessel includes a body having an upper wall and a sidewall extending downwardly from the upper wall, an aperture defined in the upper wall configured to permit passage therethrough of a fluid conduit, the fluid conduit being in fluid communication with the pressure vessel, and a locking element provided in connection with the body configured to engage the fluid conduit when in a locked position to inhibit removal of the stand from the pressure vessel. | 06-16-2011 |
Christopher A. Verardi, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090007819 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION COMPRISING A BRANCHED TRIOL HAVING TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An aqueous dispersion comprising a reaction product of trimellitic anhydride and a polyol, wherein the molar ratio of trimellitic anhydride to polyol in the reaction product ranges from 1:2 to 1:4, and wherein the reaction product is further reacted with an anhydride to form another reaction product. A method of making a resin comprising the reaction product described above is also disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090269577 | WATERBORNE ANTI-CHIP PRIMER COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to towards a waterborne anti-chip primer coating composition comprising a polyester polyol having a molecular weight ≧1500 wherein the polyester polyol comprises ≧30 weight % of the total resin solids of the waterborne anti-chip primer coating composition; and wherein after application to a substrate as a coating and after curing has a dry film thickness ranging from 2 μm to 8 μm. | 10-29-2009 |
Christopher A. Wagner, Etobicohe CA
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| 20080248196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A PRINT - A system and a method to protect an image on a substrate. The method includes applying a coating to the surface of a substrate having an unspread ink image thereon, wherein the image is formed by droplets of solid ink, and wherein the coating interacts with the ink. Moreover, the method includes spreading the coated ink on the surface of the substrate, wherein the ink and the coating interact during the spreading process and wherein the spread ink on the surface of the substrate forms the continuous image. | 10-09-2008 |
Christopher A. Werbach, Longmont, CO US
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| 20100326203 | CORIOLIS FLOW METER WITH AN IMPROVED BALANCE SYSTEM - A flow meter ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110041623 | DUAL TUBE CORIOLIS FLOW METER WITH A CENTRAL STATIONARY PLATE SERVING AS SUPPORT FOR DRIVER AND PICK-OFF COMPONENTS - A flow meter ( | 02-24-2011 |
Christopher A. Wickliffe, Ogden, UT US
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| 20090111631 | Bicycle chain rings with ramps - Embodiments of the present invention include bicycle chain rings for bicycles having specially shaped ramps, tapers and profiled teeth for improved shifting performance. Additional embodiments of the bicycle chain rings of the present invention may be configured with one or more additional features formed within the chain rings including a transition slide, a tapered ramp face, a ramp bridge, a ramp lead, a trailing transition slide and a wear pin. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100075788 | SIX LINK FRONT DERAILLEUR - A front derailleur for shifting a bicycle chain between chain rings of a bicycle crank set. The front derailleur may include an attachment mechanism for securing the derailleur to a bicycle frame member. The front derailleur may further include a chain guide for enclosing a bicycle chain and contacting the chain during shifting. The front derailleur may further include a six link movement mechanism adjustably affixed to the attachment mechanism and chain guide for selectively moving the chain guide and enclosed bicycle chain during shifting. | 03-25-2010 |
Christopher A. Yallop, Leiden NL
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| 20100144620 | COMPLEMENTATION OF FACTOR XI DEFICEINCY BY FACTOR V MUTANTS - Described are methods for preventing and/or treating bleeding in a subject with Factor XI deficiency, such as hemophilia C, which methods comprise administering to the subject APC-resistant Factor V. | 06-10-2010 |
Christopher A. Yallop, Wassenaar NL
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| 20100311160 | Cultures of E1-immortalized cells and processes for culturing the same to increase product yields therefrom - Provided are processes for culturing cells derived from embryonic retinoblast cells immortalized by adenovirus E | 12-09-2010 |
Christopher A. Zrike, Sedona, AZ US
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| 20080222535 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090307234 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 12-10-2009 |
