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Bill J. Gartner, Wyomissing, PA US
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| 20080203631 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A SHOCK ABSORBER FROM BOTTOMING - Methods and apparatus for accommodating vehicle suspensions that may bottom out. Some embodiments of the present invention include the secondary shock absorber placed within a primary shock absorber. Yet clear embodiments describe a shock absorber having multiple fluid flowpaths during compression, with one of the flowpaths being active near the bottoming-out condition. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080250844 | Methods and Apparatus for Developing a Vehicle Suspension - An electronically adjustable shock absorber, and a system, method, and algorithm for developing a vehicle suspension. The shock absorber has damping characteristics that can be adjusted electronically to match a desired set of damping characteristics. The test method includes closed loop control of the electronically adjustable shock to achieve user-provided damping characteristics. The characteristics can be selected from a graphical user interface to simulate different internal flow passages of a shock absorber. Some embodiments make possible the simulated testing of different hardware embodiments, without the need to make the actual shock absorbers and without the need interrupt the vehicle suspension testing for multiple shock absorber installations. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090200760 | DUAL RATE GAS SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER - Apparatus and methods for providing a biasing force to a vehicle suspension. The apparatus includes a hydraulic shock absorber that coacts with a gas spring. In some embodiments, the gas spring is externally adjustable with regards to gas pressure, and also with regards to the amount of internal travel possible by a floating gas piston. | 08-13-2009 |
Carlos Augusto Gartner, Somerville, MA US
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| 20090053742 | Capture and release based isotope tagged peptides and methods for using the same - The invention provides non-affinity based isotope tagged peptides, chemistries for making these peptides, and methods for using these peptides. In one aspect, tags comprise a reactive site (RS) for reacting with a molecule on a protein to form a stable association with the peptide (e.g., a covalent bond) and an anchoring site (AS) group for reversibly or removably anchoring the tag to a solid phase such as a resin support. Anchoring may be direct or indirect (e.g., through a linker molecule). Preferably, the anchoring site comprises a biotin compound. Preferably, the tag comprises a mass-altering label, such as a stable isotope, such that association of the tag with the peptide can be monitored by mass spectrometry. The reagents can be used for rapid and quantitative analysis of proteins or protein function in mixtures of proteins. | 02-26-2009 |
Charles D. Gartner, Midland, MI US
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| 20080249136 | Antimicrobial Composition and Method - An antimicrobial composition containing a cationic polymer having limited antimicrobial activity (such as a hydrophobically-modified quaternary ammonium cellulose ether) and an antimicrobial compound (such as one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of diiodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone, ortho-phenylphenol, sodium pyrithione, zinc pyrithione, 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate, 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride, 2-(4-thiazolyl)-benzimidazole, β-bromo-β-nitrostyrene, 2,4,4′-trichloro-2-hydroxyphenyl ether, chloroxylenol, chlorocresol, para-tert-amylphenol, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N′-(3,4 dichlorophenyl)-urea, and para-hydroxybenzoic acid esters). The growth of microorganisms (such as | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090318735 | PREPARATION OF GLUTARALDEHYDE - Provided is a process for the preparation of glutaraldehyde. The process comprises reacting an alkoxydihydropyran with water in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The alcohol by-product distilled from the reaction mixture is subjected to a heterogeneous catalyst that is located external to the distillation column used for distilling the alcohol, thereby increasing glutaraldehyde yield and decreasing the level of alkoxydihydropyran contamination in the alcohol. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100096326 | METHOD TO CONTROL REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE BIOFOULING IN MUNICIPAL WATER PRODUCTION - A method of treating water for municipal use comprises treating the feedwater stream on the feed side of a reverse osmosis membrane with a non-oxidizing, bromine-containing biocide in the substantial absence of a reducing agent, such that biofouling of the membrane is reduced or prevented, and measuring the produced water stream on the permeate side for the presence of bromine-containing compounds. Advantages may include preservation of the membrane, production of water that meets applicable regulations for safe drinking, and simplified processing without additional steps to remove the biocide or its degradation products from the produced water. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100314318 | HALOGENATED AMIDE BIOCIDAL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR TREATING WATER SYSTEMS AT NEAR NEUTRAL TO HIGH PH - Compounds and methods are provided for controlling microorganisms in water systems having a pH of 5 or greater. The compounds are of the formula I: | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100314319 | HALOGENATED AMIDES AS BIOCIDES FOR BIOFILM CONTROL - Methods are provided for controlling sessile microorganisms and removing biofilm from an aqueous or moisture-containing system. The methods comprise treating the system with an effective amount of a compound of the formula I: | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110123641 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING 2,2-DIBROMOMALONAMIDE - The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing 2,2-dibromomalonamide from 2,2-dibromo-3-cyanoacetamide. | 05-26-2011 |
Donald L. Gartner, Manchester, MD US
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| 20080228521 | SUPPORT MODEL INTEGRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A real time health management analytical system and method that enables a plurality of plug-in tools and extension tools to be interfaced with a central database, and for enabling information to be published to the database from each of the client tools, as well as data to be read from the database by each of the client tools. The system makes use of an engineering model views module that provides a syntactic and semantic interface between the client tools and the central database so that health management data communicated to the client tools is presented in accordance with a specific view required by each specific client tool. An integrated support information model (ISIM) module is interposed between the data base and the engineering model views module, and forms a specification (e.g., an ontology) for all health domain information available for use by the client tools. | 09-18-2008 |
Gideon Gartner, New York, NY US
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| 20080201436 | ENHANCED INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and computer program product for monitoring one or more actions taken by a user of a website. At least one of the one or more actions is associated with one or more experts skilled in a technological area associated with the one or more actions. Communication between the user and at least one of the one or more experts skilled in the technological area is facilitated. | 08-21-2008 |
Gideon I. Gartner, New York, NY US
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| 20090055240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONFERENCE PRESENTERS - A method includes defining a plurality of attendee groups. Each attendee group includes a plurality of attendee slots and a presenter slot. A first presenter is assigned to a presenter slot of a first attendee group during a first conference portion. A second presenter is assigned to the presenter slot of the first attendee group during a second conference portion. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090063244 | TRIANGULATION METHODOLOGIES - A method for selecting a moderator from a group of moderators, thus defining a selected moderator. An IT-related issue to be addressed is defined. At least one expert is selected from a group of experts, thus defining at least one selected expert. At least one three-way discussion is scheduled between a client, the selected moderator, and the at least one selected expert. | 03-05-2009 |
Joseph John Gartner, Brightwaters, NY US
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| 20110139741 | Locking Pill Bottle - Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a bottle, such as a prescription bottle, with an added safety feature, namely, tabs extending from the cap and bottle itself with portals extending there-through for a shackle of a lock. In this manner, prescription bottles, such as those known in the art of dispensing medicine, including those with safety caps, can be secured to a greater extent by way of a lock holding the cap to the bottle or preventing turning or removal of the cap. | 06-16-2011 |
Klaus W. Gartner, Palos Verdes Estates, CA US
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| 20090078008 | TOP READING KEYPAD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF INPUTTING AN ACCESS COMBINATION - A method of inputting a user input access combination in order to gain authorized entry into a secure location comprises providing an input device having first and second input keys as well as a display, randomly generating a first character and a second character on the display, inputting the user input access combination into the input device, and comparing the user input access combination with an authorized access combination. The user input access combination includes a first user input character and a second user input character. The step of inputting the user input access combination comprises pressing the first input key to change the first randomly generated character to the first user input character, and pressing the second input key to change the second randomly generated character to the second user input character. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090145185 | SPINDLE AND METHOD OF ORIENTING A SPINDLE INTO A DIAL - In one aspect of the present invention, a lock assembly comprises a dial, a lock device, and a spindle having a spindle base and an elongate spindle shaft extending from the spindle base. The spindle shaft comprises a plurality of spindle segments having four sides and separated by a plurality of spaced apart grooves. Each of the spindle segments includes a chamfered leading edge. In another aspect of the present invention, a method of mounting a lock assembly on a mounting surface comprises positioning a dial on a first side of the mounting surface, positioning a lock device on a second side of the mounting surface, determining a distance between the first and second sides, providing a spindle including a plurality of spindle segments having four sides and separated by a plurality of spaced apart grooves, and cutting the spindle at a selected one of the spaced apart grooves. | 06-11-2009 |
Klaus W. Gartner, Torrance, CA US
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| 20080276672 | LOCK ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A ROTARY BLOCKING DEVICE AND TAMPER RESISTANT MECHANISM - A lock including a housing having an opening for a locking bolt, a locking bolt movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, an actuator positioned within the housing, and a rotary blocking device that prevents the locking bolt from moving to the unlocked position is disclosed. The lock may optionally include a tamper resistant mechanism that is designed such that attempting to forcibly move the locking bolt from the locked position to the unlocked position while the actuator remains in the locked condition causes the locking bolt to engage the tamper resistant mechanism. | 11-13-2008 |
Kristina Ann Gartner, Winchester, MA US
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| 20120111330 | MASK FOR PROVIDING A VISUAL CUE - The invention provides, in part, visual indicators for respiratory masks, such as those used in hospital settings. The visual indicator is a mark that can be applied to or incorporated in a respiratory mask. The visual indicator changes color and/or opacity when the patient exhales and indicates whether or not the patient has respiratory exchange at any given point in time. The invention further provides systems and methods for monitoring patient respiratory exchange. | 05-10-2012 |
Mark Gartner, Wexford, PA US
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| 20080241349 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A SUBSTRATE COATED WITH A BIOMOLECULE - Processes are provided for preparing a substrate coated with a biomolecule, comprising: | 10-02-2008 |
| 20120107901 | METHOD OF TREATING THE SURFACE OF A MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A BIOMOLECULE - A method of treating the surface of a medical device with a biomolecule comprising the steps of: providing a polyolefin substrate forming a medical device; cleaning the polyolefin substrate; exposing the polyolefin substrate to a reactive gas containing acrylic acid and to plasma energy to yield a plasma-deposited polyacrylic acid coating on the polyolefin substrate; and attaching a biomolecule, such as heparin, to the polyolefin substrate following formation of the plasma-deposited polyacrylic acid coating on the polyolefin substrate. | 05-03-2012 |
Mark J. Gartner, Wexford, PA US
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| 20110295060 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR FUNCTIONAL ISOLATION OF ANIMAL OR HUMAN TISSUES - A method and apparatus for functionally occluding the lumen of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is provided. Access to the LAA is through an epicardial approach. The devices function to capture the LAA through various non-invasive means. After capturing the LAA with the devices and methods provided, a clamping device is preferably disposed about the base of the appendage. In certain embodiments, the appendage remains viable subsequent to the functional occlusion of the lumen. | 12-01-2011 |
Paul M. Gartner, Oshtemo, MI US
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| 20080308066 | Dynamic Allocation of Drive Torque - A method for operating a powertrain in a vehicle is provided. The powertrain includes an electric drive and an internal combustion engine. The method comprises providing torque to drive the vehicle from both the electric drive and the engine, where engine torque is varied within an allowable range; and when operating the engine at an edge of the range, adjusting the range based on whether a selected operating condition can be provided by the engine. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090013952 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING A MECHANICALLY DRIVEN ACCESSORY COMPONENT IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A belt integrated starter generator may selectively drive accessory components while an engine is off. The belt integrated starter generator may also selectively drive a crankshaft of the engine. Clutches are used to access rotational power from the belt. | 01-15-2009 |
Steve D. Gartner, Bloomington, MN US
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| 20110007423 | Supplemental Layer to Reduce Damage from Recording Head to Recording Media Contact - Recording heads for data storage systems are provided. Recording heads include a substrate layer made of a first material. The substrate layer has a bearing surface side. A tapered feature made of a second material is included on the bearing surface side. The first material is illustratively a multiphase material and the second material is illustratively diamond-like carbon. | 01-13-2011 |
Zev Gartner, Somerville, MA US
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| 20090263851 | IN VIVO SELECTION SYSTEM FOR ENZYME ACTIVITY - The present invention provides in vivo systems in which activity of a biological cleavage enzyme, such as a site-specific recombinase, a homing endonuclease, or an intein, is linked to cell viability and therefore can be selected. The invention further provides methods of making cells in which the activity of a biological cleavage enzyme is linked to viability, as well as methods of identifying new biological cleavage enzymes, including enzymes having altered site specificity, using such cells. | 10-22-2009 |
Zev J. Gartner, Santa Cruz, CA US
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| 20110190141 | Evolving New Molecular Function - Nature evolves biological molecules such as proteins through iterated rounds of diversification, selection, and amplification. The power of Nature and the flexibility of organic synthesis are combined in nucleic acid-templated synthesis. The present invention provides a variety of template architectures for performing nucleic acid-templated synthesis, methods for increasing the selectivity of nucleic acid-templated reactions, methods for performing stereoselective nucleic acid-templated reactions, methods of selecting for reaction products resulting from nucleic acid-templated synthesis, and methods of identifying new chemical reactions based on nucleic acid-templated synthesis. | 08-04-2011 |