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Allen Gordon, Nederland, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090171711	METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MANAGING TRANSACTIONS - Method and system of managing transactions. The transactions may be executed over different networks, such as but not limited to networks associated with different cable television service providers. The transactions may be monitored so that product purchases may be facilitated without requiring product vendors to support electronic communications with each of the networks. The transactions may also be monitored to tabulate metrics and other measurables reported from the different networks in such a manner that the vendors can receive a report without having to understand the reporting and tabulating means used by the different networks to measure the same metrics.	07-02-2009

Andrew Gordon, Montrose, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202060	COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL TIE - A structural tie	08-28-2008

Ann P. Gordon, Atmore, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100219552	Method for producing limestone-simulating concrete - A new process for creating a decorative surface on a cast concrete tile. A mold is prepared by coating with mold release. An aggregate of water, coloring dye, sand, Portland cement, and preferably filler material such as pea gravel is pre-mixed. Baking soda is mixed with a significant volume of water to create a high-viscosity paste. The paste preferably has a high solid to liquid ratio so that it can be crumbled into baking soda clumps of various sizes. The dampened baking soda clumps are sprinkled randomly onto the bottom surface of the mold (which will bear against what becomes the top surface of the cast tile). The pre-mixed aggregate is then added to the mold. Once the aggregate is cured, the cast concrete tile is removed. The baking soda clumps create complex voids in the tile's upper surface, producing a surface texture similar to limestone.	09-02-2010

Christopher Gordon, Duncan, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090180	Method of Measuring a Set Cement Density and Settling Properties - An improved method for measuring the density and settling properties of cement slurries. The cement slurry is stirred in a consistometer and heated to a predetermined temperature. The stirring of the cement slurry is then halted and the cement slurry is cooled. The cement slurry is then removed from the consistometer.	04-09-2009
20100122816	Density-Matched Suspensions and Associated Methods - Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, an example method includes a method of treating a subterranean formation that comprises combining components comprising water and a density-matched suspension to prepare a treatment fluid, wherein the density-matched suspension comprises a suspending liquid and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore. An example composition includes a suspension that comprises a suspending liquid comprising a hydrophobic liquid, wherein the hydrophobic liquid hydrolyzes when placed in contact with an aqueous fluid to form hydrophilic products, and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, wherein the suspension is a density-matched suspension.	05-20-2010
20100240803	DENSITY-MATCHED SUSPENSIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, an example method includes a method of treating a subterranean formation that comprises combining components comprising water and a density-matched suspension to prepare a treatment fluid, wherein the density-matched suspension comprises a suspending liquid and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore. An example composition includes a suspension that comprises a suspending liquid comprising a hydrophobic liquid, wherein the hydrophobic liquid hydrolyzes when placed in contact with an aqueous fluid to form hydrophilic products, and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, wherein the suspension is a density-matched suspension.	09-23-2010

Christopher A. Gordon, Victoria, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110064848	USE OF ELECTRICITY TO INCREASE THE TRANSFER OF MOLECULES ACROSS BIOLOGICAL MEMBRANES FOR THE ACCELERATION OF DAIRY FERMENTATION - A process for preparing a dairy fermentation product comprises inoculating lactic acid bacteria into a dairy base composition and initiating fermentation. Electrodes are placed in direct contact to the inoculated dairy base composition, and electric pulses are created, whereby pores are formed in the lactic acid bacteria so that molecules in the dairy base composition gain entry into the lactic acid bacteria.	03-17-2011

Christopher Todd Gordon, Fairfax, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110115609	JUMP ROPE TRAINING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM - An apparatus, method, and system for jump rope training is disclosed, comprising at least one jump rope, at least one RFID device associated with the at least one jump rope, at least one RFID reader antenna, at least one RFID reader, and at least one coaching device.	05-19-2011

Daniel F. Gordon, Waldorf, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110012036	COMPACT HIGH POWER TERAHERTZ RADIATION CELL - A device for generating terahertz radiation using a phase matched optical rectification technique. The device converts laser radiation to terahertz radiation via a particular type of photonic downconversion. The device includes a crystalline material suitable for photonic downconversion of laser radiation, a first coupling component for coupling the laser radiation to the crystalline material and a second coupling component for coupling the generated terahertz radiation from the crystalline material to the environment. By sustaining the phase matching condition over a significant distance, the device is capable of providing terahertz radiation with high peak and average power. Also disclosed is a method for generating terahertz radiation including the steps of optically coupling laser radiation to a crystalline material suitable for downconversion of the laser radiation to terahertz radiation, downconverting the laser radiation to terahertz radiation and optically coupling the generated terahertz radiation from the crystalline material to the environment.	01-20-2011

Daniel L. Gordon, Plymouth, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090311378	METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF FERMENTED DAIRY PRODUCTS - The invention provides continuous methods for preparing a fermented dairy product, the methods including steps of fermenting a dairy base with agitation while measuring the viscosity change of the fermentation mixture until an initial fermented dairy base having a target viscosity is achieved. The initial fermented dairy base is then preferably further fermented to a final fermented dairy base without agitation.	12-17-2009

David Alan Gordon, Washoe City, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090249769	THERMAL CONVERTER DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND CONTROL METHODS - A system is provided for reducing exhaust emissions. The system can comprise a series of chambers, an injector head, and a controller. The controller can maintain desired temperature zones and chemical environments inside the series of chambers, and the chambers and structures inside the system	10-08-2009

David Andrew Gordon, Lafayette, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100234270	Organic Cleaning Composition - An organic cleaning composition includes effective amounts of citric acid, acetic acid and malic acid. The acids are mixed into a carrier. Optionally glycerin and soybean oil may also be added to the mixture. Preferably the acids are mixed with water wherein the water is about ninety-six point five percent (96.5%) to about ninety-seven point five percent (97.5%) by weight of the mixture.	09-16-2010
20100298189	Organic Cleaning Composition - An organic cleaning composition includes effective amounts of citric acid, acetic acid and malic acid. The acids are mixed into a carrier. Optionally glycerin and soybean oil may also be added to the mixture. Preferably the acids are mixed with water wherein the water is about ninety-six point five percent (96.5%) to about ninety-seven point five percent (97.5%) by weight of the mixture.	11-25-2010

David Scott Gordon, Hillsboro, ND US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245646	SELF-CONFIGURING OPERATOR CONTROL - An operator control assembly including at least one operator control mounted in a panel cover or dashboard with at least one opening for receivably mounting the operator control, and at least one printed circuit board mounted beneath the panel cover. A unique configuration of projecting members on the bottom of the operator control comes in contract with and engages sensors mounted on the printed circuit board. Depending on the number and arrangement of the projecting members a unique subset o sensors t engaged, providing a unique electronic ID for each operator control installed. This electronic ID can then be transmitted to an electronic control unit, which will alter its operation based on the types o operator controls currently installed.	10-09-2008
20080245876	ELECTRONIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH CONFIGURABLE FUNCTIONALITY - An electrical switch assembly comprises a generally planar substrate. A functional switch and at least one identification switch are mounted to the substrate. A switch body supports a switch actuator which is movable between multiple positions. An arrangement of one or more projecting members extends from the switch body. The switch body is mounted on or to the substrate such that the switch actuator operatively engages the functional switch, and the arrangement of projecting members operatively engages at least one of the identification switches to create a unique electronic identifier for the electrical switch assembly.	10-09-2008

Dean Gordon, Hickory Grove, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100040855	Method of producing a twill weave fabric with a satin face - A method of forming a fabric is provided. The method includes the step of providing a plurality of yarn and batching the yarn on an A-frame so that the fabric is formed with a width greater than 102 inches and with a twill weave with a satin face. Also included is the step of passing the fabric across a plurality of rolls that have a rough surface and that apply compression to the fabric. The steps of applying fabric to a tenter frame and heating of the fabric is also included. The present invention also provides for a fabric in certain exemplary embodiments.	02-18-2010

D. Michael Gordon, Montrose, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090263619	COMPOSITE COATED SUBSTRATES AND MOLDABLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A moldable composite material contains flakes of composite material, i.e., flakes of polymeric matrix materials having fibers embedded therein. An improved substrate is provided by providing a substrate and applying a coating onto the substrate, the coating containing the flakes of composite material. A first construction member can be secured to a second construction member by applying the coating onto an attachment region of the first construction member, and applying a fastener onto the first construction member in the coated attachment region to secure the first construction member to the second construction member.	10-22-2009

Donald R. Gordon, Atmore, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100219552	Method for producing limestone-simulating concrete - A new process for creating a decorative surface on a cast concrete tile. A mold is prepared by coating with mold release. An aggregate of water, coloring dye, sand, Portland cement, and preferably filler material such as pea gravel is pre-mixed. Baking soda is mixed with a significant volume of water to create a high-viscosity paste. The paste preferably has a high solid to liquid ratio so that it can be crumbled into baking soda clumps of various sizes. The dampened baking soda clumps are sprinkled randomly onto the bottom surface of the mold (which will bear against what becomes the top surface of the cast tile). The pre-mixed aggregate is then added to the mold. Once the aggregate is cured, the cast concrete tile is removed. The baking soda clumps create complex voids in the tile's upper surface, producing a surface texture similar to limestone.	09-02-2010

Donald W. Gordon, Springville, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080234058	Rotatable teeter totter - Play equipment that combines the movements of a teeter totter and a merry-go-round includes a support for suspending a riding assembly, a riding assembly upon which a rider is supported, such as upon which a rider sits or a rider hangs from, and a suspending means which suspends the riding assembly from the support for both rotational movement with respect to the support and up and down movement with respect to the support. The up and down movement may be achieved by pivotal movement or by swinging movement. The support of the invention may be adjustable to adjust the height of the riding assembly. When seats for the riders are provided, the seats may include restraining means, such as back and side rails to help keep the rider in the seat. The equipment can include a single beam providing a pair of oppositely extending arms as with a traditional teeter tooter, or can include additional beams or arms, such as four arms, to accommodate additional riders.	09-25-2008
20110136597	INFLATABLE GAME STRUCTURE - A game apparatus including at least one rebound surface upon which a player can jump, flexible material extending substantially vertically up from the at least one rebound surface dividing the at least one rebound surface into at least two individual play areas having the at least one rebound surface as a floor, an opening between the play areas a preset distance above the rebound surface to allow a play object to move between play areas includes an inflatable flexible material mounting frame supporting the flexible material. An inflatable rebound surface mounting frame can also be provided for supporting the rebound surface.	06-09-2011

Douglas J. Gordon, Pleasant Grove, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110021591	PHENYLBUTAZONE CARRIER FORMULATION SHOWING INCREASED BIOACTIVITY IN ANIMALS - An improved phenylbutazone carrier composition provides increased palatability to horses. Additionally, the composition improves the bioavailability of the phenylbutazone and thus increases the horse's blood plasma levels of the medicine for the same effective dosage of the medicine.	01-27-2011

Douglas R. Gordon, Suffolk, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090267764	"Catch One" system - The system will consist of components/materials that are readily available in the marketplace and will not require any development and subsequent approval of new technologies or materials. The system components (deadbolt mechanisms, pushbutton stations, and central connection/control panel) will be hardwired to ensure that the system's operation will not be hindered or disabled by any external signal source that could unintentionally or deliberately interfere with the operating frequency of a wireless control system. The system will be powered via a 120VAC, 60 Hz circuit provided by a dedicated circuit within a power panel located in the bank's electrical/mechanical room. Details of system operation are provided in the attached System Narrative and sketches labeled FIG.	10-29-2009

Edward J. Gordon, Bristol, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090020856	SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR SHIELDING A BOND PAD FROM ELECTRICAL NOISE - Semiconductor device structures and methods for shielding a bond pad from electrical noise generated by active circuitry of an integrated circuit carried on a substrate. The structure includes electrically characterized devices placed in a pre-determined arrangement under the bond pad. The pre-determined arrangement of the electrically characterized devices provides for a consistent high frequency environment under the bond pad, which simplifies modeling of the bond pad by a circuit designer.	01-22-2009
20090106713	DESIGN STRUCTURE INCORPORATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES THAT SHIELD A BOND PAD FROM ELECTRICAL NOISE - Design structure embodied in a machine readable medium for designing, manufacturing, or testing a design. The design structure includes active circuitry on a substrate, a bond pad carried by the substrate, and a shielding structure disposed between the substrate and the bond pad. The shielding structure includes a plurality of electrically characterized devices configured to reduce noise transmission from the active circuitry to the bond pad.	04-23-2009
20090322446	Methods of Fabricating a BEOL Wiring Structure Containing an On-Chip Inductor and an On-Chip Capacitor - Methods for fabricating a back-end-of-line (BEOL) wiring structure that includes an on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, as well as methods for tuning and fabricating a resonator that includes the on-chip inductor and on-chip capacitor. The fabrication methods generally include forming the on-chip capacitor and on-chip inductor in different metallization levels of the BEOL wiring structure and laterally positioned to be substantially vertical alignment. The on-chip capacitor may serve as a Faraday shield for the on-chip inductor. Optionally, a Faraday shield may be fabricated either between the on-chip capacitor and the on-chip inductor, or between the on-chip capacitor and the substrate. The BEOL wiring structure may include at least one floating electrode capable of being selectively coupled with the directly-connected electrodes of the on-chip capacitor for tuning, during circuit operation, a resonance frequency of an LC resonator that further includes the on-chip inductor.	12-31-2009
20090322447	BEOL Wiring Structures That Include an On-Chip Inductor and an On-Chip Capacitor, and Design Structures for a Radiofrequency Integrated Circuit - Back-end-of-line (BEOL) wiring structures that include an on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, as well as design structures for a radiofrequency integrated circuit. The on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, which are fabricated as conductive features in different metallization levels, are vertically aligned with each other. The on-chip capacitor, which is located between the on-chip inductor and the substrate, may serve as a Faraday shield for the on-chip inductor. Optionally, the BEOL wiring structure may include an optional Faraday shield located vertically either between the on-chip capacitor and the on-chip inductor, or between the on-chip capacitor and the top surface of the substrate. The BEOL wiring structure may include at least one floating electrode capable of being selectively coupled with the electrodes of the on-chip capacitor to permit tuning, during circuit operation, of a resonance frequency of an LC resonator that further includes the on-chip inductor.	12-31-2009
20100237468	ON-CHIP CAPACITORS WITH A VARIABLE CAPACITANCE FOR A RADIOFREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - On-chip capacitors with a variable capacitance, as well as design structures for a radio frequency integrated circuit, and method of fabricating and method of tuning on-chip capacitors. The on-chip capacitor includes first and second ports powered with opposite polarities, first and second electrodes, and first and second voltage-controlled units. Each of the first and second voltage-controlled units is switched between a first state in which the first and second electrodes are electrically isolated from the first and second ports and a second state. When the first voltage-controlled unit is switched to the second state, the first electrode is electrically connected with the first port. When the second voltage-controlled unit is switched to the second state the second electrode is electrically connected with the second port. The on-chip capacitor has a larger capacitance value when the first and second voltage-controlled units are in the second state.	09-23-2010

Emiko Gordon, Westminster, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100042537	ELECTRONIC BILL PAYMENT WITH VARIABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS - A system for third party bill payment services is provided. CONFORM TO BROAD CLAIM	02-18-2010
20100169216	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING PAYMENTS WITH PAYMENT REVIEW FEATURES - Methods and systems of processing a plurality of payments. One method can include receiving the plurality of payments from a plurality of customers, the plurality of payments payable to at least one receiver, determining a first set of payments included in the plurality of payments to automatically accept based on validation parameters, determining a second set of payments included in the plurality of payments to reject based on the validation parameters, determining a third set of payments included in the plurality of payments to conditionally accept based on the validation parameters, and electronically prompting at least one user to accept or reject payments included in the third set of payments.	07-01-2010

Gayle E. Gordon, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100302912	TIME INTERVAL INDICATING DEVICE - A device for indicating the passage of two or more time intervals is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a base portion with a user interface and a light portion. The light portion includes three lights of different colors that are disposed in a vertical arrangement above the base portion. The user interface includes a display and a keypad for programming the device with one or more time durations, and for associating one or more of the lights with each time interval. A controller is in communication with the user interface and operatively coupled with the lights to illuminate and turn off each light during its associated interval. The device may include an audio section linked to the controller for further indicating the intervals or transitions therebetween by outputting one or more sounds.	12-02-2010

Glen Gordon, Fitchburg, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090287997	System and Method for the On Screen Synchronization of Selection in Virtual Document - Disclosed is a system and method for synchronizing virtual and physical documents. The system can be used in conjunction with screen reading software for synchronizing the screen reader's virtual representation of a component to components that are visually displayed to a sighted user.	11-19-2009
20100262908	Document Navigation Method - A document navigation tool that automatically navigates a document based on previous input from the user. The document navigation tool is utilized each time a page loads. The method recognizes user behavior on pages using patterns, which are based on four criterion: location, frequency, consistency, and scope. If the user has visited the page previously and has established a pattern, the method automatically focuses on the portion of the page indicated by the pattern, e.g. the location on a web page of the link clicked by the user in the user's last three visits to the page. If the user has not visited the page previously, the method logs the events that occur during this visit to the page.	10-14-2010

Glen Gordon, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110016389	BI-DIRECTIONAL TEXT CONTRACTION AND EXPANSION - The technology is directed to bi-directional text contraction and expansion. In some embodiments, a defined field is determined based on a focus location and the focus location is associated with a location of the defined field in a user interface. Expanded text associated with the defined field is determined, and the expanded text is contracted based on a first context of at least one part of the expanded text. Modified contracted text is received, and the modified contracted text is associated with the defined field.	01-20-2011

Grant Gordon, Provo, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100017287	Method and System for Dynamic Advertising - A system and methods for advertising to targeted candidates and optimizing the advertisements to improve candidate response. The method and system enable an entity to advertise a need of an entity to a targeted group of candidates. After information about the need is received and the candidate target group is identified, the information is converted into a plurality of advertisements and distributed to a plurality of publishers that are within the candidate target group. The advertisements are displayed to candidates when they access at least one of the plurality of publishers. The advertisements are optimized to improve the response of the candidate target group by adjusting at least one manual control on a computer-network interface.	01-21-2010

Jason Gordon, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090092989	MICROFLUIDIC PLATFORMS FOR MULTI-TARGET DETECTION - Disclosed are example methods and devices for detecting one or more targets. An example method includes placing a sample including a first target with in a microfluidic device and hybridizing a plurality of copies of the first target with a plurality of nanostructures. The example method includes applying an electric current to the plurality of nanostructures and using an electric field created by the electric current to move the plurality of nanostructures. In addition, the plurality of nanostructures are sorted and evaluated to determine at least one of a presence, an absence, or a quantity of the first target.	04-09-2009

Jason Edward Gordon, Nicholasville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080240810	Image Forming Apparatus Component With Triboelectric Properties - The present disclosure relates to an image forming device component that includes an elastomeric material having a surface and a triboelectric charging material that may be exposed on the elastomeric material surface. The triboelectric material may be exposed by a finishing process that results in removal of a portion of the material leaving voids in the surface. The surface may have a surface roughness in the range of about 0.1 to 5.0 Ra. The component may include a developer roller in an electrophotograhic printer and may provide contact electrification to a given toner during a printing operation.	10-02-2008

Jeff Gordon, Hillsboro, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090300984	SELF WATERING PLANTER - A self watering planter device and method of watering allowing water to be supplied by means of standard garden water hose and existing water faucet. A plurality of said self watering planters capable of being daisy-chained in a serial configuration to allow a single source of water from a standard water faucet and standard garden water hoses to provide irrigation water to all of said plurality of self watering planters.	12-10-2009

Jeffrey Gordon, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090253620	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL RADIOSENSITITIVITY IN A SUBJECT - A method and a related composition for treating gastrointestinal radiation sensitivity in a subject are disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject an agent that increases either the amount of or the activity of a fasting-induced adipose factor (Fiaf) protein in a subject. The composition comprises a first agent that increases either the amount of or the activity of a fasting-induced adipose factor (Fiaf) protein in a subject and a second agent that ameliorates at least one symptom of gastrointestinal radiosensitivity in a subject.	10-08-2009

Jeffrey I. Gordon, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100048595	USE OF ARCHAEA TO MODULATE THE NUTRIENT HARVESTING FUNCTIONS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL MICROBIOTA - The invention generally relates to the use of archaea to modulate nutrient harvesting in a subject. In particular, the invention provides methods that use archaea to modulate the nutrient harvesting functions of the microbiota in the subject's gastrointestinal tract.	02-25-2010
20100172874	GUT MICROBIOME AS A BIOMARKER AND THERAPEUTIC TARGET FOR TREATING OBESITY OR AN OBESITY RELATED DISORDER - The present invention relates to the gut microbiome as a biomarker and therapeutic target for energy harvesting, weight loss or gain, and/or obesity in a subject. In particular, the invention provides methods of altering and monitoring the relative abundance of	07-08-2010
20100184624	ARRAYS AND METHODS COMPRISING M. SMITHII GENE PRODUCTS - The present invention encompasses arrays and methods related to the genome of	07-22-2010

Jennifer Gordon, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100284921	TARGETED NANOPARTICLES FOR INTRACELLULAR CANCER THERAPY - This invention provides constructs comprising a targeting member immobilized on a detectable particulate, in which binding of the targeting member to a target structure on a surface of a cancer cell triggers internalization of the construct. Such constructs can be used to identify or monitor cancer cells in cell cultures or in a tissue. Such construct can also be used to kill or prevent growth of cancer cells in vivo. Also included in the invention are methods for killing or preventing growth of cancer cells in vivo.	11-11-2010

Jerald Gordon, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318986	Ddc Compositions - A composition comprising from 1% to 3% dDC which is aqueous and ophthalmically acceptable is disclosed herein.	12-25-2008

Jeremy Gordon, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090024129	PERFORATOR WITH INNER AND OUTER DRILLS AND A DRIVE HEAD, THE INNER DRILL CONFIGURED TO MOVE AGAINST THE OUTER DRILL IN ORDER TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DRIVE HEAD - A cranial perforator with an inner drill and an outer drill that surrounds the inner drill. Both drills are rotated by a head. Once the inner drill penetrates the bone, the inner drill moves against the outer drill. This movement causes the inner drill to disengage from the perforator head. The disengagement of the inner drill from the perforator head serves to stop the rotation of both drills.	01-22-2009

Jerry Gordon, Lancaster, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100269399	FISHING ROD HOLDER MOUNT - A mount for being positioned on a rail and for receiving a fishing rod holder is provided. The mount includes a retaining member having a pair of spaced-apart walls that are interconnected on respective first ends by a connecting wall, the pair of spaced-apart walls defining a gap therebetween and a compression block selectively receivable within the gap of the retaining member and having a width that approximates a width of the rail. A fastener engages the compression block and extends from about respective second ends of each wall of the pair of spaced-apart walls and is configured such that tightening of the fastener deforms at least one wall of the pair of spaced-apart walls into engagement with the compression block, thereby providing an interference fit between the pair of spaced-apart walls of the retaining member and the rail.	10-28-2010

Joel D. Gordon, Owings Mills, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100152001	Exercise Device - An exercise device upon which a user generally standing upright supported by foot platforms suspended from a frame via linkages in which the linkage lengths and pivot points correspond generally to the users upper and lower legs and hip and knee joints. This device not only allows natural free and spontaneous leg movement, able to simulate such exercises as walking, jogging, running, stepping, skiing or gliding, bicycling, climbing, reverse action and various isolated leg exercises, where the exercises can be performed at random generally without the need to reconfigure the device. This device preferably includes an isolation system capable of simulating natural forces throughout the entire range of movement in the horizontal and/or vertical plane. A safety/suspension system can be provided, alone or in combination with the isolation system, to resist sudden foot movement in the same direction, yet allows a slow and controlled tilting of the linkages whereby the user may simulate uphill and downhill travel.	06-17-2010
20110039662	EXERCISE DEVICE WITH VARIED GAIT MOVEMENTS - An exercise device for performing a variety of movement patterns is provided, having an upper link pivotally mounted to a lower leg link and a foot support on a distal end of the lower leg link. A first transfer system is movably coupled to a frame and including a first transfer member coupled to the first upper leg link and a second transfer member coupled to the second upper leg link, thereby enabling substantially reciprocating motion of the first leg link relative to the second leg link. A second transfer system is also provided and may be movably coupled to the frame and including a pair of third transfer members coupled to each of a pair of fourth transfer members by way of each of a pair of transfer couplings, each movably mounted to the frame. The fourth transfer members may be coupled to the first lower leg link and the second lower leg link, whereby movement of the first lower leg link causes movement of the second lower leg link irrespective of movement of the upper leg links thereby providing a stable platform for the user and also enabling an infinite number of gait patters by the user.	02-17-2011

John C. Gordon, Los Alamos, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080311017	Metal aminoboranes - Metal aminoboranes of the formula M(NH	12-18-2008
20090191110	Regeneration of polyborazylene - Method of producing ammonia borane, comprising providing polyborazylene; digesting the polyborazylene with a dithiol-containing agent to produce a boro-sulfide compound and a byproduct; converting the byproduct to the boro-sulfide product of step (b) by reaction with a first alkyl-tin hydride; and, converting the boro-sulfide compound produced in steps (b) and (c) to ammonia borane by reaction with a second alkyl-tin hydride.	07-30-2009
20100272622	REGENERATION OF AMMONIA BORANE FROM POLYBORAZYLENE - Method of producing ammonia borane, comprising providing a reagent comprising a dehydrogenated material in a suitable solvent; and combining the reagent with a reducing agent comprising hydrazine, a hydrazine derivative, or combinations thereof, in a reaction which produces a mixture comprising ammonia borane.	10-28-2010
20110040109	METHOD OF CARBON CHAIN EXTENSION USING NOVEL ALDOL REACTION - Method of producing C	02-17-2011
20110040110	METHOD OF CARBON CHAIN EXTENSION USING NOVEL ALDOL REACTION - Method of producing C	02-17-2011

John H. Gordon, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090281528	OSMOTIC PUMP APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Apparatuses and methods for pumping fluids such as fluid medications are disclosed. In illustrative embodiments of the invention, the architectural geometry of one or more fluid containing chambers within a fluid delivery device is constructed to incorporate design parameters that function to control movement of fluids within the device. Typical embodiments of the invention provide osmotic pumps that use such elements to control various fluid delivery parameters.	11-12-2009

Jonathan F. Gordon, Wakefield, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090208604	FAT, WAX OR OIL-BASED FOOD INGREDIENT COMPRISING ENCAPSULATED FLAVORS - The present invention relates to food ingredients, or entire food products, that contain fats or oils, and, dispersed with the fat or oil, flavor capsules. The flavor capsules include a micro-organism, a surrounding matrix component and at least one flavor, which is mainly present within the micro-organism. The food or food ingredients may be used as such, or as coatings or fillings for conventional food products. The fat or oil based food ingredient of the invention has increased flavor intensity if compared to similar food ingredients in which the flavor is not encapsulated. The flavors are immediately released upon consumption of the food or food ingredient. Owing to the particular encapsulation of flavors, the food ingredient is largely resistant to flavor evaporation due to elevated temperatures during food manufacturing processes.	08-20-2009

Jonathan I. Gordon, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090095190	Roller Coaster Maintenance Vehicle - A roller coaster maintenance vehicle includes a platform with a set of wheels arranged to ride on a roller coaster track structure. The platform includes a propulsion system which allows it to traverse the track structure independent of the roller coaster propulsion system. In one embodiment, a person rides on the vehicle and controls its movement. In another embodiment the vehicle is remotely controlled. Remotely controlled vehicles preferably include one or more inspection apparatus for inspecting the track structure. Optionally, the remotely controlled vehicles also include remotely controlled repair/maintenance equipment such as a robotic arm with a power tool coupled to its free end.	04-16-2009
20090124401	Amusement Apparatus - An amusement apparatus has a platform, pulleys mounted below the platform, a cable extending around the pulleys, a motor coupled to a pulley to cause the cable to move, a passenger vehicle supported by wheels on the platform, and a swing coupling having a horizontal arm coupled to the passenger vehicle and a vertical element coupled to the arm and coupled to the cable. The cable traverses a path having both left and right turns. In one embodiment, the platform defines a continuous slot located above and substantially following the path. In another embodiment, the platform defines a continuous slot with first portions above but laterally parallel the cable on one side of the cable, second portions above and laterally parallel the cable on the other side of the cable, and third portions crossing over the cable and connecting the first and second portions. Different swing coupling arrangements are described.	05-14-2009
20110111870	Amusement Apparatus - An amusement apparatus has a platform with a slot that follows a continuous course including both clockwise and counterclockwise turns, a plurality of cars each supported by respective wheels that ride on the platform, an elongate flexible drive member that translates along a path corresponding to the slot, a plurality of couplers corresponding to the plurality of cars, each respective coupler including a member which couples a corresponding car to the drive member with the couplers allowing the corresponding cars to move away from the slot in opposite directions in response to whipping forces resulting from translational movement of the drive member in clockwise and counterclockwise turns of the path, and springs for the cars that act on the cars to move the cars toward the slot in order to counteract the movement of the car away from the slot as caused by the whipping forces.	05-12-2011

Josh Robert Gordon, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110099680	Apparel - An aspect of the invention relates to a garment which comprises at least a first zone and a second zone. The first zone of the garment is arranged in the spine area and comprises a higher degree of air permeability than the second zone. The second zone of the garment is arranged below the breast area and in the area of the lumbar vertebrae and comprises a higher degree of moisture wicking than the first zone.	05-05-2011

Keith Gordon, Denver, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093955	DESIGNING SECURITY INTO SOFTWARE DURING THE DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for a comprehensive software security system. The overarching software security system described and claimed herein provides for a system that address all of the concerns and vulnerabilities present at the design level (i.e., new software applications) and the production level (i.e., pre-existing software applications) associated with software. Additionally, the system governs the individual security processes and practices. The software security system defines specific security practices and the timing for application of the practices within the overall software development lifecycle. Additionally, the disclosed software security system takes advantage of role specialization, such as security specialization, to increase effectiveness and limit conflicts of interest within the design process.	04-21-2011

Keith L. Gordon, Hampton, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110105293	Negative Dielectric Constant Material Based on Ion Conducting Materials - Metamaterials or artificial negative index materials (NIMs) have generated great attention due to their unique and exotic electromagnetic properties. One exemplary negative dielectric constant material, which is an essential key for creating the NIMs, was developed by doping ions into a polymer, a protonated poly(benzimidazole) (PBI). The doped PBI showed a negative dielectric constant at megahertz (MHz) frequencies due to its reduced plasma frequency and an induction effect. The magnitude of the negative dielectric constant and the resonance frequency were tunable by doping concentration. The highly doped FBI showed larger absolute magnitude of negative dielectric constant at just above its resonance frequency than the less doped PBI.	05-05-2011

Kenneth B. Gordon, Northbrook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090280065	Uses and Compositions for Treatment of Psoriasis - The invention provides methods, uses and compositions for the treatment of psoriasis. The invention describes methods and uses for treating psoriasis, wherein a TNFα inhibitor, such as a human TNFα antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, is used to treat psoriasis in a subject. Also described are methods for determining the efficacy of a TNFα inhibitor for treatment psoriasis in a subject.	11-12-2009

Kevin Gordon, Lewiston, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090065660	Quick Release Screed Bar Holder - A novel adjustable screed bar holder used to support screed bars used in concrete finish work. The holder moves along a supporting device such as a stake, pin, or post. A lever on the holder is coupled to a cam wheel such that movement of the lever will disengage the cam wheel from the stake. When the cam wheel is in the disengaged position the holder is free to move along the stake until the lever is released and the cam wheel secures against the stake. Typically the holder will be used to hold a piece of lumber, pipe, rebar, or tubing parallel to the forms used in concrete placement. A screed may then be run over the concrete while it rides on the screed bar supported by the adjustable holder.	03-12-2009

Kevin Gordon, American Fork, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110137256	FIXATION CATHETER - A new and improved catheter for administrating or withdrawing a substance from the human body which can temporarily attached to the tissue site. In one embodiment a filament is attached to the outside of the catheter allowing for ease of attachment and removal. In one embodiment the catheter has multiple holes to allow uniform bathing of the tissue site.	06-09-2011

Kevin T. Gordon, Chisago, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090305858	Folding Score and Method and Apparatus for Forming the Same - A folding score having a pair of laterally spaced, parallel scoring grooves which are individually asymmetrical. This invention also relates to a method and apparatus for forming the folding score.	12-10-2009
20110039674	FOLDING SCORE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A folding score having a pair of laterally spaced, parallel scoring grooves which are individually asymmetrical. This invention also relates to a method and apparatus for forming the folding score.	02-17-2011

Kristin Gordon, Scarborough, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100304414	Methods and Devices for Detecting Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Provided are methods and devices for detecting methicillin-resistant	12-02-2010

Kyle Gordon, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183867	VARYING AMBIENT HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A COMPRESSOR - A heat exchanger for a compressor comprising a housing comprising a plurality of pass chambers, wherein each pass chamber comprises a plurality of tubes for contacting a hot fluid with a cooling media. At least one first flow nozzle introduces a first portion of the hot fluid into a first pass chamber. At least one second flow nozzle downstream of the first flow nozzle introduces a second portion of the hot fluid into at least one downstream pass chamber, forming a reduced rate of fluid flow in the first pass chamber and optimizing contact between the second portion of the hot fluid and the plurality of tubes, to form a cooled fluid. An outlet downstream of the second flow nozzle, in communication with a final pass chamber, is adapted for receiving the cooled fluid.	07-23-2009

Mark Gordon, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090281978	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING USER-GENERATED CONTENT WITH PROPRIETARY CONTENT IN A DATABASE - A system for managing and displaying collaborative content in a database. The database is configured to store both editor-generated content and user-generated content. The system also includes a server interfacing with the database, a display device connected to the server, a editor content module interfacing with the database and configured to display the editor-generated content on the display device, a user interface module running on the sever, a user content module configured to receive the user input from the user interface module and display the user input as user-generated content on the display device, a validation module interfacing with the user content module, wherein the validation module is configured to verify the accuracy of the user-generated content, and a bias detection module interfacing with the user content module, wherein the bias detection module is configured to detect bias in the user-generated content.	11-12-2009

Mark R. Gordon, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110145448	I/O MAPPING-PATH TRACKING IN A STORAGE CONFIGURATION - A system, method and program product for tracking an I/O mapping-path among a plurality of nodes in a storage configuration. A system is disclosed that includes: a path tracking manager implemented at a host system that enables I/O mapping-path tracking for an I/O request being serviced within the storage configuration; and a path tagging system implemented at each of a plurality of virtual storage nodes within the storage configuration, wherein each path tagging system appends mapping-path information to the I/O request in response to receiving and processing the I/O request.	06-16-2011

Michael Gordon US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100129732	Electrochemical Cell Stack Assembly - A technique includes providing a loading force member to extend between end plates to compress flow plates of a stack of electrochemical cells together. The technique includes positioning the member in a region of the stack in which a maximum pressure force is exerted due to the operation of the stack.	05-27-2010

Michael Cameron Gordon, West Linn, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100271450	Open Loop Oil Delivery System - A drum maintenance system for use in an imaging device includes an applicator configured to apply a release agent to a surface of an intermediate transfer drum of an imaging device at a first flow rate, and a reservoir spaced from the applicator including a supply of the release agent for the applicator. A first fluid path fluidly couples the reservoir to the applicator for delivering release agent to the applicator; and a second fluid path fluidly couples the applicator to the reservoir for recirculating release agent back to the reservoir. A delivery pump is configured to pump release agent from the reservoir to the applicator via the first fluid path at a second flow rate; and a recirculation pump is configured to pump release agent from the applicator to the reservoir at a third flow rate. The second flow rate is greater than the first flow rate, and the third flow rate is greater than the second flow rate.	10-28-2010
20100271451	Method of Servicing A Drum Maintenance Unit (DMU) in An Image Generating System - A method of servicing a customer replaceable unit of an imaging device includes providing a customer replaceable unit configured for insertion and removal from an imaging device. The customer replaceable unit includes at least an applicator configured to apply a release agent to a surface of an intermediate transfer drum of the imaging device, a reservoir including a supply of the release agent for the applicator, a delivery pump configured to pump release agent from the reservoir to the applicator, a recirculation pump configured to pump release agent from the applicator to the reservoir, and a memory including operational data for the customer replaceable unit. A maintenance procedure is then performed on the customer replaceable unit.	10-28-2010
20100278667	Peristaltic Pump - A peristaltic pump mechanism comprises a gear having teeth configured for meshed engagement with a drive source, such as a DC motor and a pair of occlusion members configured to compress a transport tube against an occlusion surface. Each occlusion member is mounted on an axle, with one end of the axle mounted on the first gear and an opposite end of each axle engaged by a support member. Two support ribs are mounted between the gear and the support element. The pair of occlusion members includes a first pair of rollers mounted on the gear 180° apart from each other. The two support ribs are mounted on the gear 180° apart from each other and offset 90° from the pair of rollers. The DC motor drives a worm gear in meshed engagement with the gear of the pump mechanism.	11-04-2010

Michael David Gordon, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090064336	Virus detection in a network - A computer system and storage medium that in an embodiment count the number of times that a file or registry entry is added, changed, or deleted at clients in a network. If the count exceeds a threshold, then a warning is sent to the clients. The warning may prompt the clients to delete or rename the file or registry entry, run an anti-virus program, quarantine the file or registry entry, or issue a message. In this way, viruses may be detected at clients.	03-05-2009

Nathan Gordon, Plymouth, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110056893	Apparatus and Method for Separating and Concentrating Fluids Containing Multiple Components - An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy coat phase from a whole blood sample and mesenchymal stem cells from bone reaming material. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient.	03-10-2011
20110077596	Apparatus and Method for Separating and Concentrating Fluids Containing Multiple Components - An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at various fractions in the apparatus. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient. Also selected fractions from the sample can be applied to a patient, either alone or as part of a mixture.	03-31-2011

Nathan J. Gordon, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100099975	DETECTION OF DECEPTION AND TRUTH-TELLING USING FMRI OF THE BRAIN - Methods for deriving an indication of truth or deception are disclosed. Some methods include (a) monitoring the activation of a plurality of regions of a subject's brain, while the subject responds to questions and (b) measuring one or more physiological parameters while the subject responds to questions and combining the results of (a) and (b) to form a composite evaluation indicative of truth or deception in the subject's response. Another method further includes (c) measuring one or more behavioral components while the subject responds to questions and then combining the results of (a), (b), and (c) to form a composite evaluation indicative of truth or deception in the subject's response. Methods for scoring, weighting, and combining the measurements for (a), (b), and (c), and combinations thereof, are also disclosed.	04-22-2010

Norman H. Gordon, Munster, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100012000	Collapsible pallet system and methods - The present invention is directed to formable pallets that are easy to construct into a generally stably product receiving state and easy to collapse into a storage/transport state. The pallet includes one or more display elements which may be integrated with the supporting platform to achieve point of purchase objectives. The display element may be a separate component that is removeable from the pallet or the display element may be configurable from the pallet such as by unfolding and/or folding portions of the supporting platform.	01-21-2010

Peter A. Gordon, Yardley, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240640	Apparatus and method for predicting engine test performance from bench test data - An apparatus for evaluating deposit formation characteristics of lubricant samples. The apparatus includes a reactor chamber having a closed first end and a second end, said closed first end of said reactor chamber forming a lubricant sump and said second end open to the atmosphere, an electric heater for heating a test coupon positioned thereon, said electric heater positioned within said reactor chamber, above said lubricant sump, an air supply tube, said air supply tube having a first end in fluid communication with a source of air and a second end, said second end positioned adjacent the test coupon, said air supply tube having a sample orifice located between said first end and said second end of said air supply tube and a lubricant supply tube, said lubricant supply tube having a first end positioned within said lubricant sump and in fluid communication with a source of lubricant and a second end, said second end positioned within said sample orifice of said air supply tube. A method of predicting lubricant deposit formation in an end use engine test and a method for predicting whether a candidate lubricant sample will pass an End Use Test are also provided.	09-24-2009

Philip Gordon US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076261	Antifungal Drug Delivery System - A topical treatment for skin disorders and diseases comprising a combination of at least one antifungal agent and at least one hydroxy acid agent having a pH−pKa value of 0.5 or more formulated into shampoos, creams, lotions, gels, sprays, foams, pads, films, patches, and solutions for treatment of skin disorders and diseases in both humans and animals.	03-31-2011
20110082118	Onychomycosis Treatment Delivery System - A topical treatment for onychomycosis and Tinea pedis comprising a delivery system further comprising at least one hydroxy acid agent having a pH-pKa value of 0.5 or greater and at least one antifungal agent formulated into creams, lotions, gels, sprays, foams, pads, films, patches, and solutions.	04-07-2011

Richard L. Gordon, East Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090006153	Evaluation tool for adjusting resale of machine components - A computer system for a prognostic evaluation system is provided. The computer system has a platform, at least one input device, and a central processing unit in communication with the platform and the at least one input device. The central processing unit is configured to receive use history information for a piece of equipment. The central processing unit is also configured to perform prognostic analysis based on the received use history information and to determine an estimated remaining life for the piece of equipment based on the prognostic analysis. The central processing unit is further configured to generate a report for the piece of equipment based on the prognostic analysis and to provide the generated report to a user.	01-01-2009

Ryan D. Gordon, Saint Paul, MN US

Scott Gordon, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110156428	PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - A pick-up type utility vehicle with an expandable cargo bed, comprises a front seat, a rear seat; the cargo bed, and a screen separating between the rear seat and the cargo bed, on the chassis, the pick-up type utility vehicle further comprising an operating part for moving the screen, and a movement mechanism moving the screen toward the front and back direction by operation of the operating part.	06-30-2011

Scott E. Gordon, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110155431	MIXED-METAL SYSTEM CONDUCTORS FOR LTCC (LOW-TEMPERATURE CO-FIRED CERAMIC) - A composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors is disclosed for minimizing interface effects at electrical connections between dissimilar metal compositions. The composition has (a) inorganic components selected from the group consisting of (i) 20-45 wt % gold and 80-55 wt % silver and (ii) 100 wt % silver-gold solid solution alloys, and (b) an organic medium. The composition may also contain (c) 1-5 wt %, based upon the weight of the composition, of oxides or mixed oxides of metals selected from the group consisting of Cu, Co, Mg and Al and/or high viscosity glasses mainly containing refractory oxides. The composition may be used as a multi-layer composition in a via fill. Multi-layer circuits such as LTCC circuits and devices may also be formed using the composition for forming transition vias and transition line conductors.	06-30-2011

Scott F. Gordon, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110156423	PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - A pick-up style utility vehicle according to the present invention has a front seat, a rear seat, and a cargo bed in this order from front, a cabin frame surrounding a riding space, and a screen shield partitioning the cargo bed and a rear riding space in front of the cargo bed. The cargo bed can be changed between an expanded state in which the cargo bed is expanded in a front direction to the rear riding space and a non-expanded state not occupying the rear riding space. The screen shield is directly or indirectly supported by a swinging shaft provided on a vehicle body and is swingable between a position in the expanded state and a position in the non-expanded state.	06-30-2011

Sean Gordon, Evansville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090071457	BOWSTRING VIBRATION DAMPENER AND MOUNTING - An archery bow comprises an archery bow body defining opposing limb tips, a bowstring extending between the limb tips along a bowstring axis, and an elongate member extending from the bow body, the elongate member having a length and a proximal end arranged adjacent the bowstring. The archery bow further comprises a dampening element made of a vibration dampening material mounted to the proximal end of the elongate member between the proximal end and the bowstring. The elongate member extends from the bow body along a first axis non-perpendicular to the bowstring axis. Additionally, the elongate member may be curved along at least a portion of its length. In certain embodiments, the archery bow body defines a nested mounting area configured as an open channel to receive a distal end of the elongate member.	03-19-2009
20090071458	BOWSTRING DAMPENER - An archery bow comprises an archery bow body defining opposing limb tips and a bowstring extending between the limb tips. The archery bow includes an elongate member extending from the bow body, the elongate member having a length and a proximal end arranged adjacent the bowstring. Additionally, the archery bow includes a dampening element made of a vibration dampening material mounted to the proximal end between the proximal end and the bowstring, the dampening element having a contact face adapted to contact the bowstring. In certain embodiments, the dampening element includes a laterally protruding rib extending outward from the contact face along at least a portion thereof to engage the bowstring when the bowstring is released.	03-19-2009

Sean Edward Gordon, Evansville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131826	System and Method for Quick and Accurate Tramming - A system and method for quick and accurate tramming are disclosed. The system includes an apparatus comprising a plurality of indicators spaced apart in a plane perpendicular to a body shank and connected thereto, the body shank configured to be received into the spindle. The system also includes a calibration device configured to temporarily remain fixed in place on the mill table to provide a single point of calibration for each indicator received in the apparatus. The method includes calibrating the indicators one at a time by positioning an indicator shank tip atop the calibration device and adjusting the indicator to read a calibration value common to all the indicators. The spindle is moved toward the mill table until at least one indicator tip touches the mill table and the mill head is adjusted until all indicator tips touch the mill table and all indicators read the same value.	06-09-2011

Stacey K. Gordon, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090172807	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE SECURITY PROTOCOLS AND USERS FOR IMAGING DEVICES - Methods and apparatus contemplate a system for securing imaging devices on a network by allowing a system administrator to apply different security protocols to specific functions of an imaging device. This allows a system administrator to customize the functions of the imaging device by restricting the particular functions to only those users who need them, as opposed to the global security policies currently required. The system uses a computer program product, including executable instructions, which can be stored on the imaging device itself, a network server, and/or some other device attached to the network. The computer program product can be installed directly from the manufacturer, through computer readable media, or by downloading. The product interfaces directly with the imaging device to determine what imaging functions are present and to set what security protocols are required to access those functions.	07-02-2009

Stephen L. Gordon, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090214493	Cardiac Muscle Regeneration Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells - Disclosed is a method for producing cardiomyocytes in vivo by administering to the heart of an individual a cardiomyocyte producing amount of mesenchymal stem cells. These cells can be administered as a liquid injectable or as a preparation of cells in a matrix which is or becomes solid or semi-solid. The cells can be genetically modified to enhance myocardial differentiation and integration. Also disclosed is a method for replacing cells ex vivo in a heart valve for implantation.	08-27-2009

Stephen L. Gordon, Columbia, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100172884	Cardiac Muscle Repair Or Regeneration Using Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells - Disclosed are compositions and methods for repairing and/or regenerating cardiac tissue by administering adult bone marrow-derived stem cells to an individual. These cells can be administered as a liquid injectible or as a preparation of cells in a matrix which is or becomes solid or semi-solid. The cells can be genetically modified to enhance myocardial differentiation and integration. Also disclosed is a method for replacing cells ex vivo in a heart valve for implantation.	07-08-2010
20110158964	Cardiac Muscle Regeneration Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells - Disclosed is a method for producing cardiomyocytes in vivo by administering to the heart of an individual a cardiomyocyte producing amount of mesenchymal stem cells. These cells can be administered as a liquid injectible or as a preparation of cells in a matrix which is or becomes solid or semi-solid. The cells can be genetically modified to enhance myocardial differentiation and integration. Also disclosed is a method for replacing cells ex vivo in a heart valve for implantation.	06-30-2011
20110158965	Cardiac Muscle Regeneration Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells - Disclosed is a method for producing cardiomyocytes in vivo by administering to the heart of an individual a cardiomyocyte producing amount of mesenchymal stem cells. These cells can be administered as a liquid injectible or as a preparation of cells in a matrix which is or becomes solid or semi-solid. The cells can be genetically modified to enhance myocardial differentiation and integration. Also disclosed is a method for replacing cells ex vivo in a heart valve for implantation.	06-30-2011

Susan Gordon, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090123661	System and method for forming high resolution electronic circuits on a substrate - A system and method for forming high resolution electronic circuits on a substrate is provided. The system (	05-14-2009

Suzanne Gordon, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090181106	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VAGINAL INFECTIONS AND PATHOGENIC VAGINAL BIOFILMS - The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions for treating pathogenic vaginal biofilms. More specifically, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of boric acid and diethylaminetetracetic acid (EDTA) and to methods of using such compositions to treat or prevent biofilm formation associated with vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), trichomoniasis or mixed infections.	07-16-2009

Thomas H. S. Gordon, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090177316	AUTOMATED PILL DISPENSING SYSTEMS CONFIGURED FOR DETECTING BOTTLES IN OUTPUT CHUTES AND RELATED METHODS OF OPERATION - An automated pill dispensing system includes an output chute configured to hold pill-containing vials and an optical sensor located at a predetermined location in the output chute. The optical sensor includes an optical emitter and an optical detector configured to be operated cooperatively to output a detection signal indicating a presence or absence of a vial at the predetermined location of the output chute. A controller is coupled to the optical sensor and is configured to receive the detection signal therefrom, detect the presence or absence of the vial at the predetermined location of the output chute in response to the detection signal, and control a next depositing event whereby a next vial is deposited in the output chute responsive to the detection. Related methods of operation are also discussed.	07-09-2009

Timothy Gordon, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100048374	System and Method for Fabricating Ceramic Substrates - This invention provides a system and method for establishing proper quantities of components in the initial mixture to be used in the fabrication of a porous ceramic substrate. The components typically consist of a solvent, a bulk fiber such as mullite, an organic binder for use in extrusion of the green substrate, a glass/clay bonding phase that bonds the fibers upon high-temperature curing and a pore former that defines gaps between the particles and is vaporized out of the substrate during curing. By identifying the controllable factors related to each of the components, and adjusting the factors to vary the resulting strength and porosity of the cured substrate, an optimized strength and porosity performance can be achieved. The controlling factors for each component include its relative weight percent in the mixture. The fiber component is also controlled via fiber diameter, diameter uniformity, and fiber length-to-diameter aspect ratio. Likewise, pore former is also controlled by particle size and shape and particle density. The bonding phase may also be controlled based upon its contribution to the viscosity at sintering temperature.	02-25-2010

William J. Gordon, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274734	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HIGH SPEED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE IN AN AIRBORNE WIRELESS CELLULAR NETWORK - The present Broadband Link System supplements the existing Air-To-Ground Radio Frequency communications link with an additional, separate high speed Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel to provide additional data communication capacity for aircraft. This Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel is typically a uni-directional (Ground-To-Air) link directed via a focused beam to selected aircraft which are operational in the coverage area of the Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel. The routing of the various data transmissions on both the Air-To-Ground Radio Frequency communications link and the Broadband Ground-To-Air Data Channel are managed in a unified manner to maximize the utilization of the two transmission facilities.	11-06-2008