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Grace Baltusnik, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120004946Integrated Operational Risk Management - Systems, methods, and software are described that may be used to integrate assessments of certain types of operational risks, including forecasted emerging (future) risks, current risks, and/or historical realized risks.01-05-2012

Grace Cahalane, Twin Falls, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120015092High-Protein Beverages Comprising Whey Protein - Disclosed are aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein, the whey protein being intact whey protein, whey peptides, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a method for formulating aqueous compositions comprising at least about 7.5 percent whey protein.01-19-2012

Grace Credo, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090002700SOLUTION SAMPLE PLATE WITH WELLS DESIGNED FOR IMPROVED RAMAN SCATTERING SIGNAL DETECTION EFFICIENCY - Devices, methods of using the device, systems including the device that include a sample plate with sample containers (wells), wherein at least a portion of the surface of the sample plate and/or sample containers is coated with an optical reflective material. The optical reflective material, provides enhanced excitation signal intensity and enhanced Raman signal intensity. Such enhancement provides improved total signal detection capabilities, and methods of improved focusing algorithms.01-01-2009
20090166205NANOFABRICATED STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRIC FIELD-ASSISTED NUCLEIC ACID EXTRACTION - Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for extracting nucleic acid molecules from solution using electric fields. The structures and methods of embodiments of the invention are suited to incorporation into micro and nano fluidic devices, such as lab-on-a-chip devices and micro total analysis systems.07-02-2009
20120031758Nanofabricated Structures for Electric Field-Assisted Nucleic Acid Extraction - Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for extracting nucleic acid molecules from solution using electric fields. The structures and methods of embodiments of the invention are suited to incorporation into micro and nano fluidic devices, such as lab-on-a-chip devices and micro total analysis systems.02-09-2012

Grace Hoben, Marana, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110091897COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOMATERIALS AND METHOD FOR USING SUCH COMPOSITIONS FOR HISTOCHEMICAL PROCESSES - Histochemical process compositions comprising at least one nanoparticle in an amount effective to reduce or substantially eliminate the average number of spots per slide that result from a sample staining protocol are disclosed. Various nanoparticles, or combinations thereof, including metals, metal alloys, metal oxides, ceramics, functionalized metals or metalloids, and other miscellaneous nanoparticles, such as carbon nanoparticles and diamond nanoparticles, can be used. The nanoparticle concentration typically is from about 2 parts per million to about 20 parts per million. One embodiment of a disclosed method concerns applying a histochemical process composition to a sample, followed by performing a staining protocol on the sample. Particular embodiments concern dispensing a nanosolution onto a sample using an automated system, heating the sample, and performing a sample staining process.04-21-2011

Grace Junghwang, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100004569Pack for Eye Warming Massage - An eye warming pack warming eyes capable for warming to release fatigue of eyes and steaming a circumference of eyes is provided, The eye warming pack according to the present invention includes a heating portion where a heating material is packed in a pack, in which the heating material generates a heat energy when it returns to a solid state after it is converted to a liquid state by the operation of a piezoelectric element and a massage sheet containing a cosmetic massage lotion and being warmed by the heat energy from the heating portion.01-07-2010

Grace Kim, Garden Grove, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120046738Color-Coded Prosthetic Valve System and Methods for Using the Same - A color-coded bioprosthetic valve system having a valve with an annular sewing ring, and a valve holder system with a holder sutured to the ring of the valve, a post operatively connected to the holder, and an adapter sutured to the post and having a color associated with the valve model and/or size. For example, the adapter may be blue to indicate that the valve of the system is a mitral valve of a particular type and/or size. The system may also include a flex handle that is configured to engage with the adapter. The handle has a color associated with the adapter such that a user is able to visually determine that the handle color matches the valve model. For example, the handle may have a grip that is colored blue to match the blue color of the adapter. Accordingly, the color-coded system enables users to confirm easily that the correct accessories such as the sizer or flex handle are being used with the correct valve.02-23-2012

Grace Liao, Taipei TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090082140Batting Apparatus - A batting apparatus is provided, including a supporting unit, at least a linking unit, and a suction disk. The supporting unit includes a base, a supporting rod, and a hanging arm. The bottom of the supporting rod is fixed to the base. The hanging arm is engaged to the top of the supporting rod, and extends outwards. The linking unit is attached to and hanging below the hanging arm, and the bottom end is attached to the suction disk. With the temporary holding of the ball by the suction disk, the present invention can enhance the focus and the eye-hand coordination of the batter. The present invention is also easy to assemble, move and store.03-26-2009
20090270205Batting Practice Set - A batting practice set includes a base, a weight, a cover and a securing unit. The base has first and second walls extending from an underside thereof and a receiving space is defined between the first and second walls. The weight is received in the receiving space and a rod is connected to a top of the base. The weight can be made by sands, pebbles or cement. The cover is connected to the underside of the base and covers the receiving space so that the weight does not separate from the base. By the weight, the base is firmly set on the ground and does not move when using the batting practice set.10-29-2009
20090291786Dart Having An Adjustable Barycenter - A dart having an adjustable barycenter is provided. The dart includes a tip, a barrel, a counterweight, and a flight unit. The tip is detachable and assembled at a front end of the barrel. The barrel has a receiving space configured inside the barrel. The counterweight is accommodated in the receiving space at an adjustable position. The flight unit is assembled at a tail end of the barrel. The dart according to the present invention is adapted for adjusting the barycenter thereof by adjusting a position of the counterweight in the receiving space.11-26-2009
20090312123Ball Hitting Practice Device - A ball hitting practice device includes a base member having a reception portion on a top thereof and a spherical recess is defined in an underside of the reception portion. A passage is defined through the reception portion and communicates with the spherical recess. A post can be a single post or composed of multiple sections. The post has a base part at a lower end thereof and a cup is connected to a top of the post. The base part is matched with the spherical recess and a diameter of the post is smaller than an inner diameter of the passage. The post extends through the passage and a top of the base part is in contact with an inner surface of the spherical recess. A positioning cap is fixed to the underside of the base member so as to position the base part. A ball is put on the cup and the user hits the ball to practice hitting skills.12-17-2009
20100201067Bumper Air Hockey Table Top - A structure for air hockey table top is provided, including a surface and a plurality of bumper units surrounding the surface,. The bumper units form a frame surrounding the surface with two openings located at the centers of two opposite sides of the surface to form goals. According to the present invention, the bumper units surrounding the surface are made of strong elastic material to rebound the puck to sustain the speed of the game. In addition, the bumpers may be hidden under a surrounding canopy around the surface so as to prevent from interfering with the movement of the pushers by the players. As the present invention uses no air generation and vent mechanism, the present invention provides a cost-effective and simple structure of air hockey table top for subsequent maintenance.08-12-2010

Patent applications by Grace Liao, Taipei TW

Grace Lim, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100129450Electrospun Cell Matrices - The invention is directed to compositions and methods for preparing electrospun matrices comprising at least one natural biological material component and at least one synthetic polymer material. The natural component makes the matrices highly biocompatible while the molecular weight polymer component can impart additional strength mechanical strength to the scaffold and/or improve ease of manufacture by increasing viscosity and spinning characteristics of the solution during electrospining.05-27-2010

Grace Ng, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100328641PELLICLE FRAME AND LITHOGRAPHIC PELLICLE - A pellicle frame is provided that includes a pellicle frame bar having a cross-section with a shape that has at least one triangular recess in at least one side edge of a quadrilateral having an upper edge and a lower edge parallel to each other and a cross-sectional area of no greater than 20 mm12-30-2010
20100330466PELLICLE FRAME AND LITHOGRAPHIC PELLICLE - A pellicle frame is provided that comprises a pellicle frame bar having a quadrilateral cross-section, wherein an upper edge and a lower edge of a basic quadrilateral forming said cross-section are parallel to each other and each of side edges of the basic quadrilateral has one quadrilateral recess. There is also provided a lithographic pellicle that includes a pellicle film stretched over one end face of the pellicle frame via a pellicle film adhesive, and that includes an exposure master plate adhesive on the other end face.12-30-2010
20100330467PELLICLE FRAME AND LITHOGRAPHIC PELLICLE - A pellicle frame is provided that includes a pellicle frame bar having a cross-section with a shape that has a curved line-containing recess in at least one side edge of a quadrilateral having an upper edge and a lower edge parallel to each other and an area of no greater than 20 mm12-30-2010

Grace Smith, Kirkland, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100023562EXTENDED SYSTEM FOR ACCESSING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS WITH REVISION HISTORY IN NON-COMPATIBLE REPOSITORIES - Methods, apparatus, and articles for creating a document revision history for a document imported into a first Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) from a second EDMS. Metadata and content from the second EDMS is “mirrored” within the first EDMS to create an artificial or mirrored revision history of a document within the first EDMS. Doing so allows users of the first EDMS to access any version of a document and its history, as though the document had always existed on the first EDMS. Content may be stored onto the first EDMS or a reference to the content may be stored instead. Rules may be developed to resolve conflicts between different document versions in the first and second EDMS.01-28-2010

Grace Tachibana, Temple City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090254398Computer system for managing orders for and deliveries of goods - A computer system may manage orders for goods from a plurality of purchasers. The computer system may receive the orders, calculate an approximate volume that the goods which are the subject of each order would collectively occupy during shipment, and compare each calculated approximate volume to a pre-determine maximum allowed volume that the purchaser of the order is permitted. The computer system may accept each order whose approximate volume does not exceed the maximum allowed volume for the purchaser of the order, or reject each order whose approximate volume exceeds this maximum allowed volume.10-08-2009

Grace Young, Newport Coast, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090247984USE OF MICRONEEDLES FOR SMALL MOLECULE METABOLITE REPORTER DELIVERY - Systems that can include a microneedle array and a small molecule metabolic reporter are disclosed. The systems can be used to penetrate the epidermis and monitor the change in concentration of one or more metabolite or analyte.10-01-2009

Grace Zhao, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090155819Mammalian T1R3 Sweet Taste Receptors - The present invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of sweet taste receptors, the receptors comprising consisting of a monomer or homodimer of a T1R3 G-protein coupled receptor polypeptide, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of sweet and amino acid taste receptors.06-18-2009

Patent applications by Grace Zhao, Los Angeles, CA US