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Albert H. Gough, Glenshaw, PA US
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| 20090170091 | Method For Predicting Biological Systems Responses - The inventive method employs a “systems biology” approach to predicting biological responses resulting from exposure to the test substance. In one embodiment, the invention provides an automated method for predicting the biological systems effects of a test substance. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method for constructing a knowledgebase (or database) of response profiles for reference substances with known biological systems effects. In another embodiment, the invention provides a set of protocols and software tools used to carry out the profiling. Another embodiment of the invention is a panel of reagents and protocols required for generating response profiles, either to create an knowledgebase, or to use with an existing knowledgebase and informatics software to profile substance physiological effects. Another embodiment of the invention is a database of physiological profiles. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090298703 | Method for Automated Tissue Analysis - The invention provides an improved method for identifying and interpreting tissue specimens and/or cells derived from tissue specimens. A panel of cell-based reagents provides a number of readouts of cellular states or biomarkers that together define a profile of a diversity of cellular states or biomarkers in a tissue specimen representing the “systems” nature of biology. This cellular profile is interpreted using informatics tools, to identify similarities between specimens, in vivo medical conditions, and suggest options for treating medical conditions. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100009352 | Method for Modeling a Disease - The invention described herein provides for methods of profiling cellular models of disease. Cellular systems biology is the investigation of the integrated and interacting networks of genes, proteins, and metabolites that are responsible for normal and abnormal cell functions. Methods and reagents for the profiling a disease state, the treatment of a disease state and assaying of treatments of a disease state are provided. | 01-14-2010 |
Bryan Gough, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090271486 | MESSAGING DEVICE FOR DELIVERING MESSAGES TO RECIPIENTS BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND PREFERENCES OF RECIPIENTS - A messaging device facilitates delivery of messages to recipients based on availability and preferences associated with recipients. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient. The facility uses availability information—which reflects recipients' availability and willingness to communicate—and system- and recipient-defined preferences to determine the best method(s) of delivery for a message and other features of message delivery. Recipients' availability and preferences may be displayed to users on an interface. Users may make decisions regarding delivery method, timing, and other details of message delivery based on the displayed availability and preference information. | 10-29-2009 |
Christopher Gough, Winnetka, CA US
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| 20110194983 | COMPOSITE FOR ON DEMAND FRAGRANCE DELIVERY AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A composite for on demand release of fragrance, comprising a foam layer imbibed with fragrance; a top polymer layer, impermeable to said fragrance but containing perforations; and a bottom double sided film adhesive layer with a releaser liner on the outside surface; such that said foam layer is in between said top and bottom layer and when compressed by a user said fragrance is released thru the perforations in said top layer. Related method of manufacture and use of the composites in a book are also provided. | 08-11-2011 |
David Gough, Cypress, TX US
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| 20090027846 | Vibration identification and attenuation system and method - A vibration attenuation method comprising identifying a hard drive disposed on an electronic device and, based on the identity of the hard drive, attenuating an output of at least one operation of the electronic device. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20110069445 | Notebook Computer Docking Stations - A docking station for supporting a notebook computer. In one embodiment, an docking station includes a base, a platform on which the notebook computer can be placed, and a platform support armature that extends up from the base and supports the platform, wherein the armature can be pivoted to change the height of the platform and the platform can be pivoted independent of the armature to change an angle of inclination of the platform. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120014533 | Portable Computer Having Multiple Embedded Audio Controllers - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide two audio controllers embedded in a portable computer. According to one embodiment, a first audio controller | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016504 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPRODUCING AN AUDIO SIGNAL - There is provided an electronic device having an audio system for reproducing audio signals. An exemplary electronic device has an analog region and a separate and non-overlapping digital region. The electronic device comprises an analog ground plane disposed within the analog region and a digital ground plane disposed within the digital region. Digital circuitry is disposed opposite the digital ground plane, wherein digital signals are routed on or over the digital ground plane. Analog circuitry is disposed opposite the analog ground plane, wherein analog signals are routed on or over the analog ground plane. At least one audio output channel disposed opposite the analog ground plane. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016505 | ELECTRONIC AUDIO DEVICE - There is provided an electronic audio device that is adapted to be connected to a speaker. The electronic device comprises an audio subsystem that is adapted to receive an input audio electrical signal. The electronic device comprises an equalizer that is adapted to receive the input audio electrical signal and to apply a transfer function that comprises a two-stage bandpass function thereto to produce an output audio electrical signal, the transfer function being dependent at least in part upon a frequency response of the speaker. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120033835 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING AN AUDIO SIGNAL - There is provided a method and apparatus for modifying an audio signal. An exemplary method comprises providing an audio signal and analyzing the characteristics of the provided audio signal relative to one or more predetermined desired audio characteristics. The exemplary method also comprises applying to the provided audio signal a transfer function to thereby create a processed audio signal possessing one or more of the predetermined desired audio characteristics. The exemplary method additionally comprises issuing the processed audio signal. | 02-09-2012 |
Edward J. Gough, San Carlos, CA US
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| 20100174162 | INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device for use with tissue of a mammalian body comprising a first tubular member and a second tubular member slidably disposed in the first tubular member. The first and second tubular members have respective proximal and distal extremities. The distal extremity of the second tubular member is provided with a needle that is extendable from the distal extremity of the first tubular member. The proximal extremity of the second tubular member is lockable relative to the proximal extremity of the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a column strength when locked within the first tubular member for limiting retraction of the second tubular member relative to the first tubular member during puncture of the tissue by the needle. | 07-08-2010 |
Jason A. Gough, Marcellus, NY US
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| 20090211286 | DUAL CONDENSER FANS WITH CENTER PARTITION - A transport refrigeration system having a structural framework supporting a refrigeration unit including a condenser heat exchanger supported in an upper region of the framework and an engine and an electric generator powered by the engine supported by the framework in an engine compartment in a lower region of the framework, includes a pair of vertically disposed condenser fan/motor assemblies disposed aft of the condenser heat exchanger in side-by-side relationship and above the engine compartment; and a flow partition extending vertically between the pair of condenser fan/motor assemblies. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090211288 | COMBINATION MICROCHANNEL CONDENSER AND RADIATOR MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A transport refrigeration system includes a single frame for containing both a refrigeration condenser coil and an engine coolant radiator arranged in serial airflow relationship within a framework. Either one or the other may be removed and replaced without replacing the other. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100176603 | TWO-STAGE COOLING FAN FOR AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR - An engine driven generator ( | 07-15-2010 |
Jeff Gough, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20090271712 | MESSAGING DEVICE HAVING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR INITIATING COMMUNICATION TO RECIPIENTS - A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100279666 | PROVIDING CONTEXT INFORMATION DURING VOICE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES, SUCH AS PROVIDING VISUAL MEDIA - A system and method for providing context information along with a voice call is disclosed. In some examples, a calling device receives context information from a user and transmits the context information when establishing a voice call with the user. The context information may include various types of media, such as pictures or videos taken by a calling device. In some examples, a destination mobile device receives a voice call that does have context information and sends a request to a calling mobile device for information related to the voice call. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110319016 | DATA EXCHANGE INITIATED BY TAPPING DEVICES - A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a ‘tap’ or ‘tapping.’ When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices. | 12-29-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Gough, Olmsted Township, OH US
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| 20120040141 | Dimensionally Stable, Leak-Free Graphite Substrate - A method for preparing resin-impregnated graphite articles, including providing a sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having two major surfaces; impregnating the sheet with a first resin system to form a resin-impregnated sheet; surface treating the resin-impregnated sheet to form at least one structure on at least one of the major surfaces of the sheet to form a surface treated sheet; and treating the sheet with a second resin system. | 02-16-2012 |
Joseph W. Gough, Whitmore Lake, MI US
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| 20090014951 | METHOD OF ADMINISTERING A GREETING CARD AND LOTTERY GAME COMBINATION - A method and a system for administering a greeting card and lottery game combination are provided. The method includes the step of providing the greeting card with an identifier associated therewith, which greeting card is provided at a location accessible to a consumer. A lottery game is maintained at a secure point of sale separate from the greeting card. A vendor of the lottery game obtains information from the identifier associated with the greeting card, which identifier contains sufficient information for the vendor to select the lottery game absent instruction from the consumer, and the lottery game is selected by the vendor based upon the information obtained from the identifier. The selected lottery game is provided to the consumer to produce the greeting card and lottery game combination. The combined greeting card and lottery game system comprises the greeting card and the lottery game, with the lottery game maintained separate from the greeting card. | 01-15-2009 |
Joseph William Gough, Whitmore Lake, MI US
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| 20110229867 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATING INSTRUCTIONS TO A RECIPIENT OF MEDICAL TREATMENT - A system and method of administrating instructions to a recipient of medical treatment are provided herein. For the method, a computer and an interface connected thereto are provided. Instructions are communicated to the recipient after medical treatment. At least one question is communicated to the recipient after communicating the instructions. An answer to the at least one question is inputted into the computer through the interface. The answer is compared to an acceptable answer stored in the computer. Feedback is provided to the recipient from the computer after comparing the answer to acceptable answer. The system includes the computer and interface connected thereto. The computer is programmed to perform the method steps. The system and method provided herein address the shortcomings of current practices regarding administration of instructions to recipients of medical treatment and may assist in minimizing readmittance due to failure of such recipients to follow discharge instructions. | 09-22-2011 |
Kirk Gough, Bountiful, UT US
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| 20100215438 | PIPE PULLING DEVICE AND METHODS - A pipe pulling device and related methods for removal of an existing old length of pipe and replacement of the old pipe with a length of new, replacement pipe. The pipe pulling device includes a housing, a drive assembly mounted to the housing, and a spool assembly mounted to the housing and operably coupled to the drive assembly. The pipe pulling device can also include a cable attachment mechanism that secures a cable that extends through the old pipe to the spool assembly. The drive assembly operates to rotate a portion of the spool assembly thereby wrapping the old pipe and cable about the spool assembly. An end of the new, replacement pipe can be secured to an opposite end of the cable, wherein the new, replacement pipe is drawn into a cavity vacated by the old pipe as the old pipe is being withdrawn and wrapped about the spool assembly. | 08-26-2010 |
Lawrence Gilbert Gough, Palm Bay, FL US
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| 20100259279 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PIN AS BOTH A CURRENT LIMITING INPUT AND AN OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUT - An integrated circuit comprises at least one pin and has at least one resistor connected between a reference voltage and the at least one pin. Current measurement circuitry applies a voltage across the at least one resistor and measures a current at the at least one pin responsive to the applied voltage in a first mode of operation. The measured current enables determination of a current limit set point for the integrated circuit. In a second mode of operation, the at least one resistor comprises a pull up resistor and the at least one pin that is connected to the at least one resistor comprises an open-drain output. | 10-14-2010 |
Michael L. Gough, Saratoga, CA US
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| 20090290850 | Content Server Systems and Methods - In an embodiment, set forth by way of example and not limitation, a content server system includes a remote content server including content license information; and a local content player coupled to the remote content server by a network, the local content player requiring verification of a license by a user of the local content player as administered by the remote content server. In an alternate embodiment the network includes a local area network. In another alternate embodiment, the network includes the Internet. | 11-26-2009 |
Michael Lane Gough, Ben Lomond, CA US
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| 20110107321 | EDITOR FOR PROGRAM FILES - Methods and systems are disclosed for updating a candidate computer program file. An exemplary method includes loading a first and second revisions of a first computer program file, loading a first revision of a second computer program file, and generating a candidate computer program file. References are made to the first and second revisions of the first computer program file and the first revision of the second computer program file in generating the candidate computer program file. | 05-05-2011 |
Neil Gough, Longmont, CO US
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| 20100134052 | Light Emitting Polymer Devices Using Self-Assembled Monolayer Structures - A light emitting device comprising a transparent substrate; a layer of conducting material in contact with the transparent substrate; a self-assembled monolayer bonded to the layer of conducting material; one or more light emitting polymer layers in electron contact to the self-assembled monolayer; and a reflective metal layer in electron contact with the light emitting polymer layer is provided. The light emitting device provided gives enhanced performance as compared to currently available devices. Also provided is a self-assembled monolayer having the formula: R | 06-03-2010 |
Roy Gough, Arroyo Grande, CA US
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| 20090108169 | Novel mounting system for personal electronic devices - A mounting system for personal electronics devices is described. The mounting system is intended for use in vehicles and consists of a compressible base which may be wedged by hand into a variety of openings and spaces in a vehicle passenger compartment. A bendable arm extends from the base, such that personal electronics items attached to the arm may be positioned in a convenient location. | 04-30-2009 |
Van Loren Gough, Kernersville, NC US
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| 20100059074 | Inspection System for a Smoking Article Having an Object Inserted Therein, and Associated Method - A system and associated method is provided for inspecting filter rods used to form cigarette filter elements, wherein each filter rod defines a longitudinal axis extending between opposed ends, with each end extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, and includes a filter material having an axially-extending strand disposed therein. A filter rod support device is adapted to receive at least one filter rod such that one end thereof is exposed. An analysis unit is disposed with respect to the filter rod support device so as to interact with the one end of the at least one filter rod to determine a status of the at least one filter rod and to provide a corresponding signal in response thereto. | 03-11-2010 |