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Adam Gross, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100223284 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXPORTING, PUBLISHING, BROWSING AND INSTALLING ON-DEMAND APPLICATIONS IN A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE ENVIRONMENT - A computer implemented method of developing computer applications, the method comprising providing to multiple users access, over a network, to information on a data center, with a subgroup of the users having access to a sub-portion of the information that is different from the sub-portion accessible by the remaining tenants of the subgroup; and communicating with the data center over the network employing a computer system associated with a user of the sub-group to establish application functionality with the sub-portion that may be accessed, over the network, by additional parties authorized by the user. Also disclosed is a machine-readable medium and a data center, both of which facilitate carrying-out the steps of the method. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100299608 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING MULTI-APPLICATION TABS AND TAB SETS - A sharing model enables users to easily and conveniently create and share standard and custom database objects, and applications, among users or groups of users. The sharing model includes systems and methods that allow users to conveniently create and customize tabs and tab sets that define relationships between custom objects and fields, standard objects and fields, and applications. A tab visually represents a user interface into an element of an application or into a database object. Selection of a tab provides a user access to the object or element of the application represented by the tab. A tab set is a group of related tabs that work as a unit to provide application functionality. New tabs and tab sets may be defined and tab set views may be customized so that an end user can easily and conveniently switch between the various objects and application elements represented by the displayed tabs and tab set views. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110071995 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING MULTI-APPLICATION TABS AND TAB SETS - A sharing model enables users to easily and conveniently create and share standard and custom database objects, and applications, among users or groups of users. The sharing model includes systems and methods that allow users to conveniently create and customize tabs and tab sets that define relationships between custom objects and fields, standard objects and fields, and applications. A tab visually represents a user interface into an element of an application or into a database object. Selection of a tab provides a user access to the object or element of the application represented by the tab. A tab set is a group of related tabs that work as a unit to provide application functionality. New tabs and tab sets may be defined and tab set views may be customized so that an end user can easily and conveniently switch between the various objects and application elements represented by the displayed tabs and tab set views. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110071996 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING MULTI-APPLICATION TABS AND TAB SETS - A sharing model enables users to easily and conveniently create and share standard and custom database objects, and applications, among users or groups of users. The sharing model includes systems and methods that allow users to conveniently create and customize tabs and tab sets that define relationships between custom objects and fields, standard objects and fields, and applications. A tab visually represents a user interface into an element of an application or into a database object. Selection of a tab provides a user access to the object or element of the application represented by the tab. A tab set is a group of related tabs that work as a unit to provide application functionality. New tabs and tab sets may be defined and tab set views may be customized so that an end user can easily and conveniently switch between the various objects and application elements represented by the displayed tabs and tab set views. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110072385 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING MULTI-APPLICATION TABS AND TAB SETS - A sharing model enables users to easily and conveniently create and share standard and custom database objects, and applications, among users or groups of users. The sharing model includes systems and methods that allow users to conveniently create and customize tabs and tab sets that define relationships between custom objects and fields, standard objects and fields, and applications. A tab visually represents a user interface into an element of an application or into a database object. Selection of a tab provides a user access to the object or element of the application represented by the tab. A tab set is a group of related tabs that work as a unit to provide application functionality. New tabs and tab sets may be defined and tab set views may be customized so that an end user can easily and conveniently switch between the various objects and application elements represented by the displayed tabs and tab set views. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110072386 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING MULTI-APPLICATION TABS AND TAB SETS - A sharing model enables users to easily and conveniently create and share standard and custom database objects, and applications, among users or groups of users. The sharing model includes systems and methods that allow users to conveniently create and customize tabs and tab sets that define relationships between custom objects and fields, standard objects and fields, and applications. A tab visually represents a user interface into an element of an application or into a database object. Selection of a tab provides a user access to the object or element of the application represented by the tab. A tab set is a group of related tabs that work as a unit to provide application functionality. New tabs and tab sets may be defined and tab set views may be customized so that an end user can easily and conveniently switch between the various objects and application elements represented by the displayed tabs and tab set views. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110072387 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING MULTI-APPLICATION TABS AND TAB SETS - A sharing model enables users to easily and conveniently create and share standard and custom database objects, and applications, among users or groups of users. The sharing model includes systems and methods that allow users to conveniently create and customize tabs and tab sets that define relationships between custom objects and fields, standard objects and fields, and applications. A tab visually represents a user interface into an element of an application or into a database object. Selection of a tab provides a user access to the object or element of the application represented by the tab. A tab set is a group of related tabs that work as a unit to provide application functionality. New tabs and tab sets may be defined and tab set views may be customized so that an end user can easily and conveniently switch between the various objects and application elements represented by the displayed tabs and tab set views. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110196883 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXPORTING, PUBLISHING, BROWSING AND INSTALLING ON-DEMAND APPLICATIONS IN A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE ENVIRONMENT - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for creating, exporting, viewing and testing, and importing custom applications in a multi-tenant database environment. These mechanisms and methods can enable embodiments to provide a vehicle for sharing applications across organizational boundaries. The ability to share applications across organizational boundaries can enable tenants in a multi-tenant database system, for example, to easily and efficiently import and export, and thus share, applications with other tenants in the multi-tenant environment. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110202508 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING ONE OR MORE METADATA OBJECTS - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for creating, exporting, viewing and testing, and importing custom applications in a multi-tenant database environment. These mechanisms and methods can enable embodiments to provide a vehicle for sharing applications across organizational boundaries. The ability to share applications across organizational boundaries can enable tenants in a multi-tenant database system, for example, to easily and efficiently import and export, and thus share, applications with other tenants in the multi-tenant environment. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110202911 | APPLICATION INSTALLATION SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ALLOWING A PACKAGE TO BE INSTALLED BY A THIRD PARTY - A computer implemented method of developing computer applications, the method comprising providing to multiple users access, over a network, to information on a data center, with a subgroup of the users having access to a sub-portion of the information that is different from the sub-portion accessible by the remaining tenants of the subgroup; and communicating with the data center over the network employing a computer system associated with a user of the sub-group to establish application functionality with the sub-portion that may be accessed, over the network, by additional parties authorized by the user. Also disclosed is a machine-readable medium and a data center, both of which facilitate carrying-out the steps of the method. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120059807 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING ONE OR MORE METADATA OBJECTS - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for creating, exporting, viewing and testing, and importing custom applications in a multitenant database environment. These mechanisms and methods can enable embodiments to provide a vehicle for sharing applications across organizational boundaries. The ability to share applications across organizational boundaries can enable tenants in a multi-tenant database system, for example, to easily and efficiently import and export, and thus share, applications with other tenants in the multi-tenant environment. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120059862 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING ONE OR MORE METADATA OBJECTS - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for creating, exporting, viewing and testing, and importing custom applications in a multitenant database environment. These mechanisms and methods can enable embodiments to provide a vehicle for sharing applications across organizational boundaries. The ability to share applications across organizational boundaries can enable tenants in a multi-tenant database system, for example, to easily and efficiently import and export, and thus share, applications with other tenants in the multi-tenant environment. | 03-08-2012 |
Adam F. Gross, Santa Monica, CA US
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| 20110111954 | HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALS - A hydrogen storage material has been developed that comprises a metal hydride material embedded into a carbon microstructure that generally exhibits a greater bulk thermal conductivity than the surrounding bulk metal hydride material. | 05-12-2011 |
Adam F. Gross, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090298967 | SELF DECONTAMINATING CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENT RESISTANT COATING - The disclosure provides for a self decontaminating coating and method. The coating comprises a polyurethane component having a solids content in the range of about 10 weight percent to about 100 weight percent and having at least one volume percent free space, a chemical active, and a biological active. In another disclosed embodiment, a method of reducing the transportation of chemical contaminants and biological contaminants is provided comprising the steps of providing a self decontaminating coating comprising a polyurethane component having a polyurethane component having a solids content in the range of about 10 weight percent to about 100 weight percent and having at least one volume percent free space, a chemical active, and a biological active, and applying the coating to a surface of an aircraft, rotorcraft, vehicle, item of equipment, or architectural structure. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110039035 | TUNABLE VARIABLE EMISSIVITY MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF SPACECRAFT USING TUNABLE VARIABLE EMISSIVITY MATERIALS - Tunable variable emissivity materials, methods for fabricating tunable variable emissivity materials, and methods for controlling the temperature of a spacecraft using tunable variable emissivity materials have been provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a variable emissivity material has the formula M1 | 02-17-2011 |
Adam Franklin Gross, Santa Monica, CA US
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| 20100190023 | METAL BONDED NANOTUBE ARRAY - A method for bonding nano-elements to a surface is described. The method includes applying a layer of a first metal to a first end of a plurality of substantially aligned nano-elements, positioning a layer of a second metal adjacent to the layer of the first metal, placing a compressive force across the nano-elements, the metal layers, and the substrate, and elevating the temperature of the nano-elements, the metal layers, and a substrate adjacent the layer of the second metal such that the metal layers form at least one of a eutectic bond, a metal solid solution, and an alloy bond between the nano-elements and the substrate. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110076391 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE AND PREPARATION - Adhesive compositions that contain thermally conductive carbon-based materials that are also electrically insulated; methods for using such adhesive compositions and methods for their preparation. | 03-31-2011 |
Adam G. Gross, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20110107409 | Single Sign On For a Remote User Session - A user accesses a remote session, the connection to which is managed by a connection broker, according to a single sign-on (SSO) process. The SSO process includes the user entering his or her credentials and being authenticated to the connection broker. In addition to user authentication, the SSO process includes connection broker authentication to confirm that the connection broker is trustworthy. When the connection broker is authenticated, the user credentials are transmitted to the connection broker in a secure manner and the connection broker forwards them onto a machine hosting the remote session so that the user can be logged into the remote session without entering his or her credentials again. | 05-05-2011 |
Andrew Gross, Campbell, CA US
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| 20080270104 | System and Method for Creating an Assurance System in a Mixed Environment - An assurance system for evaluating a target application environment using a mixed environment including a virtual environment and the target environment. The assurance system emulates and evaluates the target environment. Information such as network configuration, interface information, and software packages or subsystems are imported into the virtual application environment. The assurance system may be used for purposes of testing, and delivering comprehensive reports of the likely results on the target system based on a comparison of the virtual application environment to the target environment, including such things as configuration changes to the environment, environment load and stress conditions, environment security, software installation to the environment, and environment performance levels among other things. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080271018 | System and Method for Managing an Assurance System - An assurance system for creating and evaluating a plurality of virtual application environments that emulate and evaluate a plurality of target systems. Information such as network configuration, interface information, and software packages or subsystems are imported into the virtual application environments. The assurance system may be used for purposes of testing, and delivering comprehensive reports of the likely results on the target systems based on results from the virtual application environments, including such things as configuration changes to the environments, environment load and stress conditions, environment security, software installation to the environments, and performance levels of the environments among other things. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080271019 | System and Method for Creating a Virtual Assurance System - An assurance system for creating and evaluating a virtual application environment that emulates and evaluates a target system. Information such as network configuration, interface information, and software packages or subsystems are imported into the virtual application environment. The assurance system may be used for purposes of testing, and delivering comprehensive reports of the likely results on the target system based on results from the virtual application environment, including such things as configuration changes to the environment, environment load and stress conditions, environment security, software installation to the environment, and environment performance levels among other things. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080271025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AN ASSURANCE SYSTEM IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT - An assurance system for testing the functionality of a computer system by creating an overlay of the computer system and routing selected traffic to the overlay while assessing the performance of the system. The system may be used for purposes of managing the testing of the computer system and delivery of comprehensive reports of the likely results on the computer system based on results generated by the assurance system, including such things as configuration changes to the environment, environment load and stress conditions, environment security, software installation to the environment, and environment performance levels among other things. | 10-30-2008 |
Andrew H. Gross, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20090282966 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR REGENERATING AUDIO PERFORMANCES - Methods for generating a new recording of a past musical performance of a musician from a recording of the past musical performance include obtaining a high-resolution data record representing actions of the musician while playing the past musical performance that is generated based on the recording of the past musical performance and positioning an automated musical instrument in a selected acoustic context and a sound detection device at a selected sound detection location in the selected acoustic context. The high-resolution data record is provided to the musical instrument to cause the musical instrument to re-produce the actions of the musician while playing the past performance. Sound waves generated by the musical instrument are recorded while the actions of the musician are being re-produced to generate the new recording of the past musical performance. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100000395 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for Detecting Musical Notes in an Audio Signal - Methods, system and/or computer program products for detection of a note include receiving an audio signal and generating a plurality of frequency domain representations of the audio signal over time. A time domain representation is generated from the plurality of frequency domain representations. A plurality of edges are detected in the time domain representation and the note is detected by selecting one of the plurality of edges as corresponding to the note based on characteristics of the time domain representation. | 01-07-2010 |
Andrew R. Gross, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20100287526 | MIRRORED FILE SYSTEM - Mounting and populating a mirrored version of at least a portion of a file system of a recruiter machine at a volunteer machine performing one or more data processing tasks for the recruiter machine is disclosed. In some embodiments, an input stored in such a dedicated file system for the recruiter machine at the volunteer machine may be locally retrieved and reused, if still consistent with a corresponding input stored in a file system at the recruiter machine, when performing a data processing task for the recruiter machine at the volunteer machine. In some embodiments, if an input required by the volunteer machine to perform a data processing task for the recruiter machine is not cached in such a dedicated file system for the recruiter machine at the volunteer machine in a state that is consistent with a corresponding input stored in a file system at the recruiter machine, the input is obtained from the recruiter machine. | 11-11-2010 |
Anthony A. Gross, Richmond, CA US
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| 20090006950 | Document Distribution Control System and Method Based on Content - A word processing tool is disclosed for checking the substance and not merely the spelling of words provided by a user. The word checker is capable of identifying potentially inappropriate word choices so that unintentional errors are not introduced into electronic text documents. The word checker can be implemented as a stand-alone procedure, or integrated into a conventional spell-checking program. | 01-01-2009 |
Bill Gross, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20090133685 | HELIOSTAT ARRAY LAYOUTS FOR MULTI-TOWER CENTRAL RECEIVER SOLAR POWER PLANTS - A solar power plant includes central receiver modules arranged in a regular pattern. Each central receiver module includes a tower, a central receiver mounted on the tower, and a heliostat array bounded by a polygon. The heliostat array includes heliostats with mirrors for reflecting sunlight to the central receiver. The heliostats are grouped in linear rows and each of the rows is parallel to another row. The locations of the heliostats are staggered between adjacent rows. The power plant also includes a power block for aggregating power from the central receivers and power conduits for transferring power from the central receivers to the power block. | 05-28-2009 |
Christopher T. Gross, Encinitas, CA US
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| 20080208766 | System and method for an indexed debt instrument with deposit insurance pass through in a qualified program administered by an institutional investor - A system and a method for an indexed debt instrument mitigates risk perceived by an institutional investor acting as administrator of an eligible employee benefit plan when the indexed debt instrument is issued by a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in response to a deposit made by the institutional investor in the bank. The risk is mitigated, at least in part, by pass-through of FDIC insurance protecting the deposit. The insurance passes through the plan administrator to protect the interest of each member of the plan in the deposit, up to a defined legal limit. | 08-28-2008 |
Curtis T. Gross, Rocklin, CA US
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| 20100275251 | TRANSFERRING CREDENTIAL INFORMATION - Credential information is received from a credential transfer server. The credential transfer server is identified by sending a credential transfer message to a network entity identified by a dynamic host configuration protocol server. | 10-28-2010 |
Erik Gross, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20080212031 | ITERATIVE FOURIER RECONSTRUCTION FOR LASER SURGERY AND OTHER OPTICAL APPLICATIONS - Methods, systems and software for determining an optical surface model for an optical tissue system using Fourier transformation algorithms. A method of reconstructing optical tissues of an eye comprises transmitting an image through the optical tissues of the eye. The surface gradients from the transmitted image are measured across the optical tissues of the eye. A Fourier transform algorithm is applied to the surface gradients to reconstruct an optical surface model that corresponds to the optical tissues of the eye. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20100090090 | Spatial Frequency Wavefront Sensor System and Method - Devices systems, and methods can characterize an optical surface of an object. A wavefront sensor system focuses light energy propagating from the object to form a pattern on a detector. The system maps the pattern to an array with a transform function such as a Fourier transform. The values of array correspond to characteristic locations and signals in a transform space, for example an intensity of spatial frequency signals in frequency space. The characteristic location and intensity of these signals in transform space are used to measure the optical surface. For example, a characteristic frequency of a spatial frequency intensity peak in Fourier transform space can be used to estimate the location of spots on the detector. Alternatively, the characteristics can be used to the measure sphere, cylinder and axis of a wavefront, wavefront elevation maps and point spread functions, often without locating positions of individual spots on the detector. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100179793 | ITERATIVE FOURIER RECONSTRUCTION FOR LASER SURGERY AND OTHER OPTICAL APPLICATIONS - Method, systems and software for determining an optical surface model for an optical tissue system using Fourier transformation algorithms. A method of reconstructing optical tissues an eye comprises transmitting an image through the optical tissues of the eye. The surface gradients from the transmitted image are measured across the optical tissues of the eye. A Fourier transform algorithm is applied to the surface gradients to reconstruct an optical surface model that corresponds to the optical tissues of the eye. | 07-15-2010 |
Herve Gross, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20120059641 | Iterative Method and System To Construct Robust Proxy Models For Reservoir Simulation - A method, system and computer program product is disclosed for utilizing proxy models to evaluate a subterranean reservoir. The method includes constructing a proxy model from a set of sampling points to approximate simulation outputs of a reservoir model. The set of sampling points is updated by adding at least one new sampling point that is selected from a location associated with surface non-linearities such as gradients, curvature, and bending energy. Response surface values at new sampling points and distances to existing sampling points can also be used to evaluate new sampling points. Proxy models are refined with the updated set of sampling points until the proxy model satisfies a predetermined stopping criterion, such as when a predetermined number of iterations are reached or when changes to the response surface are below a predetermined threshold. | 03-08-2012 |
Jesse Ernest Gross, Stanford, CA US
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| 20090307722 | SYSTEM TO DELIVER TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS IN A LIVE VIDEO STREAM - A system for inserting video advertisements into a video stream that does not require the inserted video advertisements to be determined at the time of the creation of the video stream. The choice of advertisement to insert is controlled by a targeting mechanism that can use any number of factors to decide which advertisement is displayed. These factors can include characteristics that are specific to individual users. The system is capable of operating over a delivery mechanism where bandwidth must be conserved, such as the Internet. | 12-10-2009 |
John David Gross, Vista, CA US
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| 20090242318 | STETHOSCOPE COVER - A cover for a stethoscope to prevent microbes from transferring from a patient to a stethoscope is disclosed. In one embodiment, a stethoscope cover comprises an antimicrobial barrier having a first and second surface, image forming material disposed on the antimicrobial barrier first surface, and an adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the antimicrobial barrier to attach the antimicrobial layer to a stethoscope. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of a product. In some embodiments, the image forming material is configured to depict an image of an animal or character to evoke feelings of happiness in a young patient. | 10-01-2009 |
John N. Gross, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20100191663 | Method of testing item availability and delivery performance of an e-commerce site - An inventory management, and a shipping/returns management system can be analyzed to determine various performance characteristics of an e-commerce operator, such as whether the latter maintains sufficient items to meet demand, whether distribution is occurring in a timely fashion, etc. The systems are analyzed using one or more anonymous proxy accounts. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100312613 | METHOD OF EVALUATING LEARNING RATE OF RECOMMENDER SYSTEMS - A recommender system is analyzed to determine various performance characteristics, such as a learning rate for new items, or a learning rate for new subscriber tastes. Comparisons of different recommenders are presented to assist consumers and marketers in selecting appropriate e-commerce sites for purchasing, advertising, etc. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110032097 | TRANSCEIVER BASED MONITORING SYSTEM & PROCESS - A remote monitoring device is integrated as part of a cell phone or personal digital assistant. By sharing computing resources of a communications transceiver, the cost of a monitoring device can be significantly reduced, while still permitting sufficient functionality to effectively observe an area of interest, such as a child's sleeping area. An alert is generated and transmitted to an observer using a separate transceiver when activity at the monitored area (i.e., sound or video activity) meets a specified threshold. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110039524 | CELLPHONE BASED MONITORING SYSTEM & PROCESS - A remote monitoring device is integrated as part of a cell phone or personal digital assistant. By sharing computing resources of a communications transceiver, the cost of a monitoring device can be significantly reduced, while still permitting sufficient functionality to effectively observe an area of interest, such as a child's sleeping area. An alert is generated and transmitted to an observer using a separate transceiver when activity at the monitored area (i.e., sound or video activity) meets a specified threshold. | 02-17-2011 |
John N. Gross, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20080249843 | Notification System and Method for Multiple Media Queues - A notification system method is disclosed for alerting subscribers to a status of their rental queues, which may be associated with two different delivery channels, including a physical delivery channel and a broadband delivery channel. The system includes a number of components that interoperate to improve a subscriber's experience, including an intelligent queue monitor which works on his/her behalf to ensure that an adequate and interesting list of titles are brought to the attention of subscribers. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090006950 | Document Distribution Control System and Method Based on Content - A word processing tool is disclosed for checking the substance and not merely the spelling of words provided by a user. The word checker is capable of identifying potentially inappropriate word choices so that unintentional errors are not introduced into electronic text documents. The word checker can be implemented as a stand-alone procedure, or integrated into a conventional spell-checking program. | 01-01-2009 |
Karl Gross, Fremont, CA US
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| 20090068051 | METHODS OF FORMING NANO-STRUCTURED MATERIALS INCLUDING COMPOUNDS CAPABLE OF STORING AND RELEASING HYDROGEN - Methods of forming materials that contain hydrogen storage materials and nano-structured matrices are described. In one embodiment, the hydrogen storage material is a complex hydride. In another embodiment, the method includes melting at least one compound capable of storing and releasing hydrogen, obtaining an aluminum-containing nano-structured matrix having a melting point higher than the temperature of the at least one compound, and contacting the molten at least one compound with the nano-structured matrix to facilitate the coating of the nano-structured material with the molten at least one compound. The matrix may undergo mechanical working to further modify the nano-structure. In yet another embodiment, the method includes forming a powder including a gas-atomized aluminum-containing powder, and pressing or sintering the powder to form a matrix, such that the matrix has nano-meter scale pores. | 03-12-2009 |
Karl J. Gross, Fremont, CA US
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| 20080253932 | Multiple Sample Gas Sorption Tester - Embodiments of the invention contemplate an apparatus that determines gas sorption properties of a large number of material samples simultaneously, by sequentially measuring the pressure in a plurality of sample chambers until all chambers have reached equilibrium pressure. In most applications, it is most useful to quantify the sorption capacity of a material under specific conditions, i.e., at a certain temperature and pressure. Because sorption capacity is determined by bringing a material sample to an equilibrium state with a dosing gas, detailed kinetic data related to the sorption properties of a material are not absolutely necessary. Therefore, complete pressure-time curves are not typically necessary, and only the equilibrium pressure of a material sample for a given quantity of dosing gas is required. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080307905 | Thin-Film Sample Holder - A gas sorption sample chamber contains a plurality of thin-film substrates and fluidly couple said substrates to a Sieverts' device or other gas sorption analyzer. The thin-film substrates are held in proximity to each other in the sample chamber in a columnar arrangement, either in a stacked or slightly spaced configuration, to reduce free-gas volume in the sample chamber, thereby improving sorption test accuracy. The interior geometry of the chamber is configured to provide a minimal clearance between the thin-film substrates and the internal surfaces of the chamber, so that essentially all of the chamber volume is occupied by thin-film sample material and inactive substrate material. To facilitate use in a glove box, the chamber may be configured with a removable sample cartridge in which thin-film substrates are placed so that all substrates may be loaded and unloaded as a group. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090041629 | Method and apparatus for measuring gas sorption and desorption properties of materials - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus (herein referred to as a “gas sorption/desorption analyzer”) for measuring the gas sorption properties of substances (for example hydrogen sorption by metal alloys). Measurements include: Pressure Composition Temperature isotherm (PCT), Kinetic, Cycle-life, and density. Measurements are made by sorption of aliquots of gas to or from a sample of the substance. The amount of gas in each aliquot is determined from the gas pressure and temperature in calibrated reservoir volumes. The apparatus comprises components rated for operation up to 200 atm, a plurality of sensors covering a broad pressure range, and minimized volumes to enable accurate measurements of small samples. Aliquot pressures are controlled using a feed-back controlled pressure regulator that can also be used for constant pressure sorption measurements. The gas temperature is regulated using a temperature controlled enclosure. The apparatus also comprises a plurality of safety and failsafe mechanisms. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090071235 | Gas Sorption Tester For Rapid Screening Of Multiple Samples - An apparatus determines gas sorption properties of a large number of material samples simultaneously. The apparatus includes a switchable manifold of low-volume conduits and an array of sensors, where each low-volume conduit fluidly couples a single sample of gas-sorbing material to a dedicated detector. The switchable manifold is also configured to fluidly couple the samples to a vacuum source or a dosing gas source. Because of the very low internal volume of the conduits, essentially all gas released from a particular sample is accurately detected by the corresponding detector, either through sorption of the released gas, by measuring pressure, or by other means. In this way, a very accurate measurement of the quantity of gas released by the sample is made. In one embodiment, the array of sensors includes hydride-based sensors, which contain a material that forms an optically and/or electrically responsive hydride upon exposure to hydrogen-containing gas. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090074612 | Gas Sorption Tester For Rapid Screening of Multiple Samples - An apparatus determines gas sorption properties of a large number of material samples simultaneously. The apparatus includes a switchable manifold of low-volume conduits and an array of sensors, where each low-volume conduit fluidly couples a single sample of gas-sorbing material to a dedicated detector. The switchable manifold is also configured to fluidly couple the samples to a vacuum source or a dosing gas source. Because of the very low internal volume of the conduits, essentially all gas released from a particular sample is accurately detected by the corresponding detector, either through sorption of the released gas, by measuring pressure, or by other means. In this way, a very accurate measurement of the quantity of gas released by the sample is made. In one embodiment, the array of sensors includes hydride-based sensors, which contain a material that forms an optically and/or electrically responsive hydride upon exposure to hydrogen-containing gas. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090120214 | Liquid Sample Holder - A liquid sample holder prevents the removal of liquid or vapor portions of a sample material from a sample reservoir when a working fluid is desorbed from the sample material. The apparatus includes a sample reservoir and a liquid trap, both of which are contained in a housing. The liquid trap is positioned above the sample reservoir, and a flow path is configured to fluidly couple the sample reservoir to a gas port located in an upper portion of the housing by passing through the liquid trap. The liquid trap may include a baffle assembly, a porous mesh of high surface area material, or a combination of both. | 05-14-2009 |
Kenneth A. Gross, Northridge, CA US
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| 20090299141 | Laparoscopic Surgical Instrument - A laparoscopic surgical instrument configured to be ergonomic and anthropometrically correct, comprising: a) an ergonomic handle configured to orient a hand of a surgeon in a functional position, the handle comprising a wall structure defining an interior portion, and adapted to contain at least a portion of one or more working mechanisms; b) an actuating mechanism actuatable by the surgeon and supported within the interior portion of the handle; c) a working shaft having a proximal end coupled to and operable with the actuating mechanism, the working shaft having an elongate configuration and a distal working end configured to couple a surgical tool to be manipulated by the surgeon; and d) means for accessing the interior portion of the handle to expose an inner side of the wall structure and at least a portion of each of the working mechanisms for cleaning, sterilization and maintenance purposes. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110047738 | Wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle - A wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a windshield washer assembly connected to the windshield wiper drive arm of the vehicle for controllably dispensing washer fluid onto the glass surface of the vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a pivotally mounted wiper blade and a washer liquid feed conduit carried by the body of the wiper blade that is connected to the fluid reservoir of the vehicle for supplying a washing liquid directly upon the glass surface of the vehicle via the wiper assembly. Uniquely, the flow of fluid onto the glass surface of the vehicle is determined by the position of the wiper blade relative to the glass surface. Advantageously, the washer liquid feed conduit and blade assembly can be interconnected with the supporting structure of the windshield wiper assembly without the need for special tools and without the need for any substantial modification to the conventional wiper assembly. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110271980 | Wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle - A wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a windshield washer assembly connected to the windshield wiper drive arm of the vehicle for controllably dispensing washer fluid directly down onto the glass surface of the vehicle. The wiper assembly also includes a novel control unit carried by the vehicle for controlling the dispensing of the washing liquid from the windshield washer assembly. Uniquely, the control unit includes a sensor that is operably associated with the pump for sensing the position of the wiper arm as it moves upwardly and downwardly relative to the glass surface and for controllably energizing the pump at selected positions of the wiper drive arm so that the washer fluid is always dispensed forwardly of the wiper blade to avoid smearing. | 11-10-2011 |
Kenneth C. Gross, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090135514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING COUPLED HARD DISK DRIVE VIBRATION - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that includes a first hard disk drive (HDD) and a second HDD. Within this system, the first HDD is coupled to the second HDD in a non-parallel configuration, which reduces rotational vibration transmitted between the first HDD and the second HDD. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100175851 | MODULAR ABSORPTION HEAT SINK DEVICES FOR PASSIVE COOLING OF SERVERS AND OTHER ELECTRONICS - A passive heat sink for cooling an electronic component such as a high-performance processor. The heat sink includes a shell with a surface that is positionable adjacent a heat generating surface of the electronic component. The shell includes a heat exchanger portion with cooling fins extending outward and positioned in a fan-provided airflow. A generator compartment is provided within the shell with a generator vessel for containing an absorbent, and the generator compartment is maintained at a pressure lower than ambient. The generator compartment conducts heat away from the electronic component to the absorbent in the generator vessel. An absorber compartment, at a pressure lower than the generator compartment, is provided within the shell above the generator compartment, and, in use, an absorption refrigeration cycle contained within the shell is activated by heat from the electronic component. A bubble pump moves absorbent from the generator compartment to the absorber compartment. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110173467 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENERGY USAGE IN A SERVER - A system for controlling energy usage in a server having a processor, where the system includes a memory for storing energy cost information, and a controller for determining a transaction rate for the processor. The controller is also for determining a cumulative of energy expended by the server based on the determined transaction rate for each of a number of available power level states (P-states) for operation of the processor, and for selecting one of the available P-states for operation of the processor based on the determined cumulative energy expended and the stored energy cost information. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110238328 | IDENTIFYING DEGRADED FANS IN DATACENTERS - A method for identifying a degraded fan measures acoustic data from an operating datacenter fan. A motor rotation frequency and a vane passing frequency are determined from the acoustic data. Amplitudes of the frequencies are determined from the acoustic data. If the amplitude of the motor rotation frequency is greater than the amplitude of the vane passing frequency, then it is determined that the fan is degraded. | 09-29-2011 |
Kenneth P. Gross, San Carlos, CA US
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| 20100091284 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OVERLAY ERRORS USING SCATTEROMETRY - Disclosed are techniques, apparatus, and targets for determining overlay error between two layers of a sample. A plurality of targets is provided. Each target includes a portion of the first and second structures and each is designed to have an offset between its first and second structure portions. The targets are illuminated with electromagnetic radiation to thereby obtain spectra from each target at a −1 | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110205529 | Cell For Light Source - A cell for a vacuum ultraviolet plasma light source, the cell having a closed sapphire tube containing at least one noble gas. Such a cell does not have a metal housing, metal-to-metal seals, or any other metal flanges or components, except for the electrodes (in some embodiments). In this manner, the cell is kept to a relatively small size, and exhibits a more uniform heating of the gas and cell than can be readily achieved with a hybridized metal/window cell design. These designs generally result in higher plasma temperatures (a brighter light source), shorter wavelength output, and lower optical noise due to fewer gas convection currents created between the hotter plasma regions and surrounding colder gases. These cells provide a greater amount of output with wavelengths in the vacuum ultraviolet range than do quartz or fused silica cells. These cells also produce continuous spectral emission well into the infrared range, making them a broadband light source. | 08-25-2011 |
Kenny C. Gross, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20090271049 | ASSURING STABILITY OF THE SPEED OF A COOLING FAN IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that assures stability of the speed of a cooling fan in a computer system. During operation, a temperature of the computer system, an ambient temperature, and a current fan speed for the cooling fan are monitored. Next, a validated ambient temperature based on parameters including the temperature of the computer system, the ambient temperature, and the current fan speed is computed. Then, a control signal is generated in response to the validated ambient temperature, and the control signal is sent to the cooling fan to assure stability of the fan speed of the cooling fan. | 10-29-2009 |
Kenny Clayton Gross, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110252276 | LOW-OVERHEAD RUN-TIME MEMORY LEAK DETECTION AND RECOVERY - Leaked memory in a computer system is detected and recovered by first detecting memory leakage within the computer system based on nonlinear and non-parametric time-series regression analysis of software telemetry data generated by one or more software process running on the computer system. If existence of memory leakage is detected, then memory that has leaked is specifically identified and recovered. This is done by halting one or more of the software processes, generating a core image file or files of the halted software process(es), and re-starting the halted process or processes without waiting for analysis of the core image file(s). Then, the core image file is evaluated to specifically identify leaked memory in the computer system based on the core image file. Finally, the identified leaked memory is recovered. | 10-13-2011 |
Levi Gross, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20120016857 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION ANALYSIS - A system and method for providing search engine optimization analysis. A starting URL for a starting web resource is obtained and analyzed. A text-based portion of the starting web resource is processed to determine potential target terms, and a relevancy test is performed based on the potential target terms. Referred URLs are determined and recursively analyzed. A text-based portion of the referred web resource is processed to determine potential target terms, and a relevancy test is performed based on the potential target terms. A link index is analyzed to determine web resources linking to the starting and referred URLs. An internal search engine optimization score and an external search engine optimization score are calculated. A graphical report including a visualization of statistical information related to search engine optimization and a domain visualization map including a graphical network representation of the statistical information are provided. | 01-19-2012 |
Mark Gross, Mission Viejo, CA US
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| 20090047179 | AUTOMATED SAMPLE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system for a clinical lab that is capable of automatically processing, including sorting, of multiple specimen containers. The system comprises a central controller, a workstation, one or more analyzers, and an automated centrifuge. The workstation has automatic detectors for detecting the presence of a holder holding specimen containers. The workstation has a bar code reader for reading bar codes on the containers. The system has a transport subsystem, preferably a workstation robotic arm and an analyzer robotic arm for transporting the specimen containers, moving them to and from the workstation, to and from the analyzers, and to and from the centrifuge. The centrifuge is loaded with buckets containing specimen containers. The workstation can be provided with a balance system for balancing the weight of the buckets used. The workstation can also have a decapper for automatically removing caps from the specimen containers. | 02-19-2009 |
Matthew Gross, Vallejo, CA US
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| 20090318437 | SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLO[1,5-a] PYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines and related methods for their synthesis and use. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100035920 | SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLO[1,5-a] PYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines and related methods for their synthesis and use. | 02-11-2010 |
Matthew Gross, Alameda, CA US
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| 20090221629 | Method for antagonizing MIF activity - Methods of antagonizing MIF activity using ibudilast are described. Also described are methods of screening for MIF antagonists. These agents can be used for treating addictions, including drug and behavioral addictions, as well as for treating neuropathic pain. | 09-03-2009 |
Matthew I. Gross, Vallejo, CA US
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| 20100324082 | ENANTIOMERIC COMPOSITIONS OF 2-AMINO-1-(2-ISOPROPYLPYRAZOLO[1,5-a]PYRIDIN-3-YL)PROPAN-1-ONE AND RELATED METHODS - Enantiomerically pure (S)-2-amino-1-(2-isopropylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-yl)propan-1-one, (S)-AV1013, is a candidate therapeutic for treating neuroathic pain, addiction behavior and drug withdrawal symptoms. Also described are methods for preparing and using (S)-AV1013, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts as well as pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of the same. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110039873 | SUBSTITUTED PYRAZOLO[1,5-a] PYRIDINE COMPOUNDS HAVING MULTI-TARGET ACTIVITY - The substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine compounds in accordance with Formula 1 are strong inhibitors of phosphodiesterase and c-Jun N-terminal kinase activity. | 02-17-2011 |
Matthias Gross, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100027104 | Photonic Devices Based On Vertical-Cavity Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers - Vertical cavity semiconductor optical amplifiers for various photonic devices including all optical logic gate devices and oscillators, where such devices can be implemented to achieve various advantages, including Boolean inversion at high speeds, low power, workable noise margins for cascadability because of input output isolation, and easy of integration in large arrays. | 02-04-2010 |
Michael A. Gross, La Canada, CA US
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| 20110047738 | Wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle - A wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a windshield washer assembly connected to the windshield wiper drive arm of the vehicle for controllably dispensing washer fluid onto the glass surface of the vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a pivotally mounted wiper blade and a washer liquid feed conduit carried by the body of the wiper blade that is connected to the fluid reservoir of the vehicle for supplying a washing liquid directly upon the glass surface of the vehicle via the wiper assembly. Uniquely, the flow of fluid onto the glass surface of the vehicle is determined by the position of the wiper blade relative to the glass surface. Advantageously, the washer liquid feed conduit and blade assembly can be interconnected with the supporting structure of the windshield wiper assembly without the need for special tools and without the need for any substantial modification to the conventional wiper assembly. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110271980 | Wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle - A wiper assembly for sweeping a glass surface on a vehicle. The wiper assembly includes a windshield washer assembly connected to the windshield wiper drive arm of the vehicle for controllably dispensing washer fluid directly down onto the glass surface of the vehicle. The wiper assembly also includes a novel control unit carried by the vehicle for controlling the dispensing of the washing liquid from the windshield washer assembly. Uniquely, the control unit includes a sensor that is operably associated with the pump for sensing the position of the wiper arm as it moves upwardly and downwardly relative to the glass surface and for controllably energizing the pump at selected positions of the wiper drive arm so that the washer fluid is always dispensed forwardly of the wiper blade to avoid smearing. | 11-10-2011 |
Robert L. Gross, Foster City, CA US
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| 20090041857 | Analgesic Cream - A herbal topical composition is used having complexed trace minerals capable of effectively reducing bone and joint inflammation by inhibiting inflammation pathways and in particular COX-2. The herbal composition having trace elements in a topical carrier reduces inflammation while avoiding the side effects associated with traditional drug therapy. | 02-12-2009 |
Stephen J. Gross, Cupertino, CA US
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| 20100202199 | TRACKING CELLS FOR A MEMORY SYSTEM - Tracking cells are used in a memory system to improve the read process. The tracking cells can provide an indication of the quality of the data and can be used as part of a data recovery operation if there is an error. The tracking cells provide a means to adjust the read parameters to optimum levels in order to reflect the current conditions of the memory system. Additionally, some memory systems that use multi-state memory cells will apply rotation data schemes to minimize wear. The rotation scheme can be encoded in the tracking cells based on the states of multiple tracking cells, which is decoded upon reading. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110141816 | Tracking Cells For A Memory System - Tracking cells are used in a memory system to improve the read process. The tracking cells can provide an indication of the quality of the data and can be used as part of a data recovery operation if there is an error. The tracking cells provide a means to adjust the read parameters to optimum levels in order to reflect the current conditions of the memory system. Read operations are performed on the tracking cells, where threshold voltages of physical states of the tracking cells are further apart than threshold voltages of physical states of non-tracking cells. Based on the read operations, an extent to which the tracking cells are errored is determined. | 06-16-2011 |
T. Daniel Gross, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20080312666 | CLIP APPLIER AND METHODS OF USE - An apparatus for delivering a closure element can include a splittable carrier tube and a splitter to split the tube. The carrier tube can have an outer surface retaining a closure element in a tubular configuration and can be split into radially-expandable flaps. A closure element has can have shape-memory body having a relaxed configuration with a planar-annular body defining a lumen with tines directed inwardly from the body. The clip can be held in a retaining configuration having a substantially asymmetrically-elongated tubular shape with a trapezoidal longitudinal cross-sectional profile and a proximal end having the tines being longitudinally directed with a first tine being more distally oriented compared to a substantially opposite second tine being more proximal, and retracting to a deploying configuration having a tubular shape with a rectangular longitudinal cross-sectional profile with the first tine being even with the second tine when being delivered. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110071567 | ARTICULATING SUTURING AND DEVICE AND METHOD - Devices, systems, and methods for suturing of body lumens allow the suturing of vascular puncture sites located at the distal end of a percutaneous tissue tract. An elongated articulated foot near a distal end of a shaft is inserted through the penetration and actuated so that the foot extends along the lumenal axis. The foot carries suturing attachment cuffs, and needles are advanced from the shaft through the vessel wall outside of the penetration and into engagement with the needle cuffs after the foot has been drawn proximally up against the endothelial surface of the blood vessel. The cross-section of the shaft within the tissue tract can be minimized by laterally deflecting the needles as they leave the shaft, while tapered depressions within the foot can guide the advancing needles into engagement with the cuffs. The cuffs lockingly engage the needles and can be withdrawn proximally along the needle paths and through the tissue tract so as to form a loop of suture across the puncture. The articulating foot may be realigned with the shaft and withdrawn proximally through the tissue tract without dilating the tissue tract. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110106104 | SNARED SUTURE TRIMMER - A suture trimmer having a shaft, a cutting member, an actuating device, and a snare. The shaft has a first end and a second end and bounds a bore extending from the first end toward the second end. The shaft has an opening formed in a side adjacent the first end. The cutting member is slidably disposed within the bore of the shaft and can be moved between a first position and a second position, such that when disposed in the second position the cutting member closes the opening formed in the side of the shaft. The actuating device is in communication with the cutting member and is operable to move the cutting member from the first position to the second position. The snare extends through the opening and out of the bore at the first end of the shaft. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110230897 | CLIP APPLIER AND METHODS OF USE - An apparatus for delivering a closure element can include a splittable carrier tube and a splitter to split the tube. The carrier tube can have an outer surface retaining a closure element in a tubular configuration and can be split into radially-expandable flaps. A closure element can have a shape-memory body having a relaxed configuration with a planar-annular body defining a lumen with tines directed inwardly from the body. The clip can be held in a retaining configuration having a substantially asymmetrically-elongated tubular shape with a trapezoidal longitudinal cross-sectional profile and a proximal end having the tines being longitudinally directed with a first tine being more distally oriented compared to a substantially opposite second tine being more proximal, and retracting to a deploying configuration having a tubular shape with a rectangular longitudinal cross-sectional profile with the first tine being even with the second tine when being delivered. | 09-22-2011 |
Thomas Daniel Gross, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20110015645 | TYMPANIC MEMBRANE PRESSURE EQUALIZATION TUBE DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for automatically forming an incision in a tympanic membrane of an ear and placing a tympanic membrane pressure equalization tube into the incision. The systems include a housing with a shaft extending therefrom. A mechanism is disposed within the housing. A distal end of the shaft is placed against a tympanic membrane, and the mechanism is triggered to causes the tympanic membrane to be automatically incised and dilated and a tympanic membrane pressure equalization tube to be placed in the dilated incision. | 01-20-2011 |
Todd M. Gross, Saugus, CA US
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| 20080249470 | Communication Station and Software for Interfacing with an Infusion Pump, Analyte Monitor, Analyte Meter, or the Like - A communication station is for use with a medical device (such as an infusion pump) and a processing device (such as a computer). The communication station includes a housing, a medical device interface coupled to the housing, a processing device interface coupled to the housing and a processor coupled to the housing. The device interface interfaces with the medical device, and the processing device interface interfaces with the processing device. The processor provides a communication path between the medical device and the processing device such that programming and instructions may be communicated from the processing device to the medical device and data may be transferred from the medical device to the processing device. The communication station may be combined with a system that is capable of generating reports either locally or remotely. In addition, the medical device interface may be a cradle that is configurable to attach to different shaped medical devices. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20120029941 | Communication Station and Software for Interfacing with an Infusion Pump, Analyte Monitor, Analyte Meter, or the Like - A communication station is for use with a medical device (such as an infusion pump) and a processing device (such as a computer). The communication station includes a housing, a medical device interface coupled to the housing, a processing device interface coupled to the housing and a processor coupled to the housing. The device interface interfaces with the medical device, and the processing device interface interfaces with the processing device. The processor provides a communication path between the medical device and the processing device such that programming and instructions may be communicated from the processing device to the medical device and data may be transferred from the medical device to the processing device. The communication station may be combined with a system that is capable of generating reports either locally or remotely. In addition, the medical device interface may be a cradle that is configurable to attach to different shaped medical devices. | 02-02-2012 |
Travis A. Gross, San Clemente, CA US
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| 20090084697 | Retractable carrying device for an optical device - There is provided a retractable carrying device for an optical device. The carrying device includes a support member including an alignment contact element configured to dispose the optical device in a stowed position in fixed orientation relative to the support member. The carrying device further comprises a retraction assembly including a tether attachable to the optical device and a retraction mechanism attached to the tether. The retraction mechanism applies a longitudinal biasing force along an exposed segment of the tether upon extension of the exposed segment. A locking mechanism is engagable with the retraction assembly to prevent application of the longitudinal biasing force along the exposed segment. Further extension of the exposed segment beyond an operative length disengages the locking mechanism with the retraction assembly to allow application of the longitudinal biasing force along the exposed segment. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090242595 | RETRACTABLE CARRYING DEVICE FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE - Provided is a carrying device having a housing including a housing recess defining a recess face. The device further includes an alignment member being insertable within the housing recess. The alignment member defines an insertion orientation relative to the housing when an inner end portion is facing toward the housing recess, the outer end portion is facing away from the housing recess, and the alignment face is facing toward the recess face. The alignment member is sized to limit insertion into the housing recess to insertion when the alignment member is in the insertion orientation. The alignment member is disposed in a stowed position in fixed relation relative to the housing upon insertion into the housing recess. A tether is connected to the alignment member and is retractably connected to the housing. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100206922 | RETRACTABLE CARRYING DEVICE FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE - Provided is a carrying device having a housing including a housing recess defining a recess face. The device further includes an alignment member being insertable within the housing recess. The alignment member defines an insertion orientation relative to the housing when an inner end portion is facing toward the housing recess, the outer end portion is facing away from the housing recess, and the alignment face is facing toward the recess face. The alignment member is sized to limit insertion into the housing recess to insertion when the alignment member is in the insertion orientation. The alignment member is disposed in a stowed position in fixed relation relative to the housing upon insertion into the housing recess. A tether is connected to the alignment member and is retractably connected to the housing. | 08-19-2010 |
William Gross, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20090150363 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING DATA - The present invention provides for quick and efficient searches. In one embodiment, a search system, comprises an email search interface having at least a first email-specific attribute search field, a file search interface having at least a first file-specific attribute search field, a Web history search interface having at least a first Web-specific attribute search field, and an apparatus configured to perform incremental searching as the user enters characters into one or more attribute search fields. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090241938 | SOLAR THERMAL RECEIVER FOR MEDIUM- AND HIGH-TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - A receiver system for harnessing solar radiation. Embodiments of a receiver system include a receiver including one or more receiver elements, each receiver element including: a plurality of transparent tubes including a first tube and at least one second tube at least partially within the first tube; a first passage interposed between the first tube and the at least one second tube, the first passage having an inlet and an outlet; a second passage within the at least one second tube, the second passage having an inlet and an outlet; and an absorber in the at least one second tube, the absorber adapted to absorb the solar radiation. In some embodiments, a receiver further includes a housing having at least one transparent portion, the housing configured to enclose the plurality of receiver elements, whereby a third passage is formed between the first tube and the housing. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110231296 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTING WITH MESSAGES, AUTHORS, AND FOLLOWERS - Embodiments of a search engine are disclosed that enable authors and third parties to influence the persistence and ranking of the author or the author's posts in search result listings using a bidding process or other compensation-based mechanism. In one embodiment, the search engine allows authors to submit bids in auction for ranking in order to keep their posts (or posts of other authors) visible to targeted searchers for a longer period of time than would normally be available. The bid amount, together with other attributes, can be used to determine the relevance and ranking of posts or authors provided in a search results page to a searcher. Embodiments of the search engine may be utilized with a microblogging service or a social networking service. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110268311 | Vision-enabled household appliances - The invention is generally related to the systems and methods through which household appliances can provide intuitive and enhanced interactivity through visual inputs. In particular, the disclosure presents methods relating to control of a household appliance, such as a microwave or a refrigerator, via recognition of visual indicia, such as graphics, text, and the like, using a visual sensor such as a camera. | 11-03-2011 |
William T. Gross, Pasadena, CA US
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| 20110285147 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ENERGY STORAGE - Some embodiments relate to an energy storage and generation system, comprising a cable system having a first end portion located at a first elevation and a second end portion located at a second elevation, a plurality of mass carriers supported by the cable system, one or more motor generators coupled with the cable system and with an energy grid, a control system in communication with at least the one or more motor generators, a first mass pile area configured to store mass medium positioned at the first elevation, and a second mass pile area configured to store mass medium positioned at the second elevation that can be higher than the first elevation. The one or more motor generators can move the cable system in an energy storing state and be moved by the cable in an energy generating state. The system can store energy by transferring mass medium from the first mass pile area to the second mass pile area, and can generate energy by transferring mass medium from the second mass pile area to the first mass pile area. | 11-24-2011 |