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Allen R. Ferrell, White Salmon, WA US
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| 20100043246 | ROTARY BIOMASS DRYER - A biomass drying system includes a rotary biomass dryer that includes a helically threaded auger shaft rotatably driven by a prime mover, such as an electric motor. No external source of heat is required to dry a wet biomass material that is supplied to an input of the biomass dryer. Instead, the helical threads on the shaft have a variable width, designed to gradually increase the compression applied as the biomass material is advanced through a generally cylindrical bore in the biomass dryer. A variable compression nozzle is disposed at a distal end of the bore and can be adjusted to achieve a desired level of a parameter such as the moisture content of the dried biomass material produced by the system. The variable compression nozzle, which can be automatically controlled, includes longitudinally extending segments that are forced radially inwardly to increase the compression force applied to the biomass material. | 02-25-2010 |
Alvis H. Ferrell, Brighton, TN US
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| 20100014941 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING A HEEL-LESS NAIL - A full-round head nail having an offset head is configured with a gusset formed integrally between an undersurface of the offset head and a superior portion of a shank. The head of the nail is relatively thin, and the shank is positioned radially off center of the round head such that no heel is formed at a point tangential to both the head and the shank. The gusset has a lofted surface tapering radially from a roundness at the zero heel to a taper at the toe. The gusset reinforces the junction of the shank with the head, supports the toe of the head, and distributes the force of a load on the head through a longitudinal axis of the shank, preventing the toe from bending or yielding and prevents the shank from yielding to the stresses of the load applied. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110098122 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING A HEEL-LESS NAIL - A full-round head nail having an offset head is configured with a gusset formed integrally between an undersurface of the offset head and a superior portion of a shank. The head of the nail is relatively thin, and the shank is positioned radially off center of the round head such that no heel is formed at a point tangential to both the head and the shank. The gusset has a lofted surface tapering radially from a roundness at the zero heel to a taper at the toe. The gusset reinforces the junction of the shank with the head, supports the toe of the head, and distributes the force of a load on the head through a longitudinal axis of the shank, preventing the toe from bending or yielding and prevents the shank from yielding to the stresses of the load applied. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110098123 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING A HEEL-LESS NAIL - A full-round head nail having an offset head is configured with a gusset formed integrally between an undersurface of the offset head and a superior portion of a shank. The head of the nail is relatively thin, and the shank is positioned radially off center of the round head such that no heel is formed at a point tangential to both the head and the shank. The gusset has a lofted surface tapering radially from a roundness at the zero heel to a taper at the toe. The gusset reinforces the junction of the shank with the head, supports the toe of the head, and distributes the force of a load on the head through a longitudinal axis of the shank, preventing the toe from bending or yielding and prevents the shank from yielding to the stresses of the load applied. | 04-28-2011 |
Arien C. Ferrell, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20120109691 | CHECK FRAUD PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Check fraud protection method in which customer is automatically enrolled in check fraud protection service without separately subscribing to the service. In the event of fraudulent activity, customer requests compensation from financial institution and retains the exclusive right of recovery from financial institution. If customer is not fully compensated by financial institution, the difference is paid to customer by service provider or an insurer thereof, and new checks for a new checking account are provided to customer free of charge. A custody indicator may also be used to determine chain of custody data that can be used to track the source of fraudulent activity if the fraud was perpetrated by someone involved in the check printing or delivery process, and for this purpose, a check order or individual checks may have respective indicators such as sequential serial numbers. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120109854 | CHECK FRAUD PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Check fraud protection method in which a customer is automatically enrolled in a check fraud protection service without separately subscribing to the service. In the event of fraudulent activity, the customer requests reimbursement from the financial institution and retains the exclusive right of recovery from a financial institution. The check fraud service provider serves as an advisor to the customer who retains exclusive right of recovery at all times. If customer is not fully compensated by the financial institution, the difference is paid to the customer by the check fraud protection service provider or insurer thereof, and new checks for a new checking account are provided to the customer free of charge. | 05-03-2012 |
Arien C. Ferrell, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20090253494 | EXCHANGING ASSETS BETWEEN ON-LINE VIRTUAL WORLDS - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that facilitates exchanging assets between online virtual worlds. During operation, the system receives a first asset from a representative of a first player who controls the first asset in a first virtual world, and receives a second asset from a representative of a second player who controls the second asset in the second virtual world. Next, the system provides the first asset to a representative of the second player in the first virtual world, and provides the second asset to a representative of the first player in the second virtual world. | 10-08-2009 |
Bart Ferrell, Troy, IL US
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| 20110032144 | REAL-TIME DATA AIDING FOR ENHANCED GPS PERFORMANCE - Data from GPS satellites within the field of view of a ground station are retransmitted to LEO satellites, such as Iridium satellites, and cross-linked if necessary before being transmitted to a user. The user is then able to combine the fed-forward data with data received directly from GPS satellites in order to resolve errors due to interference or jamming. Iridium and data aiding thus provides a means for extending GPS performance under a variety of data-impaired conditions because it can provide certain aiding information over its data link in real time. | 02-10-2011 |
Barton G. Ferrell, Troy, IL US
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| 20090315764 | PRECISE ABSOLUTE TIME TRANSFER FROM A SATELLITE SYSTEM - Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are provided for obtaining a precise absolute time using a satellite system. The precise absolute time may be used, for example, as an aid for positioning systems including navigation in attenuated or jammed environments. A method of obtaining precise absolute time transfer from a satellite according to an embodiment comprises: receiving a precision time signal from a satellite, wherein the precision time signal comprises a periodic repeating code; determining a timing phase of the code; receiving additional aiding information; and using the timing phase and the additional aiding information to determine a precise absolute time. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090315769 | INTERNET HOTSPOTS LOCALIZATION USING SATELLITE SYSTEMS - Systems and methods according to various embodiments provide for navigation in attenuated environments by integrating satellite signals with Internet hotspot signals. In one embodiment, a receiver unit adapted to perform geolocation comprises an antenna adapted to receive a precision time signal from a satellite and receive additional aiding information from a wireless network station, wherein the precision time signal comprises a periodic repeating code. The receiver unit also comprises a processor and a memory adapted to store a plurality of computer readable instructions which when executed by the processor are adapted to cause the receiver unit to: use the precision time signal and the aiding information to determine a precise absolute time, determine positioning information associated with the receiver unit, use the positioning information to request location information of the wireless network station, and determine an absolute geolocation of the receiver unit using the positioning information and the location information. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100171652 | LOCAL CLOCK FREQUENCY CALIBRATION USING LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITES - Various techniques are provided for calibrating a frequency of a local clock using a satellite signal. In one example, a method of transferring frequency stability from a satellite to a device includes receiving a signal from the satellite. The method also includes determining a code phase from the satellite signal. The method further includes receiving aiding information. In addition, the method includes calibrating a frequency of a local clock of the device using the code phase and the aiding information to substantially synchronize the local clock frequency with a satellite clock frequency. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100220007 | LEO-BASED POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR INDOOR AND STAND-ALONE NAVIGATION - A method for estimating a precise position of a user device from signals from a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite includes receiving at least one carrier signal at a user device, each carrier signal being transmitted a distinct LEO satellite. The user device processes the carrier signals to obtain a first carrier phase information. The user device recalls an inertial position fix derived at an inertial reference unit. The user device derives a position of the user device based on the inertial position fix and the first carrier phase information. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110148701 | Precise Absolute Time Transfer From A Satellite System - Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are provided for obtaining a precise absolute time using a satellite system. The precise absolute time may be used, for example, as an aid for positioning systems including navigation in attenuated or jammed environments. A method of obtaining precise absolute time transfer from a satellite according to an embodiment comprises: receiving a precision time signal from a satellite, wherein the precision time signal comprises a periodic repeating code; determining a timing phase of the code; receiving additional aiding information; and using the timing phase and the additional aiding information to determine a precise absolute time. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120072990 | COST FUNCTION FOR DATA TRANSMISSION - A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for cost functions for data transmission. In one or more embodiments, the method, system, and apparatus involve assigning costs associated with the data transmission corresponding to risks. The method, system, and apparatus further involve adjusting data transmission performance parameters according to the costs and the risks. The risks are associated with potential danger, harm, and/or data loss. Data transmission operation costs are related to available radio frequency (RF) bandwidth, data transmission levels of service (LoS) and/or data transmission quality of service (QoS). In at least one embodiment, each different LoS has an associated trigger boundary, which is located at a specific distance away from a risk area and indicates where and/or when to begin data transmission. The risks are related to a number of various factors including topographical features of a terrain, weather factors, conflict factors, crime factors, terrorism factors, and/or environmental region factors. | 03-22-2012 |
David Ferrell, Centreville, VA US
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| 20100094664 | INSURANCE CLAIMS AND RATE EVASION FRAUD SYSTEM BASED UPON VEHICLE HISTORY - A system and method of identifying warning signs of fraud associated with vehicle insurance transactions is presented. The system and method operate by identifying a vehicle, retrieving vehicle history information about the vehicle and determining if the vehicle history information indicates potential fraud based on factors which show a relationship between said vehicle history information and potential fraud incidents. Inferences related to an insurance claim or quote are made based on the results of the determination. | 04-15-2010 |
Evan Ferrell US
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| 20100075355 | ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF ENZYMES BY CAPTURE-AND-RELEASE FOLLOWED BY QUANTIFICATION - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample and in some cases, determining a measure of the concentration of the molecules or particles in the fluid sample. Methods of the present invention may comprise immobilizing a plurality of analyte molecules or particles to form a plurality of complexes, releasing at least a portion of some of the plurality of complexes, determining at least a portion of the plurality of complexes released, and determining a measure of the concentration of the analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100075407 | ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES ON SINGLE MOLECULE ARRAYS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample and in some cases, determining a measure of the concentration of the molecules or particles in the fluid sample. Methods of the present invention may comprise immobilizing a plurality of analyte molecules or particles to form a plurality of complexes, releasing at least a portion of some of the plurality of complexes, determining at least a portion of the plurality of complexes released, and determining a measure of the concentration of the analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100075439 | ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES BY CAPTURE-AND-RELEASE USING REDUCING AGENTS FOLLOWED BY QUANTIFICATION - The present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample and in some cases, determining a measure of the concentration of the molecules or particles in the fluid sample. Methods of the present invention may comprise immobilizing a plurality of analyte molecules or particles to form a plurality of complexes, releasing at least a portion of some of the plurality of complexes, determining at least a portion of the plurality of complexes released, and determining a measure of the concentration of the analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample. | 03-25-2010 |
Gary Lee Ferrell, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20100091482 | PORTABLE LIGHT BACKED PROJECT TABLE - A portable lighted project table having a reflector assembly, a base unit and a bead organizer. The reflector assembly includes a reflector base having an upper peripheral edge defining an interior volume, a light source disposed within the interior volume and a cover plate disposed over the interior volume. The carrying case includes a top portion and a bottom portion, movable between a first closed position and a second open position with the reflector assembly received in the bottom portion of the carrying case. The bead organizer is removably received on the cover plate to allow illumination thereof. To accommodate work with beads, and especially translucent beads, the work tray is also configured with holding binds and elongated forming slots to allow the creation of beaded artwork. | 04-15-2010 |
Harris Ferrell, Forest Hills, NY US
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| 20100047757 | System and method for using interim-assessment data for instructional decision-making - A method for processing an assessment document. In one aspect, the method may include generating the assessment document having layout information, a test area, and an identifier corresponding to a student, receiving a scanned image of the assessment document after the assessment document has been administered to the student, identifying the test area in the scanned image using the layout information, identifying the student using the identifier in the scanned image, and displaying the test area in response to a request to display the test area for the student. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100047758 | System and method for using interim-assessment data for instructional decision-making - A method for mapping locations of a plurality of denotable areas on an image, the method performed in a computer having a memory and a processor. According to one aspect of the present invention, the method comprises the steps of receiving data corresponding to the image containing the plurality of denotable areas; displaying the image containing the plurality of denotable areas; retrieving information corresponding to the plurality of denotable areas; prompting a user to identify a particular one of the plurality of denotable areas using the retrieved information; receiving input from the user corresponding to the location of the particular one of the plurality of denotable areas; and repeating the steps of prompting the user and receiving input from the user for one or more of the remaining denotable areas. | 02-25-2010 |
James Ferrell, Stanford, CA US
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| 20090286287 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN PREPARRING siRNAs - Methods and compositions for producing siRNAs, e.g., in the form of a d-siRNA composition, from dsRNAs are provided. In the subject methods, a dsRNA is contacted with a composition that includes an activity that cleaves dsRNA into siRNAs, where the composition efficiently cleaves dsRNA into siRNAs. siRNAs produced by the subject methods find use in a variety of applications, particularly in applications where the specific reduction or silencing of a gene is desired. Also provided are kits for use in practicing the subject invention. | 11-19-2009 |
James Ferrell, Wheaton, IL US
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| 20110078968 | Single Strip - Double Web Ceiling Grid Member - A runner for a suspended ceiling grid is roll-formed from a single strip of sheet metal so as to have a generally symmetrical appearance about a vertical center line, with a double vertical web and a double-thickness flange for supporting ceiling tiles. The bottom surface of the flange is continuous across its exposed surface, so that there is no visible juncture of the opposed flanges with the double web when viewed from below, thus providing an aesthetically more-pleasing appearance. | 04-07-2011 |
James C. Ferrell, Elberton, GA US
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| 20120066912 | VARIABLE CUTTING HEIGHT TRIMMER HEAD - A trimmer and a trimmer head for use with the trimmer, the trimmer head including a body rotatable about an axis, the body defining a plurality of axially spaced channels each sized to receive at least a portion of a trimmer line therein, and a clamping mechanism in operable communication with at least two of the axially spaced channels to selectively retain a trimmer line positioned within any one of the at least two axially spaced channels. The trimmer head may include a wear disk pivotable relative to the trimmer head body. In addition, a release button of the clamping mechanism may be arranged on the body to provide additional clamping force when the trimmer head rotates about the axis. | 03-22-2012 |
James J. Ferrell, Temecula, CA US
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| 20100098120 | VERY HIGH POWER LASER CHAMBER OPTICAL IMPROVEMENTS - An aspect of the disclosed subject matter includes a method of reducing the laser absorption of a beam reverser prism consisting of at least one of the following: increasing a first distance between a first incident point and a chamfered corner, wherein the first incident point is on a first reflective surface of the prism and the chamfered corner is formed between the first reflective surface and a second reflective surface of the prism, wherein the chamfered corner has a chamfered surface; increasing a second distance between a second incident point and the chamfered corner, wherein the second incident point is on the second reflective surface of the prism; and increasing a reflectivity of the chamfered surface of the chamfered corner of the prism. A method of determining a prime cut for an optical component is also disclosed. A laser including at least one prime cut optical component is also disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100142582 | GAS DISCHARGE LASER CHAMBER - One aspect of the disclosed subject matter describes a gas discharge laser chamber. The gas discharge laser chamber includes a discharge region formed between a first electrode and a second electrode, a tangential fan for circulating gas through the discharge region, wherein the fan is proximate to an input side of the discharge region, an input side acoustic baffle proximate to the input side of the discharge region. The input side acoustic baffle includes a vanishing point leading edge, a vanishing point trailing edge, a gas flow smoothing offset surface aligning a gas flow from a surface of the input side acoustic baffle to an input side of a cathode support in the discharge region, a plurality of ridges separated by a plurality of trenches, wherein the plurality of ridges and the plurality of trenches are aligned with a direction of gas flow through the discharge region and wherein the plurality of ridges have a random pitch between about 0.3 and about 0.7 inch. | 06-10-2010 |
John M. Ferrell, Hickory, NC US
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| 20110252634 | FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR PROCESSING APPARATUS - An automated fiber optic connector processing system for processing a plurality of fiber optic cables and connectors, with each of said cables including an optical fiber, includes a pallet fixture for holding a plurality of fiber optic cables and connectors during movement along a manufacturing line so that the connectors may be secured to the cable ends, and the ends of the cables finished. The pallet fixture includes a pallet base plate, with a stationary fixture mounted along one edge of the pallet base plate. The stationary fixture defines a plurality of channels for receiving fiber optic cable connectors of the plurality of fiber optic cables, and at least one latching plate for retaining the connectors in the plurality of channels. An oven having an elongated oven opening is provided at a first processing station. A robotic processor for cutting the optical fibers of the fiber optic cables, buffing the ends of the optical fibers, and polishing the ends of the optical fibers, is provided at a second station. A conveyor moves the pallet fixture to the first processing station for heat treating the connectors, curing the epoxy that retains the connectors on the ends of the cables, and moves the pallet fixture to the second processing station for cutting and polishing the optical fibers. | 10-20-2011 |
Lee Ferrell, Richmond, IN US
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| 20100233328 | FOOD PRESERVATION PACKAGING SYSTEM - A system for preserving food, including a substantially anhydrous food mass, a substantially vitreous layer surrounding the substantially anhydrous food mass and defining an enclosure, and a partial vacuum formed within the enclosure. The substantially anhydrous food mass is typically a freeze-dried and compacted body, and the enclosure is typically defined by a contiguous glass shell, more typically a non-porous glass shell, enveloping the food mass. | 09-16-2010 |
Michael Ferrell, Orange Park, FL US
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| 20100198219 | INSTRUMENT AND SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL CUTTING AND EVOKED POTENTIAL MONITORING - A surgical cutting instrument for use with a drive motor, and related system and method, is described. The surgical cutting instrument includes an elongated drive member, a cutting tip secured to the drive member, a non-conductive coupling body adapted for connection to a motor assembly, a housing maintaining the coupling body, a fluid coupling assembly and an electrical connector for connection to a stimulating energy source. The electrical connector is in electrical communication with the cutting tip via an electrical pathway. | 08-05-2010 |
Reginald Ferrell, Ontario, CA US
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| 20120036081 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A REAL-TIME INTERACTIVE WEB/MEDIA-BASED ELECTRONIC NEW OR REMOTE HIRE DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM INTERFACED/INTERLINK TO AN EMPLOYER AUTHORIZED DISTAL/REMOTE NOTARIES PUBLIC OR 3RD PARTY AGENT - Disclosed is an interactive web based method and system facilitating an employee to virtually and electronically process their employee eligibility verification and certification with a live remote Notary Public or authorized third party agent; comprising on demand functionality implementing web-based appointment booking, on-line payment platform, secure web based interactive videoconferencing communication | 02-09-2012 |
Richard Ferrell, Jefferson, OR US
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| 20090026789 | Multifunctional extendable tailgate - An improved extendable tailgate for a vehicle with a cargo bed has an upright position and a horizontal position. With the tailgate in the upright position there is a hinged lower edge and an upper edge. The tailgate has a tailgate frame that has a substantially rectangular shape, a width and a height similar to a factory supplied tailgate. There is at least one hollow vertical member extending from the lower edge to the upper edge of the tailgate frame, and an extendable portion approximately the width and the height of the tailgate frame that has at least one vertical member that telescopes from within the hollow vertical member between a retracted position and an extended position. With the extendable tailgate in the extended position, the extendable portion essentially doubles the height of the tailgate. | 01-29-2009 |
Robert Ferrell, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20120015356 | CONNEXIN MUTATION DETECTION FOR LYMPHATIC VARIATION AND DISEASE - Methods are provided for identifying risk of developing lymphedema, including primary and secondary edema. The methods comprise identifying the presence in a biological sample of a polymorphism in one or more of GJA4, GJA5 and GJC2, resulting in a functional mutation of one or more of connixin 37 (Cx37), Cx40 or Cx47. | 01-19-2012 |
Robert C. Ferrell, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20090170414 | Cryogenic Treatment Processes for Diamond Abrasive Tools - Embodiments of the invention can provide cryogenic treatment processes for diamond abrasive tools. One process in accordance with an embodiment of this invention can include introducing an abrasive tool into a cycling chamber, wherein the tool has a temperature of about ambient temperature; and introducing at least one cryogenic material into the chamber, wherein the internal temperature of the chamber or tool can be controlled by adjusting the flow rate of the at least one cryogenic material. The process can result in a strengthened and toughened abrasive tool. The process can be repeated multiple times. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090260298 | Cryogenic Treatment Systems and Processes for Grinding Wheels and Bonded Abrasive Tools - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for treating grinding wheels and bonded abrasive tools. A process in accordance with an embodiment of this invention is a cryogenic thermal cycling process for grinding wheels and bonded abrasive tools. Grinding wheels and bonded abrasive tools treated by cryogenic thermal cycling processes in accordance with embodiments of this invention can exhibit improved performance and service life during comparison testing against untreated tools. | 10-22-2009 |
Robert E. Ferrell, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090191166 | SCREENING AND THERAPY FOR LYMPHATIC DISORDERS INVOLVING THE FLT4 RECEPTOR TYROSINE KINASE (VEGFR-3) - The present invention provides materials and methods for screening for and treating hereditary lymphedema in human subjects. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100216149 | SUSCEPTIBILITY GENES FOR AGE-RELATED MACULOPATHY (ARM) ON CHROMOSOME 10q26 - Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110065636 | Screening and Therapy for Lymphatic Disorders Involving the FLT4 Receptor Tyrosine Kinase (VEGFR-3) - The present invention provides materials and methods for screening for and treating hereditary lymphedema in human subjects. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120010276 | SCREENING AND THERAPY FOR LYMPHATIC DISORDERS INVOLVING THE FLT4 RECEPTOR TYROSINE KINASE (VEGFR-3) - The present invention provides materials and methods for screening for and treating hereditary lymphedema in human subjects. | 01-12-2012 |
Russell G. Ferrell, Terre Haute, IN US
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| 20100329831 | VEHICLE MOUNTABLE LIFT - Disclosed is a lift for use with a vehicle that includes a lifting surface, a telescoping assembly that telescopes horizontally further than the length of the lifting surface, a pair of moving pivots operatively coupled to an actuator and carried by the telescoping assembly, a pair of linkage rods pivotally connected between the lifting surface and the telescoping assembly by fixed pivot points and a second pair of linkage rods pivotally connected between the moving pivots and lifting surface, where the second pair of linkage rods are connected to the lifting surface by fixed pivot points, where the lifting surface is suspended from the telescoping assembly by the first and second pairs of linkage rods, where the lifting surface is raised and lowered by moving the pair of moving pivots with the actuator and where the telescoping assembly allows the lifting surface to move into and out of the vehicle. | 12-30-2010 |
Shawn Ferrell, Brighton, MI US
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| 20110116212 | Method of Recovering Power Losses In A Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Facility - Disclosed is a method of installing a passive electrical element, or voltage control guard (VCG), in an electrical circuit of a circuit breaker box in an electrical network of a residential, industrial, or commercial facility. The VCG has an inherent capacitance, resistance, and inductance and has at least two electrical leads that are installed to establish a parallel connection on a neutral bus bar in the circuit breaker box, with a portion of a current on neutral bus bar flowing through the VCG. When the VCG is properly installed, the VCG converts wasted or lost power in the electrical network to useable power, thereby reducing the total electrical consumption of the facility. | 05-19-2011 |
Shean R. Ferrell, Chaska, MN US
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| 20090321474 | DISPENSER HAVING AUDIO FUNCTIONALITY - Systems and methods concerned with design advancements with respect to the dispenser technical art. Some of these design advancements have led to increased water shedding effectiveness, minimization of dispensing head size, and higher quality resonance from the dispenser. | 12-31-2009 |
Terry Ferrell, Lino Lakes, MN US
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| 20090112327 | BURR HOLE PLUG DESIGNS - A burr hole plug comprises a plug base including a flange configured for being mounted around a burr hole, an aperture through which an elongated medical device may pass, and tabs configured for extending within the cranial burr hole to center the plug base relative to the cranial burr hole. The burr hole plug further comprises a retainer configured for being mounted within the aperture of the plug base to secure the medical device. A method may comprise locating the plug base within a burr hole, such that the tabs are disposed within the burr hole to center the plug base relative to the cranial burr hole, introducing the elongated medical device through the cranial burr hole and into the brain tissue of the patient, mounting the retainer within the aperture of the plug base, and actuating the retainer to secure the medical device. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100145357 | BURR HOLE PLUG HAVING DUAL SLIDABLE CLAMPING MECHANISMS - A burr hole plug comprises a plug base configured for being mounted around a burr hole. The plug base includes an aperture through which an elongated medical device exiting the burr hole may pass. The burr hole plug further comprises a retainer configured for being mounted within the aperture of the plug base. The retainer further includes first and second slidable clamping mechanisms configured for securing the medical devices therebetween within the aperture of the plug base. A method comprises introducing the medical device through the burr hole, mounting a plug base around the burr hole, such that the medical device extends through the plug base aperture, mounting the retainer within the aperture of the plug base, and sliding the first and second clamping mechanisms secure the medical device therebetween. | 06-10-2010 |
Terry L. Ferrell, Frisco, TX US
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| 20100114982 | System and Method for Image Generation, Delivery, and Management - A system and method for digital image generation, delivery, and management is provided. The automated image generation, delivery, and management system and method serves processed images over a network. A requesting application provides a URL in addition to field values. The image delivery system retrieves and serves an image based on the requested URL. A sized image and a default image are saved in a database for rapid retrieval. If the system can generate an image sized to the request, it does so. Otherwise, the system visits the URL to obtain a snapshot of the rendered webpage. If no webpage is available with the URL as provided, the URL is truncated until a displayable webpage is rendered. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100115396 | System and Method for Dynamic Search Result Formatting - An online search result formatting system and method. The system receives the results of an online search conducted by a user. A view assignment module selects a view template from a plurality of predefined view templates. A content templating module formats the results per the chosen template. An image request system obtains an image representing each search result from the image generation, delivery, and management system. A content population module prepares the content with the results and images in accordance with the selected view template for ultimate display in the user's graphical user interface. The user may select from among the plurality of predefined view templates to alter the display accordingly. | 05-06-2010 |