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Andrew Dustin Duke, Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20110232207 | Bridge - A tool designed using a support beam that attaches to the block foundation wall with brackets. A plurality of support screws can be adjusted laterally as needed to line up with the floor joists. Once the support screws are properly placed, they can be manually turned lifting the flooring system as warranted. This invention provides an alternative to disruptive repairs when rot is discovered. The design spans the affected area creating a bridge of support lifting the weight off the rotted area allowing repairs or replacement. The brackets, length of bridge and individual lifting mechanisms operate to level out the flooring in the living area of a home. | 09-29-2011 |
Andrew E. Duke, North Augusta, SC US
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| 20120123836 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING INTERNET TRAFFIC - A system and method for driving internet traffic to a coupon website is described. The website can provide low-cost, high traffic advertising to vendors by providing coupons. Traffic to the website can be enhanced by providing a variety of incentives. The incentives can include points, free prizes, and cash incentives. The site can be flexible and adaptable enabling vendors to change coupons and/or offers during the pendency of their contract. The site can be geographically limited to a small number of vendors to increase site demand and decrease vendor competition. The site can comprise a non-exclusive geographical site to increase traffic and improved economies of scale. The site can be divided into zones or areas to provide relevant information to consumers based on geographical, or other, data. The site can provide a variety of payment options including paying all or part of the listing fee with vendor coupons. | 05-17-2012 |
Anticio T. Duke, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100099483 | Gaming Machine Having Position Sensor For Mechanical Reel Modularity - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a display, a reel mounted for rotation relative to the display, the reel having a plurality of display symbols thereon, a plurality of light cups stationary relative to the display for illuminating symbols on the reel in the direction of the display, a sensor to detect the position of the light cups relative to the display and generate position information, and a controller in communication with the sensor operative to receive the position information from the sensor and determine the position of the light cups relative to the reel from the position information. | 04-22-2010 |
Austin R. Duke, Nashville, TN US
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| 20110172725 | NERVE STIMULATOR AND METHOD USING SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL SIGNALS - An apparatus and method for stimulating animal tissue (for example to trigger a nerve action potential (NAP) signal in a human patient) by application of both electrical and optical signals for treatment and diagnosis purposes. The application of an electrical signal before or simultaneously to the application of a NAP-triggering optical signal allows the use of a lower amount of optical power or energy than would otherwise be needed if an optical signal alone was used for the same purpose and effectiveness. The application of the electrical signal may precondition the nerve tissue such that a lower-power optical signal can be used to trigger the desired NAP, which otherwise would take a higher-power optical signal were the electric signal not applied. Some embodiments include an implanted nerve interface having a plurality of closely spaced electrodes placed transversely and/or longitudinally to the nerve and a plurality of optical emitters. | 07-14-2011 |
Charles Duke, Memphis, TN US
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| 20110257196 | COMPOUNDS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to novel compounds having anti-cancer activity, methods of making these compounds, and their use for treating cancer and drug-resistant tumors, e.g. melanoma, metastatic melanoma, drug resistant melanoma, prostate cancer and drug resistant prostate cancer. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120022121 | INDOLES, DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGS THEREOF AND USES THEREFOR - Indole derivatives and analogous compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are provided. Also provided are methods of using these compounds to inhibit tubulin polymerization in a cell associated with a proliferative disease or to treat cancer, metastatic cancer, resistant cancer or multidrug resistant cancer, including inter-alia: prostate cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, colon cancer and bladder cancer. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120071524 | COMPOUNDS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to novel compounds having anti-cancer activity, methods of making these compounds, and their use for treating cancer and drug-resistant tumors, e.g. melanoma, metastatic melanoma, drug resistant melanoma, prostate cancer and drug resistant prostate cancer. | 03-22-2012 |
Christopher J. Duke, Denver, CO US
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| 20080289905 | Retrieval and fall arrest system for manhole applications - A foldable hoist, fall-arrest and recovery system to be used in connection with a rectangular manhole guard having vertical posts at four corners of the guard including an upper structure having four elongated support members forming a pyramid shaped structure with the base of each of the support members being securely mounted to the top of a post on the manhole guard and the other ends of the support members being pivotally connected to an apex so that the upper structure can be folded for storage and shipment when disconnected from the base and means connected at the apex for raising and lowering workers and/or cargo into and out of the manhole or for arresting the fall or recovering a worker. | 11-27-2008 |
Christopher J. Duke, White Lake, MI US
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| 20080308588 | INTEGRATED SPARE TIRE CARRIER - A spare tire carrier for a vehicle may structurally entail a base, a mounting flange extending from the base, a vertical support post extending from the base, a light support post attached to the vertical support post, a threaded stud that engages a front surface of the base to support a spare tire. A tether, which may be secured to the base with a fastener, may lie largely concealed within the base and have additional studs or bolts which may protrude through a front surface of the base and further support a spare tire. A plurality of strength ribs may join the mounting flange and the base, while the base, the first mounting flange, vertical support post extending from the base, and plurality of strength ribs may be a single cast magnesium part. The tether may be of another high strength material. | 12-18-2008 |
Crystal J. Duke, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110091932 | Automated extraction and purification of samples using optical tweezers - An apparatus and method for purifying a forensic sample using an automated extraction and purification system includes optical tweezers; an input channel through which the sample is introduced; a chamber which receives the sample from the input channel; a collection channel through which selected particles of the sample are removed; and an output through which unselected particles of the sample are removed. At least one buffer input channel is provided. The input channel may allow sedimentation of the sample into the chamber by gravity. In another arrangement, the system includes an optical trapping system; a first channel through which the sample is introduced; a second channel through which buffer is introduced; wherein the optical tweezers are used to move selected particles of the sample from the first channel to the second channel. The selected particles may be sperm. The optical tweezers preferably utilize holographic optical trapping. | 04-21-2011 |
Daniel Duke, West Chester, OH US
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| 20100228092 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICES AND METHODS PROVIDING SEAL MOVEMENT IN PREDEFINED PATHS - Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. | 09-09-2010 |
Daniel Duke, Leeds, AL US
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| 20110191036 | DIRECT CONTACT FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A system for measuring forces from a rotating object is presented. In one aspect, the measurement system has a plurality of strain sensors that are configured to attach to the sidewall of a tire of a vehicle and measure the strain on the sidewall. The system can also have a data processor to relate the strain on the sidewall to the normal force exerted on the driving surface from the tire. | 08-04-2011 |
Daniel H. Duke, Franklin, OH US
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| 20110237901 | Trocar - A surgical access device, such as a trocar, is described. The trocar includes a first housing member selectively coupled to a second housing member, such as with a latching assembly, and a seal which can be compressed when the housing members are coupled together, the seal for preventing or reducing transverse escape of insufflation gas or other fluid from between the coupled together first and second members. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120059247 | ECHOGENIC NEEDLE FOR BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device comprises an elongate needle having a piercing tip, a lateral aperture, and one or more echogenic features. In some versions, a dimpled surface provides the one or more echogenic features. The dimples may be concave or convex. In some versions, the piercing tip comprises a blade, and the one or more echogenic features are provided by openings formed transversely through the blade. In some versions, the one or more echogenic features are provided by serrations of the blade. Such serrations may be jagged or rounded. In some versions, the piercing tip is multi-faceted, and the facets of the tip provide the one or more echogenic features. A coagulant may also be provided on the needle. The piercing tip of the needle may rotate relative to other portions of the needle to facilitate insertion of the needle in tissue. | 03-08-2012 |
David Duke, Fishers, IN US
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| 20110237918 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC GUIDELINES TO A PERSON HAVING DIABETES - A method is disclosed for providing therapeutic guidelines to a person having diabetes. The method comprises measuring a blood glucose (bG) level of the person for two or more days, wherein at least one bG measurement is taken per day, and the at least one daily bG measurement corresponds to one or more daily events for the person; recording the measured bG levels in a computing device; determining, by the computing device, whether the recorded bG levels are below, within, or above one or more predetermined bG ranges; an automatically providing, by the computing device, therapeutic guidelines to the person, based on whether the recorded bG levels are below, within, or above the one or more predetermined bG ranges. | 09-29-2011 |
David James Duke, Oregon, IL US
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| 20090317205 | Decking beam support bracket - A decking beam support bracket being removably attachable to vertical anchoring tracks installed in a cargo container. The decking beam support bracket comprises a durably rigid horizontal frame. Each end of the support bracket frame has inwardly tapered ends, whereby protecting cargo from the bracket during loading or unloading of the container. Various slots are formed into the length of the frame and spaced a short distance apart allowing a decking beam to be attached at varying intervals according to the length of the bracket. The bracket is attachable to the vertical anchoring tracks by having two securement members attached on the rear side of opposing ends of the bracket frame. A rail set and sliding mechanism for a single securement member is optionally employed on one end of the frame allowing the securement member to be horizontally adjustable for anchoring tracks being | 12-24-2009 |
David L. Duke, Fishers, IN US
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| 20110184267 | Methods And Systems For Processing Glucose Data Measured From A Person Having Diabetes - Methods and systems are disclosed for estimating a glucose level of a person having diabetes comprises. One method may comprise: receiving into a computing device a plurality of measured glucose results from a glucose sensor coupled to the person; using the computing device to analyze the plurality of measured glucose results with a probability analysis tool configured to determine a probability of glucose sensor accuracy based on the plurality of measured glucose results; and using the computing device to estimate a glucose level of the person with a recursive filter configured to estimate the glucose level based on the plurality of measured glucose results weighted with the probability of glucose sensor accuracy. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110313674 | INSULIN OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS AND TESTING METHODS WITH ADJUSTED EXIT CRITERION ACCOUNTING FOR SYSTEM NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH BIOMARKERS - Embodiments of a testing method for optimizing a therapy to a diabetic patient comprise collecting at least one sampling set of biomarker data, computing a probability distribution function, a hazard function, a risk function, and a risk value for the sampling set of biomarker data wherein, wherein the probability distribution function is calculated to approximate the probability distribution of the biomarker data, the hazard function is a function which yields higher hazard values for biomarker readings in the sampling set indicative of higher risk of complications, the risk function is the product of the probability distribution function and the hazard function, and the risk value is calculated by the integral of the risk function, minimizing the risk value by adjusting the diabetic patient's therapy, and exiting the testing method when the risk value for at least one sampling set is minimized to an optimal risk level. | 12-22-2011 |
Debra M. Duke, Denver, CO US
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| 20120014910 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH MENOPAUSE, HORMONAL VARIATIONS AND ARTHRITIS - The invention provides for compositions and methods of treating or ameliorating menopausal symptoms and/or symptoms associated with hormonal variations by administering granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). The invention also provides for compositions and methods of treating or ameliorating arthritis using G-CSF. | 01-19-2012 |
Derek A. Duke, Henderson, NV US
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| 20090181610 | Medical garment ventilation system - A medical garment ventilation system comprises a generally planar intake body having an intake face defining a plurality of intake ports spaced over the intake face, the intake body defining at least one outlet, the at least one outlet and one or more of the plurality of intake ports connected to one another by one or more passages through the body, at least one generally closed air flow path, the path having a first end in communication with at least one of the outlets of the intake body, and an air suction device for drawing air through the intake ports, through the intake body to the at least one closed air flow path, and along the at least one airflow path to an exhaust. | 07-16-2009 |
Doug Duke, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20100209049 | IMAGE PROFILE ANALYSIS (IPA) METHOD FOR PM FIBER ALIGNMENT - A method of aligning a polarization-maintaining optical fiber by image profile analysis is provided. The method of aligning a polarization-maintaining optical fiber may include analyzing the polarization-maintaining optical fiber by illuminating a side of the optical fiber; rotating the optical fiber at incremental rotation angles; obtaining an image profile of the optical fiber at each rotation angle such that a focal plane of the image profile is positioned within the optical fiber; measuring an image parameter at each rotation angle based on the respective image profile; and constructing a measured image parameter profile of the optical fiber as a function of rotation angle based on the measured image parameters. The method may also include constructing an approximated image parameter profile of the optical fiber as a function of rotation angle by curve-fitting a mathematical function to the measured image parameter profile. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110146071 | THERMAL ROUNDING SHAPED OPTICAL FIBER FOR CLEAVING AND SPLICING - A method of thermally rounding a section of a non-circular optical fiber is provided. The method includes heating the section of the optical fiber with a sweeping motion along a direction substantially parallel to an optical axis of the optical fiber by at least one of moving the optical fiber with respect to a heat source and moving the heat source with respect to the optical fiber, such that a cross-section of an inner cladding of the section of the optical fiber becomes substantially circular. | 06-23-2011 |
Douglas Duke, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20090162019 | SPLICED-ON CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD, SPLICER, AND CONNECTOR HOLDER FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a spliced-on connector system which includes a connector body, an incoming fiber which is spliced to the connector body, a splice sleeve which covers a splice point at which the incoming fiber is spliced to the connector body, and an extender tube which covers the splice sleeve. Also provided is a method of producing the spliced-on connector system; a holder including a depression which holds a connector body in a position in which the connector body is spliced to an incoming fiber, the holder being disposed inside a splicer which splices the connector body to the incoming fiber; and a splicer including a tube heater which heat-shrinks a splice sleeve over a splice point at which a connector body is spliced to an incoming fiber, the tube heater accommodating the connector holder which holds the connector body. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100065535 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A PLASMA FIELD - A method and associated apparatus for generating a plasma field, including: arranging the points of discharge of a plurality of electrodes into a plane, applying voltage to each electrode, providing at least one grounded electrode, and controlling the path between the electrodes and corresponding temperature of the plasma formed between the electrodes by controlling the signal and phase to the high voltage generators. | 03-18-2010 |
Douglas E. Duke, Hebron, CT US
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| 20080279695 | Enhanced turbine airfoil cooling - The ends of cooling air passages in turbine blades and/or vanes of a gas turbine engine are provided with turbulation promoters to enhance the cooling of such structures as inner and outer shrouds and the like to accommodate thermal loads thereon. | 11-13-2008 |
Douglas M. Duke, Spartanburg, SC US
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| 20110283526 | METHOD FOR TAUT SHEATH SPLICING OF ALL-DIELECTRIC SELF-SUPPORTING FIBER OPTIC CABLE - An apparatus for splicing a fiber optic cable comprises a clamp for clamping a first portion of a first fiber optic cable, a bail for connecting the clamp to a support structure, a splice closure for splicing a second portion of the first fiber optic cable to a second fiber optic cable, and means for connecting the splice closure to the bail. A method of splicing a fiber optic cable, using the apparatus is also included. | 11-24-2011 |
Eric Duke, Bronxville, NY US
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| 20090290070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE VIDEO PRODUCTION - The present invention describes systems and methods for remote video production. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a remote video production system including a first portal. The first portal includes a number of ports, the ports configured to receive taking place at a studio. Furthermore, the first portal includes a multiplexer configured to communication signals from equipment designed to capture a performance combine the communication signals into a transport stream. Additionally, the first portal includes at least one transmitter configured to transmit the transport stream to a location remote from the first portal. | 11-26-2009 |
Eric Wayne Duke, Marietta, GA US
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| 20090255848 | Korner keepers - Korner Keepers is a sticker having 3 cut outs at 12:00 o'clock, 4:00 o'clock and 8:00 o'clock. This apparatus is comprised of threaded laminated peel away stickers shaped especially for applying and conserving the corners of keepsake cardboard boxes as its name implies. The very middle and intact part of the self adhesive angel design is applied to the corner point of a box and the three flaps are pressed over the three outer periphery edges to facilitate improved reinforcement or repair of cardboard boxes containing items needed to be stored in their original, delicate packaging, such as games, puzzles, shoes, kits, etc., as the first functional embodiment. Further embodiments will include elongated stickers or sheets of same variation for light duty plastic and for the binders of paperback, hardback or school text books. | 10-15-2009 |
Harry Duke, Englewood, NJ US
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| 20080223920 | Interest bearing gift card mechanisms - An interest bearing gift card (“IBGC”) and related methods and systems are compatible with various credit and debit card networks and may be employed almost universally. An account associated with the IBGC is credited on a predetermined basis with transaction related credits reflecting an effective monetary return on amounts maintained in the IBGC account | 09-18-2008 |
James B. Duke, Katy, TX US
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| 20110197625 | Ergonomic Coolers - A cooler includes a body, a cover coupled to the body, and an extendable handle. The body includes a base, a first and second sidewall extending from the base and positioned to face one another, and a third and fourth sidewall extending from the base and positioned to face one another. The third and fourth sidewalls extend from the first sidewall to the second sidewall. The handle includes a first and second bar and a center bar extending from one end of the first bar to one end of the second bar. The handle is positionable in an extended position and a retracted position. In the retracted position, the horizontal component of the distance from the center bar to the fourth sidewall is less than when the positioned in the extended position. The handle is either slidably coupled or telescopically coupled to the first and second sidewalls. | 08-18-2011 |
James Richard John Duke US
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| 20110220028 | Milking Equipment and Method - A teat cup has a nozzle in a head portion of a flexible liner of the teat cup for delivering fluid internally of the teat cup. The nozzle is directed so as to discharge fluid towards the discharge end of the teat cup. When milking is terminated, treatment fluid is injected through the nozzle into the head portion of the liner just prior to and/or as the teat cup is being withdrawn from the teat and, the teat cup wipes the fluid down the teat so as substantially to coat the teat. When the teat cup falls into an inverted rest position, after take-off, the interior of the liner may be flushed and dried with disinfectant, water and compressed air discharged upwardly into the liner by the nozzle. The discharge end of the teat cup may be fitted with a shut-off valve which can be actuated to prevent ingress of treatment and cleansing fluids into the milk tubes during the treatment and cleansing cycle. | 09-15-2011 |
Jeffrey Duke, Murphy, TX US
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| 20110120964 | MEDIA RACK CONFIGURATION - A media rack system is disclosed that generally includes a rack configured to receive a plurality of components that are selectively connected via a plurality of media, e.g., optical fibers or any other wired communication link. An exemplary system may further include one or more media loop retention housings, which include a spool configured to selectively support one of the media, and a media loop retainer defined by the spool. The media loop retainer includes a predetermined radius for selectively retaining a loop of the media. The predetermined radius is greater than or equal to a minimum bend radius associated with the fiber. | 05-26-2011 |
Jeffrey A. Duke, Murphy, TX US
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| 20100085703 | Equipment Chassis Shield - An apparatus of an embodiment may include a network equipment chassis shield comprising a rectangular planar surface for mounting in front of a face of an equipment chassis, at least one supporting bracket for mounting the rectangular planar surface, and two or more fasteners for securing the rectangular planar surface to an anchoring structure. A first fastener may secure the rectangular planar surface to the at least one supporting bracket and a second fastener may secure the at least one supporting bracket to the anchoring structure. | 04-08-2010 |
Jeremy Duke, Henderson County, TN US
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| 20080284056 | MULTILAYER EXTRUDED SEAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH SEAL - An extruded multilayer seal member having an expanded temperature range and an improved compression set resistance wherein the seal member comprises a first fluoroelastomer as the inner layer of the multilayer seal member and a second elastomer as the outer layer of the multilayer seal member; and a method for manufacturing the multilayer seal member which comprises extruding a multilayer tubular structure, crosslinking the extruded multilayer tubular structure on a mandrel, cutting the multilayer tubular structure to provide a plurality of uniform seal members and recovering the seal members, are described. | 11-20-2008 |
Jodie Duke, Newark, DE US
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| 20100022615 | ACTIVATED CYTOTOXIC COMPOUNDS FOR ATTACHMENT TO TARGETING MOLECULES FOR THE TREATMENT OF MAMMALIAN DISEASE CONDITIONS - Activated cytotoxic compounds are described for attachment to targeting molecules for the treatment of a mammalian disease condition which comprise, an activator, a spacer linker, a linker (e.g., self-immolative), and a cytotoxic drug selected from the group consisting of AMINO-SUBSTITUTED (E)-2,6-DIALKOXYSTYRYL 4-SUBSTITUTED BENZYLSULFONES, AMINO-AND-HYDROXY SUBSTITUTED STYRYLSULFONANILIDES, and SUBSTITUTED PHENOXY- AND PHENYLTHIO-STYRYLSULFONE DERIVATIVES. Activated cytotoxic compound attached to a targeting molecule are described wherein the targeting molecule is selected from the group consisting essentially of an antibody, a receptor, a ligand, a cytokine, a hormone, and a signal transduction molecule. The invention is further directed to a method of treatment of disease conditions. | 01-28-2010 |
John Duke, Providence, RI US
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| 20090188506 | INTEGRAL VALVE EFFECT RESPIRATOR - A respirator comprises: a nose and mouth covering porous filter body and a flexible restraining device arranged so that the body may pivot in a transverse plane about its nose contact portion, and the restraining device attaches to the body at positions where its restraining force imparts torque in the body about said nose contact portion so that the chin contact portion of said body bears against the user's chin. | 07-30-2009 |
John Hincks Duke, Providence, RI US
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| 20120013128 | Hydrokinetic turbine for low velocity currents - A hydrokinetic turbine is adapted to slow water energy conversion to avoid adverse environmental impact on tidal flushing. It combines a large bulbous upstream hub with a peripheral array of current deflectors downstream of the hub. The deflectors are analogous to delta plane wings at high angle of attack, but here are oriented to cause both tangential and radially inwards angular acceleration of ambient flow. Torque develops in reaction to these angular accelerations, in contrast to Bernoulli effect lift on high aspect ratio foil sections that require high surface flow speeds. The fluid accelerations further combine to form a vortex in the turbine's turbulent wake, which draws additional water through the deflector array. In one embodiment, the deflectors' support members pivot about their inner ends in the mode of a rotary kite that may economically project a resilient structure over a very large area. In another embodiment, the entire turbine may submerge to permit passage of deep draft commercial shipping traffic. | 01-19-2012 |
Joseph R. Duke, Elizabethtown, KY US
Keith Duke, Cleveland, OH US
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| 20080319548 | Artificial disc - An artificial disc includes an intermediate section which is disposed between upper and lower retainers. The intermediate section includes a first portion which resists rotation of one of the retainers, for example, the upper retainer, from a first position to a second position. A second portion of the intermediate section of the artificial disc resists rotation of the upper retainer from the second position to a third position. The second portion of the intermediate section of the artificial disc is ineffective to provide significant resistance to relative rotation between the retainers during rotation of the upper retainer relative to the lower retainer from the first position to the second position. The artificial disc may be provided with projections which engage protrusions on the intermediate section to resist rotation of the upper retainer relative to the lower retainer from the second position to the third position. | 12-25-2008 |
Leslie P. Duke, Silver Creek, GA US
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| 20100173117 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN PREPARING A BALLISTIC MATERIAL - Polymeric compositions for use in preparing a ballistic material and ballistic materials capable of absorbing incoming projectiles prepared from the polymeric material are disclosed The resulting ballistic materials are also disclosed The materials have sufficient elasticity so that the polymer or polymer blend does not shatter when stuck with a high-velocity projectile The polymer blends ideally have one or more of the following physical properties—a) a modulus of elasticity in the range of around 12,500 psi and around 19,000-psi, b) a max stress psi in the range of around 545 and around 985, and c) a tensile strength in the range of around 3 50 ft-lbflιn and around 11 OO ft-lbf/ιn The thickness of the ballistic material is at least around 3 inches, with a size of around 4-5 inches square or diameter | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100282060 | MODULAR POLYMERIC PROJECTILE ABSORBING ARMOR - A building block for constructing a projectile absorbing armor. The building block has at least one interlocking male connector and at least one female connector. The interlocking male connector and said female connector are sized for interlocking engagement. The invention is also generally directed to a structure having projectile absorbing armor having at least two building blocks in interlocking engagement. The building blocks are constructed from projectile resistant material and may have various features to prevent the passage of a projectile through the block. | 11-11-2010 |
Martin Huynh Duke, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090185508 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTIONAL NETWORKING TOPOLOGY MANAGEMENT - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product to managing links in a network. A directional link management system comprises a network manager, a router, a situational awareness database, a neighbor discovery module, a topology manager, and a data link manager. The network manager provides performance parameters for a wireless network. The router routes information to neighbor nodes provides information about links between nodes in the wireless network environment. The situational awareness database stores information about the nodes. The neighbor discovery module detects a presence of a new node. The topology manager identifies a set of links for a node using the set of performance parameters, information about the links, and information about the nodes. The data link manager manages the identified links. | 07-23-2009 |
Philip Duke, Columbus, GA US
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| 20090233060 | Camouflage and similar patterns and techniques for creating such patterns - Camouflage and other patterns and techniques for creating and using such patterns are disclosed. Many of the disclosed patterns and pattern-creation techniques avoid creating the “black blob” effect that renders many existing camouflage patterns ineffective at a distance. Certain disclosed patterns have elements that cause the patterns to look non-distinct up close, but to appear more defined when viewed at a distance. Clothing, guns, vehicles, and other articles having such a pattern may better blend with the surrounding environment both close up and when viewed at a distance. An exemplary pattern comprises single-color shapes sized and/or having other characteristics such that, when viewed from a distance, the single-color shapes form groupings that appear to be larger distinct shapes rather than a blobbed together single color or uniform pattern. When viewed from a distance, for example, a camouflage pattern may look like a combination of leaves, trees, rocks, or natural elements. | 09-17-2009 |
Ralph M. Duke, Lapeer, MI US
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| 20100004084 | Variable speed belt - A variable speed belt comprising an elastomeric body, a tensile cord disposed within the elastomeric body and extending in an endless direction, a cog extending from the body, the cog comprising opposing flanks, each flank comprises a first planar surface describing an included angle (α), the first planar surface engageable with a sheave, each flank comprises a second planar surface disposed toward a cog tip describing an included angle (β); and included angle (α) is not equal to the included angle (β). | 01-07-2010 |
Ralph Michael Duke, Lapeer, MI US
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| 20110070989 | CVT Belt - A vulcanized rubber CVT belt in the form of an endless V-belt having a belt body with angled sides, a tensile cord layer of helically spiraled tensile cord embedded in the belt body, an overcord rubber layer, and an undercord rubber layer, wherein the tensile cord is a twisted, single-tow bundle of continuous-filament, carbon fiber impregnated with an adhesive treatment and/or overcoated with adhesive compatible with the rubber of the tensile cord layer. The tow may be 18K. The carbon fiber may have a filament diameter of from about 6.0 to about 6.4-micron, a tensile modulus of from about 200 to about 300 GPa, an elongation at break of from about 1.9% to about 2.3%. | 03-24-2011 |
Raymond William Duke, Spring Grove, IL US
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| 20090023377 | Vent system insert apparatus and method for installation - In one form, a vent system is provided that can be mounted to a structure to provide for air flow either into or out of the structure. The vent system comprising one or more covers and at least one bottom flange in which the bottom flange defines a hole or opening. The cover is positioned over the opening and further defines the space between the cover and the flange to provide for air to travel either into or out of the opening. One or more inserts may be positioned within the opening or within other spaces defined by the cover and bottom flange to assist in minimizing the amount of moisture, snow or other foreign objects from entering the vent system. | 01-22-2009 |
Richard C. Duke, Denver, CO US
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| 20090074805 | Yeast-based Therapeutic for Chronic Hepatitis C Infection - Disclosed are compositions, including vaccines, and methods for vaccinating an animal against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and for treating or preventing hepatitis C viral infection in an animal. The invention includes a variety of novel HCV fusion proteins that can be used directly as a vaccine or in conjunction with a yeast-based vaccine vehicle to elicit an immune response against HCV in an animal. The invention also includes the use of the HCV fusion gene and protein described herein in any diagnostic or therapeutic protocol for the detection and/or treatment or prevention of HCV infection. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090304741 | Yeast-Dendritic Cell Vaccines and Uses Thereof - Disclosed is a vaccine that includes a dendritic cell loaded with a yeast vehicle and antigen. Also disclosed are methods of making the vaccine and using the vaccine to elicit cellular and humoral immune responses in a mammal. Additionally, a method to elicit an immune response by administration of a yeast vehicle and an antigen that is not complexed to the yeast vehicle is disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100150963 | Yeast-Based Therapeutic for Chronic Hepatitis C Infection - Disclosed are compositions, including vaccines, and methods for vaccinating an animal against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and for treating or preventing hepatitis C viral infection in an animal. The invention includes a variety of novel HCV fusion proteins that can be used directly as a vaccine or in conjunction with a yeast-based vaccine vehicle to elicit an immune response against HCV in an animal. The invention also includes the use of the HCV fusion gene and protein described herein in any diagnostic or therapeutic protocol for the detection and/or treatment or prevention of HCV infection. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100196411 | Yeast-Based Vaccine for Inducing an Immune Response - The invention provided herein relates to vaccines that can be tailored to achieve a desired immune response. Some compositions provided herein are used for preferentially eliciting a humoral immune response while other compositions are useful for preferentially eliciting a cell-mediated response. Combinations of vaccine compositions are also useful for eliciting both types of responses and/or for modulating the type of immune response elicited. The invention also provides methods for eliciting an immune response in an individual by administering the compositions disclosed herein. These immune responses are useful for protecting an individual from various types of diseases, infections, and undesirable conditions. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110256098 | IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION - Disclosed are uses of immunotherapeutic compositions in combination with Standard of Care (SOC), or interferon therapy combined with anti-viral therapy, for the improved treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and related conditions, including liver function. The compositions, kits and uses of the invention, as compared to the use of SOC therapy alone: improves the rate of early response to therapy as measured by early virologic markers (e.g., RVR and EVR), enlarges the pool of patients who will have sustained responses to therapy over the long term, offers shortened courses of therapy for certain patients, enables “rescue” of patients who are non-responders or intolerant to SOC therapy, improves liver function and/or reduces liver damage in patients, and enables the personalization of HCV therapy for a patient, which can result in dose sparing, improved patient compliance, reduced side effects, and improved long term therapeutic outcomes. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120014910 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH MENOPAUSE, HORMONAL VARIATIONS AND ARTHRITIS - The invention provides for compositions and methods of treating or ameliorating menopausal symptoms and/or symptoms associated with hormonal variations by administering granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). The invention also provides for compositions and methods of treating or ameliorating arthritis using G-CSF. | 01-19-2012 |
Robert Duke, Maplewood, MN US
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| 20100211406 | NATURALLY EXPRESSED MEDICAL PROCEDURE DESCRIPTIONS GENERATED VIA SYNCHRONIZED DIAGRAMS AND MENUS - A computing device-based system and method are described for generating a medical procedure description recorded into the system by a physician. The system and method manipulate a set of database records comprising medical content which is naturally descriptive of clinical procedures and clinically accurate diagrams which are naturally descriptive to document a medical procedure. To support the generation of a set of said medical procedure descriptions, the system and method provide interchangeable, connected, ontologically-based medical procedure database cartridges of medical content terms, rules, and diagrams that naturally describe constrained procedure representations for clinical procedure descriptions. | 08-19-2010 |
Robert T. Duke, Waxahachie, TX US
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| 20110232578 | Absorbent Pad Containing Corrugate - Absorbent pads comprising a filler material containing reclaimed pre-consumer cellulosic fluff and super absorbent polymer, preferably in combination with reclaimed corrugate filler as a supplemental absorbent. A method for making the subject training pads is also disclosed. | 09-29-2011 |
Ronald J. Duke, Centerville, OH US
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| 20100021054 | METHOD FOR COLLECTING DATA FOR COLOR MEASUREMENTS FROM A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE OR SYSTEM - A method for providing an intensity or brightness measurement using a digital image-capturing device comprising: selecting a target area within a field of view of the image-capturing device, the target area containing pixels; measuring the intensity or brightness of pixels in a target area; accumulating the intensity or brightness values of the pixels in the target area; and determining a pixel value representative of the intensity or brightness of the pixels in the target area. A device for making color measurements comprising an image-capture device, a processor or logic device, and a memory location for accumulating color data, and the processor or logic device is programmed to perform color measurements by accumulating the data for pixels located in the target area in memory, and determining a representative color value. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100272354 | METHOD FOR COLLECTING DATA FOR COLOR MEASUREMENTS FROM A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE OR SYSTEM - A method for providing an intensity or brightness measurement using a digital image-capturing device comprising: selecting a target area within a field of view of the image-capturing device, the target area containing pixels; determining the brightness of pixels in the target area; accumulating the brightness values of the pixels in the target area; and determining a pixel value representative of the pixels in the target area. A device for making color measurements comprising an image-capture device, a processor or logic device, and a memory location for accumulating color data, and the processor or logic device is programmed to perform color measurements by accumulating the data for pixels located in the target area in memory, and determining a representative color value. | 10-28-2010 |
Shirley Duke, Ocala, FL US
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| 20090214715 | Novel cookie icing, and methods of making and using same - This invention provides a decorative icing comprising (a) sugar in an amount of between 65% and 85% by weight; (b) water in an amount of between 8% and 16% by weight; (c) corn syrup in an amount of between 1.5% and 7% by weight; and (d) a gum blend in an amount of between 0.3% and 1% by weight, the gum blend comprising, in descending order of amount, gum arabic, propylene glycol alginate and xanthan gum; wherein the icing is ready to use, flowable, protein-free, and hardens after exposure to air. This invention also provides related articles of manufacture, kits, and methods for making and using the instant icing. | 08-27-2009 |
Stephanie Duke, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20080300719 | DRUG DISPENSING CONTROL SYSTEM - A drug dispensing control system and a drug dispensing unit are disclosed. The drug dispensing control system includes a prescription filling system and a drug dispensing unit. The drug dispensing unit is configured to interface with the prescription filling system. The drug dispensing unit includes a canister configured to receive a prescribed amount of medication from the prescription filling system. The canister includes a single dose dispensing mechanism. The drug dispensing unit also includes circuitry configured to allow access to a dose of the medication at a predetermined interval. In certain aspects, the drug dispensing unit is approximately handheld-sized. | 12-04-2008 |
Stephen O. Duke, Oxford, MS US
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| 20100190849 | Novel Clerodanes and Methods for Repelling Arthropods - A method for repelling arthropods involving treating a subject or an object with an arthropod repelling composition containing an arthropod repelling effective amount of at least one clerodane of the formula | 07-29-2010 |
Steven Duke, Edmonds, WA US
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| 20120016279 | CPR CHEST COMPRESSION MACHINE STOPPING TO DETECT PATIENT RECOVERY - Embodiments of the present concept are directed to CPR chest compression machines that include a sensor to detect a parameter about a patient, such as an indication of patient recovery, and include a processor that determines whether to cease series of successive compressions on the patient in response to the detected parameter. | 01-19-2012 |
Steven B. Duke, Bothell, WA US
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| 20100023076 | POST-DOWNLOAD PATIENT DATA PROTECTION IN A MEDICAL DEVICE - The disclosure describes techniques for protecting patient data stored in a medical device, such as an external defibrillator. The patient data may be transferred, or downloaded, from the medical device to another device, such as to a computing device for storage or analysis. In response to the download, the medical device may protect the patient data so that at least subset of users can no longer access the patient data. Patient data may be protected by modifying the data form, encrypting the data, moving the data to another memory module, password protecting the patient data, or modifying an access control list associated with the patient data. While the patient data may also be deleted as a technique for protecting the data, not deleting the data may allow the data to be recovered at a later time by an authorized user, i.e., a user not part of the subset. | 01-28-2010 |
Timothy C. Duke, Provo, UT US
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| 20080241293 | Radial Compression Element for a HTHP Cartridge - A cartridge assembly for connection to a frame of a high temperature, high pressure press, having an anvil at a front end of a cylindrical body of the cartridge and a hydraulic chamber within the body adapted to apply axial pressure to the anvil. A radial compression element is disposed around an outer diameter of the body and is adapted to limit radial expansion of the body proximate the hydraulic chamber. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110200840 | CYLINDER WITH POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND INTERIOR - A rigid composite structure includes a tubular body made from a metallic material and having a first bore formed therein along a longitudinal axis, and one or more segments formed from a super hard material disposed within the first bore. Each segment has a hole formed in the center thereof, and the segments may be positioned end-to-end and adjacent to one another to align the center holes about the longitudinal axis and form a second bore. The segments can be held under compression within the first bore of the tubular body. The segments may be made of super hard materials such as natural diamond, synthetic diamond, polycrystalline diamond, single crystalline | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110296730 | Rigid Composite Structure with a Superhard Interior Surface - A rigid composite structure has a first bore formed in a metallic material and a second bore formed by a super hard interior segment or segments disposed within the first bore. Each segment may be lined adjacent to one another and held under compression within the first bore. The segments may be made of super hard materials such as natural diamond, synthetic diamond, polycrystalline diamond, single crystalline diamond, cubic boron nitrate or other superhard composite materials which exhibit low thermal expansion rates and are generally chemically inert. The resultant rigid composite structure may possess higher tolerances to high pressures and high temperatures within the second bore. | 12-08-2011 |
Trisha Evans Duke, Marietta, GA US
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| 20090255848 | Korner keepers - Korner Keepers is a sticker having 3 cut outs at 12:00 o'clock, 4:00 o'clock and 8:00 o'clock. This apparatus is comprised of threaded laminated peel away stickers shaped especially for applying and conserving the corners of keepsake cardboard boxes as its name implies. The very middle and intact part of the self adhesive angel design is applied to the corner point of a box and the three flaps are pressed over the three outer periphery edges to facilitate improved reinforcement or repair of cardboard boxes containing items needed to be stored in their original, delicate packaging, such as games, puzzles, shoes, kits, etc., as the first functional embodiment. Further embodiments will include elongated stickers or sheets of same variation for light duty plastic and for the binders of paperback, hardback or school text books. | 10-15-2009 |
William D. Duke, Kingwood, TX US
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| 20080296216 | Decontamination of process streams - A method for removing contaminants from a process stream that includes the use of reticulated material to filter the process stream in a vessel located upstream of a process unit. The reticulated material can be used with other conventional filter media within the vessel. | 12-04-2008 |