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Christoph Geisler, Laramie, WY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100279415LEPIDOPTERAN INSECT N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINIDASE GENES AND THEIR USE IN GLYCOENGINEERING - A transgenic insect cell line for production of elevated levels of recombinant glycoproteins comprising mammalian-like N-glycans is provided. Also disclosed are nucleic acid sequences encoding β-N-acetylglucosaminidases.11-04-2010

Fred Geisler, Aurora, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100324557MINIMAL ACCESS OCCIPITAL PLATE - A bone plate for securing a spinal fixation element to bone includes a base portion having a top face, a rod receiving portion and a bone anchor receiving portion. The bone anchor receiving portion includes a plurality of angled holes for receiving bone screws. At least one of the screw holes is oriented at an acute angle relative to the top face of the plate.12-23-2010
20110040334INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH MOVEMENT RESISTANT STRUCTURE - An implant unit used in surgery has a body made from osteogenic implantable material and including an implant portion and a retaining portion, which is coupled to and extends transversely to the implant portion. The retaining portion is attached to the sidewall of the adjoining vertebral body or mammal bone to prevent displacement of the implant portion relative to the vertebral body or mammal bone and to accelerate fusion therebetween.02-17-2011

Patent applications by Fred Geisler, Aurora, IL US

Fred H. Geisler, Aurora, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110160860CERVICAL SPACER - An anterior cervical column support having a hollow frame having a top load bearing surface and a bottom load bearing surface may be inserted between a first spinal vertebra and a second spinal vertebra. The top load bearing surface and the bottom load bearing surface may each include an opening allowing access to the interior of the frame. A front surface may extend between the top load bearing surface and the bottom load bearing surface, and a rear surface may extend between the top load bearing surface and the bottom load bearing surface. Two side surfaces are attached between the front surface and the rear surface, each side surface having a solid side panel that is at least x-ray translucent. An anterior (front) plate is attached to the front surface of the support device, where the front plate includes clearance holes for receiving fasteners for holding the front plate in position. The top load bearing surface and the bottom load bearing surface may include a serrated or other high friction surface for applying frictional forces between the load bearing surfaces and adjacent vertebrae.06-30-2011

Jessica Geisler, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100325037TRANSACTION CARD ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSACTION CARD AND AUXILIARY ITEM - A transaction card assembly includes a transaction card, a foldable backer, and an article. The transaction card includes an account identifier fixedly connected thereto. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal and links the transaction card to a financial account or record. The foldable backer supports the transaction card and defines an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, and a viewing aperture extending from the interior surface to the exterior surface. The article is coupled with the interior surface of the foldable backer such that a portion of the article is viewable through the viewing aperture when the foldable backer is in a folded configuration around the article. Stored-value cards, combinations, methods of facilitating use of a transaction product and other embodiments are also disclosed.12-23-2010

John Geisler, Vista, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110136889COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USES DIRECTED TO ACEYTL-COA CARBOXYLASES - Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of ACC1 or ACC2 or both in a cell, tissue or animal. Also provided are uses of disclosed compounds and compositions in the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of diseases and disorders.06-09-2011

John G. Geisler, Vista, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110213136ANTISENSE MODULATION OF STEAROYL-COA DESATURASE EXPRESSION - Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of stearoyl-CoA desaturase expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of stearoyl-CoA desaturase are provided.09-01-2011

Joseph Patrick Geisler, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080307244Method of and Apparatus for Reducing Power Consumption within an Integrated Circuit - An integrated circuit comprising a plurality of processing cores, characterised by comprising electrically controllable switches for controlling the supply of power to one or more of the processing cores, a memory for saving state data from at least one of the processing cores and a controller adapted to control the supply of power to one or more of the processing cores such that processing cores can be de-powered.12-11-2008
20100302880DUAL POWER RAIL WORD LINE DRIVER AND DUAL POWER RAIL WORD LINE DRIVER ARRAY - A dual power rail word line driver for driving a word line of a memory array according to a predecode signal from a decoder powered by a first supply voltage is provided. A signal buffering unit is coupled between the word line and a node. A pull-down unit is coupled between the node and a ground. A pull-up unit is coupled between the node and a second supply voltage higher than or equal to the first supply voltage. The signal buffering unit provides a word line signal corresponding to the predecode signal to the memory array via the word line when the pull-down unit is turned on by the predecode signal and a first pulse signal and the pull-up unit is turned off by a second pulse signal. There is no level shifter on a critical timing path of the dual power rail word line driver.12-02-2010

Karl Geisler, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120026705INTERPOSER LEAD - An interposer lead provides a connection between an integrated circuit and a circuit board. The interposer lead includes a first leg for interfacing with the circuit board. The interposer lead also includes a second leg disposed generally parallel to the first leg for interfacing with an IC electrical lead extending from the integrated circuit. A connecting portion operatively connects the first leg and the second leg. The interposer lead further includes a lip extending non-parallel from the second leg for limiting movement of the IC electrical lead on the second leg.02-02-2012

Lee Marvin Geisler, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090044664STAKE DRIVER WITH ADJUSTABLE INSERTS - A stake driver is provided including a longitudinal shaft having a strike portion at a first end and a receiving socket at a second end of the shaft. The socket defining a first cavity to receive a stake. A handle may be coupled to the shaft and positioned concentric with the shaft. A protective flange is positioned coplanar with the strike portion of the shaft and shaped to protect a user's hand when holding the handle. The first cavity may be shaped and sized to fit snuggly around a strike end of the stake. The receiving socket distributes a strike force evenly across a striking end of the stake, thus inhibiting splintering of the stake. An adaptor may also be included to fit within the first cavity. The adaptor defining a second cavity sized to receive a stake of different size than the stake received by the first cavity.02-19-2009

Mark S. Geisler, Franklin, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090054955Systems and Methods for Treating Neurological Disorders by Light Stimulation - Systems and methods for treating neurological disorders by light stimulation are disclosed herein. A brain neuroillumination system includes an implantable housing; a control unit carried by the implantable housing; a neuroillumination delivery device including at least one light emission site; at least one light source operatively coupled to the control unit and optically coupled to the at least one light emission site; and a near infrared spectroscopy unit coupled to the control unit, wherein the near infrared spectroscopy unit is configures to detect an optical signal corresponding to at least one from the group of a cytochrome oxidase state and a hemoglobin oxygenation state.02-26-2009

Richard J. Geisler, Oregon City, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090134372Integrated Air Compressor and Winch - An integrated air compressor and winch is provided that utilizes a source of rotary motive power for driving both a winch drum and compressor mechanism. The integrated air compressor and winch is preferably provided with a gear case that is operable to provide an appropriate gear reduction for driving the winch drum while providing an appropriate drive speed for operating the compressor.05-28-2009

Patent applications by Richard J. Geisler, Oregon City, OR US

Robert L. Geisler, Grand Blanc, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100213656VEHICULAR JOUNCE BUMPER ASSEMBLY - A jounce bumper assembly for a vehicular suspension system, the suspension system having a first member and a second member, is provided. The assembly comprises a mount coupled to the first member, wherein the mount has a cylindrical portion comprising a first cylindrical outer surface. The assembly also comprises a jounce bumper coupled to the second member, and a striker cap having a first end comprising a first cylindrical inner surface circumferentially coupled over the first cylindrical outer surface, and having a second end configured for resilient engagement with the jounce bumper.08-26-2010
20100230877VEHICULAR IMPACT BUMPER ASSEMBLY - An impact bumper assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly comprises a first member, and a second member coupled to the first member and configured for relative motion therewith. The assembly also comprises a resilient bumper coupled to the first member and interposed between the first and second members, wherein the resilient bumper has an annular wall having a plurality of openings therethrough, and wherein the resilient bumper is configured to deform axially without substantial radial deformation when compressed between the first and second members.09-16-2010

Robert L. Geisler, Tehachapi, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090320443Propulsion system, opposing grains rocket engine, and method for controlling the burn rate of solid propellant grains - A solid propellant thrust control system, method, and apparatus for controlling combustion of solid propellants in an opposing grains solid propellant rocket engine (OGRE) is provided. In particular, an opposing grains rocket engine and propulsion system is provided, in which actuator means connected are connected to solid propellant grains disposed in the pressure vessel of the engine. The actuator means are operable to selectively move the solid propellant grains together or apart relative to one another, such that the burning ends of the solid propellant grains decrease or increase relative to one another. This action controls the rate of combustion of the solid propellant grains by varying spacing distance between the burning ends of the solid propellant grains, and enables extinguishment and reignition of the OGRE. Further, a method is providing for controlling the burn rate of solid propellant grains undergoing combustion in an opposing grains rocket engine.12-31-2009
20110011295Kinetic Fireball Incendiary Munition - A kinetic fireball incendiary munition is provided having an outer shell or bomb casing, one or more incendiary submunitions therein, and an igniter therefore. Each of the submunitions includes an incendiary portion, at least one rocket motor that propels the submunition inside of a target volume, and an oxidizer for the incendiary portion and rocket motor. The submunitions liberate sufficient heat to produce elevated temperatures inside of a target structure to thermalize the contents thereof without creating a substantial overpressure or explosive effect. The incendiary portion includes a solid propellant and, optionally, one or more energetic materials selected from the group consisting of phosphorous, boron, magnesium, aluminum, Fluorinert™-aluminum and BKNO01-20-2011

Scott P. Geisler, Clarkston, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080255725INTERIOR COMPONENT MANAGEMENT OF A VEHICLE VIA OCCUPANT MONITORING - Systems and methods are provided for managing an interior component of a vehicle. A system includes a device for monitoring a passenger, a vehicle speed detector, and a controller in communication the interior component, the passenger monitoring device, and the vehicle speed detector, wherein the controller is configured to disable at least one function of the interior component if the rate of speed is greater than a predetermined threshold speed and enable the disabled function(s) when the passenger attempts to actuate the function(s). One method includes the steps of determining a rate of speed the vehicle is traveling, disabling at least one function of the interior component when the rate of speed is greater than a predetermined threshold speed, and enabling the disabled function(s) when the rate of speed is greater than the threshold speed if a passenger attempts to actuate the function(s).10-16-2008