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Frank E. Aldwell, Dunedin NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120135039Oral Vaccines for Producing Mucosal Immunity - Embodiments of this invention include lipid-based immunogenic compositions (adjuvants or carriers) useful for oral or gastrointestinal administration for improving mucosal immune responses in animals vaccinated for a variety of bacterial infections. In certain embodiments, lipid compositions of this invention include a mixture of fatty acids having different chain lengths, thereby providing desired physico-chemical properties. When a bacterial antigen is mixed with a lipid-based adjuvant or carrier, the resulting composition elicits improved mucosal immune responses and thereby decreases infections and sequellae of disease caused by 05-31-2012

Frank E. Blondino, Easton, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080280947ANTI-INSOMNIA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compositions of zolpidem, and methods for their manufacture and use for treating insomnia. The compositions are formulated as oral sprays for transmucosal absorption of zolpidem. The methods of treatment in some cases involve night-time dosing administration to achieve therapeutic zolpidem blood levels within 20 minutes or less, tapering off to less than 20 ng/ml within less than five hours, in some cases less than four hours, post dosing.11-13-2008
20110040266ANTI-INSOMNIA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compositions of zolpidem, and methods for their manufacture and use for treating insomnia. The compositions are formulated as oral sprays for transmucosal absorption of zolpidem. The methods of treatment in some cases involve night-time dosing administration to achieve therapeutic zolpidem blood levels within 20 minutes or less, tapering off to less than 20 ng/ml within less than five hours, in some cases less than four hours, post dosing.02-17-2011
20110171273STABLE ANTI-NAUSEA ORAL SPRAY FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - Stable formulations of selective 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonists for oral spray administration for absorption by the oral mucosa and related methods of preparation and administration are provided. A preferred embodiment includes ondansetron in a concentration of about 5.1 to about 5.2% w/w; propylene glycol in a concentration of about 60.1 to about 60.3% w/w; water in a concentration of about 5.3 to about 5.4% w/w; and ethanol in a concentration of about 27.1 to about 27.3% w/w. Additional preferred embodiments are preservative free and/or non-aqueous or primarily non-aqueous.07-14-2011
20110280916STABLE HYDROALCOHOLIC ORAL SPRAY FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - Stable formulations of an active pharmaceutical agent suitable for oral spray administration for absorption by the oral mucosa and related methods of preparation and administration of active pharmaceutical agent formulations are provided. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide formulations comprising an active pharmaceutical agent, a solvent, a buffer, and a viscosity modifying agent, wherein when a unit dose volume of about 25 to 400 mcL of the oral spray composition is sprayed, the spray has a median particle size diameter of about 40 to about 100 microns.11-17-2011

Patent applications by Frank E. Blondino, Easton, PA US

Frank E. Bumb, Jr., Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090156028COMPLIANT INTERCONNECT APPARATUS WITH LAMINATE INTERPOSER STRUCTURE - Apparatus to electrically connect a first electrical contact to a second electrical contact includes opposed upper and lower elastomer layers formed on either side of an electrically insulating intermediate layer together forming a laminate interposer structure having a thickness. An electrically conducting elastic column to provide a localized conductive path is formed through the thickness of the laminate interposer structure. The upper and lower elastomer layers provide compliance between the upper and lower elastomer layers and the elastic column, and the intermediate layer provides reduced compliance between the intermediate layer and the elastic column relative to the compliance between the upper and lower elastomer layers and the elastic column.06-18-2009

Frank E. Clark, Kalispell, MT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100270343Apparatus for knife sheath lock - This is knife sheath combination lock assembly configured to minimize foreign elements from interfering with the operation of the lock assembly. The lock assembly can be used for both fixed blade knives and foldable knives. The locking mechanism for securing the knife to the sheath, the locking mechanism including; a lock assembly, and a spring attached to the lock assembly, wherein when the knife is inserted into the sheath, the lock assembly secures the knife; and wherein the spring has a first spring area distal a second spring area, the second spring area adjacent the lock assembly, and the first spring area adjacent the sheath.10-28-2010

Frank E. Hagie, Sacramento, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080318277Expression of human milk proteins in transgenic plants - The invention is directed to seed and seed extract compositions containing levels of a human milk protein between 3-40% or higher of the total protein weight of the soluble protein extractable from the seed. Also disclosed is a method of producing the seed with high levels of extractable human milk protein. The method includes transforming a monocotyledonous plant with a chimeric gene having a protein-coding sequence encoding a protein normally present in human milk under the control of a seed maturation-specific promoter. The method may further includes a leader DNA sequence encoding a monocot seed-specific transit sequence capable to target a linked milk protein to a storage body.12-25-2008
20090258004HUMAN BLOOD PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN MONOCOT SEEDS - The invention is directed to blood proteins produced in monocot seeds and isolated therefrom for use in therapeutic compositions, and to methods of making these isolated blood proteins and to therapeutic compositions comprising them.10-15-2009
20100031394Human Blood Proteins Expressed in Monocot Seeds - The invention is directed to blood proteins produced in monocot seeds and isolated therefrom for use in therapeutic compositions, and to methods of making these isolated blood proteins and to therapeutic compositions comprising them.02-04-2010
20100119691EXPRESSION OF HUMAN MILK PROTEINS IN TRANSGENIC PLANTS - The invention is directed to food and food additive compositions comprising one or more human milk proteins produced in the seeds of a transgenic plant and methods of making the same. The invention is further directed to improved infant formula comprising such food supplement composition.05-13-2010
20100183589HUMAN BLOOD PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN MONOCOT SEEDS - The invention is directed to blood proteins produced in monocot seeds and isolated therefrom for use in therapeutic compositions, and to methods of making these isolated blood proteins and to therapeutic compositions comprising them.07-22-2010

Patent applications by Frank E. Hagie, Sacramento, CA US

Frank E. Hagie, Elk Grove, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100003235ORAL FORMULATIONS FOR ENTERIC DISORDERS AND/OR REHYDRATION - The present invention relates, generally, to oral formulations including one or more recombinantly-produced human milk proteins. The formulations of the present invention may be used to prevent the onset of diarrhea in patients who have been or will be exposed to one or more agents known to cause diarrhea, and to prevent the recurrence of diarrhea in a patient recovering therefrom. The formulations may also be used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The formulations may also be beneficially administered in accordance with methods for promoting the development of healthy intestinal flora in a human patient.01-07-2010

Frank E. Hashberger, Snohomish, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110253836AIRCRAFT BIN MODULE WITH INTEGRATED AIR DUCTS AND LIGHTING - An aircraft overhead luggage bin module includes a stowage bin assembly, an integral light assembly providing structural stiffness to an upper portion of the stowage bin assembly. The stowage bin assembly includes an air distribution plenum that also transmits loads to mounting structures, an upper air diffuser connected to the air distribution plenum, and an optional lower sidewall diffuser connected to the air distribution plenum.10-20-2011
20110254705ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED LATCH FOR AIRCRAFT STOWAGE BINS - An electrically activated latch for aircraft stowage bins includes an overhead stowage bin module having a stationary support structure and a movable stowage bin portion. An electrically operated stowage bin latch mechanism latches the movable stowage bin portion in a closed position and unlatches the movable stowage bin portion to an open position. An electrically operated stowage bin activation switch operates the stowage bin latch mechanism, allowing the aircraft stowage bins to be locked by independently controlling the overhead stowage bins through the aircraft cabin management system, or by control of the latch by the stowage bin activation switch.10-20-2011
20110255296AIRCRAFT CEILING MODULE WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING, VALENCES AND WIRING - An aircraft ceiling module includes a ceiling panel with integrated lighting, valences and wiring. LED lighting units are mounted directly to the ceiling panel, and one or more valence panels are connected to the ceiling panel to shield the LED lighting units. The valence panels are integral to the ceiling panel, and provide structural stiffness to overall construction of the ceiling module. Wiring connected to the LED lighting units is integrated into the ceiling panel.10-20-2011
20110256821USE OF AIRCRAFT CABIN SURFACES TO GUIDE AIRFLOW AND SOUND - An interior ceiling panel system includes a ceiling panel mounted in a ceiling area, a first airflow directing panel in a first side of the ceiling area defining an airflow passage, and a second airflow directing panel in a second side of the ceiling area, defining an eddy space. An airflow supply source introduces airflow into the ceiling area, and the second airflow directing panel provides an obstruction that creates an eddy in the eddy space that incoming airflow with air in the cabin. One or more speakers project sound energy upward toward the ceiling panel, which deflects sound energy to provide more uniform sound levels in the cabin.10-20-2011

Frank E. Jones,, Iii, Nashville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090088510Thermoplastic polyolefin material with high surface gloss - A compound is described including one or more polymer (A) selected from propylene-ethylene block copolymers (A1), propylene homopolymers (A2) and a combination of copolymers (A1) and/or homopolymers (A2), at 30% to 90% by weight; one or more copolymer (B) selected from ethylene-alpha-olefin random copolymers (B1), hydrogenated styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (B2) and a combination of two or more of copolymers (B1) and/or copolymers (B2), at 0% to 50% by weight; one or more mineral filler (C) at 0% to 30% by weight; one or more surface modifier (D) at 0% to 5% by weight; one or more additive (E) at 0% to 5% by weight; and one or more colorant (F) at 0% to 10% by weight. Associated articles and methods are also described.04-02-2009
20090096130Thermoplastic polyolefin material with high surface gloss - A compound is described including one or more polymer (A) selected from propylene-ethylene block copolymers (A1), propylene homopolymers (A2) and a combination of copolymers (A1) and/or homopolymers (A2), at 30% to 90% by weight; one or more copolymer (B) selected from ethylene-alpha-olefin random copolymers (B1), hydrogenated styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (B2), ethylene-alpha-olefin block copolymers (B3), and a combination of two or more of copolymers (B1), copolymers (B2), and/or optional copolymers (B3), at 0% to 50% by weight; one or more mineral filler (C) at 0% to 30% by weight; one or more surface modifier (D) at 0% to 5% by weight; one or more additive (E) at 0% to 5% by weight; and one or more colorant (F) at 0% to 10% by weight. Associated articles and methods are also described.04-16-2009

Frank E. Karovic, Galloway, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100072794Towel securing apparatus - A towel securing apparatus is disclosed. The towel securing apparatus comprises a strip of material that is formed into a loop, and has a label attached to the loop. It is contemplated that the label may be used for advertising and various other types of promotional purposes (e.g. sports teams, etc. . . . ). It is also contemplated that the apparatus may be installed on a chair such that the label is oriented on the back side of the chair. Additional embodiments provide for various ways to attach an item to the apparatus. This serves to keep common items handy (e.g. sunglasses, camera, etc. . . . ) while at an outdoor venue, such as the beach, pool, on a boat, or at a concert, for example.03-25-2010
20110084523Towel securing apparatus - A towel securing apparatus is disclosed. The towel securing apparatus comprises a strip of material that is formed into a loop, and has a label attached to the loop. It is contemplated that the label may be used for advertising and various other types of promotional purposes (e.g. sports teams, etc. . . . ). It is also contemplated that the apparatus may be installed on a chair such that the label is oriented on the back side of the chair. Additional embodiments provide for various ways to attach an item to the apparatus. This serves to keep common items handy (e.g. sunglasses, camera, etc. . . . ) while at an outdoor venue, such as the beach, pool, on a boat, or at a concert, for example.04-14-2011

Frank E. La Fetra, Cupertlno, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110126189Method And Device For Customizing Software - A method of configuring software on a computer is disclosed herein. The software comprises at least one module and the computer comprises a nonvolatile storage having at least one address. An embodiment of the method comprises loading a flag into the address; reading the flag using the software; and activating the module in the software depending on the state of the flag, wherein activating the module causes at least one program to be installed on the computer.05-26-2011

Frank E. Oetlinger, Grafton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110258812Hinge Assembly For A Frame Structure - A hinge assembly is provided for a frame structure. The hinge assembly includes a first generally flat plate having an inner face, an outer face and a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. The bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face along a bore axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A second generally flat plate has an inner face, an outer face and a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. The bolt-receiving bore in the second plate extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a bore axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A pin pivotably connects the first plate to the second plate. A first lip extends from the inner face of the first plate and a second lip extends from the inner face of the second plate.10-27-2011
20110262214Slide For Interconnecting To A Frame - A slide is provided for interconnecting to a frame. The slide includes a bar extending along a main axis and having an inner face, an outer face, first and second sides and a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face along a bore axis at an acute angle to the outer face. The first and second sides includes recessed grooves therein. A sliding member includes first and second legs projecting therefrom and being slidably received in corresponding grooves in the first and second sides of the bar. The legs guiding slideable movement of the sliding member along the bar.10-27-2011
20110262220Connection Assembly For Interconnecting To A Frame - A connection assembly is provided for interconnecting to a frame. The connection assembly including a generally flat plate. The plate is defined by an inner face, an outer face and a first pair of bolt-receiving bores therethrough. The pair of bolt-receiving bores extend between the inner face and the outer face along bore axes at acute angles to the outer face. A first lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a first axis and a second lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a second axis generally perpendicular to the second axis.10-27-2011
20110262221Corner Piece For Mechanically Interlocking Frame Members - A corner piece is provided for interconnecting frame members. The corner piece includes a first plate member defining an inner face, an opposite outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The first plate member including a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. A second plate member defines an inner face contiguous with the inner face of the first plate member, an outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The second plate member includes a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a first axis generally parallel to the inner face of the first plate member.10-27-2011
20110262222Frame Member For Structure - A frame member is provided for a structure. The frame member includes a generally flat, elongated first surface having an elongated slot therein extending along an axis. The slot is defined by first and second converging sidewalls lying in corresponding planes which are at acute angles to the first surface. A first diverging outer abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the first converging sidewall and a second diverging outer abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the second converging sidewall. A first diverging inner abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the second converging sidewall and a second diverging inner abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the first converging sidewall.10-27-2011
20110262223Connection Assembly For Frame Structure - A connection assembly is provided for a frame structure. The connection assembly including a first plate member defining an inner face, an opposite outer face, and a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a first axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A tubular collar operatively connected to the first plate member. The tubular collar has a first end and an open terminal end for receiving a first end of a support rod.10-27-2011

Frank E. Pecjak, Fairfax, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110004682DETERMINING PROJECTION WEIGHTS BASED ON A CENSUS DATA - Projection weights may be configured to project usage of a first set of resources by users of a first group of clients systems to usage of the first set of resources by users in a larger group of users. Users of the first group of client systems may be a sample of a larger group of users that access resources on the network using client systems. The projection weights may be determined based on a first set of usage data and a second set of usage data. The first set of usage data may be determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a first group of client systems. The second set of usage data may be determined based on information received from a second group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with a second set of resources accessed by the second group of client systems.01-06-2011
20110246641MEASUREMENTS BASED ON PANEL AND CENSUS DATA - A first set of usage data for a first set of resources on a network and a second set of usage data for a second set of resources on a network are accessed. The first set of resources were accessed by a first group of client systems and the first set of usage data is determined based on information received from the first group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with the first set of resources. The second set of usage data is determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a second group of client systems that accessed the second set of resources. Users of the second group of client systems are a sample of a larger group of users that use resources on the network. Initial usage measurement data for a third set of resources on the network is determined based on the first set of usage data. The third set includes one or more common resources that are included in the first set of resources and the second set of resources. One or more adjustment factors are determined based on the second set of usage data and applied to the initial usage measurement data to generate adjusted usage measurement data. One or more reports are generated based on the adjusted usage measurement data.10-06-2011

Frank E. Ruch, Jr., Falmouth, ME US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090074909Phytase-containing animal food and method - A method is described for improving the nutritional value of a foodstuff comprising a source of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate by feeding the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast. The method comprises the step of feeding the animal the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast wherein the phytase can be selected from the group consisting of AppA1, AppA2 and a site-directed mutant of AppA. The invention also enables reduction of the feed to weight gain ratio and an increase bone mass and mineral content of an animal. A foodstuff and a feed additive comprising AppA2 or a site-directed mutant of AppA are also described.03-19-2009
20110086127PHYTASE-CONTAINING ANIMAL FOOD AND METHOD - A method is described for improving the nutritional value of a foodstuff comprising a source of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate by feeding the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast. The method comprises the step of feeding the animal the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast wherein the phytase can be selected from the group consisting of AppA1, AppA2 and a site-directed mutant of AppA. The invention also enables reduction of the feed to weight gain ratio and an increase bone mass and mineral content of an animal. A foodstuff and a feed additive comprising AppA2 or a site-directed mutant of AppA are also described.04-14-2011
20110318449Phytase-Containing Animal Food and Method - A method is described for improving the nutritional value of a foodstuff comprising a source of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate by feeding the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast. The method comprises the step of feeding the animal the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast wherein the phytase can be selected from the group consisting of AppA1, AppA2 and a site-directed mutant of AppA. The invention also enables reduction of the feed to weight gain ratio and an increase bone mass and mineral content of an animal. A foodstuff and a feed additive comprising AppA2 or a site-directed mutant of AppA are also described.12-29-2011

Frank E. Staigl, Iii, Greenville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100001598EXTERNAL VOLTAGE CHANGE DEVICE - A motor including a stator, a first connector portion, a selector, and a second connector portion. The stator has a first winding arrangement configured for a first voltage and a second winding arrangement configured for a second voltage different from the first voltage. The first connector portion is selectively connectable to each of the first winding arrangement and the second winding arrangement. The selector is movable between a first position in which the first connector portion is connected to the first winding arrangement, and a second position in which the first connector portion is connected to the second winding arrangement. The second connector portion is electrically connected to a power supply and selectively engageable with the first connector portion to provide power to one of the first winding arrangement and the second winding arrangement.01-07-2010
20110074254ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING A RAIN GUARD - A motor includes a shaft that extends along a rotational axis and an end frame that includes a first surface that is substantially normal to the axis. A first plurality of annular features are arranged concentrically about the rotational axis and coupled to the first surface. A fan is mounted to the rotating shaft and including a slinger portion and a second surface. A second plurality of annular features are arranged concentrically about the rotational axis and coupled to the second surface. The first plurality of annular features cooperate with the second plurality of annular features to form a non-contact seal between the fan and the end frame.03-31-2011

Frank E. Underhill, Jr., Barberville, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110073025Method And System For Transplanting Large Trees - A method for moving large trees by cutting trenches around the tree so as to define a generally rectangular root ball for the tree and positioning a box structure in an excavated area along one side of the defined root ball so that the box structure can be pulled beneath the tree to as to sever the root ball. One side of the box structure is open and has a cutting plate that can be pulled under the tree. A pulling mechanism is positioned in a second excavated area on an opposite side of the root ball and cables are attached to the box structure so that it can be pulled beneath the root ball to sever and capture the ball. The open side of the box structure is then closed and lifting devices attached to the structure to allow the tree to be lifted from the ground.03-31-2011

Frank E. Zuhde, Newbury Park, CA US