Inventors list

Assignees list

Classification tree browser

Top 100 Inventors

Top 100 Assignees

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Barren US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110117252	Process for the preparation of tetrahydroisohumulone compositions - A process for preparing tetrahydroisohumulone compositions from a hop extract, which process provides an improvement over the extant art, and provides a tetrahydroisohumulone preparation of high yield and purity, which tetrahydroisohumulone preparation exhibits excellent physical stability, and is essentially free from undesirable lupulones, fatty acids, hop oils and degradation compounds.	05-19-2011

Elizabeth Bartosz, Cape Canaveral, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085234	MINE DETECTION - An integrated mine detection system includes a ground penetrating metal detector and a ground penetrating radar detector. The integrated mine detection system includes an integrated search device housing a radio-wave transmitter of the radar detector and a coil of the metal detector. The radio-wave transmitter includes an antenna. The integrated search device includes a radio-wave receiver in the form of a pair of receiving antennas.	04-08-2010

Elizabeth Blankschaen, Broadview Heights, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090163619	Waterborne Coatings With Improved Early Water Blushing And Chemical Resistance - This invention relates to waterborne coatings with enhanced early water blushing resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion to substrates. These waterborne coatings can be paints, varnishes, and water sealers that offer excellent early water blushing as well as. excellent resistance to common household chemicals, such as gasoline, motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, household cleaners, window cleaning fluids, antifreeze, and the like.	06-25-2009

Elizabeth Boeggeman, Bethesda, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080199905	Catalytic Domains Of Beta(1,4)-Galactosyltransferase I Having Altered Metal Ion Specificity - Disclosed are mutants of galactosyltransferases that can catalyze formation of oligosaccharides in the presence of magnesium; mutants of galactosyltransferases having altered donor and acceptor specificity which can catalyze formation of oligosaccharides in the presence of magnesium; methods and compositions that can be used to synthesize oligosaccharides; methods for increasing the immunogenicity of an antigen; and methods to stabilize platelets.	08-21-2008
20110064663	BETA 1,4-GALACTOSYLTRANSFERASES WITH ALTERED DONOR AND ACCEPTOR SPECIFICITIES, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates generally to beta (1,4)-galactosyltransferase I mutants having altered donor and acceptor specificities, and methods of use thereof. In addition, the invention relates to methods for synthesizing oligosaccharides using the beta (1,4)-galactosyltransferase I mutants and to using the beta (1,4)-galactosyltransferase I mutants to conjugate agents, such as therapeutic agents or diagnostic agents, to acceptor molecules.	03-17-2011

Elizabeth Boyd (nee Reynolds), Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090156068	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMS - A hybrid propulsion and energy management system for use in marine vessels and other variable demand propulsion applications monitors and draws energy from various energy sources dynamically to implement multiple operating modes and provide efficient system operation across a range of propulsive demands, altering the operation and output of various energy sources in response to propulsive load demands, hotel loads and auxiliary energy demands. The propulsion system incorporates at least two propulsive sources, including at least one main propulsive engine and at least one motor-generator unit arranged to drive a common output shaft, and the energy management system dynamically shifts operation of each of the two sources to satisfy propulsive demands. The main propulsive engine and the motor-generator unit are capable of driving the common output shaft both independently and simultaneously. The motor-generator unit(s) are available to operate either as a motor driving the output shaft or as a generator supplying energy to the energy distribution system.	06-18-2009

Elizabeth Brealey, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100121863	SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR COSTING USER-DEFINED FUNCTIONS AND METHODS IN A DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system, method, and computer-readable medium for the calculation of execution time estimates of user defined functions/user defined methods are provided. The execution of a UDF or UDM is timed several times at the time of the UDF/UDM creation, and an average execution time of the UDF/UDM is obtained. The resulting average execution time is then stored in a data dictionary where the optimizer may consult this value to factor it into the cost of execution of a query.	05-13-2010

Elizabeth Bruck-Heimer, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100254996	SYNERGISTIC TREATMENT OF CELLS THAT EXPRESS EPHA2 AND ERBB2 - The present invention relates to methods of treating hyperproliferative cells that express EphA2 and ErbB2. The present invention further relates to methods of selecting patient populations for treatment methodologies.	10-07-2010

Elizabeth Bullitt, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080247622	Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products For Hierarchical Registration Between a Blood Vessel and Tissue Surface Model For a Subject and a Blood Vessel and Tissue Surface Image For the Subject - Methods, systems, and computer program products for hierarchical registration (	10-09-2008

Elizabeth B. Vadas, Dorval CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090214602	ORAL DOSAGE FORMS INCLUDING AN ANTIPLATELET AGENT AND AN ENTERICALLY COATED ACID INHIBITOR - The present disclosure provides oral dosage forms comprising an antiplatelet agent and an enterically coated acid inhibitor, as well as methods of treating subjects with an antiplatelet agent and an enterically coated acid inhibitor.	08-27-2009

Elizabeth Castillo Martinez, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110086995	CO-CRYSTALLIZABLE DIACETYLENIC MONOMER COMPOSITIONS, CRYSTAL PHASES AND MIXTURES, AND RELATED METHODS - Solid polymerizable diacetylenic monomer compositions, including compositions co-crystallized from a diversity of solvent systems under diverse cooling conditions, can exhibit diffraction patterns associated with the color development reactivities of the compositions. High reactivity compositions are disclosed and high reactivity and low reactivity phases can be identified. A low angle powder X-ray diffraction peak can indicate the presence of one or more crystal phases in a composition. A fingerprint region can exhibit fingerprint patterns of diffraction peaks associated with different reactivities. Information about polymerization of the diacetylenic monomers is disclosed using	04-14-2011

Elizabeth Cerullo, Hoboken, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100137677	METHOD FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF PARASTOMAL HERNIAS - A method and device for preventing or treating parastomal hernia is provided. The method can include positioning a graft material between a rectus sheath and a rectus abdominus muscle surrounding a stoma.	06-03-2010

Elizabeth Charuvastra, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080288281	System and method for submitting medication claims by point-of-care physicians - A system for submitting a claim for a dispensed medication to a patient by a point-of-care physician including means acquiring at least one of the group consisting of a national practitioner number and a non pharmacy dispensing number for the point-of-care physician; means for displaying to a user a selection of data fields relating to the claim; means for inputting into the data fields data relating to the claim including the at least one of the group consisting of the national practitioner identifier number and the non pharmacy dispensing number; means for transmitting to a logic switch the claim containing the at least one of the group consisting of a national practitioner identifier number and a non pharmacy dispensing number identifying the point-of-care physician for determining the processor for the claim; means for determining the pathway for the claim based on a type of payor associated with the patient; means for processing the claim containing the at least one of the group consisting of a national practitioner identifier number and a non pharmacy dispensing number to identify the point-of-care physician; and responsive to the means for processing, means for transmitting to the point-of-care physician an adjudication regarding the claim.	11-20-2008

Elizabeth Chesnutt US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080273644	SYNCHRONIZATION AND SEGMENT TYPE DETECTION METHOD FOR DATA TRANSMISSION VIA AN AUDIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for asynchronous data communication over a cellular communications network that allows the transmission of different types of data frames over a voice channel using a vocoder. The data frames include a synchronization signal and data segment, with the synchronization signal being selected in accordance with an attribute of the data segment so that, upon receipt of the data frame, the synchronization signal can be used by the demodulating modem to determine not only where the data segment begins, but also to identify what type of data segment is in the received data frame. The synchronization signals used have low cross-correlation and an auto-correlation function that approximates a unit impulse function to provide reliable transmission through the vocoder.	11-06-2008

Elizabeth Delamater, Greenwich, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166919	SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A SECURITY DEPOSIT FACILITATES A TRANSACTION IN WHICH A BENEFIT IS APPLIED IN EXCHANGE FOR PERFORMANCE OF A TASK - Methods, computer readable media and systems are described wherein a security deposit is used to facilitate a transaction with a customer. In an embodiment, a process includes receiving an indication that a customer is interested in making a purchase during a transaction from a merchant, and transmitting an offer for a benefit to be applied to the transaction in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer and a security deposit. The task is associated with a subsidy provider other than the merchant. The method also includes providing the offer to the customer, receiving the security deposit, applying the benefit to the transaction before performance of the task, and returning at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer based on the performance of the task. For example, a subsidy provider may offer to apply a subsidy amount to a transaction involving the purchase of a lawn mower in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer such as test driving a new car. It is also arranged for the customer to provide a security deposit. When the customer performs the task by test driving the car, arrangements are then made to return at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer.	07-07-2011

Elizabeth Delamater, Lane Scott Afb, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100004986	SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A SECURITY DEPOSIT FACILITATES A TRANSACTION IN WHICH A BENEFIT IS APPLIED IN EXCHANGE FOR PERFORMANCE OF A TASK - Methods, computer readable media and systems are described wherein a security deposit is used to facilitate a transaction with a customer. In an embodiment, a process includes receiving an indication that a customer is interested in making a purchase during a transaction from a merchant, and transmitting an offer for a benefit to be applied to the transaction in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer and a security deposit. The task is associated with a subsidy provider other than the merchant. The method also includes providing the offer to the customer, receiving the security deposit, applying the benefit to the transaction before performance of the task, and returning at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer based on the performance of the task. For example, a subsidy provider may offer to apply a subsidy amount to a transaction involving the purchase of a lawn mower in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer such as test driving a new car. It is also arranged for the customer to provide a security deposit. When the customer performs the task by test driving the car, arrangements are then made to return at least a portion of the security deposit to the customer.	01-07-2010

Elizabeth Denlea, Wading River, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100042868	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DATA SERVICES VIA A NETWORK - A method and system are provided for performing an activity. Accordingly, an activity to be performed is determined, a stored hierarchy is examined indicating a first alternate component for performing the activity first and a second alternate component for performing the activity if the first alternate component fails. The first alternate component is invoked to perform the activity, and when a failure of the first alternate component to perform the activity is detected, the second alternate component is invoked to perform the activity. A revised hierarchy is stored indicating that the second alternate component is to be invoked to perform the activity before the first alternate component is invoked to perform the activity.	02-18-2010

Elizabeth D'Errco, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110060666	Presentation of Information or Representations Pertaining to Digital Products Available for Digital Distribution - Improved methods, systems, graphical user interfaces and computer program code for presenting representations or information concerning digital products are disclosed. The representations of digital products can serve to promote certain digital products at an online digital product distribution site. Information concerning a particular digital product can be rapidly accessible from a displayed page at an online digital product distribution site referencing a plurality of different digital products. According to one aspect, a plurality of representations (e.g., images) can be dynamically presented to facilitate access to corresponding digital product information. The representations being presented can be automatically changed on a periodic basis, unless user interaction requests otherwise. According to another aspect, digital product information can be presented in an overlay window that can be initiated by a user and present relevant information concerning a digital product. Advantageously, digital product information can be quickly presented to a user without having to navigate to a new page of an online distribution site.	03-10-2011

Elizabeth Dobisz, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090059430	FABRICATING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA ON PATTERNED SEED LAYERS - Patterned media and associated methods of fabrication are provided in which vertical magnetic grains are grown on a patterned seed layer. The patterned seed layer includes a matrix of islands of a first seed material. Each island of first seed material is separated from other islands by a region of second seed material. The first seed material is selected to initiate growth of magnetic material, and the second seed material is selected to initiate growth of non-magnetic material. Subsequently, magnetic material is grown on the first seed material and non-magnetic material is grown on the second seed material. Deposition may be simultaneously. The magnetic and non-magnetic materials form well-defined vertical columns over the first and second seed materials respectively. Thus, each island behaves as an isolated magnetic unit, which switches independently from its neighbor units, which are magnetically separated by the non-magnetic material.	03-05-2009
20100273028	FABRICATING MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIA ON PATTERNED SEED LAYERS - Patterned media and associated methods of fabrication are provided in which vertical magnetic grains are grown on a patterned seed layer. The patterned seed layer includes a matrix of islands of a first seed material. Each island of first seed material is separated from other islands by a region of second seed material. The first seed material is selected to initiate growth of magnetic material, and the second seed material is selected to initiate growth of non-magnetic material. Subsequently, magnetic material is grown on the first seed material and non-magnetic material is grown on the second seed material. Deposition may be simultaneously. The magnetic and non-magnetic materials form well-defined vertical columns over the first and second seed materials respectively. Thus, each island behaves as an isolated magnetic unit, which switches independently from its neighbor units, which are magnetically separated by the non-magnetic material.	10-28-2010

Elizabeth Driebe, Flagstaff, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100267039	METHOD OF DIFFERENTIATING COCCIDIOIDES SPECIES - The invention pertains to methods and kits useful in the identification of and differentiation between	10-21-2010
20110092385	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO DETECT INFLUENZA VARIANTS - Methods and kits used in the detection of variants of the Influenza virus are disclosed, including variants that are resistant to treatment with antiviral compositions.	04-21-2011

Elizabeth Drotleff, Worthington, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100093966	Readily Deinkable Toners - Broadly the invention provides for a deinkable toner composition, an image made with the deinkable toner, and a method for making the toner including a coloring agent; a thermoplastic polymer; and a protein. In another embodiment the toner includes a coloring agent and a thermoplastic polymer where the protein has been incorporated into the polymer itself. In typical embodiments the protein is derived from soybeans but may be from other plant or animal sources. Typically the toner has a positive triboelectric charge of between about 10 to about 40 microCoulomb/g, or a negative triboelectric charge of between about 10 to about 40 microCoulomb/g.	04-15-2010

Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275903	FLEXIBLE INTERFACE USING SCALABLE VECTOR GRAPHICS WITH METALEVEL PALETTE - The present invention provides a method and system of storing information for drawing an object on a computer system that includes providing a palette file that includes a set of first labels matched with numerical values, tagging a vector graphics file for drawing the object with second labels, translating the second labels into one or more of the first labels, and plugging in values stored in the palette file associated with the translated second labels into the tagged vector graphics file.	11-06-2008
20080276170	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND ARRANGING STATUS GADGETS IN A SMALL DISPLAY AREA - A system and method for persistently providing at least one status notification regarding a device component or application on an electronic system or device is provided. A selectable status notification icon (status gadget) is assigned for each of a number of applications and/or components for which status is monitored, each status notification icon reflecting changes in the monitored status. The status gadgets are persistently displayed in a user interface on the display screen of the electronic system or device. A contextual dialog is also displayed when a status gadget is selected.	11-06-2008
20080276194	METHOD OF EXPOSING FULLY EDITABLE TEXT FIELDS ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for fully exposing fully editable text fields on a mobile device is disclosed. The text fields are configured for flags where the flags indicate the type of content stored in the text fields. The method includes assigning a third flag to a disclose property where the disclose property configures the display of editable text in the text field and exposing the text fields according to the third flag.	11-06-2008
20080281836	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND NAVIGATING CONTENT ON A ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method for displaying and navigating content on a electronic device is disclosed. The system and method provides information describing files stored in one or more memory units in a electronic device by first cataloging file metadata residing at a plurality of memory units into a corresponding plurality of databases. The system and method then aggregates the file metadata cataloged in the plurality of databases into a single list, and delivers the aggregated file metadata list to an application running on the electronic device.	11-13-2008
20080282205	UNIFIED LAUNCHER USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING MULTIPLE DISPARATE ENVIRONMENTS ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A unified launcher user interface system and method for integrating a plurality of applications in different runtime environments on an electronic device, for example a mobile device is disclosed. The unified launcher user interface system includes a user interface presenting icons representing the plurality of applications configured to run in separate runtime environments, wherein the applications are launched from the unified launcher user interface system within a normalized environment.	11-13-2008
20090158212	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING RECENTLY-USED AND IN-USE APPLICATIONS FOR EASE OF NAVIGATION ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method of providing a user interface jump list application is disclosed, which reduces multiple functions into a single user interface function for electronic devices such as portable or mobile devices having computing and communication capabilities. First, the user interface jump list application provides a list of applications executing in the background on the electronic device. Second, the user interface application provides for the ability for the user to close, kill or quit (by giving an instruction) the application running in the background without having to activate or launch that application. The user interface application indicates applications that are active in a different font so the user can easily differentiate an application that is active from one that is not. The user interface application additionally provides a list of important or favorite applications for quick access and a list of recently used applications for quick access. A user can easily launch an application from this list.	06-18-2009

Elizabeth Enwright, Dracut, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090289807	WEARABLE PERSONAL ALARM DEVICE - A wearable personal alarm device that is constructed of an alarm body that has a length, width and thickness, a maximum value for any of the three dimensions is 3 inches; an on/off switch on the alarm body for turning on/off the device; a speaker on the alarm body for sounding an alarm; a strobe/flashlight for illuminating a visual alarm; a battery for providing power to the speaker and the strobe/flashlight; a panic button for activating the speaker strobe/flashlight; and a clip and an eyelet on the alarm body for wearing on a person clothing.	11-26-2009

Elizabeth Faraut, Pacific Palisades, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080231796	NECKLACE-EYEGLASS SYSTEM - A necklace-eyeglass system includes a plurality of links each having a first shape. An eyeglass frame is connected to the plurality of links and includes a lens holding portion holding a lens in a lens opening thereof. The lens holding portion has a second shape. The first shape and the second shape are a same shape.	09-25-2008

Elizabeth Filby, Clarkston, MI US

Elizabeth Goka, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239896	AZAINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND USE THEREOF AS PHOSPHOLIPASE-A2 INHIBITORS - Indole and indole-related compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. The compounds of the invention are useful as phospholipase inhibitors. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treatment of phospholipase-related conditions, such as insulin-related, weight-related and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject. The compounds include azaindoles of the formula below [insert FIG.	09-24-2009
20090306171	INDOLE COMPOUNDS HAVING C4-AMIDE SUBSTITUENTS AND USE THEREOF AS PHOSPHOLIPASE-A2 INHIBITORS - Indole and indole-related compounds according to the formula (I) or (II) optionally having additional heteroatoms, compositions and methods are disclosed. The compounds of the invention are useful as phospholipase inhibitors. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treatment of phospholipase-related conditions, such as insulin-related, weight-related and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject. Formula (I), formula (II). R	12-10-2009
20090318492	INDOLE COMPOUNDS HAVING C4-ACIDIC SUBSTITUENTS AND USE THEREOF AS PHOSPHOLIPASE-A2 INHIBITORS - Indole and indole-related compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. The compounds of the invention are useful as phospholipase inhibitors. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treatment of phospholipase-related conditions, such as insulin-related, weight-related and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject.	12-24-2009

Elizabeth Grasing, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100159428	Children's Development Device With Multiple-Axis Motion - A children's development device has a carrier coupled to a juvenile product and elevated above a support surface. The carrier defines an x-y-z axis system including a generally vertical z-axis, a generally horizontal x-axis and a generally horizontal y-axis oriented normal or perpendicular to the x-axis. A child seat is coupled to the carrier and positionable such that feet of an occupant of the seat can contact a launching surface. The child seat can, relative to the juvenile product, independently rotate about the z-axis, rotate about the x-axis, and rotate about the y-axis	06-24-2010

Elizabeth Guidobono, Northville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100196555	KIT FOR MAKING A NON-FROZEN DESSERT AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A kit for making a non-frozen dessert capable of being transported and stored without sacrificing freshness comprises a carton, a pan disposed in the carton for forming the non-frozen dessert, and a plurality of ingredients disposed in the carton for making the non-frozen dessert. The plurality of ingredients includes a crust ingredient for disposing on the pan prior to baking the non-frozen dessert. The plurality of ingredients also includes a filling comprising a sugar and spice ingredient, a butter ingredient, and a fresh fruit ingredient. The crust ingredient, the sugar and spice ingredient, and the butter ingredient are each individually packed in hermetically sealed packages and the fresh fruit ingredient is individually packed in a vacuum sealed package and includes at least one preservative for ensuring freshness. The kit for making a non-frozen dessert also comprises a thermometer capable of measuring a temperature of the filling.	08-05-2010

Elizabeth Guzman-Morales, Kingsport, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100267942	REGIOSELECTIVELY SUBSTITUTED CELLULOSE ESTERS PRODUCED IN A TETRAALKYLAMMONIUM ALKYLPHOSPHATE IONIC LIQUID PROCESS AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM - This invention relates a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate and processes to produce the cellulose solution. Another aspect of this invention relates to shaped articles prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising derivatives of cellulose prepared from a cellulose solution comprising at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. In another embodiment of the invention, the cellulose esters of the present invention are used as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays.	10-21-2010
20100305249	CELLULOSE SOLUTIONS COMPRISING TETRAALKYLAMMONIUM ALKYLPHOSPHATE AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM - This invention relates a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate and processes to produce the cellulose solution. Another aspect of this invention relates to shaped articles prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising derivatives of cellulose prepared from a cellulose solution comprising at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. Another embodiment of this invention relates to compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters prepared from a cellulose solution comprising cellulose and at least one tetraalkylammonium alkylphosphate. In another embodiment of the invention, the cellulose esters of the present invention are used as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays.	12-02-2010

Elizabeth Gyuran, Brampton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100294403	EXPANDABLE HANDBAG - The present invention is directed to an expandable bag system comprising a main bag and a plurality of accessory bags of various sizes which are releasably attachable to the exterior surface of the main bag by a means for releasably attaching the accessory bags to the main bag. The means for releasably attaching the accessory bags to the main bag comprises at least one sleeve arrangement having a pocket attached to a surface of the main bag and at least one spring clip attached to a back surface of the accessory bag, the spring clip being sized to slide within the pocket of the sleeve arrangement.	11-25-2010

Elizabeth Harrison-Meyer, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080262398	BODY MASSAGER - One embodiment provides a body massager with a backrest, a lower torso massager, and an upper torso massager. The upper torso massager extends from the backrest for imparting a massage effect to the upper torso of the user. A biasing member is connected to the backrest and the upper torso massager for urging the upper torso massager into contact with the user. Another embodiment provides a body massager with a housing having a first guide oriented generally in a longitudinal direction of the housing. A carriage cooperates with the guide for limited longitudinal translation. A motor translates the carriage along the guide. A second guide is canted relative to a longitudinal direction of the housing. A massage member is supported on the carriage and cooperates with the second guide such that as the carriage is translated along the guide, the massage member is translated transversely relative to the carriage.	10-23-2008
20100217164	CHAIR WITH MASSAGE UNIT AND REMOTE CONTROLLER - A massage chair is provided with a base, a seat bottom, and a seat back having a peripheral frame. A peripheral cover is oriented over the frame. A central fabric cover is oriented within the peripheral cover and supported by the frame. A detachable massage unit is connected to the frame. A massager is provided with a seat back, a massage unit within the seat back, and a pair of armrests. A docking cavity is formed within one of the armrests and a remote controller is received within the docking cavity. A massager is provided with a body support member, a massage unit oriented in the body support member, a heater oriented in the body support member, and a wireless remote controller for controlling the operation of the massage unit and the heater by wireless signals.	08-26-2010
20110087139	BODY MASSAGERS - A body massager is provided with a housing. A carriage translates in an upper torso region of the housing. A first massager on the carriage extends in a forward direction from the housing. A second motor-driven massager is mounted to the housing at a lower torso region and extends in the forward direction from the housing further than the first motor-driven massager. Another body massager provides a guide with a longitudinal region and a transverse region. Another body massager provides a suspension on the carriage. Another body massager provides a plate on the carriage for supporting a massage member. An actuator is mounted to the carriage for adjusting the plate. Another body massager provides a contoured guide with an actuator for adjusting the guide. Another body massager provides a transversely contoured guide. Another body massager provides a contoured guide that extends forward in upper and lower torso regions.	04-14-2011

Elizabeth Henske, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110038800	METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OR PROPHYLAXIS OF LYMPHAGIOLEIOMYMATOSIS (LAM) AND ANIMAL MODEL FOR USE IN LAM RESEARCH - Treatment of lymphangioleiomyomatosis with the MEK1/2 inhibitor CI-1040 delayed the development of primary tumors and blocked the estrogen-induced lung metastases in treated animals. Such treatment also reduced the number of circulating ELT3 cells and decreased their lung colonization after intravenous injection.	02-17-2011

Elizabeth Hernandez Palma, Mexico MX

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110039804	Composition of Risedronate and Vitamin D3 - The present invention is focused on compositions that contain risedronate and vitamin D as active ingredients. This dose combines the pharmaceutical properties of risedronate, which avoids bone degradation, and those from vitamin D, which fixates calcium to the bone, which are used for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis.	02-17-2011

Elizabeth Jaeggli-Ott, Winterthur CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110088498	Instrument With Self-Unlocking Adjustment Wheel - An instrument comprises a headpiece at a proximal end, a shaft connected to said headpiece, said shaft can be deflected at least in a distal end area thereof. A deflection mechanism is provided for deflecting said shaft. Said deflection mechanism has control wires and a control element for controlling a deflection movement of said deflection mechanism. A lock is provided for locking said deflection mechanism. Said lock has a catch mechanism connected to said control element in such a way that said catch mechanism, without actuation, is automatically forced into a locking position and a movement of said control element first opens said catch mechanism and only then permits a deflection of said shaft. A release of said control element in any position of said deflection mechanism causes an enforced locking by said catch mechanism in said position.	04-21-2011

Elizabeth Jones, Edenderry IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090014459	Wet tissues dispenser - A dispenser (	01-15-2009
20100308072	Wipes dispenser - A dispenser (	12-09-2010

Elizabeth Jurica, Robbinsville, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110082165	PYRROLIDINE GPR40 MODULATORS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I):	04-07-2011

Elizabeth Kinchin, Leicestershire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090170898	Sulphonamide Derivatives as Modulators of the Glucocorticoid Receptor - Compounds of formula (I):	07-02-2009

Elizabeth Knebli, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110009176	ALLOCATION OF JACKPOTS IN A LOTTERY GAME - There is described a method of determining jackpots comprising the steps of: determining a total jackpot amount; determining whether the total jackpot amount is at least equal to a threshold, the threshold being equal to a maximum jackpot amount plus an excess jackpot amount; when the total jackpot amount is at least equal to the threshold, setting a main jackpot at the maximum jackpot amount, the main jackpot associated with a main draw; and determining a number of additional draws and corresponding additional jackpots, each to be won using a same player selection as for the main jackpot, using the excess jackpot amount, the corresponding additional jackpots being awarded independently of an allocation of the main jackpot, wherein at least one of the steps is performed by a processor.	01-13-2011

Elizabeth Kornecki, Staten Island, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090170779	F11 Receptor (F11R) Antagonists as Therapeutic Agents - The present invention provides a cell adhesion molecule (CAM), designated F11 receptor (F11R), which is a member of the immunoglobulin super family localized on the surface of human platelets, and determined to effect platelet aggregation, secretion, platelet spreading and cellular adhesion. Cloned F11R cDNA and full length F11R cDNA and amino acid sequences are provided. F11R-antagonists and methods for the prevention and treatment of thrombosis, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, stroke and other clinical disorders involving thrombus formation are also provided.	07-02-2009

Elizabeth Kornecki, Christiansted, VI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090202538	F11 RECEPTOR (F11R) ANTAGONISTS AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention provides a cell adhesion molecule (CAM), designated F11 receptor (F11R) and its use to inhibit platelet aggregation and platelet adhesion for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disorders. Cloned F11R cDNA and full length F11R cDNA and amino acid sequences are provided. F11R-antagonists and methods for the prevention and treatment of thrombosis, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, stroke and other clinical disorders involving thrombus formation are also provided. There are at least two kinds of antagonists that may be employed together. Peptides derived from the extracellular domain of F11R and small molecules and peptidomimetics based on the structure of these peptides, as well as inhibitory antibodies and functional fragments thereof, are shown to inhibit human platelet aggregation and platelet adhesion to endothelial cells, and therefore, inhibit the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.	08-13-2009

Elizabeth Loboa, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100138163	METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR MONITORED APPLICATION OF MECHANICAL FORCE TO SAMPLES USING ACOUSTIC ENERGY AND MECHANICAL PARAMETER VALUE EXTRACTION USING MECHANICAL RESPONSE MODELS - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for monitored application of mechanical force to samples using acoustic energy and mechanical parameter value extraction using mechanical response models. One aspect of the subject matter described herein includes a method for determining mechanical property parameters of a sample. The method includes applying acoustic energy to a sample to apply a mechanical force to the sample. The method further includes measuring a response by the sample during the application of the acoustic energy to determine a value for a first mechanical property parameter of the sample. The method further includes measuring a recovery response of the sample following cessation of the application of the acoustic energy to determine a value for at least one second mechanical property parameter of the sample. The method further includes determining a value for at least one additional mechanical property parameter of the sample based on a mathematical relationship between the first, at least one second, and at least one additional mechanical property parameter.	06-03-2010

Elizabeth Ludington, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166215	METHODS OF IMPROVING THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF DOXEPIN - Methods of improving the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in a patient.	07-07-2011

Elizabeth Mambo, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090233297	MICRORNA MARKERS FOR RECURRENCE OF COLORECTAL CANCER - The present invention concerns methods and compositions for identifying a miRNA profile for a particular condition, such as colorectal cancer, and using the profile in the diagnosis and/or prognosis of a patient for a condition, such as colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer recurrence or response to therapy.	09-17-2009
20110053158	MIRNA BIOMARKERS OF LUNG DISEASE - This application describes miRNAs that may be used as serum or plasma biomarkers for characterizing lung disease in a patient. These miRNA biomarkers may be used alone or in combination with other markers for the diagnosis, prognosis, or monitoring of diseases such as lung cancer.	03-03-2011

Elizabeth Markensohn, Flanders, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090104176	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING CHONDROITINASE ABCI MUTANTS - One aspect of the present invention relates to mutants of chondroitinase ABCI. Such chondroitinase ABCI mutants exhibit altered chondroitin lyase activity or increased resistance to inactivation from stressors including exposure to UV light or heat. Methods of using chondroitinase ABCI mutant enzymes are also provided.	04-23-2009
20100239557	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING CHONDROITINASE ABCI MUTANTS - One aspect of the present invention relates to mutants of chondroitinase ABCI. Such chondroitinase ABCI mutants exhibit altered chondroitin lyase activity or increased resistance to inactivation from stressors including exposure to UV light or heat. Methods of using chondroitinase ABCI mutant enzymes are also provided.	09-23-2010

Elizabeth Maywood, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264383	Inhibitor of Adenylyl Cyclase for Treating a Disorder of the Circadian Rhythm - The invention relates to use of a composition comprising an inhibitor of adenylyl cyclase in the elongation of circadian rhythm, a method of extending the period of circadian rhythm in a subject, said method comprising administering to said subject an inhibitor of adenylyl cyclase, and to adenylyl cyclase inhibitor for use in the treatment of a disorder of the circadian rhythm. Preferably the inhibitor is a P-site inhibitor, preferably 9-(tetrahydrofuryl)-adenine. The composition may further comprise a JNK inhibitor.	10-22-2009

Elizabeth Mccaughey, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100089408	ANTIMICROBIAL BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF - This invention is directed to blood pressure cuff liners for reducing the possibility of infection to patients as a result of blood pressure measurements, and to methods of reducing such infections. The liners of the present invention provide a barrier between the patient and the blood pressure cuff used during blood pressure measurement, and also comprise chemical compounds that are able to eradicate most bacterial and viral pathogens, as well as fungi and molds. The liners of this invention are made to be disposable, but can be reused without risk to patients, because its pathogen-eradicating qualities protect patients from infection.	04-15-2010

Elizabeth Mc Dermott, Clifton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100303391	Package integrity indicator for container closure - A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened.	12-02-2010

Elizabeth Mc Quiston, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090246499	Silicone Resin Film and Method of Preparing Same - A method of preparing a silicone resin film comprising coating a first release liner with a filled silicone composition comprising a hydrosilylation-curable silicone composition and a flame retardant filler, applying a second release liner to the coated first release liner to form an assembly, compressing the assembly; and curing the silicone resin of the compressed assembly, wherein the silicone resin film has a thickness of from 1 to 500 μm; and a silicone resin film.	10-01-2009
20100041851	HETEROELEMENT SILOXANE COMPOUNDS AND POLYMERS - Heteroelement siloxane polymers are described. The heteroelement siloxane polymers can have linear structure, cyclic structure, branched structure, and three-dimensional network structure and combinations thereof. The heterosiloxane polymers can be cured using curing chemistry derived from thermoset organosilicon polymers, and gels, coatings, plaques, parts and other useful articles can be prepared.	02-18-2010

Elizabeth Muggenthaler, Hillsborough, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090036805	Method and Apparatus for Providing an Animal Vocalization Driven Massage Device - An apparatus for providing an animal vocalization driven massage device may include a memory device, a sound production device and a processing element. The memory device may store a pre-recorded animal vocalization. The sound production device may include an actuator in operational communication with a substrate and may be configured to enable communication of an output of the sound production device to living tissue. The processing element may be in communication with both the memory device and the sound production device. The processing element may be configured to drive the sound production device based on the pre-recorded animal vocalization.	02-05-2009

Elizabeth Mulheron US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100218314	Baby wrap - In one form there is provided a baby wrap including a body of wrappable material for wrapping a baby. In one form the baby wrap includes limb receiving compartments, each limb receiving compartment being adapted for receiving at least a portion of a limb of the baby therewithin to thereby restrict free movement of the baby's limbs. In another form, the baby wrap includes an access portion positioned substantially adjacent a portion of a napkin worn by the baby when wrapped in the baby wrap, wherein the access portion is openable to allow access to the napkin whilst the baby remains wrapped within the baby wrap. In another form, the baby wrap includes a plurality of members which extend from side portions of the wrappable material whilst the baby wrap is in a wrapped state, thereby restricting the baby rolling whilst wrapped within the baby wrap.	09-02-2010

Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Montreux CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090304823	NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTION OF BONE GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF BONE HEALTH AND METHODS REGARDING SAME - Compositions and methods for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical having the ability to induce bone morphogenic protein expression.	12-10-2009
20100233303	PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISORDERS CONNECTED TO IMPAIRED NEUROTRANSMISSION - The present invention relates to the use of rosemary extracts for the prevention and treatment of disorders connected to impaired neurotransmission such as depression in humans, companion animals and farm animals	09-16-2010
20110028416	NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTION OF BONE GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF BONE HEALTH COMPRISING EXTRACTS OF FOR EXAMPLE ROSEMARY OR CARAWAY - Compositions and methods for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical having the ability to induce bone morphogenic protein expression.	02-03-2011
20110160136	POLYPHENOLS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CARTILAGE DISORDERS - Compositions and methods for maintenance of cartilage health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of cartilage disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting cartilage growth or for the maintenance of cartilage health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical, in particular polyphenol having the ability to treat or prevent muscular skeletal diseases.	06-30-2011

Elizabeth Offord-Cavin, Poliez-Pittet CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090060883	COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTION OF BONE GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF BONE HEALTH - The present invention relates to a composition for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders. It also relates to the use of the composition in the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement, a treat or a medicament; and a method of promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health, which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition.	03-05-2009

Elizabeth Ofili, Peachtree City, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100017229	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS CARE - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a computerized system programmed for providing care support to at least one patient having at least one chronic illness. In one embodiment, the system includes a medical professional module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with at least one medical professional at the point of care, a health coach module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with the at least one patient and at least one health coach, a patient module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with the at least one patient, and, a public health module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with at least one research professional. Each of the medical professional module, health coach module, patient module, and public health module is operatively associated with a corresponding one of the at least one medical professional, at least one health coach, at least one patient, and at least one research professional through a network.	01-21-2010

Elizabeth Pardes, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090043512	Structure-sequence based analysis for identification of conserved regions in proteins - Disclosed are computational methods, and associated hardware and software products for scoring conservation in a protein structure based on a computationally identified family or cluster of protein structures. A method of computationally identifying a family or cluster of protein structures in also disclosed herein.	02-12-2009

Elizabeth Perica, Alton, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090001091	Mouth guard for beverage containers - A mouth guard is attachable to a beverage container for protecting a mouth of a user when consuming a beverage from the container is provided. The container has an opening defined by a substantially circular edge. The mouth guard includes a cylindrical body having a first portion coupled to a second portion and a fluid passageway extending longitudinally through the first and second portions of the body. The first portion includes a bottom end, a top end, and an outer diameter, and the second portion includes a bottom end, a top end, and an outer diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the first portion. The top end of the first portion is coupled to the bottom end of the second portion. The outer diameter of the first portion is sized such that at least a portion of the first portion securely fits within the container opening, and the second portion is configured to extend over the circular edge of the container.	01-01-2009

Elizabeth Perlstein, Huntington, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100060068	Jett Step - The present invention provides a new and unique method and apparatus for providing rest for the feet of special needs. More particularly, present invention provides a new and unique foot rest that is easily anchored to any standard elementary school-sized chair and that allows a student to sit with proper posture and alignment, as well as get sensory input from having his/her feet on a solid surface.	03-11-2010

Elizabeth Perzborn, Wuppertal DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090203906	NOVEL AMINODICARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES HAVING PHARMACEUTICAL PROPERTIES - The invention relates to compounds of formulae (II), (IV), and (VI) as shown below,	08-13-2009
20100317854	NOVEL AMINODICARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES HAVING PHARMACEUTICAL PROPERTIES - The invention relates to compounds of formulae (II), (IV), and (VI) as shown below,	12-16-2010

Elizabeth Polaski, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100221144	AIR FRESHENER KIT - The present invention comprises a kit for assembling a passive air freshener comprising fragranced sail crystals. In the preferred form, the kit minimally comprises: 1) a package containing a plurality of fragranced salt crystals; 2) a container with an opening for placing said crystals therein, said container defining an enclosed space having a height/width ratio of from about 0.5 to about 3; and, 3) a carton for containing both the package of crystals and the container, where the carton preferably has a viewing window that displays at least the decorative aspects of the container design to potential purchasers. The kit may also include instructional literature and optional lighting source.	09-02-2010
20110011947	GEL AIR FRESHENER AND METHOD OF UNSEALING SUCH GEL AIR FRESHENER - The present invention is a gel air freshener article of manufacture comprising a gel air freshener composition and a container that provides a method for unsealing and opening without undue exertion by the consumer. The article of manufacture according to the present invention includes the gel air freshener composition and a container comprising a base portion and axially displaceable cover in telescopic registry, wherein the cover is axially displaced away from the base portion by rotation. The unsealing of the container is achieved through the coordination of camming locks, which comprise an upper ramped surface, with spike-shaped locking wedges that comprise a beveled toe portion, elongated shaft portion and camming head portion. Rotation of the cover in a first direction relative to the base portion locks the toe end and shaft portions of the spike-shaped locking wedges beneath the camming locks. Rotation in a second opposite direction relative to the base portion backs the camming head portion of the spike-shaped wedges up the upper ramped surfaces of the camming locks such that the cover is axially distanced from the container, thus unsealing the cover from the base and breaking loose the gel air freshener composition bound inside surface of the cover. An optional pin-hole in the cover allows for pressure equalization of the momentary vacuum created when the cover is first unsealed and displaced.	01-20-2011

Elizabeth Potocka, Bethel, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100035794	USE OF ULTRARAPID ACTING INSULIN - Disclosed herein are improved methods of treating hyperglycemia with a combination of an ultrarapid acting insulin and insulin glargine comprising prandial administration of the ultrarapid insulin, and administration of a first dose of insulin glargine within 6 hours of waking for a day.	02-11-2010

Elizabeth Quee, West Vancouver CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110065841	ARTIFICIAL SNOW AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A non-toxic, non-static, environmentally benign artificial snow product is made by extruding a mixture of starch, polyvinyl alcohol, hydrogenated soy flakes and talc to form an extruded starch product and processing the extruded starch product into snow flake like fragments. The snow flake like fragments may be sorted by size. Colorant may be added to yield artificial snow flakes in various festive colors.	03-17-2011

Elizabeth Rainbeau, Port Hueneme, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200464	Substituted heterocycles and methods of use - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.	08-21-2008
20100010014	AMINOPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to aminopyrimidine compounds useful for treating diseases mediated by polo-like kinase 1 (Plk1). The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of such aminopyrimidine compounds and compositions thereof in treating disease states associated with abnormal cell growth and unwanted cell proliferation.	01-14-2010

Elizabeth Rhue, Columbia, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100019021	Dual-Ovenable Container Formed of a Paper-Based Laminate - A dual-ovenable container is formed from a blank of laminate material that includes a paperboard layer sandwiched between outer heat-sealable layers of amorphous polyester or heat-sealable cellophane. The blank is wrapped into a tubular or conical configuration and opposite edges of the blank form a lap joint at which the edges are heat-sealed together to form a container body. End closures can then be applied to the ends of the container body. The laminate is heat-sealable to itself, is able to withstand heating/cooking conditions in both conventional and microwave ovens, and has a low oxygen permeability. The edge of the blank exposed to contents of the container can be wrapped by a sideseam tape in order to protect the edge.	01-28-2010

Elizabeth Sakaldasis, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235878	Apparatus and Methods for Lifting Bed Mattresses and/or Tucking in Bed Covers - The invention discloses differing embodiments of apparatus, and methods for their use, which are designed to aide in lifting bed mattresses and tucking in bed covers. In some embodiments, kits are disclosed which include wedge apparatus for lifting bed mattresses, and tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers. In other embodiments, wedge apparatus for lifting portions of bed mattresses are disclosed. In still other embodiments, tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers are provided. Additional embodiments disclose methods for using the kits, wedge apparatus, and tuck apparatus.	10-02-2008

Elizabeth Sale, Southampton GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090239932	Antisense oligonucleotides against protein kinase isoforms alpha, beta and gamma - Antisense compounds are provided for inhibiting PKB (protein kinase B) alpha, beta and gamma. The antisense compounds display high potency and selectivity. The antisense compounds do not suffer from problems of dimerisation or self-hybridization and have also been selected to not affect other enzymes. The antisense compounds may be used singularly or in combination to inhibit one, two or all of PKB alpha, beta and gamma and hence treat conditions in which these enzymes are important.	09-24-2009

Elizabeth Santillana-Luna, Oak Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090293999	PURSE WITH DISPLAY CASE - The purse provides a display case incorporated therein which allows a collector to display his/her collectable, such as for example a doll, in a convenient manner. The display case is removably secured to the purse and can therefore be replaced when necessary. The display case has an adjustable back wall which provides for variations in the depth of the display case.	12-03-2009

Elizabeth Shanahan-Prendergast, Straffan IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100196459	THERAPEUTIC FORMULATIONS CONTAINING VENOM OR VENOM ANTI-SERUM EITHER ALONE OR IN COMBINATION FOR THE THERAPEUTIC PROPHYLAXIS AND THERAPY OF NEOPLASMS - A method of treating a mammal prophylactically to prevent neoplastic development comprises administering to the mammal a therapeutic vaccine comprising venom and at least one adjuvant. The method optionally further comprises administering to the mammal at least one other therapeutically effective agent, e.g., an anti-inflammatory agent.	08-05-2010

Elizabeth Tengstrand, Belmont, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100267061	DETECTING PHOSPHOLIPIDOSIS AND DIAGNOSING LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISORDERS - Disclosed are methods for evaluating the potential or activity of a test compound to induce phospholipidosis in a target subject, for managing patient treatment, and for diagnosing a lysosomal storage disorder in a human subject.	10-21-2010

Elizabeth Tranquil (tikhomirova), Jupiter, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100189856	Compositions and methods for decontamination of animal feed containing mycotoxins typical for both Northern and Southern climates - Mycotoxins prevailing in Northern climates have been until now proven difficult to deactivate in animal feed by binding, in contrast to mycotoxins prevailing in the Southern climates. Meanwhile, both types of toxins present a considerable risk factor for agricultural animal health and performance. A method of adsorbing and rendering harmless for animals an expanded range of both Northern and Southern mycotoxins found in contaminated feed is proposed. According to the invention, a combination of modified plant ligno-polysaccharide material and traditional mycotoxin binding components is added to the feed of agricultural and companion animals in an amount sufficient to abate the negative effects of both types of mycotoxins present.	07-29-2010

Elizabeth Tymonko (woodworth), Lawrenceville, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080219652	SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATION AND PHOTOGRAPHIC CAPTURE OF A SUBJECT - A system and apparatus for illumination and photographic capture of a subject includes a base, a linear drive unit carried on the base, a light bar configured to produce a band of illumination and connected to the drive unit, and system controls operatively connected to the drive unit and light bar to achieve controlled linear movement of the light bar and progressive illumination of the subject with the band of light. A method for illumination and photographic capture of the subject includes establishing a band of light projecting across one direction of the subject, powering the band of light at a controlled speed through a second direction to progressively illuminate the subject; and making a photographic exposure of the subject with a camera while progressively illuminating the subject with said band of light.	09-11-2008

Elizabeth Vailhe, Hillsborough, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090221731	MEDICALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMULATION OF A DIISOCYANATE TERMINATED MACROMER FOR USE AS AN INTERNAL ADHESIVE OR SEALANT - A medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and an oxidized cellulose.	09-03-2009
20090222038	MEDICALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMULATION OF A DIISOCYANATE TERMINATED MACROMER FOR USE AS AN INTERNAL ADHESIVE OR SEALANT - The present invention is directed to a medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and bio-absorbable desiccant comprising a hygroscopic and/or hydrophilic or combination thereof. The present invention is also directed to methods of use for such formulations for medical procedures.	09-03-2009

Elizabeth Varriano-Marston, Windham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233333	METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BANANA AND PLANTAIN QUALITY BY PACKAGING - This invention provides a method to control banana and plantain quality by providing packaging in laser microperforated plastic bags having registered microperforation arrays to allow for transmission of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene gases into and out. The method improves even ripening of the bananas and plantains, extends green life and yellow life of the bananas and plantains, controls dehydration and reduces crown mold and pedicle withering of packed bananas and plantains during transport and storage.	09-16-2010

Elizabeth Villalobos-Menuey, Monument, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090258064	COMPOSITIONS OF UCP INHIBITORS, FAS ANTIBODY, A FATTY ACID METABOLISM INHIBITOR AND/OR A GLUCOSE METABOLISM INHIBITOR - Systems and methods for treating inflammatory and proliferative diseases, and wounds, using as a pharmacon a UCP and/or Fas antibody or other inhibitor, or combination thereof, and a therapeutically acceptable amount of a fatty acid metabolism inhibitor and/or a therapeutically acceptable amount of a glucose metabolism inhibitor, optionally in combination with one or more chemotherpeutic agents. In preferred embodiments, the invention combines an antibody against UCP and/or Fas antigen with an oxirane carboxylic acid, represented by etomoxir, and/or with a 2-deoxyglucose compound, represented by 2-deoxy-D-glucose. The systems and methods of the invention can be used to treat drug-resistant or multi-drug resistant cancers.	10-15-2009

Elizabeth Voschin, Needham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059918	Stable Hyaluronan/Steroid Formulation - A pharmaceutical composition comprising in admixture a hyaluronic acid related component (HARC) and a pharmaceutically effective amount of triamcinolone hexacetonide (TAH). The composition is stable in an accelerated shelf life test in which the composition is heated to 80° C. for 24 hours.	03-10-2011

Elizabeth Wayner, Shoreline, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110091485	MODULATION OF CELL JUNCTIONS - The present invention provides methods of modulating cell junctions via the Gp140 membrane protein. Gp140 agonists and antagonists are provided, including activating and non-activating antibodies of Gp140, as well as compositions including the same. Methods of treatment including administration of a Gp140 agonist or antagonist are also provided. Finally, implants having a Gp140 modulator coupled thereto are provided.	04-21-2011

Elizabeth Winzeler, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100056494	PURINE COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AS KINASE INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PLASMODIUM RELATED DISEASES - The invention provides a class of compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with kinase activity, particularly malaria.	03-04-2010

Elizabeth Woldemussie, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100267751	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING DRY EYE DISORDERS - Inhibitors of Janus kinase-3 (“Jak3”) are useful for treating dry eye disorders and other disorders requiring the wetting of the eye. Jak3 inhibitors useful for treating eye disorders include the compound 3-{(3R,4R)-4-Methyl-3-[methyl-(7H-pyrrolo [2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amino]-piperidin-1-yl}-3-oxo-propionitrile.	10-21-2010