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Benjamin J. Dugan, Glen Mills, PA US
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| 20090036306 | Insecticidal Substituted Benzylamino Heterocyclic and Heteroaryl Derivatives - Certain substituted benzylamino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (1): wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (1), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of an additional compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090209422 | Insecticidal Substituted Aminoalkyl Heterocyclic and Heteroaryl Derivatives - Certain substituted aminoalkyl heteroaryl and heterocyclyl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: wherein R, R | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090221555 | FUSED BICYCLIC DERIVATIVES OF 2,4-DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE AS ALK AND c-MET INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of formula I or II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, wherein R | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100137385 | Insecticidal Substituted Amino Heterocyclic and Heteroaryl Derivatives - Certain substituted amino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): wherein R, R | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110065710 | Insecticidal N-(Heteroarylalkyl)Alkanediamine Derivatives - Certain noel N-(heteroarylalkyl)alkanediamine derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: wherein Ar, a, r, R, R | 03-17-2011 |
Casey Dugan, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20110161884 | GRAVITY MENUS FOR HAND-HELD DEVICES - A gravity menu management method can be provided. The method can include determining a tilt edge of a pervasive device by a tilt sensor disposed in the pervasive device. The method also can include rendering a menu bar with different drop down menus in a GUI of the pervasive device at a portion of the GUI adjacent to the determined tilt edge. In an aspect of the embodiment, the method additionally can include determining an angle of inclination of the pervasive device by the tilt sensor and managing a number of menu items in the drop down menus of the menu according to the determined angle of inclination. For instance, managing a number of menu items in the drop down menus of the menu according to the determined angle of inclination, can include including a terse set of menu items in the drop down menus responsive to a shallow angle of inclination, and including a verbose set of menu items in the drop down menus responsive to a steep angle of inclination. | 06-30-2011 |
Casey Dugan, Everett, MA US
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| 20090119293 | Computer Method and System for Determining Individual Priorities of Shared Activities - A computer-implemented method and apparatus determines individual user priorities of collections of resources. The invention system represents collections of shared resources as end-user activities. An engine retrieves the activity access history of the user and the activity records and generates a description of each activity and a priority score. The engine may include a data collection component and a training and ranking component. Based on the activity descriptions and priority scores, the invention system generates and outputs for display an activity list ordered by individual user priority. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090150342 | Computer Method and Apparatus for Tag Pre-Search in Social Software - A computer-implemented method and system for tag-based searching. One or more initial tags are entered or otherwise input by a user. The invention system determines related tags to the user entered initial tags and enables user review of the determined related tags. The user selects from the determined related tags and forms an improved tag-based search relative to the initial tags. Methods employed for determining related tags include conventional frequency of co-occurence method, a lexical method, a semantic method, a user list method, a recency method, a reference database method and a resource method. The invention method/system also allows the user to store selected components of those searches for future use/reuse. The invention also allows the user to share selected components with selected other users. | 06-11-2009 |
Charles Dugan, Cottage Hills, IL US
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| 20100038294 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION APPARATUS - A centrifugal separating apparatus having a vessel with a chamber assembly disposed therein that is rotated by a rotatable main shaft driven by a motor at a predetermined speed for separating water and oil from a stream of fluid. The rotatable chamber assembly defines an upper chamber for receiving the stream of fluid from an inlet tube and a lower chamber for collecting water separated from the stream of fluid. The upper chamber is in fluid flow communication with a plurality of U-tube assemblies with each assembly having a pair of upper oil separation tubes and a single lower water separation tube that extends outwardly in a radial direction from the chamber assembly at the near end of each U-tube assembly. The free end of each U-tube assembly is engaged and communicates with one of a plurality of tubular return sections that collectively define an outer tube that allows for the separation of the oil and water from the stream of fluid during rotation of the main shaft by the centrifugal separating apparatus. A strain retaining plate is engaged to the chamber assembly and the outer tube for providing structural support such that centripetal forces applied by rotation of the main shaft does not apply excess stress to the U-tube assemblies. The motor is in operative association with a microprocessor controller that terminates operation of the apparatus when vibrations generated by the operation of the apparatus exceeds a predetermined value. | 02-18-2010 |
Concetta Dugan, Yuba City, CA US
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| 20120000163 | REDUCTION OF PATHOGENS FOR FOOD IN PACKAGING - A system for reducing pathogens for food in packaging comprises a bagger and pathogen reducer. The bagger is for inserting a food item into a package. The pathogen reducer is for reducing pathogens by exposing the food item and the package with the food item inside using infrared energy. | 01-05-2012 |
Edward T. Dugan, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20080285715 | Method and apparatus for shadow aperture backscatter radiography (SABR) system and protocol - A shadow aperture backscatter radiography (SABR) system includes at least one penetrating radiation source for providing a penetrating radiation field, and at least one partially transmissive radiation detector, wherein the partially transmissive radiation detector is interposed between an object region to be interrogated and the radiation source. The partially transmissive radiation detector transmits a portion of the illumination radiation field. A shadow aperture having a plurality of radiation attenuating regions having apertures therebetween is disposed between the radiation source and the detector. The apertures provide illumination regions for the illumination radiation field to reach the object region, wherein backscattered radiation from the object is detected and generates an image by the detector in regions of the detector that are shadowed by the radiation attenuation regions. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20110200172 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTED IMAGING BACKSCATTER RADIOGRAPHY - Systems and methods of x-ray backscatter radiography are provided. A single-sided, non-destructive imaging technique utilizing x-ray radiation to image subsurface features is disclosed, capable of scanning a region using a fan beam aperture and gathering data using rotational motion. | 08-18-2011 |
James Michael Dugan, Orlando, FL US
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| 20100070364 | PipPops - Partners In Profit Point Of Purchase Savings System - An instant interactive dynamic software system comprised of a computer site and a mobile site serving as a central platform where businesses can upload full color advertisements with complete descriptions of any offers, click-to-call, web-links, and video ads, featuring bar coded e-coupons that consumers can access on their interne enabled mobile devices, redeem at the point of purchase at the businesses for instant savings and earn loyalty points for use. Advertisers see real-time results and can edit offers instantly. The system is designed for local market through complete global advertising campaigns. While other mobile advertising sites are available, none offer a complete system of third party instant posting of ads with the barcodes to one site, making real-time changes anytime, instantly, being able to be seen and redeemed by anyone with an internet enabled mobile device locally or globally, and having the analytics instantly available to the advertiser. | 03-18-2010 |
Jeffrey S. Dugan, Erwin, TN US
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| 20090130160 | FIBER FOR WOUND DRESSING - The invention provides a fluid-wicking, antimicrobial fiber formed of a grooved fiber comprising an antimicrobial material. Fabrics and products comprising the fluid-wicking, antimicrobial fiber are also provided. A medical device of the invention, for example a wound dressing, demonstrates antibacterial and optionally antifungal properties, depending on the selection of the antimicrobial material contained therein, with the medical device demonstrating the ability to wick fluids away from the surface of a wound and hold the fluids within an absorbent layer of the device. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090181592 | METAL-COATED FIBER - A multicomponent fiber having a metal phobic component and a metal philic component that allows for the selective distribution of metal across the surface of the fiber is disclosed. The inventive multicomponent fibers may be used in fabrics and other products manufactured therefrom for economically imparting at least one of an antistatic quality, antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy, and ultraviolet and/or electromagnetic radiation shielding. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100062251 | MULTICOMPONENT TAGGANT FIBERS AND METHOD - Taggant fibers and methods of use provide for enhanced protection and security when the fibers are used in documents such as land titles, currency, passports and other documents of value. The taggant fibers consist of a minimum of two separate zones with each zone containing a different taggant to emit different wave lengths when excited. The taggants may consist of organic or inorganic compounds as are conventionally known and can be manufactured using for example polymeric materials which can be extruded during the fiber manufacturing process. A first zone may comprise a fiber sheath which includes a taggant and a second or inner zone or core which may be formed into a company logo having letters with different or the same taggants. Authentication of the fibers or documents containing such fibers can be readily viewed using conventional techniques. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100063208 | Multicomponent Taggant Fibers and Method - Taggant fibers and methods of use provide for enhanced protection and security when the fibers are used in documents such as land titles, currency, passports and other documents of value. The taggant fibers consist of a minimum of two separate zones with each zone containing a different taggant to emit different wave lengths when excited. The taggants may consist of organic or inorganic compounds as are conventionally known and can be manufactured using for example polymeric materials which can be extruded during the fiber manufacturing process. Authentication of the fibers or documents containing such fibers can be readily viewed using conventional techniques. | 03-11-2010 |
Joanne Bechta Dugan, Crozet, VA US
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| 20110137703 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC PROBABILISTIC RISK ASSESSMENT - The DEFT methodology, system and computer readable medium extends the applicability of the PRA (Probabilistic Risk Assessment) methodology to computer-based systems, by allowing DFT (Dynamic Fault Tree) nodes as pivot nodes in the Event Tree (ET) model. DEFT includes a mathematical model and solution algorithm, supports all common PRA analysis functions and cutsets. Additional capabilities enabled by the DFT include modularization, phased mission analysis, sequence dependencies, and imperfect coverage. | 06-09-2011 |
John P. Dugan, Wilmington, MA US
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| 20110103924 | System and Method for Unloading Items - A method for unloading inventory items includes storing an inventory item on an inventory holder and moving the inventory holder toward an unloading station with a mobile drive unit. Additionally, the method includes moving the inventory holder past a barrier of the unloading station. The method further includes preventing the inventory item from moving past the barrier as the mobile drive unit moves the inventory holder past the barrier. | 05-05-2011 |
Jonathan M. Dugan, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090086963 | Systems and Methods for Protecting the Anonymity of Entities - Systems and methods for protecting the anonymity of one or more entities comprising personalizing a reference associated with information about an entity using one or more codes associated with a viewing entity to generate a personalized reference with which to present the information to the viewing entity. | 04-02-2009 |
Larry C. Dugan, Modesto, CA US
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| 20110015085 | Repetitive Sequence-Free DNA Libraries - A method of creating a repetitive sequence-free DNA library comprising the steps of providing a DNA library, providing an amplification mixture from the DNA library, and adding a repetitive sequence fraction DNA to the amplification mixture to produce the repetitive sequence-free DNA library. The invention also provides a method of creating a whole chromosome painting probe comprising the steps of providing a DNA library, providing an amplification mixture from the DNA library, adding a repetitive sequence fraction DNA to the amplification mixture to produce the repetitive sequence-free DNA library, and labeling the repetitive sequence-free DNA library to produce the whole chromosome painting probe. The invention also provides a method of in-situ hybridization comprising the steps of providing a DNA library, providing an amplification mixture from the DNA library, adding a repetitive sequence fraction DNA to the amplification mixture to produce the repetitive sequence-free DNA library, labeling the repetitive sequence-free DNA library to produce the whole chromosome painting probe, and using the painting probe in in-situ hybridization. | 01-20-2011 |
Laura L. Dugan, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080214670 | Therapeutic Malonic Acid/Acetic Acid C60 Tri-Adducts of Buckminsterfullerene and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed and claimed herein are e,e,e malonic acid/acetic acid tri-adduct of buckminsterfullerene of the general formula C | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100297070 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR AMELIORATING CNS INFLAMMATION, PSYCHOSIS, DELIRIUM, PTSD or PTSS - The invention provides compositions and methods for ameliorating, treating, reversing or preventing pathology or inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS), or the brain, caused or mediated by NFkB, IL-6, IL-6-R, NADPH oxidase (Nox), and/or superoxide and/or hydrogen peroxide production by a NADPH oxidase, including for example ameliorating, treating, reversing or preventing schizophrenia, psychosis, delirium, e.g., post-operative delirium, drug-induced psychosis, psychotic features associated with frailty syndrome (FS), aging, depression, dementias; traumatic war neurosis, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and/or Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The invention also provides methods for purifying a C60 fullerene, C3 (tris malonic acid C60) or malonic acid derivatives. | 11-25-2010 |
Lawrence C. Dugan, Modesto, CA US
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| 20110294112 | METHODS FOR POINT-OF-CARE DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID IN A SAMPLE - Provided herein are methods and apparatus for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample and related methods and apparatus for diagnosing a condition in an individual. The condition is associated with presence of nucleic acid produced by certain pathogens in the individual. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294199 | APPARATUS FOR POINT-OF-CARE DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID IN A SAMPLE - Provided herein are methods and apparatus for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample and related methods and apparatus for diagnosing a condition in an individual. The condition is associated with presence of nucleic acid produced by certain pathogens in the individual. | 12-01-2011 |
Lawrence Christopher Dugan, Modesto, CA US
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| 20100105577 | PASSIVE MICROFLUIDIC ARRAY CARD AND READER - A microfluidic array card and reader system for analyzing a sample. The microfluidic array card includes a sample loading section for loading the sample onto the microfluidic array card, a multiplicity of array windows, and a transport section or sections for transporting the sample from the sample loading section to the array windows. The microfluidic array card reader includes a housing, a receiving section for receiving the microfluidic array card, a viewing section, and a light source that directs light to the array window of the microfluidic array card and to the viewing section. | 04-29-2010 |
Mark Allen Dugan, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20080204749 | Method, system and apparatus for monitoring variations in the size of particles present in a fluid - The present invention relates to a method, system and apparatus for continuously monitoring variations in the size of particles present in a fluid on a real time basis. The method comprises of passing one or more optical signal through the fluid such as engine oil. The variation (attenuation or enhancement) in the intensity of the optical signal is continuously measured with respect to time. In an embodiment, the method, system and apparatus of the present invention enable monitoring of the amount, size and onset of particle agglomeration using single or multiple wavelengths as interrogating optical signal(s). An exemplary embodiment is provided for monitoring of the amount, size and onset of soot particle agglomeration in engine oil using single or multiple wavelengths as interrogating optical signal(s). | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090145975 | Fuel Injector - A fuel injector and a method for manufacturing a fuel injector are described. The fuel injector includes a glass substrate and a nozzle enclosed within the glass substrate. The nozzle includes at least one injection hole. The method of manufacturing a fuel injector includes defining a shape of at least one injection hole in a glass substrate to obtain an at least one outlined injection hole and etching the at least one outlined injection hole to obtain the at least one injection hole. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael K. Dugan, Richardson, TX US
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| 20080270708 | System and Method for Achieving Cache Coherency Within Multiprocessor Computer System - A system and method are disclosed for achieving cache coherency in a multiprocessor computer system having a plurality of sockets with processing devices and memory controllers and a plurality of memory blocks. In at least some embodiments, the system includes a plurality of node controllers capable of being respectively coupled to the respective sockets of the multiprocessor computer, a plurality of caching devices respectively coupled to the respective node controllers, and a fabric coupling the respective node controllers, by which cache line request signals can be communicated between the respective node controllers. Cache coherency is achieved notwithstanding the cache line request signals communicated between the respective node controllers due at least in part to communications between the node controllers and the respective caching devices to which the node controllers are coupled. In at least some embodiments, the caching devices track remote cache line ownership for processor and/or input/output hub caches. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100036997 | MULTIPLE DATA CHANNEL MEMORY MODULE ARCHITECTURE - The present invention is directed generally to systems and methods which provide a memory module having multiple data channels that are independently accessible (i.e., a multi-data channel memory module). According to one embodiment, the multi-data channel memory module enables a plurality of independent sub-cache-block accesses to be serviced simultaneously. In addition, the memory architecture also supports cache-block accesses. For instance, multiple ones of the data channels may be employed for servicing a cache-block access. In one embodiment a DIMM architecture that comprises multiple data channels is provided. Each data channel supports a sub-cache-block access, and multiple ones of the data channels may be used for supporting a cache-block access. The plurality of data channels to a given DIMM may be used simultaneously to support different, independent memory access operations. | 02-11-2010 |
Michael P. Dugan, Austin, TX US
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| 20100275217 | GLOBAL ATTRIBUTE UNIQUENESS (GAU) USING AN ORDERED MESSAGE SERVICE (OMS) - A method and computer program product for providing Global Attribute Uniqueness (GAU) using an Ordered Message Service (OMS) is presented. A database operation is received from a client. A determination is made regarding whether the operation changes a value to a current value and when the operation would change a value to a current value then operation is ended. When the operation would not change a value to a current value the operation is decomposed into ADD messages and DELETE messages. The ADD messages are sent to a GAU manager and GAU state is checked and updated. The updates are committed to GAU state and the Directory Server (DS) is updated. Operation is then returned to the client. DELETE messages are sent to the GAU manager and GAU state is updated. The updates are then committed. | 10-28-2010 |
Mike Dugan, North Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20110034238 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY PROVIDING GOODS/SERVICES TO GAMING CUSTOMERS - An system for gaming customers to remotely order goods and/or services through use of player points is disclosed. The player points relate to gaming activity. The system comprises at least one computer system. The computer system includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. The computer system also includes a communications interface in electronic communication with the processor. A request is received from a player terminal through the communications interface to access the system. The player is provided with account information. Goods and/or services information is presented to the player at a player terminal display. The goods and/or services information relate to items that may be ordered by the player. Order instructions are sent for order fulfillment. Used player points are debited for the order from the player points. | 02-10-2011 |
Patrick Dugan, Lake Wylie, SC US
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| 20100071723 | Reusable filter and regeneration station - A combination of a reusable fluid filter and a cleaning/regeneration apparatus that cleans a used filter and returns it to like-new condition for reuse. The filter comprises a container and a filter medium, the latter of which is a combination of coarse and fine wire mesh layers. The wire mesh may be cleaned and returned to usable condition using the regeneration station. The regeneration station comprises a reservoir having a cleaning medium, a filter mount, a compressed gas inlet, and a circulating pump supplying cleaning medium to the filter to be cleaned. | 03-25-2010 |
Patrick D. Dugan, Madeira, OH US
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| 20110278346 | Methods and Apparatus for Delivering Tissue Treatment Compositions to Stapled Tissue - A surgical stapler includes first and second tissue clamping members and a reservoir configured to hold a tissue treatment composition. The first tissue clamping member is configured to receive a plurality of staples. The second tissue clamping member comprises an anvil configured to form the staples. The reservoir may be provided in a handle portion of the surgical stapler, and a fluid conduit may be used to communicate the tissue treatment composition from the reservoir. An end effector lumen may selectively communicate with the fluid conduit. The lumen may also be in communication with openings to further communicate the tissue treatment composition to tissue or to a scaffold material positioned adjacent to tissue. A reservoir may alternatively be provided in one of the clamping members. A knife member may pierce a housing defining the reservoir, and a resilient member may then urge a tissue treatment composition from the housing. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282242 | Instrument for Applying Therapeutic Cells, with Proximal Portion for Processing Therapeutic Cells - A tissue harvesting and processing apparatus comprises a body and a distally extending needle. The needle includes an aperture configured to receive tissue. A tissue cutting member is movable relative to the needle to sever a specimen from tissue protruding through the aperture. A tissue processor is operable to mince tissue severed by the tissue cutting member. The minced tissue may be mixed with a medical fluid component contained in a reservoir. The medical fluid mixture may be expelled through an applier tip coupled with the body. The tissue processor may comprise a mincing die such that tissue specimens are minced upon being extruded through the mincing die. The tissue processor may comprise a blade that cooperates with a sliding press. The tissue processor may comprise auger blade sections that cooperate with inwardly extending pins. A mixing piston may mix the minced tissue with the medical fluid component. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282354 | Fistula Cleaning and Repair Device and Method - A fistula cleaning and repairing device comprises a device for cleaning a fistula and a device for repairing a fistula. Some versions of the device for cleaning a fistula comprise a rotary device with ah head configured to debride a fistula. Some versions of the device for cleaning comprise an abrasive catheter. Some versions of the device for cleaning comprise a plurality of abrasive beads. Some versions of the device for repairing a fistula comprise an implantable stent. Some versions of the device for repairing a fistula comprise an implantable mesh. Some versions of the device for repairing a fistula comprise a swab configured to deliver a medical fluid. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282381 | Therapeutic Cell Applicator Instrument with Modular Tips - A surgical device comprises a housing, a bioprocessing module, an end effector, and a pumping device. The bioprocessing module comprises media reservoirs, fluid conduits in communication with the reservoirs, and a port through which media is expelled. The end effector is configured for insertion into a lumen and delivering a tissue repair composition into that lumen. The end effector has at least one fluid conduit extending therethrough and at least one orifice in communication with the fluid conduit. The fluid conduit in the first end effector is in fluid communication with the port on the bioprocessing module. The pumping device is operable to urge a tissue repair composition comprising at least a portion of the contents of the media reservoirs through the fluid conduit of the first end effector such that the tissue repair composition is expelled from the at least one orifice. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282446 | Methods and Apparatus for Delivering Tissue Treatment Compositions to Stapled Tissue - A surgical stapler includes first and second tissue clamping members and a knife member. The first tissue clamping member is configured to receive a plurality of staples. The second tissue clamping member comprises an anvil configured to form the staples. A tissue treatment member is positionable between the first and second tissue clamping members. The tissue treatment member comprises a rupturable pouch or baffle that is configured to receive a medical fluid including at least one tissue cell. The tissue treatment member may have a spiral shape, an annular disc shape, or an elongate sleeve shape. The tissue treatment member may also include outwardly extending tabs. The tissue treatment member may also include an injection port. In use, the staples and/or the knife pierce the tissue treatment member to release at least a portion of the medical fluid held by the tissue treatment member. | 11-17-2011 |
Regina E. Dugan, Mclean, VA US
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| 20110149056 | System and Method for Event Mapping and Analysis - A system and method for event mapping and analysis utilizes a portable event logging device including a geo-locating device, a processor and a plurality of dedicated event logging keys associated with unique event states. In use, a user utilizes the dedicated event logging keys to record event state data, such as a positive detection of explosives residue. The event state data is recorded as an event specific data set with associated geographic location data from the geo-locating unit. Additional data, such as bar code data recorded by an indicia reader of the logging device, is stored with the event specific data set. A collection of event specific data sets is uploaded into a computer system where it is processed and presented in the form of a map to reveal patterns and trends in event states, such as the presence of explosives residue in a particular geographic region. | 06-23-2011 |
Stephen Dugan, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100322992 | Anti-Proliferative And Anti-Inflammatory Agent Combination For Treatment Of Vascular Disorders With An Implantable Medical Device - Drug-delivery systems such as drug-delivery stents having an anti-proliferative agent such as everolimus and an anti-flammatory agent such as clobetasol are provided. Also disclosed are methods of treating a vascular impairment such as restenosis or vulnerable plaque | 12-23-2010 |
Stephen Dugan, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20090286761 | Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Inflammatory Agent Combination for Treatment of Vascular Disorders with an Implantable Medical Device - A drug-delivery system is provided including at least 100 μg of everolimus and clobetasol, such that the ratio of everolimus to clobetasol is at least 10:1 (w/w) or the amount of everolimus by weight is at least 10 times more than clobetasol. The system can be a stent. Also provided a method of treating restenosis or vulnerable plaque of a blood vessel, the method includes locally administering to a patient a first drug selected from a group consisting of rapamycin (sirolimus), Biolimus A9, deforolimus, AP23572, tacrolimus, temsirolimus, pimecrolimus, zotarolimus (ABT-578), 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethylrapamycin (everolimus), 40-O-(3-hydroxy)propylrapamycin, 40-O-[2-(2-hydroxy)ethoxy]ethylrapamycin, 40-O-tetrazolylrapamycin and 40-epi-(N1-tetrazolyl)rapamycin, and locally administering to a patient a second drug consisting of clobetasol, wherein the minimum amount of the first drug that is locally administered is 100 μg, and wherein the ratio of the first drug to the second drug is, for example, 10:1 to 100:1 (w/w). | 11-19-2009 |