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Gregory A. Auchter, Reading, PA US
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| 20100100058 | Micro-Vitreoretinal Trocar Blade - Embodiments of a micro-vitreoretinal trocar blade may have a top surface and a bottom surface that converge to form cutting edges. Each of the top surface and bottom surface have a large rounded apex to maximize the area of the blade. Each surface also has concave regions that may form the cutting edges. Advancing the MVR trocar blade into tissue causes the tissue to contact the apexes of the top and bottom surfaces. The apexes draw the tissue into contact with the cutting edges. The cutting edges incise the tissue such that the incision is sized to accommodate a trocar cannula. The geometry of the top surface and bottom surface ensure that the features of the blade do not protrude radially outside of the diametral envelope of the shaft. | 04-22-2010 |
Gregory A. Auxer, Glenmore, PA US
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| 20100005110 | Method of Displaying Traffic Information on a Web Page - A method of displaying traffic information on a web page is provided. The traffic information includes traffic conditions of one or more specified roads. A web browser requests a web page that includes programming code related to some traffic information. The web browser interprets the programming code and requests at least some of the traffic information from a remote site specified by the programming code. The request includes a uniform resource identifier (URI) of the remote site, and a unique identifier of the traffic information. The web browser then assembles the web page using at least some of the requested traffic information obtained from the remote site. The assembled web page displays at least some of the traffic information, including traffic conditions of the one or more specified roads. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110131597 | Data-Driven 3D Traffic Views with the View Based on User-Selected Start and End Geographical Locations - Traffic flow data representing traffic conditions on a road system is obtained. A user selects a start geographical location and an end geographical location. An animated flythrough 3D graphical map is then created and displayed beginning at the start geographical location and navigating toward the end geographical location. The traffic flow data is continuously displayed during the flythrough. | 06-02-2011 |
Gregory A. Balnoschan, Powell, OH US
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| 20100147419 | Depositor Apparatus Including Flow Meter - A depositor apparatus includes a product source, a product source, a supply manifold for receiving product from the product source and a pump that pumps product from the product source to the supply manifold. Multiple deposit valves are connected to receive product from the manifold along respective flow paths. Each flow path includes a respective flow meter that measures product flowing through the flow meter. Each flow meter may include a processor that controls opening and closing of its respective deposit valve to effect deposit of a set amount of product. The flow meters may be of a mass flow meter type. | 06-17-2010 |
Gregory A. Baxes, Littleton, CO US
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| 20100013829 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROGRESSIVE MESH STORAGE AND RECONSTRUCTION USING WAVELET-ENCODED HEIGHT FIELDS - Systems and methods are provided for progressive mesh storage and reconstruction using wavelet-encoded height fields. A method for progressive mesh storage includes reading raster height field data, and processing the raster height field data with a discrete wavelet transform to generate wavelet-encoded height fields. In another embodiment, a method for progressive mesh storage includes reading texture map data, and processing the texture map data with a discrete wavelet transform to generate wavelet-encoded texture map fields. A method for reconstructing a progressive mesh from wavelet-encoded height field data includes determining terrain blocks, and a level of detail required for each terrain block, based upon a viewpoint. Triangle strip constructs are generated from vertices of the terrain blocks, and an image is rendered utilizing the triangle strip constructs. Software products that implement these methods are provided. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100033481 | Method And System For Progressive Mesh Storage And Reconstruction Using Wavelet-Encoded Height Fields - Systems and methods are provided for progressive mesh storage and reconstruction using wavelet-encoded height fields. A method for progressive mesh storage includes reading raster height field data, and processing the raster height field data with a discrete wavelet transform to generate wavelet-encoded height fields. In another embodiment, a method for progressive mesh storage includes reading texture map data, and processing the texture map data with a discrete wavelet transform to generate wavelet-encoded texture map fields. A method for reconstructing a progressive mesh from wavelet-encoded height field data includes determining terrain blocks, and a level of detail required for each terrain block, based upon a viewpoint. Triangle strip constructs are generated from vertices of the terrain blocks, and an image is rendered utilizing the triangle strip constructs. Software products that implement these methods are provided. | 02-11-2010 |
Gregory A. Berrevoets, Skandia, MI US
Gregory A. Bohach, Moscow, ID US
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| 20090162315 | Enterotoxin gene cluster (egc) superantigens to treat malignant disease - The use of classical superantigens for treatment of cancer has resulted in a low response rates and serious toxicity in humans which is attributable, in part, to the presence of preformed superantigen specific antibodies in the plasma of treated patients. The present invention addresses this problem by providing a method for treating tumors comprising the administration of one or a plurality of egc (enterotoxin gene cluster) staphylococcal enterotoxins comprising staphylococcal enterotoxins G, I, M, N, O. These superantigens in native unmodified form can be administered intrathecally, intratumorally, intravenously to humans with advanced lung cancer while resolving pleural effusions and prolonging survival to 300% above control patients treated with talc pleurodesis. Intratumoral egc superantigens induces a significant and sustained reduction of the tumor size. In contrast to classic Sags, the egc superantigens induced minimal toxicity, are rarely associated with the presence of preformed antibodies and are used as a plurality with a broad T cell Vβ profile. Useful egc superantigen compositions for parenteral administration native egc enterotoxins, homologues, fragments and fusion proteins of native egc enterotoxins capable of activating a broad spectrum of T cells expressing T cell receptor/α motifs. T cell survival-enhancing cytokines IL-7, Il-15, Il-23 are used. together with parenteral egc SE therapy. Also disclosed is combined therapy that includes parenteral, intratumoral or intrathecal superantigen compositions in combination with (i) intratumoral low, non-toxic doses of one or more chemotherapeutic drugs or (ii) systemic chemotherapy at reduced and non-toxic doses of chemotherapeutic drugs or (iii) radiation therapy or (iv) anti-angiogenic and tyrosine kinase inhibitors. | 06-25-2009 |
Gregory A. Flurry, Austin, TX US
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| 20090024701 | Port Type Agnostic Proxy Support For Web Services Intermediaries - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed in which port type agnostic proxy support for web services intermediaries is typically provided by receiving in a web services intermediary a request for execution of a web services operation, wherein the request includes parametric information from which an endpoint for a target service that supports the operation can be identified; identifying, in dependence upon the parametric data, the endpoint for a target service that supports the operation; creating a target service request for execution of the operation on the target service; and issuing the target service request to the target service. Exemplary embodiments typically also include the return path of request-response processing: receiving in the intermediary a response from the target service; creating in the intermediary, in dependence upon the response from the target service, a response from the intermediary; and returning the response from the intermediary to the requesting client. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110161930 | MELDING OF MEDIATION FLOW SERVICE COMPONENT ARCHITECTURE (SCA) COMPONENTS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for melding mediation and adaptation modules of a service component architecture (SCA) system. A method for melding mediation and adaptation modules of an SCA system can include selecting each of a mediation module and an adaptation module in an integrated development tool executing in memory by a processor of a computer and loading respectively different descriptor files for each of the mediation module and the adaptation module. The method further can include combining descriptors from the different descriptor files into a single descriptor file for a melded module. Finally, the method can include modifying names and wiring descriptors in the single descriptor file for the melded module to account for a combination of the mediation component and the adaptation component in the melded component. | 06-30-2011 |
Gregory A. Fosnes, Redwood City, CA US
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| 20110242776 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD SENSOR MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT - Sensors modules adapted to be mounted to a motherboard under challenging conditions by using automated manufacturing processes are disclosed. A sensor module can include a sensor mounted to a sensor PCB, a connector coupled to the sensor and having a plurality of guide pins extending therefrom in a vulnerable manner, with the guide pins being adapted to be inserted into guide pin holes on an associated motherboard, and a disposable carrier adapted to hold the connector and protect the guide pins thereof prior to mounting. The disposable carrier is removed from the sensor module before the sensor module is mounted directly to a motherboard by press-fitting the guide pins into guide pin holes on the motherboard and soldering connections thereto in an automated surface mounting operation. Disposable carrier protected sensor modules can be stored and processed in a tray or tape-and-reel automated manufacturing system. | 10-06-2011 |
Gregory A. Gfesser, Waukegan, IL US
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| 20090054420 | BICYCLIC-SUBSTITUTED AMINES AS HISTAMINE-3 RECEPTOR LIGANDS - Compounds of formula (I) | 02-26-2009 |
Gregory A. Glodery, Huntington Beach, CA US
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| 20080227382 | Ceiling Vent Air Diverter - A ceiling air duct diverter system comprising a box like housing with side walls and having an open top and at least one open side to divert air flow and a means for affixing the open top near a ceiling air vent. | 09-18-2008 |
Gregory A. Guederian, Naples, FL US
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| 20090125113 | HYBRID GLENOID FOR SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY - Glenoid prosthesis with a hybrid design (combining both peg and keel designs), and surgical methods for reconstitution of a shoulder joint. The hybrid design combines both peg and keel components into one device. The hybrid glenoid component of a shoulder prosthesis includes an oval body having a concave lateral articulating surface and an opposing convex medial surface. The medial surface is provided with a plurality of pegs and a single inferior protrusion. The pegs are used to attain both a superior location as well as a central location. The inferior protrusion provides stability in the superior-to-inferior translation of the humeral head, as well as rotational articulation of the same. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090156903 | ARTICULATING HOOK ELEVATOR AND ARTHROSCOPIC METHOD FOR USING SAME - An articulating hook elevator for manipulating tissue during arthroscopic procedures. The articulating hook elevator comprises a shaft, a proximal end, and a distal end provided with an articulating paddle. The hook may be actuated by a switch and can articulate into a standard tip for traditional manipulation of tissue, or into a rotated or articulated position. In this manner, effective manipulation and retraction of tissue from the surgical site without tissue collapse may be achieved, allowing a surgeon to better visualize the internal condition of the arthroscopic site and speed up the overall procedure. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100125297 | AC JOINT REPAIR USING SUTURE BUTTON GRAFT CONSTRUCT AND METHOD OF SURGERY - Apparatus and methods for fixation of bone to bone, or soft tissue to bone. The apparatus comprises two fixation devices (for example, two buttons) joined by a biologic material (for example, a graft or tendon). Each fixation device is provided with at least one opening that allows the passage of the flexible material attached to the biologic material. The button may be formed, for example, of metal, PEEK or PLLA. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100262153 | PARALLEL DRILL GUIDE - A parallel drill guide and system which maintains contact on the bone at various angles. The parallel drill guide comprises a fixed sleeve and a parallel, axially slidable, sleeve for guiding the insertion of two parallel wires or pins into bone at any angle while maintaining contact between the bone and the guide. The drill guide is also provided with a locking mechanism that locks the slidable sleeve into position at any lateral distance relative to the fixed sleeve, using a novel off-axis locking device. | 10-14-2010 |
Gregory A. Haunhorst, Monclova, OH US
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| 20100269933 | INTERLOCK SYSTEM FOR VALVE COUPLING - A fluid coupling includes a body defining a passageway, a valve member that is selectively movable between a closed position and an open position, and an interface at which the body is connectable to a complementary coupling. An interlock system is configured to permit movement of the valve member from the closed position to the open position when the complementary coupling is connected to the body at the interface, and to prevent movement of the valve member from the closed position to the open position when the complementary coupling is not connected to the body at the interface. | 10-28-2010 |
Gregory A. Hively, Grove City, OH US
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| 20100251652 | Vibration Isolation Mounting Clip - A vibration isolating mounting clip which is used to mount a furring channel to a mounting surface, which is then further loaded with a finishing substrate via the furring channel consists of a resilient bent metal strip. The resilient bent metal strip has a first end and an opposing second end, and a transition portion shaped to fit the furring channel. Through different aspects of the invention either the first end, or the first and second end is mounted to the mounting surface. The resilient bent metal strip has a stiffness and shape such that when the furring channel is positioned in the resilient bent metal strip, and the resilient bent metal strip is mounted to the mounting surface, and a finishing substrate is loaded on the furring channel, the furring channel does not contact the mounting surface. Between the ends of the resilient bent metal strip, and the furring channel, are one to several bends, towards and away from the mounting surface to achieve the desired resiliency. | 10-07-2010 |
Gregory A. Ilvento, Eatontown, NJ US
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| 20110051241 | ANTI-FOG SCREEN AND METHODS - The present invention is directed to removable and collapsible moisture blocking screens that inhibit moisture from condensing on a surface when steam is present. The screens include a shaped vinyl film adapted to releasably contact a surface, a fabric component secured around a periphery of the film, and a flexible perimeter of fixed length having two attached ends, which perimeter is encased at least substantially within the fabric and is disposed around at least a substantial portion of the periphery of the film. Methods of inhibiting steam from accumulating on a surface are also described. | 03-03-2011 |
Gregory A. Jean-Baptiste, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20090106606 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AND ISOLATING CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK PERMANENT DOMINANT STATES - Detection of a permanent dominant state on a Controller Area Network node, occurring nearly simultaneously with development of the state, is used to the node from the network. Detection is independent of the application environment. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110210605 | Methods and Circuits for Controlling a Battery Disconnect Switch - Redundant power supplies and redundant channels of communication maximize the probability that a controller will trigger a battery disconnect switch to open when commanded to do so. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110210841 | System and Method for Indirect Indication of Tire Pressure Loss - A method of indirect tire pressure monitoring for indicating when a pneumatic tire on a wheel at one end of a motor vehicle axle is underpressurized relative to a pneumatic tire on a wheel at an opposite end of the axle while the vehicle is being driven on a road surface. ABS wheel sensors are used as inputs to a devoted processor for indirect tire pressure monitoring. | 09-01-2011 |
Gregory A. Johnson, Camarillo, CA US
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| 20090065713 | Variable-ratio neutron-gamma ray source - A variable-ratio neutron-gamma ray source comprises a neutron generator, a shield, a collimator, and an external gamma target. The neutron generator generates neutrons and the shield reduces external radiation exposure. The collimator collimates the neutrons into a neutron beam that traverses the shield. The external gamma target generates a dual neutron-gamma ray beam from the neutron beam, wherein the dual neutron-gamma ray beam has a variable neutron-gamma ratio as a function of a thickness of the external gamma target. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090067574 | Neutron-gamma ray tomography - A neutron-gamma ray tomography system comprises a source, a detector array, and an image processor. The source illuminates an object with a dual neutron-gamma ray beam. The detector array characterizes neutron and gamma ray attenuation in the object. The image processor generates tomography as a function of the neutron and gamma ray attenuation. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100123107 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR MODERATED NUCLEAR FUEL - A nuclear fuel composition includes a transuranic fuel and a neutron moderator mixed with transuranic fuel. The neutron moderator includes at least one of hafnium or zirconium. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100252245 | Nano-particle wave heat pipe - A heat transfer tube includes a container, a cavity within the container, a substantially homogeneous nanoparticle powder located within the cavity, and a gas. The cavity is in a partial vacuum state. The nanoparticle powder includes a material in a solid state capable of substantially freely emitted and reabsorbing a gas as a function of temperature, such as a hydrate, hydride, or other material. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110138811 | SOLAR RECEIVER AND SOLAR POWER SYSTEM HAVING COATED CONDUIT - A solar receiver device includes a metal conduit and a glass container disposed around the metal conduit such that there is a space between the glass container and the conduit. A coating is disposed on the metal conduit and has a composition that includes at least one element from silicon, titanium, aluminum, barium, and samarium. | 06-16-2011 |
Gregory A. Kirkos, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100067085 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ACTUATING A MOVEABLE MINIATURE PLATFORM - Presented herein are systems, methods and devices relating to miniature actuatable platform systems. According to one embodiment, the systems, methods, and devices relate to controllably actuated miniature platform assemblies including a miniature mirror. | 03-18-2010 |
Gregory A. Kleese, Northfield, MN US
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| 20100329324 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR QUALIFICATION OF UPDATE OF CLOCK RECOVERY AND EQUALIZATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for CDR and equalization update qualification. A block of received data comprising a plurality of multiple tone patterns is processed. Equalization adaptation and/or updates to a timing recovery process can be selectively disabled if one or more of the multiple tone patterns exceed a corresponding predefined threshold. | 12-30-2010 |
Gregory A. Kobussen, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20100016464 | DENTAL COMPOSITIONS WITH NATURAL TOOTH FLUORESCENCE - The invention features a dental composition containing a polycyclic aromatic compound, such as 2-ethyl 9,10-dimethoxy anthracene (EDMOA), in an amount that provides the composition with fluorescence mimicking that of natural teeth. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100089286 | DENTAL FILLER AND METHODS - A dental filler is disclosed. The filler is produced by admixing a metal oxide sol and a water-soluble organic binder; drying said mixed sol into a dried product; and calcining said dried product; wherein said filler is a substantially amorphous cluster. The filler can be mixed into a hardenable resin to provide radiopaque dental materials having desirable strength and aesthetic character. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100297588 | DENTAL COMPOSITIONS WITH NATURAL TOOTH FLUORESCENCE AND METHODS - Hardenable dental compositions which include a fluorescent diether terephthalate and a resin system, such that when hardened, the compositions have a natural tooth fluorescence, methods of making the compositions, and dental articles made from the compositions are disclosed. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110200971 | Dental Compositions with Fluorescent Pigment - The invention features a dental composition containing a fluorescent organic pigment, e.g. a hydroxyl substituted aryl guanamine an or a fluorescent compound encapsulated in a thermo plastic or thermo set polymer, in an amount that provides the composition with fluorescence resembling that of natural teeth. | 08-18-2011 |
Gregory A. Kohienberg, Meriden, CT US
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| 20100180571 | MODULATING FLOW THROUGH GAS TURBINE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - A gas turbine engine system includes a fan bypass passage in a cooling passage having an inlet that receives a bleed flow from the fan bypass passage and an outlet that discharges the bleed flow into the fan bypass passage. A nozzle having a variable cross-sectional area controls an airflow within the fan bypass passage. The bleed flow outlet is placed such that moving the nozzle to change the variable cross-sectional area controls an amount of the bleed flow through the cooling passage. | 07-22-2010 |
Gregory A. Konishi, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20100197557 | SHEAR-THINNING, DISPENSABLE LIQUID ABRASIVE CLEANSER WITH IMPROVED SOIL REMOVAL, RINSEABILITY AND PHASE STABILITY - An improved liquid abrasive cleanser is described that shows greatly improved soil removal performance along with improved rinsing characteristics. The improved cleanser is comprised of abrasives, at least one surfactant, an associative polymer thickener, a pH adjusting agent and water. The compositions of the present invention show pseudo-plastic rheology in that they shear thin upon dispensing through a bottle closure, but re-thicken on hard surfaces to provide vertical cling. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110071069 | SHEAR-THINNING, DISPENSABLE LIQUID ABRASIVE CLEANSER WITH IMPROVED SOIL REMOVAL, RINSEABILITY AND PHASE STABILITY - An improved liquid abrasive cleanser is described that shows greatly improved soil removal performance along with improved rinsing characteristics. The improved cleanser is comprised of abrasives, silica, at least one surfactant, an associative polymer thickener, a pH adjusting agent and water. The compositions of the present invention show pseudo-plastic rheology in that they shear thin upon dispensing through a bottle closure, but re-thicken on hard surfaces to provide vertical cling. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110180101 | MULTI-SURFACE ACIDIC BATHROOM CLEANING SYSTEM - A multi-surface bathroom cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all bathroom surfaces from all angles, especially under the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an acid/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110180619 | FOAMING HYPOCHLORITE CLEANING SYSTEM - A foaming hypochlorite cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all hard-to-reach surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up underneath the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an alkaline hypochlorite and anionic surfactant composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle. | 07-28-2011 |
Gregory A. Kopia, Hillsborough, NJ US
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| 20090204204 | Drug/Drug Deliver Systems For The Prevention And Treatment Of Vascular Disease - A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia following percutaneous transluminal coronary angiography. The local delivery of the drugs or agents provides for increased effectiveness and lower systemic toxicity. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100268329 | Drug/Drug Delivery Systems For The Prevention And Treatment Of Vascular Disease - A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia following percutaneous transluminal coronary angiography. The local delivery of the drugs or agents provides for increased effectiveness and lower systemic toxicity. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110177152 | Drug/Drug Delivery Systems For The Prevention And Treatment Of Vascular Disease - A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia following percutaneous transluminal coronary angiography. The local delivery of the drugs or agents provides for increased effectiveness and lower systemic toxicity. | 07-21-2011 |
Gregory A. Korf, Midland, MI US
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| 20110300336 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING STRIPS TO SURFACES - A method of applying a strip to a surface is disclosed. The strip is laid out spaced apart from a path guide. The path guide is referenced with least two longitudinally spaced apart reference guides to guide an applicator transversely spaced from the reference guides over the strip. The strip is lifted upstream of the applicator with a strip guide longitudinally spaced from the applicator to space the strip from the surface. Heat is applied to at least one of the strip or the surface in a location longitudinally between the applicator and the strip guide. The applicator is moved along the strip to apply pressure to the strip against the surface to bond the strip to the surface. A related apparatus for applying a strip to a surface is also disclosed. | 12-08-2011 |
Gregory A. Korynta, Louisville, KY US
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| 20090005623 | Solid Phosphoric Acid With Controlled Porosity - The present invention relates to a solid phosphoric acid catalyst and a process for conversion of hydrocarbons using a solid phosphoric acid catalyst. The solid phosphoric acid catalyst comprises silicon orthophosphate, and has a silicon orthophosphate to silicon pyrophosphate ratio of at least about 5:1. The total pore volume of the solid phosphoric acid catalyst is at least about 0.17 cm | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100069692 | Solid Phosphoric Acid with controlled porosity - The present invention relates to a solid phosphoric acid catalyst and a process for conversion of hydrocarbons using a solid phosphoric acid catalyst. The solid phosphoric acid catalyst comprises silicon orthophosphate, and has a silicon orthophosphate to silicon pyrophosphate ratio of at least about 5:1. The total pore volume of the solid phosphoric acid catalyst is at least about 0.17 cm | 03-18-2010 |
Gregory A. Lillegard, Menonomee Falls, WI US
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| 20100184400 | Localized Personal Emergency Response System - A personal emergency response system oriented to mobile individuals uses cell phones or other wireless devices as sources of an emergency indicating signal. A personal profile associated with that signal can be evaluated, along with location information to determine which emergency device(s) should be activated and which local messages should be produced to alert other individuals in the area as to the existence of an emergency. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100185114 | Electrode Placement for Remote Monitoring - A method of placing ECG electrodes in an environment where persons of limited training are available includes making a trial placement of the electrodes. Then, testing the electrodes and evaluating signals from the electrodes as a result of the testing. Verbal or visual feedback can be provided to the person placing the electrodes so that placed electrodes could be adjusted as needed. | 07-22-2010 |
Gregory A. Lochkovic, Conover, NC US
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| 20100054680 | Optical fiber assemblies for fiber to the subscriber applications - Disclosed are spools, fiber optic assemblies, and methods for use with a lashing machine or other suitable deployment for routing the fiber optic cable toward the subscriber allowing the craft to quickly and easily deploy the fiber optic cable in the field. The fiber optic assemblies may include a spool, at least one fiber optic cable disposed on the spool, and a fiber optic connector. In one embodiment, the spool includes a first spool flange and a second spool flange that include notches that overlap at angular positions for allowing the spooling of fiber optic cable off the same. In another embodiment, the fiber optic connector is attached to the spool for plug and play connectivity of the spool. In other embodiments, a splitter may be attached to the spool for splitting the optical signal. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110222826 | STRAIN-RELEIF MEMBER AND FIBER OPTIC DROP CABLE ASSEMBLY USING SAME - A strain-relief member having a body formed from a block copolymer and designed for use in a fiber optic drop cable assembly. The body has a central channel and a cylindrical connector-end portion sized to surround an end-portion of a connector. The body also has a tapered cable-end portion sized to surround an end portion of a fiber optic cable that connects to the connector and that has a preferential bend axis. The strain-relief member is configured to limit an amount of strain in the strength components to less than 0.041 when subjected to flex and proof testing. A fiber optic drop cable assembly that has a fiber optic cable with a preferential bend axis and that employs the strain-relief member is also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
Gregory A. Ludgate, Williamson, NY US
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| 20100213666 | MEDIA TRANSPORT DEVICE WITH VACUUM-CONTROLLED POSITIONING - Disclosed are embodiments of a machine which transports and processes print media. The machine incorporates a vacuum chamber within a print media transport device in order to maintain a print medium at a uniform predetermined distance from a print media processing device, such as an image printing device (e.g., an inkjet printer), an image scanning device, or a spectrophotometer). In one embodiment the vacuum chamber is located within a roller that transports print media past the processing device. In another embodiment the vacuum chamber is located on an opposite side of a belt that transports print media past the processing device. In each of the embodiments the size of the vacuum chamber opening, which defines the vacuum area on the transport device, and also the amount of vacuum pressure may be selectively adjusted depending upon the size and weight, respectively, of the print medium being processed. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100320677 | SEGMENTED RIGID PLATE BELT TRANSPORT WITH A HIGH MOTION QUALITY DRIVE MECHANISM - A vacuum transport includes a segmented, rigid or solid articulated belt combined with a vacuum plenum in each segment of the belt. Using a rigid segmented belt with a vacuum plenum connected to each segmented belt section eliminates ordinarily encountered drag friction in conventional vacuum transports by reducing the force necessary to move the belt with media thereon while simultaneously improving the motion quality of the move by driving the articulated rigid belt from the top side of the belt in a flat section. | 12-23-2010 |
Gregory A. Lyaker, Richmond, VA US
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| 20080283067 | VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS FOR PRODUCING A TOBACCO ROD WITH A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL TUBE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH - A method for making cigarettes comprising feeding tubing piece-by-piece to a vertical duct by opening and closing-timing gate operated by cam, accelerating tubing down to the vertical duct, with the help of vertical accelerator belts until the tubing becomes captured into the hopper holder, picking the tubing with an articulate tubing holder located on a transferring drum, lowering to the garniture, and releasing the tubing under the registration lagged-belt. | 11-20-2008 |
Gregory A. Mahloch, Omaha, NE US
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| 20110041830 | Convection Oven Fan - A fan that hangs onto a rack of oven or attached to the side of the oven in one or more means. The fan will circulate the air inside of any cooking apparatus causing a convection effect. The fan can either be powered by mechanical means such as a wind up spring, a battery or power outlet. The power source can be either be attached to fan or can be powered by a cord with the battery outside the oven. | 02-24-2011 |
Gregory A. Majcher, Broadview Heights, OH US
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| 20110202688 | MACRO FUNCTION BLOCK FOR ENCAPSULATING DEVICE-LEVEL EMBEDDED LOGIC - The present invention provides techniques for encapsulating device-level embedded logic into user-defined instructions using configuration software. More specifically, the disclosed embodiments enable add-on instructions for device configuration embedded logic. Programming interfaces specific to an application or device may be combined into a single instruction as a reusable Macro component that may be reused in the same or different applications or devices. | 08-18-2011 |
Gregory A. Mckaskle, Austin, TX US
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| 20110029955 | Integrated Data Viewer - System and method for recording and displaying data associated with a program executing a program. Data associated with the program is displayed in a first instance of a graphical user interface (GUI) element. The data are saved one or more times during or after execution of the program in response to input, including saving information regarding the GUI element. The saved data are then displayed in a second instance of the GUI element in response to user input invoking display of the saved data, based on the saved information regarding the GUI element. | 02-03-2011 |
Gregory A. Mignery, Naperville, IL US
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| 20100210819 | Biosensors to measure InsP3 concentration in living cells - Phosphoinositides participate in many signaling cascades via phospholipase C stimulation, which hydrolyzes phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate, producing second messengers diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (InsP | 08-19-2010 |
Gregory A. Mulhollan, Austin, TX US
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| 20110201244 | Method for resurrecting negative electron affinity photocathodes after exposure to an oxidizing gas - A method by which negative electron affinity photocathodes ( | 08-18-2011 |
Gregory A. Mulhollan, Dripping Springs, TX US
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| 20090322222 | Robust activation method for negative electron affinity photocathodes - A method by which photocathodes ( | 12-31-2009 |
Gregory A. Nestico, Canton, MI US
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| 20090266858 | GLOVE BOX DOOR TETHERED UTILITY HOOK - A glove box and utility hook assembly for a motor vehicle. The assembly includes a tether having one end secured to a hook member and another end secured to a portion defining a glove box, such that the hook member is moveable between a stowed position located within the glove box and a use position located outside of the glove box. The hook member includes a lip portion for retaining and suspending items within a vehicle. | 10-29-2009 |
Gregory A. Ornoski, Teaneck, NJ US
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| 20110174328 | Ergonomic Mascara Applicator - An ergonomic applicator is provided for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes. The applicator comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned at an obtuse angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The handle being suitable dimensioned for holding between the thumb and fingers without rotation of the handle. The head portion having at its distal end means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to the eyelashes on contact therewith, such as but not limited to, bristles, projections, indentations fins, tines, Velcro, teeth, grooves, sponges and flocked surfaces. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110297174 | Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator for applying a cosmetic composition comprising an applicator element. The applicator element may be elongated along a longitudinal axis. The applicator has a first portion and a second portion separateable from the first portion and capable of moving independently from the first portion along the longitudinal axis. The first and/or second portions of the applicator element include means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to an integument on contact therewith. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110299913 | Partially Extendable Hair Brush - A grooming device comprising a grooming element. The grooming element may be elongated along a longitudinal axis. The grooming device has a first portion and a second portion separateable from the first portion and capable of moving independently from the first portion along the longitudinal axis. The first and/or second portions of the grooming element include means engaging keratin fibers or for improving the aesthetic appearance of keratin fibers. | 12-08-2011 |
Gregory A. Ouzounian, Castro Valley, CA US
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| 20100332545 | Computerized Hazardous Material Response Tool - A computer-based method and apparatus for identifying hazardous materials based on observable physical properties and signs and systems of exposure to the hazardous materials. The observable physical properties are obtained by preprocessing plain language data to obtain normalized descriptors and modifiers pertaining to a plurality of properties and signs and symptoms. The normalized descriptors and signs and symptoms are presented to a user in lists for comparison with a sample in the field. Once a material is identified, information can be obtained from the apparatus which is necessary for response to an incident involving the hazardous material. The preferred embodiments of the invention are particularly useful to responders to a hazardous waste incident. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110191307 | Computerized Hazardous Material Response Tool - A computer-based method and apparatus for identifying hazardous materials based on observable physical properties and signs and systems of exposure to the hazardous materials. The observable physical properties are obtained by preprocessing plain language data to obtain normalized descriptors and modifiers pertaining to a plurality of properties and signs and symptoms. The normalized descriptors and signs and symptoms are presented to a user in lists for comparison with a sample in the field. Once a material is identified, information can be obtained from the apparatus which is necessary for response to an incident involving the hazardous material. The preferred embodiments of the invention are particularly useful to responders to a hazardous waste incident. | 08-04-2011 |
Gregory A. Petsko, Belmont, MA US
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| 20100152125 | Compositions And Methods For The Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prevention Of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And Related Neurological Diseases - One aspect of the invention relates to a method of treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease, comprising the step of administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of the formation of advanced glycation end products. Another aspect of the invention relates to a proteasome activity-based screening assay to select compounds which may be useful for treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease, and the materials used therein. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to molecules, and methods of use thereof, which bind at or adjacent to SOD-I Trp32, including molecules that bind in a site adjacent to SOD-I Trp32 whether or not it is oxidized, for treating or preventing neurodegenerative disease. | 06-17-2010 |
Gregory A. Piccionelli, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090307504 | Method, Apparatus, and System for Managing, Reviewing, Comparing and Detecting Data on a Wide Area Network - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a data management system, apparatus and process for uniquely identifying and protecting data. In preferred embodiments, the data management system comprises a data management server, a key generator, a source print generator and a source print detector. In some preferred embodiments, the data management system further comprises a data embedding system. Keys are created by the data management system for application to source files to create a fingerprint for the source file. The fingerprint is compared to unknown files to identify uses of the source file. | 12-10-2009 |
Gregory A. Rincker, Wichita, KS US
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| 20090020652 | WING LEADING EDGE HAVING VORTEX GENERATORS - An arrangement of devices as well as a method for improving the aerodynamics of an aircraft wing are disclosed. In embodiments, a plurality of vortex generators are attached in span-wise alignment on an deice boot along the wing's leading edge. The vortex generators are, in embodiments, constructed of a flexible material such that they are able to be expanded along with the boot during inflation and deflation thus mechanically involving the aerodynamic devices in the ice-shedding process. | 01-22-2009 |
Gregory A. Sandels, Buford, GA US
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| 20100284656 | Short profile optical connector - A connector that enables fiber optic cables to terminate at equipment in cabinets having little space available for cable routing, without over bending. The construction includes a connector housing, and a yoke including a collar joined to a rear end of the housing. A tubular cable bend limiter is fixed at one end to the collar and the limiter directs a cable containing one or more bend insensitive fibers through a bend of, e.g., 90 degrees, between the collar and the opposite end of the limiter with a fiber bend radius of less than one inch (25.4 mm). If the limiter creates a fiber bend radius of 0.300 inch (7.62 mm), the distance between the front of the connector and the cable after bending may be as little as 1.26 inches (32 mm), allowing the cable and connector to be routed and terminated in limited space without impairing performance. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110229085 | SIMPLEX CONNECTORS FOR MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER CABLES - An optical fiber cable connector includes a ferrule subassembly, in which a ferrule is mounted into a receptacle including a barrel section having a flange at its base. The ferrule subassembly is loaded into an enclosure having a plug housing at its lead end. The plug housing is configured to provide a connection between an endface of a multicore fiber mounted into the ferrule and a corresponding surface in a mating socket. A collar is rotatably mounted onto the barrel section of the ferrule subassembly such that it butts up against the flange. The collar has an opening that fits around the barrel section, and an outer perimeter that fits into a receiving cavity with the plug housing. The ferrule, receptacle, receptacle barrel section, mounted multicore fiber, enclosure, and plug housing have a common longitudinal axis. As a result, the ferrule, receptacle, receptacle barrel section, and mounted multicore fiber are continuously rotatable with respect to the enclosure and plug housing, thereby enabling a precise rotational alignment of the multicore fiber within the enclosure. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110229086 | MULTIFIBER CONNECTORS FOR MULTICORE OPTICAL FIBER CABLES - Structures and techniques are described relating to the alignment of multicore fibers within a multifiber connector. These structures and techniques include: multicore fibers having a number of different shapes, including, for example, circular, elliptical, D-shaped, double D-shaped, and polygonal; multifiber ferrules, having a plurality of fiber guide holes therein of various shapes; alignment fixtures for aligning multicore fibers within multifiber ferrules; and various multicore fiber alignment techniques. | 09-22-2011 |
Gregory A. Sandoe, Clearwater, FL US
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| 20090113335 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM USER INTERFACE - A dialysis system includes a dialysis instrument including a pump actuator; a disposable dialysis fluid carrying set including a pump chamber operable with the pump actuator; and a graphical user interface including a selection highlighting input device and a selection entering input device, the selection highlighting input device configured to enable a user to perform each of: (i) screen navigation selection; (ii) parameter selection including at least one parameter related to the pump actuator and pump chamber; and (iii) value selection including at least one value related to the pump actuator and pump chamber. | 04-30-2009 |
Gregory A. Sbroglia, Farmington Hills, MI US
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| 20080288146 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND REDUCING HIGH DRIVELINE TORSIONAL LEVELS IN AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSIONS - The present disclosure provides systems and methods to detect and reduce any high driveline torsional levels, such as due to the cylinder deactivation in variable displacement system engines or aggressive lock-up strategies for fuel efficiency, in automobile transmissions. The present disclosure utilizes a controller in an automobile to operate a computationally thrifty method for quickly detecting noise and vibration disturbances in the transmission. This quick detection enables fuel economic calibrations that aggressively reduce the disturbances by controlling slip in a launch device of the transmission. As problem disturbances arise, they are detected before occupants notice objectionable behavior. Once detected, the disturbances are reduced, such as by increasing launch device slip, which effectively intercepts the objectionable disturbances before they are transferred through the entire drivetrain. The present disclosure can also apply to launch devices in Dual Clutch Transmissions and Electronically-controlled Manual Transmissions. | 11-20-2008 |
Gregory A. Serhiyenko, Kiev UA
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| 20100285330 | Vapor Deposition of Dissimilar Materials - A method for depositing a first material on a substrate includes providing the substrate in a deposition chamber. A molten body is formed between the substrate and a source of the first material by melting one or more second materials. A flow of the first material is passed through the molten body and from the molten body to the substrate as a vapor flow. An essentially non-expending portion of the molten body comprises an alloy having a melting temperature below a melting temperature of the first material. | 11-11-2010 |
Gregory A. Shteyngarts, Solon, OH US
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| 20090172023 | DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE AND RELATED METHODS - A method, system, and interface for managing data in a manufacturing enterprise that provides a visual indication of projected results of currant activities. Method includes collecting multi-dimensional data comprising planned values and dynamically updated actual values, processing the values, projecting future events based on records of present and past events and comparison between the planned values and the processed actual values, and displaying an extrapolated status report indicating discrepancies between the planned values and the actual values. The system includes the interface comprising dynamically updated two-dimensional graphic display, a first dimension attribute corresponding to a preset interval of first dimension value from a present first dimension value onward, an array of second dimension attributes, sets of feature attributes that are associated with the second dimension attributes and presented as data in graphic or alphanumeric forms. The sets are located substantially within boundaries of the second dimension attributes. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100269252 | BATHTUB COVER - A cover for a bathtub includes a base and wall that extends from the base. The wall defines an interior space and includes a plurality of wall segments. A panel is connected to the wall and closes an end of the interior space. The panel is adapted to engage the bathtub and has a plurality of pockets for protecting the bathtub. | 10-28-2010 |
Gregory A. Slepecki, Moon Township, PA US
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| 20100122448 | Method and System of Affixing a Plaque to a Solid Surface - A method and system of affixing a plaque to a solid surface is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one opening in a face of the solid surface and inserting a plaque support into the at least one opening. The plaque support includes a body defining a passageway therethrough and having a first end and a second end. The first end has a flange portion. Further, at least one outer tab member extends radially outward toward the first end and at least one inner tab member extends radially inward toward the second end. The outer tab member engages the solid surface upon insertion of the plaque support into the at least one opening. The method and system further include providing the plaque with at least one installation fastener. The at least one installation fastener is inserted into the passageway of the plaque support, such that the at least one inner tab member engages the at least one installation fastener. | 05-20-2010 |
Gregory A. Smith, Sammamish, WA US
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| 20100069877 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO DISPENSE HPC-BASED VISCOUS LIQUIDS INTO POROUS SUBSTRATES, E.G., CONTINUOUS WEB-BASED PROCESS - Systems and methods are provided for dispensing compositions comprising sols, sol-forming compounds, or highly viscous compositions into porous substrates. In some embodiments, the porous substrates are elements of transdermal delivery devices. In some embodiments, the highly viscous compositions comprise alkylcellulose ethers, or derivatives thereof, in particular, hydroxypropyl cellulose. Such may be useful in continuous web-based manufacturing processes. | 03-18-2010 |
Gregory A. Sotzing, Mansfield, CT US
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| 20110233532 | FORMATION OF CONJUGATED POLYMERS FOR SOLID-STATE DEVICES - Disclosed herein is a facile process for the formation of conjugated polymers inside or outside assembled solid-state devices. One process generally involves applying a voltage to a device comprising at least two electrodes, a combination of an electrolyte composition and a electroactive monomer disposed between the electrodes, and a potential source in electrical connection with the at least two electrodes; wherein the applying voltage polymerizes the electroactive monomer into a conjugated polymer. Also disclosed are electrochromic articles prepared from the process and solid-state devices comprising a composite of an electrolyte composition and a conjugated polymer. | 09-29-2011 |
Gregory A. Sotzing, Mansfield Center, CT US
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| 20110168951 | THERMALLY STABLE CONDUCTING POLYMERS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed herein are thermally stable conducting polymers prepared by template polymerization of a conducting monomer in the presence of a sulfonated poly(amic acid). The resulting conducting polymer-sulfonated poly(amic acid) complex can be thermally converted to a conducting polymer-sulfonated poly(imide) complex having high thermal stability and high conductivity. Also disclosed are articles prepared from the thermally stable conducting polymer. | 07-14-2011 |
Gregory A. Stelmasik, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20080198600 | Light emitting diode lighting assembly - A light emitting diode lighting assembly includes a display unit and lighting assemblies. The display unit includes a left vertical support on a left side, a right vertical support on a right side, and a front portion. The first lighting assembly is operatively connected to the left vertical support proximate the front portion and includes a first plurality of light emitting diodes and a first reflector. The second lighting assembly is operatively connected to the right vertical support proximate the front portion and includes a second plurality of light emitting diodes and a second reflector. The first reflector directs light from the first plurality of light emitting diodes toward the right side and the front portion and the second reflector directs light from the second plurality of light emitting diodes toward the left side and the front portion to uniformly illuminate contents of the display unit proximate the front portion. | 08-21-2008 |
Gregory A. Steube, St. Charles, MO US
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| 20080269693 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL MEDICAL ACCESS DEVICE - A medical access device is provided including a syringe needle having a proximal end and a distal end configured for percutaneous use; and a deployable safety shield supportable relative to the syringe needle. The safety shield includes a body portion configured to selectively receive the syringe needle. The body portion has a distal end defining a nose member, wherein the body portion is movable between an uncovered position where the distal end of the syringe needle is exposed and a covered position wherein the syringe needle is shielded and the nose member extends beyond the distal end of the syringe needle to establish a blunt penetration tip for the medical access device. When the body portion is in the covered position the nose member defines a passage into the syringe needle. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20100298739 | Multifunctional Medical Access Device - A medical access device is provided including a syringe needle and a safety shield supportable on the syringe needle. The safety shield includes a pair of spaced legs each having a distal segment and a proximal segment, each of the proximal segments having a proximal end fixed with respect to the syringe needle and a distal end hingedly attached to the distal segment at a hinge member, each proximal segment including a camming surface. The safety shield also includes a nose member connected to a distal end of each distal segment of the pair of spaced legs. The safety shield also includes a trigger being movable to move the camming member into engagement with the camming surfaces of the proximal segments to effect movement of the legs between a first position and a second position. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100331726 | Medical Device with Incorporated Disinfecting Wipe and Method of Using Same - A medical device including a barrel having an open first end and capable of supporting a needle at a second end of the barrel is provided and includes a lid releasably adhered to and overlying the open first end of the barrel in a fluid tight manner; and a pad secured to a surface of the lid such that the pad is disposed within a cavity of the barrel when the lid is adhered to the barrel, wherein the pad comprises a disinfecting solution. | 12-30-2010 |
Gregory A. Stievenart, Peoria, IL US
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| 20090201250 | JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED MACHINE CONTROL - A joystick assembly that provides enhanced operator control and stability during rough operation by being primarily rotatable about a vertical axis of a clockspring. The joystick assembly also includes a palm support that is associated with the clockspring via a clamp in the lower housing of the palm support. Further, the joystick assembly has an interface device that includes at least one input device that is conveniently actuated by an operator's thumb. | 08-13-2009 |
Gregory A. Tatarka, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20100026958 | Fitting Method for Multifocal Lenses - The invention provides methods for fitting multifocal contact lenses that are less time consuming and result in more successful fittings than conventional methods. | 02-04-2010 |
Gregory A. Williby, St. Johns, FL US
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| 20080285019 | INTERFEROMETRY TESTING OF LENSES, AND SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SAME - Modified MZ (Mach-Zender) interferometers preferably are utilized to analyze the transmitted, aspherical wavefront of an ophthalmic lens by mounting the lens in a cuvette having a rotatable carousel that can hold multiple lenses. Fresh, temperature controlled, saline solution is circulated about the lenses, and the cuvette is positioned in a vertical test arm of the interferometer configuration. Reverse raytracing preferably is utilized to remove aberrations induced into the wavefront as it is imaged from immediately behind the lens to the detector of the interferometer. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20110228226 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO OBTAIN CLINICAL OPHTHALMIC HIGH ORDER OPTICAL ABERRATIONS - An apparatus and method to improve the prescribing of customized ophthalmic corrections which contain higher order aberration. The apparatus enables the subjective measurement of higher order aberrations such as spherical aberration which can be used as part of the prescription for customized ophthalmic corrections. | 09-22-2011 |
Gregory A. Wilzbach, Santa Clarita, CA US
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| 20090277295 | INTERACTIVE INTERFACE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR AMUSEMENT AND THEME PARK RIDES - A ride vehicle for use in amusement park rides with interactive game or show equipment. A vehicle body is included with a passenger seat and an interactive device operable by a passenger to interact with the interactive game. A mounting assembly is provided in or on vehicle body and is configured for pivotally mounting the interactive device on the vehicle body. The mounting assembly may be adapted such as with a cam or guide plate to rotate or otherwise position the interactive device through a range of positions at varying distances from the seat. Further, A passenger restraint assembly is provided and is used to determine a size of the passenger in the seat. The passenger restraint is linked to the mounting assembly to drive the mounting assembly so as to place the interactive device at a passenger-use position that is selected based on the defined size of the passenger. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100053029 | MOBILE PROJECTED SETS - One particular implementation of the present invention may take the form of a mobile set configured to include one or more projection devices to display a media presentation to a viewer. The mobile set may be configured to follow a fixed path or may move through autonomous navigation. In one embodiment, the mobile set may be included as part of an amusement park ride to interact with the ride patrons and provide them with a greater entertainment experience. For example, the mobile projected set may be synchronized to move with a carrier vehicle carrying the ride patrons and project a presentation or display to the ride patrons during the ride. Placing the projected scene on a mobile set allows the patrons to interact with the projected scene for a longer period of time then if the projected scene was stationary. Further, the mobile sets may be used to configure and control sightlines through the ride to provide a more dynamic environment for the amusement park ride. | 03-04-2010 |
Gregory A. Wirtel US
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| 20110089307 | Support for Hand-Held Instrument - The present invention is directed to a support for hand-held instruments providing for display of an image sheet in both a deployed or in use position and a raised or stored position. The present invention is available for use across a variety of applications that utilize hand-held instrument where an image display is desired. Uses include but are not limited to hand-held device such as writing instruments, toothbrushes, razors, and the like. The present invention provides for a leg assembly positioned near one end of the hand-held instrument, wherein the leg assembly can extend or pivot from the stored position to a use position for the purpose of holding and stabilizing the instrument on a horizontal surface and positioning the instrument in an angled-upward direction to allow for ease of grasp by a user while simultaneously displaying an image within an image holder of the leg assembly. | 04-21-2011 |
Gregory A. Wright, Orange, CA US
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| 20110165675 | CAPPING BIOPROSTHETIC TISSUE TO REDUCE CALCIFICATION - A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification. The method includes applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or an antioxidant to the tissue to specifically inhibit oxidation in tissue. Also, the method can be used to inhibit oxidation in dehydrated tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the oxidation and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are pretreated with an aldehyde capping agent prior to dehydration and sterilization. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110238167 | METHODS OF CONDITIONING SHEET BIOPROSTHETIC TISSUE - Methods for the conditioning of bioprosthetic material employ bovine pericardial membrane. A laser directed at the fibrous surface of the membrane and moved relative thereto reduces the thickness of the membrane to a specific uniform thickness and smoothes the surface. The wavelength, power and pulse rate of the laser are selected which will smooth the fibrous surface as well as ablate the surface to the appropriate thickness. Alternatively, a dermatome is used to remove a layer of material from the fibrous surface of the membrane. Thinning may also employ compression. Stepwise compression with cross-linking to stabilize the membrane is used to avoid damaging the membrane through inelastic compression. Rather, the membrane is bound in the elastic compressed state through addition cross-linking. The foregoing several thinning techniques may be employed together to achieve strong thin membranes. The finally thinned membrane may then be treated by capping of calcification nucleation sites and borohydride reduction. The leaflets may be formed to have more than one region of uniform thickness, such as a thicker peripheral sewing region. | 09-29-2011 |
Gregory A. Xedis, Iv, Syracuse, NY US
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| 20080313916 | Template apparatus - A template apparatus is provided for the construction of a wall frame. A base section includes a plurality of base units. Each base unit has two ends and has two legs generally situated at an angle to one another to form an apex; A cross member is connected to both legs opposite from the apex. A pair of journal plates, are secured to the apex at each end and extending away from the cross members. A journal is located in each journal plate above the apex. A support shaft is mounted to rotate in the journals. A template section is mounted on the support shaft. The template section includes a plurality of longitudinal members. Each longitudinal member is secured to the support shaft. A pair of alignment members are affixed to the longitudinal members. The alignment members are located on opposite sides of the support shaft. Alignment pins are located on the alignment members. Each alignment pin is mounted in a container with a spring beneath each alignment pin to force the alignment pin out of its respective container while permitting each alignment pin to be forced back into its respective container. Each alignment pin is generally vertically oriented when the longitudinal members are generally horizontal. Clamps are mounted on each longitudinal member. | 12-25-2008 |
Gregory A. Younker, White Bear Township, MN US
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| 20110130984 | ESTIMATING REMAINING BATTERY SERVICE LIFE IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Methods for estimating a remaining service life of an implantable medical device (IMD) battery are presented. In one embodiment, a characteristic discharge model of the battery is employed. Systems employing the methods may include an external device coupled to the IMD, for example, via a telemetry communications link, wherein a first portion of a computer readable medium included in the IMD is programmed to provide instructions for the measurement, or tracking, of time and the measurement of battery voltage, and a second portion of the computer readable medium included in the external device is programmed to provide instructions for carrying out the calculations when the voltage and time data is transferred via telemetry from the IMD to the external device. | 06-02-2011 |
Gregory A. Zuro, Portland, OR US
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| 20090009596 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF SYNCHRONOUS ACQUISITION OF PULSED SOURCE LIGHT IN PERFORMANCE OF MONITORING AIRCRAFT FLIGHT OPERATION - A system for and a method of synchronous acquisition of pulsed source light performs monitoring of aircraft flight operation. Diode sources of illumination ( | 01-08-2009 |
Gregory A. Zvonar, Winchester, MA US
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| 20090007672 | KIT AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING VIBRATION SUPPRESSION AND/OR SENSING UNITS - Kits and methods for building devices for analyzing or suppressing vibrations in equipment are provided. An electrical-mechanical transducer is configured to be placed in operative contact with the equipment. The transducer may be directly mounted to a base plate that is configured for being mounted to the equipment. A first device (e.g., a printed circuit board) carrying electronic componentry is configured for transmitting vibration drive signals to the electrical-mechanical transducer. A second device (e.g., a printed circuit board) carrying electronic componentry is configured for receiving vibration sensing signals from the electrical-mechanical transducer. The first and second devices can be interchangeably mounted within a housing that can be mounted to the base plate. The housing may comprise an aperture for receiving the electrical-mechanical transducer. | 01-08-2009 |