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Allan B. Dietz, Chatfield, MN US
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| 20110171731 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PLATELET CONTENTS - This document provides methods and materials relating to platelet lysates. For example, methods and materials for using platelet lysate compositions to grow adult stem cells, to differentiate adult stem cells, to grow primary cell cultures, to grow tumor stem cells, and to identify effective growth factors are provided. | 07-14-2011 |
Bryan J. Dietz, Lake Forest, CA US
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| 20120033678 | MULTI-CHASSIS INTER-PROCESS COMMUNICATION - Aggregation Switches connected via a virtual fabric link (VFL) are each active and able to communicate via an inter-process communication (IPC) using an IPC Virtual Local Area Network (IPC VLAN). A sub-set of Customer-facing ports (CFPs) of each Aggregation Switch are coupled to the VFL and assigned to the IPC VLAN to enable communication therebetween. | 02-09-2012 |
Charles J. Dietz, Niles, MI US
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| 20090200782 | TOWED VEHICLE STABILIZING APPARATUS - An apparatus for stabilizing a towed vehicle when stationary, such as a fifth wheel trailer. A pair of independent stabilizing legs is attached to the pin box for towed vehicle, each of the leg being attached to an opposite side of the pin box by means of a universal joint. When deployed, a fine adjustment extends between the legs for altering the leg spacing. When stowed, each of the leg is located in a bracket shaped to engage and retain the leg. | 08-13-2009 |
Dennis R. Dietz, Littleton, CO US
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| 20090088631 | CATHETER - An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter and when pivoted relative to the catheter. When pivoted relative to the catheter, the ultrasound transducer array may have a field of view distal to the distal end of the catheter. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090292199 | CATHETER - An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter and when pivoted relative to the catheter. When pivoted relative to the catheter, the ultrasound transducer array may have a field of view distal to the distal end of the catheter. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100036258 | REAL TIME ULTRASOUND CATHETER PROBE - An ultrasound catheter probe assembly capable of scanning a three-dimensional volume is provided. The ultrasound catheter probe assembly contains a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed along a central axis of the ultrasound catheter probe assembly. The plurality of ultrasonic transducers is disposed on a mechanism operable to reciprocally pivot the plurality of ultrasonic transducers enabling the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to scan a three-dimensional volume. A helically disposed electrical interconnection member may be disposed about a pivot axis of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers and may electrically interconnect the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound transducer catheter probe assembly may be fluid-filled and contain bubble position control and fluid expansion compensation features. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100280316 | CATHETER - An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of a catheter body. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The deflectable member may be interconnected to the catheter body by a live hinge. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter body. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter body and when pivoted relative to the catheter body. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110166455 | CATHETER - An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of the catheter. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter and when pivoted relative to the catheter. When pivoted relative to the catheter, the ultrasound transducer array may have a field of view distal to the distal end of the catheter. The ultrasound array may be interconnected to a motor to effectuate pivotal reciprocal motion of the ultrasound transducer array such that the catheter may be operable to produce real-time or near real-time three dimensional images. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110237955 | Real Time Ultrasound Catheter Probe - An ultrasound catheter probe assembly capable of scanning a three-dimensional volume is provided. The ultrasound catheter probe assembly contains a plurality of ultrasonic transducers disposed along a central axis of the ultrasound catheter probe assembly. The plurality of ultrasonic transducers is disposed on a mechanism operable to reciprocally pivot the plurality of ultrasonic transducers enabling the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to scan a three-dimensional volume. A helically disposed electrical interconnection member may be disposed about a pivot axis of the plurality of ultrasonic transducers and may electrically interconnect the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to an ultrasound imaging system. The ultrasound transducer catheter probe assembly may be fluid-filled and contain bubble position control and fluid expansion compensation features. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120108979 | IMAGING CATHETER WITH ROTATABLE ARRAY - An imaging catheter is provided having a distal end portion selectively rotatable relative to a catheter body. A transducer array is supported by the distal end portion so that a corresponding imaging field may be selectively panned about an axis extending distally from the catheter body. The catheter may be advanced within a patient to a desired location. Optionally, the catheter may then be steered, or curved to position the transducer array. Optionally, the catheter may be rotated to further position the transducer array. Then, the imaging field may be panned without manipulation of the catheter body. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108980 | CATHETER WITH SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATOR - Actuators employable for oscillating movement of a load. An improved actuator may include at least a first shape memory member that is actuatable to affect at least a portion of the oscillating movement of the load. The actuator may further include a second shape memory member actuatable to affect at least a second portion of the oscillating movement of the load. The utilization of one or more shape memory members facilitates the realization of controllable and reliable oscillating movement of a load in a compact manner. Such actuators may be used in imaging catheters having an ultrasound transducer disposed for oscillating movement to scan across an internal region of interest. Such imaging catheters may be used in generating three dimensional and/or real-time three dimensional (4D) images. | 05-03-2012 |
Dennis R. Dietz, Sarasota, FL US
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| 20100227541 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PASSIVELY CONTROLLING AIRFLOW - A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. Another embodiment shows a combination of a first constant airflow controller or regulator situated or mounted on a damper with a second constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a duct associated with the damper. In still another embodiment, a constant airflow controller or regulator is provided in a duct, and used in combination with a solid damper. | 09-09-2010 |
Douglas P. Dietz, Pewaukee, WI US
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| 20100217111 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND FACILITY FOR REDUCING PEDIATRIC PATIENT ANXIETY DURING MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PROCEDURES - A facility for performing a medical examination includes a room, a medical imaging system located in the room, and a plurality of elements installed on at least one of the room and the medical imaging system, the elements collectively creating a first theme that forms a physical environment at least partially surrounding a patient, wherein the theme is presented in a manner to reduce the level of patient anxiety and fear experienced by the patient being imaged. A medical imaging system is also described. A method of imaging a patient using the facility, a method of remodeling an existing facility, and a method of determining a theme to be used in a medical facility are also described. | 08-26-2010 |
Harry C. Dietz, Towson, MD US
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| 20100034806 | Methods and Compositons for the Treatment of Marfan Syndrome and Associated Disorders - The instant invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of Marfan syndrome and related diseases, disorders and conditions. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and kits for the treatment and prevention of Marfan syndrome and related diseases, disorders and conditions. | 02-11-2010 |
James Dietz, Allison Park, PA US
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| 20080289712 | GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED VALVE MANIFOLD FUNCTIONALITY FOR SUB-ATMOSPHERIC AND SUPER-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE APPLICATIONS - A gas cabinet including an enclosure containing at least one gas supply vessel and flow circuitry coupled to the gas supply vessel(s). The flow circuitry is constructed and arranged to flow dispensed gas from an on-stream gas supply vessel to multiple sticks of the flow circuitry, with each of the multiple sticks being joined in gas flow communication to a respective gas-utilizing process unit. The flow circuitry is valved to enable sections of the flow circuitry associated with respective ones of the multiple sticks to be isolated from other sections of the flow circuitry, so that process gas can be flowed to one or more of the sticks, while other sticks are being evacuated and purged, or otherwise are closed to dispensed gas flow therethrough. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100180955 | GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED VALVE MANIFOLD FUNCTIONALITY FOR SUB-ATMOSPHERIC AND SUPER-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE APPLICATIONS - A gas cabinet including an enclosure containing at least one gas supply vessel and flow circuitry coupled to the gas supply vessel(s). The flow circuitry is constructed and arranged to flow dispensed gas from an on-stream gas supply vessel to multiple sticks of the flow circuitry, with each of the multiple sticks being joined in gas flow communication to a respective gas-utilizing process unit. The flow circuitry is valved to enable sections of the flow circuitry associated with respective ones of the multiple sticks to be isolated from other sections of the flow circuitry, so that process gas can be flowed to one or more of the sticks, while other sticks are being evacuated and purged, or otherwise are closed to dispensed gas flow therethrough. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110252883 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC FLUID MONITORING OF FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING VESSEL - A monitoring system for monitoring fluid in a fluid supply vessel during operation including dispensing of fluid from the fluid supply vessel. The monitoring system includes (i) one or more sensors for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid supply vessel or the fluid dispensed therefrom, (ii) a data acquisition module operatively coupled to the one or more sensors to receive monitoring data therefrom and responsively generate an output correlative to the characteristic monitored by the one or more sensors, and (iii) a processor and display operatively coupled with the data acquisition module and arranged to process the output from the data acquisition module and responsively output a graphical representation of fluid in the fluid supply vessel, billing documents, usage reports, and/or resupply requests. | 10-20-2011 |
James Dietz, Scarsdale, NY US
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| 20080280380 | Fluid Storage and Dispensing System Including Dynamic Fluid Monitoring of Fluid Storage and Dispensing Vessel - A monitoring system ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090095713 | NOVEL METHODS FOR CLEANING ION IMPLANTER COMPONENTS - A method and apparatus for cleaning residue from components of an ion source region of an ion implanter used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices. To effectively remove residue, the components are contacted with a gas-phase reactive halide composition for sufficient time and under sufficient conditions to at least partially remove the residue. The gas-phase reactive halide composition is chosen to react selectively with the residue, while not reacting with the components of the ion source region or the vacuum chamber. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100154835 | CLEANING OF SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus for cleaning residue from components of semiconductor processing systems used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices. To effectively remove residue, the components are contacted with a gas-phase reactive material for sufficient time and under sufficient conditions to at least partially remove the residue. When the residue and the material from which the components are constructed are different, the gas-phase reactive material is selectively reactive with the residue and minimally reactive with the materials from which the components of the ion implanter are constructed. When the residue and the material from which the components are constructed is the same, then the gas-phase reactive material may be reactive with both the residue and the component part. Particularly preferred gas-phase reactive materials utilized comprise gaseous compounds such as XeF | 06-24-2010 |
James A. Dietz, Allison Park, PA US
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| 20110232367 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC FLUID MONITORING OF FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING VESSEL - A monitoring system for monitoring fluid in a fluid supply vessel during operation including dispensing of fluid from the fluid supply vessel. The monitoring system includes (i) one or more sensors for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid supply vessel or the fluid dispensed therefrom, (ii) a data acquisition module operatively coupled to the one or more sensors to receive monitoring data therefrom and responsively generate an output correlative to the characteristic monitored by the one or more sensors, and (iii) a processor and display operatively coupled with the data acquisition module and arranged to process the output from the data acquisition module and responsively output a graphical representation of fluid in the fluid supply vessel. | 09-29-2011 |
James A. Dietz, Scarsdale, NY US
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| 20100112795 | METHOD OF FORMING ULTRA-SHALLOW JUNCTIONS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A first method for producing a doped region in a semiconductor substrate includes performing a first implant step in which a carborane cluster molecule is implanted into a semiconductor substrate to form a doped region. A second method for producing a semiconductor device having a shallow junction region includes providing a first gas and a second gas in a container. The first gas includes a first dopant and the second gas includes a second dopant. The second method also includes implanting the first and second dopants into a semiconductor substrate using an ion. The ion source is not turned off between the steps of implanting the first dopant and implanting the second dopant. | 05-06-2010 |
James J. Dietz, Medford, NY US
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| 20100218409 | Frame saver - The Frame Saver is essentially a brace that is specially designed to reinforce frame stands when they lose their stability. Manufactured of a durable thermoplastic plastic material, this product is a splint-type apparatus, configured to slide directly onto the frame stand at the point of compromise. The device of the present invention comprises an essentially rectangular configuration comprising a sleeve having two opposing rigid sides that are configured to receive a cardboard frame support as is commonly found on table top frames | 09-02-2010 |
Jeffry G. Dietz, Shaker Hts., OH US
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| 20080282607 | Fuel Additive Concentrate Composition and Fuel Composition and Method Thereof - A fuel additive concentrate comprises a friction modifier selected from the group consisting of an alkoxylated fatty amine, a fatty acid or derivative thereof, and mixture thereof; an alcohol; and a compatibilizer selected from the group consisting of a low molecular weight carboxylic acid or anhydride or derivative there of, glycol ether, alkylated phenol, and a mixtures thereof wherein the fuel additive concentrate remains fluid at −80 C or lower wherein the solvent has enough aromatic content to permit the fuel additive concentrate to be a fluid at minus 80 C. A fuel composition comprises fuel and the fuel additive concentrate. A method of operating a gasoline internal combustion engine comprises fueling the engine with the fuel composition and is effective in reducing fuel consumption. | 11-20-2008 |
Jeffry G. Dietz, Shaker Heights, OH US
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| 20090217572 | Low Temperature Stable Fatty Acid Composition - The present invention related to a fuel additive package for a low-sulfur diesel fuel made up of specific grades of fatty acids higher in di-unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid blended in an aromatic solvent and a compatibilizer mixture which consists of low molecular weight alcohols and low molecular weight acylated nitrogen compound, which is the reaction product of alkyl succinic anhydride and an alkanolamine. | 09-03-2009 |
John Dietz, Andover, MA US
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| 20110222867 | Optical Receiver Using Single Ended Voltage Offset Measurement - An optical receiver includes an optical detector that generates a photocurrent at an output. A transimpedance amplifier generates an amplified voltage signal corresponding to the photocurrent generated by the optical detector. An offset voltage generator generates an offset voltage that biases the voltage signal generated by the transimpedance amplifier. A switch having a first input electrically connected to the output of the transimpedance amplifier and a second input electrically connected to the output of the offset voltage generator switches between the offset voltage and the voltage signal generated by the transimpedance amplifier. | 09-15-2011 |
John E. Dietz, Richmond, VA US
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| 20110131059 | PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A pharmacy benefits management system and method. A processor server has claim information relating to pharmacy benefits claims, and information relating to a claims processing formularly stored therein. A provider server has pharmacy benefits plan structure information stored therein. A management server has price information relating drugs in various classes and a processing module for correlating the claim information with the benefits plan structure information and the formularly information to identify drugs dispensed to patients, expenses associated with the drugs in accordance with the pharmacy benefits plan structure information, alternative drugs in the same class as the drugs and expenses associated with the alternative drugs. | 06-02-2011 |
John E. Dietz, Circle Pines, MN US
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| 20120082375 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING MULTIPLE COPIES OF A MOSAIC - The creation of multiple copies of unique and individualized mosaics is performed by creating a pattern from an image using a computer and inserting colored sticks into a frame to match the rows or columns of the pattern. After gluing the sticks of a row or column together while the sticks are still in the frame, the rows or columns are removed and joined together to form assemblies which are sliced to provide near identical copies of each assembly. The slices are then adhered to separate substrates, again in conformance with the pattern, to make multiple copies of the mosaic. | 04-05-2012 |
Jonathan M. Dietz, State College, PA US
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| 20090084733 | Treatment of iron contaminated liquids with an activated iron solids (AIS) process - The present invention is a method and system for treating iron-contaminated water (e.g., mine drainage) using an innovative treatment approach identified herein as the Activated Iron Solids (AIS) Process. The AIS process is capable of oxidizing and removing iron as iron oxides from iron-contaminated waters (such as, mining-related discharge, groundwater, surface water and industrial waste streams) producing a clean effluent. The AIS process is performed in a single or multiple tank system in which high concentrations of AIS are suspended through mechanical mixing to maintain a catalytic surface chemistry environment that increases iron removal thousands times faster than would naturally occur and hundreds times faster than existing arts (e.g., aerobic pond passive treatment). The AIS process can utilize inexpensive alkaline material (such as, pulverized limestone) where initial mine drainage alkalinity (mg/L as CaCO | 04-02-2009 |
Karl Hartmann Dietz, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080316723 | METHODS FOR INTEGRATION OF THIN-FILM CAPACITORS INTO THE BUILD-UP LAYERS OF A PRINTED WIRING BOARD - Provided herein are devices comprising a printed wiring board that comprise, singulated capacitors fabricated from known good, thin-film, fired-on-foil capacitors. Provided are methods of incorporating the singulated capacitors into the build-up layers of a printed wiring board to minimize impedance. The singulated capacitors have a pitch that allows each power and ground terminal of an IC to be directly connected to a power and ground electrode, respectively, of its own singulated capacitor. Using a feedstock of known good, fired-on-foil capacitors allows for improved PWB yield. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100270644 | METHODS OF EMBEDDING THIN-FILM CAPACITORS INTO SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES USING TEMPORARY CARRIER LAYERS - Disclosed are methods of making a semiconductor package comprising at least one thin-film capacitor embedded into at least one build-up layer of said semiconductor package. A thin-film capacitor is provided wherein the thin-film capacitor has a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a dielectric. A temporary carrier layer is applied to the first electrode and the second electrode is patterned. A PWB core and a build-up material are provided, and the build-up material is placed between the PWB core and the patterned second electrode of said thin-film capacitor. The patterned electrode side of the thin-film capacitor is laminated to the PWB core by way of the build-up material, the temporary carrier layer is removed, and the first electrode is patterned. | 10-28-2010 |
Kenneth J. Dietz, Vail, AZ US
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| 20110015793 | Variable Initialization Time in the Charging of Energy Reserves in an Irrigation Control System - In one embodiment, a method for controlling an irrigation device coupled to and receiving operational power from a multi-wire interface of an irrigation system comprises: receiving power at the device where the device is one of a plurality of devices receiving power substantially simultaneously; charging an energy reserve of the device using the power, wherein the energy reserve of each device is charged and adapted to supply power to an actuator coupled to a valve; identifying a delay period for the device, the delay period different than a delay period of at least one other device, the delay period defining a period of time that the device is to delay before the energy reserve is discharged; discharging the energy reserve after the delay period lapses; and recharging the energy reserve by drawing current from the multi-wire interface to provide a time staggered recharging of the energy reserves of the devices. | 01-20-2011 |
Kevin N. Dietz, New Orleans, LA US
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| 20090298083 | Phospho-Specific Anti-Pax3 Antibodies - Pax3, a member of the paired class homeodomain family of transcription factors and an essential protein for early skeletal muscle development, was shown to be phosphorylated in proliferating mouse primary myoblasts. Furthermore, Ser205, Ser201 and Ser209 were identified as the only sites of phosphorylation on Pax3 in proliferating mouse primary myoblasts. Phosphorylation of Ser205 was shown to be required for the efficient phosphorylation of Ser201 and/or Ser209. Site-specific antibodies were made to each of these three sites when phosphorylated. These three sites are also present and phosphorylated in the Pax3-FOXO1 fusion protein, and phosphorylation of these sites may play a role in ARMS. Thus, these new antibodies may be used in studying the regulation of nerve and muscle development and differentiation and in finding therapeutic solutions for certain disorders, including Waardenburg syndrome and childhood solid muscle tumor alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS). | 12-03-2009 |
Lou Dietz, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20080240613 | Digital Microscope Slide Scanning System and Methods - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090162941 | Methods and Devices, Including Stoppers Comprising an Internal Recess with Particular Hydrophilicity Characteristics, for Limiting Air Ingestion During Sample Extraction - The present invention relates to methods and devices for air ingestion prevention. The invention provides a stopper or plug with one or more conduits and a recess that prevents air ingestion during outlet of a liquid from a liquid container covered with the stopper. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20120076391 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120076411 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120076436 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120092481 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 04-19-2012 |
Michael G. Dietz, Oxford, MI US
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| 20090290954 | Threaded Fastener with Retainer and Method of Making Such Fastener - A fastener element ( | 11-26-2009 |
Paula Dennice Dietz, Castle Rock, CO US
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| 20120072431 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPLEMENTING FULFILLMENT MANAGEMENT - Embodiments of the invention include a method of implementing fulfillment management. The method includes receiving order information, wherein the order information includes one or more order lines, selecting at least one of the one or more order lines, scoring the one or more selected order lines, and accessing one or more rules assigned to the one or more order lines. The method further includes based on the assigned rules, defining a priority rank of each of the one or more selected order lines, specifying fulfillment of inventory based on the priority and scoring of each of the selected one or more order lines, and assigning inventory based on the specified fulfillment. | 03-22-2012 |
Paul H. Dietz, Hopkinton, MA US
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| 20080291156 | Sanitary User Interface - A user interface is configured to detect an attempt to touch a virtual button. The interface includes a first concave mirror facing a second concave mirror. The second concave mirror includes an aperture. A physical control button is arranged proximate to the first mirror and aligned such that an image of the control button in a form of a virtual button appears at the aperture. An attempt to touch the virtual button is detected, and feedback is generated at the virtual button in response to detecting the attempt to touch the virtual button by a user. | 11-27-2008 |
Peter T. Dietz, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20090004423 | Thermosettable Adhesive Tape, Articles And Methods - A thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive tape comprising at least first and second adhesive layers bonded together. Each of the adhesive layers comprises a thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, which is the photo-polymerization reaction product of starting materials. The starting materials for each adhesive layer comprises at least a photo-polymerizable acrylic component and a thermosettable epoxy component. The thermosettable pressure sensitive adhesive, used for either of the two adhesive layers, is not black when fully cured without the presence of a black coloring pigment. The first adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials that is thin enough to allow substantial photo-polymerization of the starting materials, even with the starting materials containing a sufficient amount of a black coloring pigment to cause the first adhesive to have a black color after the first adhesive is substantially cured. The second adhesive layer is made from a layer of starting materials which has a thickness that would be sufficiently thick to prevent substantial photo-polymerization (e.g., with UV light) of the starting materials, if the starting materials contained enough of a black coloring pigment to cause the second adhesive to have a black color after the second adhesive is cured. | 01-01-2009 |
Peter T. Dietz, Eagan, MN US
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| 20090304560 | MULTILAYER MOUNTING MAT - A multilayer mounting mat operatively adapted for use in mounting a pollution control element in a pollution control device comprises a first layer, a second layer, and an adhesive sandwiched therebetween so as to bond together a major surface of the first layer to a major surface of the second layer, the adhesive comprising at least one of inorganic colloidal particles having an average diameter less than about 300 nm and an inorganic water-soluble salt. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100166619 | REPOSITIONABLE MOUNTING MATERIAL, POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICE, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A repositionable mounting material comprises a mounting material having a major surface and comprising inorganic fibers. A layer of repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive inwardly disposed along at least a portion of the first major surface. The layer of repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises: adhesive microspheres having a first particle size distribution with at least one mode, each of which has a D50 of at least 30 micrometers; and binder particles having a second particle size distribution with at least one mode, wherein each mode has a D50 that is less than 10 micrometers, and wherein at least one of the at least one modes has a D50 below one micrometer. The repositionable mounting material is useful in manufacture of pollution control devices. Methods of making the foregoing are also disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100186359 | SECURABLE MOUNTING MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A securable mounting material comprises: a mounting material comprising inorganic fibers and having a major surface; and a layer of thermally activatable adhesive inwardly disposed on the inorganic fibers proximate the major surface. The thermally activatable adhesive comprises at least one compound represented by the formula: (M | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110182777 | EROSION RESISTANT MOUNTING MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An erosion resistant mounting material comprises: a mounting material comprising inorganic fibers and having a peripheral edge; and a layer of reinforcing composition inwardly disposed on the inorganic fibers along the peripheral edge. The reinforcing composition comprises at least one compound represented by the formula: (Mm+)d((ZpOq(OH)r)n−)e.(H2O)f M represents a cationic species other than H; O represents oxygen; Z represents boron or phosphorus; f is a real number greater than or equal to zero; d, n, q, and r are integers greater than or equal to zero; e, m, and p are integers greater than or equal to one; and d times m equals e times n. The mounting material is useful in pollution control devices. A method of making the mounting material is also disclosed. | 07-28-2011 |
Raeanne L. Dietz, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090322700 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING TWO SIMULTANEOUS TOUCHES AND GESTURES ON A RESISTIVE TOUCHSCREEN - Resistive touchscreen system has substrate and coversheet with first and second conductive coatings. The substrate and coversheet are positioned proximate each other such that the first conductive coating faces the second conductive coating. The substrate and coversheet are electrically disconnected with respect to each other in the absence of a touch. First set of electrodes is formed on the substrate for establishing voltage gradients in first direction. Second set of electrodes is formed on the coversheet for establishing voltage gradients in second direction wherein the first and second directions are different. Controller biases the first and second sets of electrodes in first and second cycles and senses a bias load resistance associated with at least one of the sets of electrodes. The bias load resistance has a reference value associated with no touch. A decrease in the bias load resistance relative to the reference value indicates two simultaneous touches. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090322701 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING TWO SIMULTANEOUS TOUCHES AND GESTURES ON A RESISTIVE TOUCHSCREEN - Resistive touchscreen system has a substrate with a first conductive coating having a first resistance and a coversheet with a second conductive coating having a second resistance. The substrate and coversheet are positioned proximate each other such that the first conductive coating faces the second conductive coating. The substrate and coversheet are electrically disconnected with respect to each other in the absence of a touch. First and second sets of electrodes for establishing voltage gradients in first and second directions are formed on the substrate and the coversheet, respectively. A controller biases the first and second sets of electrodes in two different cycles. The controller senses a bias current associated with at least one of the first and second resistances. The bias current has a reference value associated with no touch. An increase in the bias current relative to the reference value indicates two simultaneous touches. | 12-31-2009 |
Raymond L. Dietz, Amesbury, MA US
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| 20100065790 | Conductive Composition - Conductive compositions which are useful as thermally conductive compositions and may also be useful as electrically conductive compositions are provided. The compositions include a conductive particle constituent in combination with a sintering aid which can, for example be a compound of the same metal in the nanometal, an organo-metallic, a metalorganic salt, mercaptan and/or resinate. In some embodiments the conductive particles include a small amount of nanoscale (<200 nm) particles. The compositions exhibit increased thermal conductivity. | 03-18-2010 |
Rod A. Dietz, Lemont, PA US
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| 20110089637 | Card game called "52" - This is a newly invented card game requiring a unique deck of 52 playing cards. Each card is individually numbered from one to fifty-two. Each card has the same three numbers printed on it. Two smaller numbers will be printed in the upper left hand and lower right hand corners of the card. A larger third number will be centered in the middle of the card. | 04-21-2011 |
Ryan Dietz, Watertown, MA US
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| 20100284545 | Direct vocal and instrument monitor - The present invention relates to direct voice and instrument monitoring systems and methods of use thereof. | 11-11-2010 |
Ryan M. Dietz, Watertown, MA US
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| 20110247476 | PERCUSSION DEVICE - The present invention is a percussion device to be utilized with a percussion tool, such as a drum stick. The percussion device comprises a support structure and a percussion accessory. The device provides for creating musical sounds in addition to the sounds created by the percussion tool. | 10-13-2011 |
Stephen Dietz, Marietta, GA US
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| 20110136577 | GAME MANAGER WITH MULTI-PLATFORM API COMPONENTS - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for multi-player video games. In one aspect, a method includes instantiating, at a server, a game instance, the game instance being for a plurality of users, each user associated with a corresponding user device, and wherein a first user device of the corresponding user devices has an operational platform different from an operational platform of a second user device of the corresponding user devices, and providing, from the server to each user device, a game module for the game instance, the game module specific to the operational platform of the user device and including a server application programming interface (API) specific to the operational platform of the user device. | 06-09-2011 |
Terry Dietz, Columbia City, IN US
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| 20120065550 | System and Method for Determining Patient Follow-Up Subsequent to an Orthopaedic Procedure - A method of determining patient follow-up subsequent to an orthopaedic procedure includes determining the number of cycles of use of an orthopaedic joint of the patient. If a predetermined threshold is exceeded, communication with an orthopaedic care provider is initiated. A patient monitoring system is also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
Terry L. Dietz, Columbia City, IN US
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| 20090005876 | TIBIAL TRAY ASSEMBLY HAVING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A tibial tray assembly includes a platform having a stem extending downwardly from a bottom surface and a stem extension couple to the an end of the stem. The stem extension is electrically insulated from the stem. The tibial tray assembly also includes a wireless communication device configured to transmit data using the stem extension as an antenna. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090259319 | ADJUSTABLE, REMOTE-CONTROLLABLE ORTHOPAEDIC PROSTHESIS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An implantable, adjustable prosthesis includes a first component which may be moved relative to a second component by use of a transcutaneous control signal. A method of operating such a prosthesis is also disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100063595 | ADJUSTABLE KNEE TIBIAL TRIAL INSERT - An adjustable tibial trial insert includes an upper plate having an upper articular surface and a lower plate. A height-adjustment mechanism of the insert is coupled to and positioned generally between the upper plate and the lower plate and is configured to move between a closed position where the upper and lower plates are adjacent each other and an opened position where the upper and lower plates are spaced-apart from each other in order to adjust a height or thickness of the insert. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20120016488 | ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT KIT, ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY KIT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A kit for use in performing revision surgery on a cavity in a canal of extending from a resected plane a long bone is provided. The kit includes a canal component fitted to the cavity. The canal component includes a canal portion having first and second ends. The canal component further includes a sleeve portion having an external periphery and an internal periphery defining an internal cavity. The kit also includes a first joint component having a body portion and a connection portion. The connection portion is fitted into the sleeve portion. A connection portion of a second joint component also may be fitted into the sleeve portion so that the external periphery of the connection portion of the first joint component is spaced inwardly from the external periphery of the sleeve portion of the canal component when the first joint component is fixedly connected to the canal. | 01-19-2012 |
Thomas Dietz, Glen Allen, VA US
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| 20080317687 | COSMETIC AND PHARMACEUTICAL OIL-IN-WATER EMULSIONS CONTAINING AN ESTER QUAT - The present invention relates to an ester quat of a defined structure useful for the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions, and to oil-in-water emulsions which comprise said ester quat. | 12-25-2008 |
Thomas G. Dietz, Clifton, VA US
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| 20110082063 | Novel Base Stock Lubricant Blends - A method of improving air release is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining a lubricant comprising two base stocks. The first base stock comprises a viscosity greater than 100 cSt, Kv100° C. The second base stock comprises a viscosity less than 10 cSt, Kv100° C. In addition, a lubricant formulation and method of blending a lubricant formulation is also disclosed. The lubricant formulation comprises at least two base stocks. At least 5 percent and no more than 90 percent of a first base stock comprising oil with a viscosity greater than 300 cSt, Kv100° C. At least 5 percent and no more than 90 percent of a second base stock comprising oil with a viscosity less than 10 cSt, Kv100° C. | 04-07-2011 |
Timothy G. Dietz, Califon, NJ US
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| 20120136407 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT WITH URETHRAL GUIDE - Incontinence systems and methods for directing treatment to a target tissue of a patient comprise a guide having a first palpation member and a probe body having a treatment zone and a second palpation member. The guide is configured to be inserted into a urethra of the patient. The first palpation member is positioned in a fixed relationship to an anatomical landmark, such as a bladder neck. The probe body is configured to be inserted into a vagina of the patient. The second palpation member is registered proximal the first palpation member so as to position the treatment zone of the probe adjacent the target tissue of the patient and away from the nerves and/or tissues in the area of the bladder neck and bladder. | 05-31-2012 |
William H. Dietz, Branford, CT US
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| 20100173528 | Connector Assembly And Related Methods of Use - Connector assemblies for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. The connector assemblies include first and second jack openings that facilitate interaction between plugs that feature contact layouts according to the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. Cable/plug combinations are also provided wherein the cable features shielded twisted pair (STP) fully shielded twisted pair (FTP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. The cable/plug interface includes a housing wherein individual wires are brought into electrical communication with electrical contacts that are exposed relative to the exterior of the housing. The electrical contacts are positioned in quadrants of the plug housing, when viewed in cross-section, such that the plug complies with the contact geometry set forth in the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. The cable/plug is generally a preterminated assembly, whereby the plug is pre-mounted to the cable before shipment to an installation location or distribution channel. A pulling eye assembly may be provided that defines a cavity sized and configured to receive the plug housing and a portion of the cable. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100184331 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES, COMBINATIONS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH FOIL-SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLES - Connector assemblies, combinations and methods for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. Connector assemblies include openings that facilitate interaction between plugs and cables, particularly foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cables. Connector assembly sub-components and connector sub-assemblies are also disclosed. Connector assemblies and sub-assemblies include securely joined sub-components. Sub-components are secured to one another through the use of deflectable latching members of one sub-component engaging corresponding latching slots of another sub-component. Sub-components and sub-assemblies are secured to one another through the use of a cam nut engaged into a slot of a sub-component. Connector assemblies, combinations and methods including a cylindrical contact capable of engaging an FTP cable, drain wire and metal foil or sheath through the application of a cam nut are also disclosed. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100184332 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES, COMBINATIONS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH FOIL-SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLES - Connector assemblies, combinations and methods for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. Connector assemblies include openings that facilitate interaction between plugs and cables, particularly foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) cables. Connector assembly sub-components and connector sub-assemblies are also disclosed. Connector assemblies and sub-assemblies include securely coupled or joined sub-components. Sub-components are coupled to one another through the use of deflectable latching members of one sub-component engaging corresponding latching slots of another sub-component. Sub-components and sub-assemblies are also coupled to one another through the use of a cam nut engaged into a cam slot of another sub-component or sub-assembly. Connector assemblies, combinations and methods including a contact capable of engaging an FTP cable, drain wire and metal foil or sheath through the application of a cam nut interaction with a cam member are also disclosed. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100224737 | Adjustable Cable Management Bar And System - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for facilitating cable management. More particularly, an adjustable cable management bar is provided including a plurality of mounting brackets, a plurality of fasteners and a support member having a plurality of mounting flanges for translational association with said mounting brackets by means of said fasteners. Thus, the mounting brackets may be used to secure the support member in an adjustable arrangement relative to a patch panel. The cable management bar may be coupled with one or more swiveling cable management clips each clip including a top element, defining a channel for receipt of patch cables, a bottom element, having a clasp mechanism for effecting a translationaly relationship with the cable management bar and a shaft for rotationally relating the top element relative to the bottom element. Thus, a user may adjust the position and/or orientation of the clip to direct the patch cables as desired. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20120064760 | Port Replication Assembly With Adapter Cable and Related Methods of Use - Improved connectors and plug/cable assemblies are provided for use in distributing data. The present disclosure provides for electrical connector assemblies for use with electrical wires/cables (e.g., preterminated wires/cables) that include at least one plug member. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for connector assemblies (e.g., port replication connector assemblies) and associated plugs and cables that are adapted for use in multi-connector panels and with patch panels, e.g., for distributing data to computers and computer networks. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120077375 | High Density Jack - The present disclosure provides for electrical connectors or jack assemblies/housings for use in voice/data communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member. The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for jack assemblies/housings that are easily secured and/or unsecured to or from a jack panel or jack faceplate. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring jack assemblies/housings to or from a jack panel/faceplate (e.g., in the field) by utilizing advantageous modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member, and related assemblies. | 03-29-2012 |