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Ashley Gibson, Pacifica, CA US
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| 20080235110 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LISTING MULTIPLE ITEMS TO BE POSTED FOR SALE - A method and system for listing multiple items to be posted for sale, comprising accepting a characterization of an item from a choice of selection controls describing the item on a web page; accepting additional information about the item, the information being accepted on the web page; displaying the characterization and the information about the item as an item listing on the web page; accepting a characterization of another item from a choice of selection controls describing the item on the web page; accepting information about the other item, the information being accepted on the web page; and displaying the characterization and the information about the one other item listing on the web page. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100113072 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR UPCOMING EVENT NOTIFICATION AND MOBILE PURCHASING - Various embodiments relate generally to providing upcoming event notification and mobile purchasing and, more specifically but not exclusively relate to a system and methods for providing notifications of upcoming events to users of an online secondary ticket marketplace and allowing the users to purchase tickets to upcoming events using a mobile device. In one embodiment, a network-based system may receive a registration request from a user to receive alert notifications for upcoming events. The registration request may comprise a telephone number for a mobile device of the user. The network-based system may send an alert notification for an upcoming event to the mobile device of the user over a mobile telephone network. The alert notification may comprise a text message including relevant static or dynamic event information as well as an embedded hyperlink for allowing the user to transact a mobile purchase. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100131366 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOCATION-BASED UPCOMING EVENT INFORMATION USING A CLIENT-SIDE WEB APPLICATION IMPLEMENTED ON A CLIENT DEVICE - A system and methods for providing location-based upcoming event information using a client-side web application implemented on a client device are described. The location-based upcoming event information may be provided to users of an online secondary ticket marketplace using a client-side web application implemented as desktop or mobile widget or within a web browser toolbar. The client-side web application may be configured to communicate with a network-based system that provides online marketplace and ticket fulfillment services and generate a query based upon the location of a user and other event criteria. The client-side web application may communicate the query to the network-based system and, in response, receive location-based upcoming event information which may be displayed to a user as a list and/or information on a map. The client-side web application may display an aggregate of ticket inventory available from multiple online marketplaces providing the user with multiple purchasing options. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100131530 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR THIRD-PARTY ACCESS TO A NETWORK-BASED SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING LOCATION-BASED UPCOMING EVENT INFORMATION - A system and methods for third-party access to a network-based system for providing location-based upcoming event information are described. The location-based upcoming event information may be accessed from the network-based system by a server-side web application implemented by a third party. The server-side web application may be configured to communicate with the network-based system that provides online marketplace and ticket fulfillment services and to generate a query based upon the location of a user and other event criteria. The server-side web application may communicate the query to the network-based system and, in response, receive location-based upcoming event information which may be displayed to a user as a list and/or information on a map. The location-based upcoming event information may comprise an aggregate of ticket inventory available from multiple online marketplaces providing the user with multiple purchasing options. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100133339 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE DISTRIBUTION AND ACCESS CONTROL FOR PURCHASED EVENT TICKETS - A system and methods for providing variable distribution and access control for purchased event tickets are described. In one embodiment, a network-based system receives an order for electronic tickets purchased by a buyer, receives one or more recipients other than the buyer for one or more of the electronic tickets, receives delivery options for the recipients from the buyer, receives delivery information for the recipients from the buyer, and delivers electronic ticket information to the recipients. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110099092 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ILLUSTRATING WHERE A TICKET IS LOCATED IN AN EVENT VENUE - A system and method of illustrating where at least one ticket is located in an event venue, comprising: accepting event criteria for at least one ticket and at least one event; accepting price criteria for the at least one ticket and the at least one event; displaying an interactive graphics-based event venue map illustrating a location of all sections at a venue with at least one ticket meeting the event criteria and price criteria; accepting section selection criteria, at least one section being selected from the interactive graphics-based event venue map; displaying ticket information in a web browsing language corresponding to the section selection criteria, the displayed ticket information in the web browsing language being able to be utilized to drill down to a specific ticket, causing a location of the specific ticket to be displayed in the interactive graphics-based event venue map; and enabling a capability to utilize the interactive graphics-based event venue map to choose a section of interest, causing corresponding ticket information to be displayed in the web browsing language. | 04-28-2011 |
Bradford W. Gibson, Novato, CA US
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| 20110135689 | Vaccine, therapeutic composition and methods for treating or inhibiting francisella tularenis - The present invention is directed to compounds and methods for treating a mammal exposed to | 06-09-2011 |
Bradford W. Gibson, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20090131524 | SIALIC ACID ABC TRANSPORTERS IN PROKARYOTES THERAPEUTIC TARGETS - This invention provides a novel bacterial sialic acid transporter that is a member of the family of ABC transporters. The transporter is a useful target for pharmaceuticals. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090285844 | NON-TOXIC MUTANTS OF PATHOGENIC GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA - A method is provided for identifying, isolating, and producing htrB mutants of gram-negative bacterial pathogens. The method comprises mutating the htrB gene of a gram-negative bacterial pathogen so that there is a lack of a functional htrB protein, resulting in a mutant that lacks one or more secondary acyl chains contained in the wild type gram-negative bacterial pathogen, and displays substantially reduced toxicity as compared to the wild type strain. Also, the present invention provides methods for using a vaccine formulation containing the htrB mutant, the endotoxin isolated therefrom, or the endotoxin isolated therefrom which is then conjugated to a carrier protein, to immunize an individual against infections caused by gram-negative bacterial pathogens by administering a prophylactically effective amount of the vaccine formulation. | 11-19-2009 |
Brent Gibson, Santa Monica, CA US
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| 20100003175 | Sponge sanitizing enclosure - Sponge sanitizing enclosure with a front cover, a rear cover, an inner back plate, a base housing, a push plate, a push button, a UV lamp, electronics to support the UV lamp, a battery power supply, a translucent sponge, and a hinge member. The front and rear cover each being dish shaped and forming a hollow housing and being joined at their base by the hinge member. The inner back plate forms a bisection of the front cover and the rear cover. The UV light is located between the rear cover and the inner back plate. The front cover includes a centrally located aperture that accepts the push button which is fixedly attached to the push plate. The space between the push plate and the inner back plate accommodates the translucent sponge. The base housing encloses the electronics and the battery power supply that support the UV lamp. | 01-07-2010 |
Charles W. Gibson, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20110002332 | Method and Apparatus for a Software Programmable Intelligent Network - A reservation request is received for a data transport session. The reservation request contains a requested class of communication service through the asynchronous network. The state of the network along the route is then preferably determined and at least one end-to-end route through the network is obtained. The route is based on the requested class of communication service and the state of the network. The data transport session is then controlled, such that data is forced to travel along at least one route through the asynchronous network. This is preferably done by controlling multiple data controllers dispersed along the at least one route by mapping specific data protocols to specific routes, or mapping specific data protocols to specific ports in each data controller. If a state of the asynchronous network indicates that the route cannot transport data in conformity to the class of communication service, then the route is changed to a backup route through the network. | 01-06-2011 |
David Gibson, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100013108 | STACKED PACKAGES AND MICROELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING THE SAME - A microelectronic assembly includes units superposed on one another to form at least one stack having a vertical direction. Each unit includes one or more microelectronic devices and has top and bottom surfaces. Top unit terminals are exposed at the top surfaces and bottom unit terminals are exposed at the bottom surfaces. The top and bottom unit terminals are provided at a set of ordered column positions. Each top unit terminal of the set, except the top unit terminals at the highest ordered column position, is connected to a respective bottom unit terminal of the same unit at a next higher ordered column position. Each bottom unit terminal of the set, except the bottom unit terminals of the lowest unit in the stack, is connected to a respective upper unit terminal of the next lower unit in the stack at the same column position. | 01-21-2010 |
David J. Gibson, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110168888 | WEAK-LENS COUPLING OF HIGH CURRENT ELECTRON SOURCES TO ELECTRON MICROSCOPE COLUMNS - A dynamic transmission electron microscope (DTEM) according to one embodiment includes an electron gun positioned at a top of a column for emitting electrons; an accelerator for accelerating the electrons; a C | 07-14-2011 |
Delvono Gibson, Oakland, CA US
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| 20100253501 | SYNCHRONIZED LUMINATED SAFETY APPAREL - A safety synchronized illuminated system includes wearing apparels worn on a person. A plurality of light strips is secured to the wearing apparels. The wearing apparels include jacket, helmet and a pair of gloves. A power source, CPU chip for timing, sequencer for time sequential selection and turn signal box activates the plurality of light strips in four items: jacket, helmet, a pair of boots and a pair of gloves in a one-by-one time sequential manner, and synchronized rolling fashion in light patterns and following the traffic color codes via wire or wireless link. Each of items of the apparel can be also activated individually, independently and separately. When the light strips are activated by switch and a power source, the wearing apparels worn on the person is more visible to others especially at night. | 10-07-2010 |
Edward G. Gibson, Clear Lake Oaks, CA US
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| 20110223826 | Underwater play ball - The underwater play ball is comprised of a hollow cavity with a spherical shape which is made of a strong flexible lightweight low density PVC material for holding both water and air pressure without rupturing. The cavity size and dry weight can vary, but the preferred cavity size equals the size of a average soccer ball where the dry weight is easily handled by children. The cavity is inflated with a safe rubber nozzle attachable to any size hose. The cavity includes a predetermined transparent level mark arranged around two valves at one end of the cavity. The water volume and air pressure inside the cavity is adjusted by filling water through a valve while releasing ambient air simultaneously through a second valve until the water volume and air pressure reaches a predetermined transparent fill level mark. The arrangement of a strong flexible lightweight low density PVC cavity combined with a predetermined amount of water and air pressure provides a underwater play ball with both weightless and pneumatic characteristics under water. Such an arrangement, provides a underwater play ball that can naturally glide under the waters surface in a straight line when passed by a swimmer by its self and repeatedly rebound on impact to its original position by itself when passed or bounced for amusement and exercise. | 09-15-2011 |
Gary Gibson, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100101952 | ELECTROPHORETIC CELL AND METHOD EMPLOYING DIFFERENTIAL MOBILITY - An electrophoretic cell and methods of switching an electrophoretic cell and moving charged species in an electrophoretic cell employ differential electrophoretic mobilities and a time-varying electric field. The methods include providing first and second charged species that are oppositely charged and have different mobilities. The method of switching further includes inducing a net motion of both of the charged species using the time-varying applied electric field. The induced net motion results in either the first charged species being moved toward the electrode and the second charged species remaining essentially motionless or both of the charged species being moved toward the same electrode. The electrophoretic cell includes the first and second charged species with opposite charge and different mobilities, and further includes the time-varying applied electric field that provides the net motion of the charged species. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110281103 | BLOCK COPOLYMERS AND BLOCK COPOLYMER NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS - Copolymers and methods using the copolymers control the stability, the homogeneity of mixtures and the chargeability of a nanoparticle. A block copolymer-nanoparticle composition includes first, second and third block units that each include repeating units of respective monomers. The monomer of the first block unit includes a binding group that binds to the nanoparticle. The monomer of the second block unit includes a hydrophobic moiety that provides steric stabilization of the nanoparticle and homogeneity of mixtures of the copolymer-nanoparticle composition in a non-polar medium. The monomer of the third block unit includes a chargeable group that imparts a charge to the nanoparticle. An order of the respective block units in the copolymer and the number of repeating units of the monomer in the respective block units control the stability, the homogeneity of mixtures and the charge of the nanoparticle. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110284830 | POLYMER AND POLYMER-NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS - A polymer-nanoparticle composition of formula II includes a polymer of formula I. The polymer has two portions. One portion of the polymer includes a binding group that binds to a nanoparticle. The other portion of the polymer includes a hydrophobic moiety. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120013972 | SINGLE-LAYER REFLECTIVE DISPLAY UTILIZING LUMINESCENCE - A reflective display device has multiple display pixels. Each pixel has at least three color sub-pixels disposed side-by-side for three primary colors respectively. At least one color sub-pixel has a light shutter with adjustable transmission, a luminescent layer containing a luminescent material that emits light of a selected color, and a mirror for reflecting light corresponding to that selected color. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120018716 | EMISSIVE SEMI-INTERPENETRATING POLYMER NETWORKS - An emissive semi-interpenetrating polymer network (E-semi-IPN) includes a semi-interpenetrating polymer network and an emissive material interlaced in the polymer network. The semi-interpenetrating polymer network includes in a crosslinked state one or more of a polymerized organic monomer and a polymerized organic oligomer, polymerized water soluble polymerizable agent, and one or more polymerized polyfunctional cross-linking agents. The E-semi-IPN may be employed as an E-semi-IPN layer ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020608 | Plasmonic Element With Waveguide Trapping - Various plasmonic elements with waveguide trapping are provided. In one embodiment, a plasmonic element includes a waveguide layer including a first surface through which incident light enters the waveguide layer. The waveguide layer includes a medium and an array of plasmonic structures disposed within the medium. The medium has dielectric properties. The resonant frequency of the plasmonic structures is responsive to the dielectric properties of the medium. The plasmonic element is configured to trap incident light scattered by the plasmonic structures in a waveguide mode. | 01-26-2012 |
Gary A. Gibson, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090033932 | Tagging systems using energy exchange - A tagging system contains first taggants and second taggants. The taggants differ from each other so that the first taggants have a first emission spectrum and a first absorption edge and the second taggants have a second emission spectrum and a second absorption edge. In the tagging system, the first taggants are arranged to be within an interaction distance of the second taggants so that energy transfer between the first taggants and the second taggants causes an emission spectrum of the tagging system to differ from a sum of the first emission spectrum and the second emission spectrum. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090034055 | Plasmon-based color tunable devices - A color-tunable, reflective, paper-like display utilizes the unique optical properties of nano-engineered metal and metal-dielectric composite structures that exhibit a plasmon resonance. By changing the dielectric properties of a medium in which these structures are embedded, or by changing the spatial relationship of these structures, their optical absorbance and scattering spectra can be tuned. This enables simpler pixel architectures with better performance than is possible with fixed-color technologies. Low power video rate operation can be achieved in a paper-like display. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090323171 | PLASMON-BASED COLOR TUNABLE DEVICES - A color-tunable, reflective, paper-like display utilizes the unique optical properties of nano-engineered metal and metal-dielectric composite structures that exhibit a plasmon resonance. By changing the dielectric properties of a medium in which these structures are embedded, or by changing the spatial relationship of these structures, their optical absorbance and scattering spectra can be tuned. This enables simpler pixel architectures with better performance than is possible with fixed-color technologies. Low power video rate operation can be achieved in a paper-like display. | 12-31-2009 |
Gary A. Gibson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090055829 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FINE GRAIN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS - A system and method to control the allocation of processor (or state machine) execution resources to individual tasks executing in computer systems is described. By controlling the allocation of execution resources, to all tasks, each task may be provided with throughput and response time guarantees. This control is accomplished through workload metering shaping which delays the execution of tasks that have used their workload allocation until sufficient time has passed to accumulate credit for execution (accumulate credit over time to perform their allocated work) and workload prioritization which gives preference to tasks based on configured priorities. | 02-26-2009 |
Gary Allen Gibson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110238919 | CONTROL OF PROCESSOR CACHE MEMORY OCCUPANCY - Techniques are described for controlling processor cache memory within a processor system. Cache occupancy values for each of a plurality of entities executing the processor system can be calculated. A cache replacement algorithm uses the cache occupancy values when making subsequent cache line replacement decisions. In some variations, entities can have occupancy profiles specifying a maximum cache quota and/or a minimum cache quota which can be adjusted to achieve desired performance criteria. Related methods, systems, and articles are also described. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110239220 | FINE GRAIN PERFORMANCE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Execution of a plurality of tasks by a processor system are monitored. Based on this monitoring, tasks requiring adjustment of performance resources are identified by calculating at least one of a progress error or a progress limit error for each task. Thereafter, performance resources of the processor system allocated to each identified task are adjusted. Such adjustment can comprise: adjusting a clock rate of at least one processor in the processor system executing the task, adjusting an amount of cache and/or buffers to be utilized by the task, and/or adjusting an amount of input/output (I/O) bandwidth to be utilized by the task. Related systems, apparatus, methods and articles are also described. | 09-29-2011 |
G. Darryn Gibson, Prunedale, CA US
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| 20110296559 | CRISPERS LETTUCE VARIETY - A new and distinct lettuce variety designated ‘Crispers’, characterized by having a distinct thick leaf texture, symmetrical and compact leaf, lack of an obvious mid-rib, a short open growth habit, and undulating leaf margins shape, and improved shelf life in a non-heading variety. | 12-01-2011 |
George D. Gibson, Prunedale, CA US
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| 20090271897 | LETTUCE BREEDING METHOD - Methods for pollinating lettuce and producing hybrid lettuce seed are described. The methods include the steps of providing lettuce plants and releasing | 10-29-2009 |
| 20110083235 | SPEEDWAY LETTUCE VARIETY - A new lettuce variety designated Speedway is described. Speedway is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110197319 | FIJI, MUNDAKA, ZUMA LETTUCE VARIETIES - A new lettuce variety designated FIJI, MUNDAKA, ZUMA is described. FIJI, MUNDAKA, ZUMA are romaine lettuce varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110214210 | RED SKY, VALENTINE, RED MORNING, AND SUN RISE LETTUCE VARIETIES - New lettuce varieties designated Red Sky, Valentine, Red Morning, and Sun Rise are described. Red Sky, Valentine, Red Morning, and Sun Rise are Red Leaf lettuce varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20120023602 | INTERMARKET CLASS HYBRID LETTUCE - Methods for producing intermarket class hybrid lettuce seed are described. The methods include the steps of providing lettuce plants and releasing | 01-26-2012 |
Helen L. Gibson, Oakland, CA US
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| 20090042278 | Method of protein production in yeast - Vectors, host cells, and methods are provided for the production of proteins in yeast. The vectors generally contain a selection gene, a yeast 2 micron sequence, and a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide, where the polynucleotide is operably linked to promoter, and where the polynucleotide contains one or more yeast-preferred codons. Host cells are cultured under conditions where, after an initial batch phase, oxygen concentration is kept high and glucose feed is regulated so that the yeast cells stay in respiratory metabolism. | 02-12-2009 |
James Gibson, Escondido, CA US
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| 20090137013 | MICROORGANISMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED HYDROGEN PRODUCTION USING DIVERSE CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK AND HIGHLY ABSORPTIVE MATERIALS - The disclosed invention relates to an isolated hydrogen gas producing microorganism, termed | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090298151 | HYDROGEN PRODUCING MICROORGANISM USEFUL FOR ENERGY GENERATION FROM DIVERSE CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK - The disclosed invention relates to an isolated hydrogen gas producing microorganism, termed | 12-03-2009 |
James S. Gibson, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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| 20120022408 | Surgical Procedures Using Visual Images Overlaid with Visual Representations of Selected Three-Dimensional Data - Embodiments of the invention are directed to improved surgical procedures such as ophthalmic procedures that utilize overlaid visual representations of three-dimensional data or other data with direct or indirect visual images of a surgical region (e.g. the eye) to provide improved information to a surgeon to speed surgical procedures and/or to provide improved outcomes of those procedures. In some embodiments, ophthalmic procedures are combined cataract removal and astigmatism reduction procedures. In other embodiments the ophthalmic procedures are corneal refractive surgical procedures that reshape the cornea to reduce astigmatism or other aberrations. In some ophthalmic procedures the three-dimensional data is topography data associated with the anterior surface of the cornea. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional data may be enhanced or replaced with aberrometric data associated with the optical path of the eye. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022546 | Surgical Procedures Using Instrument to Boundary Spacing Information Extracted from Real-Time Diagnostic Scan Data - Specific embodiments of the invention are directed to improved phacoemulsification procedures involving the use of processed non-visual three-dimensional data (i.e. diagnostic scan data) to provide a surgeon with additional guidance (i.e. more than that generally obtained from visual observation of the working area) concerning the distance separating a working end of a phacoemulsification instrument and the posterior portion of the capsule of the eye during surgical procedures involving the removal of the crystalline lens of an eye (e.g. a cataract removal procedure). Such separation (i.e. distance or gap) information may be used to aid the surgeon in cutting or scoring the lens to a desired depth while minimizing the risk of penetrating the posterior portion of the capsule with the working end of the instrument. Some embodiments provide for the visual and/or auditory conveyance of distance information to the surgeon wherein visual information may be conveyed by overlaying it with real visual images of actual surface features viewed by the surgeon. Additional embodiments provide for overlaying visual representations of selected three-dimensional structure information (e.g. depths of troughs cut into the lens) with the real surface feature images viewed by the surgeon. | 01-26-2012 |
James Warner Gibson, Escondido, CA US
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| 20090029433 | HYDROGEN PRODUCING MICROORGANISM USEFUL FOR ENERGY GENERATION FROM DIVERSE CARBOHYDRATES - The disclosed invention relates to an isolated hydrogen gas producing microorganism, termed | 01-29-2009 |
Jess Gibson, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20110267985 | TECHNIQUES TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED VOICE SERVICE MANAGEMENT - Techniques to provide integrated voice service management are described. An apparatus may comprise a mobile computing device having a voice service manager operative to receive control directives from one or more application programs, and manage one or more service features provided by multiple voice service platforms based on the received control directives, with at least one of the multiple voice service platforms comprising a voice over packet voice service platform. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-03-2011 |
Jocelyn Gibson, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090288967 | CD gift card - CD gift card with a sheet of heavy paper stock, the sheet die cut and folded so that a first folded portion forms a greeting card cover and a second folded portion forms a back cover and a CD retaining pocket. The folded greeting card cover and the folded CD retaining portion are graphically printed and die cut to emphasize the nature of the sentiment contained within the greeting card. A preferred embodiment includes a die cut frame within the first folded portion and a secondary paper back panel adhered to the back portion of the first folded panel to support a separate photograph to be inserted between the first folded portion and the back panel. | 11-26-2009 |
John Gibson, Los Osos, CA US
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| 20100045430 | PORTABLE BIOMETRIC LIGHTER - A portable biometric lighter device ( | 02-25-2010 |
Kevin Gibson, Redwood City, CA US
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| 20110017264 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR SYSTEMS - A photovoltaic device. The photovoltaic device includes a photovoltaic region including a surface region and characterized by a first thermal expansion constant. The surface region includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion includes a first edge region and a second edge region. The photovoltaic device includes a concentrator element comprising substantially of a polymer material and being characterized by a second thermal expansion constant. The concentrator element includes an aperture region and an exit region. The photovoltaic device includes an elastomer material to couple the first portion of the surface region of the photovoltaic region to the exit region of the concentrator element, while the first edge region and the second edge region remain exposed. The first edge region and the second edge region allow for compensation by at least thermal expansion of the concentrator element for a change in temperature ranging from about −45 Degrees Celsius to about 95 Degrees Celsius to maintain the exit region to be optically coupled to the photovoltaic region. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110168232 | Method and System for Providing Tracking for Concentrated Solar Modules - According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a system for collecting solar energy. The system includes a solar panel, the solar panel comprising a plurality of photovoltaic strips, the plurality of photovoltaic strips including a first strip and a second strip, the first strip and the second strip being substantially parallel to each other, the plurality of photovoltaic strips being electrically coupled to one another, the solar panel including a front cover member, the front cover member including a plurality of concentrator elements, the plurality of photovoltaic strips being aligned to the plurality of concentrator elements, the plurality of concentrator elements including a first concentrator element and a second concentrator element, the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element being separated by a notch, the first concentrator being associated with a first angle and a second angle, | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110186104 | SOLAR MODULE WINDOW SHADE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A solar module system includes a first transparent substrate member, a second transparent substrate member, and a plurality of photovoltaic members configured in a spatial manner sandwiched between the first substrate member and the second substrate member to allow at least a first portion of light to be transmitted and a second portion of light to be blocked. The system also has one or more inverter devices coupled to the solar module and configured to convert direct current to alternating current. The system may have an electrical cord comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the one or more inverter devices and the second end comprising at least a pair of electrodes. The system can be used for indoor use or other application. | 08-04-2011 |
Kristina Gibson, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110189979 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A WEB LISTING USING A MOBILE PHONE - A method and system for creating a web listing using a mobile phone whereby a user, typically a business owner or a representative of the business, provides information/data associated with the business to a mobile application including an on-line directory service using a merchant mobile phone, or other mobile computing system, associated with the user and/or the business and/or a mobile application, and/or an SMS and/or another mobile communications network. The information associated with the business provided via the merchant mobile phone, or other mobile computing system, is then used by the on-line directory service to create an on-line presence for the business such as, but not limited to, an on-line web-listing for the business in the on-line directory that includes at least part of the information associated with the business provided via the merchant mobile phone, or other mobile computing system. | 08-04-2011 |
Larry D. Gibson, Redwood Valley, CA US
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| 20090261284 | Z VALVE - The present invention provides a valve that controls a flow of gas or solid objects through a pipe, and particularly a z-valve used in an elevated rail transportation system. The valve includes vanes hinged to a valve stem that fold into a z-shape and retract into the valve body when the valve is open. A valve cap positioned at the top of the valve stem matches the contour of the inner surface of the pipe, allowing unobstructed flow. When the valve is closed, the valve stem is elevated into the interior of the pipe and the valve cap rotates 90° to match the contour at the top, providing a seal. The vanes extend from the z-shape to completely block a cross-section of the pipe, stopping the flow. The flow may be modulated by varying the extension of the vanes to allow a portion of the flow to pass the valve. | 10-22-2009 |
Lawrence E. Gibson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090255629 | Fluid ejection device utilizing a one-part epoxy adhesive - A fluid ejection device, including a substrate carrier having a substrate receiving-surface, and a substrate having at least one fluid ejector actuator disposed on the substrate. In addition the fluid ejection device includes a one-part adhesive disposed between the substrate and the substrate-receiving-surface. The one-part adhesive is an epoxy resin having a polyglycidyl ether of a polyhydric phenol, a solid cylcoaliphatic amine curing agent. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090266501 | COMPOSITION AND INK RECEIVING SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE COMPOSITION - A composition includes an alkenyl succinic anhydride sizing agent or an alkyl ketene dimer sizing agent. The alkenyl succinic anhydride sizing agent is present in an amount ranging from about 1.0 pounds per ton to about 4.0 pounds per ton. The alkyl ketene dimer sizing agent is present in an amount ranging from about 2.0 pounds per ton to about 10.0 pounds per ton. A metallic salt is also incorporated in the composition. | 10-29-2009 |
Lois Gibson, Bradley Beach, CA US
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| 20110280932 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION OF METHOTREXATE AS A DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUG (DMARD) AND AN ANTI-CANCER AGENT - Disclosed is are formulations comprising a multivesicular liposome and MTX, the administration of which results in a C | 11-17-2011 |
Peter Verl Gibson, San Jose, CA US
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| 20080215909 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TRANSACTIONAL PEER RECOVERY IN A DATA SHARING CLUSTERING COMPUTER SYSTEM - The invention provides an apparatus, system, and method for cluster-wide peer recovery in the event of a computer failure. A failure of a first computer is detected and a recovery module is registered as the first computer. In one embodiment, the recovery module is a peer computer. The recovery module retrieves a privately held undo log data through the authorized assumption of the failure identity associated with the failed first computer, backs out in-flight transaction updates of the first computer, and frees up data resources locked by the first computer. | 09-04-2008 |
Phil Gibson, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20100325599 | VISUALIZATION OF TRADEOFFS BETWEEN CIRCUIT DESIGNS - A system may include a database configured to store information including characteristics of a plurality of components. The system may further include a server in communication with the database and configured to receive design requirements indicative of desired power supply designs; query the database for components that satisfy the design requirements; determine a plurality of power supply designs in accordance with the components and the design parameters; determine key parameters of at least a subset of the determined power supply designs; and rank the power supply designs. | 12-23-2010 |
Richard M. Gibson, Campbell, CA US
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| 20090171560 | PRIORITIZING ALTERNATIVE LANDING FACILITIES IN FLIGHT PLANNING - A processor-performed method of aircraft flight planning. A decision point is identified along a route of the aircraft. The decision point and an anticipated range of the aircraft at the decision point are used to define an elliptical area substantially forward of the decision point and substantially along the route. Based on location of one or more landing facilities relative to the defined elliptical area, one or more of the facilities are selected as one or more alternative destinations. | 07-02-2009 |
Robert Denis Gibson, Indio, CA US
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| 20100314179 | Recreational and utility three or four-wheeled recumbent cycle with on-demand zero emmissions electric motor and multi-geared manual pedal drive - One embodiment of a single person recumbent three or four-wheeled, zero emissions utility and recreational cycle vehicle provided with an electric motor driven from a battery and a multiple geared manual pedal mechanism with rear axle derailleur allowing the user to either select individually, or select simultaneously, electric powered or manual pedaling locomotion; also incorporating a rear axle limited slip differential and extra wide tires; and incorporating modular frame, canopy and rear axle design and construction, front and rear disc brakes, a highly-visible canopy; and incorporating a multi-purpose trailer or accessory hitch or receiver for attaching on-board cargo and material carrying devices or for towing of other vehicles for transport of personnel and materials. | 12-16-2010 |
Ronald S. Gibson, Valencia, CA US
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| 20090163332 | Weight stack selector - A weight system includes a selector which is movable along weights and may be inserted into a void between adjacent weights. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090163333 | Weight stack selector - A weight system includes a selector which is movable along weights and may be inserted into a void between adjacent weights. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090163334 | Incremental weight and selector - A weight system includes a selector configured to selectively couple incremental weights that extend through a weight stack to a weight lift. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20110261556 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A lighting device with thermal management may be, for example, a headlamp device that includes a light source and a housing. The housing includes a first portion comprising a first set of external surfaces adapted to operate as a first heat sink to dissipate heat from within the first portion. The light source is disposed within the first portion. The housing also includes a second portion comprising a second set of external surfaces adapted to operate as a second heat sink to dissipate heat from within the second portion. Substantially all external surfaces of the of housing are adapted to be exposed to ambient air when the headlamp device is in use and are included in the first and second sets of external surfaces. Methods and other lighting devices are also provided. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110261557 | Metal Core Circuit Board With Conductive Pins - A metal core circuit board assembly includes a circuit board having a through hole in an embodiment. A shaft for a pin is inserted in the through hole such that cap of the pin abuts a foil layer on the circuit board. The shaft diameter is sufficiently smaller than the through hole diameter such that the shaft is electrically isolated from a metal core for the circuit board. The cap is undercut about the through hole to further isolate the pin from the non-electrically isolated portion of the metal core circuit board. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120014105 | GUN-MOUNTED SEARCH LIGHT - The improvements include an illuminator for a gun comprising a manually manipulated and storable external IR filter with a plurality of radially directed circumferential tabs integrally extending from the frame to allow a manual torque to be applied to the frame to manually screw it into and out of the bezel in the field, A high g-force diaphragm shock mount for the lamp includes a receptacle which positions the longitudinal axis of the lamp on the optical axis of the reflector. The field serviceable lamp assembly is an integrated or modular and sealed unit. A field serviceable electronics module is accessed by removing the rear bezel. The illuminator handle includes a double locked latch lever. A T-Slot to Picatinny adapter allows a SureFire T-rail fitting of the handle to fit a conventional Picatinny rail. | 01-19-2012 |
Scott R. Gibson, Granada Hills, CA US
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| 20080234639 | Valves, Valved Fluid Transfer Devices and Ambulatory Infusion Devices Including The Same - Valves, valved fluid transfer devices and ambulatory infusion devices including the same. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080306466 | Implantable Infusion Devices Including Apparatus For Confirming Side Port Access - Implantable infusion devices and systems with side port access detection capability and methods of detecting side port access. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090149810 | Implantable Infusion Devices Including Apparatus For Confirming Fluid Flow And Systems, Apparatus And Methods Associated With Same - Implantable infusion apparatus, systems and methods that involve the use of a sensor that is associated with the catheter outlet. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090221957 | Ambulatory Infusion Devices And Methods With Blockage Detection - Infusion devices with blockage detection capability and methods of monitoring infusion devices. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100004638 | Implantable Infusion Devices With Overfill Protection - Implantable medical devices that prevent over fill. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100137842 | Ambulatory Infusion Devices With Improved Delivery Accuracy - Infusion devices that are configured to measure fluid flow and to adjust delivery. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110270233 | Implantable Infusion Device With Multiple Controllable Fluid Outlets - An implantable infusion system includes at least two controllable fluid transfer devices that may be used to transfer different fluid flows to the same or different body sites. | 11-03-2011 |
Scott Robert Gibson, Granada Hills, CA US
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| 20090043290 | Drug Delivery Safety System - A drug delivery safety system includes a programmer with a display and a communications device adapted to communicate with an ambulatory medical device. The programmer has access to a database of information, and is adapted to receive and process the information and a user input and to control the display to provide a graphical user interface that prompts a user of the programmer to provide an additional user input when the user input requests a drug delivery protocol for the ambulatory medical device that is not already stored in the database as a clinician-approved drug delivery protocol. | 02-12-2009 |
Tony S. Gibson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100081643 | NOVEL CYCLIC BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS ANTI-DIABETIC AGENTS - Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110195964 | NOVEL CYCLIC BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS ANTI-DIABETIC AGENTS - Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110218174 | NOVEL CYCLIC BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS ANTI-DIABETIC AGENTS - Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110263533 | NOVEL CYCLIC BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS ANTI-DIABETIC AGENTS - Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. | 10-27-2011 |