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David Joseph

David Joseph Bartkovitz, Nutley, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090048274PYRAZOLO[3,4-d]PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES - Disclosed are novel pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives that are inhibitors of Raf kinase. These compounds and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and esters are anti-proliferative agents useful in the treatment or control of proliferative disorders such as solid tumors, in particular breast tumor, colon tumor, lung tumor, prostate tumor, and melanoma. Also disclosed are a composition and a unit dose formulation comprising such a compound, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or ester thereof, methods for making such compounds, and methods for using such compounds, or their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters, in the treatment of proliferative disorders.02-19-2009
20090111789CHIRAL CIS-IMIDAZOLINES - There are provided compounds of the formula04-30-2009
20100152190Substituted Pyrrolidine-2-Carboxamides - There are provided compounds of the formula06-17-2010
20110086854NOVEL N-SUBSTITUTED-PYRROLIDINES AS INHIBITORS OF MDM2-P-53 INTERACTIONS - There are provided compounds of the formula04-14-2011
20110130398SPIROINDOLINONE PYRROLIDINES - There are provided compounds of the formula06-02-2011
20120046306Substituted Heteroaryl Spiropyrrolidine MDM2 Antagonists - There are provided compounds of the general formula02-23-2012

Patent applications by David Joseph Bartkovitz, Nutley, NJ US

David Joseph Bealka, East Freetown, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110000699Co-fired metal and ceramic composite feedthrough assemblies for use at least in implantable medical devices and methods for making the same - A hermetic interconnect for medical devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the interconnect includes platinum leads co-fired between alumina substrates to form a monolithic composite that is subsequently bonded into a titanium alloy flange. Both methodology for forming these interconnects as well as specific geometries and compositions are disclosed. Interconnects formed in this fashion enable significant reductions in overall size of the interconnect relative to the number of feedthrough leads as well as substantial improvements in robustness versus currently available technology.01-06-2011

David Joseph Bruno, Jr., Hamilton, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120021113Rice Flour Compositions - A rice flour composition comprising rice flour having a Water Absorption Index of from about 3.5 to about 9 and a Peak Viscosity of from about 130 RVU to about 900 RVU. Dry blends, doughs, processes of making, and fabricated chips made from the rice flour composition.01-26-2012

David Joseph Cirjak, Burnaby CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090313763BED SYSTEM HAVING INFLATABLE MATTRESS AND FRAME - The present invention relates to a bed system that inflatably frames an inflatable mattress, to provide improved firmness, privacy, storage and bed-linen retention.12-24-2009

David Joseph Czebiniak, Newark Valley, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100171387Die Cast Rotor With Steel End Rings to Contain Aluminum - A rotor for an electrical inductor motor or an induction generator includes a core having spaces formed in the core. The rotor also has a first end ring. The first end ring has a first hub portion. A first ring is connected to the first hub portion by first spokes. The rotor also has a second end ring. The second end ring has a second hub portion. A second ring is connected to the second hub portion by second spokes. The first end ring is secured to the core. The second end ring is rotated a predetermined amount so the first spokes are misaligned with the second spokes. The second end ring is connected to the first end ring and the core. The core, the first end ring and the second end ring form a substrate. An aluminum conductor is cast to the substrate. The aluminum conductor fills in the spaces and around the first and second spokes to form a cast rotor.07-08-2010
20110283525Die Cast Rotor With Steel End Rings to Contain Aluminum - A rotor for an electrical inductor motor or an induction generator includes a core having spaces formed in the core. The rotor also has a first end ring. The first end ring has a first hub portion. A first ring is connected to the first hub portion by first spokes. The rotor also has a second end ring. The second end ring has a second hub portion. A second ring is connected to the second hub portion by second spokes. The first end ring is secured to the core. The second end ring is rotated a predetermined amount so the first spokes are misaligned with the second spokes. The second end ring is connected to the first end ring and the core. The core, the first end ring and the second end ring form a substrate. An aluminum conductor is cast to the substrate. The aluminum conductor fills in the spaces and around the first and second spokes to form a cast rotor.11-24-2011

David Joseph Desanzo, Waterford, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100131127RAILROAD SIGNAL MESSAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A railroad signal message system is provided. The system includes: an input circuit to receive railroad data from a railroad signaling device, an aspect converter operatively coupled to the input circuit to convert the railroad data into a machine-readable message that includes an indication of the railroad signaling device, and a message translator operatively coupled to the aspect converter to translate the message into a human-perceivable message.05-27-2010

David Joseph De Sanzo, Waterford, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100011854SAND LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM - A system for monitoring a sand reservoir includes: (a) a sand reservoir carried on an off-highway vehicle; and (b) at least one sand level indicator carried by the sand reservoir which provides a visual display external to the sand reservoir indicative of the quantity of sand within the sand reservoir.01-21-2010
20120038474VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus is provided for operating a lighting system of the type including one or more lighting devices disposed on an off-highway vehicle. The apparatus includes: one or more input devices, operable to detect an operating condition of the off-highway vehicle and to generate a signal thereof; and a lighting controller operatively coupled to the input devices and to the lighting devices. The lighting controller is programmed to selectively power the lighting devices from an electrical power source of the off-highway vehicle based on predetermined responses to the signals from the input devices.02-16-2012

David Joseph Drobniak, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110277442Seal for Gas Turbine Filter - A turbine filter seal assembly may include a first mounting flange with a channel extending about a first air opening, a seal with an enlarged portion compressed into the channel, and a second mounting flange with a protrusion extending about a second air opening. The first and second mounting flanges are configured to couple to one another about the seal, and the protrusion is configured to bias the seal.11-17-2011

David Joseph Dronzkowski, Sterling Heights, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110035133METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A system and method are disclosed for controlling an internal combustion engine in which actual concentration of combusted gas in the intake is compared with desired concentration of combusted gas in the intake. When a difference is detected, at least one of start of injection timing and quantity of fuel injected is adjusted in accordance with the difference. The actual concentration of combusted gas in the intake is estimated based on engine sensors such as an oxygen sensor coupled to an engine intake. The adjustment of injection timing and/or quantity of fuel is performed, according to some embodiments, during a transition between a low temperature combustion mode and a standard diesel combustion mode.02-10-2011
20110162626Coordination of HP and LP EGR - A method for charging an intake manifold of an engine comprises adjusting an LP EGR flow rate and an uncooled HP EGR flow rate within first limits to maintain a target dilution level in the intake manifold at steady-state. The method further comprises adjusting the LP EGR and uncooled HP EGR rates within second limits, different from the first, to maintain the target dilution level in the intake manifold during transient conditions.07-07-2011
20110166767COMPENSATION FOR OXYGENATED FUELS IN A DIESEL ENGINE - A fuel compensation factor (FCF) is determined to account for the amount of oxygenated fuel blended in diesel fuel. In one embodiment, the FCF is based on an expected exhaust gas oxygen concentration compared to an actual exhaust gas oxygen concentration. The FCF is used to estimate an amount of oxygenated fuel in the blend. Such estimate can be used to adjust the exhaust temperature model, which is used at least in determining the temperature in aftertreatment devices, the fuel dilution model which affects oil change recommendations, and the diesel particulate filter loading model which affects regenerations. Biodiesels are more prone to waxing at lower temperatures. The estimated amount of biodiesel and the temperature in the injection system are used to prevent and/or delay starting when it is predicted that too much wax exists in the fuel system.07-07-2011
20110168129METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LOW TEMPERATURE COMBUSTION - An engine with a high flow capacity brake booster is disclosed. In one example, an actuator is adjusted in response to a flow between the brake booster and an engine intake manifold. Operation of the engine and vehicle brakes may be improved especially when the engine is turbocharged.07-14-2011
20120031381Coordination of HP and LP EGR - A method for charging an intake manifold of an engine comprises adjusting an LP EGR flow rate and an uncooled HP EGR flow rate within first limits to maintain a target dilution level in the intake manifold at steady-state. The method further comprises adjusting the LP EGR and uncooled HP EGR rates within second limits, different from the first, to maintain the target dilution level in the intake manifold during transient conditions.02-09-2012

David Joseph Floersch, Brooklyn Park, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110042331Method and Apparatus for Securely Displaying Media Products - Some embodiments of an apparatus for displaying media content products may provide consumers with the convenience of browsing front and rear faces of the sample media content products while all of the media content products (including the sample packages) can be secured in a manner that hinders theft. In particular embodiments, the media content products can be secured without requiring the store workers to insert each and every media content product into a security box or security tether system.02-24-2011

David Joseph Garmene, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093456NOVEL MCH RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula (1): wherein R04-09-2009
20100016350NOVEL MCH RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula (I): wherein R01-21-2010
201000693525- [4-(AZETIDIN-3-YLOXY)-PHENYL]-2-PHENYL-5H-THIAZOLO[5,4-C] PYRIDIN-4-ONE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR USE AS MCH RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula I: wherein “ - - - ” is absent or is optionally a bond; q is 1 or 2; R03-18-2010

David Joseph Gimpl, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090049295Determining a boot image based on a requesting client address - A method, computer-readable storage medium, and boot server that, in an embodiment, receive a command that requests a name of a boot image and a network address of a boot server that contains the boot image, invoke a plug-in to determine the name of the boot image based on an address of a client that sent the command, and send the name of the boot image and the network address of the boot server to a client that sent the command. In various embodiments, the address of the client may be a network address or a MAC (Media Access Control) address. The client retrieves the boot image via the name, and the boot image initializes the client when executed at the client. The name of the boot image is changed to a second name and sent to the client in response to another command.02-19-2009
20120005672IMAGE MANAGEMENT FOR VIRTUAL MACHINE INSTANCES AND ASSOCIATED VIRTUAL STORAGE - A storage management method and computer program serves as an intermediary between storage subsystems and a virtual machine manager, e.g., a hypervisor. The storage management provides a unified user interface for configuration and unifies handling virtual machine image storage/retrieval, as well as management of virtual disk volumes provided to the operating systems and applications within virtual machine images. The images including the virtualized storage along with the entire state of the virtual machine form snapshots that can be cloned, stored when taking a virtual machine off-line and loaded when the virtual machine is being brought on-line.01-05-2012
20120005673STORAGE MANAGER FOR VIRTUAL MACHINES WITH VIRTUAL STORAGE - A storage manager connects containers of virtual machine (VM) images and virtual storage device data within hosts. The storage management provides a set of northbound application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow configuration of images associated with VM images and virtual storage devices provided to the operating systems and applications within virtual machine images. The northbound APIs, include methods for creating a virtual storage container that contains storage for the VM instance and also at least one virtual storage device to be provided to an operating system executed by the VM, a method for causing an attach of the virtual storage container to the host and a method for causing a deployment of the virtual storage device within the host. A set of southbound APIs are provided by the host, including at least a method that creates virtual storage devices and a method that attaches virtual storage devices to the host.01-05-2012

Patent applications by David Joseph Gimpl, Rochester, MN US

David Joseph Kachmarik, Strongsville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100138069PRE-PROGRAMMED ENERGY MANAGEMENT BALLAST OR DRIVER - A pre-programmed energy saving ballast or driver is presented, having a pre-defined energy profile to which the output power is controlled in accordance with the current time ascertained from the input power connection via simplex clock information or from received broadcast time signals, and which allows a user to select from a number of pre-programmed profiles and/or to modify and store user-defined energy profiles.06-03-2010
20110144821PRE-PROGRAMMED ENERGY MANAGEMENT BALLAST OR DRIVER - A pre-programmed energy saving ballast or driver is presented, having a pre-defined energy profile to which the output power is controlled in accordance with the current time ascertained from the input power connection via simplex clock information or from received broadcast time signals, and which allows a user to select from a number of pre-programmed profiles and/or to modify and store user-defined energy profiles.06-16-2011

David Joseph Kropaczek, Wilmington, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090024365METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING AND EDITING A NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE LOADING TEMPLATE - The apparatus for creating and editing a nuclear reactor core template includes a graphical user interface and a processor controlling the graphical user interface to display a graphical representation of a nuclear reactor core. Via the graphical user interface, the processor provides a user with graphical tools for at least one of assigning fuel bundle categories to fuel bundle positions in the graphical representation and editing assigned fuel bundle categories to the fuel bundle positions in the graphical representation.01-22-2009
20100100364METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOVING NUCLEAR FUEL - The apparatus for creating and editing a nuclear reactor core template includes a graphical user interface and a processor controlling the graphical user interface to allow a user to selectively populate a loading map with fuel bundles residing in at least one fuel pool.04-22-2010

Patent applications by David Joseph Kropaczek, Wilmington, NC US

David Joseph Kuettel, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120066590Systems and Methods for Enhanced Font Management - A first request that the user device render a first text in a default font is transmitted to a user device, and a second request that the user device render a second text in the desired font is transmitted to the user device. Data pertaining to the desired font is provided to the user device, if a first dimension of the first text is the same as a second dimension of the second text. For example, the data may comprise a request that the user device download the desired font from a specified source. The first dimension may be a width of the first text and the second dimension may be a width of the second text, for example.03-15-2012

David Joseph Mehrl, Plano, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080273234System and method for integrated, analog mode mirror devices - A system and method for integrated, analog mode mirror devices. A system containing integrated, analog mode mirror devices includes a damped digital micromirror device (DDMD) optically coupled to a light source and positioned in a light path of the light source, and a controller electrically coupled to the DDMD. The damped micromirrors move more slowly than undamped micromirrors, thereby enabling control of the position of the micromirrors by the controller, with the position being in a range of positions between a first stop position and a second stop position. The micromirror may be moved to a position when presented with a drive waveform that has been modulated by a value specifying the position. This enables the specifying and control of the position of the individual micromirrors in the DDMD.11-06-2008
20090141347Apparatus and Method for Using Voice Coils as Screen Motion Sensors - In one embodiment, a display device includes a movably suspended diffuser screen, and a voice-coil mechanism coupled to the diffuser screen. A signal-processing device, such as a microprocessor, is coupled to a driver circuit to produce a drive signal at an output terminal for the voice coil in response to a voltage sensed across the voice coil. The driver circuit includes shutdown control to drive its output terminal to a high-impedance state to accommodate sensing voltage across the voice coil. Thus, the signal for the voice coil is produced by the signal-processing device in a closed-loop feedback arrangement without the need for separate position-sensing elements. In a preferred arrangement, a second voice coil is coupled to the diffuser screen and to the signal-processing circuitry to produce a second signal for the second voice coil to accommodate generating a circular motion for the diffuser screen without stationary points.06-04-2009
20090231674System and Method for Hinge Memory Mitigation - System and method for reducing failures due to hinge memory in a microdisplay display system. A preferred embodiment includes setting the state of each micromirror in a digital micromirror device based on an image being displayed, recording a usage history for the micromirrors, and providing a sequence of states to each micromirror when the display system is in an inactive mode. The sequence of states provided to a micromirror is based on the micromirror's usage history. The operation of the micromirrors while a display system containing the digital micromirror device is not in active use can help to reverse or eliminate hinge memory, thereby extending the lifetime of the digital micromirror device.09-17-2009
20100302619System and Method for Displaying Images - System and method for simultaneous display of multiple images using a single light modulator array. A preferred embodiment comprises a light source that produces a light with desired spectral characteristics, a color filter optically coupled to the light source, and an array of light modulators optically coupled to the color filter. The color filter filters light from the light source to produce light of desired wavelengths and the array of light modulators simultaneously displays multiple images onto a display plane. Portions of the array of light modulators are designed so that each portion can independently display an image and the light source provides needed light to display the image.12-02-2010

Patent applications by David Joseph Mehrl, Plano, TX US

David Joseph Micalizzi, Lincoln, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110295944Communications Portal - Per one embodiment, apparatus may be provided that include a communications portal and a back-end system. The communications portal includes a provider interface accessible by providers and a target user interface accessible by target users. The back-end system may include an deployment management. The provider interface is configured to present graphical user interface tools representing offering options. The graphical user interface tools are presented on a remote provider data access point device display remote from the provisioning portal while the remote provider data access point device is authenticated for a given provider. The offering options include “provider selectable assets” screen inputs configured to receive asset selections from the given provider, and “asset location and identifying data” screen inputs configured to receive data locating and identifying assets selected by the given provider.12-01-2011

David Joseph Mucko, Lancaster, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110288548COOLING ELEMENT FOR ELECTROSURGERY - A cooling member for a cautery surgical instrument such as a surgical forceps including a pair of elongate arms joined at an end so as to provide for resilient compressible movement of the arms between a normally open position and a squeezed closed position. The cooling member provides for conduction of heat away from an electrode tip and includes a first portion having a first diameter and a second portion spaced away from the first portion that transitions from the first diameter to at least one smaller diameter section. A socket is disposed within each arm of the forceps. The socket includes a longitudinal blind hole that is sized so as to releasably receive the smaller diameter section of the second portion, and a catch for engaging a portion of the arm.11-24-2011

David Joseph Murphy, Helsinki FI

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110061100METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS - An approach is provided for controlling access based at least in part on augmented reality. Images and/or signals representing motion by a user in a physical environment are received. An electronic determination is made whether the motion corresponds to a predetermined motion. Access is granted to a resource based at least in part upon the determination.03-10-2011
20110173576USER INTERFACE FOR AUGMENTED REALITY - The disclosed embodiments are directed to a method, an apparatus, and a user interface. The disclosed embodiments include acquiring an image, identifying one or more objects of interest in the image, and providing an indication that additional information is available for the one or more of the objects of interest without obscuring the one or more objects of interest.07-14-2011
20110279445METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING LOCATION-BASED CONTENT - An approach is provided for rendering content associated with a location-based service. Content is retrieved that is associated with a point on an object identified in the location-based service. The object can be represented by, but is not limited to, a three-dimensional or two-dimensional model or models or by an augmented reality view. A model of the object is retrieved. Rendering of the content is caused, at least in part, on one or more surfaces of the object model in a user interface of the location-based service.11-17-2011
20110279446METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING A PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF OBJECTS AND CONTENT RELATED THERETO FOR LOCATION-BASED SERVICES ON MOBILE DEVICE - A method including causing, at least in part, rendering of a perspective view showing one or more objects in a field of view. The method further including retrieving content associated with an object of the one or more objects in the field of view, and causing, at least in part, rendering of a graphic representation relating to the content on a surface of the object visible in the perspective view in a user interface for a location-based service of a mobile device.11-17-2011
20110279453METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING A LOCATION-BASED USER INTERFACE - An approach is provided for enabling a pleasing lightweight transition between two more complete renderings of content associated with a location based service. A device is caused to present the first rendering of a graphical user interface based on location information of a three-dimensional model or models, panoramic image data, etc. corresponding to the starting location information. A change in rendering location is caused, leading to a series of transition renderings based in part on models and possibly image data associated with the intermediate locations, before finally the device presents the destination rendering similar to the starting rendering. The transition renderings provide a pleasing transition, which also allows the device time to fetch and process the heavier data associated with the final rendering.11-17-2011

David Joseph Najewicz, Prospect, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100154654GRIDDLE FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE - A griddle for a cooking appliance is disclosed. The griddle includes a main body having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a recessed area formed on the second surface, the recessed area having a center, a periphery, and a thickness which diminishes from the periphery toward the center.06-24-2010

Patent applications by David Joseph Najewicz, Prospect, KY US

David Joseph Pancratz, Helotes, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090062916Method and apparatus for an osteotomy fixation or arthrodesis cage - A method and apparatus for an osteotomy fixation or arthrodesis cage allows the adjustment of the relative position of two bone segments while supporting the joining of those bone segments into one structure through the implant and methods described herein. The implant's embodiments fixate to the adjacent bones while inter-positioning its body between the bone segments. This inter-positioning allows anatomical adjustments in the distance between and angle of the bone segments. The adjustment is further enhanced by the use of shape memory materials that when activated through the application of heat energy, transition from a second shape to a first shape while changing the distance between the bones or their relative angle. This method and apparatus can be used on any adjacent bone or bone segments including but not limited to the vertebrae of the spine or long bone such as the tibia or metatarsal.03-05-2009
20100063506Method and apparatus for a multiple transition temperature implant - A shape-memory device manufactured from shape memory material includes multiple activation temperatures. The multiple activation temperatures arise from either the heat treatment of the device during manufacturing, or by combining different elements with different activation temperatures. To manufacture a shape-memory device with multiple activation temperatures, it is formed into a first shape. A first portion of the shape-memory device is heated to a first temperature, and a second portion of the shape-memory device is heated to a second temperature. The shape-memory device is then worked into a second shape. Accordingly, the first portion has a first transition temperature, and the second portion has a second transition temperature. In use, the shape-memory device is placed into a desired position. Energy is applied such that the first portion, second portion, or both portions are transformed.03-11-2010

David Joseph Walker, Lafayette, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301732Downhole Valve Actuation Methods and Apparatus - In some embodiments a method of shifting a downhole-located device between positions with an actuator includes inserting the actuator into the well, engaging the actuator with the shiftable device and actuating the actuator to shift the shiftable device between positions.12-10-2009
20100024889Unidirectional Flow Device and Methods of Use - In some embodiments, apparatus for allowing one-way flow of fluid into or out of a tubular member includes a base pipe having at least one port formed therein. At least one valve is engaged with the base pipe, associated with at least one port and capable, at least temporarily, of allowing fluid flow in one direction and disallowing fluid flow in the opposite direction through the associated port(s).02-04-2010

Patent applications by David Joseph Walker, Lafayette, LA US