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Christopher M. Curtin, Acworth, GA US
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| 20100318611 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING SHARED CONTENT - Tracking content shared over a network is described. Content with a mailing identifier and a recipient identifier can be transmitted to a recipient. The mailing identifier and the content can be associated with the recipient identifier. A request from the recipient to provide an application with access to the content can be received. The request can include the mailing identifier and the recipient identifier. A web page can be generated. The web page can include the content and can be associated with a second recipient identifier and a link. The request and the second recipient identifier can be associated with the recipient identifier using a forward identifier. A request to access the web page by a recipient friend using the link and the application can be received. The request to access can be associated with the recipient identifier. Reports can be generated and outputted. | 12-16-2010 |
Dennis Curtin, Peru, NY US
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| 20080242844 | Ultra-high Yield Intravenous Immune Globulin Preparation - An efficacious large-scale alcohol-free plasma fractionation production process which produces a high-yielding, non-denatured, double viral-inactivated intravenous human immune gamma globulin (IgG) product. The process employs one or more salts from a group of salts comprising sodium citrate, sodium acetate, sodium gluconate, ammonium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate and ammonium chloride in two initial fractionation steps, followed by diafiltration to remove those salts employed. A process which employs alcohol via the process of the disclosed inventive method is also disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110152503 | Ultra-high Yield Of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin - The instant invention provides novel and effective methods of isolating alpha-1-antitrypsin from cryo-poor plasma and formulating it into therapeutic products. This invention achieves higher yields and a superior quality of alpha-1-antitrypsin. Alpha-1-antitrypsin is isolated from cryo-poor plasma, using one or more salts selected from a group comprising sodium citrate, sodium acetate, sodium gluconate, ammonium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate and ammonium chloride in two fractionation steps, followed by diafiltration to remove those salts employed. | 06-23-2011 |
Dennis Edward Curtin, Fayetteville, NC US
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| 20080227875 | Compositions Containing Particles of Highly Fluorinated Ion Exchange Polymer - Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100174003 | Compositions Containing Particles of Highly Fluorinated Ion Exchange Polymer - Solid and liquid compositions containing particles of highly fluorinated ion-exchange polymer having sulfonate functional groups with an ion exchange ratio of less than about 33. The compositions contain at least about 25% by weight of polymer particles having a particle size of about 2 nm to about 30 nm. | 07-08-2010 |
Gerald Curtin, Niskayuna, NY US
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| 20110118982 | System and Method for Detecting Lightning Strikes Likely To Affect A Condition of A Structure - A lightning detection system and method for detecting a lightning strike are provided. The system includes a lightning detector in a structure susceptible to a lightning strike. The lightning detector includes a data logger configured to log data indicative of a time of occurrence of the lightning strike. The system further includes memory to store data collected from a wide-area lightning detection network. The stored data includes at least one characteristic of the lightning strike. A processor may be configured to process data from the data logger relative to data collected from the wide-area lightning detection network to determine correlated data indicative of a lightning strike affecting the structure. In the event correlated data is determined, the processor may be configured to assign the characteristic of the lightning strike to the structure. | 05-19-2011 |
Gerald Addison Curtin, Niskayuna, NY US
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| 20110142636 | EXPANSION ASSEMBLY FOR A ROTOR BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE - An expansion assembly for a rotor blade of a wind turbine is disclosed. The expansion assembly may generally include a spacer having a first end configured to be attached to a blade root of the rotor blade and a second end configured to be attached to a hub of the wind turbine. Additionally, the expansion assembly may comprise a wing defining a substantially aerodynamic profile and including a base portion configured on the spacer and an outboard portion extending from the spacer in a generally spanwise direction. The outboard portion of the wing may generally be configured to be disposed adjacent to at least one of a suction side and a pressure side of the rotor blade. | 06-16-2011 |
James J. Curtin, Fishkill, NY US
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| 20080313588 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COUPLED NOISE TIMING VIOLATION AVOIDANCE IN DETAILED ROUTING - A method, system, and computer program product for coupled noise timing violation avoidance in detailed routing of an integrated circuit design are provided. The method includes calculating a noise induced timing violation sensitivity (NITVS) metric for nets in the integrated circuit design as a measure of sensitivity to a timing violation relative to a coupled noise delay adder, prioritizing routing isolation as a function of the NITVS metric for each of the nets to avoid coupled noise timing violations, and outputting the routing isolation priority. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090070715 | METHOD FOR ELIMINATING NEGATIVE SLACK IN A NETLIST VIA TRANSFORMATION AND SLACK CATEGORIZATION - A method for eliminating negative slack in a netlist representing a chip design uses a contrived timing environment to overlay information onto the design environment during logic and physical synthesis phase. The overlaid timing information determines which netlist transformation provides a maximum leverage for the negative slack elimination and a way for creating a dynamic transformation recipe tuned for each design. The method further provides upper bounds on the negative slack elimination to prevent the netlist transforms from being applied to situations exceeding the capabilities for improving the design. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090106711 | Method for Optimizing of Pipeline Structure Placement - Using a computer and storage, a circuit design process is executed to preserve overall design quality while obtaining quality placements for a full class of pipeline structure signatures. These signatures include classic latch to latch pipelines, as well as a variety of latch to latch and mixed logic pipelines. The process employs a method for optimizing pipeline structure placement in a circuit design, by initiating an analysis of pipeline logic structures for correcting poor quality of result (QOR) placements by identifying poor placements caused by placement algorithmic response to degenerate cases and in the process of analysis preserving high quality placements of global placement and timing to preserve preponderant non-degenerate cases in said circuit design. Then employing a plurality of global placement steps, wherein each subsequent placement's quality of result (QOR) is dependent upon the prior placement's quality of result (QOR), circuits are identified as being involved in a class of degenerate cases, and circuits having poor placements are removed by unplacing them from the global placement solution and also other non-degenerate poor quality placements are corrected. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100223588 | REDUCING COUPLING BETWEEN WIRES OF AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT - A routing method for reducing coupling between wires of an electronic circuit is proposed, wherein sets of nets are classified according to their coupling characteristics, and spacing between wires assigned to the sets of nets is chosen according to the coupling characteristics. | 09-02-2010 |
James V. Curtin, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120091998 | CLAMP METER WITH DETACHABLE CLAMP AND CLAMP STORAGE AREA - Clamp meter with detachable clamp and a clamp storage area. The clamp meter includes a clamp and a housing. The clamp includes a measurement end and a handle portion. The measurement end includes a first measurement portion and a second measurement portion. The handle portion includes a first handle and a second handle. The housing includes a recess configured to removably receive the clamp when the clamp is not in use. The housing is connected to the clamp via a cord. When the clamp is received in the recess, the first measurement portion and the second measurement portion are positioned completely within the recess, the first handle and the second handle extend at least partially from the recess, and the recess prevents the clamp from being used. The clamp is capable of being removed from the recess in a one-handed use position. | 04-19-2012 |
Jonathan Curtin, Santa Barbara, CA US
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| 20100285925 | DANCE PAD - A dance pad having a plurality of conductive panels and incorporating a design which prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging electrical circuitry is disclosed. The dance pad provides the user with a tactile responsive feel, due to the use of resilient spacers and has a tapered perimeter to prevent tripping. The dance pad further incorporates a five handle perimeter design and a means for providing performance feedback to the user which can be audio, visual or vibrational. | 11-11-2010 |
Joseph P. Curtin, Portland, OR US
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| 20110218455 | INTRA-EXTRA ORAL SHOCK-SENSING AND INDICATING SYSTEMS AND OTHER SHOCK-SENSING AND INDICATING SYSTEMS - A mouth guard comprises a base member configured to fit inside the mouth of a user, and at least one shock-sensing and indicating device coupled to the base member. In one exemplary embodiment, the shock-sensing and indicating device is a passive shock-sensing and indicating device that detects a shock substantially along a selected axis with respect to the base member. In another exemplary embodiment, the at least one shock-sensing and indicating device detects a shock substantially along a plurality of selected axes with respect to the base member, each selected axis being substantially orthogonal from another selected axis. The shock-sensing and indicating devices can be configured to detect different levels of shock. In one exemplary embodiment, the shock-sensing and indicating device comprises a multi-component chemical-reaction system, such as a chemi-luminescent reaction system. | 09-08-2011 |
Kathleen M. Curtin, Roselle Park, NJ US
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| 20090047656 | Molecular analysis of primary cells - The present invention provides a method of propagating cells of interest obtained from a biological specimen by a) enriching the cells under conditions that maintain sufficient cell viability; and b) propagating the cells under conditions effective to allow cell viability, proliferation and integrity. | 02-19-2009 |
Kevin Vincent Curtin, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110101257 | LIFT AXLE CONTROL VALVE - A lift axle control valve ( | 05-05-2011 |
Lawrence Curtin, Fort Pierce, FL US
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| 20100000852 | Method of Separating Carbon Dioxide - A method of dissociating or decomposing the elemental components of a medium within a treatment zone via application of radio frequency energy. The selected medium may be communicated to a treatment zone, such as a chamber, wherein the chamber walls and/or a plurality of antenna disposed within the chamber or treatment zone emit radio frequency energy capable of separating the elemental components of the selected medium. The plurality of antenna may further comprise a chemical coating disposed thereon to facilitate the medium separation process. Denser elemental components may be removed from a bottom portion of the chamber or treatment zone, while lighter elemental components may be removed from an upper portion of the chamber or treatment zone. A vacuum pump or any other means known within the art may be used to remove the elemental components from the chamber or treatment zone. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100012176 | Dye Doped Graphite Graphene Solar Cell on Aluminum - An efficient dye doped solar cell that improves upon the conventional dye-sensitized solar cells known within the art. The present inventive dye doped solar cell and its method of manufacture completely eliminate an electrolyte component common to conventional solar cells thereby removing numerous complications found in conventional dye doped cells such as inconsistent reproducibility and safety issues due to leakage of the electrolyte component. The dye doped solar cell of the present invention provides a novel replacement for the conventional electrolyte layer that provides significant improvements in both the safety and function of the inventive dye doped solar cell while eliminating the troublesome electrolyte component that is required in the conventional dye-sensitized doped solar cells known within the art. | 01-21-2010 |
Maria Agudelo Curtin, Easton, MA US
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| 20110180754 | Chemical Combination for the Generation of Disinfectant and Heat - This invention comprises a lightweight, portable chemical combination of reagents for sterilizing or disinfecting objects in the absence of electrical power or fire. The chemical combination includes a chemical oxidant with the capacity to liberate a biocidal intermediate, a chemical reductant of the oxidant with the capacity to react with the oxidant, and an effector to induce a reaction between the oxidant and reductant. In one embodiment, the oxidant comprises chlorite, the reductant comprises sulfite, and the effector comprises ascorbate. In another embodiment, the chemical combination comprises the oxidant, reductant, effector and iron-activated magnesium. When water or water solutions are added to either embodiment, the chemical combination generates heat, steam and a biocidal intermediate that can destroy contaminating microorganisms. In one embodiment, the biocidal intermediate is a halogen-based biocidal intermediate, such as chlorine dioxide. In another embodiment, the biocidal intermediate is a halogen-free biocidal intermediate. | 07-28-2011 |
Mark Curtin, Kaneohe, HI US
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| 20090133208 | SQUEEGEE HOLDER WITH INTEGRATED SELF-CLEANING SLIDING MECHANISM - A squeegee holder including a self-cleaning sliding mechanism, a squeegee blade, two end caps at each end of the squeegee blade. The end caps include a flange and a hole. Two actuating motors are attached to the flanges, the motors include drive shafts pointing downwards. A wiper blade is attached to a blade mount slidable along the squeegee blade and a drill rod is secured at each end with press fittings into the holes in the end caps. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100275956 | SEALED CLEANER-BOX WITH MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ACTUATOR PUCKS - A cleaning system which includes an enclosure and having a door with a transparent window. The door is opened and closed to load and unload products to be cleaned. An operator puck on the outside of the enclosure couples magnetically to another actuator puck on the inside of the enclosure. This coupling allows an operator to move and direct the inside puck to actuate spray or air blast functions, without opening the enclosure. The outside operator puck includes one or more switches which turn on the various electronic components such as the liquid pump, light, or air blast valve. The cleaning system enables a user to efficiently direct cleaning action to parts inside to minimize the cleaning time, and to prevent exposure of chemicals. The cleaning fluid is cycled out of the enclosure continuously, and into a “trap” box, through a pump and back into the cleaner box in a closed loop cycle. This system reduces exposure of users to cleaning chemicals and their vapors prevent the chemicals from being deposited into the environment. | 11-04-2010 |
Mark S. Curtin, Simi Valley, CA US
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| 20100232463 | LASER SAFETY SYSTEM - A computer may include a database and a power reducing routine. The database may be configured to store an input power level of an input laser beam transmitted onto and storing power within a gain module. The database may be further configured to store a discharge power level of at least partially discharged stored power discharged from the gain module through an output laser beam. The database may also be configured to store a power safety differential limit. The power reducing routine may include an algorithm. The algorithm may be configured to calculate a power differential by subtracting the discharge power level from the input power level, and to at least one of reduce power to and shut down the input laser beam if the calculated power differential exceeds the power safety differential limit. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100254424 | RELIABLE STARTUP OF HIGH POWER THIN-DISK LASER RESONATORS - Helper resonators useful for the reliable, controlled startup of an associated high power multidisk unstable imaging thin disk laser (TDL) main resonator each includes one of the thin disk gain elements (TDGEs) of the associated main resonator and a pair of helper reflectors disposed on opposite sides thereof. The helper resonators act to prevent the buildup of undesirable amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) during startup of the main resonator, pre-condition the TDGEs so as to enable efficient power transfer from the helper resonators to the main resonator when the main resonator reaches a selected feedback ratio (FBR) and provide a rapidly acting shunt for disk power in the event of a cessation of lasing of the main resonator. | 10-07-2010 |
Michael Curtin, Newnan, GA US
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| 20100018342 | TELESCOPING STEERING SYSTEM AND WATER VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A steering system for a water vehicle includes a housing having a substantially cylindrical member, at least one case member extending through the substantially cylindrical member, a column shaft extending through the pair of case members, including at least one elongated hole disposed on opposed side of the column shaft, and being arranged to move relative to the pair of case members and the housing in an axial direction of the column shaft, and a telescoping mechanism partially disposed in the column shaft. One of the pair of case members includes a plurality of detents provided on an inner surface thereof. The telescoping mechanism includes at least one elongated hole disposed at one end portion of the telescoping mechanism, a locking pin extending through the at least one elongated hole in the telescoping mechanism and the at least one elongated hole in the column shaft, and a lever disposed at an opposite end portion from the one end portion of the telescoping mechanism. The lever is movable to move the locking pin into and out of engagement with respective ones of the plurality of detents to enable the column shaft to be selectively moved relative to the pair of case members and the housing and fixed at a desired location relative to the pair of case members and the housing. | 01-28-2010 |
Michael Curtin, Pleasant Prairie, WI US
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| 20100317680 | PYRIMIDINE INHIBITORS OF KINASES - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts, | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110275630 | ISOINDOLINONE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds having the formula: | 11-10-2011 |
Michael L. Curtin, Pleasant Prairie, WI US
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| 20100069371 | THIENOPYRIDINE AND FUROPYRIDINE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds having the formula | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100076051 | ISOINDOLINONE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds having the formula | 03-25-2010 |
| 20120015963 | NOVEL PYRAZOLO[3,4-d]PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - The present disclosure is directed to novel compounds of Formula (I) | 01-19-2012 |
Michael Ross Curtin, Highland, UT US
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| 20100218115 | ENHANCED USER INTERFACE FOR CURRENCY TRADING - The present invention relates to systems, methods, and computer program products for docking a currency pair user interface element to a corresponding chart. One or more currency pair user interface elements are generated that include real time price data for a currency pair and buy and sell functionality. A chart corresponding to one of the currency pair user interface elements and including historical trading data is also generated. The chart includes a link configured to dock a currency pair user interface element to the chart. A user selects the currency pair user interface element corresponding to the chart. The currency pair user interface element is docked at the location of the link. As a result, the currency pair user interface element is displayed in the chart and becomes part of the chart so that it moves with the chart when the chart is moved. | 08-26-2010 |
Michael Thomas Curtin, Melbourne, FL US
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| 20090177481 | Method and system of wireless quality for fee - A method of selecting and receiving enhanced wireless service is provided in association with a wireless device. The method comprises designating at least one device number to receive a communication; selecting at least one feature of the enhanced wireless service and receiving the selected at least one feature in connection with the communication. The method may be provided in connection with different types of communications including voice, text, video and picture data. The enhanced wireless service may be automatically provided in connection with a service contract or the enhanced wireless service may be selected for each outgoing or incoming communication. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110064022 | Method and Apparatus for Enabling Networked Operations in Voice Radio Systems - A method and system for the networking of radio transceivers is disclosed. The system includes a source transceiver with a source address, and a destination transceiver with a destination address. A router gateway includes a first interface in communication with the source transceiver and a second interface in communication with the destination transceiver, and interconnections between the two are defined in a routing table. A network signaling system independent of the respective radio transmission and receipt systems enables communication between the source transceiver and the destination transceiver. | 03-17-2011 |
Paul M. Curtin, Pickerington, OH US
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| 20110308974 | Packaged, Wrapped, Cylindrically Rolled Moisture-Sensitive Film and Method of Making the Same - A method for packaging a wrapped, moisture-sensitive, cylindrically rolled film by positioning along an alignment axis, a wrapped, rolled moisture-sensitive film, a funneling guide, a tube, and an extendible rod that includes a support head. The method comprises the steps of extending the rod through the tube while simultaneously and while maintaining the alignment of the wrapped film, funneling guide, tube and rod, tilting the alignment axis from a first position to a second position such that the wrapped film enters and moves through the funneling guide, and the wrapped film contacts the support head of the rod, retracting the rod such that the wrapped film enters the tube through the funneling guide, and while maintaining the alignment of the wrapped film, funneling guide, tube and rod the alignment axis, tilting from the second position to the first position and retracting the rod from the tube. | 12-22-2011 |
Richard J. Curtin, Prairie Farm, WI US
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| 20080230558 | DUAL HOPPER FROZEN FOOD DISPENSER AND METHODS - A food dispensing apparatus includes a refrigerated cabinet having a dispense aperture, a hopper, an accumulator assembly, a weighing system, and a flap door. The hopper is positioned in the cabinet and configured to hold food articles. The accumulator assembly is positioned vertically below the first hopper and includes an accumulator bin and a door assembly. The accumulator door is positioned in the cabinet and arranged to receive food articles dispensed from the first hopper. The door assembly is configured to retain the food articles in the accumulator bin and is actuatable between an open position and a closed position. The weighing system is configured to determine an amount of food articles held in the accumulator bin. The flap door is positioned adjacent to the door assembly and is movable between a closed position substantially sealing closed the cabinet dispense aperture, and an open position. The flap door automatically closes upon actuation of the door assembly into the closed position. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20110101022 | DUAL HOPPER FROZEN DISPENSER - A food dispensing apparatus includes a refrigerated cabinet having a dispense aperture, a hopper, an accumulator assembly, a weighing system, and a flap door. The hopper is positioned in the cabinet and configured to hold food articles. The accumulator assembly is positioned vertically below the first hopper and includes an accumulator bin and a door assembly. The accumulator door is positioned in the cabinet and arranged to receive food articles dispensed from the first hopper. The door assembly is configured to retain the food articles in the accumulator bin and is actuatable between an open position and a closed position. The weighing system is configured to determine an amount of food articles held in the accumulator bin. The flap door is positioned adjacent to the door assembly and is movable between a closed position substantially sealing closed the cabinet dispense aperture, and an open position. The flap door automatically closes upon actuation of the door assembly into the closed position. | 05-05-2011 |
Robert F. Curtin, Simi Valley, CA US
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| 20080203219 | Hydrogen powered aircraft - Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080237404 | Hydrogen powered aircraft - Disclosed is an aircraft, configured to have a wide range of flight speeds, consuming low levels of power for an extended period of time, while supporting a communications platform with an unobstructed downward-looking view. The aircraft includes an extendable slat at the leading edge of the wing, and a reflexed trailing edge. The aircraft comprises a flying wing extending laterally between two ends and a center point. The wing is swept and has a relatively constant chord. The aircraft also includes a power module configured to provide power via a fuel cell. The fuel cell stores liquid hydrogen as fuel, but uses gaseous hydrogen in the fuel cell. A fuel tank heater is used to control the boil-rate of the fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel cell compresses ambient air for an oxidizer, and operates with the fuel and oxidizer at pressures below one atmosphere. The aircraft of the invention includes a support structure including a plurality of supports, where the supports form a tetrahedron that affixes to the wing. | 10-02-2008 |
Scott Curtin, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20110293522 | SURFACE MODIFICATION OF POLYMERS VIA SURFACE ACTIVE AND REACTIVE END GROUPS - Polymer surface modification method comprising the steps of first forming a surface of primary reactive end groups tethered to the polymer chain ends during fabrication of an article, and then modifying the reactive surface with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, or polymers to attain specific surface properties. Alternatively, a multifunctional coupling agent can be used to couple the primary reactive group to a second reactive group capable of reacting with a functional group associated with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, and polymers to attain specific surface properties. The invention involves bringing reactive endgroups to the surface with surface active spacer attached to the polymer chain end. The surface active spacer allows the migration and enrichment of reactive end groups to the surface during fabrication. The invention provides medical devices having a bio-interface with anti-thrombogenic properties, lubricity, selective adsorption, and antimicrobial properties. | 12-01-2011 |
Scott A. Curtin, Santa Barbara, CA US
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| 20120088848 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLED POLYPEPTIDE SYNTHESIS - Methods and compositions for the generation of polypeptides having varied material properties are disclosed herein. Methods include means for initiating the polymerization of aminoacid-N-carboxyanhydride (NCA) monomer by combining the monomer with an amido-containing metallacycle, for making self assembling amphiphilic block copolypeptides and related protocols for adding oligo(ethyleneglycol) functionalized aminoacid-N-carboxyanhydrides (NCAs) to polyaminoacid chains. Additional methods include means of adding an end group to the carboxy terminus of a polyaminoacid chain by reacting an alloc-protected amino acid amide with a transition metal-donor ligand complex to forming an amido-amidate metallacycle for use in further polymerization reactions. Novel compositions for use in peptide synthesis and design including five and six membered amido-containing metallacycles and block copolypeptides are also disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
Steven Dearmond Curtin, Freehold, NJ US
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| 20100324775 | Vehicle interaction communication system - The information available to a driver of a vehicle is greatly expanded using wireless communications (e.g., using Bluetooth wireless communication devices). In one embodiment, information regarding an adjacent vehicle such as a brake light, a turn light, speed, distance, direction, etc., is transmitted from one vehicle to a nearby or adjacent other vehicle. The received information is used in any appropriate manner, such as causing the receiving vehicle to change vehicle speed or brake, to turn to avoid a collision, etc. In a second embodiment, roadside wireless transceivers collect information regarding passing vehicles, and central database is compiled relating to a traffic conditions. The traffic condition information can be passed back to the passing vehicles for appropriate use, e.g., causing the driver to slow down, or even causing a navigation device in the receiving vehicle to manually prompt for or automatically recalculate a best route to an intended destination. In yet another embodiment, broadcast transmitters can be established at signs and other significant locations transmitting information to passing vehicles. The broadcast information may be as simple as indicating the existence of the sign, or depending upon the range of the particular wireless transmitter, the existence of a particular sign, bump in road, curve, etc., can be forewarned far in advance of when the driver will actually see the relevant object. Alternatively, the broadcast information may be quite detailed, e.g., containing a detailed itemization and directions to a large number of gas stations, restaurants, etc., reachable from a particular exit from a highway. | 12-23-2010 |
Thomas Curtin, Arlington, VA US
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| 20120091942 | SUBMERGED CHARGING STATION - A submerged charging station having a rechargeable energy producing device is disclosed. The device comprises a submerged thermally based electric generator that comprises a temperature-responsive material that utilizes differences in depths in order to generate energy. The submerged thermally based electric generator changes depths along a tether that is attached to a buoy and an anchor. The submerged thermally based electric generator provides energy to a battery, which can be part of the charging station, or to an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that travels to different charging stations to be recharged. | 04-19-2012 |
Timothy M. Curtin, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20090160977 | SYSTEM FOR MULTI-MEDIA IMAGE MAGNIFICATION - A vision magnification system includes a fixed work area, a camera, and drive mechanism capable of moving the camera in at least one direction. The vision magnification system provides a magnified image of an object for viewing by a user and is particularly useful for individuals having impaired vision. A control device includes a pointing device, to control movement of the camera in a direction provided by the user, and a tracking device, which can be coupled to a writing instrument to control movement of the camera when the user uses the writing instrument. | 06-25-2009 |
Tyrone D. Curtin, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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| 20080280601 | System and Method for Spoken Caller Identification in a Cellular Telephone Headset - A spoken caller identification system comprises a headset and mobile communication device. The mobile communication device sends the caller identification to the headset upon a determination that the headset is in communication with the mobile communication device. | 11-13-2008 |
Willow Curtin, Crystal Lake, IL US
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| 20080242383 | FIRE RETARDANT COVER FOR RADIO ACCESSORIES - A protective cover assembly is provided for a communications device of the type comprising a radio unit interconnected with an accessory either through a power cord or wireless technology. The cover assembly includes first and second portions constructed of a fire retardant material, such as NOMEX®. The first portion is configured to contain the accessory and the second portion is configured to contain the power cord. The first and second portions are releasably secured to one another by mechanical fasteners, such as snaps. The first portion includes a panel that can be opened to allow the cover to be slid over the radio accessory and closed to secure the cover over the accessory. Typically, the accessory is a speaker/microphone, in which case the cover first portion includes a perforated section that allows sound to pass through the cover. | 10-02-2008 |
Zechariah K. Curtin, Ft. Pierce, FL US
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| 20100000852 | Method of Separating Carbon Dioxide - A method of dissociating or decomposing the elemental components of a medium within a treatment zone via application of radio frequency energy. The selected medium may be communicated to a treatment zone, such as a chamber, wherein the chamber walls and/or a plurality of antenna disposed within the chamber or treatment zone emit radio frequency energy capable of separating the elemental components of the selected medium. The plurality of antenna may further comprise a chemical coating disposed thereon to facilitate the medium separation process. Denser elemental components may be removed from a bottom portion of the chamber or treatment zone, while lighter elemental components may be removed from an upper portion of the chamber or treatment zone. A vacuum pump or any other means known within the art may be used to remove the elemental components from the chamber or treatment zone. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100012176 | Dye Doped Graphite Graphene Solar Cell on Aluminum - An efficient dye doped solar cell that improves upon the conventional dye-sensitized solar cells known within the art. The present inventive dye doped solar cell and its method of manufacture completely eliminate an electrolyte component common to conventional solar cells thereby removing numerous complications found in conventional dye doped cells such as inconsistent reproducibility and safety issues due to leakage of the electrolyte component. The dye doped solar cell of the present invention provides a novel replacement for the conventional electrolyte layer that provides significant improvements in both the safety and function of the inventive dye doped solar cell while eliminating the troublesome electrolyte component that is required in the conventional dye-sensitized doped solar cells known within the art. | 01-21-2010 |