Dietz, US
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 |
20120230989 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TREATING RENAL CELL CARCINOMA - This document provides methods and materials related to treating renal cell carcinoma. For example, methods and materials for assessing a cancer patient (e.g., a renal cell carcinoma patient) for tumor or peritumoral tissue containing CD14 | 09-13-2012 |
20150258249 | TECHNIQUES FOR TREATMENT OF ABSCESSES - This document provides devices, system, and methods for treating an abscess cavity. For example, procedures that involve supplementing a biocompatible filler material with a therapeutic agent to promote tissue regeneration and healing are provided. The biocompatible filler materials that are treated with a therapeutic agent are implanted into the abscess cavity. The biocompatible filler material provides a tissue growth scaffold, and the therapeutic agent enhances tissue growth and healing. | 09-17-2015 |
20150329820 | CELL CULTURE MEDIA COMPOSITIONS FOR PRIMARY CELLS - Platelet lysate compositions and cell culture media compositions for maintaining and/or growing mammalian cells, such as mammalian endothelial cells (ECs) and mammalian endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), in particular human ECs (huECs) and human EPCs (huEPCs), such as primary huECs and primary huEPCs, are provided. The cell culture media compositions contain a basal medium, a platelet lysate and, optionally, one or more exogenously added growth factors. Also provided are methods for making and using such cell culture media compositions to grow and/or maintain ECs and EPCs, including huECs and huEPCs, as well as cell culture vessels, dishes, plates, and/or flasks pretreated with the cell culture media compositions. | 11-19-2015 |
20150359803 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING SUPRESSION OF IMMUNE FUNCTION - This document provides methods and materials involved in reducing suppression of immune function in mammals. For example, methods and materials for (a) identifying a mammal as having an elevated level of CD14 | 12-17-2015 |
20160077096 | TREATING PATIENTS BASED ON IMMUNE SUBTYPES - This document provides methods and materials for treating patients following an assessment of immune subtypes such as an assessment of peripheral blood phenotypes. For example, methods and materials for treating a mammal having a medical condition after assessing a mammal's level of CD14+/DR− cells (e.g., CD14+/DR− monocytes) and level of CD4+ cells (e.g., CD4+ T cells) and classifying the mammal has being likely to experience a favorable or unfavorable medical outcome based at least in part on the mammal's level of CD14+/DR− cells and level of CD4+ cells are provided. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082047 | 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. | 03-24-2016 |
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 |
20150235543 | Network Switch With Enhanced Interface - A network switch is provided that has an enhanced interface wherein an integrated circuit device is provided that facilitates the delivery of enhanced status information from the network switch. This integrated circuit, illustratively, a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or programmable logic device (PLD) such as a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), facilitates the delivery of enhanced status indicator information in conjunction with the resident networking switch semiconductor device (i.e., an Ethernet switch or PHY device). The enhanced status indicator information is conveyed using more LEDs (i.e., more than the resident networking semiconductor device contains by itself), and thus more information can be displayed and conveyed by such LEDs. | 08-20-2015 |
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 |
Daniel N. Dietz, Alexandria, VA US
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20120145064 | Docking Apparatuses and Methods - An intercepting vehicle, which is being towed by a towing vehicle, may home in on and attach to a retrievable vehicle that catches up to the intercepting vehicle from behind. Then, the intercepting vehicle, with the retrievable vehicle docked thereto, may be brought to the towing vehicle by reeling in the intercepting vehicle with the retrievable vehicle docked thereto. | 06-14-2012 |
Darryl Dietz, Rye, NH US
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20130308760 | CALL QUALITY MONITORING - A method of monitoring quality of a telephone call transmitted over a network includes obtaining a metric associated with the telephone call, where the metric is based on data packets that are transmitted during the telephone call, and determining whether the metric exceeds a threshold. Plural metrics may be obtained and the method may determine whether the plural metrics exceed corresponding thresholds. | 11-21-2013 |
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 |
20140269209 | ALIGNMENT OF ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER ARRAYS AND MULTIPLE APERTURE PROBE ASSEMBLY - The effective aperture of an ultrasound imaging probe can be increased by including more than one transducer array and using the transducer elements of all of the arrays to render an image can greatly improve the lateral resolution of the generated image. In order to render an image, the relative positions of all of the elements must be known precisely. Systems and methods for accurately calibrating and adjusting a multi-aperture ultrasound system are disclosed. The relative positions of the transducer elements can be computed and aligned prior to and during probe assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
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 |
Dennis R. Dietz, Bradenton, FL US
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20140065939 | 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. In one embodiment, a terminal houses a plurality of sub-ducts each having an airflow regulator. At least one of the sub-ducts has a damper. When the damper is open, a maximum airflow through the terminal is a sum of maximum airflow permitted by the regulators. | 03-06-2014 |
20160076784 | 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. | 03-17-2016 |
Donald Dietz, Mountain View, CA US
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20130260657 | Methods and Systems for Centrifugal Casting of Polymer Polish Pads and Polishing Pads Made by the Methods - A method for making a polishing pad includes rotating a cylinder about a central axis. The cylinder encloses in an interior space a polymer precursor. The method also includes forming the polishing pad from at least some of a polymer formed after the polymer precursor has cured. The rotating of the cylinder may be continued until the polymer has cured. The method may include forming at least two distinct layers in the polishing pad by casting and curing sequentially at least two different polymer precursors. A system for manufacturing a polishing pad includes a centrifugal caster adapted to rotate. A polishing pad made by a method is provided. | 10-03-2013 |
Douglas Dietz, Pewaukee, WI US
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20120197131 | PROBE-MOUNTED ULTRASOUND SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE - In one embodiment, an ultrasound probe is provided including a probe body with a sensing face arranged to be held in contact with a subject by a user. The probe also provides a tactile interface located on a side of the probe body sufficiently close to the sensing face so that a user can depress the tactile interface with a finger while the probe is grasped by the user via the thumb of the same hand and at least two other fingers of the same hand rest in contact with the subject. The probe includes at least one switch which is activated by depression of the tactile interface. | 08-02-2012 |
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 |
20130253306 | 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. | 09-26-2013 |
Douglas Penrose Dietz, Pewaukee, WI US
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20120157758 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND FACILITY OPTIMIZED FOR INCREASING PATIENT THROUGHPUT AND SCAN EFFICIENCY - 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 increase the throughput of imaging patients while increasing overall patient satisfaction by reducing the level of patient anxiety and fear experienced by the patient being imaged. A compatibly configured medical imaging system is also described. | 06-21-2012 |
George Dietz, Newtonville, MA US
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20140346901 | MINIATURE LINEAR VIBROTACTILE ACTUATOR - The invention relates to a miniature linear vibrotactile actuator comprising: a first element | 11-27-2014 |
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 |
20140148498 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS 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. | 05-29-2014 |
Henry G. Dietz, Lexington, KY US
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20120269404 | System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination - A biometrics system captures and processes a handprint image using a structured light illumination to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. A processing unit calculates 3D coordinates of the hand from the plurality of images and maps the 3D coordinates to a 2D flat surface to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. | 10-25-2012 |
20130136318 | System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination - A biometrics system captures and processes a handprint image using a structured light illumination to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. A processing unit calculates 3D coordinates of the hand from the plurality of images and maps the 3D coordinates to a 2D flat surface to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. | 05-30-2013 |
20130321585 | System and Method for 3D Imaging using Structured Light Illumination - A biometrics system captures and processes a handprint image using a structured light illumination to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. A processing unit calculates 3D coordinates of the hand from the plurality of images and maps the 3D coordinates to a 2D flat surface to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. | 12-05-2013 |
20150208059 | System and Method for 3D Imaging using Structured Light Illumination - A biometrics system captures and processes a handprint image using a structured light illumination to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. A processing unit calculates 3D coordinates of the hand from the plurality of images and maps the 3D coordinates to a 2D flat surface to create a 2D representation equivalent of a rolled inked handprint. | 07-23-2015 |
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 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 |
20140041440 | 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. | 02-13-2014 |
20160041136 | 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. | 02-11-2016 |
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 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 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 |
Jeffrey W. Dietz, San Jose, CA US
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20140020834 | APPARATUS FOR ETCHING HIGH ASPECT RATIO FEATURES - Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus, such as a processing chamber, suitable for etching high aspect ratio features. Other embodiments include a showerhead assembly for use in the processing chamber. In one embodiment, a processing chamber includes a chamber body having a showerhead assembly and substrate support disposed therein. The showerhead assembly includes at least two fluidly isolated plenums, a region transmissive to an optical metrology signal, and a plurality of gas passages formed through the showerhead assembly fluidly coupling the plenums to the interior volume of the chamber body. | 01-23-2014 |
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 |
20120318225 | Nitrogen-Free Deposit Control Fuel Additives and One Step Process for the Making Thereof - The present invention provides a nitrogen-free fuel detergent additive, fuel additive and fuel compositions containing the same, as well as a process for making such additives, where the additive may be described as a hydrocarbyl-substituted alkyloxy and/or hydroxy aromatic compound and may be produced by the reaction of (i) an alkyloxy and/or hydroxy aromatic compound and (ii) a polyolefin containing from 4 to 350 carbon atoms, in the presence of an optional solvent and/or catalyst, wherein the resulting nitrogen free additive provides acceptable engine deposit control that is comparable and/or better than the deposit control provided by nitrogen-containing fuel additives. | 12-20-2012 |
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 |
20130172222 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Aromatic Compound - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent. | 07-04-2013 |
20160002564 | LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN AROMATIC COMPOUND - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent. | 01-07-2016 |
Jennifer Dietz, Waukesha, WI US
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20130247387 | Disposable, Single-Use Utensils for Children - A disposable, single-use utensil type is provided for use by children and child caregivers while traveling or otherwise away from home, wherein a spoon, knife, and fork are disclosed having features suitable for use by young children and a construction that is disposable after one use. The utensils include rounded edges and wide handles suitable for use by children, while the structure of the utensils is one that is disposable or recyclable after use. The utensils are packaged in sets and distributed as packs of disposable travel utensils, where further a travel pack is provided for storing a plurality of utensils during an outing and thereafter disposing of the utensils once in contact with food items and a child's mouth. The goal is to eliminate the need for parents to travel with permanent utensils, which become messy and are not easily stored after use. | 09-26-2013 |
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, 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 |
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 |
20130013335 | 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. | 01-10-2013 |
Jon Dietz, Cary, NC US
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20130031665 | ENHANCED METHODS FOR GENE REGULATION IN PLANTS - The present invention is in the field of plant molecular biology and provides methods for regulating target gene expression in plants by suppression of the activity of endogenous small regulating RNAs targeting said target gene. | 01-31-2013 |
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 |
20150048025 | TREATMENT OF IRON CONTAMINATED LIQUIDS WITH AN ACTIVATED IRON SOLIDS (AIS) PROCESS - Method for treating iron-contaminated water using a 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 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 | 02-19-2015 |
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 |
Lisa Dietz, Littleton, CO US
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20140081647 | System and method for benchmarking hospital supply expenses - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for determining a supply intensity metric (“SIM”) for benchmarking hospital supply expenses and for determining a supply expense target for opportunity identification based on the types and proportions of patients treated at a hospital. The SIM is a metric that may be used by hospitals to evaluate their supply chain or overall supply expenditures, and set goals for supply expense reduction. The SIM can be based on the number of patients in each DRG and an average supply expense for each DRG determined from a plurality of hospitals. A supply expense target may be based on, at least in part, a hospital's predicted inpatient supply expense, a non-chargeable expense, and a total outpatient supply expense. | 03-20-2014 |
20140136232 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BENCHMARKING HOSPITAL SUPPLY EXPENSES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for determining a supply intensity metric (“SIM”) for benchmarking hospital supply expenses and for determining a supply expense target for opportunity identification based on the types and proportions of patients treated at a hospital. The SIM is a metric that may be used by hospitals to evaluate their supply chain or overall supply expenditures, and set goals for supply expense reduction. The SIM can be based on the number of patients in each DRG and an average supply expense for each DRG determined from a plurality of hospitals. A supply expense target may be based on, at least in part, a hospital's predicted inpatient supply expense, a non-chargeable expense, and a total outpatient supply expense. | 05-15-2014 |
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 |
20140267672 | DIGITALLY ENHANCED MICROSCOPY FOR MULTIPLEXED HISTOLOGY - Disclosed herein are embodiments of imaging biological specimens. An imaging system can include a microscope for directly viewing the biological specimen and a multi-spectral imaging apparatus for outputting digitally enhanced images, near-video rate imaging, and/or videos of the specimen. An imaging system can include a digital scanner that digitally processes images to produce a composite image with enhanced color contrast of features of interest. | 09-18-2014 |
20160035100 | Spectral Unmixing - Processing of images acquired via fluorescence microscopy by identifying broadband and other undesired signals from the component signals of a scanned image, and processing selected regions of the image that are known to contain signals of interest, thereby extracting or identifying desired signals while subtracting undesired signals. One or more broadband signals are recognized by their unique signature and ubiquitous dispersion through the image. Regions of the scanned image may be tagged as consisting of predominantly broadband signals and are ignored during a spectral unmixing process. The remaining regions of the image, or selected regions of the image known to contain desired signals, may be unmixed, and the plurality of reference spectra subtracted from the components to extract or identify the target signals. The set of target signals may be refined by eliminating known or obvious sources of noise by, for instance, being compared to known or ideal sets of signals from similar materials. | 02-04-2016 |
20160098590 | Image Adaptive Physiologically Plausible Color Separation - The subject disclosure presents systems and methods for separating colors in an image by automatically and adaptively adjusting reference vectors based on information specific to the assay being imaged, resulting in an optimized unmixing process that provides stain information that is physically and physiologically plausible. The reference vectors are optimized iteratively, based on minimizing non-negative color contributions, background contributions, high-frequencies in color channels specific to background or unwanted fluorescence, signals from known immunohistochemical markers, and pairs of stains known to carry physiologically independent information. Adjustments to the reference vectors may be allowed within a range that is predetermined based on measuring colors from multiple input images. | 04-07-2016 |
Louis John Dietz, Mountain View, CA US
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20120223251 | Analyte Detector and Method - Instrument and method for detecting pesticides and other analytes. A sample to be tested is mounted on a cassette and inserted into a housing which is substantially impervious to light, and light from a source within the housing is directed toward the sample to induce fluorescent emission from analyte on the sample. Fluorescent emissions from the sample are monitored with a detector within the housing to detect emissions having a spectral content characteristic of the analyte to be detected. Data from the detector is processed, and information based on the processed data is displayed. In some embodiments, the instrument is calibrated with data from a reference sample of known concentration or density. The detector measures the analyte in units of mass per unit area, and in some embodiments the mass per unit area is converted to units of concentration or density of the analyte in the sample. | 09-06-2012 |
Marc Dietz, San Francisco, CA US
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20120259675 | System and Method for a Retail Collaboration Network Platform - The present invention relates to a system and method for a retail collaboration network platform. In some embodiments, the system and method for a retail collaboration network platform includes a portal which the user is able to log in to via a network. The system includes connectivity to a plurality of retailer and vendor analytic tools. These analytic tools may include tools for promotion analysis, price optimization, product assortment, and market analysis. In addition to analytic tools, the platform may include collaborative tools which may interface with the analytic tools. These collaborative tools enable retailers and vendors to work together and with partners to share information and develop and implement strategies based on analytic tools to achieve their respective business objectives. The collaborative tools may be enabled to create at least one workgroup, generate a contact list, monitor the workgroup and contact list for activity and display any such activity. Moreover, the activity may be sorted into actions and alerts and displayed as an activity feed and notification, respectively. | 10-11-2012 |
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 |
Nikolaus Dietz, Tucker, GA US
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20120138952 | HIGH PRESSURE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED THEREWITH - A composition, reactor apparatus, method, and control system for growing epitaxial layers of group III-nitride alloys. Super-atmospheric pressure is used as a process parameter to control the epitaxial layer growth where the identity of alloy layers differ within a heterostructure stack of two or more layers. | 06-07-2012 |
20150340439 | INCOHERENT TYPE-III MATERIALS FOR CHARGE CARRIERS CONTROL DEVICES - A semiconductor junction may include a first semiconductor material and a second material. The first and the second semiconductor materials are extrinsically undoped. At least a portion of a valence band of the second material has a higher energy level than at least a portion of the conduction band of the first semiconductor material (type-III band alignment). A flow of a majority of free carriers across the semiconductor junction is diffusive. A region of generation and/or recombination of a plurality of free carriers is confined to a two-dimensional surface of the second material, and at the interface of the first semiconductor material and the second material. | 11-26-2015 |
Paul Dietz, Charlestown, MA US
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20130184713 | Anatomical Alignment Systems and Methods - Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for aligning surgical jigs, tools and implants in a patient. | 07-18-2013 |
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 |
20130330493 | 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. | 12-12-2013 |
20160084140 | THERMALLY INSULATED COMPONENTS - A thermally insulated component comprising a structure having a heated interior and an exterior, and a thermal insulating structure for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the component structure. The thermal insulating structure comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder structure. The pliable binder structure is disposed completely around at least a portion of the component structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder structure and the exterior of the component structure. | 03-24-2016 |
Phil Dietz, St. George, UT US
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20140054059 | ACTIVE COVER PLATES - In one example, an active cover plate includes a faceplate, a load and a spring clip adjustable in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction with respect to the faceplate to electrically interface with a receptacle body and extract electrical power from the receptacle body to energize the load. A method for installing an active cover plate on an electrical receptacle is also provided. | 02-27-2014 |
20150075836 | Active Cover Plates - In one example, an active cover plate includes a faceplate, a load and a spring clip adjustable in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction with respect to the faceplate to electrically interface with a receptacle body and extract electrical power from the receptacle body to energize the load. A method for installing an active cover plate on an electrical receptacle is also provided. | 03-19-2015 |
Phillip Dietz, St. George, UT US
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20140175037 | ADJUSTABLE SHELF AND METHOD OF USE - A U-shaped adjustable shelving system comprised of a plurality of interconnecting shelf sections including a back shelf section, a right side shelf section and a left side shelf section. The right and left side shelf sections are coupled to the back shelf section with a sliding dovetail arrangement so as to allow adjustment of the right and left side shelf sections relative to the back shelf section in order to change the width of the adjustable shelving system. The back shelf section is adjustable in length to substantially match the width of the space in which the shelving system is to be installed. The adjustable shelving system includes support risers for self-supporting the shelving system above a surface. The adjustable shelf can be easily installed into a variety of cabinets, and allows access to small containers, such as those for herbs and spices. | 06-26-2014 |
20150068999 | ADJUSTABLE SHELF AND METHOD OF USE - A U-shaped adjustable shelving system comprised of a plurality of interconnecting shelf sections including a back shelf section, a right side shelf section and a left side shelf section. The right and left side shelf sections are coupled to the back shelf section with a sliding dovetail arrangement so as to allow adjustment of the right and left side shelf sections relative to the back shelf section in order to change the width of the adjustable shelving system. The back shelf section is adjustable in length to substantially match the width of the space in which the shelving system is to be installed. The adjustable shelving system includes support risers for self-supporting the shelving system above a surface. The adjustable shelf can be easily installed into a variety of cabinets, and allows access to small containers, such as those for herbs and spices. | 03-12-2015 |
20150223603 | ADJUSTABLE SHELF AND METHOD OF USE - A U-shaped adjustable shelving system comprised of a plurality of interconnecting shelf sections including a back shelf section, a right side shelf section and a left side shelf section. The right and left side shelf sections are coupled to the back shelf section with a sliding dovetail arrangement so as to allow adjustment of the right and left side shelf sections relative to the back shelf section in order to change the width of the adjustable shelving system. The back shelf section is adjustable in length to substantially match the width of the space in which the shelving system is to be installed. The adjustable shelving system includes support risers for self-supporting the shelving system above a surface. The adjustable shelf can be easily installed into a variety of cabinets, and allows access to small containers, such as those for herbs and spices. | 08-13-2015 |
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 |
Randy Dietz, Newport Beach, CA US
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20130086217 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA VIA A WIRELESS HIGH SPEED LINK BETWEEN MOBILE COMPUTERS AND ARCHIVAL STORAGE DEVICES - Desktop and portable computers to backup their data can backup their storage device over a wireless link where the storage device and the computer are always communicating whenever the link is established. Unlike existing technologies that provide wireless access between computers and storage devices the present invention does not require the storage device to be aware of operating systems or file system. All intelligence for file system access and how the data is archived resides with the desktop or portable computer. | 04-04-2013 |
Raymond Dietz, Byfield, MA US
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20160052820 | GLASS FRIT - A glass frit having a low melting point containing (A) Ag | 02-25-2016 |
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 |
Robert Dietz, San Diego, CA US
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20120296729 | Card for Locals - Preferred embodiments of a combination group couponing and member-only product discounting system and methods. | 11-22-2012 |
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 |
Russell Dietz, Redwood City, CA US
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20120179904 | Remote Pre-Boot Authentication - A host computer cloud has a processor and supports a virtual machine. An agent under control of a user is in communication with the cloud over a network. A key management server is in communication with the cloud over a network. The cloud stores the virtual machine in the form of a virtual encrypted disk on a non-volatile storage medium. When commanded by the agent, the cloud requests a disk-wrapping key from the key management server and decrypts the encrypted disk using the disk-wrapping key. | 07-12-2012 |
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 |
20140083278 | DIRECT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENT MONITOR - The present invention relates to direct voice and instrument monitoring systems and methods of use thereof. | 03-27-2014 |
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 |
Scott Gregory Dietz, Hunt Valley, MD US
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20120298437 | MOTORIZED APPARATUS AND MOMENT IMPARTING DEVICE - A combination motorized and propelled apparatus and moment imparting device is provided to improve the stability of the apparatus in motion with regard to pitch, roll and yaw. The moment imparting device uses one or more rotational members rotating around one or more axes to create a net rotational moment force around a desired axis of rotation. The moment imparting device is in communication with the motorized apparatus to translate that moment force to the motorized apparatus to improve stability or induce a desired rotation. | 11-29-2012 |
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 |
Steven Dietz, Novi, MI US
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20120316741 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION CLUTCH CONTROL - A control system for a transmission includes an actuator module, a timer module, and a pulse module. The actuator module engages N hydraulic clutches and disengages M hydraulic clutches to operate the transmission in a gear ratio, wherein N and M are integers greater than zero. The timer module determines a first period starting when the transmission begins operating in the gear ratio. The pulse module selectively supplies a pressure pulse to P of the M hydraulic clutches based on the first period, wherein P is an integer greater than zero. A method for controlling a transmission is also provided. | 12-13-2012 |
Stuart Dietz, Olathe, KS US
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20140076171 | MODULATED INLINE WATER HEATING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT BEVERAGE MAKERS - A beverage brewing apparatus having a water heating portion and a brewing portion, the water heating portion comprising a three heating element tank having three heating elements, a three phase power system, and wherein each heating element is powered by a different phase power. Each heating element may operate with a different heating capacity to better control the heating operation, controlled by a processor that manages the brewing apparatus. | 03-20-2014 |
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 |
20130150976 | Posterior Stabilized Knee With Varus-Valgus Constraint - A knee prosthesis in one embodiment includes a femoral component having a notch defined between spaced apart medial and a lateral condyle surfaces, the notch defining an elongated cam housing having a posterior cam at one end of the cam housing, and a tibial component including (i) a platform, (ii) a bearing supported on and rotatable in relation to the platform, the bearing defining medial and lateral bearing surfaces, and (iii) a spine projecting superiorly from the bearing within the cam housing, wherein the spine includes an anterior face and an opposite posterior face facing the posterior cam when the medial and lateral condyle surfaces are in articulating contact with the medial and lateral bearing surfaces, wherein the posterior face of the spine is concave along substantially the entire height of the spine, and wherein the spine terminates in a convex rounded posterior peak. | 06-13-2013 |
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 |
20130204267 | 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. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204376 | 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. | 08-08-2013 |
20140207025 | 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. | 07-24-2014 |
20150272477 | 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. | 10-01-2015 |
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 |
Timothy G. Dietz, Wayne, PA US
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20130231586 | MRI BIOPSY APPARATUS INCORPORATING A SLEEVE AND MULTI-FUNCTION OBTURATOR - An apparatus for use with a minimally invasive medical procedure into human breast tissue includes a cannula and an obturator. The cannula includes an open distal end, a lateral opening proximate to the open distal end, and a longitudinal lumen communicating with the lateral opening and the open distal end. The lumen has a non-circular cross-section. The obturator is sized for insertion into the cannula. The obturator has a distal end extending from the open distal end of the cannula when the obturator is inserted fully into the cannula. The obturator has a recess proximate of the distal end of the obturator. The recess is positioned along a portion of the length of the obturator to align with the lateral opening of the cannula when the obturator is inserted fully into the cannula. | 09-05-2013 |
20130289591 | ROTATABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A connector module for an ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing having a spindle and a coupling rotatably mounted on the spindle. A first conductor is mechanically coupled to the housing. A first link is rotatable relative to the first conductor between a first position and a second position and includes a first contact positioned to electrically contact the first conductor and a second contact electrically coupled to the first contact and positioned to electrically contact an ultrasonic hand piece. | 10-31-2013 |
20140148806 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND END EFFECTORS THEREFOR - An end effector includes a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw movable relative to the second jaw to transition the end effector between an open configuration and an approximated configuration to clamp tissue therebetween. The end effector may also include a camming assembly movable along a curved path. The camming assembly includes a first camming member which includes a first distal camming portion, a first proximal camming portion, and a first flexible portion extending between the first distal camming portion and the first proximal camming portion. The camming assembly includes a second camming member and a connector at least partially disposed between the first camming member and the second camming member, wherein the camming assembly is movable relative to the end effector to exert a camming force against the first jaw and the second jaw to transition the end effector to the approximated configuration. | 05-29-2014 |
20140163595 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL BLADE - An ultrasonic instrument comprises an ultrasonic transducer, an acoustic waveguide, and an ultrasonic blade. The blade includes a pair of obliquely extending edges. The obliquely extending edges diverge away from the longitudinal axis of the waveguide and away from each other along respective paths extending distally in relation to the waveguide. A distal portion of the blade is wider than a proximal portion of the blade along a plane. The blade further includes a curved distal edge and several laterally presented surfaces. The laterally presented surfaces may provide combinations of concave and convex curvatures. The laterally presented surfaces may be angled and/or curved along one or more orthogonal planes associated with the longitudinal axis of the waveguide. | 06-12-2014 |
20140276732 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH RESTRICTED TRIGGER - An apparatus for operating on tissue includes an end effector, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The end effector includes a first jaw pivotable relative to a second jaw to a closed position. The first actuator is movable from a first position to a second position to pivot the first jaw to the closed position. The first actuator engages the second actuator in the second position to selectively provide RF energy to the end effector. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276736 | Surgical Instrument with Partial Trigger Lockout - An end effector comprises a first jaw, a second jaw, a firing beam, and a lockout feature. The second jaw pivots relative to the first jaw from an open position to a closed position. The firing beam has a sharp distal end and translates between the first and second jaws. The firing beam translates from a proximal position to a first distal position to pivot the second jaw to the closed position. The end effector applies bipolar RF energy when the firing beam is in the first distal position. The firing beam then translates to a second distal position to sever tissue captured between the first and second jaws. The lockout feature prevents the firing beam from advancing from the first distal position to the second distal position until the lockout feature is actuated. | 09-18-2014 |
20140330271 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SEPARATE CLOSURE AND CUTTING MEMBERS - In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector for performing a surgical procedure on tissue, for example. The end effector may comprise a pair of jaws, a closure beam, and a cutting member. The closure beam and the cutting member may be releasably coupled together by an interlocking member such that movement of the cutting member may cause the closure beam to also move relative to the jaws and cause the jaws to close and grip tissue, for example. The interlocking member may then unlock, allowing the cutting member to move through the gripped tissue and relative to the closure beam. Additionally, the cutting member and closure beam may be operated by a single trigger, which may be configured to provide haptic feedback to a user at various stages. Further, the jaws may be electrically energized to deliver energy and/or seal the gripped tissue. | 11-06-2014 |
20140343550 | ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING AND SEALING INSTRUMENTS WITH CAM-ACTUATED JAWS - Various embodiments are directed to a surgical instrument comprising, a shaft, and an end effector. The shaft may be coupled to the handle and may extend distally along a longitudinal axis. The end effector may be positioned at a distal end of the shaft and may comprise first and second jaw members and a reciprocating member. The first and second jaw members may define first and second longitudinal slots. One or both of the jaw members may be pivotable relative to the other about a pivot point. The reciprocating member may be translatable distally and proximally parallel to the longitudinal axis and through the first and second longitudinal slots. A distal portion of the reciprocating member may define a blade. The instrument may comprise an overtube translatable distally to exert a force on a portions of the first and second jaw members tending to close the first and second jaw members. | 11-20-2014 |
20150088178 | TRANSDUCER FEATURES FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An apparatus for operating on tissue includes a body, a shaft, an ultrasonic blade, and an acoustic assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body. The blade is disposed at the distal end of the shaft. The acoustic assembly comprises an acoustic waveguide coupled with the blade, a piezoelectric transducer element, a fastener, and a coupling member. The transducer element defines an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface. The fastener is configured to secure the transducer element relative to the waveguide. The coupling member is configured to provide electrical continuity between the fastener and the inner diameter surface of the transducer element. The outer diameter surface of the transducer element includes an annular recess. Another coupling member is configured to provide electrical continuity between the annular recess of the piezoelectric transducer element and a power source while permitting the piezoelectric transducer element to rotate relative to the body. | 03-26-2015 |
20150119916 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH MOVING CUTTING IMPLEMENT - In various embodiments, a surgical instrument for operation in an aqueous environment is provided. In at least one embodiment, the surgical instrument may include a hollow sheath and a blade disposed at least partially within the sheath. Coupled to the blade may be at least one ultrasonic transducer, which, in turn, may be coupled to a drive system. The drive system may be configured to deliver gross axial motions to the blade such that the blade translates with respect to the hollow sheath when the drive system is activated. Accordingly, tissue may be cut by the blade with gross axial movement of the blade and/or ultrasonic vibrational motion provided by the ultrasonic transducer(s). In alternative embodiments, the blade may be rotated axially instead of translated with respect to the hollow sheath. | 04-30-2015 |
20150141976 | ULTRASONIC ANASTOMOSIS INSTRUMENT WITH PIEZOELECTRIC SEALING HEAD - An apparatus includes a body, a shaft, an ultrasonic element, and an annular clamp pad. The shaft extends distally from the body. The ultrasonic element is located at the distal end of the shaft. The ultrasonic element includes a distally presented annular face. The clamp pad is movable toward the distally presented annular face of the ultrasonic element. When tissue is compressed between the clamp pad and the distally presented annular face of the ultrasonic element, the ultrasonic element may be activated with ultrasonic energy. The resulting ultrasonic vibrations may sever and seal the tissue captured between the distally presented annular face and the clamp pad, resulting in an anastomosis. The apparatus may thus be used to join two hollow tubular tissue structures, such as portions of a gastrointestinal tract. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142033 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FEATURES FOR FORMING BUBBLES TO ENHANCE CAVITATION - An ultrasonic element comprises an ultrasonic transducer and a head or blade. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The head or blade is in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer such that the ultrasonic transducer is operable to drive the ultrasonic blade to vibrate ultrasonically. The head or blade has a curved distal face. The curved distal face defines a proximally extending concave curve. The transducer and head or blade may be driven using a control logic that is configured to cause the ultrasonic transducer to generate a first vibration set followed by a second vibration set. The first vibration set is configured to generate microbubbles in a fluid. The second vibration set is configured to grow microbubbles generated by the first vibration set. The control logic may provide a pause between the first vibration set and the second vibration set. | 05-21-2015 |
20150148830 | FEATURES FOR COUPLING SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH INSTRUMENT BODY - A surgical apparatus comprises a body assembly, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft assembly, a motor, and a locking feature. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The shaft assembly comprises a waveguide operable to transmit ultrasonic vibrations. The motor is operable to rotate the ultrasonic transducer to thereby selectively couple the ultrasonic transducer with the waveguide. The locking feature is configured to selectively prevent rotation of at least a portion of the shaft assembly relative to the body assembly. The locking feature and the motor may be activated automatically in response to an operator positioning a proximal portion of the shaft assembly in a distal portion of the body assembly. The surgical apparatus may include a feature configured to alert a user when the waveguide has been adequately secured to the ultrasonic transducer. | 05-28-2015 |
20150196352 | HEAT MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATIONS FOR CONTROLLING HEAT DISSIPATION FROM ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector for performing a surgical procedure on tissue, for example. The end effector may comprise at least one energy delivery surface and heat dissipation means for dissipating heat from at least a portion of the end effector. For example, in at least one embodiment, the end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, and a cutting member. The cutting member may comprise a cutting surface and a body, which may define a cavity and at least one opening communicating with the cavity. A fluid may be moved through the cavity to and/or from the opening(s). Additionally, in at least one embodiment, a surgical instrument's end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, a cutting member, and at least one heat pipe. Various other heat dissipation means are also disclosed. | 07-16-2015 |
20150209071 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR FINGERTIP CONTROL - An ultrasonic surgical instrument comprises a handpiece and an ultrasonically actuated blade distal to the handpiece. The instrument includes an activation member that is operable to selectively activate the blade and a controller that is operable to select the energy level at which the blade will be activated. The activation member may comprise capacitive switches; resistive sensors; resonant cavity switching technology; infrared sensing technology; technology that uses a resonant, standing wave on a surface that is perturbed by the presence of a finger; and/or any other suitable type of technology. The controller may comprise the same. The controller may permit selection from three or more available ultrasonic energy levels. The activation member and/or controller may be manipulated from various longitudinal positions on the handpiece and/or various rotational positions about the handpiece, such that the handpiece may be gripped in a variety of ways. | 07-30-2015 |
20160095617 | END EFFECTOR WITH A CLAMP ARM ASSEMBLY AND BLADE - An end effector of a surgical instrument may generally comprise a blade, and a clamp arm assembly comprising a clamp arm movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the blade, and at least one camming member rotationally attached to the clamp arm, wherein the at least one camming member is configured to rotate relative to the blade as the clamp arm moves from the open position to the closed position. | 04-07-2016 |
Timothy Jon Dietz, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130312796 | BAYONET WALKING STICK - A walking stick or cane can become an effective personal defense deterrent by providing a means of attaching a standard bayonet, such as a M7-M9 bayonet. The use of a bayonet lug as an integral part of the walking stick/cane, when combined with a precision machined steel handle, allows a bayonet to be firmly and securely attached. By allowing the bayonet to be detached, the cane becomes useful for walking assistance, is non-threatening to the surrounding public, and can be transported in any jurisdiction, including those that may not allow an assembled device of this nature. | 11-28-2013 |
William Dietz, Branford, CT US
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20120219258 | Field Termination Optical Fiber Connectors and Splicers - The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers. | 08-30-2012 |
20150247973 | Fusion Splice Device - The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers. | 09-03-2015 |
William Dietz, Reston, VA US
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20120302918 | ALL-IN-ONE DIABETES BLOOD GLUCOSE METER - Example embodiments relate to a portable blood glucose meter reader, including a housing member including an internal spring, a compartment configured to store test strips in alignment with the internal spring, a releasing member configured to dispense one of the plurality of stored test strips, and a plurality of storage members each configured to store a needle. | 11-29-2012 |
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 |
20120171888 | 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. | 07-05-2012 |
20130244479 | 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. | 09-19-2013 |