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Grant Bechard, Queensbury, NY US
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| 20100071864 | HINGED SCREEN PLATE FOR DRUM PULP WASHER AND METHOD FOR CLEANING THE PLATE - A pulp washer including: a cylindrical assembly of trays to receive pulp, wherein the assembly rotates the trays through at least one wash stage; a housing having a header to direct pulp to the trays and the at least one wash stage, wherein the housing has at least one access port aligned with one or more of the trays; a screen plate in each tray of the assembly, wherein the screen plate has apertures sized to retain pulp fibers and allow liquid to pass through the plate, and a screen hinge attached to a side edge of the screen plate and to the tray, wherein the screen plate pivots about the hinge to allow a cleaning spray to be applied to an outer screen plate surface and a back screen plate surface. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100155003 | CYLINDRICAL BEARING FOR PRESSURE DIFFUSER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A bearing cylinder for a screen assembly of a pressurized pulp diffuser, the bearing cylinder including: a plurality of segments of the bearing cylinder wherein the segments are arranged side-by-side to form the bearing cylinder; and each of said segments includes a first region formed of a hard material resistant to damage from sand and rocks, and a second region formed of a soft material that thermally expands and conforms to bearing surfaces opposite to the bearing cylinder. | 06-24-2010 |
Grant Behrentdorff, Northern Territory AU
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| 20090008998 | Electrical Power Distribution and Control System - The invention relates to an electrical power distribution and control system adapted to accept electrical power from one or more electrical power supply sources and meter and monitor consumption of this power by a user. The system can be programmed with a time period and an electrical power allowance for both critical and non critical loads for this period of time, and it can shut-off power supply to non-critical loads if the allowance for these has been exceeded before the time period has elapsed. | 01-08-2009 |
Grant Blahaerath, Redmond, WA US
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| 20110225502 | Accessing web services and presenting web content according to user specifications - A way for enabling a user to discover, present, save and share Web content is disclosed. A user is provided a means of executing searches across Web services, as well as for saving those searches for later use. An embodiment of the method and system employs the use of a Transmuter to display Web media in a format deemed optimal by the user. Users are also provided a means of saving references to Web content on their device, as well as posting those references along with certain annotations using Web services. | 09-15-2011 |
Grant Crossingham, Winchester GB
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| 20100121811 | RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPE IDENTIFICATION - A method of identifying radioactive components in a source comprising (a) obtaining a gamma-ray spectrum from the source; (b) identifying peaks in the gamma-ray spectrum; (c) determining an array of peak energies and peak intensities from the identified peaks; (d) identifying an initial source component based on a comparison of the peak energies with a database of spectral data for radioactive isotopes of interest; (e) estimating a contribution of the initial source component to the peak intensities; (f) modifying the array of peak energies and peak intensities by subtracting the estimated contribution of the initial source component; and (g) identifying a further source component based on a comparison of the modified array of peak energies with the database of spectral data. Thus a method for identifying radioactive components in a source is provided which does not rely on comparing template spectra with an observed spectrum. | 05-13-2010 |
Grant Defosse, Calgary CA
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| 20100132949 | PROCESS AND PROCESS LINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUID - A process and process line is provided for preparing a friction-reduced hydraulic fracturing fluid at a central location which can be readily transported to an oil or gas well in a formation at a well site, comprising: preparing a mixture of polymer and water at the central location by shearing the polymer in the water in a high shear environment to create the friction-reduced hydraulic fracturing fluid; pumping the friction-reduced hydraulic fracturing fluid through a series of pumps and pipelines to the well site; and injecting the hydraulic fracturing fluid into the oil or gas well at a pressure sufficient to cause fracturing of the formation. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110272365 | REMOVAL OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE FROM WATER - A method of removing hydrogen sulfide from water is provided, comprising providing water containing a first amount of hydrogen sulfide and having a first pH; adding a stripper gas to the water to form a mixture; agitating the mixture; and separating a gaseous portion from the mixture to form a water product, the water product containing a second amount of hydrogen sulfide that is less than the first amount of hydrogen sulfide. | 11-10-2011 |
Grant Delgatty, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20100024251 | Attachment System For Shoe Uppers - A system for attaching a shoe upper to a shoe bottom through the use of elastic loops attached to the perimeter edge of the upper, the elastic loops being fitted to corresponding channels molded into the sidewall and lower surface of the shoe bottom. | 02-04-2010 |
Grant Ganshaw, Tracy, CA US
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| 20090111160 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BOWMAN-BIRK PROTEASE INHIBITORS AND VARIANTS THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods related to expression of protease inhibitors and variants thereof in bacterial species. The present invention further provides fusion nucleic acids, vectors, fusion polypeptides, and processes for obtaining the protease inhibitors. | 04-30-2009 |
Grant Gavranovic, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090046535 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIXING MATERIALS - A system for mixing powdered materials includes a cannula and an actuator adapted to vibrate the cannula. An optional fluid delivery system is operable to add fluid to the powdered mixture through the cannula. The cannula can be extended into a powder bed and vibrated by the actuator to mix the powder bed. Fluid can be added to the powder bed through the cannula. The systems and methods are suitable for preparing relatively small quantities of candidate mixtures for high-throughput screening. Sample mixtures prepared by the mixing system can be pressed into tablets that are substantially devoid of foreign objects used to mix the samples. The sample mixtures can be subjected to one or more tests, such as an accelerated aging or forced degradation test, to assess one or more characteristics of the sample mixtures. | 02-19-2009 |
Grant Glading, Manchester GB
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| 20090240510 | Balanced Scorecard Method for Determining an Impact on a Business Service Caused by Degraded Operation of an IT System Component - A “balanced scorecard” method is disclosed for determining degrees of impact on business service elements (BSE's) caused by degradations of configuration items (CI's) in an underlying IT system. The formulas are used by an Impact Calculation Engine (ICE) of a Business Services Management (BSM) system. They provide enhanced accuracy by accounting for “service aspects” of alerts (using categories such as performance, availability, security, end user, capacity, and financial) and/or degrees of CI degradation (in some embodiments using OSI Standards). The method eliminates manual assignment of degrees of impact. Preferred embodiments convert alerts to a common alert format, determine a separate degree of impact for each service aspect, and use default formulas when custom formulas are not provided. Some embodiments use a service subscription wizard to at least partly automate the assignment of CI-to-BSE relationships. Different balanced scorecards can apply to the same BSE at different times, dates, usage levels, etc. | 09-24-2009 |
Grant Gongaware, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110317820 | CENTRAL CALL PLATFORM - A system and method for providing telephone services to a secure facility from an external, centralized call platform. An embodiment of the system includes a call processing center that is external to the facility and includes a plurality of computer clusters, and is configured to route communications to and from a router located at the secure facility. Having a majority of the system located outside the facility reduces equipment requirements at each individual facility, improves security and uptime, and provides more efficient management and expansion of the call platform. | 12-29-2011 |
Grant Hegerberg, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110066664 | SPORTS COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION PLATFORM - A sports management system is described herein that provides a platform and social network for those associated with youth and other sports to simplify common tasks, unify related participants, and enhance the activities surrounding playing sports. The system brings together players, parents, and coaches into an integrated experience centered on the information each is interested in. The system is not tied to any one sport, but rather can unify information from multiple sports, so families that have multiple children playing, for example, soccer, football, basketball, and baseball can follow information about their players and teams throughout the year. Thus, the sports management system provides a one-stop location for all parties related to youth and other sports to gather and share information. | 03-17-2011 |
Grant Hiebert, Salmon Arm CA
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| 20090033116 | Vehicle slide-out room drive - An apparatus for moving a slide-out compartment of a vehicle. The slide-out compartment is slidably received in an opening in the side of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a rotatable member having a distal end wherein the rotatable member is rotatably mounted to one of the slide-out or the opening so as to rotate the member about a horizontal axis parallel to a first plane substantially containing the opening. A drive rotates the rotatable member. A slotted bearing portion is mounted to the other one of the slide-out or the opening. Rotation of the rotatable member causes the distal end to bear against so as to slide along the slot in the bearing portion to selectively extend or retract the slide-out compartment relative to the vehicle. The rotatable member and drive may be mounted adjacent to the opening in the vehicle wherein the bearing portion is mounted in an end wall of the slide-out. | 02-05-2009 |
Grant Holaiter, Farmington, MI US
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| 20100224253 | Variable Gap Between HVAC Door and Sealing Surfaces - A plenum assembly for carrying air in a supply system includes a duct including an opening formed with an inner surface through which air can flow; a door supported for movement between multiple positions which distributes air to the desired output path; and a seal secured to the door. In a vehicles HVAC system, numerous doors are utilized to provide comfort to the passengers based upon user input. The potential exists that some positions of the doors my lead to unwanted noise. A modification to the seal of the door with variable gap widths alleviates this issue and improves satisfaction. | 09-09-2010 |
Grant Holajter, Novi, MI US
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| 20090209194 | AUTOMOTIVE HVAC ALTERNATIVE BLEED PATH FOR A VEHICLE WINDOW DEFROST - A vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning system includes a plurality of ducts for providing conditioned air to an interior of a vehicle. The plurality of ducts includes a window defrost duct and a floor duct. The system includes a mixing chamber upstream of the window defrost and floor duct. A damper is selectively controllable to distribute the conditioned air to one or more of the plurality of ducts. The damper is configured so that when in a floor only mode position, the damper directs conditioned air in the mixing chamber only to the floor duct. A bypass conduit is configured to direct air from the floor duct to the window defrost duct when the damper is in the floor-only mode position. The conditioned air directed through the bypass conduit attenuates noise generated in the mixing chamber from emanating to the window defrost duct. | 08-20-2009 |
Grant Keers, Fort Mill, SC US
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| 20110117380 | CHROME-PLATED PART AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - An nickel plating layer ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110195278 | METAL PLATING ADDITIVE, AND METHOD FOR PLATING SUBSTRATES AND PRODUCTS THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to the fabrication of rigid memory disks, including a metal plating composition which impedes deposition of non-metallic particles during a plating process. The plating composition includes at least one sulfated fatty acid ester additive, or mixtures or salts thereof, of formula: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of OH, OCH2, OCH2CH3, C1-C7 alkyl, linear or branched; R2 selected from H and C1-C7 alkyl, linear or branched; m=1 to about 5; n=2 to about 30; o=0 to about 10; M+ is a metal or pseudo metal ion or H+. The additive has a zeta potential which impedes deposit of non-metallic particles. The invention is further directed to a method for electroless plating utilizing the additive composition in a bath with at least a stabilizing agent, complexing agent and reducing agent and source of metal ions. | 08-11-2011 |
Grant Korgan, Reno, NV US
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| 20100028707 | TARGETS AND PROCESSES FOR FABRICATING SAME - In particular embodiments, the present disclosure provides targets including a metal layer and defining a hollow inner surface. The hollow inner surface has an internal apex. The distance between at least two opposing points of the internal apex is less than about 15 μm. In particular examples, the distance is less than about lam. Particular implementations of the targets are free standing. The targets have a number of disclosed shaped, including cones, pyramids, hemispheres, and capped structures. The present disclosure also provides arrays of such targets. Also provided are methods of forming targets, such as the disclosed targets, using lithographic techniques, such as photolithographic techniques. In particular examples, a target mold is formed from a silicon wafer and then one or more sides of the mold are coated with a target material, such as one or more metals. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110104480 | TARGETS AND PROCESSES FOR FABRICATING SAME - In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a target or mold having one or more support arms coupled to a substrate. The support arm can be used in handling or positioning a target. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides target molds, targets produced using such molds, and a method for producing the targets and molds. In various implementations, the targets are formed in a number of disclosed shapes, including a funnel cone, a funnel cone having an extended neck, those having Gaussian-profile, a cup, a target having embedded metal slugs, metal dotted foils, wedges, metal stacks, a Winston collector having a hemispherical apex, and a Winston collector having an apex aperture. In yet another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a target mounting and alignment system. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110316270 | METHODS OF USING SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING IMAGERY - Described herein are various embodiments of imagery or items comprising imagery using semiconductor processing or fabrication techniques and methods of using such techniques to make imagery. For example, according to one embodiment, a method of making imagery having nano-scale or micro-scale portions can include providing a silicon wafer, coating the silicon wafer with a layer of oxide, depositing a layer of photoresist onto the oxide layer, and removing a patterned portion of the photoresist to expose a patterned portion of the oxide layer. The method can also include removing at least some of the patterned portion of the oxide such that the patterned portion of the oxide layer has a predetermined thickness resulting in a predetermined viewable color. The patterned portion of the oxide layer can define at least one of the nano-scale or micro-scale portions. | 12-29-2011 |
Grant Kristofek, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100307548 | Collapsible Umbrella - Generally speaking, an umbrella having a frame formed by a plurality of rod members joined together by a plurality of hinges, is disclosed. The frame forms a periphery of a shape, such as a circle, square, hexagon, etc., and the frame is capable of movement between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. A canopy is attached to the frame, and may be detachable there from, and is also capable of movement with the frame between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration. A stem having a first end attached to the frame along the periphery and extending there from allows the user to position the umbrella to achieve ideal coverage during use. The stem may include a handle formed at a second end opposite the first end, for improved gripping and control of the umbrella. | 12-09-2010 |
Grant Kushida, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090198684 | System and Method for Determining Semantically Related Terms - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for determining semantically related terms. Generally, one or more seed terms are received from a user. A system searches a first index comprising a plurality of terms and one or more webpages associated with each term of the plurality of terms to determine a plurality of webpages associated with the seed terms. The system then searches a second index comprising a plurality of webpages and one or more terms associated with each webpage of the plurality of webpages to determine a plurality of potential terms associated with the plurality of webpages associated with the seed terms. At least one term of the plurality of potential terms is suggested to a user. | 08-06-2009 |
Grant Leum, Excelsior, MN US
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| 20090205146 | FORMED FRONT HEADER FOR A DOCK LEVELER - A dock leveler includes a pivotally extendable lip coupled to a pivotal deck by way of a front hinge, wherein the structure in the area of the front hinge optimizes the torsional flexibility of the deck; provides a well supported, durable crown (apex angle between an extended lip and the deck); and reduces the part count of the dock leveler. The front hinge includes a deck-hinge member that extends approximately the full width of the deck and is preferably formed from a single sheet of material. A particularly narrow front header or flange disposed along the front edge of the deck reinforces the relatively thin deck plate so that the plate's rigidity more closely matches that of the thicker lip, yet the flange is sufficiently small to allow the deck to twist so that the deck can place the tip of the lip squarely upon a sideways inclined truck bed. | 08-20-2009 |
Grant Magdovitz, Palm Desert, CA US
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| 20100214772 | Can cover - A can cover for a recessed can light which extends over the entire mouth of the can and which has a friction fit within the can and which is provided with an internally threaded stud may be provided on the interior of the can cover to allow installers to engage the stud with a pole like apparatus to facilitate removal of the can cover. | 08-26-2010 |
Grant Mauk, Vancouver CA
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| 20090042868 | Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase (IDO) Inhibitors - Inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) are provided as are pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors as well as the use of such inhibitors and compositions for the treatment of a condition in a mammalian subject characterized by pathology of the IDO-mediated tryptophan metabolic pathway. Such conditions may involve suppression of T-cell mediated immune response or may directly result from depletion of tryptophan or accumulation of a product of tryptophan degradation. Specific disease conditions include cataracts, age-related yellowing in the eye, neurodegenerative disorders, mood disorders, cancer and various bacterial/viral infections. IDO inhibitors of this invention are substituted naphthalene and anthracene diones. Novel compounds of this invention include the following taurine-substituted naphthaquinone structure. | 02-12-2009 |
Grant Mcgibney, Calgary CA
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| 20090278794 | Interactive Input System With Controlled Lighting - An interactive input system comprises at least one imaging device capturing images of a region of interest, a plurality of radiation sources, each providing illumination to the region of interest and a controller coordinating the operation of the radiation sources and the at least one imaging device to allow separate image frames based on contributions from different radiation sources to be generated. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100079385 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM EXECUTING THE CALIBRATION METHOD - A method of calibrating an interactive input system comprises receiving images of a calibration video presented on a touch panel of the interactive input system. A calibration image is created based on the received images, and features are located in the calibration image. A transformation between the touch panel and the received images is determined based on the located features and corresponding features in the calibration video. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100201812 | ACTIVE DISPLAY FEEDBACK IN INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEMS - A method for distinguishing between a plurality of pointers in an interactive input system comprises calculating a plurality of potential coordinates for a plurality of pointers in proximity of an input surface of the interactive input system, displaying visual indicators associated with each potential coordinate on the input surface, and determining real pointer locations and imaginary pointer locations associated with each potential coordinate from the visual indicators. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110006981 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM - A method for resolving ambiguities between at least two pointers in a plurality of input regions defining an input area of an interactive input system. The method includes capturing images of the plurality of input regions, the images captured by a plurality of imaging devices having a field of view of at least a portion of the input area, processing image data from the images to identify a plurality of targets for the at least two pointers within the input area, and analyzing the plurality of targets to resolve a real location associated with each pointer. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110050650 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO (SNR) AND IMAGE CAPTURE METHOD - An input panel for an interactive input system comprises an optical waveguide; a first radiation source directing radiation into said optical waveguide, said radiation undergoing total internal reflection within said optical waveguide; a diffusion layer adjacent to and on one side of the optical waveguide, totally internally reflected light being frustrated and escaping the optical waveguide in response to pointer contacts on the diffusion layer; a second radiation source directing radiation towards another side of the optical waveguide that is opposite the one side; and at least one imaging device having a field of view looking at the optical waveguide and capturing image frames, wherein said first and second radiation sources are turned on and off in succession and wherein said first radiation source is turned off when said second radiation source is on and wherein said first radiation source is turned on when said second radiation source is off. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110095989 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND BEZEL THEREFOR - An interactive input system comprises at least one imaging device having a field of view looking into a region of interest, a bezel at least partially surrounding the region of interest and having a surface in the field of view of the at least one imaging device, a first radiation source emitting radiation into the region of interact that is generally matched to the characteristics of the bezel so that the radiation emitted by the first radiation source is reflected by the bezel surface generally towards the at least one imaging device and a second radiation source emitting radiation into the region of interest that is generally unmatched to the characteristics of the bezel so that the radiation emitted by the second radiation source is not reflected by the bezel surface. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110115746 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF A POINTER IN A POINTER INPUT REGION, AND INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM EXECUTING THE METHOD - An interactive input system comprises a touch surface, and imaging system associated with the touch surface and processing structure. The imaging system comprises an optical sensor array that spans at least a portion of the area of the touch surface, and the processing structure communicates with the imaging system and analyzes images received by the imaging system to determine whether at least one pointer is near to the touch surface and the location of the at least one pointer in respect of the touch surface based at least in part on the edge sharpness of the at least one pointer. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110221706 | TOUCH INPUT WITH IMAGE SENSOR AND SIGNAL PROCESSOR - An interactive input system comprises at least two imaging assemblies capturing image frames of a region of interest from different vantages and processing structure processing image frames captured by the imaging assemblies to determine the location of a pointer within the region of interest, wherein each imaging assembly comprises an image sensor and integrated signal processing circuitry. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110241984 | ILLUMINATION STRUCTURE FOR AN INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM - An illumination structure for an interactive input system having a display surface and a light source for backlighting the display surface is provided. The illumination structure includes at least one redirection structure positioned with respect to the display surface to receive excess light produced by the light source and to redirect the excess light generally across the display surface for backlighting one or more pointers. A method is provided for determining the location of at least one pointer in an interactive input system. The method includes capturing images generally across a display surface of a region of interest and a reflection of the region of interest; examining the images to determine at least one first potential target location for at least one pointer that is within the region of interest; analyzing the at least one first potential target location to resolve at least one first true target location associated with the at least one pointer; and calculating a first location for the at least one pointer corresponding to the at least one first true target location. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110242006 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND PEN TOOL THEREFOR - A pen tool for use with a machine vision interactive input system comprises an elongate body and a tip arrangement at one end of the body, an end surface of the body at least partially about the tip arrangement carrying light reflective material that is visible to at least one imaging assembly of the interactive input system when the pen tool is angled. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110242060 | INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INPUT METHOD THEREFOR - An interactive input system comprises at least one imaging assembly having a field of view looking into a region of interest and capturing image frames and processing structure in communication with the at least one imaging assembly. When a pointer exists in captured image frames, the processing structure demodulates the captured image frames to determine frequency components thereof and examines the frequency components to determine at least one attribute of the pointer. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120013529 | GESTURE RECOGNITION METHOD AND INTERACTIVE INPUT SYSTEM EMPLOYING SAME - A gesture recognition method comprises capturing images, processing the images to identify at least two clusters of touch points associated with at least two pointers, recognizing a gesture based on motion of the clusters, and updating a display in accordance with the recognized gesture. | 01-19-2012 |
Grant Mcsheffrey, Ottawa CA
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| 20090282020 | AUTO-SELECTION OF MEDIA FILES - Apparatus and methods to control selection of media content provide a mechanism to enhance user interaction with multimedia devices. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090282050 | SYNCHRONIZING MEDIA FILES AVAILABLE FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES - Apparatus and methods for synchronizing media files available from multiple sources provide a mechanism to enhance user interaction with multimedia devices. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090282078 | UNIFIED MEDIA FILE ARCHITECTURE - Apparatus and methods for a unified media file architecture provide a mechanism to enhance user interaction with multimedia devices. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090282088 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPACE MANAGEMENT IN FILE SYSTEMS - Apparatus and methods for space management in file systems provide a mechanism to enhance user interaction with multimedia devices. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
Grant Moiler, Chipping Norton AU
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| 20120132208 | CUSHION ASSEMBLY FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK - A mask cushion or a mask assembly therewith provides a comfortable and effective seal for provision of a gas therapy by a respiratory treatment apparatus. The mask cushion ( | 05-31-2012 |
Grant Moiler, New South Wales AU
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| 20110088699 | CUSHIONING STRUCTURE - A cushion assembly for use with a respiratory mask includes a bladder filled with the combination of a gel having a first indentation hardness and a gel having a second indentation hardness. | 04-21-2011 |
Grant Needham, Gloucestershire GB
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| 20110137584 | METHOD OF DETECTING SLUGS OF ONE PHASE IN A MULTIPHASE FLOW - A method of detecting the presence of a slug of condensate in a conduit carrying a saturated steam comprising using a flow meter to provide an output signal representing mass flow rate of the saturated steam through the conduit; determining the rate of change of the output signal; and generating an alert in response to a predetermined profile of the output signal, when the profile includes a rate of change of the output signal falling outside a predetermined range. | 06-09-2011 |
Grant Neerings, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20120036048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A system and method for distribution of multimedia content over a computer communications network using a portable web widget, the web widget adapted for viral distribution and execution in a web browser on a client device, the client device having a processor and a memory and the web widget having at least an active operational mode and an inactive operational mode. The web widget includes a content retrieval component communicatively coupled to an application server over the computer communications network, a content retrieval component configured to retrieve a multimedia content file and associated metadata from a storage resource to the memory of the client device after the web widget enters the active operational mode, a content preview component configured by the client device processor to execute a portion of the retrieved multimedia content file, and a transaction processing component operative to initiate a commercial transaction pertaining to the multimedia content file. | 02-09-2012 |
Grant Nevison, Bragg Creek CA
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| 20100051272 | LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS FRACTURING METHODS - Methods of tailoring a hydrocarbon fracturing fluid for a subterranean formation are disclosed. Fluid in the subterranean formation has a fluid temperature. A first critical temperature of a hydrocarbon fluid is adjusted to a critical temperature above the fluid temperature by adding a liquefied petroleum gas component to the hydrocarbon fluid to produce the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid. The liquefied petroleum gas component has a second critical temperature, and the hydrocarbon fluid comprises liquefied petroleum gas. A hydrocarbon fracturing fluid made by these methods are also disclosed. Methods of treating a subterranean formation are also disclosed. A hydrocarbon fracturing fluid is introduced into the subterranean formation, the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid having a critical temperature that is above a fluid temperature of the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid when the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid is in the subterranean formation. The hydrocarbon fracturing fluid is subjected to pressures above the formation pressure. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110284230 | LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS FRACTURING METHODS - Methods of tailoring a hydrocarbon fracturing fluid for a subterranean formation are disclosed. Fluid in the subterranean formation has a fluid temperature. A first critical temperature of a hydrocarbon fluid is adjusted to a critical temperature above the fluid temperature by adding a liquefied petroleum gas component to the hydrocarbon fluid to produce the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid. The liquefied petroleum gas component has a second critical temperature, and the hydrocarbon fluid comprises liquefied petroleum gas. A hydrocarbon fracturing fluid made by these methods are also disclosed. Methods of treating a subterranean formation are also disclosed. A hydrocarbon fracturing fluid is introduced into the subterranean formation, the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid having a critical temperature that is above a fluid temperature of the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid when the hydrocarbon fracturing fluid is in the subterranean formation. The hydrocarbon fracturing fluid is subjected to pressures above the formation pressure. | 11-24-2011 |
Grant Nintzel, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20110027485 | SELF-CLEANING SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A methods, apparatus and compositions for producing colored, self-cleaning substrates by roll coating are provided. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates retain the predetermined color and a predetermined gloss of the colored coating, thereby facilitating their use in architectural applications. The roll coated, colored, self-cleaning substrates may be iridescent-free. | 02-03-2011 |
Grant Oltmann, Bumaby CA
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| 20090327277 | Methods and apparatus for reusing data access and presentation elements - A method and system for editing document is provided in which fragments, such as data and data presentation information, are identified, and metadata is generated for each fragment. A record associated with each fragment and related metadata is entered into a fragment database. The fragment database can be searched by users to locate fragments for insertion into a document. The located fragment and any dependent fragments can then be inserted into the document. | 12-31-2009 |
Grant Parratt, Victoria AU
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| 20090301482 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF PRESSURISED GAS - The present invention provides a gas delivery device and system and methods for delivering humidified pressurised gas through a conduit to a subject. The configuration of the elements of the gas delivery device enable the device to be conveniently oriented from a horizontal to vertical position to suit the needs of a user. The gas delivery device may incorporate a Helmholtz resonator for dampening sound of the motor. The conduit may incorporate concentric tubes to allow it to conveniently engage the humidifier at a single aperture. The invention includes a method of operating a blower motor for a gas delivery device using a single Hall sensor. | 12-10-2009 |
Grant Risdon, Bothell, WA US
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| 20080267960 | METHODS OF TREATING NEOPLASTIC, AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - Methods of treating cancer and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are provided. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100215653 | METHODS OF TREATING NEOPLASTIC, AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - Methods of treating cancer and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are provided. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110038856 | METHODS OF TREATING NEOPLASTIC, AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - Methods of treating cancer and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are provided. | 02-17-2011 |
Grant Risdon, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080213289 | RECOMBINANT ANTI-CD30 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of Hodgkin's Disease, comprising administering proteins characterized by their ability to bind to CD30, or compete with monoclonal antibodies AC10 or HeFi-1 for binding to CD30, and exert a cytostatic or cytotoxic effect on Hodgkin's disease cells in the absence of effector cells or complement. Such proteins include derivatives of monoclonal antibodies AC10 and HeFi-1. The proteins of the invention can be human, humanized, or chimeric antibodies; further, they can be conjugated to cytotoxic agents such as chemotherapeutic drugs. The invention further relates to nucleic acids encoding the proteins of the invention. The invention yet further relates to a method for identifying an anti-CD30 antibody useful for the treatment or prevention of Hodgkin's Disease. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080317747 | RECOMBINANT ANTI-CD30 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of Hodgkin's Disease, comprising administering proteins characterized by their ability to bind to CD30, or compete with monoclonal antibodies AC10 or HeFi-1 for binding to CD30, and exert a cytostatic or cytotoxic effect on Hodgkin's disease cells in the absence of effector cells or complement. Such proteins include derivatives of monoclonal antibodies AC10 and HeFi-1. The proteins of the invention can be human, humanized, or chimeric antibodies; further, they can be conjugated to cytotoxic agents such as chemotherapeutic drugs. The invention further relates to nucleic acids encoding the proteins of the invention. The invention yet further relates to a method for identifying an anti-CD30 antibody useful for the treatment or prevention of Hodgkin's Disease. | 12-25-2008 |
Grant Sabesky, Lakeside, CA US
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| 20090276861 | System and method for effectively performing data restore/migration procedures - A system and method for effectively supporting data transfer procedures includes a source device that registers with an account server to participate in a data backup service. The source device then encrypts and stores user data onto a datacenter. The source device later may request a data transfer task from a vendor. The datacenter responsively transfers the encrypted user data to a vendor server, and an escrow server generates and sends a temporary key to the vendor server. A destination device may then utilize the temporary key to decrypt and securely store the user data onto the destination device. | 11-05-2009 |
Grant Schoenhard, San Carlos, CA US
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| 20080206321 | Oral drug delivery system - Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090023689 | Oral drug delivery system - Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090023690 | Oral drug delivery system - Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20120135072 | Oral Drug Delivery System - Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135073 | Oral Drug Delivery System - Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds. | 05-31-2012 |
Grant Serink, Edmonton CA
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| 20110195664 | WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SPA - A wireless control system is provided for remotely controlling various modules of a spa. The control system comprises a wireless interface for receiving a combination of communication signals containing control data and BLUETOOTH signals from a remote wireless device. The communication signals contain at least control data for controlling the various modules of the spa and the BLUETOOTH signals contain media data such as streaming audio data. The communication signals can be transmitted using Wi-Fi, GSM or CDMA protocols. The control system further comprises a wired interface connected to the various modules of the spa and in communication with the wireless interface. The wired interface controls the various modules of the spa in response to the control data. | 08-11-2011 |
Grant Shimamoto, Newbury Park, CA US
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| 20090130114 | WISE BINDING AGENTS AND EPITOPES - The present invention relates to binding agents for WISE, and includes for their manufacture and use. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20120003237 | WISE BINDING AGENTS AND EPITOPES - The present invention relates to binding agents for WISE, and includes for their manufacture and use. | 01-05-2012 |
Grant Simonds, Altona AU
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| 20080320158 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A method of selectively providing multimedia content to a content receiving device comprises determining whether a first content stream provided to the content receiving device meets a predetermined criterion. Responsive to determining that the first content stream does not meet the predetermined criterion, at least one other content stream which meets the predetermined criterion is selected for provision to the content receiving device. | 12-25-2008 |
Grant Simonds, Victoria AU
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| 20110129079 | RINGBACK TONE MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for detecting the presence of a ringback tone in a ringing tone comprises comparing the ringing tone to a benchmark tone so as to detect the presence of a ringback tone. Based on the comparison, a notification is provided as to whether a ringback tone is present. | 06-02-2011 |
Grant Spanhake, Annapolis, MD US
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| 20120101669 | Sail Usage Sensing System and Method - A system for collecting and analyzing sail usage data. The system has a sensor on a sail for sensing heel, vibration or tension on the sail, an RFID tag connected to the sensor, an RFID tag reader for reading data of the first parameter from the RFID tag, a memory for storing data read from the RFID tag and a processor for processing the data from the RFID tag. Data received from the sensor is processed to determine a number of hoists of the sail and an amount of time during which the sail was in a hoisted position. The data from the sensor is used to determine which tack the sailboat was on and how long it was on that tack. | 04-26-2012 |
Grant Squiers, Marshalltown, WI US
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| 20120096750 | ARTICULATING DOUBLE-SIDED GRAPHIC PANEL - A double-sided graphic panel and mechanism to retain and pivot the graphic panel for viewing of either side is disclosed. The double-sided graphic panel is attached to a mounting frame so as to permit the selective display of either side of the graphic panel but so as to retain a connection between the graphic panel and the mounting frame. | 04-26-2012 |
Grant Strelling, St. Albans GB
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| 20100235202 | IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a management system for assisting a user in the management of a complex workflow process, the system being arranged to generate and record data regarding a sequence of events occurring over time constituting the complex workflow process. The system comprises a communications server which is arranged to output to a remote user terminal, and which is also arranged to output data relating to a current event of the complex workflow process. The communications server is also arranged to receive inputted user data from the remote user terminal, relating to the current event. The system also comprises a data store for storing the complex workflow process, storing the output data relating to events of the complex workflow process and storing the inputted event-related user data in corresponding user data records. The data store also stores a set of event data rules, linked to the workflow process, that govern which output data is to be provided at each particular event of the complex workflow. In addition, the system comprises composing means, operable in accordance with the event data rules, for composing a collection of output data. The composing means being arranged to compose the collection of output data from predetermined event data, relating to a current event, from a database of predetermined event data and historical event-related user data from an appropriate user data record. | 09-16-2010 |
Grant Strover, Cornwall GB
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| 20120115378 | SURFBOARD - The present invention relates to a surfboard formed according to a longitudinal configuration of varying widths, comprising an area ( | 05-10-2012 |
Grant Sweer, Santa Clarita, CA US
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| 20080237391 | GUIDED PROJECTILE WITH POWER AND CONTROL MECHANISM - A projectile has the ability to generate and provide power to components located in two sections of the projectile which have relative rotation to each other. The projectile has a pair of generators allowing the powering of components in two sections. The projectile has a force-producing device for altering the direction of the projectile as the projectile moves along the longitudinal axis of the projectile and the relative rotational position of the force-producing device on the projectile is controlled by a generator. | 10-02-2008 |
Grant Sweer, Saugus, CA US
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| 20120091255 | SHIFT LOCK ASSEMBLY - A shift lock assembly includes a drive member carried by a drive shaft and configured to rotatably couple to a drive motor and a shift mechanism disposed between the drive member and a ground plate, the shift mechanism configured to move between a first position and a second position relative to the drive member and the ground plate. When disposed in the first position, the shift mechanism is configured to couple the drive shaft to the ground plate and decouple the drive shaft from the drive member to allow rotation of the drive member relative to the drive shaft. When disposed in the second position, the shift mechanism is configured to couple the drive shaft to the drive member and decouple the drive shaft from the ground plate to allow rotation of the drive shaft in response to rotation of the drive member. | 04-19-2012 |
Grant Templain, Dublin, CA US
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| 20090049588 | Toilet device with indicator - Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has an indicator to advise the consumer when replacement of user serviceable parts, such as the water treatment concentrate and the air treatment concentrate, is needed. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air. | 02-26-2009 |
Grant Thomas-Lepore, Newton, MA US
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| 20100169059 | Layered Personalization - A computer system includes a three-dimensional model of an object such as a piece of jewelry. The model is divided into multiple layers, each of which contains one or more components of the object. Each layer is associated with one or more attribute types, each of which is associated with a corresponding plurality of possible attribute values. The system pre-renders each layer with each possible attribute type and each possible attribute value for that type and layer. The resulting layer renderings may be combined with each other to produce personalized renderings of the entire object without the need to pre-render all possible combinations of attribute values. Responsibility for rendering the layers and the final complete object personalization may be divided between client and server in a variety of ways to increase efficiency. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110216062 | Layered Personalization - A computer system includes a three-dimensional model of an object such as a piece of jewelry. The model is divided into multiple layers, each of which contains one or more components of the object. Each layer is associated with one or more attribute types, each of which is associated with a corresponding plurality of possible attribute values. The system pre-renders each layer with each possible attribute type and each possible attribute value for that type and layer. The resulting layer renderings may be combined with each other to produce personalized renderings of the entire object without the need to pre-render all possible combinations of attribute values. Responsibility for rendering the layers and the final complete object personalization may be divided between client and server in a variety of ways to increase efficiency. | 09-08-2011 |
Grant Villavicencio, Scotts Valley, CA US
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| 20080315434 | WAFER LEVEL SURFACE PASSIVATION OF STACKABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIPS - An electrically insulative conformal coating is applied at least to the active (front) side and one or more sidewalls of the die during wafer processing. Also, a die has an electrically insulative conformal coating applied to at least the active (front) side and sidewalls. Also, assemblies include a stack of such die, electrically interconnected die-to-die; and assemblies include such a die or a stack of such die, electrically interconnected to underlying circuitry (for example in a substrate or a circuit board). | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090315174 | Semiconductor Die Separation Method - According to the invention, die shift is reduced or substantially eliminated, by cutting the wafer in two stages. In some embodiments a first wafer cutting procedure is carried out prior to thinning the wafer to the prescribed die thickness; and in other embodiments the wafer is thinned to the prescribed die thickness prior to carrying out a first wafer cutting procedure. The first wafer cutting procedure includes cutting along a first set of streets to a depth greater than the prescribed die thickness and optionally along a second set of streets to a depth less than the die thickness. The result of the first cutting procedure is an array of strips or blocks of die, each including a plurality of connected die, that are less subject to shift than are individual singulated die. In a second wafer cutting procedure the die are singulated by cutting through along the second set of streets. Subsequent to the first cutting procedure, and prior to the second cutting procedure, additional die preparation procedures that are sensitive to die shift may be carried out. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100327461 | Electrical interconnect for die stacked in zig-zag configuration - A die (or of a stack of die) is mounted over and elevated above a support, and is electrically connected to circuitry in the support. Pillars of electrically conductive material are formed on a set of bond pads at a mount side of the support, and the elevated die (or at least one die in the elevated stack of die) is electrically connected to the support, by traces of an electrically conductive material contacting interconnect pads on the die to the pillars, and through the pillars to the support. Also, tiered offset stacked die assemblies in a zig-zag configuration, in which the interconnect edges of a first (lower) tier face in a first direction, and the interconnect edges of a second (upper) tier, stacked over the first tier, face in a second direction, different from the first direction, are electrically connected to a support. Die in the first tier are electrically interconnected die-to-die, and the tier is electrically connected to a support, by traces of an electrically conductive material contacting interconnect pads on the die and a first set of bond pads on the support. Pillars of a electrically conductive material are formed on a second set of bond pads, and die in the second tier are electrically interconnected die-to-die, and the tier is electrically connected to the support, by traces of an electrically conductive material contacting interconnect pads on the die to the pillars, and through the pillars to the substrate. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110101505 | Semiconductor Die Separation Method - According to the invention, die shift is reduced or substantially eliminated, by cutting the wafer in two stages. In some embodiments a first wafer cutting procedure is carried out prior to thinning the wafer to the prescribed die thickness; and in other embodiments the wafer is thinned to the prescribed die thickness prior to carrying out a first wafer cutting procedure. The first wafer cutting procedure includes cutting along a first set of streets to a depth greater than the prescribed die thickness and optionally along a second set of streets to a depth less than the die thickness. The result of the first cutting procedure is an array of strips or blocks of die, each including a plurality of connected die, that are less subject to shift than are individual singulated die. In a second wafer cutting procedure the die are singulated by cutting through along the second set of streets. Subsequent to the first cutting procedure, and prior to the second cutting procedure, additional die preparation procedures that are sensitive to die shift may be carried out. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110147943 | WAFER LEVEL SURFACE PASSIVATION OF STACKABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIPS - An electrically insulative conformal coating is applied at least to the active (front) side and one or more sidewalls of the die during wafer processing. Also, a die has an electrically insulative conformal coating applied to at least the active (front) side and sidewalls. Also, assemblies include a stack of such die, electrically interconnected die-to-die; and assemblies include such a die or a stack of such die, electrically interconnected to underlying circuitry (for example in a substrate or a circuit board). | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120119385 | Electrical Connector Between Die Pad and Z-Interconnect for Stacked Die Assemblies - Methods for forming connectors on die pads at a wafer level of processing include forming spots of a curable electrically conductive material over die pads and extending to or over the interconnect die edge; curing the conductive material; and in a wafer cutting procedure thereafter severing the spots. Also, die pad to z-interconnect connectors formed by the methods, and shaped and dimensioned accordingly. Also, stacked die assemblies and stacked die packages containing die prepared according to the methods and having die pad to z-interconnect connectors formed by the methods and shaped and dimensioned accordingly. | 05-17-2012 |
Grant West, Granada Hills, CA US
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| 20100307350 | SPACE-SAVING IN-FLIGHT TRASH COMPACTOR - A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access. | 12-09-2010 |
Grant Yonehiro, Woodside, CA US
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| 20100183543 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF RADIATION-INDUCED NEUTROPENIA BY ADMINISTRATION OF A MULTI-PEGYLATED GRANULOCYTE COLONY STIMULATING FACTOR (G-CSF) VARIANT - The invention relates to a method for treating or preventing radiation-induced neutropenia in a patient exposed to radiation by administering to the patient a multi-PEGylated granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) variant. | 07-22-2010 |
Grant Zimmerrmann, Somerville, MA US
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| 20100173881 | COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS - The invention features methods and compositions for the treatment of immunonflammatory disorders. | 07-08-2010 |