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Andrew Cottrell, San Jose, CA US
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| 20120036569 | SECURING PORTABLE EXECUTABLE MODULES - An import address table (IAT) and dynamic linked libraries (DLLs) security mender process is configured to store nominal IAT table entries and in-process binary images, from either a priori data and/or from computed values. Particular IAT table entries and in-process binary images are fetched for comparison with expected values. These particular IAT table entries and/or in-process binary images are then overwritten with nominal values for the IAT table entries and in-process binary images. The IAT-DLL security mender runs in parallel with the operating system and has access to its IAT and inline code in system memory. | 02-09-2012 |
Andrew P. Cottrell, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100153606 | APPROACHES FOR MEETING SMI DURATION LIMITS BY TIME SLICING SMI HANDLERS - Approaches that allow the context of an SMI task to be saved between SMIs. Upon entering an SMI handler for a task, a new task context stack is created. Thereafter, the SMI handler uses the task context, leaving the original stack unchanged. When the time limit for a single SMI is almost reached, the CPU is directed back to the original stack, and the task context stack persists in memory and retains the context of the task in hand. The soft SMI exits with an indication to signify that a new SMI should be invoked to continue processing. The entity that caused the first soft SMI then invokes another, passing in an indication to signify that this is a continuation of the prior task. On entering the SMI handler, the handler notes the request for continuation, switches to the saved task context stack and continues processing where it left off. | 06-17-2010 |
Andrew Paul Cottrell, San Jose, CA US
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| 20110099379 | AUGMENTED SINGLE FACTOR SPLIT KEY ASYMMETRIC CRYPTOGRAPHY-KEY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTOR - A system for authenticating a user of a communication network is disclosed. The system includes a user station associated with the user and an authenticating station communicatively coupled to the user station via the communication network. The authenticating station is configured to authenticate the user. The authenticating station is further configured to perform an operation, which includes receiving a first value, from a user station associated with the user, via the communication network. The first value represents a first user credential. A first key portion is generated based on the first value and a second value that is unknown to the user. The first key portion, along with a second key portion, is used for authenticating credentials of the user for a predefined period of time or for authenticating user credentials for a predefined number of times. The second key portion is generated based on the first key portion. A cookie that includes the second value or a value derived from the second value is generated and transmitted to the user station and then the second value is destroyed. | 04-28-2011 |
Brian Cottrell, Litchfield Park, AZ US
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| 20100207007 | VIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly is provided. The mounting assembly comprises an outer ring having a plurality of insert portions, each of the plurality of insert portions extending toward the center of the outer ring and having an insert cavity, a plurality of vibration isolation assemblies, each of the vibration isolation assemblies disposed in one of the insert cavities, each of the plurality of vibration isolation assemblies comprising a first bellows portion and a second bellows portion, a passageway formed therein and connecting the first and second bellows portions, and a contact portion adapted to receive a force, an inner ring having a plurality of contact cavities, each contact cavity adapted to receive a contact portion from one of the plurality of vibration isolation assemblies, and a central ring coupled to the outer ring by the plurality of insert portions, and to the inner ring by a plurality of bridge portions. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100207008 | VIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An annular vibration isolator for a rotating shaft supported by a bearing is provided. The annular vibration isolator comprises an outer ring extending substantially entirely around the bearing, an arc portion having a contact portion extending toward the bearing, first and second axial portions enclosing a cavity, a first flange portion forming a first channel, a second flange portion forming a second channel, and the first and second flange portions forming a chamber within the cavity and forming a radial passageway connecting the chamber to the first and second channels, and a bellows disposed in the chamber and coupled to the radial passageway, the bellows adapted to receive a fluid from the first and second channels. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110250052 | ROTOR IMBALANCE LOAD LIMITING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and apparatus are provided for limiting the load on a rotor support structure when a rotationally mounted rotor becomes imbalanced. The rotor is rotationally mounted within a plurality of circumferentially spaced variable volume hydraulic fluid receptacles that at least engage the rotor and have hydraulic fluid disposed therein. Each of the variable volume hydraulic fluid receptacles is fluidly connected to a substantially fixed volume hydraulic fluid receptacle that has hydraulic fluid disposed therein and is coupled to the rotor support structure. When the rotor becomes imbalanced, the hydraulic fluid is continuously moved between the variable volume hydraulic fluid receptacles and the substantially fixed volume hydraulic fluid receptacle. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110318162 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ROTOR TIP CLEARANCE AND SHAFT DYNAMICS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A gas turbine engine rotor tip clearance and shaft dynamics system and method are provided. The system includes a gas turbine engine that is disposed within an engine case and includes a rotor. A rotor bearing assembly disposed within the engine case rotationally mounts the gas turbine engine rotor. Vibration isolators mounted on the engine case are coupled to the rotor bearing assembly, and are configured to provide linear and independently tunable stiffness and damping. A method includes determining the location of a gas turbine engine rotor rotational axis, disposing the gas turbine engine rotor in an engine case at the rotational axis location, mounting a plurality of vibration isolators that include a plurality of adjustment devices on the engine case, coupling each vibration isolator to the gas turbine engine rotor, and locking the gas turbine engine rotor at the rotational axis location using the plurality of adjustment devices. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20130067931 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING STRUT-BASED VIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNTS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Embodiments of a gas turbine engine assembly including a strut-based vibration isolation mount are provided, as are embodiments of a method for producing such a gas turbine engine assembly. In one embodiment, the gas turbine engine assembly includes a gas turbine engine and a vibration isolation mount. The vibration isolation mount includes, in turn, at least one three parameter axial strut having a first end attached to the gas turbine engine and having a second, opposing end configured to be attached to the airframe. The three parameter axial strut is tuned to minimize the transmission of vibrations from the gas turbine engine to the airframe during operation of the gas turbine engine. | 03-21-2013 |
Brian Cottrell, Redondo Beach, CA US
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| 20110085423 | Alarm Clock with Bedpost Pressure Sensor - An alarm clock with bedpost pressure sensor including an alarm clock in data communication with a pressure sensor that can be placed under a bedpost. The pressure sensor determines whether or not a bed is occupied based on the weight of the bed and its contents. If the pressure sensor detects that a bed is occupied then an alarm may sound, and if detects that the bed is unoccupied then the alarm is terminated. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110199013 | Constant Temperature LED Driver Circuit - A constant temperature LED driver circuit for controlling the rate of lumen depreciation and therefore useful lifetime of an LED array by keeping the LEDs at a fixed temperature. A temperature sensing means, which measures the temperature of the LEDs, is coupled to a variable power source that drives the LED array. The current provided to the LED array is adjusted in response to the temperature sensing means to ensure that the LEDs remain at a constant temperature regardless of changes in ambient temperature. | 08-18-2011 |
Christine Cottrell, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20120030240 | ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT FEDERATION AND INTEGRATION SYSTEM - An enterprise content management federation and integration system integrates a plurality of applications and federates information seamlessly by receiving, by a composite system, a request from a client system. The system then translates, by a manager system, the request from the client system. The manager system performs one or more high level validations and retrieves information from a mapping stored by an ontology modeling system, a plurality of content types, repositories, actions and object types based at least in part on a plurality of attributes including one or more metadata models or attribute models. The manager system then invokes one or more composites based at least in part on the request from the client system and some or all the information retrieved from the mapping. | 02-02-2012 |
Christine B. Cottrell, Richmond, VA US
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| 20090157487 | System and Method for Collection, Validation and Communication of Competitive Pricing Data - A system, apparatus and method employ or embody voice-enabled mobile devices to facilitate quick, cost-efficient and accurate collection of pricing data for consumer products offered by multiple retail establishments. A consumer goods price tracking component aggregates the collected pricing data into good-price pairs, good-price-sale triplets and/or good-price-value triplets, whereupon it can be communicated to a price management and analytics component for assessment and eventual reporting. The present invention can be adapted for use with systems that facilitate subscriber pricing decisions through enhanced tools for pricing analytics, price savvy price management, price warehousing, data management and manipulation, and competitive audits. | 06-18-2009 |
Daniel D. Cottrell, Commerce Twp., MI US
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| 20080248907 | ACCESSORY DRIVE TENSIONER SYSTEM - An accessory drive tensioner system may include a bracket, a coupling mechanism, and a biasing member. The bracket may have an aperture therethrough and a tensioner hub coupled thereto. The coupling mechanism may extend through the aperture to rotatably couple the bracket to a mounting member that is fixed relative to an engine. The biasing member may be engaged with the coupling mechanism and the bracket to bias the bracket axially along the coupling mechanism. | 10-09-2008 |
David Cottrell, Foster City, CA US
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| 20090208181 | System and Method for Automated Creation of Video Game Highlights - Automated creation of videos for interactive entertainment, such as video game highlights, may be based on events that occur within that entertainment, for example based on video game events. A series of events that can occur within a play session may be designated. The game keeps track of sufficient replay data such that these discrete events can be identified. Upon replay generation, the game searches over the historical data for that session and identifies the events that have occurred. The game may present several combinations of views of those events. For example, the game can create a highlights reel of the entire play session by linearly displaying several of the discovered events, or the highlights from several games can be selected by one or more individuals to generate a “highlights of highlights” video. Another embodiment allows the player, or group of players or other individuals, to choose which events to view. The events could also be categorized, allowing the player to view a collection of a selected event type, such as all flag capture videos or all long-distance shots. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20120134651 | Methods for Identification of Highlight Game Events and Automated Generation of Videos for Same - Methods, systems and computer readable media for automated creation of videos for interactive entertainment involving at least one individual, based on events that occur within that interactive entertainment are provided. One method includes storing a video history of a session of the interactive entertainment for an individual and examining the interactive entertainment for the session to identify events designated as significant. The designation as significant for each event being predefined to meet a threshold. Then, selecting segments of video from the video history of the session of the interactive entertainment. The selected segments being for a set of the identified events. The method then generates a video defined from the selected segments of video. The video is playable to show the selected segments of video in a selected order for the individual and saving the video. | 05-31-2012 |
David L. Cottrell, Fort Madison, IA US
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| 20120202063 | MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE POWDERS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A molybdenum disulfide powder product produced by jet milling a molybdenum disulfide precursor material and substantially continuously combining newly sized-reduced particles with oil to produce said molybdenum disulfide powder product, said molybdenum disulfide powder product having a D50 particle size of less than 4 μm and an acid number that is less than about 0.5 mg KOH/g. A method for producing powder product includes the steps of: Providing a supply of a precursor powder material; accelerating particles of the precursor powder material by combining them with a flow of gas; confining the accelerated particles in a milling chamber so that they collide with one another to effect a size reduction; and coating newly exposed surfaces of size-reduced particles with oil. | 08-09-2012 |
Eddie Cottrell, Mansfield, OH US
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| 20100092276 | CHOPPER PUMP - A pump for chopping solid material in a liquid stream having a volute housing, a rotating cutter with at least one blade parallel to a rotational axis of the rotating cutter, an impeller arranged at an outer circumference of the rotating cutter, and a stationary cutter having at least one blade parallel to the rotational axis of the rotating cutter. The stationary cutter is concentric with the rotating cutter, and the stationary cutter, the rotating cutter and the impeller are all at least partially housed within the volute housing. Typically, the rotating cutter has a different number of blades than the stationary cutter. Optionally, the pump, further comprises an inspection cover that is removably attached to the pump, and has an opening large enough to remove the stationary cutter and the rotating cutter from the volute housing. | 04-15-2010 |
Eddie D. Cottrell, Mansfield, OH US
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| 20100172751 | PUMP AND PUMP IMPELLER - A pump assembly that includes a pump housing defining an inlet for receiving fluid to be pumped and an outlet for discharging fluid. A rotatable impeller operatively coupled to a drive motor includes a plurality of vane structures integrally formed with a shroud. Each vane structure includes a curved, axial vane segment extending axially from the shroud. A compound, multi-step auxiliary vane extends transversely from each axial vane segment. The auxiliary vane or wing includes at least first and second sections, with the second section overlying the first section in a staggered configuration such that the trailing edges of the first and second sections are spaced apart to form a step. The second auxiliary vane section includes an axial surface that also forms a working vane surface for the auxiliary vane. | 07-08-2010 |
Ian Cottrell, Spring Hill, FL US
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| 20110144166 | HIGH CONCENTRATION TOPICAL INSECTICIDES CONTAINING PYRETHROIDS - A topical insecticide preparation is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The topical insecticide contains a combination of a first pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing fleas, a second pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing ticks, and an insect growth regulator (IGR). The topical insecticide preparation can be packaged together or packaged so that the first and second pyrethroid insecticides are stored separately prior to administration of the insecticide preparation to the animal. The combination of the first and second pyrethroid insecticides with an insect growth regulator results in an insecticide preparation formulated to have enhanced insecticidal activity against fleas and ticks compared to the effectiveness of the first and second insecticides used alone. Further, the combination of the first and second pyrethroid insecticides with an insect growth regulator produces an insecticide preparation having enhanced insecticidal activity against fleas and ticks while advantageously minimizing the total amount of insecticide needed for its effectiveness. | 06-16-2011 |
Ian W. Cottrell, Spring Hill, FL US
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| 20100062062 | Stabilized Coating for Pharmaceutical Formulations - A process is described for preparing stabilized tablet formulations for temperature and moisture sensitive active drugs. Water soluble polyvinyl alcohol is processed with drugs such as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and compressed into solid form once excess water is removed. Low dose polyvinyl alcohol ramipril tablets prepared by this process are stable under conditions of high humidity and heat for periods of at least up to six months with less than 8% hydrolysis of the prodrug to the active metabolite diketopiperazine (DKP). | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100267662 | AVENANTHRAMIDE-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS - Methods and compositions for treating or preventing a skin condition, an inflammation, an irritation or an allergy associated with an ectoparasitic infection or infestation on an animal. The methods involve applying to the skin of the animal a pharmaceutical composition that contains a therapeutically effective amount of one or more than one avenanthramide, an optional ecto and/or endo-parasiticidal agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier | 10-21-2010 |
James Michael Cottrell, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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| 20130049342 | TRAILER CHASSIS HOLD DOWN SYSTEM - An integrated trailer chassis hold down system/firefighting system can be used, among other purposes, to transport and deploy firefighting foam concentrate from intermediate bulk containers when supplied by a pressurized water source through foam eductors, self educting nozzles, or to resupply foam from a transfer pump for transportation. The trailer chassis can securely fasten intermediate bulk containers, keeping their center of gravity low for safe travel on highways and roads. The trailer chassis can cradle the intermediate bulk container with integrated hold down tabs bolded directly to the chassis. This hold down system allows the intermediate bulk container to sit inside the trailer chassis to keep the center of gravity low and allow the IBC to fit with close tolerance inside the chassis with positive restraint. | 02-28-2013 |
Jason Lee Cottrell, Mogadore, OH US
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| 20100142309 | MECHANICAL HANDLING SYSTEM FOR CEMENT - A cement handling system may include an aggregate container, a first component container, a second component container, and a metered water supply. The first component container may house a first mortar component and may include a metered opening in communication with the aggregate container. The second component container may be isolated from the first component container and may house a second mortar component. The second component container may include a second metered opening in communication with the aggregate container. The metered water supply may be in communication with the aggregate container. | 06-10-2010 |
Jerry Cottrell, Henderson, NC US
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| 20130042852 | Charcoal Lighter for Individual Use with Protective Handle Placement - Disclosed is a charcoal lighter adapted to rapidly light a small quantity of charcoal for individual or small group use, wherein a housing having an upper and lower cavity is disclosed, the upper and lower terminations of the housing being open to allow charcoal to be inserted into the upper cavity and combustible material to be placed into the lower cavity. The lower cavity is substantially larger than the upper cavity, wherein an external handle is attached adjacent to the lower cavity to place the user's hand away from the lit charcoal producing heat. A row of apertures positioned radially about the lower cavity allow to air flow into the lower cavity and through the perforate divider grate separating the upper and lower cavity. The smaller upper cavity and handle placement away from the charcoal eliminates a heat shield requirement and provides a quickly lit individual quantity of charcoal. | 02-21-2013 |
John Cottrell, Austin, TX US
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| 20120324119 | Energy Management System And Method, Including Auto-Provisioning Capability Using Near Field Communication - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a provisioning system for a network includes a first device associated with a site. The first device includes an RFID reader associated therewith. The system also includes a second device including a device identifier associated therewith. The device identifier includes information about the second device to assist in joining it to the network. The RFID reader is configured to read the device identifier on the second device to obtain information about the second device. Based on the information about the second device it can then be joined to the network by the first device. | 12-20-2012 |
John C. Cottrell, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20130086594 | EXECUTION OF APPLICATIONS DISTRIBUTED ACROSS A PLURALITY OF COMPUTING DEVICES - According to one embodiment, a system comprises at least one processor. The system detects on a computing device an invocation event facilitating execution of one or more applications. The applications include at least one remote application. A search path is examined to determine locations for the one or more applications, and includes at least one indicator indicating a remote location for execution of a corresponding remote application. Each indicator associated with the at least one remote application is resolved to determine a remote location for execution of the corresponding remote application. The applications are executed at the determined locations with each remote application being executed on a corresponding remote computing device at the corresponding remote location. Embodiments may further include a method and computer-readable media encoded with software for executing applications distributed across a plurality of computing devices in substantially the same manner described above. | 04-04-2013 |
John Charles Cottrell, Grand Rapids, MI US
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| 20080208654 | Method And Apparatus For Site And Building Selection - A site/building decision facilitating apparatus including a database that correlates building characteristics with business driver factors, a processor linked to the database and running a program to perform the following acts: receiving business driver factor information for a first building project via an input device and identifying a subset of default building characteristics for the first building project using the database and the received business driver factor information | 08-28-2008 |
John Frederick Cottrell, Austin, TX US
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| 20110202185 | ZONE BASED ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a zone based energy management system includes controlling at least one network device at a site using the proximity detection of a mobile device which may be based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. The network device may be a thermostat associated with the HVAC system of the site or other energy consuming appliances. Each of the zones may be associated with a corresponding temperature set-point of the thermostat or other energy consuming device where the temperature set point corresponding to a zone may be different from the temperature set points corresponding with each of the other zones. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110214060 | MOBILE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a mobile energy management system and method includes controlling at least one network device at a site using the proximity detection of a mobile device which may be based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. Various features may be presented on a graphical user interface of the mobile device including a proximity control feature for enabling and disabling proximity detection, a set location setting for associating the current location of the mobile device with the location of the site, a set travel distance feature enabling the user to enter a travel distance within the graphical user interface, and a map which may present the location of the site, the current location of the mobile device, and the plurality of zones. The network device may be a thermostat associated with the HVAC system of the site or other energy consuming appliances. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110246898 | MOBILE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a mobile energy management system and method includes controlling at least one network device at a site using the proximity detection of a mobile device which may be based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. Various features may be presented on a graphical user interface of the mobile device including a proximity control feature for enabling and disabling proximity detection, a set location setting for associating the current location of the mobile device with the location of the site, a set travel distance feature enabling the user to enter a travel distance within the graphical user interface, and a map which may present the location of the site, the current location of the mobile device, and the plurality of zones. The network device may be a thermostat associated with the HVAC system of the site or other energy consuming appliances. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120046859 | MOBILE DEVICE WITH SCALABLE MAP INTERFACE FOR ZONE BASED ENERGY MANAGEMENT - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a mobile energy management system includes controlling at least one network device at a site using the proximity detection of a mobile device based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. Various features may be presented on a graphical user interface of the mobile device including a map which may present the location of the site, the current location of the mobile device, and the plurality of zones. The graphical user interface may further include a zone size setting presenting selectable distance values enabling the user to set the distance between the site and the boundary of each zone. In response to the selection of a distance value, the mobile device may automatically scale the map to simultaneously present the boundary of each zone and the current location of the mobile device within the display screen of the mobile device. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120064923 | METHOD FOR ZONE BASED ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH SCALABLE MAP INTERFACE - A method of managing energy use of a network device located at a site with a mobile device is provided. The method proceeds by determining a plurality of zones about the site and detecting a current location of the mobile device relative to the plurality of zones. The method continues by altering the operating condition of the network device in response to detecting the mobile device changing zones. A graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed within the display screen of the mobile device. A map presenting the site location, the plurality of zones disposed about the site location, and the current location of the mobile device is displayed within the GUI along with a distance selector including selectable distance values. The method further includes automatically scaling the plurality of zones and the map in response to changing the selectable distance value using the distance selector. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120135759 | METHOD FOR ZONE BASED ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH SCALABLE MAP INTERFACE - A method of managing energy use of a network device located at a site with a mobile device is provided. The method proceeds by determining a plurality of zones about the site and detecting a current location of the mobile device relative to the plurality of zones. The method continues by altering the operating condition of the network device in response to detecting the mobile device changing zones. A graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed within the display screen of the mobile device. A map presenting the site location, the plurality of zones disposed about the site location, and the current location of the mobile device is displayed within the GUI along with a distance selector including selectable distance values. The method further includes automatically scaling the plurality of zones and the map in response to changing the selectable distance value using the distance selector. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120252430 | ESTABLISHING PROXIMITY DETECTION USING 802.11 BASED NETWORKS - A method includes presenting a set location setting capable of being selected by a user within a graphical user interface (GUI) of a mobile device. The method proceeds by detecting on-site location information of the mobile device in response to a selection of the set location setting and detecting at least one on-site 802.11 based network in communication with the mobile device in response to a selection of the set location setting. The method proceeds by identifying an on-site IP address associated with the at least one on-site 802.11 based network, and then associating both the on-site location information and the on-site IP address with an on-site zone of a site associated with the mobile device. The method proceeds by altering an operating condition of a network device located at the site in response to a location of the mobile device relative to the on-site zone. | 10-04-2012 |
Josh Cottrell, Rock City Falls, NY US
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| 20090101204 | PHOTOVOLTAIC LAMINATED MODULE BACKSHEET, FILMS AND COATINGS FOR USE IN MODULE BACKSHEET, AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Improved photovoltaic module backsheets, and processes for making the same, are disclosed, including paper and polymer films for use in photovoltaic laminated modules. The present disclosure provides electrical insulation paper and one or more coatings or resin laminates having improved material properties, such as improved thermal and humidity performance, for use as backsheet materials in photovoltaic modules. | 04-23-2009 |
Kenneth Cottrell, Dorchester, MA US
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| 20120229263 | ENHANCING DEPTH PERCEPTION - Apparatuses and methods enhance depth perception, e.g., the depth perception of a human being using an apparatus worn on the user's head. | 09-13-2012 |
Kevin Cottrell, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100272681 | Inhibitors of Serine Proteases - The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110135603 | INHIBITORS OF PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL 3-KINASE - The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of PI3K, particularly of PI3Kγ. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. | 06-09-2011 |
Kevin M. Cottrell, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20090291902 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES, PARTICULARLY HCV NS3-NS4A PROTEASE - The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100173851 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES, PARTICULARLY HCV NS3-NS4A PROTEASE - The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100330109 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES, PARTICULARLY HCV NS3-NS4A PROTEASE - The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110165120 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110172238 | BENZIMIDAZOLE ANALOGUES FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF FLAVIVIRUS INFECTIONS - Compounds represented by formula I: | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110182856 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PROTEASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): | 07-28-2011 |
| 20130085150 | ANALOGUES FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF FLAVIVIRUS INFECTIONS - Compounds represented by formula I | 04-04-2013 |
Kevin Michael Cottrell, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100316605 | INHIBITORS OF PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL 3-KINASE - The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of PI3K, particularly of PI3Kγ. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20120039849 | TETRAHYDROTHIAZOLOPYRIDINE INHIBITORS OF PHOSPHATIDYLINOSITOL 3-KINASE - The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of PI3K, particularly of PI3Kγ. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. | 02-16-2012 |
Lance M. Cottrell, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090013399 | Secure Network Privacy System - The invention provides a method and system of receiving communications from a network device in a network to a source of network data and establishing a secure and/or authenticated network connection between the network device and the source that appears to the network device as a direct connection to the source of network data. Broadly conceptualized, the method and system may also include a parsing module that modifies the network data passing back and forth between the network device and the source of network data. | 01-08-2009 |
Lisa Marie Cottrell, Sahuarita, AZ US
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| 20130046741 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING AND SAVING MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF A COMPUTER FILE - Methods and systems for creating and saving multiple versions of a computer file in a computing environment, such as within a central processing unit, are disclosed. The systems generally include a central processing unit that is configured to (a) detect a change imparted to a first version of a computer file by a first program, (b) save a second version of the computer file, which incorporates the change imparted by the first program, (c) detect a change imparted to the first version of the computer file by a second program, and (d) save a third version of the computer file, which incorporates the change imparted by the second program. | 02-21-2013 |
Lydia Cottrell, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20110062197 | HARNESS WITH ATTACHABLE UMBRELLA - An umbrella comprising a canopy with ribs for support thereof and a handle, the handle including a flexible cable. | 03-17-2011 |
Matthew A. Cottrell, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20090180879 | Flexible Impeller Apparatus and Method - Embodiments of the invention provide an impeller assembly having a flexible impeller and a method of replacing a removable drive mechanism. The impeller assembly includes an impeller having an outer portion defining a substantially cylindrical shape, at least one flexible blade extending radially outward from the outer portion, and a first bore extending a first axial length. The impeller assembly also includes a tubular insert supported at least partially within the first bore. The tubular insert has a second bore defining a substantially cylindrical shape with a first radial distance from an axis passing through the center of the impeller, and a key portion radially extending from the second bore. The key portion defines a second radial distance from the axis larger than the first radial distance. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100296921 | Socket with Bearing Bore and Integrated Wear Plate - Embodiments of the invention provide a pump with a housing including a pump chamber and an impeller positioned within the pump chamber. The pump also includes a socket with a wear plate, an inner ring, and an outer ring. The wear plate at least partially defines the pump chamber. The impeller is in contact with the wear plate. An outer surface of the outer ring is coupled to the housing. An inner surface of the outer ring receives a bearing. The inner ring receives a seal. A portion of the housing is molded over an end of the socket. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110030822 | Dry Run Porting System - Embodiments of the invention provide a pump including an inlet port, an outlet port, a pumping chamber, and a porting system. The porting system includes an inlet tube including a trap in which a first volume of fluid can be collected. The porting system includes a reservoir with a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a partial port wall. The second chamber receives fluid directed over the partial port wall from the pumping chamber. The reservoir collects a second volume of fluid substantially equal to the first volume of fluid. The first volume of fluid and second volume of fluid provide enough fluid trapped inside the pump to allow the pump to temporarily operate when substantially no fluid is flowing into the inlet port. | 02-10-2011 |
Matthew J. Cottrell, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20130013491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND MITIGATING DUPLICATE TRANSACTION FRAUD - A method and system for reducing fraud by detecting duplicate financial transactions in a financial transaction processing system. In various embodiments, financial institutions can be alerted when a financial instrument such as a check is being tendered for deposit, wherein a previous deposit for that same instrument had previously been submitted at the same or a different financial institution. The system and method provide for detection of deposits of checks after remote deposit of the same check had been previously performed (for example by submitting a digital image of the check). Deposit of duplicate counterfeit paper checks issued to multiple parties can also be detected and mitigated. | 01-10-2013 |
Michael E. Cottrell, Columbia, MO US
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| 20110024985 | FIREARM TARGETS WITH REINFORCING FEATURES FOR ENHANCED DURABILITY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure is directed to target assemblies and targets with reinforcing features for improved durability. One example of such a target can include a target portion that is configured to be struck by a projectile, and a connector portion configured to movably couple the target portion to a support structure. The target also includes a neck portion extending between the target portion and the connector portion, and a reinforcing portion proximate to the neck portion. The reinforcing portion comprises an integral portion of the target that is at least partially deformed to reinforce or otherwise strengthen the neck portion. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110167705 | SHOOTING RESTS WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ASSEMBLIES - Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support. The second base portion includes a biasing member contacting the height adjustment member to at least partially inhibit movement of the height adjustment member through the opening. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120144647 | SHOOTING RESTS WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT FOR SUPPORTING FIREARMS - Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support. The second base portion includes a biasing member contacting the height adjustment member to at least partially inhibit movement of the height adjustment member through the opening. | 06-14-2012 |
Michael R. Cottrell, Arvada, CO US
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| 20090075791 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses multiple weight plates that are selected by selector assemblies. A series of actuators that are not directly connected to the selector assemblies actuate the selector assemblies to engage and disengage the weight plates. The actuators are in communication with a controller, which is connected to a user interface console. The user interface console accepts input from a user and instructs the controller to adjust the amount of weight engaged by the selector assemblies based on input from the user and various sensors. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20120004075 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses vertically oriented weight plates that rare in a side-by-side arrangement and are selected by selectors in a selector assembly. A set of actuators are controlled by a computer processor and force the selectors into positions that engage and disengage with a corresponding set of weights. The computer is connected to a user interface that accepts input from a user and instructs the computer to adjust the amount of weight using the actuators and the corresponding selectors. The computer is also in communication with sensors that indicate whether the weights have been lifted successfully and automatically select a lower weight when the weights are not lifted successfully. | 01-05-2012 |
Michelle A. Cottrell, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20120010355 | POLYHEDRAL-MODIFIED POLYMER - A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macromolecule also are provided. | 01-12-2012 |
Michelle A. Cottrell US
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| 20130041096 | POLYHEDRAL-MODIFIED POLYMER - A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macro-molecule also are provided. | 02-14-2013 |
Richard D. Cottrell, Lake Forest, IL US
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| 20100330533 | MODIFIED ASYMMETRICAL DENTAL IMPLANT - An asymmetrically placement designed to preserve bone by having the coronal aspect being compatible with the bony anatomy at the time of tooth extraction. The implant may be of either a single or two stage design. By modifying the top of the implant fixture to partially mimic the bony anatomy at the time of extraction more crestal bony anatomy can be preserved and bone growth encouraged. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120178048 | DENTAL IMPLANT WITH MULTIPLE THREAD PATTERNS - A modified dental implant fixture designed with a multiple of three or more thread or groove patterns which provide adequate wall thickness for a deep female conical connection such that the threads or grooves transition from smaller to larger moving in the apical direction along the long axis of the dental implant. | 07-12-2012 |
Robert Cottrell, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100293474 | AUTOMATED DISCOVERY OF ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH A CONTEXT BASED ON MONITORED ACTIONS OF USERS - Computer processes are disclosed for automatically refining the order and/or content of context-specific lists of items (e.g., products) based on monitored actions of users. One such process involves outputting context-specific lists of items to users together with selectable controls for initiating displays of similar items. When users opt to view similar items, the users' actions performed in connection with the similar items are recorded. If the resulting level of user activity recorded for a particular similar item is sufficiently high, the item is automatically added to the associated context-specific list. | 11-18-2010 |
Stephanie Nussbaum Cottrell, Denver, NC US
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| 20100229311 | Method for Fabric Treatment at Low pH - A composition useful for treating fabrics. The composition contains a silver-containing copolymer having polymerized units of a monomer X which is an ethylenically unsaturated compound having a substituent group selected from an unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic group having at least one nitrogen atom and polymerized units of a monomer Y which is an ethylenically unsaturated compound selected from carboxylic acids, organosulfuric acids, sulfonic acids, phosphonic acids and esters comprising polymerized units of ethylene oxide. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100234519 | COMPOSITION FOR POLYESTER FABRIC TREATMENT - A composition useful for treating fabrics. The composition contains a silver-containing copolymer having polymerized units of a monomer X and a monomer Y; wherein monomer X is an ethylenically unsaturated compound having a substituent group selected from an unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic group having at least one nitrogen atom; wherein monomer Y is selected from carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid salts, carboxylic acid esters, organosulfuric acids, organosulfuric acid salts, sulfonic acids, sulfonic acid salts, phosphonic acids, phosphonic acid salts, vinyl esters, (meth)acrylamides, C | 09-16-2010 |
Stephen A. Cottrell, Churchville, NY US
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| 20120266750 | PURIFICATION OF TRANS-1,3,3,3-TETRAFLUOROPROPENE - Disclosed is a process for removing impurities from a product stream comprising trans HFO-1234ze and an HFO-1234 impurity that uses one or more adsorbents that are selective for the HFO-1234 impurity, such that the HFO-1234 impurity is removed from the product stream. One such impurity is HFO-1234zc, which is removed from its mixture with trans HFO-1234ze by action of an adsorbent having pores in the range of from about 5 angstroms to about 10 angstroms. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130078180 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH CONCENTRATION AQUEOUS HF SOLUTIONS - Disclosed are methods used to remove HF from a fluorocarbon containing stream, thereby forming a final aqueous HF solution having both a high HF concentration and low dissolved organic content. | 03-28-2013 |
Stephen A. Cottrell, Williamsville, NY US
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| 20120296127 | INTEGRATED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE - The present invention is directed to processes for the production of 1233zd from 240fa and HF, with or without a catalyst, at a commercial scale. The 240fa and HF are fed to a reactor operating at high pressure. The resulting product stream comprising 1233zd, HCl, HF, and other byproducts is treated to one or more purification techniques including phase separation and one or more distillations to provide purified 1233zd, which meets commercial product specifications, i.e., having a GC purity of 99.5% or greater. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120305454 | METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND RECYCLING IRON CATALYST USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF HALOALKANE COMPOUNDS - Disclosed is a method for capturing and recycling iron catalyst used in the production of haloalkane compounds and more particularly, to an improved process for the manufacture of the compound 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240fa), in which an electromagnetic separation unit (EMSU) is used to facilitate the reaction. When energized, the EMSU functions to remove all iron particles from the reactor effluent; when de-energized, the iron particles captured by the EMSU can be flushed back into the reactor for re-use in the continued production of HCC-240fa. The present invention is also useful in the manufacturing processes for other haloalkane compounds such as HCC-250 and HCC-360. | 12-06-2012 |
Susan Cottrell, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080286761 | Methods and Nucleic Acids for the Analysis of Gene Expression Associated with the Development of Prostate Cell Proliferative Disorders - The following application provides methods and nucleic acids for the detection of and/or differentiation between prostate cell proliferative disorders. This is achieved by the analysis of the expression status of a panel of genes, or subsets thereof. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090197250 | METHODS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CELL PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Particular aspects provide novel methods and compositions (e.g., nucleic acids, kits, etc.) having substantial utility for providing a prognosis of prostate cell proliferative disorders. In particular aspects, this is achieved by the analysis of the expression status of a panel of genes, or subsets thereof. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100143902 | METHODS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR ANALYSES OF CELLULAR PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - The invention provides methods, nucleic acids and kits for detecting colorectal cell proliferative disorders based on underexpression or methylation of a least one gene selected from RASSF2, TFAP2E, SND1, PCDHGC3, EDNRB, STOM, GLI3, RXFP3, LimK1, GPR73L1, PCDH1O, DOCKIO and MRPS21, and optionally Septin-9. The invention discloses genomic sequences the methylation patterns of which have utility for the improved detection of said class of disorders, thereby enabling the improved diagnosis and treatment of patients. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110046005 | METHOD AND NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF COLON CELL PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Provided are methods and nucleic acids for detecting, differentiating or distinguishing between colon cell proliferative disorders by analysis of one or more of the genes Versican, TPEF, H-Cadherin, Calcitonin, and EYA4. Further provided are novel nucleic acid sequences useful for the cell proliferative disorder specific analysis of said genes as well as methods, assays and kits thereof. | 02-24-2011 |
Susan Ellen Cottrell, Seattle, WA US
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| 20130064838 | ENHANCED DEATH RECEPTOR AGONISTS - Methods and compositions for treatment of cancer in a human patient comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an Fc-polypeptide agonist of DR5 having high-affinity to FCGR3A. Methods of making the Fc-polypeptides are provided. | 03-14-2013 |
William D. Cottrell, Hope Mills, NC US
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| 20090140561 | Vehicle mounted printer station - The present invention relates to a vehicle mounted printer station made up of a printer secured to a support surface tray that includes an adaptor capable of attaching the tray and printer to the top of a vehicle seat. The support surface is preferably a rectangular shaped plate with front, back and side edges along with top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface is attached to the adaptor, the adaptor includes at least one attachment rod for securing the support surface to the vehicle seat. The attachment rods are sized to be received into receptacles provided in the top a vehicle seat designed for the vehicle headrest. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100090508 | Vehicle mounted printer station - A vehicle mounted printer station is made up of a printer secured to a support surface tray that includes an adaptor capable of attaching the tray and printer to the top of a vehicle seat. The support surface is preferably a rectangular shaped plate with front, back and side edges along with top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface is attached to the adaptor, the adaptor includes at least one attachment rod for securing the support surface to the vehicle seat. The attachment rods are sized to be received into receptacles provided in the top of a vehicle seat designed for the vehicle headrest. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110114685 | Vehicle mounted printer station - A vehicle mounted printer station is made up of a printer secured to a support surface tray that includes an adaptor capable of attaching the tray and printer to the top of a vehicle seat. The support surface is preferably a rectangular shaped plate with front, back and side edges along with top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface is attached to the adaptor, the adaptor includes at least one attachment rod for securing the support surface to the vehicle seat. The attachment rods are sized to be received into receptacles provided in the top of a vehicle seat designed for the vehicle headrest. | 05-19-2011 |
William J. Cottrell, Somerville, MA US
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| 20090221921 | SIDE-FIRING LINEAR FIBER OPTIC ARRAY FOR INTERSTITIAL OPTICAL THERAPY AND MONITORING USING COMPACT HELICAL GEOMETRY - An optical probe has multiple side-firing optical fibers which terminate in a linearly staggered fashion. A central fiber can be used as well. In diagnostic techniques, one fiber can be used as an emitter, while the others are used as receivers, or various fibers can be used as emitters and receivers at different times to form a map of the area. In therapeutic techniques, the treatment light can be emitted from the fibers in parallel or in sequence, and the fluence can be independently adjusted for each of the fibers. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100292762 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY IRRADIATION AND RELATED INSTRUMENTATION - In a first embodiment, there is no monitoring, and instead light is delivered according to a predetermined ‘recipe.’ In a second embodiment, the instrumentation provides a means for making the reflectance measurements during therapy without requiring the brief interruption. This device may therefore allow more accurate measurement of treatment-induced changes to the reflectance measurement. In a third embodiment, an adjustable aperture is used to constrict the area of a treatment beam. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120155107 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO RECEIVE LIGHT FROM A LASER VIA AIR FOR A FIBER OPTIC DISPLAY - Methods and apparatus for a free space coupler to receive light from a laser via air. In one embodiment, a system comprises a laser source, a mirror optically aligned to the laser source, a first mount to control a position of the mirror, a free-space coupler to receive light from the mirror, a beam splitter to receive light exiting the coupler, a first detector to receive light reflected from the beam splitter, a second mount coupled to the first detector and to the coupler to control a position of the coupler from information from the first detector, and a second detector to receive light reflected by the coupler and the mirror, wherein the second detector is coupled to the first mount for positioning the mirror with respect to the coupler. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120155800 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FIBER OPTIC DISPLAY SCREEN HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE SIZE - Methods and apparatus for a fiber optic display screen of adjustable size. In one embodiment, a screen comprises: a plurality of pixels formed by a terminal end of at least one optical fiber, wherein the pixels are substantially equidistant from each other along a first axis in a first screen size and in a second screen size that is larger than the first size. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120155816 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MULTI-CONTENT FIBER OPTIC DISPLAY SCREEN - Methods and apparatus for a fiber optic display screen that comprises pixels forming the screen, wherein each of the pixels comprise terminal ends of multiple optical fibers, wherein a first pixel comprises: a first optical fiber terminal end having a first cleaving to generate an image for a first viewing angle, and a second optical fiber terminal end having a second cleaving different than the cleaving of the first optical fiber terminal end to generate an image for a second viewing angle for providing different content at the first and second viewing angles. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120155817 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A DECOUPLED FIBER OPTIC DISPLAY - Methods and apparatus for a fiber optic display system. In one embodiment, a fiber optic display screen comprises a laser source, relay optics to receive an output from the laser source, condenser optics coupled to the relay optics, a digital pixelator coupled to the condenser optics, a fiber optic transmission line coupled to the digital pixelator, and a fiber optic screen provided by terminal ends of fibers in the fiber optic transmission line. | 06-21-2012 |
William J. Cottrell, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090043296 | PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY WITH SPATIALLY RESOLVED DUAL SPECTROSCOPIC MONITORING - An instrument for photodynamic therapy applies treatment light from a dye laser, white light, and ultraviolet fluorescence excitation light from an LED onto a lesion and surrounding areas in a time-multiplexed manner. The reflected white light is analyzed in a spectrometer to determine a correction for the dynamic optical spectral properties of the patient's tissue. Light emitted by fluorescence from the lesion and the surrounding areas is analyzed in another spectrometer, and the results are corrected in a computer, using the correction. An optical switch has been developed for the instrument, using a bistable solenoid and a sled. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100331927 | FEEDBACK-CONTROLLED METHOD FOR DELIVERING PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY AND RELATED INSTRUMENTATION - A method for delivering photodynamic therapy (PDT) while performing dose metric monitoring and treatment feedback-driven control is presented. Photodynamic therapy is initiated with irradiation of light at a first irradiance. A set of fluorescence and reflectance spectroscopic measurements are taken at prescribed intervals during the therapy of the treatment region. Spectra are analyzed to determine dose metrics of the therapy such as fluorescence photobleaching of the sensitizer and blood oxygen status and optical properties of the treatment region. This information is then used to determine an optimal fluence rate given those parameters and the region is irradiated with a second irradiance. This process is continued until either the entire prescribed fluence is delivered to the region or a predetermined extent of photosensitizer bleaching is achieved. | 12-30-2010 |
William Jude Cottrell, Somerville, MA US
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| 20120289885 | PHOTOTHERAPY SYSTEM - The present application is directed to a phototherapy system for treating a treatment region having a treatment surface. The phototherapy system comprises an optical device. The optical device includes a light source generating source light, an emission surface emitting emitted light, and a sheet waveguide. The light source is coupled to direct the source light into the sheet waveguide. The sheet waveguide has a plurality of light extraction features that direct light out of the sheet waveguide. The emitted light has a wavelength to activate a photoactive compound; the emitted light has a therapeutic radiant emittance. The phototherapy system may comprise a feedback component that measures the light intensity near the treatment surface and provide feedback to adjust the source light. The phototherapy system may further comprise a treatment patch and a photoactive compound within the treatment region. | 11-15-2012 |