Fraser, US
Alan Fraser, Jacksonville, FL US
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20130095725 | FIGURINE TOY IN COMBINATION WITH A PORTABLE, REMOVABLE WIRELESS COMPUTER DEVICE HAVING A VISUAL DISPLAY SCREEN - The combination of a figurine toy and a smartphone-type device, along with display-controlling software apps, the figurine toy having a receptacle, receiving pocket or mating area adapted and structured to temporarily receive and retain the smartphone-type device such that the visual display of the smartphone-type device presents animated facial features for the figurine toy, the smartphone-type device covering the static facial features of the figurine toy when received by the figurine toy. | 04-18-2013 |
Alexander D. Fraser, Deland, FL US
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20120010935 | WHOLESALE PRODUCT DISPLAY AND ORDERING SYSTEM - A wholesale product ordering system is disclosed. The system comprises a remote server having an associated database of products of the at least one manufacturer and at least one portable access unit. The portable access unit has a video display and an associated keypad. The database of products includes images of the products and alphanumeric data (product identification numbers, prices, sizes, etc.) about the products. The portable access unit is used by a sales representative when visiting a potential customer (retail business) to access selected products of the database to display them and to enable direct ordering. | 01-12-2012 |
Alexander G. Fraser, Bernardsville, NJ US
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20090262744 | SWITCHING NETWORK - A large high capacity switch is provided for a communication network which is constructed from a network of smaller switches. Data is fragmented into fixed sized cells and the cells of a traffic flow are aggregated by grouping cells to form larger yet uniform units of information transfer. The groups are transmitted synchronously and in parallel to increase the effective bandwidth of information transfer. | 10-22-2009 |
Alexander Harley Fraser, Statesville, NC US
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20140032351 | Systems and Methods for Live Auctioneer Led Sales - Systems and methods for providing live auctioneer led sales of products, such as vehicles, between remotely located buyers, sellers, and auctioneers are provided herein. In certain aspects, systems and methods may facilitate one or more auctions led by a remotely located live auctioneer who receives bids from one or more remotely located buyers. Accordingly, in some examples, the auctioneer may accept bids from the buyers, encourage bidding from the buyers, and/or declare (or not declare) a product sold in real-time. In this manner, in certain aspects, the systems and methods enable an auction to be conduct by a live auctioneer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032352 | Systems and Methods for Live Auctioneer Led Sales - Systems and methods for providing live auctioneer led sales of products, such as vehicles, between remotely located buyers, sellers, and auctioneers are provided herein. In certain aspects, systems and methods may facilitate one or more auctions led by a remotely located live auctioneer who receives bids from one or more remotely located buyers. Accordingly, in some examples, the auctioneer may accept bids from the buyers, encourage bidding from the buyers, and/or declare (or not declare) a product sold in real-time. In this manner, in certain aspects, the systems and methods enable an auction to be conduct by a live auctioneer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032353 | Systems and Methods for Live Auctioneer Led Sales - Systems and methods for providing live auctioneer led sales of products, such as vehicles, between remotely located buyers, sellers, and auctioneers are provided herein. In certain aspects, systems and methods may facilitate one or more auctions led by a remotely located live auctioneer who receives bids from one or more remotely located buyers. Accordingly, in some examples, the auctioneer may accept bids from the buyers, encourage bidding from the buyers, and/or declare (or not declare) a product sold in real-time. In this manner, in certain aspects, the systems and methods enable an auction to be conduct by a live auctioneer. | 01-30-2014 |
Allan B. Fraser, Casper, WY US
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20100042389 | Self-cleaning submerged instrumentation - Techniques and apparatus inhibit, limit, or remove biofouling and certain inorganic accumulations, to increase the longevity of accurate in-situ oceanographic and other underwater measurements and transducing processes. The invention deters formation of an initial bacterial layer and other precipitation, without harming the environment. The invention integrates an ultrasonic source into a sensor or other device, or its supporting structures. The ultrasonic source vibrates one or more critical surfaces of the device at a frequency and amplitude that dislodge early accumulations, thus preventing the rest of the fouling sequence. The ultrasonic driver is activated for short periods and low duty cycles, and in some cases preferably while the device is not operating. | 02-18-2010 |
20130276840 | SELF-CLEANING SUBMERGED INSTRUMENTATION - Techniques and apparatus inhibit, limit, or remove biofouling and certain inorganic accumulations, to increase the longevity of accurate in-situ oceanographic and other underwater measurements and transducing processes. The invention deters formation of an initial bacterial layer and other precipitation, without harming the environment. The invention integrates an ultrasonic source into a sensor or other device, or its supporting structures. The ultrasonic source vibrates one or more critical surfaces of the device at a frequency and amplitude that dislodge early accumulations, thus preventing the so rest of the fouling sequence. The ultrasonic driver is activated for short periods and low duty cycles, and in some cases preferably while the device is not operating. | 10-24-2013 |
Amanda Fraser, Atlanta, GA US
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20110126123 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING TO-DO LIST TASK ITEMS VIA A COMPUTER NETWORK - A system and method for managing to-do list task items provides a user interface having user interface elements for allowing the user to add one or more task items to a to-do list, for allowing the user to edit one or more fields associated with a task item added to the to-do list, and for allowing the user to designate a task item within the to-do list as completed whereupon the designated task item is placed into a completed list and removed from the to-do list. Within the system, a task item is defined by at least a title, a description, a due date, and a tag. The tags provide a means for the task items to be organized within lists as well as within the system to, for example, allow task items to be shared, searched on, and the like. | 05-26-2011 |
Andrew Mcleod Fraser, Los Alamos, NM US
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20080265156 | Measuring momentum for charged particle tomography - Methods, apparatus and systems for detecting charged particles and obtaining tomography of a volume by measuring charged particles including measuring the momentum of a charged particle passing through a charged particle detector. Sets of position sensitive detectors measure scattering of the charged particle. The position sensitive detectors having sufficient mass to cause the charged particle passing through the position sensitive detectors to scatter in the position sensitive detectors. A controller can be adapted and arranged to receive scattering measurements of the charged particle from the charged particle detector, determine at least one trajectory of the charged particle from the measured scattering; and determine at least one momentum measurement of the charged particle from the at least one trajectory. The charged particle can be a cosmic ray-produced charged particle, such as a cosmic ray-produced muon. The position sensitive detectors can be drift cells, such as gas-filled drift tubes. | 10-30-2008 |
20130238291 | Robust statistical reconstruction for charged particle tomography - Systems and methods for charged particle detection including statistical reconstruction of object volume scattering density profiles from charged particle tomographic data to determine the probability distribution of charged particle scattering using a statistical multiple scattering model and determine a substantially maximum likelihood estimate of object volume scattering density using expectation maximization (ML/EM) algorithm to reconstruct the object volume scattering density. The presence of and/or type of object occupying the volume of interest can be identified from the reconstructed volume scattering density profile. The charged particle tomographic data can be cosmic ray muon tomographic data from a muon tracker for scanning packages, containers, vehicles or cargo. The method can be implemented using a computer program which is executable on a computer. | 09-12-2013 |
Andrew R. Fraser, Boise, ID US
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20080244824 | BATHTUB SAFETY APPARATUS - A bathtub safety apparatus particularly useful for helping a user to get into and out of a bathtub safely. The apparatus providing a hand hold that reduces the chances of accidental slips and falls. The hand hold made of a braided chain of rope that is suspended from the ceiling. This braided chain of rope being detachable from the ceiling for washing. | 10-09-2008 |
Brian Fraser, Atlanta, GA US
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20100225130 | Apparatus For Coupling And Decoupling Clips - An apparatus for coupling and decoupling clips is described. Specifically, the apparatus allows for installation of clips to building structures of varying elevations. The apparatus may comprise a telescoping pole, a lower pivot joint, an upper pivot joint, and at least one reversible clip. The reversible clip may be removed from the upper pivot joint by applying a substantially vertical force in a downward direction to the telescoping pole. Lights may be attached to the reversible clip. The lower pivot joint and upper pivot joint allow for the reversible clip to be coupled to building structures at various angles. | 09-09-2010 |
Brock Fraser, Asheville, NC US
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20110061381 | MULTI-STAGE TURBOCHARGING SYSTEM WITH THERMAL BYPASS - A two-stage turbocharging system with a high pressure (HP) turbine and a low pressure (LP) turbine, exhaust piping connecting an engine to the HP turbine inlet, exhaust piping connecting the HP turbine outlet to the LP turbine inlet, piping connecting the LP turbine outlet to an aftertreatment device, and branched bypass piping having an inlet and first and second branches, the inlet connected to the engine to HP turbine inlet exhaust piping, the first branch outlet connected to the LP turbine inlet, the second branch outlet connected to the aftertreatment device, and an R2S valve in the first branch and a warm-up valve in said second branch. By opening of the valve, exhaust gas can bypass both the HP and LP turbines and flow to, e.g., the catalytic converter. The R2S valve and the warm-up valve may be integrated into a single exhaust flow control unit. | 03-17-2011 |
20130152582 | COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION INTO ANNULAR VOLUME - To solve the problems of compressor wheel blade flow separation causing surge type noises when a compressor return or recirculation valve is opened or closed, bypass airflow from a compressor recirculation valve is fed into an annular volume, defined between inner and outer walls or shaped as a radially expanded, axially flattened cylindrical space in the compressor inlet, so that the generally unidirectional radial flow from the compressor recirculation valve is re-directed and organized as it is turned from generally radial to generally axial, merging with the general inlet flow and presenting the compressor wheel with airflow of “circumferentially uniform” flow velocity. | 06-20-2013 |
20150049967 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A TURBOCHARGER ALUMINUM BEARING HOUSING - In an aluminum turbocharger bearing housing, there is a potential for wear of the bearing housing at the interface with the turbine housing and/or the bearing system. One area of potential concern is the interface between the flange of the bearing housing and an abutment of the turbine housing. With a protective element at the interface, the potential for wear, and thus misalignment of the rotating assembly with the housings in which they operate can be mitigated. The protective element can be a cap for the bearing housing flange or a heat shield adapted to cover certain faces of the bearing housing flange. The protective element can be a sleeve provided within a bore in the bearing housing. The protective element can be made of a material with a higher heat resistance and/or a higher wear resistance than the aluminum bearing housing. | 02-19-2015 |
Christopher Fraser, Arlington, MA US
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20110110965 | COMPOSITIONS THAT INDUCE T CELL HELP - The present invention relates, at least in part, to compositions, and related methods, comprising MHC II binding peptides. In one embodiment, the MHC II binding peptides comprise a peptide having at least 70% identity to a natural HLA-DP binding peptide, HLA-DQ binding peptide, or HLA-DR binding peptide. | 05-12-2011 |
20120070493 | TARGETED MULTI-EPITOPE DOSAGE FORMS FOR INDUCTION OF AN IMMUNE RESPONSE TO ANTIGENS - Provided herein are compositions and methods related to MHC II binding peptides. In some embodiments, the peptides are obtained or derived from a common source. In other embodiment, the peptides are obtained or derived from an infectious agent to which a subject has been repeatedly exposed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120213812 | Immunostimulatory Oligonucleotides - Compositions that include immunostimulatory nucleic acids are disclosed, along with the use of such compositions to induce immune responses. | 08-23-2012 |
20120276109 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS TO REDUCE IMMUNE RESPONSES TO THERAPEUTIC PROTEINS - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising therapeutic protein APC presentable antigens and immunosuppressants that provide tolerogenic immune responses specific to therapeutic proteins. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276134 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS FOR ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC DELETION OF T EFFECTOR CELLS - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier methods, and related compositions, comprising administering immunosuppressants and MHC Class I-restricted and/or MHC Class II-restricted epitopes that can generate tolerogenic immune responses (e.g., antigen-specific T effector cell deletion). | 11-01-2012 |
20120276155 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS FOR GENERATING CD8+ REGULATORY T CELLS - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier methods, and related compositions, comprising administering MHC Class I-restricted and/or MHC Class II-restricted epitopes of an antigen and immunosuppressants in order to generate tolerogenic immune responses against the antigen, such as the generation of antigen-specific CD8+ regulatory T cells. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276156 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIER COMPOSITIONS WITH TRANSPLANTABLE GRAFT ANTIGENS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising APC presentable transplant antigens and immunosuppressants that provide tolerogenic immune responses (e.g., a reduction in CD8+ T cell proliferation and/or activity) specific to the APC presentable transplant antigens. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276157 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS TO REDUCE ANTIBODY RESPONSES - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising MHC Class II-restricted epitopes and immunosuppressants that provide tolerogenic immune responses, such as a reduction in CD4+ T cell help specific to an antigen. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276158 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS TO REDUCE CYTOTOXIC T LYMPHOCYTE RESPONSES - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising MHC Class I-restricted and/or MHC Class II-restricted epitopes associated with undesired CD8+ T cell responses and immunosuppressants that provide tolerogenic immune responses against antigens that comprise the epitopes. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276159 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS - This invention relates, at least in part, to compositions comprising synthetic nanocarriers and immunosuppressants that result in immune suppressive effects. Such compositions can further comprise antigen and provide antigen-specific tolerogenic immune responses. | 11-01-2012 |
20120294888 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS FOR ALLERGY THERAPY - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising immunosuppressants and MHC Class II-restricted epitopes of an allergen that provide tolerogenic immune responses specific to the allergen. | 11-22-2012 |
20120301510 | TOLEROGENIC SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS COUPLED TO CD1D-RESTRICTED ANTIGENS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising CD1d-restricted antigens and immunosuppressants that provide tolerogenic immune responses. | 11-29-2012 |
20130059009 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC INDUCED TOLEROGENIC DENDRITIC CELLS WITH SYNTHETIC NANOCARRIERS - Disclosed are antigen-specific induced tolerogenic dendritic cells (itDCs) that are produced from combining itDCs with antigen in particulate form, as well as related compositions and methods. | 03-07-2013 |
Christopher C. Fraser, Arlington, MA US
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20120270219 | NOVEL GENES ENCODING PROTEINS HAVING PROGNOSTIC, DIAGNOSTIC, PREVENTIVE, THERAPEUTIC, AND OTHER USES - The invention provides isolated TANGO 509 nucleic acid molecules and polypeptide molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, expression vectors containing the nucleic acid molecules of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and non-human transgenic animals in which a nucleic acid molecule of the invention has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated polypeptides, fusion polypeptides, antigenic peptides and antibodies. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 10-25-2012 |
20130123122 | SECRETED PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated TANGO 228 nucleic acid molecules, which encode secreted proteins with homology to the rat MCA-32 protein, isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated TANGO 240 nucleic acid molecules, which encode secreted proteins with homology to the | 05-16-2013 |
20140072968 | Novel Genes Encoding Proteins Having Prognostic, Diagnostic, Preventive, Therapeutic, and Other Uses - The invention provides isolated TANGO 509 nucleic acid molecules and polypeptide molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, expression vectors containing the nucleic acid molecules of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and non-human transgenic animals in which a nucleic acid molecule of the invention has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated polypeptides, fusion polypeptides, antigenic peptides and antibodies. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 03-13-2014 |
20140296101 | SECRETED PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated TANGO 228 nucleic acid molecules, which encode secreted proteins with homology to the rat MCA-32 protein, isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated TANGO 240 nucleic acid molecules, which encode secreted proteins with homology to the | 10-02-2014 |
Claire Fraser, Potomac, MD US
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20090232820 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 09-17-2009 |
20120027801 | POLYPEPTIDES FROM NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS - Various specific meningococcal proteins are disclosed. The invention provides related polypeptides, nucleic acids, antibodies and methods. These can all be used in medicine for treating or preventing disease and/or infection caused by meningococcus, such as bacterial meningitis. | 02-02-2012 |
20120128707 | STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE PROTEINS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention provides proteins and nucleic acid sequences from | 05-24-2012 |
20120135024 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 05-31-2012 |
20120148616 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 06-14-2012 |
20120156236 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 06-21-2012 |
20120164166 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 06-28-2012 |
20150079124 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 03-19-2015 |
20150086582 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 03-26-2015 |
Claire Fraser, Clarksville, MD US
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20130129740 | NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEINS FROM STREPTOCOCCUS GROUPS A AND B - The invention provides proteins from group B | 05-23-2013 |
Claire Fraser, Rockville, MD US
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20100105865 | Nucleic acids and proteins from streptococcus groups a & b - The invention provides proteins from group B | 04-29-2010 |
20120207778 | NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEINS FROM STREPTOCOCCUS GROUPS A AND B - The invention provides proteins from group B | 08-16-2012 |
Claire Fraser, Baltimore, MD US
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20150225784 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE LIKELIHOOD OF APPENDICITIS - A method for determining a likelihood of appendicitis in a subject is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of (a) determining the relative abundance of microorganisms corresponding to one or more operational taxonomic units (OTUs) in a test biological sample obtained from the subject; (b) comparing the relative abundance of the microorganisms in each of the one or more OTUs to a corresponding reference value assigned to each of the one or more OTUs, and (c) determining a likelihood of appendicitis in the subject based on the result in step (b), wherein a significant increase in relative abundance of the microorganisms in the one or more OTUs indicates a high risk of appendicitis in the subject. Also disclosed is a kit for determining a likelihood of appendicitis in a subject. | 08-13-2015 |
Claire M. Fraser, Potomac, MD US
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20080317754 | Human Osteoclast Derived Cathepsin - Disclosed is a human osteoclast-derived cathepsin (Cathepsin O) polypeptide and DNA(RNA) encoding such cathepsin O polypeptides. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques. The present invention also discloses antibodies, antagonists and inhibitors of such polypeptide which may be used to prevent the action of such polypeptide and therefore may be used therapeutically to treat bone diseases such as osteoporosis and cancers, such as tumor metastases. | 12-25-2008 |
20100015151 | POLYPEPTIDES FROM NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS - Various specific meningococcal proteins are disclosed. The invention provides related polypeptides, nucleic acids, antibodies and methods. These can all be used in medicine for treating or preventing disease and/or infection caused by meningococcus, such as bacterial meningitis. | 01-21-2010 |
20110020402 | Method For Identification, Isolation And Production Of Antigens To A Specific Pathogen - Described is a method for identification, isolation and production of hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens from a specific pathogen, a tumor, an allergen or a tissue or host prone to autoimmunity, said antigens being suited for use in a vaccine for a given type of animal or for humans, which is characterized by the following steps:—providing an antibody preparation from a plasma pool of said given type of animal or from a human plasma pool or individual sera with antibodies against said specific pathogren, tumor, allergen or tissue or host prone to auto-immunity,—providing at least one expression library of said specific pathogen, tumor, allergen or tissue or host prone to auto-immunity,—screening said at least one expression library with said antibody preparation, identifying antigens which bind in said screening to antibodies in said antibody preparation, —screening the identified antigens with individual antibody preparations from individual sera from individuals with antibodies against said specific pathogen, tumor, allergen or tissue or host prone to auto-immunity,—identifying the hyperimmune serum-reactive antigen portion of said identified antigens and which hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens bind to a relevant portion of said individual antibody preparations from said individual sera and—optionally isolating said hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens and producing said hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens by chemical or recombinant methods. | 01-27-2011 |
20130034575 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION, ISOLATION AND PRODUCTION OF ANTIGENS TO A SPECIFIC PATHOGEN - Described is a method for identification, isolation and production of hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens from a specific pathogen, a tumor, an allergen or a tissue or host prone to auto-immunity, said antigens being suited for use in a vaccine for a given type of animal or for humans, which is characterized by the following steps: providing an antibody preparation, providing at least one expression library, identifying antigens which bind, screening the identified antigens, identifying the hyperimmune serum-reactive antigen portion of said identified antigens and which hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens bind to a relevant portion of said individual antibody optionally isolating said hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens and producing said hyperimmune serum-reactive antigens by chemical or recombinant methods. | 02-07-2013 |
Craig J. Fraser, Webster City, IA US
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20130081983 | LUBRICANT FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration device is disclosed. The device includes a filter inlet, a filter outlet, and a filter flow path from the filter inlet to the filter outlet. A filter in the filter flow path filters contaminants from lubricant flowing from a lubricant supply to a lubricant destination. A bypass flow path bypasses the filter in the event the filter becomes clogged. The bypass flow path has a bypass inlet in fluid communication with the filter flow path at a location upstream from the filter and a bypass outlet separate from the filter outlet and not in fluid communication with the filter outlet. The bypass outlet is normally closed to permit flow along the filter flow path and opens if the filter becomes clogged so that lubricant is directed along the bypass flow path and through the bypass outlet for disposal without going to the lubricant destination. | 04-04-2013 |
Daniel Fraser, Charlotte, NC US
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20120239345 | SELF CENTERING BORE MEASUREMENT UNIT - Disclosed is a bore measurement unit having an elongate main body with first and second ends. A first adjustment mechanism is disposed near the first end and a second adjustment mechanism is disposed near said second end. The adjustment mechanisms expand or contract, through triangulating arms, to relative diameters, such that when the unit is inserted into a hollow bore it may be centered therein. A measuring portion of the unit measures the internal diameter of the bore. The measuring unit includes at least one sensor and preferably takes more than three readings at each distance of insertion to formulate a best fit circle of the inner bore diameter. | 09-20-2012 |
David Fraser, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20090020550 | Front-Loading Rack for Displaying and First-In, First-Out Dispensing of Products - A rack includes a loading chute into which products are loaded in a generally horizontal face-down orientation, and a dispensing chute defining a dispensing aperture at the front side of the rack. A cam is disposed at the rear end of the loading chute to tilt a product into an upright orientation and to position the upright product with the front face facing forward. The cam also slopes downwardly in a lateral direction so as to move the upright product onto the rear end of the dispensing ramp with the front face still facing forward. The product slides down the dispensing ramp and is stopped by a stop positioned adjacent the dispensing aperture. By virtue of the rack's design, facilitated by the specially designed cam, the upright product is positioned with its front face facing forward such that a consumer can view any indica thereon. | 01-22-2009 |
David Andrew Fraser, Decatur, GA US
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20100223103 | DEAL MANAGEMENT IN A CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides a method, system and computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for facilitating consistent application of price polices on every sales transaction supported through a customer relationship management system, in order to identify price exceptions in violation of stated corporate pricing objectives. Having such capabilities coupled with a customer relationship management system enables embodiments of the present invention to reduce the time to identify and evaluate price exceptions that impact revenue and margin. Agents responsible for sales interaction with customers can immediately identify violations of price policies. Those responsible for authorizing exceptions can easily determine the effect of those exceptions upon impacted markets. | 09-02-2010 |
20100223104 | DEAL ANALYSIS WORKBENCH FOR A CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides a method, system and computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for facilitating consistent application of price polices on every sales transaction supported through a customer relationship management system, in order to identify price exceptions in violation of stated corporate pricing objectives. Having such capabilities coupled with a customer relationship management system enables embodiments of the present invention to reduce the time to identify and evaluate price exceptions that impact revenue and margin. Agents responsible for sales interaction with customers can immediately identify violations of price policies. Those responsible for authorizing exceptions can easily determine the effect of those exceptions upon impacted markets. | 09-02-2010 |
Dawn Fraser, Hartsville, SC US
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20090055954 | COTTON VARIETY 05Z629 - The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 05Z629. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 05Z629. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 05Z629 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 05Z629 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. | 02-26-2009 |
20090165161 | COTTON VARIETY 05Z855 - The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 05Z855. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 05Z855. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 05Z855 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 05Z855 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. | 06-25-2009 |
Dawn E. Fraser, Hartsville, SC US
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20090133148 | COTTON VARIETY 02Z89 - The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 02Z89. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 02Z89. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 02Z89 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 02Z89 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. | 05-21-2009 |
20090133149 | COTTON VARIETY 04Z007 - The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 04Z007. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 04Z007. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 04Z007 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 04Z007 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. | 05-21-2009 |
20090133150 | COTTON VARIETY 04Z353 - The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 04Z353. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 04Z353. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 04Z353 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 04Z353 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. | 05-21-2009 |
Donald Fraser, Bethesda, MD US
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20110271203 | COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MESSAGING - A college admission messaging system and method are provided. Students and counselors can enter information and receive custom messages related to a particular student's college application process. Students can receive incentives as they complete critical steps in the application process. Students can invite a school counselor (e.g., one or more mentors) to monitor their application progress. School counselors can have access to a computer user interface (e.g., dashboard) to track student participation and progress in the college admission process. Counselors can have the ability to customize the dashboard and messages sent to the students. The counselors can utilize the dashboard to assist students in completing their college admissions tasks. Colleges can used the messaging system to assist newly enrolled students succeed by providing orientation information and performance based updates. | 11-03-2011 |
Donald K. Fraser, Ira Township, MI US
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20090299829 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JOB PLACEMENT - A computer-implemented method of recording employment history of a job seeker includes receiving at least one employment experience selection from a job seeker. A plurality of skills related to the at least one employment experience selection are presented to the job seeker over a network. The job seeker is asked to provide a time period corresponding to an amount of time that the job seeker has used a selected skill. The job seeker is also asked to select one of a plurality of predefined competency ratings for the selected skill. A time period and competency rating for the selected skill is received. A freeform text entry field is provided for the job seeker to provide information about how the job seeker has performed a selected task. A description of how the job seeker has performed the selected task is received over the network from the freeform text entry field. The at least one employment experience selection, the selected skill and related skill data received from the job seeker, and the selected task and related task data received from the job seeker are stored in a database on the server. | 12-03-2009 |
Donald Ray Fraser, Goshen, IN US
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20140193294 | OZONE SANITIZING SYSTEM - A device for sanitizing objects using ozone is disclosed having a container defining an enclosed space and a selectively closeable opening for enclosing the space, an ozone generator, an ozone converter, a controller, and a timer working together to generate a predetermined concentration of ozone within the enclosed space and maintain approximately the same concentration for a predetermined period of time. Also disclosed are assemblies and methods detecting and warning of entrapment within the enclosure and halting ozone production when it occurs. Further disclosed are devices and methods for coupling a maintenance device to the sanitizing system to perform various maintenance operations such as adjusting operational control parameters, and observing conditions within the enclosed chamber in real-time such as temperature, humidity, and ozone concentration. | 07-10-2014 |
Douglas Fraser, Fairlee, VT US
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20150100218 | Sudden Acceleration Shutdown Device Using Hydraulic Brake Pressure Detector To Disable Vehicle On Driver Panic - A safety shutdown system for a vehicle has a device for detecting a panic-level force applied to a vehicle control with a first state indicative of no detected panic-level forces, and a second state indicative of detected panic-level force. This device is coupled to disable a powerplant of the vehicle when in the second state. In particular embodiments the apparatus for detecting has a hydraulic cylinder coupled to a brake line and detects panic-level force on a brake pedal of the vehicle; and in embodiments the apparatus for detecting is adjustable. In other particular embodiments, a second device disables the powerplant of the vehicle upon detecting panic-level force on an accelerator pedal of the vehicle. | 04-09-2015 |
Eric Fraser, Woodbury, MN US
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20100179490 | Ear canal rinsing device - An ear canal flushing device includes a main body with a cavity for storing a liquid and a temperature sensor for indicating when the liquid is within a selected temperature range that will not adversely affect the patient when the liquid contacts the tympanic membrane. A nozzle is removably attachable to the main body where the nozzle includes a distal portion adapted for insertion into the ear canal and an internal nozzle lumen in fluid communication with the opening in the main body. The nozzle also includes at least one discharge port in fluid communication with the internal nozzle lumen wherein when pressure is applied to the main body a volume of the cavity decreases and liquid is forced out of the at least one discharge port such that the ear canal can be rinsed. | 07-15-2010 |
Heidi C. Fraser, Lombard, IL US
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20130096356 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR THE ISOMERIZATION AND DEISOHEXANIZING OF HYDROCARBON FEEDS - Methods and apparatuses for the isomerization and deisohexanizing of a feed are provided. In a method for the isomerization of a feed in an isomerization zone to form an isomerized stream and the deisohexanizing of the isomerized stream in a deisohexanizer zone, heat is exchanged between the isomerization zone and the deisohexanizer zone to raise the temperature of the feed and to reduce the temperature of the deisohexanizer sidecut stream. | 04-18-2013 |
James M. Fraser, Spring, TX US
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20080251256 | TIEBACK SEAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a method of sealing a tieback to a tubular. The method includes, positioning a metal deformable member of the tieback within a tubular and contacting the tubular with a sleeve of the tieback. Moving the sleeve in a first axial direction thereby contacting and radially deforming a first portion of the deformable member by axially compressing the deformable member and sealably engaging the tubular with the radially deformed first portion. | 10-16-2008 |
Jeffrey B. Fraser, Newton, MA US
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20110275346 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RULE TRIGGERED MOBILE ADVERTISING - An advertising subsidized communication service is provided that can be utilized by eligible subscribers in instances designated by mobile operators or advertisers. An eligible subscriber that meets certain criteria, such as having a low pre-paid balance, can opt-in to an advertising subsidized service initiated through an SCP proxy for the advertising service platform. The subscriber receives advertising through selected channels, such as voice injection, text messaging or other media, which advertising subsidizes subscriber communication service. The subsidized service may be limited in some regard to number of calls, call duration or incoming calls, as examples. The subscriber may be automatically opted-out of the subsidized service upon payment being applied to a pre-paid for post-paid service account. The opt-in process for subsidized service occurs in real-time and may be prompted through a number of channels, such as voice or text messages. | 11-10-2011 |
John W. Fraser, Dayton, OH US
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20120227599 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LAYER-TO-LAYER COMPENSATION AND ERROR CORRECTION - A system and method for reducing and/or eliminating the printed layer-over-layer registration error. | 09-13-2012 |
John William Fraser, Dayton, OH US
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20080285086 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN IMPROVED ENGRAVING OF GRAVURE CYLINDERS - An engraver having a shoe sensor system for sensing a movement of the shoe and for adjusting an engraving signal in response thereto. | 11-20-2008 |
Joseph Fraser, Acworth, GA US
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20120118411 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR LIQUID AND SEMI-LIQUID REMOVAL AND METHOD THEREOF - A portable device for liquid and semi-liquid removal and method therein having a receptacle, lid assembly, vacuum attachment assembly, intake attachment assembly, intake system, and a vacuum system, wherein the lid assembly fastens to the receptacle and connects the intake system and the vacuum system to the receptacle. | 05-17-2012 |
Judith M. Fraser, Boise, ID US
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20080244824 | BATHTUB SAFETY APPARATUS - A bathtub safety apparatus particularly useful for helping a user to get into and out of a bathtub safely. The apparatus providing a hand hold that reduces the chances of accidental slips and falls. The hand hold made of a braided chain of rope that is suspended from the ceiling. This braided chain of rope being detachable from the ceiling for washing. | 10-09-2008 |
Kevin Gerard Fraser, Belleville, IL US
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20080196166 | CELLULAR CUSHION - A cellular cushion includes a base and a plurality of hollow cells coupled to the base. The base includes at least a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a substantially planar lower surface and an opposite upper surface. The second layer includes a substantially planar lower surface and an opposite substantially planar upper surface. The hollow cells extend outwardly from the first layer upper surface within at least one region. Each of the cells within the first region are coupled together in flow communication. Each of the cells includes a hollow body portion and an outer surface. The cells are spaced across the base such that the cell outer surfaces cooperate to define a contoured seat configured to cradle a portion of a user. An outer surface of at least some of the cells is at least one of oriented obliquely with respect to the base. | 08-21-2008 |
20110252570 | THERAPEUTIC MATTRESS SYSTEM AND METHODS OF FABRICATING SAME - A cellular structure includes a base, a plurality of hollow cells coupled to the base, a sealing layer, and a pressurization system. The base includes at least a first layer and a second layer. The cells each extend outwardly from the base, and are grouped together in at least a first zone, a second zone, and a third zone. The cells in each of the first, second, and third zones are only coupled in flow communication with the cells in that respective zone. The pressurization system is coupled to the first, second, and third zones for selectively and independently pressurizing each of the zones. The pressurization zone is configured such that in a first mode of operation, the first zone is pressurized and the second and third zones are depressurized, and in a second mode of operation, the first zone is depressurized while the second and third zones are pressurized. | 10-20-2011 |
20120090095 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING CELLULAR CUSHIONS - A cellular cushion includes a base, a plurality of hollow cells, and a sealing layer. The base includes at least a first layer and a second layer. The plurality of hollow cells are coupled to the base and extend outwardly from the base. Moreover, the plurality of cells are coupled together in flow communication. The sealing layer is coupled to at least one of the base first and second layers. At least one of the sealing layer and the base defines a plurality of lock pockets, wherein each of the lock pockets is positioned between adjacent hollow cells for selectively controlling flow communication independently to each of the plurality of hollow cells within the cellular cushion. At least one of the plurality of hollow cells has a height of at least about 4.5 inches. | 04-19-2012 |
Malcolm Fraser, Granger, IN US
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20100221824 | Methods and compositions for transposition using minimal segments of the eukaryotic transformation vector piggyBac - The present invention provides a method for transforming an insect genome that has a much enhanced transformation frequency. The vectors and plasmids employed in the method are further described as transposition vectors that include a minimal amount of nucleotide sequence homologous to a 5′ region and a 3′ region of a native piggyBac nucleic acid sequence. The transformed cells or embryos may also be developed into transgenic organisms. Disclosed are minimal piggyBac-based plasmid constructs that comprises a minimal nucleic acid sequence homologous to a 5′ end of a piggyBac nucleic acid sequence (about 60-80 bp, particularly 66 bp) and a relatively long (300 to about 380 bp, particularly 311 by or 378 bp) continuous nucleic acid sequence homologous to a 3′ end of a piggyBac native nucleic acid sequence. Methods employing these constructs include the use of a helper plasmid. Transformation frequencies employing the constructs are enhanced 100-fold or higher over that transformation frequency obtained using other than the herein described constructs. | 09-02-2010 |
Malcolm J. Fraser, Granger, IN US
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20120278913 | Ribozyme Effector Gene in Dengue Fever Transmission and Disease Control - Disclosed are anto-DENV ribozyme based methods and compositions useful in the inhibition and control of all Dengue fever serotypes (designated DENV 1 through 4). A group of anti-DENV Group 1 trans-splicing introns (αDENV-GrpIa) are presented that target DENV-2 NGC genomes in situ. Methods for specifically targeting a highly conserved 5′-3′ cyclization sequence (CS) region that is common to all serotypes of the DENV are provided. The anti-DENV Group 1 trans-splicing introns (αDENV-GrpIa) specifically target two different uracil bases on the positive sense genomic strand. The invention provides an RNA based approach for transgeneic suppression of DENV in transformed mosquitoes using a group of specifically designed introns that trans-splice a new RNA sequence downstream of a targeted site. The aDENV-GrpIs target DENV infected genomes and thus provide a method for inhibiting the spread of Dengue fever. An αDENV-GrpI 9v1 is presented that is designed to be active against all forms of Dengue virus, and to effectively target the DENV-2 NGC genome in a sequence specific manner | 11-01-2012 |
Malcolm James Fraser, Granger, IN US
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20130212718 | CHIMERIC SPIDER SILK AND USES THEREOF - Transgenic silkworms comprising at least one nucleic acid encoding a chimeric silk polypeptide comprising one or more spider silk elasticity and strength motifs are disclosed. Expression cassettes comprising nucleic acids encoding a variety of chimeric spider silk polypeptides (Spider 2, Spider 4, Spider 6, Spider 8) are also disclosed. A piggyBac vector system is used to incorporate nucleic acids encoding chimeric spider silk polypeptides into the mutant silkworms to generate stable transgenic silkworms. Chimeric silk fibers having improved tensile strength and elasticity characteristics compared to native silkworm silk fibers are also provided. The transgenic silkworms greatly facilitate the commercial production of chimeric silk fibers suitable for use in a wide variety of medical and industrial applications. | 08-15-2013 |
Malcom J. Fraser, Granger, IN US
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20100186099 | Production of Human Glycosylated Proteins in Silk Worm - A transgenic silkworm system for recombinant glycoprotein production is provided. | 07-22-2010 |
Mark Fraser, Nashua, NH US
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20090007786 | Particle Concentrator - Concentrating particles in a turbulent gas flow may include receiving, in a receptacle, a turbulent gas flow that includes particles. The concentration of particles in a gas flow exiting the receptacle at a first port is increased as compared with a concentration of the particles in the gas flow received by the receptacle. The increased concentration of particles is accomplished by removing a portion of the gas flow by using a second port, and fluidly communicating the gas flow through a tube in the receptacle. The tube has a smaller diameter at the end of the tube at which the gas flow exits the tube than diameter at the end of the tube at which the gas flow is received. | 01-08-2009 |
20090038418 | REUSABLE MATERIAL FOR COLLECTING SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS - A particle-harvesting material includes a flexible, reusable, and thermally conductive material including a rough surface having dimples of a size within a first range of sizes, a microstructure including interstices of a second range of sizes, the second range of sizes including sizes smaller than the first range of sizes, and an etched portion on the rough surface configured to attract particles upon contact between the particles and the etched portion. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044641 | TRACE SAMPLER - A position of an object moving through a region of interest is determined, and at least one source of an air stream is selectively activated based on the determined position. The air stream is capable of dislodging a particle from the object moving through the region of interest. The air stream is directed toward the region of interest. An air collector is selectively activated, based on the determined position, to draw air from the region of interest. The drawn air is deposited on a sample collector, and the sample collector is analyzed to determine whether the deposition of the air stream left particles of a material of interest on the sample collector. | 02-19-2009 |
20110151575 | Energetic Material Detector - Energy released from energized particles is sensed. Whether the energized particles include a possible energetic material is determined based on the sensed energy. If a determination is made that the energized materials include a possible energetic material, a spectral signature of the sensed energy is determined. The spectral signature of the sensed energy is compared to one or more known spectral signatures associated with energetic materials. Whether the possible energetic material is an actual energetic material is determined based on the comparison. | 06-23-2011 |
20120000362 | PARTICLE CONCENTRATOR - Concentrating particles in a turbulent gas flow may include receiving, in a receptacle, a turbulent gas flow that includes particles. The concentration of particles in a gas flow exiting the receptacle at a first port is increased as compared with a concentration of the particles in the gas flow received by the receptacle. The increased concentration of particles is accomplished by removing a portion of the gas flow by using a second port, and fluidly communicating the gas flow through a tube in the receptacle. The tube has a smaller diameter at the end of the tube at which the gas flow exits the tube than diameter at the end of the tube at which the gas flow is received. | 01-05-2012 |
Mathew Oliver Fraser, Apex, NC US
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20090203792 | METHODS OF TREATING NON-PAINFUL BLADDER DISORDERS USING ALPHA2DELTA SUBUNIT CALCIUM CHANNEL MODULATORS - A method is provided for treatment of non-painful bladder disorders, particularly non-painful overactive bladder without loss of urine. The method comprises administration of an α | 08-13-2009 |
Matthew O. Fraser, Apex, NC US
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20120128762 | Sphingomyelin Liposomes for the Treatment of Hyperactive Bladder Disorders - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the instillation of lipid vehicles comprised of liposomes containing sphingomyelin or sphingomyelin metabolites to prevent, manage, ameliorate and/or treat disorders involving neuropathic pain and aberrant muscle contractions, such as what occurs in bladder hyperactivity disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC) in animals or humans in need thereof. Also provided is a liposome-based delivery of drugs, e.g., antibiotics, pain treatments and anticancer agents, to the bladder, genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal system, pulmonary system and other organs or body systems. In particular, liposome-based delivery of vanilloid compounds, such as resiniferatoxin, capsaicin, or tinyatoxin and toxins, such as botulinum toxin is provided for the treatment of bladder conditions, including pain, inflammation, incontinence and voiding dysfunction. | 05-24-2012 |
Matthew Oliver Fraser, Apex, NC US
Maxwell M. Fraser, Deland, FL US
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20120010935 | WHOLESALE PRODUCT DISPLAY AND ORDERING SYSTEM - A wholesale product ordering system is disclosed. The system comprises a remote server having an associated database of products of the at least one manufacturer and at least one portable access unit. The portable access unit has a video display and an associated keypad. The database of products includes images of the products and alphanumeric data (product identification numbers, prices, sizes, etc.) about the products. The portable access unit is used by a sales representative when visiting a potential customer (retail business) to access selected products of the database to display them and to enable direct ordering. | 01-12-2012 |
Mikki Lease Fraser, Reno, NV US
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20100266990 | DENTAL ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An antimicrobial formulation for dental applications includes colloidal silver, from between about 0.01 to 2 percent by weight and colloidal copper, from between about 0.05 to about 10 percent by weight. The antimicrobial formulations are used to treat microorganisms on a tooth to prevent tooth decay by administering an effective amount of the antimicrobial formulation alone or in combination with a dental varnish, stannous fluoride, or sodium fluoride. The antimicrobial formulation may be part of a kit or used in a biocompatible time release chip. | 10-21-2010 |
Nigel W. Fraser, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110195053 | Treatment of Non-Neuronal Cancer using HSV-1 Variants - A mutant herpes simplex virus which has been modified in the γ34.5 gene such that the gene is non-functional is used to treat a non-neuronal cancer such as a mesothelioma, ovarian carcinoma, bladder cancer or melanoma. Typically, the mutant herpes simplex virus has been modified within the BamHI restriction fragment of the long terminal repeat of the viral genome. | 08-11-2011 |
Nigel William Fraser, Philadelphia, PA US
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20100172872 | Treatment of Cancer Using HSV Mutant - Use as an anti-cancer agent of a mutant herpes simplex virus wherein the mutant virus comprises a modification in the γ34.5 gene in the long repeat region (R | 07-08-2010 |
20120141418 | Treatment of Melanoma Using HSV Mutant - Use as an anti-cancer agent of a mutant herpes simplex virus wherein the mutant virus comprises a modification in the γ34.5 gene in the long repeat region (R | 06-07-2012 |
Randall Scott Fraser, Plantation, FL US
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20110201393 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING AUTOMATIC GAIN ADJUSTMENT FOR HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY - In some aspects, a portable electronic device having a slidable upper housing and rear housing movable between an open position and a closed position, and a gain adjustment module. The gain adjustment module reduces the RF energy produced by the portable electronic device when the device is in the open position to ensure that the portable electronic device complies with Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) standards. | 08-18-2011 |
20140240338 | DEVICE HAVING A GLASSES MODE - A device having a glasses mode, and methods therefor are provided. A display of the device is operated in a glasses mode by controlling the display to a first brightness level when the display is in the glasses mode. The display is operated to exit the glasses mode by controlling the display to a second brightness level when the display exits the glasses mode. | 08-28-2014 |
Richard Fraser, Bartlett, IL US
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20110039253 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING AND/OR RESTORING VIABILITY OF ORGANS - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off. In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 02-17-2011 |
20110053256 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off. In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 03-03-2011 |
20110059429 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off. In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 03-10-2011 |
20110300611 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off. In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300612 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300613 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300614 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off. In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300615 | Apparatus and method for maintaining and/or restoring viability of organs - An organ perfusion apparatus and method monitor, sustain and/or restore viability of organs and preserve organs for storage and/or transport. Other apparatus include an organ transporter, an organ cassette and an organ diagnostic device. The method includes perfusing the organ at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperatures, preferably after hypothermic organ flushing for organ transport and/or storage. The method can be practiced with prior or subsequent static or perfusion hypothermic exposure of the organ. Organ viability is restored by restoring high energy nucleotide (e.g., ATP) levels by perfusing the organ with a medical fluid, such as an oxygenated cross-linked hemoglobin-based bicarbonate medical fluid, at normothermic temperatures. In perfusion, organ perfusion pressure is preferably controlled in response to a sensor disposed in an end of tubing placed in the organ, by a pneumatically pressurized medical fluid reservoir, providing perfusion pressure fine tuning, overpressurization prevention and emergency flow cut-off. In the hypothermic mode, the organ is perfused with a medical fluid, preferably a simple crystalloid solution containing antioxidants, intermittently or in slow continuous flow. The medical fluid may be fed into the organ from an intermediary tank having a low pressure head to avoid organ overpressurization. Preventing overpressurization prevents or reduces damage to vascular endothelial lining and to organ tissue in general. Viability of the organ may be automatically monitored, preferably by monitoring characteristics of the medical fluid perfusate. The perfusion process can be automatically controlled using a control program. | 12-08-2011 |
20130109006 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING AND/OR RESTORING VIABILITY OF ORGANS | 05-02-2013 |
Robert Fraser US
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20100130487 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds of formula (I): | 05-27-2010 |
20110251224 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds of formula (I): | 10-13-2011 |
20120122909 | SPIRO-OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention is directed to spiro-oxindole compounds of formula (I): | 05-17-2012 |
Robert W. Fraser, Willowbrook, IL US
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20120214657 | Bag and Method of Making the Same - The plastic bag may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a pattern imparted onto them. The wrinkle pattern may be a plurality of linear ribs formed into the sidewall that may be arranged adjacent and parallel to one another. To impart the pattern to the sidewall, a thermoplastic web used to make the sidewall may be directed between a first cylindrical roller and a second cylindrical roller, each of which may have a plurality of spaced ridges extending about their peripheries. When the web is directed between the first and second rollers, the meshing of the ridges may form ribs into the web. | 08-23-2012 |
20130202229 | MULTI-LAYERED THERMOPLASTIC BAG WITH REINFORCED SEALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - One or more implementations of a multi-layered bag with reinforced seals include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag positioned within the outer layer or bag. The multi-layered bag further includes a draw tape positioned near the opening of the multi-layered bag. The draw tape can allow a user to at least partially close the multi-layered bag by drawing the layers of the bag together. The multi-layered bag further includes one or more tape seals that bond the draw tape to layers of the bag. The tape seals can be reinforced and include at least seven plies bonded together. One or more implementations further include methods of forming multi-layered bags with reinforced seals. | 08-08-2013 |
Ronald Fraser, Mapleton, UT US
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20140198778 | HOPPING MASTER IN WIRELESS CONFERENCE - A first radio has duplex communication with a second radio and a third radio, without using a base station by using a multiple-access protocol system. The first radio is configured to switch back and forth between being a master radio and a slave radio in the multiple-access protocol system. In some embodiments, time-division multiplexing is used as the multiple-access protocol system for the first radio, the second radio, and the third radio to communicate. In some embodiments, the master radio provides timing synchronization and/or assigns transmission slots for radios in the multiple-access protocol system. | 07-17-2014 |
Ronald Harold Fraser, Mapleton, UT US
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20130322424 | COMBINED SHORT-RANGE AND LONG-RANGE RADIO COMMUNICATION - A multivoice radio system allows users to speak and listen, at the same time, to others using multivoice radios without using a base station. Several embodiments of the present invention are directed toward combining a multivoice radio with push-to-talk (PTT), long-range radio. Other embodiments combine two or more multivoice systems and/or use an extender to increase a distance that multivoice radios can communicate with each other. Combining multivoice systems, in some embodiments, creates a voice and/or data mesh network. Switch-to-talk (STT) functionality can be added to systems to increase a number of users and promote radio discipline. Additionally, a combined in-ear microphone and speaker is disclosed. Further embodiments are directed to combining duplex radios, such as mobile phones, to multivoice systems, and/or PTT systems. | 12-05-2013 |
20130329608 | SWITCH-TO-TALK FUNCTIONALITY FOR MULTIVOICE TWO-WAY RADIOS - A multivoice radio system allows users to speak and listen, at the same time, to others using multivoice radios without using a base station. Several embodiments of the present invention are directed toward combining a multivoice radio with push-to-talk (PTT), long-range radio. Other embodiments combine two or more multivoice systems and/or use an extender to increase a distance that multivoice radios can communicate with each other. Combining multivoice systems, in some embodiments, creates a voice and/or data mesh network. Switch-to-talk (STT) functionality can be added to systems to increase a number of users and promote radio discipline. Additionally, a combined in-ear microphone and speaker is disclosed. Further embodiments are directed to combining duplex radios, such as mobile phones, to multivoice systems, and/or PTT systems. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329610 | Combined In-Ear Speaker and Microphone for Radio Communication - A multivoice radio system allows users to speak and listen, at the same time, to others using multivoice radios without using a base station. Several embodiments of the present invention are directed toward combining a multivoice radio with push-to-talk (PTT), long-range radio. Other embodiments combine two or more multivoice systems and/or use an extender to increase a distance that multivoice radios can communicate with each other. Combining multivoice systems, in some embodiments, creates a voice and/or data mesh network. Switch-to-talk (STT) functionality can be added to systems to increase a number of users and promote radio discipline. Additionally, a combined in-ear microphone and speaker is disclosed. Further embodiments are directed to combining duplex radios, such as mobile phones, to multivoice systems, and/or PTT systems. | 12-12-2013 |
Scott Fraser, Snellville, GA US
Scott Edward Fraser, Collegeville, PA US
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20120215756 | Gateways having localized in memory databases and business logic execution - A gateway is provided that includes an integration gateway portion, a domain gateway portion, and a hyper-memory portion is provided. The integration gateway portion has an integration rules engine, a search engine, and a first virtual machine. The domain gateway portion has a domain rules engine. The hyper-memory portion has a hyper-memory engine, a hyper-memory, and a second virtual machine. The integration portion accesses a database via the integration rules engine and the first virtual machine or via the search engine and the first virtual machine. The domain gateway portion accesses datasets of the database that are resident in the hyper-memory via the domain objects rules engine and the hyper-memory engine or via the search engine, the second virtual machine, and the hyper-memory engine. | 08-23-2012 |
Sheri L. Fraser, Oxford, MI US
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20090068536 | OVOID SHAPED FUEL STORAGE TANK - A fuel cell powered vehicle is disclosed having a fuel storage tank, wherein the fuel tank is disposed on an undercarriage of the vehicle and has a substantially ovoid shape to militate against interference with a function of a suspension system of the vehicle. | 03-12-2009 |
Stephanie Fraser, Sparks, NV US
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20080213812 | Methods and compositions for modulating telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) expression - Methods and compositions are provided for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). In the subject methods, the binding interaction of the TERT Site C repressor site with a Site C repressor protein complex made up of one or more proteins is modulated to achieve the desired change in TERT expression. A feature of the subject invention is that the target Site C repressor protein complex includes an LSF protein. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including the immortalization of cells, the production of reagents for use in life science research, therapeutic applications; therapeutic agent screening applications; and the like. | 09-04-2008 |
20080268467 | Methods and compositions for modulating telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) expression - Methods and compositions are provided for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). In the subject methods, the binding interaction of the TERT Site C repressor site with a Site C repressor protein complex made up of one or more proteins is modulated to achieve the desired change in TERT expression. A feature of the subject invention is that the target Site C repressor protein complex includes a MRG15 protein. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including the immortalization of cells, the production of reagents for use in life science research, therapeutic applications; therapeutic agent screening applications; and the like. | 10-30-2008 |
20090239219 | TELOMERASE EXPRESSION REPRESSOR PROTEINS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Telomerase repressor proteins and nucleic acid compositions encoding the same are provided. The subject repressor proteins bind to a repressor site in the TERT minimal promoter, e.g., a Site C site, and thereby inhibit TERT expression. Also provided are methods of modulating, e.g., inhibiting or enhancing, TERT expression. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including therapeutic and therapeutic agent screening applications. | 09-24-2009 |
Steven Francis Fraser, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100142400 | ERROR DETECTION AND RECOVERY IN A DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA RECEIVER SYSTEM - A method for detecting errors in a digital multimedia receiver system is disclosed including the steps of receiving a packetized bitstream representing a video program from at least one of a plurality of transponders in the receiver system, the packetized bitstream periodically including a marker packet having data relating to a continuity counter value, and counting each occurrence of the marker packet in a first counter. The continuity counter value is evaluated at the occurrence of each counting and a second counter is incremented if each continuity counter value is one higher than a previously evaluated continuity counter value. It is determined whether a valid bitstream is being received by comparing values of the first and second counters at predetermined time intervals. | 06-10-2010 |
Thomas A. Fraser, Spring, TX US
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20110192611 | Riser Joint Coupling - An offshore riser system has riser joints, each having a pin and a box. The pin has an external grooved profile that is engaged by a locking element carried by the box of another riser joint. An actuating ring engages with the locking element to move it into the locked position. A retractable spider supports the string of riser while the new joint is being made up. A makeup tool on the riser deploying floor moves the ring relative to the locking element, causing the locking element to move to the locked position. | 08-11-2011 |
20120006555 | SUBSEA LOCKING CONNECTOR - A connector is lowered onto and secured to a subsea member, effecting a seal between subsea member and the connector. The connector includes an outer body defining a cavity, and an inner body defining a bore, wherein the lower end of the inner body resides within the cavity. The connector also includes an engaging member coupled to the outer body and adapted to engage the subsea device, the engaging member radially movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The connector includes a seal carried by the inner body and adapted to form a seal between the bore and the subsea device. Finally, the connector includes a pre-loading member coupled to the outer body, operable to urge the inner body and seal against the subsea device to exert a pre-loading force on the seal. A differential pressure between the bore and a subsea environment energizes the seal. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006557 | MADE-UP FLANGE LOCKING CAP - A cap is lowered onto and secured to a subsea member with an external flange, effecting a seal between the external flange and cap. The cap includes a tubular outer body defining a cavity, and a tubular inner body defining a bore, wherein the lower end of the inner body resides within the cavity. The cap also includes a lower engaging member coupled to the outer body that is radially movable between an inward state and an outward state and configured to alternately engage and disengage at least one of a backside of the external flange. Finally, the cap includes an upper engaging member coupled to the outer body and being radially movable independently of the lower engaging member between an inward state and an outward state and configured to engage and disengage the inner body. | 01-12-2012 |
Thomas Allen Fraser, Houston, TX US
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20140167972 | ACOUSTICALLY-RESPONSIVE OPTICAL DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR SENSOR DATA - A sensing and data acquisition system may provide a sensing assembly including a signal conditioner to receive an electrical signal from a sensor affixed onto an asset and supply an encoded digital representation of a sensed parameter. An acoustic modem may be connected to the signal conditioner to receive the encoded digital representation of the sensed parameter and transmit an acoustic signal based on the encoded digital representation of the sensed parameter. A data acquisition line may be proximate to the asset and may be non-contactively coupled to the sensing assembly. The data acquisition line may include an optical fiber acoustically coupled to the acoustic modem and responsive to the encoded digital representation of the sensed parameter transmitted by the modem to effect an optical change in an acoustically-responsive portion of the fiber. The optical change may be measurable to detect the encoded digital representation of the sensed asset parameter. | 06-19-2014 |
Timothy D. Fraser, Osakis, MN US
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20080256907 | Packaging System Including Wrap Film Removal System - In a packaging system for handling product cases, a film removal system for removing wrapped film from product cases is provided. The film removal system includes a product conveyor system defining a conveyor path along which a product case is conveyed. A first knife pair is arranged and configured to move across the conveyor path to cut the wrapped film along cut lines extending between a bottom first side edge and a bottom second side edge of the product case. A second knife pair is arranged and configured to cut the wrapped film along cut lines extending between a bottom leading edge and a bottom trailing edge of the product case. | 10-23-2008 |
Timothy Jon Fraser, Bethesda, MD US
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20120317644 | Applying Antimalware Logic without Revealing the Antimalware Logic to Adversaries - The subject disclosure is directed towards a technology by which antimalware detection logic is maintained and operated at a backend service, with which a customer frontend machine communicates (queries) for purposes of malware detection. In this way, some antimalware techniques are maintained at the backend service rather than revealed to antimalware authors. The backend antimalware detection logic may be based upon feature selection, and may be updated rapidly, in a manner that is faster than malware authors can track. Noise may be added to the results to make it difficult for malware authors to deduce the logic behind the results. The backend may return results indicating malware or not malware, or return inconclusive results. The backend service may also detect probing-related queries that are part of an attempt to deduce the unrevealed antimalware detection logic, with noisy results returned in response and/or other actions taken to foil the attempt. | 12-13-2012 |
Tom A. Fraser, Spring, TX US
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20110214877 | ACTUATION ASSEMBLY FOR RISER CONNECTION DOG - A box and pin coupling for a drilling riser having an actuator assembly with an attached dog. The actuator assembly includes an actuation rod having an end affixed to the dog. A portion of the rod is circumscribed by an annular sleeve, where the outer surface of the sleeve is threadingly attached to one of the box or pin. A shoulder is formed on the rod outer circumference between the sleeve and the end of the rod attached to the dog. A retainer cap is provided on the end of the rod opposite where it attaches to the dog. The sleeve abuts the rod on one end, and the retainer cap on the other, so that rotating the sleeve axially moves the actuation rod, that in turn moves the attached dog into or out of engagement with a profile on the other of the box or pin. | 09-08-2011 |
William A. Fraser, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130020363 | Mobile Electronic Device (MED) Mounting and Positioning Bracket Assembly - A novel bracket assembly enables secure retrofit mounting and positioning of a mobile electronic device (MED) such as smart phone, portable GPS navigation appliance, iPod/MP3 player, or satellite radio to an ideal, driver-convenient locale. The vehicle-specific bracket system design provides for easy driver-line-of-sight device-interaction without causing interference with vehicle operation, windshield visibility, ventilation, or switch controls. | 01-24-2013 |