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Gregory Michael

Gregory Michael Adams, Newmarket NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110066483REBATE AUTOMATION - A computer receives information that a request is made to authorize a transaction for a sale of a product by a merchant to an account holder in a transaction conducted on a consumer account issued to the account holder. When the computer confirms that the transaction is authorized and that the transaction occurs within a predetermined time period for which there is a rebate associated with the product and a corresponding sponsor financially responsible for the rebate, the computer communicates that the rebate is to be debited to an account of the sponsor and either: (i) given as a discount by the merchant at the point of sale to the account holder; or (ii) credited to an account issued to the account holder by the issuer.03-17-2011

Gregory Michael Chaganos, Chicago, IL US

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20100198227SURGICAL DEPTH INSTRUMENT - An instrument that measures the depth of an open or closed hole in a bone or other tissue electronically, provides a rotatable display of information relating to the depth. The surgical depth gauge comprises a probe insertable into the hole that measures a depth that is communicated to the rotatable display. The display may be rotatable in one, two, or three dimensions, and may be implemented as a wired or wireless display. A locking mechanism may be provided to lock the display in a particular orientation best suited for a particular situation.08-05-2010

Gregory Michael Granger, Sr., Hemet, CA US

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20090288715HOT WATER RECIRCULATOR USING PIPING VENTURI - Improvements in a hot water circulator are disclosed. The hot water circulator is placed in proximity to one or more water faucets or tubs. The construction of the hot water circulator creates a venture in the cold water line. When a user turns on the cold water the flow of cold water through the cold water line draws a portion of water from the water heater through the hot water line and into the cold water line. Because only a small portion of water is being drawn into the cold water line the temperature difference is negligible, but the hot water is brought to close proximity to the hot water valve where it is more quickly available. There is a reduced amount of water being wasted to bring hot water to the hot water valve. Hot water is delivered in seconds rather than minutes.11-26-2009

Gregory Michael Ruhf, Cupertino, CA US

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20110251509SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING SECRETION FLOW INTO A FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT CATHETER - Devices systems and methods are disclosed for preventing or inhibiting secretions from entering the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs, or removing collected secretions. The catheter comprises an expandable element, a cover, or an internal component configured to prevent or inhibit secretion flow into the lumen. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises a distal end configured to facilitate air flow, absorb secretions or repel secretions away from the catheter tip. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an internal element such as a coilable wire, or an obturator configured to prevent secretions from being drawn into the lumen, or to actively remove the secretions. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an element to dry, aerate or aspirate the lung passageways.10-13-2011

Gregory Michael Verioti, San Diego, CA US

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20110288910METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND EXCHANGE OF MEDIA CONTENT IN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for acquisition and exchange of media content. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods facilitate selling and buying of content. A broker accepts content submitted by a content source and makes it available for sale to buyers. In another embodiment, the methods and apparatus also provide pricing reduction services as a function of time. The content owner is able to price their media content with pre-selected (or user entered) parameters which allow the sale price of the media content to automatically change at predetermined time intervals. In another embodiment, the methods and apparatus enable selling and buying editing services using the broker. The broker enables the secure exchange of media content between the editor and the customer (a content source or buyer) to enable editing services for the media content. The content source, content buyer and content editor may communicate with one another through the broker platform.11-24-2011

Gregory Michael Wallraff, San Jose, CA US

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20110104900Alkaline Rinse Agents For Use In Lithographic Patterning - Lithographic patterning methods involve the formation of a (one or more) metal oxide capping layer, which is rinsed with an aqueous alkaline solution as part of the method. The rinse solution does not damage the capping layer, but rather allows for lithographic processing without thinning the capping layer or introducing defects into it. Ammoniated water is a preferred rinse solution, which advantageously leaves behind no nonvolatile residue.05-05-2011
20110147983METHODS OF DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY AND LAYERED STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM - A method of forming a layered structure comprising a domain pattern of a self-assembled material comprises: disposing on a substrate a photoresist layer comprising a non-crosslinking photoresist; optionally baking the photoresist layer; pattern-wise exposing the photoresist layer to first radiation; optionally baking the exposed photoresist layer; and developing the exposed photoresist layer with a non-alkaline developer to form a negative-tone patterned photoresist layer comprising non-crosslinked developed photoresist; wherein the developed photoresist is not soluble in a given organic solvent suitable for casting a given material capable of self-assembly, and the developed photoresist is soluble in an aqueous alkaline developer and/or a second organic solvent. A solution comprising the given material capable of self-assembly dissolved in the given organic solvent is casted on the patterned photoresist layer, and the given organic solvent is removed. The casted given material is allowed to self-assemble while optionally heating and/or annealing the casted given material, thereby forming the layered structure comprising the domain pattern of the self-assembled given material.06-23-2011