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Amanda Fischer, Davis, CA US
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| 20110312047 | Polypeptides having C4 Dicarboxylic Acid Transporter Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same - The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having C4-dicarboxylic acid transporter activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides, and methods of producing C4-dicarboxylic acids, such as malic acid. | 12-22-2011 |
Brian Fischer, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20110282495 | MODULAR SEAT ACTUATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A seat actuation control system includes at least one seat having a plurality of seat devices and a plurality of control modules interconnected over a communication bus. Each module is associated with a corresponding seat control device and is configured to control its corresponding seat device. Each module includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor and storing program instructions therein which include receiving a status packet from each of the other control modules over the communication bus, processing the status packet for updating the overall system status, and actuating the seat device based on the overall system status. The program instructions further include determining status of the corresponding seat device, generating a status packet including the status information, and broadcasting the status packet to the other modules over the communication bus. | 11-17-2011 |
Bruce Fischer, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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| 20110099846 | ALPINE SKI BOOT WITH STRAP CLOSURE - An easy entry alpine ski boot includes one or more of a ladder strap closure, flap joint, ratcheting buckle and worm gear buckle. | 05-05-2011 |
David Benjamin Fischer, Los Altos, CA US
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| 20120084160 | Providing Social Endorsements with Online Advertising - Third-party publishers (such as websites) provide online advertisements combined with social endorsement information to users. A request for an advertisement is received from a viewing user via a third-party publisher system. A particular advertisement is selected in response to this request, and one or more advertisement tags associated with the advertisement are retrieved. The advertisement tags comprise information related to the advertisement. Social networking system data for users related to the viewing user is retrieved. Social endorsement information is obtained using the social networking system data and the advertisement tags associated with the advertisement. The social endorsement information and the advertisement are then combined and transmitted to the third-party publisher system, or are transmitted individually for combination by the third-party publisher system. | 04-05-2012 |
David James Fischer, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090265366 | OPPORTUNISTIC OPINION SCORE COLLECTION ON A MOBILE DEVICE - Opportunistic transmission of voting and/or opinion data can occur from a user's mobile device to a server. The user can be presented a form to complete, where the form is designed to facilitate gathering of opinion information. Opinion data gathered from the form can be opportunistically transmitted to a server, where transmission commonly occurs when a supplemental transmission takes place. The transmission can be received by a server and a user that provided the opinion and/or voting information can be rewarded, such as through a monetary payment. The opinion and/or voting information can be extracted and retained in storage. | 10-22-2009 |
Elmer Frederick Fischer, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090016047 | Compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of ocular conditions - Methods and devices are described that use one or more thermally responsive current-controlling elements to regulate current flow to an electrical component, particularly a light source such as an LED. Examples of such thermally responsive current-controlling elements include thermistors, inductors, and capacitors. for treating conditions or disorders which can be alleviated by reducing food intake are disclosed which comprise administration of an effective amount of a purine analog, alone or in conjunction with other compounds or compositions that affect satiety. The methods are useful for treating conditions or disorders wherein appetite reduction would be beneficial, including obesity and binge-eating disorder. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the methods of the invention are also disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
Horst Fischer, Albany, CA US
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| 20100286256 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THERAPY FOR DISEASES CHARACTERIZED BY DEFECTIVE CHLORIDE TRANSPORT - Compositions and methods for therapy of cystic fibrosis, asthma, and other conditions characterized by defective chloride transport are provided. The compositions comprise one or more compounds such as flavones and/or isoflavones, ascorbate and/or derivatives thereof capable of stimulating chloride transport in epithelial tissues. Therapeutic methods involve the administration (e.g., orally or via inhalation) of such compositions to a patient afflicted with cystic fibrosis, asthma, and/or another condition responsive to stimulation of chloride transport. | 11-11-2010 |
Jeffrey Fischer, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20090125977 | LANGUAGE FRAMEWORK AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SAFE AND COMPOSABLE APPLICATIONS - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for using a language framework for composable programs. In one embodiment, the method comprises accessing active content having a software component embedded therein, where the software component has a plurality of components that together implement a work flow of a sequence of activities, the plurality of components representing one or more external services, one or more user interface controls and one or more inputs and output; executing the software component, including mediating communication between components using an information flow-based security model. | 05-14-2009 |
Jeffrey M. Fischer, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20080201359 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAPPING BETWEEN XML AND RELATIONAL REPRESENTATIONS - A method to convert data between a relational format and an XML document, by creating a set of XML Mapping Definition from metadata; selecting relational data from a relational application database, and converting the relational data to the XML document using the set of XML Mapping Definition. | 08-21-2008 |
Jeffrey M. Fischer, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20110154004 | Installing and Configuring Software and/or Hardware Components Using Metadata Representations of Component Interdependencies - Process embodiments, implementations of the process embodiments, and products of the processes are disclosed that may be stored as files on a memory device, or as components in a database. Operating a computer based upon a metadata representation of a component and its interdependency with at least one other component is disclosed. Apparatus embodiments include implementation software components, memory devices and/or servers containing the implementation software component and/or an installation package for the implementation software components. Components may also be hardware components, hardware-software components, or virtual hardware components. | 06-23-2011 |
Jeremy R. Fischer, Long Beach, CA US
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| 20110198808 | Collapsible Game - A collapsible game is disclosed. In one embodiment, the game includes a divider and multiple outlets to obtain random distribution of objects in the game. The game also includes a movably coupled lid that can be moved relative to the opening of the game. The lid includes a finger recess that facilitates movement of the lid. | 08-18-2011 |
Larry E. Fischer, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20100236481 | Preparation of Membranes Using Solvent-Less Vapor Deposition Followed by In-Situ Polymerization - A system of fabricating a composite membrane from a membrane substrate using solvent-less vapor deposition followed by in-situ polymerization. A first monomer and a second monomer are directed into a mixing chamber in a deposition chamber. The first monomer and the second monomer are mixed in the mixing chamber providing a mixed first monomer and second monomer. The mixed first monomer and second monomer are solvent-less vapor deposited onto the membrane substrate in the deposition chamber. The membrane substrate and the mixed first monomer and second monomer are heated to produce in-situ polymerization and provide the composite membrane. | 09-23-2010 |
Laurent Fischer, Del Mar, CA US
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| 20090148538 | USE OF ADSORBENT CARBON MICROSPHERES TO TREAT POUCHITIS - Disclosed herein is the use of adsorbent carbon microspheres for the treatment of pouchitis. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100266700 | USE OF ADSORBENT CARBON MICROSPHERES FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - Adsorbent carbon microspheres are administered to treat irritable bowel syndrome or symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome. | 10-21-2010 |
Marcus M. Fischer, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20110165162 | Methods for Treating Cancers Comprising K-ras Mutations - Methods of inhibiting tumor growth, methods of treating cancer, and methods of reducing the frequency of cancer stem cells in a tumor are described. Particularly, the methods are directed to tumors or cancers that comprise a K-ras mutation. The methods described comprise administering a DLL4 antagonist (e.g., an antibody that specifically binds the extracellular domain of human DLL4) to a subject. Related polypeptides and polynucleotides, compositions comprising the DLL4 antagonists, and methods of making the DLL4 antagonists are also described. | 07-07-2011 |
Mark A. Fischer, Lakewood, CA US
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| 20110062219 | Reinforcement of Friction Plug Welds - A hole in a metal workpiece is filled by friction plug welding. The weld between the workpiece and the plug is reinforced by a weld land in the workpiece that surrounds one end of the plug. The weld land is formed by extruding a portion of the plug into a cavity in an anvil used in the welding process. | 03-17-2011 |
Mark A. Fischer, Mission Viejo, CA US
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| 20080257928 | BACKPACK FOR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS - A backpack assembly for a self contained breathing apparatus comprises a plurality of components positioned in housings that define a body for the backpack assembly. The body is assembled to a back frame. A pivoting and swiveling hip plate is connected to the back frame in multiple distinct positions to provide a customizable and comfortable fit for the wearer. | 10-23-2008 |
Matthew Fischer, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20090285172 | ASSIGNMENT OF HOLDING PACKETS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method and apparatus for assigning holding packets in a wireless communication system or network includes determining an invalid station address that corresponds to an invalid station and that does not correspond to the address of an affiliated station. The invalid station address is assigned to a holding packet. The holding packet is transmitted to allocate a transmit period to the invalid station. This generates a quiet time in the wireless communication system or network during the transmit period. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110044164 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING OUT-OF-ORDER SEGMENTS IN A WIRELESS SYSTEM VIA DIRECT DATA PLACEMENT - A method for processing information in a wireless system including a host device, the host device including a wireless network processor, the method including receiving by the wireless network processor, at least one out-of-order frame. The wireless network processor may place data of the received at least one out-of-order frame in a memory, and may manage information relating to one or more holes resulting from the at least one out-of-order frame in a TCP receive window. The wireless network processor may set a programmable limit with respect to a number of holes allowed in the TCP receive window. The memory may include a local memory outside of the host device and/or a host memory within the host device. | 02-24-2011 |
Nicholas O. Fischer, Livemore, CA US
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| 20090311276 | NANOLIPOPROTEIN PARTICLES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Functionalized nanolipoprotein particle presenting an anchor substrate compound for binding with a corresponding anchor compound presented on a target molecule, and related compositions methods and systems. | 12-17-2009 |
Nicholas O. Fischer, Livermore, CA US
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| 20100092567 | IMMUNOSTIMULATORY NANOPARTICLES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Provided herein are immunostimulatory nanolipoprotein particles and related compositions methods and systems. | 04-15-2010 |
Or Fischer, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090232540 | LASER TONER CARTRIDGE TONER SCATTER PREVENTION SYSTEM AND PROCESS - Systems and methods for preventing and/or inhibiting toner scatter inside of laser printer toner cartridges including a shield that is adjacent to the toner regulating member, extends over and adjacent the developing roller, includes triboelectric material of a polarity corresponding to the polarity of the laser printer cartridge during operation and that functions as a physical barrier and as an electrical barrier to direct toner particles that scatter away from the developer roller back toward the developer roller. | 09-17-2009 |
Robert Fischer, El Cerrito, CA US
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| 20090305241 | DNA demethylases and uses thereof - Polypeptides with DNA demethylase activity as well as methods of their use are provided. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert L. Fischer, El Cerrito, CA US
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| 20090313723 | Methods for altering organ mass, controlling fertility and enhancing asexual reproduction in plants - The invention provides methods of altering organ mass, controlling fertility and enhancing asexual reproduction in plants through the modulation of plant growth and cell proliferation. The methods involve producing transgenic plants comprising a recombinant expression cassette containing an ANT nucleic acid linked to a plant promoter. | 12-17-2009 |
Ronald Fischer, Hollywood, CA US
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| 20080246694 | PERSONAL THEATER DISPLAY - A system for combining an overlay image with externally-displayed visual content, the system including: a tracking module to receive alignment information; an image generator module to generate the overlay image, and to align the overlay image using the alignment information; and a personal display module to superimpose the overlay image over a view of the externally-displayed visual content. | 10-09-2008 |
Ronald Fischer, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110302135 | MAINTAINING APPLICATIONS THAT ARE OCCASIONALLY CONNECTED TO AN ONLINE SERVICES SYSTEM - In a method for maintaining applications that are occasionally connected to an online services system, metadata describing at least a portion of an online services database is retrieved and the portion of the online services database is authorized for replication at a software application, information for an entity for an application database in accordance with metadata is determined, information is sent for the entity to an application data management service, data for the software application is retrieved from the online services database in accordance with metadata, at least a portion of the data for the software application is sent to the application data management service and the portion of the data for the software application should be synchronized with the online services database, a request for information is received for rendering a component of a user interface, and information is provided for rendering the component of the user interface for the software application | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110302454 | PERFORMING ASYNCHRONOUS TESTING OF AN APPLICATION OCCASIONALLY CONNECTED TO AN ONLINE SERVICES SYSTEM - In a method, system, and computer-readable medium having instructions for performing asynchronous testing of an application that is occasionally connected to an online services system, metadata describing at least a portion of an online services database is retrieved and the at least a portion of the online services database is authorized for replication at a software application, information is determined for an entity for an application database from the metadata, a request is sent for a database using the software application interface and the request has an asynchronous operation call to the database for the entity, an execution of the asynchronous operation call is recorded within a callback function, a response is received for the asynchronous operation call, and a result is determined for the software application performance. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110314373 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH DATA TO BE DISPLAYED, UTILIZING A WIDGET - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for performing actions associated with data to be displayed, utilizing a widget. These mechanisms and methods for performing actions associated with data to be displayed, utilizing a widget can enable enhanced and expedited data development, improved data display, etc. | 12-22-2011 |
Ronald F. Fischer, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110289097 | METRICS-BASED ACCESSING OF SOCIAL THREADS - A method of accessing feeds based on metrics is provided. Feeds, each associated with an object stored in a database system, are provided to users of the database system. Inferential user interaction data captures implicit user behavior of users of the database system, wherein the data is generated in relation to a feed. Feed metrics are determined based on the user interaction data, wherein a feed metric is based upon statistics comprising user consumption, user responsiveness, content proliferation, and feed life. Finally, an action is executed in relation to at least one feed based on the feed metrics, wherein the action comprises discontinuing the feed, characterizing a feed, determining that a feed can be monetized, determining that a feed should be cached, or determining that intervention in a feed is advisable. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110289401 | MULTIPLE GRAPHICAL ANNOTATIONS OF DOCUMENTS USING OVERLAYS - Systems and methods for sharing document annotations. A document is displayed on a graphical user interface and first annotation information for the document is created by a first user, the annotation information including first annotations and positioning information for positioning a first overlay window relative to the document. The first overlay window with the first annotations is displayed over the document wherein the document is visible through the first overlay window. The annotation information is sharable with other users, whereby a different user is able to display the overlay with annotations made by the first user over the document on a different system, and the annotations do not modify the underlying document. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110289451 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CUSTOMIZING USER NOTIFICATIONS - Methods and systems are provided that aid users in customizing notification graphical user interface (GUI) components. In some aspects, the customization interface is driven from the notification interface or window. Users may then manage the position and appearance of a notification window or GUI component from the notification itself. In addition, the user can manage the position of a notification and direction of subsequent notifications from an originating notification. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110302299 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING A RATE AT WHICH AN ENTITY IS POLLED - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for determining a rate at which an entity is polled. These mechanisms and methods for determining a rate at which an entity is polled can enable decreased overall server load, improved efficiency, an increased perception of responsiveness, etc. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110302327 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING A SYNCHRONIZATION OF DATA - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for performing a synchronization of data. These mechanisms and methods for performing a synchronization of data can enable a more efficient synchronization, time and resource savings, an enhanced user experience, etc. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110302479 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR RESOLVING A DATA CONFLICT - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for resolving a data conflict. These mechanisms and methods for resolving a data conflict can enable an improved user experience, increased efficiency, time savings, etc. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110314029 | RULE-BASED PRIORITIZATION OF SOCIAL DATA - A method of prioritizing feed items based on rules is provided. User input establishes one or more rules to prioritize a feed item, wherein at least one of the one or more rules incorporates the input data. Such user input may include user-created data or feed metrics. The one or more rules may be weighted. Additional user input configures one or more message cues. A plurality of feed items are prioritized based on the one or more rules. The plurality of feed items are associated with a plurality of feeds, wherein each feed is associated with an object stored in a database system. The plurality of feed items are then displayed in combination with the one or more message cues to a plurality of users of the database system. | 12-22-2011 |
Saloumeh Fischer, Castro Valley, CA US
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| 20090148921 | Compositions and methods for enhancing apoptosis - The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the enhancement of apoptosis in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20110039324 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING APOPTOSIS - The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the enhancement of apoptosis in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110183363 | ASSAYS FOR DETECTING ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO THERAPEUTIC ANTI-IGE ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE IN ANAPHYLAXIS - The invention provides methods and reagents useful for detecting anti-drug antibodies of IgE isotype to therapeutic anti-IgE antibodies, and methods for assessing risk of anaphylaxis to administration of a therapeutic anti-IgE antibody. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120058953 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING APOPTOSIS - The present invention is directed to compositions of matter useful for the enhancement of apoptosis in mammals and to methods of using those compositions of matter for the same. | 03-08-2012 |
Scott James Fischer, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090165409 | Mud-sill Anchor - A sheetmetal mud-sill anchor for anchoring a sill plate to a concrete foundation having an embedded leg and a pair of laterally spaced arms connected to the upper end of the leg extending away from the embedded leg. The arms are adapted for bending around a sill member and have fastener openings for connecting the anchor to the sill member. | 07-02-2009 |
Stephen A. Fischer, Gold River, CA US
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| 20090077361 | DETECTING SPIN LOOPS IN A VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and systems detecting spin loops in a virtual machine environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes detection logic and virtualization logic. The detection logic is to detect whether a guest is executing a spin loop. The virtualization logic is to transfer control of the apparatus from the guest to a host in response to the detection logic detecting that the guest is executing the spin loop | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100146311 | Method and Apparatus for a Zero Voltage Processor Sleep State - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for a zero voltage processor sleep state. A processor may include a dedicated cache memory. A voltage regulator may be coupled to the processor to provide an operating voltage to the processor. During a transition to a zero voltage power management state for the processor, the operational voltage applied to the processor by the voltage regulator may be reduced to approximately zero and the state variables associated with the processor may be saved to the dedicated cache memory. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100332574 | Digital random number generator - A hardware-based digital random number generator is provided. The digital random number generator is a randomly behaving random number generator based on a set of nondeterministic behaviors. The nondeterministic behaviors include temporal asynchrony between subunits, entropy source “extra” bits, entropy measurement, autonomous deterministic random bit generator reseeding and consumption from a shared resource. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120072750 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A ZERO VOLTAGE PROCESSOR SLEEP STATE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for a zero voltage processor sleep state. A processor may include a dedicated cache memory. A voltage regulator may be coupled to the processor to provide an operating voltage to the processor. During a transition to a zero voltage power management state for the processor, the operational voltage applied to the processor by the voltage regulator may be reduced to approximately zero and the state variables associated with the processor may be saved to the dedicated cache memory. | 03-22-2012 |
Stephen Anthony Fischer, Gold River, CA US
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| 20080215875 | Method and apparatus for establishing safe processor operating points - A system and method is provided for establishing safe processor operating points. Some embodiments may include a tamper resistant storage element that stores information regarding one or more operating points of an adjustable processor operating parameter. Some embodiments may further include an element to determine what the current processor operating point is of the operating parameter, and an element to compare the current operating point of the operating parameter with the stored information. | 09-04-2008 |
Steven M. Fischer, Hayward, CA US
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| 20120108448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CURATING MASS SPECTRAL LIBRARIES - Systems and method for curation of mass spectral libraries. In general, the systems and methods provided herein (a) obtain an experimentally derived mass spectrum of a compound of interest; (b) identify a peak in the mass spectrum that represent an experimental m/z value for an ion fragment of the compound of interest; (c) remove from the mass spectrum any peak that does not correspond to the compound of interest; and (d) replace the experimental m/z value for the peak identified in step (b) with a calculated theoretical m/z value for the ion fragment. | 05-03-2012 |
Steven Michael Fischer, Hayward, CA US
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| 20090159794 | METHOD AND AN ION SOURCE FOR OBTAINING IONS OF AN ANALYTE - A method of obtaining ions of an analyte is disclosed. The method includes aerosolizing a sample using a thermal liquid jetting device or a piezoelectric liquid jetting device to obtain an aerosol without ionizing the sample. The sample includes the analyte in a solvent. The method further includes drying the aerosol to obtain gas phase solvent and gas phase analyte, and ionizing the gas phase analyte to obtain ions thereof. An ion source using the method for obtaining ions of an analyte is also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
Verlyn Fischer, San Jose, CA US
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| 20080279444 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA, AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING ONE OR MORE OPTICAL MODES OF AN INSPECTION SYSTEM AS CANDIDATES FOR USE IN INSPECTION OF A LAYER OF A WAFER - Computer-implemented methods, computer-readable media, and systems for identifying one or more optical modes of an inspection system as candidates for use in inspection of a layer of a wafer are provided. One method includes determining one or more characteristics of images of the layer of the wafer acquired using the inspection system and different optical modes available on the inspection system. The method also includes identifying a first portion of the different optical modes as not candidates for use in the inspection of the layer of the wafer based on the one or more characteristics of the images. In addition, the method includes generating output by eliminating the first portion of the different optical modes from the different optical modes at which the images were acquired such that the output includes a second portion of the different optical modes indicated as the candidates for use in the inspection. | 11-13-2008 |
Werner Curt Fischer, Ojai, CA US
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| 20110215043 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for filtering a fluid. The filter assembly at least one filter in a housing, an inlet lid mounted over the filter housing and including an inlet for the inlet of fluid into the housing, and an outlet lid mounted over the filter housing and including an outlet for the outlet of fluid from the housing. The assembly also includes an inlet plunger adapted for sealing flow from the inlet when the inlet plunger is biased to a first sealing position, and an outlet plunger adapted for sealing flow to the outlet when the outlet plunger is biased to a first sealing position. | 09-08-2011 |
William Fischer, Orange, CA US
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| 20120041837 | PAPER CALCULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system and method to provide a price calculation for e-commerce related sales by utilizing a plurality of paper characteristics to determine final prices. The present invention utilizes at least four inputs including paper type, width, length and sheets to return to potential online e-commerce users a price calculation for a particular order. Additionally, the system may allow the individual user to select paper type, length and sheets, then utilizes a multiplication factor which is stored in a remote database which calculates a MWT value and returns to the user the final price calculated for their particular order. | 02-16-2012 |
Wolf-Nicolas Fischer, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20090069419 | MASKED CARBOXYLATE NEOPENTYL SULFONYL ESTER CYCLIZATION RELEASE PRODRUGS OF ACAMPROSATE, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE - Masked carboxylate neopentyl sulfonyl ester prodrugs of acamprosate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prodrugs, and methods of using such prodrugs and compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed. In particular, acamprosate prodrugs exhibiting enhanced oral bioavailability and methods of using acamprosate prodrugs to treat neurodegenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, movement disorders, substance abuse disorders, binge eating disorder, cortical spreading depression related disorders, tinnitus, sleeping disorders, multiple sclerosis, and pain are disclosed. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090076147 | COMPLEX PANTOIC ACID ESTER NEOPENTYL SULFONYL ESTER CYCLIZATION RELEASE PRODRUGS OF ACAMPROSATE, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE - Pantoic acid ester neopentyl sulfonyl ester prodrugs of acamprosate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prodrugs, and methods of using such prodrugs and compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed. In particular, acamprosate prodrugs exhibiting enhanced oral bioavailability and methods of using acamprosate prodrugs to treat neurodegenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, movement disorders, substance abuse disorders, binge eating disorder, cortical spreading depression related disorders, tinnitus, sleeping disorders, multiple sclerosis, and pain are disclosed. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090082440 | SIMPLE PANTOIC ACID ESTER NEOPENTYL SULFONYL ESTER CYCLIZATION RELEASE PRODRUGS OF ACAMPROSATE, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE - Pantoic acid ester neopentyl sulfonyl ester prodrugs of acamprosate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prodrugs, and methods of using such prodrugs and compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed. In particular, acamprosate prodrugs exhibiting enhanced oral bioavailability and methods of using acamprosate prodrugs to treat neurodegenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, movement disorders, substance abuse disorders, binge eating disorder, cortical spreading depression related disorders, tinnitus, sleeping disorders, multiple sclerosis, and pain are disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090082464 | EXTERNALLY MASKED NEOPENTYL SULFONYL ESTER CYCLIZATION RELEASE PRODRUGS OF ACAMPROSATE, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE - Masked nitrogen-substituted and oxygen-substituted neopentyl sulfonyl ester prodrugs of acamprosate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prodrugs, and methods of using such prodrugs and compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed. In particular, acamprosate prodrugs exhibiting enhanced oral bioavailability and methods of using acamprosate prodrugs to treat neurodegenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, movement disorders, substance abuse disorders, binge eating disorder, cortical spreading depression related disorders, tinnitus, sleeping disorders, multiple sclerosis, and pain are disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090099253 | Internally Masked Neopentyl Sulfonyl Ester Cyclization Release Prodrugs of Acamprosate, Compositions Thereof, and Methods of Use - Internally masked neopentyl sulfonyl ester prodrugs of acamprosate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prodrugs, and methods of using such prodrugs and compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed. In particular, acamprosate prodrugs exhibiting enhanced oral bioavailability and methods of using acamprosate prodrugs to treat neurodegenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, movement disorders, substance abuse disorders, binge eating disorder, cortical spreading depression related disorders, tinnitus, sleeping disorders, multiple sclerosis, and pain are disclosed. | 04-16-2009 |