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Andrew L. Friend, Saugus, MA US
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| 20100161521 | Fund raising business method employing brand creation and food packaging advertising - A fund raising business method engaged in on behalf of a donatable entity consisting of the creation of a brand name associated with the entity for food products; preparing the packaging and printing advertising to be included with the packaging of the food product; preparing a marketable product using the created brand name to include the packaging, the advertising, and the food product; distributing and selling the marketable product to the public; and donating a portion of the proceeds to the entity. | 06-24-2010 |
Anthony D. Friend, Algonquin, IL US
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| 20100036330 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH DISPLACEMENT CORRECTION - A needleless connector includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a valve disposed in the housing to control flow between the inlet and the outlet, and a gland disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. The gland has a deformable wall defining a space, and at least one reinforcement attached to the deformable wall within the space. | 02-11-2010 |
Carolyn J. Friend, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090297254 | Journal Template System - A journaling system including a binder, journaling sheets, and template sheet. The template sheet includes a plurality of spaced holes spatially arranged to correspond to at least some of the rings in the binder. Typically, each of the holes includes a slit that allows the template sheet to be inserted and removed from the binder without opening the rings. One or more windows are defined in the template sheet which allows a user to write therethrough onto a journaling sheet. A preprinted instruction is disposed adjacent to the window which instructs the user to write a message within the window. | 12-03-2009 |
David H. Friend, Jackson, WY US
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| 20100265734 | OPTICAL STRUCTURES INCLUDING NANOCRYSTALS - An optical structure can include a nanocrystal on a surface of an optical waveguide in a manner to couple the nanocrystal to the optical field of light propagating through the optical waveguide to generate an emission from the nanocrystal. The structure can be configured to restrict propagation of the emission from the nanocrystal along the waveguide. | 10-21-2010 |
David M. Friend, Rochester, MN US
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| 20090189653 | Phase Lock Loop Clock Distribution Method and System - A method and apparatus and program use the quiet, regulated power supply inherent to the PLL to drive a CMOS buffer. In this manner, the CMOS buffer may distribute the reference clock in a manner that minimizes the power and space consumption associated with clock distribution processes. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100001804 | SYSTEM TO IMPROVE A VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A system to improve a voltage-controlled oscillator may include a voltage-controlled oscillator. The system may also include a switch to control a first voltage passing through the voltage-controlled oscillator based upon a digital tune bit used to control the voltage-controlled oscillator's gain. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110298474 | IMPLEMENTING INTEGRAL DYNAMIC VOLTAGE SENSING AND TRIGGER - A method and circuit for implementing dynamic voltage sensing and a trigger circuit, and a design structure on which the subject circuits resides are provided. The voltage sensing circuit includes a first quiet oscillator generating a reference clock, and a second noisy oscillator generating a noisy clock. A digital control loop coupled to the first quiet oscillator and the second noisy oscillator matches frequency of the first quiet oscillator and the second noisy oscillator. The reference clock drives a first predefined-bit shift register and the noisy clock drives a second predefined-bit shift register, where the second predefined-bit shift register is greater than the first predefined-bit shift register. When the first predefined-bit shift register overflows, the contents of the second predefined-bit shift register are evaluated. The contents of the second predefined-bit shift register are compared with a noise threshold select value to identify a noise event and trigger a noise detector control output. | 12-08-2011 |
David Michael Friend, Rochester, MN US
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| 20120133413 | DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR A FREQUENCY ADAPTIVE LEVEL SHIFTER CIRCUIT - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for a frequency adaptive level shifter circuit. The frequency adaptive level shifter circuit includes a first inverter, a second inverter coupled to the output of the first inverter, a capacitor coupled to the output of the second inverter, and a resistor coupled to the output of the capacitor. The frequency adaptive level shifter circuit further includes a transistor coupled to the output of the resistor, wherein the transistor has a gate connected to a reference voltage, a third inverter coupled to the output of the capacitor, and a fourth inverter coupled to the output of the third inverter and the transistor and outputting the signal. | 05-31-2012 |
Esther M. Friend, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20110010367 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING A SEARCH TOOL - A system and method of providing information to improve efficiency of human searchers obtaining information on behalf of users is described. A first responder to a request is provided with specialized tools for responding to a request. An initial evaluation of a query may be used to determine the responder and the type of tools which will be provided initially. A toolset which allows rapid responses based on data resources, common queries, and contextual information of a user, a request, partially matching queries and previous responses to previous queries is used to improve the probability that a first responder may provide a suitable response to a query. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110145057 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING OFFERS BY MESSAGING SERVICES - A system and method for providing coupon targeting delivers a message responsive to a user request and for compensating workers performing diverse tasks assigns point values to various tasks. The response message, which may be an SMS or IM message, includes a list of offers in an order based on a ranking of the offers. A user may select a listed offer and receive information detailing the offer and redemption information. Redemption may be tracked using electronic monitoring. Compensation associated with results from the tasks performed is determined and aggregated over a time interval. | 06-16-2011 |
Herman L. Friend, Rockville Center, NY US
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| 20120055075 | Insect Controlling Devices and Methods - A 3D insect device is described which comprises a preferably water-resistant body that can assume a folded position and then unfolded to expand into a true 3-dimensional structure with one or more elements to either attract or repel flying nuisance and pest insects like flies, mosquitoes, moths, beetles etc or to attract beneficial insects. The structure preferably simulates comparable shape, size and color as occurring in nature, having significant effects on the instincts of the target insects. The 3D device shape is supplemented with one or more of insect attractant colors, tacky agents, food attractants, pheromones, fragrances and aromas, insecticides, and repellents. Water-resistant, preferably biodegradable materials permit both indoor and outdoor use. The device design significantly improves convenience of use while reducing unintended contact of non-targets such as users, children, pets or wildlife with the contact surfaces. | 03-08-2012 |
Isaac Friend, Oak Park, IL US
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| 20110201478 | TAI CHI YOGA BAG - An exercise device in the form of a yoga bag having two ends that hang down over the sides of the chest of a user and provide resistance to the lung cavities during while breathing exercises are performed is set forth. Each end of the bag is provided with compartments for selectively receiving flowable weighted substances. The center of the bag is contoured to fit around the neck. | 08-18-2011 |
Issac Friend, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090275443 | Tai chi style yoga bag - An exercise device in the form of a bag having two ends that hang down over the sides of the chest of a user during use. Each end of the bag is provided with a cavity for receiving weighted substances such as sand or lead. The center of the bag is contoured to fit around the neck and is padded for comfort. | 11-05-2009 |
John Friend, Galt, CA US
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| 20100203800 | Underwater toy device - An underwater toy device utilizing a base portion having an extending wings and tail. An elevator is also included in the invention and is capable of fitting in anyone of a number of slots located in the base portion in the tail. In this manner, the underwater toy device follows various paths within a body of water. | 08-12-2010 |
Joseph F. Friend, Bothell, WA US
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| 20110154266 | CAMERA NAVIGATION FOR PRESENTATIONS - Techniques for managing a presentation of information in a gesture-based system, where gestures are derived from a user's body position or motion in the physical space, may enable a user to use gestures to control the manner in which the information is presented or to otherwise interact with the gesture-based system. A user may present information to an audience to an audience using gestures that control aspects of the system, or multiple users may work together using gestures to control aspects of the system. Thus, in an example embodiment, a single user can control the presentation of information to the audience via gestures. In another example embodiment, multiple participants can share control of the presentation via gestures captured by a capture device or otherwise interact with the system to control aspects of the presentation. | 06-23-2011 |
Joshua Friend, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20100232640 | System and Method for Verifying the Contents of a Filled, Capped Pharmaceutical Prescription - A method of verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical includes the steps of: reading identifying indicia on a pharmaceutical vial containing a dispensed pharmaceutical; determining the identity of a prescribed pharmaceutical called for by the identifying indicia; acquiring an image of the dispensed pharmaceutical through the vial; comparing the image of the dispensed pharmaceutical to data storage comprising image data associated with pharmaceuticals; acquiring spectral data for the dispensed pharmaceutical through the vial; comparing the spectral data of the dispensed pharmaceutical to data storage comprising spectral data associated with pharmaceuticals; and automatically determining whether the image and the spectral data of the dispensed pharmaceutical confirm that the dispensed pharmaceutical matches the prescribed pharmaceutical. | 09-16-2010 |
Julie Friend, Claymont, DE US
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| 20090050134 | Biomass Treatment Method - A method for treating biomass was developed that uses an apparatus which moves a biomass and dilute aqueous ammonia mixture through reaction chambers without compaction. The apparatus moves the biomass using a non-compressing piston. The resulting treated biomass is saccharified to produce fermentable sugars. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090053800 | Biomass Treatment Apparatus - An apparatus was developed for treatment of biomass in which reactants are added to biomass and the biomass mixture is moved through the apparatus without compacting under force of a non-compacting piston. Treatment systems used in this reactor result in effectively treated biomass that is particularly suitable for subsequent saccharification to produce fermentable sugars. | 02-26-2009 |
Julie Friend, Claymond, DE US
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| 20090053770 | Biomass Pretreatment - A method is provided for producing an improved pretreated biomass product for use in saccharification followed by fermentation to produce a target chemical that includes removal of saccharification and or fermentation inhibitors from the pretreated biomass product. Specifically, the pretreated biomass product derived from using the present method has fewer inhibitors of saccharification and/or fermentation without a loss in sugar content. | 02-26-2009 |
Marita Friend, Richmond, VA US
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| 20110175332 | FOLD-AWAY WHEELBARROW SYSTEMS - A fold-away wheelbarrow system is for use in moving materials from one location to another. The wheelbarrow has a shell comprised of a front, a back, a right side, and a left side that hinge together in such a way that the front may open for dumping the carried load and/or the front, back, and sides may fold via a plurality of hinges into a flat configuration for storage. The fold-away wheelbarrow is foldable such that it occupies a greatly reduced area for storage. | 07-21-2011 |
Matthew J. Friend, Boynton Beach, FL US
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| 20100148967 | INTEGRATED DATA READER AND ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE (EAS) SYSTEM - An integrated data reader and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system, and methods of operation. Several configurations are also disclosed for alternate deactivation coil designs and mounting schemes. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20120038480 | INTEGRATED DATA READER AND ELECTRONIC ARTICLE SURVEILLANCE (EAS) SYSTEM - An integrated data reader and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system, and methods of operation. Several configurations are also disclosed for alternate deactivation coil designs and mounting schemes. | 02-16-2012 |
Michael Friend, Rockville Centre, NY US
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| 20090040756 | Flameless Candle with Multimedia Capabilities - A flameless candle having speaker and lighting capability is provided. Multiple of such flameless candles can be used in a system to generate stereo or surround sound, as well as various lighting modes. The flameless candle or flameless candle system can have AM/FM radio functions, clock functions, alarm functions, etc., and can be used as an audio monitor. In addition, the flameless candle or candle system may be equipped with video capability. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110299689 | Flameless Candle with Multimedia Capabilities - A flameless candle having speaker and lighting capability is provided. Multiple of such flameless candles can be used in a system to generate stereo or surround sound, as well as various lighting modes. The flameless candle or flameless candle system can have AM/FM radio functions, clock functions, alarm functions, etc., and can be used as an audio monitor. In addition, the flameless candle or candle system may be equipped with video capability. | 12-08-2011 |
Michael Allen Friend, Rockville Centre, NY US
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| 20080228217 | Non-surgical chin/neck lift - A chin/neck lifting device is provided comprising a flesh-colored or clear flexible fabric and/or elastic material strip with adhesive pads structured to removably adhere to the skin at the back of a person's neck so as to retain the skin of the neck and face region in a lifted position without surgery. An adjustment clasp, buckle or other tightening means is incorporated to tighten and adjust tension of the elongated flexible fabric or elastic material. The chin/neck lifting device may be hidden beneath a shirt or blouse collar or a person's hair so as to be not visible to others. | 09-18-2008 |
Ned Friend, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090006568 | Network-based collaboration record - A network-accessible data storage service integrated with instant messenger software. Network-based collaboration between one or more collaborators may be facilitated by enabling information exchanged in an instant messaging environment, such as files and comments, to be integrated into a network-accessible data storage service and made available to the one or more collaborators after collaboration in the instant messaging environment has ended. In some embodiments of the invention, a data storage service may comprise an instant messaging service through which the data storage service may be a collaborator. Information exchanged during the network-based conversations may be received by the data storage service as if it were one of the one or more collaborators and may be stored by the data storage service in a network-accessible location. The data may then be made available to the one or more collaborators of the network-based collaboration following the end of the network-based collaboration. | 01-01-2009 |
Ned B. Friend, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110313803 | Social Task Lists - Providing access to task lists via social communications systems is provided. A user may expose a list authoring surface and associated task lists to other users via one or more social communications systems. When another user attempts to access contents of the list authoring surface, the user attempting access may be required to provide permissions credentials, or the attempting user's social communications account may be designated as a permissioned account from which access to the contents of the list authoring surface may be obtained. Version control management may be applied to the accessed task lists to ensure accessing users receive access to most up-to-date versions of accessed task lists. Once an accessing user obtains access to a given task list, the accessing user may comment on accessed tasks, make changes to accessed tasks and/or collaborate on accessed tasks. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110314375 | Personal Assistant for Task Utilization - An electronic personal assistant that uses task information to obtain task performance assistance and help content is provided. Tasks from an electronic tasks application may be utilized by the personal assistant application to search a variety of information sources for task performance functionality and help content related to the tasks. The personal assistant may provide functionality to help a user actually perform a given task. Alternatively, once help content is obtained, a new task may be generated or the related task may be modified to provide the help content or to provide a link to the help content. The personal assistant application may provide the help content in a separate user interface or cause an application from which the help content is obtained to be launched. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110314402 | Flagging, Capturing and Generating Task List Items - Generation of a task or reminder in an electronic task list authoring surface from a variety of data or information locations or media without the need for launching a separate task or reminder application and without the need for moving focus away from an information location or media presently in use is provided. Generation of a task or task reminder may be accomplished from a variety of information locations or media. When an information item is flagged or captured and a task/reminder is generated, one or more pieces of metadata may be applied to the flagged information item for enhancing the subsequent use of the associated generated task or reminder. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110314404 | Context-Based Task Generation - A triggering mechanism for generating task reminders based on contextual information associated with the tasks is provided. Contextual information may be extracted from a variety of sources and may be related to one or more tasks. Based on the contextual information, task reminders may be generated and may be presented in a manner that makes the task reminders more useful to an end user. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110314418 | List Authoring Surface - A list authoring surface (LAS) is provided that includes a lightweight user interface component for entering, displaying, manipulating, and providing reminders for one or more tasks that takes the place of hand-written notes, scraps of paper, or “sticky” notes. The list authoring surface may be deployed across a multitude of software applications and may be readily accessed anywhere on a stationary or mobile desktop or display screen. Information may be manually or automatically entered into the list authoring surface user interface. An event timeline that uses a “fuzzy” reminder method allows for reminders to be associated with tasks where some tasks must be accomplished or must occur at hard dates/times, but where other tasks may be accomplished or may occur during soft or “fuzzy” date/time ranges. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120035925 | Population of Lists and Tasks from Captured Voice and Audio Content - Automatic capture and population of task and list items in an electronic task or list surface via voice or audio input through an audio recording-capable mobile computing device is provided. A voice or audio task or list item may be captured for entry into a task application interface or into a list authoring surface interface for subsequent use as task items, reminders, “to do” items, list items, agenda items, work organization outlines, and the like. Captured voice or audio content may be transcribed locally or remotely, and transcribed content may be populated into a task or list authoring surface user interface that may be displayed on the capturing device (e.g., mobile telephone), or that may be stored remotely and subsequently displayed in association with a number of applications on a number of different computing devices. | 02-09-2012 |
Stephen H. Friend, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090204333 | METHODS FOR USING CO-REGULATED GENESETS TO ENHANCE DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF GENE EXPRESSION PATTERNS - The present invention provides methods for enhanced detection of biological response patterns. In one embodiment of the invention, genes are grouped into basis genesets according to the co-regulation of their expression. Expression of individual genes within a geneset is indicated with a single gene expression value for the geneset by a projection process. The expression values of genesets, rather than the expression of individual genes, are then used as the basis for comparison and detection of biological response with greatly enhanced sensitivity. In another embodiment of the invention, biological responses are grouped according to the similarity of their biological profile. | 08-13-2009 |
Stephen O. Friend, Middletown, MA US
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| 20090283196 | Multilayered Polymeric Structure - A multilayered polymeric structure having at least two polymeric layers is provided, each layer being a mixture of a polymeric composition with carbon fibrils. The multilayer polymeric structure may include an electrically conductive material between the first and second polymeric layers. A process for making a multilayered polymeric structure for packaging electronic components is also provided. The multilayered polymeric material is used to form trays and packages for containing electrical components. | 11-19-2009 |
Timothy Ray Friend, Red Bluff, CA US
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| 20110174699 | Metal detecting gold pan - A metal detecting gold pan for speeding the location, identification and recovery of ferrous or non ferrous metals from parent materials. Metal detecting electronics and sensors in proximity to, connected by cord to, and imbedded in the body of the pan sense and identify metals inside or outside the pan. The metal detecting gold pan is used in the traditional manner, using either wet or dry methods for materials separation. Metals consolidating in the interior of the pan are electronically sensed and identified. Metal bearing parent material external to the pan may be located by using a sensor in the bottom of the pan. Time and effort to reduce overburden and identify materials is greatly reduced during the panning process. | 07-21-2011 |