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Elizabeth A. Battilana, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20120006276 | Cat Litter Formulation - A waste capture media formulation comprising a bacteria package. The bacteria package does not include a bacteria that produces a urease enzyme. The formulation further comprises an absorbent media, an odor suppressant, a binding agent, a mineral source, a masking agent, and an aqueous surfactant. | 01-12-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Black-Ziegelbein, Iowa City, IA US
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| 20090144800 | AUTOMATED CLUSTER MEMBER MANAGEMENT BASED ON NODE CAPABILITIES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for automated cluster member management based on node capabilities. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for automated cluster member management based on node capabilities can be provided. The method can include defining a membership policy for a cluster, the membership policy specifying a nodal configuration required for a node in a cluster. The method further can include evaluating different nodes in a computing environment against the membership policy for the cluster. Finally, the method can include associating cluster members in the cluster to only those of the nodes having respective configurations meeting the nodal configuration of the membership policy. Likewise, the method can include evaluating nodes already in the cluster, and disassociating cluster members in the cluster from those of the nodes having respective configurations failing to meet the nodal configuration of the membership policy. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20120002937 | NAVIGATION INTERFACE WITH GHOST REGION - An implementation is described for navigating media. The implementation includes displaying a portion of the media. The implementation also includes displaying a navigation interface corresponding to the media. The navigation interface includes an active region, a current view region, and a ghost region. The active region corresponds to at least a portion of the media. The current view region corresponds to a portion of the media to be displayed. The current view is at least partially defined by a selector handle. The ghost region is coupled to the active region. The ghost region represents a range of remaining media other than the portion of the media in the active region. The ghost area provides a context for the remaining media relative to the portion of the media corresponding to the active region. The implementation also includes receiving user input to navigate the media according to a visual interaction between the sector handle and the ghost region. | 01-05-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Brownholtz, Westford, MA US
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| 20110041081 | ALERT LOG ACTIVITY THREAD INTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to alert management in an activity-centric collaborative computing environment and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for activity thread integration of an alert log. In one embodiment of the invention, an alert log activity thread integration method can be provided. The method can include logging a reference to an alert for an activity in an activity thread, and, in response to the selection of the alert from within the activity thread, displaying the content of the alert. For instance, logging a reference to an alert for an activity in an activity thread can include creating a branch of the activity thread for inserting all alerts pertaining to the activity and inserting the reference to the alert in the created branch. | 02-17-2011 |
Elizabeth A. Buffalo, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120059282 | INTERNET-BASED COGNITIVE DIAGNOSTICS USING VISUAL PAIRED COMPARISON TASK - Disclosed are methods for diagnosing declarative memory loss using mouse tracking to follow the visual gaze of a subject taking a visual paired comparison test. Also disclosed are methods for diagnosing dementia such as mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. | 03-08-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Damkoehler, Gulfport, FL US
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| 20110093050 | Insulated thermal therapy wrap designed specifically for podiatry - The Footie is an insulated thermal wrap designed specifically for application to the foot, but can be used on other limbs such as ankles, knees and elbows as well. Noted unique features are that it is available in two sizes and a variety of colors and patterns. The interior layer of the wrap comprises an insulated pouch for containment of the thermal medium and can be used with either heat or cold pack therapy. The pouch itself is held closed by Velcro strips located at the top. The wrap encases the foot and is tapered at the top to fit the toe area. The wrap is held in place by two wide, stretchable Velcro straps which are strategically placed to allow for desired compression adjustability. The exterior layer of the wrap is made from flexible cloth. This is a low-cost treatment and allows the patient mobility while applying therapy for extended periods of time. | 04-21-2011 |
Elizabeth A. Dobisz, San Jose, CA US
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| 20110151236 | SUPPORTING MEMBRANES ON NANOMETER-SCALE SELF-ASSEMBLED FILMS - Block copolymer lithography has emerged as an alternative lithographic method to achieve large-area, high-density patterns at resolutions near or beyond the limit of conventional lithographic techniques for the formation of bit patterned media and discrete track media. In one embodiment, a structure comprises a plurality of nanostructures extending upwardly from a substrate and a porous membrane extending across upper ends of the plurality of nanostructures. A method, according to another embodiment, comprises forming a block copolymer layer on a substrate, inducing self assembly of the block copolymer layer, selectively degrading a block polymer from the block copolymer layer, forming a porous membrane over the block copolymer layer, and removing a portion of the block copolymer layer for defining a plurality of nanostructures extending upwardly from the substrate after forming the porous membrane over the block copolymer layer. Other systems and methods are disclosed as well. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120075747 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHAPE-ENGINEERED ISLANDS OF EXCHANGE SPRING OR EXCHANGE COUPLED COMPOSITE, BIT PATTERNED MEDIA - A hard disk drive has a magnetic media disk comprising a substrate having an axis, and an exchange coupled, bit patterned media on the substrate arranged in a plurality of tracks. Each of the tracks has a pattern of islands extending in an axial direction from the disk. Each island comprises a first layer having a first anisotropy and a first layer radial width, and a second layer on the first layer and having a second anisotropy that is lower than the first anisotropy. The second layer radial width is less than the first layer radial width. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120092793 | Patterned structure in a storage media - An embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus that includes: a storage media including a patterned structure, the patterned structure including a first groove, a first stopper in the first groove, wherein the first stopper is configured to interrupt the flow of gas in a section within the first groove. | 04-19-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Franqui, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20090000036 | NURSING SUPPORT PILLOWS AND METHODS - A pillow system comprises a curved main pillow having a pillow body having a midsection and a pair of ends. The pillow body is curved and is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user. A padded attachment member may be removably attachable to the pillow body, and may have a flexible midportion that permits the attachment member to be folded in half. The pillow may include a belt having two portions that may be coupled to each other to secure the pillow body around a user. | 01-01-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Groepler, Kentfield, CA US
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| 20110101188 | METHOD FOR HANGING PARTY FAVORS AND APPARATUS AND KITS APPARATUS RELATED THERETO - The present inventions relate to a balloon and streamer hub assembly that allows for the efficient hanging of balloons and streamers in a variety of different environments, as well as kits and methods related thereto. In one aspect, the balloon and streamer hub assembly includes a bowl shaped cover, a live hinge mechanism fixedly attached to one backside section of the bowl shaped cover and releasably attachable to an opposite backside section of the bowl shaped cover, and an adhesive member attached to the live hinge mechanism. The bowl-shaped has a depth into which an end of the articles is inserted so that they are hidden from view, and further includes a plurality of holes and/or slits disposed around edges or a front face thereof in predetermined positions, for insertion of the articles, such as balloons and streamers, which are adapted for attachment thereto different ones of the balloons and streamers. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110260021 | METHOD FOR HANGING PARTY FAVORS AND APPARATUS AND KITS RELATED THERETO - The present inventions relate to a balloon and streamer hub assembly that allows for the efficient hanging of balloons and streamers in a variety of different environments, as well as kits and methods related thereto. In one aspect, the balloon and streamer hub assembly includes a mounting block, and adhesive member a bowl shaped cover, and a securing mechanism for attachment of the bowl-shaped cover to the mounting block. The bowl-shaped has a depth that substantially corresponds to the width of the mounting block, and further includes a plurality of holes disposed around edges thereof in predetermined positions, which are adapted for attachment thereto different ones of the balloons and streamers. | 10-27-2011 |
Elizabeth A. Guertal, Auburn, AL US
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| 20080312087 | 2-Propenal and Related Enal Compounds for Controlling Plant Pests and Weeds in Soil - A method for controlling pests and weeds on or around plants, especially crop plants is disclosed. The method includes admixing 2-propenal or other related enal compounds to form an aqueous solution, and applying the aqueous solution to plants, plant seeds, weeds, or soil around the around the area in which the plants grow. | 12-18-2008 |
Elizabeth A. Hollywood-Tuck, Barrie CA
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| 20100119999 | Visual/Tactile teaching aid and system - A teaching system for the perception enhancement of a user provides pairs of objects for visual and tactile comparison wherein the selection of paired objects provide a significant starting point for the construction of extended teaching aides, tactile forms and systems. The present invention may be combined with a range of text associated with paired forms, and includes a range of contrasting terms and synonyms generally associated with the contrasting and complementary nature of the paired forms. | 05-13-2010 |
Elizabeth A. Koutsos, Davis, CA US
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| 20090214696 | Lycopene Incorporation Into Egg Yolks - The present invention includes an egg comprising lycopene, methods of producing eggs comprising feeding poultry with standard ingredients supplemented with an amount of lycopene effective to be deposited in the egg yolk, and methods of consuming an egg in a human diet comprising consuming, in a human diet, an egg wherein the egg comprises lycopene. | 08-27-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Leadbetter, Roslindale, MA US
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| 20100203053 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING IMMUNE COMPLEX ASSOCIATED DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating immune complex associated diseases (ICAD), such as SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, and hepatitis-C related immune complex disease (e.g., cryoglobulinemia) in a subject having an ICAD or at risk for developing ICAD. The invention is based upon the surprising finding that chromatin-containing immune complexes activate autoreactive B cells and dendritic cells by a dual receptor engagement process which, in both cell types, involves a Toll-like receptor (TLR). The methods of treating ICAD comprise administering a compound to an individual in need thereof that either 1) inhibits formation of the immune complex either by preventing formation and/or binding to the TLR, or 2) interferes with binding of an autoantigen-containing immune complex (or the antigenic component thereof) to the TLR, or 3) inhibits signaling pathways initiated by dual engagement of BCR and TLR (in B cells) or FcR and TLR (in dendritic cells) via immune complexed or uncomplexed autoantigens. | 08-12-2010 |
Elizabeth A. Lunney, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100056506 | SUBSTITUTED 2-AMINO-FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: R | 03-04-2010 |
| 20120035194 | SUBSTITUTED 2-AMINO-FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), | 02-09-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Moskow, Denver, CO US
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| 20100308058 | DUAL-SUPPLY PRODUCT CONTAINER - A container for a direct-application personal care product comprises a first compartment having a first opening, the first compartment being configured to contain therein a multiple-use amount of a personal care product for direct application of the product through the first opening to a personal body part; a second compartment having a second opening, the second compartment being configured to contain a limited-use amount of the product for direct application of the product through the second opening to a personal body part; and a removable cover for each compartment that covers the opening of the compartment to seal the product in the compartment. | 12-09-2010 |
Elizabeth A. Paderi, Chester, NY US
Elizabeth A. Reap, Durham, NC US
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| 20110027306 | TC-83-Derived Alphavirus Vectors, Particles and Methods - The present disclosure provides TC-83 VEE-derived replicons, alphaviral replicon particles and immunogenic compositions containing TC-83 alphaviral replicon particles which direct the expression of at least one antigen when introduced into a suitable host cell. The TC-83 VEE-derived ARPs described herein are improved in that they are subject to a lower vector-specific immune response than prior art ARPs. | 02-03-2011 |
Elizabeth A. Schotzko, Blaine, MN US
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| 20120078320 | PRIORITIZED PROGRAMMING OF MULTI-ELECTRODE PACING LEADS - Various techniques are disclosed for facilitating selection of at least one vector from among a plurality of vectors for pacing a chamber of a heart. In one example, a method includes presenting, by a computing device, a plurality of criteria by which each of the plurality of vectors may be prioritized, selecting at least one criterion from among a plurality of criteria by which each of the plurality of vectors may be prioritized, measuring the at least one selected criterion for each of the plurality of vectors, and automatically prioritizing, by the computing device, the plurality of vectors based on the measurement of the at least one selected criterion. | 03-29-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Strychalski, North Potomac, MD US
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| 20120107194 | CHANNEL AND METHOD OF FORMING CHANNELS - A device is made by forming sacrificial fibers on a substrate mold. The fibers and mold are covered with a first material. The substrate mold is removed, and the covered fibers are then removed to form channels in the first material. | 05-03-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Vasievich, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20090275031 | Biomolecular nano device - Methods for measuring environmental parameters using chemical recording are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include generating a polymer comprising an ordered series of chemical units, wherein the position and number of each chemical unit in the polymer is indicative of a reading of the environmental state variable at a given point in time. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides compositions that can be employed in and/or that employ the disclosed methods for recording environmental state variables. | 11-05-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Walikis, Aptos, CA US
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| 20090111527 | Adhesive mounted communication device - Systems and methods for a communication device are disclosed. The system generally includes a housing, a microphone for converting an acoustic signal to an electrical signal disposed within the housing, a receiver for converting an electrical signal to an acoustic signal disposed within the housing, and an adhesive attached to the housing for removably adhering the housing to a user. | 04-30-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Wilson, Valley Glen, CA US
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| 20090217455 | BABY RECEIVING BLANKET HAVING POCKET FOR RECEIVING THE BABY - A baby blanket includes a generally rectangular base cloth panel with a front face and an opposite rear face and a front cloth panel defining five edges. The front cloth panel is attached to the base cloth panel along four of the five edges so as to define a pocket between the front and base cloth panels and to define an opening into the pocket between the fifth edge of the front cloth panel and the base cloth panel, the pocket configured to receive the baby therein such that the front cloth panel covers substantially the entire torso of the baby. A plurality of tie members are attached to the front cloth panel proximate the fifth edge of the front cloth panel, the plurality of tie members configured to releasably couple to corresponding tie members attached to the base cloth panel so as to maintain the opening in a closed position and inhibit entry into the pocket when the blanket is not in use | 09-03-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Zezinka, Cranberry Township, PA US
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| 20100209697 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOSENSITIVE MICROPARTICLES, NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS THEREOF AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREWITH - Described are non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: a) an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; and b) photosensitive polymeric microparticles dispersed in the organic continuous phase. The microparticles comprise an at least partially polymerized component having integral surface and interior domains, wherein the surface domain comprises a polymeric material that is solubilized by the organic solvent, the interior domain comprises a polymeric material that is insoluble in the organic solvent, and the surface domain and/or interior domain is photosensitive. Also described are methods of producing such non-aqueous dispersions, curable film-forming compositions containing them, and photosensitive coated substrates. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100221661 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOSENSITIVE MICROPARTICLES - Described are various methods of producing non-aqueous dispersions of photosensitive polymeric microparticles, comprising: (a) preparing one or more aqueous dispersions of a polymerizable component, at least one of which contains a photosensitive material and, wherein the polymerizable components comprise at least one hydrophilic functional group and/or at least one hydrophobic functional group; (b) subjecting the dispersion of (a) to conditions sufficient to form microparticles; (c) at least partially polymerizing the polymerizable component; (d) combining the dispersion with an organic continuous phase comprising an organic solvent; (e) removing water from the dispersion such that the final water content of the non-aqueous dispersion is less than 30 percent by weight; wherein e) is performed before or after d); and (f) reacting any acid functional groups on the surface of the microparticles with a reactive material having at least one epoxy functional group, at least one thiocarbonylthio functional group, at least one alkoxyamine functional group, or at least one halide functional group. | 09-02-2010 |