Donoghue, US
Ann M. Donoghue, Springdale, AR US
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20110200561 | Method for Bacteriophage Delivery and Amplification - Disclosed are methods of selecting wide host range bacteriophage capable of growing in a plurality of bacteria including pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and bacteriophage selected by the methods. Also disclosed are methods of treating a subject infected with a pathogenic bacterium using bacteriophage and methods of decontaminating objects using bacteriophage. Also disclosed are methods of producing vaccines. In another aspect, methods of determining bacterial viability and methods of improving the sensitivity of a biosensor using wide host range bacteriophages are disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
Ann Marian Donoghue, Fayetteville, AR US
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20130323218 | Methods of Selecting and Using Therapeutic and Prophylactic Probiotic Cultures to Reduce Bacterial Pathogen Loads - Methods are provided for selecting a bacterium capable of reducing pathogenic bacterial colonization of the intestinal tract in a subject comprising selecting the bacterium capable of migrating at least 0.75 cm from the point of inoculation on motility agar after incubation for 24 hours at 37° C. or capable of migrating from the point of inoculation to a diameter of at least 1.5 cm based on the farthest colonies from the point of inoculation on motility agar after incubation for 24 hours at 37° C. Bacteria selected using the method and compositions comprising these bacteria are also provided. | 12-05-2013 |
Brendan Charles Donoghue, Shrewsbury, MA US
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20150297363 | Prosthetic Limb - A prosthetic limb includes a plurality of extendable segments configured to adjust the length of the prosthetic limb. Also included is a first end assembly operatively coupled to the plurality of extendable segments, wherein the first end assembly is radially adjustable to manipulate the thickness of the prosthetic limb. Further included is a second end assembly operatively coupled to the plurality of extendable segments, wherein the second end assembly is radially adjustable to manipulate the thickness of the prosthetic limb. | 10-22-2015 |
Daniel J. Donoghue, Tewksbury, MA US
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20080197937 | High Directivity Ultra-Compact Coupler - A coupler includes a substrate and a stack of first and second dielectric layers extending over a top surface of the substrate. The first dielectric layer comprises different dielectric material than the second dielectric layer. Two conductive lines extend over the stack of first and second dielectric layers, and are formed in the same plane parallel to a surface of the substrate. | 08-21-2008 |
20080197938 | SYSTEM INCLUDING A HIGH DIRECTIVITY ULTRA-COMPACT COUPLER - A system with an RFin terminal and an RFout terminal includes an output matching network. The system further includes a coupler having a thru arm connected between the output matching network and the RFout terminal, and a coupled arm connected to a detector circuit. The coupler further includes a stack of first and second dielectric materials having different dielectric constants. The stack of first and second dielectric materials extends over a top surface of a substrate. The thru arm and the coupled arm extend over the stack of first and second dielectric materials in the same plane parallel to a surface of the substrate. | 08-21-2008 |
Daniel J. Donoghue, Oregon, WI US
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20100070306 | Patient Community System With Anonymized Electronic Medical Data - A computerized system allows intercommunication of patients with respect to the treatment of their diseases. This system includes an electronic medical record database providing electronic medical records of a given set of patients as developed by healthcare professionals and linked to an anonymous identifier for each patient and a set of terminal devices accessible to the patients allowing for the electronic exchange of information through a display and data input device. A server system connects the anonymous medical record database and the terminal devices and executes a stored program to: (1) allow an authenticated connection by a given patient to the server system through a terminal device and associate the connection with an anonymous identifier; (2) permit authoring by the given patient of a patient site viewable on a terminal device incorporating medical records from the anonymous medical record database associated with the anonymous identifier; and (3) identify to the given patient other patient sites for other patients having shared medical conditions according to a predetermined clustering of data of the anonymous medical record database. | 03-18-2010 |
20100131298 | Simplified System for Sharing Medical Information Between Institutions - A computer-implemented system for transferring clinical medical data between healthcare institutions. The system includes a first electronic medical record system configured to maintain electronic medical records for a patient at a first healthcare institution and an integrated web browser configured to allow a patient at the first healthcare institution to connect to a web-based portal page of a second electronic medical record system at a second healthcare institution through the first electronic medical record system, wherein the web-based portal page is configured to provide information from the second electronic medical record system to be displayed through the integrated web browser. The system further includes a medical record parser configured to parse the displayed information for storage in the first electronic medical record system. | 05-27-2010 |
Daniel J. Donoghue, Springdale, AR US
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20110200561 | Method for Bacteriophage Delivery and Amplification - Disclosed are methods of selecting wide host range bacteriophage capable of growing in a plurality of bacteria including pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and bacteriophage selected by the methods. Also disclosed are methods of treating a subject infected with a pathogenic bacterium using bacteriophage and methods of decontaminating objects using bacteriophage. Also disclosed are methods of producing vaccines. In another aspect, methods of determining bacterial viability and methods of improving the sensitivity of a biosensor using wide host range bacteriophages are disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
Daniel James Donoghue, Fayetteville, AR US
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20130323218 | Methods of Selecting and Using Therapeutic and Prophylactic Probiotic Cultures to Reduce Bacterial Pathogen Loads - Methods are provided for selecting a bacterium capable of reducing pathogenic bacterial colonization of the intestinal tract in a subject comprising selecting the bacterium capable of migrating at least 0.75 cm from the point of inoculation on motility agar after incubation for 24 hours at 37° C. or capable of migrating from the point of inoculation to a diameter of at least 1.5 cm based on the farthest colonies from the point of inoculation on motility agar after incubation for 24 hours at 37° C. Bacteria selected using the method and compositions comprising these bacteria are also provided. | 12-05-2013 |
John Donoghue, Providence, RI US
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20140081432 | Method and Apparatus for Rehabilitation Using Adapted Video Games - A participant, engages in healthcare provider prescribed physical rehabilitation exercises utilizing specifically designed controllers, and these exercises are mapped to one or more video game commands. These commands are coupled with other inputs to control the video game that will be used to ensure adherence to a prescribed rehabilitation regimen. Information is gathered on the participant, in order to aid in rehabilitation. | 03-20-2014 |
John L. Donoghue, Glenview, IL US
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20100020562 | Light system - A vehicle may include a tail light and a brake light. The tail light may be used at night or in other low light or low visibility conditions to indicate the presence of the lead vehicle to a vehicle or a person traveling behind the lead vehicle. The brake light may be used to indicate that the brakes are being applied to the lead vehicle. The brake light may be a shade of red in color. The tail light may be a different color than the brake light. For example, the tail light may be blue, green, purple, brown, shades of these colors, or variations of these colors. The tail light is a different color to distinguish the lighted state of the tail light from the activation of the brake light. | 01-28-2010 |
John P. Donoghue, Providence, RI US
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20100063411 | Calibration systems and methods for neural interface devices - A system and method for a neural interface system with integral calibration elements may include a sensor including a plurality of electrodes to detect multicellular signals, an interface to process the signals from the sensor into a suitable control signal for a controllable device, such as a computer or prosthetic limb, and an integrated calibration routine to efficiently create calibration output parameters used to generate the control signal. A graphical user interface may be used to make various portions of the calibration and signal processing configuration more efficient and effective. | 03-11-2010 |
20130261490 | Methods for Prediction and Early Detection of Neurological Events - Several methods for prediction and detection of neurological events are proposed based on spatiotemporal patterns in recorded neural signals. The methods are illustrated with examples from neural data recorded from human and non-human primates. | 10-03-2013 |
Joseph Donoghue, Houston, TX US
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20130022783 | Method and System for Reinforced Pipe Insulation - A reinforced insulation material having one or more sheets of insulation material having a plurality of voids in each sheet, wherein the sheets are operably connected to each other in a layered configuration, the voids mate to each other to create cylindrical or rectilinear pathways for insertion of adhesive or synthetic material to adhere the sheets into a layered or sandwiched configuration. The voids may be a variety of shapes including circles, squares, rectangles or other suitable shapes that upon formation of the layered sheets line up to permit insertion of material or dowels to create a reinforced assembly. The layers may be formed into a variety of shapes including a semicircular shape to go around a pipe, or a block of material. The finished assembly withstands compressive forces and provides insulation when in place around pipes or under tanks. | 01-24-2013 |
Joseph A. Donoghue, Houston, TX US
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20150316176 | Pipe Anchor - A pipe anchor is disclosed having a pipe trunnion stop for attaching to an outer surface of a pipe by welding. A mating top cradle and a bottom cradle generally encircle and hold a length of the pipe. The bottom cradle has a pass-through to accommodate the pipe trunnion stop. There is a base onto which the bottom cradle sets, the base includes a void into which the pipe trunnion stop is secured. An insulation layer is positioned between the pipe and the top cradle and bottom cradle, and around the pipe trunnion stop. A bolting assembly on the top cradle and a mating bolting assembly on the bottom cradle secure the top cradle and the bottom cradle to each other. Another embodiment includes multiple pipe trunnion stops along with respective pass-through and base void sections. | 11-05-2015 |
Karen Donoghue, Arlington, MA US
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20080228728 | GEOSPATIAL SEARCH METHOD THAT PROVIDES FOR COLLABORATION - A computer-implemented method involving a user communicating with a search engine that is also accessible by other users, the method involving: receiving a search query from the user and causing the search query to be submitted to the search engine; on a display device operated by the computer, displaying a multi-dimensional representation of a spatial domain along with search results supplied by the search engine in response to the search query; and on the display device, also displaying other information about the spatial domain, said other information including an indication of how many other users have previously viewed a representation that includes that spatial domain. | 09-18-2008 |
Karen Donoghue, Cambridge, MA US
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20110173316 | RELATIONSHIP BASED REPRESENTATION OF PARTICIPANTS IN SHARED ONLINE SPACE - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for presenting members of a shared online space to a user of the shared online space. A relationship value is determined between the user and a member of the shared online space by: determining an interaction value for the user and member relationship based on the user's and member's co-presence in the shared online space; determining a social network value for the user and member relationship based on a number of social network connections between the user and member; and combining the interaction value and social network value. The relationship value is associated with a specified visual representation of the member used in the shared online space, and two or more visual representations of members are scaled in the user's display in the shared online space in order to fit an available screen space, based on the relationship value. | 07-14-2011 |
Mark P. Donoghue, Clarkston, MI US
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20090255308 | Hydroforming Die Adjustable for Springback Correction - The invention provides a hydroforming apparatus for forming a length of tube. A hydroforming press includes an upper platen and a lower plate. A first die set is provided for forming a first lengthwise portion of the tube and a second die set provided adjacent the first die set which forms a second lengthwise portion of the tube. A first pivot acts between a first and second upper die so that the second upper die can be pivotally adjusted on the upper platen relative to the first upper die. A second pivot acts between a first and second lower die so that the second lower die can be pivotally adjusted on the lower platen relative to the first lower die. A die insert is provided having an upper die insert and a lower die insert that define upper and lower insert cavities that connect together the first and second cavity portions of the upper die set and the lower die set. This die insert is removably mounted as needed to accommodate the pivotal adjustment between the first and second die sets. | 10-15-2009 |
Michael L. Donoghue, Placentia, CA US
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20110088315 | System and Method for Harvested Water Irrigation - A system and method for harvested water irrigation is provided. The irrigation system generally collects harvested water from a variety of sources and disperses it from a tank to a landscape for irrigation. The irrigation may be managed using a system controller. The system controller interacts with a variety of devices, including a level controller, a pump or valve, and at least one zone valve. The system may be configured to end irrigation cycles in response to certain events and to supplement harvested water irrigation with potable water as needed or selected. | 04-21-2011 |
Michael L. Donoghue, Tucson, AZ US
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20120216881 | System and Method for Harvested Water Irrigation - A system and method for harvested water irrigation is provided. The irrigation system generally collects harvested water from a variety of sources and disperses it from a tank to a landscape for irrigation. The irrigation may be managed using a system controller. The system controller interacts with a variety of devices, including a level controller, a pump or valve, and at least one zone valve. The system may be configured to end irrigation cycles in response to certain events and to supplement harvested water irrigation with potable water as needed or selected. | 08-30-2012 |
Michael Leo Donoghue, Tucson, AZ US
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20130248622 | DRIP LINE AND EMITTER AND METHODS RELATING TO SAME - An irrigation emitter and drip line, and methods relating to same, are provided for reducing the flow and pressure of fluid via an emitter or plurality of emitters defined by two concentric tubes. In one form, the first tube defines an emitter inlet and connected pressure-reducing flow channel and the second tube is extruded over the first tube to enclose the emitter inlet and flow channel and defines an outlet connected to an end of the flow channel opposite the inlet to create an emitter for converting fluid flowing at a high flow rate in the lumen and at the first end of the inlet to a fluid with a low flow rate at the outlet of the emitter. In another form, a drip line is provided having a plurality of such emitters. Various other forms and methods relating to the emitter and drip line are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20140027539 | Drip Line Emitter And Methods Relating To Same - An irrigation emitter and drip line, and methods relating to same, are provided for reducing the flow and pressure of fluid via an emitter or plurality of emitters defined by two concentric tubes. In one form, the first tube defines an emitter inlet and connected pressure-reducing flow channel and the second tube is extruded over the first tube to enclose the emitter inlet and flow channel and defines an outlet connected to an end of the flow channel opposite the inlet to create an emitter for converting fluid flowing at a high flow rate in the lumen and at the first end of the inlet to a fluid with a low flow rate at the outlet of the emitter. In another form, a drip line is provided having a plurality of such emitters. The emitters capable of being provided with pressure compensation structures to compensate or account for fluctuations in supply line fluid pressure and root growth inhibiting members. Various methods related to the emitter and drip line are also disclosed. | 01-30-2014 |
Michael R. Donoghue, Milford, OH US
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20160040639 | CYCLONIC FUEL FILTER AND SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for filtering fuel in a motor vehicle includes a cyclonic fuel filter, the cyclonic filter including a housing having a body forming a cyclone chamber defined by walls of the body. The body includes an inlet to receive fuel and an outlet to transport fuel away from the cyclonic fuel filter after it has been processed. The cyclonic fuel filter further includes a receptacle to receive particulates filtered from the fuel. Fuel introduced into the inlet, travels along the inner wall in a cyclical circular pattern, subjecting it to centrifugal forces as it rotates. The centrifugal forces cause heavier particulates to travel outward against the walls of the cyclonic fuel filter, and the force of gravity causes those particulates to move down the wall to be received within the receptacle at the bottom of the cyclonic filter. Filtered fuel exits through an outlet at the top of the body of the cyclonic filter. | 02-11-2016 |
Michael Robert Donoghue, Memphis, TN US
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20140252002 | WASTE REMOVAL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a yard waste collection device that provides an efficient method to quickly collect, contain and bag yard debris, by allowing the operator to sweep the yard debris directly onto a series of stacked flat sheets or stacked, tarp-like bags attached to a mobile frame. The device ( | 09-11-2014 |
Patrick J. Donoghue, Sea Cliff, NY US
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20100251304 | PERSONAL MEDIA CHANNEL APPARATUS AND METHODS - Network content delivery apparatus and methods based on content compiled from various sources and particularly selected for a given user. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the content sources include DVR, broadcast, nPVR, and VOD. The user-targeted content is assembled into a playlist, and displayed as a continuous stream on a virtual channel particular to that user. User interfaces accessible through the virtual channel present various functional options, including the selection or exploration of content having similarity or prescribed relationships to other content, and the ability to order purchasable content. An improved electronic program guide is also disclosed which allows a user to start over, record, view, receive information on, “catch up”, and rate content. Apparatus for remote access and configuration of the playlist and virtual channel functions, as well as a business rules “engine” implementing operational or business goals, are also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
20110258660 | System and Method for Commanding a Controlled Device - A system and method for commanding a controlled device. An intelligent navigation server detects a transition from a current state of a remote control device. A context for transition is also determined. The current state, the new current state and the context are evaluated to select a set of commands appropriate to the context and the new current state. The selected commands determine behavior options for the controlled device. The set of selected commands are sent to the remote control device. Text and/or graphical data appropriate to the new current state may also be sent to the remote control device. The remote control device may generate display data based on the selected commands to provide one or more soft buttons linked to one or more of the selected commands. The remote control device may also display the text and/or graphical data. | 10-20-2011 |
20120222056 | PERSONAL MEDIA CHANNEL APPARATUS AND METHODS - Network content delivery apparatus and methods based on content compiled from various sources and particularly selected for a given user. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the content sources include DVR, broadcast, nPVR, and VOD. The user-targeted content is assembled into a playlist, and displayed as a continuous stream on a virtual channel particular to that user. User interfaces accessible through the virtual channel present various functional options, including the selection or exploration of content having similarity or prescribed relationships to other content, and the ability to order purchasable content. An improved electronic program guide is also disclosed which allows a user to start over, record, view, receive information on, “catch up”, and rate content. Apparatus for remote access and configuration of the playlist and virtual channel functions, as well as a business rules “engine” implementing operational or business goals, are also disclosed. | 08-30-2012 |
20120254910 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL TIME MEDIA CONSUMPTION FEEDBACK - Systems and methods for providing users with a real time or near-real time indications of media channels or programs that are currently receiving the most usage or consumption within a defined population of users are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method receives media usage data for currently airing media while the media is being aired and creates an ordered list of media channels or programs for presentation, based at least in part on the media usage data. The method then presents the ordered list of media channels or programs while the media is being aired. In an embodiment, a system further provides the ability to easily select and tune one of the indicated channels or programs in an interactive interface. In an embodiment, the selected media channels or programs are sold on demand or as part of a service upgrade if they are not included in a user's current subscription. | 10-04-2012 |
20120291056 | ACTION ENABLED AUTOMATIC CONTENT PREVIEW SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for providing a sequence of automatic previews of items in a list of content assets. In an embodiment, a system provides a user with the ability to select actions on the asset associated with a preview being currently presented without interrupting playback of the current preview or sequence. Actions include, but are not limited to, retrieving further information on an associated asset, adding the asset to a set for later viewing or purchase, scheduling the asset for future recording, and retrieving a set of related assets. In embodiments, the system can retrieve and display asset information such as genre, ratings, reviews, synopses, and contributors such as cast members, cinematographers, writers, directors, and producers. Related assets can be determined based on retrieved asset information. In embodiments, the content assets include, but are not limited to, motion pictures, pay per view content, television programs, media preview/viewing content, and DVDs. | 11-15-2012 |
20130268972 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMANDING A CONTROLLED DEVICE - A system and method for commanding a controlled device. An intelligent navigation server detects a transition from a current state of a remote control device. A context for transition is also determined. The current state, the new current state and the context are evaluated to select a set of commands appropriate to the context and the new current state. The selected commands determine behavior options for the controlled device. The set of selected commands are sent to the remote control device. Text and/or graphical data appropriate to the new current state may also be sent to the remote control device. The remote control device may generate display data based on the selected commands to provide one or more soft buttons linked to one or more of the selected commands. The remote control device may also display the text and/or graphical data. | 10-10-2013 |