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Adam Gustafson, Portland, OR US
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| 20090186951 | IDENTIFICATION OF NOVEL PATHWAYS FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT FOR LUNG DISEASE - The invention provides the identification of oncogenic pathways activated in cytologically normal airway cells of individuals having or at risk of having lung disease, as well as specific gene expression patterns (biomarkers) associated with pathway activation. These biomarkers and pathways may provide prognostic and/or diagnostic indicators in lung disease, e.g., lung cancer. Additionally, these pathways and biomarkers may provide therapeutic targets for the treatment of lung disease, as well as markers for the assessment of treatment efficacy. | 07-23-2009 |
Alan Gustafson, Aplington, IA US
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| 20080220884 | FLEX DRIVE CONNECTOR - A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices. | 09-11-2008 |
Ammon E. Gustafson, Portland, OR US
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| 20100014705 | Optimized Digital Watermarking Functions for Streaming Data - A digital watermark detector comprises a memory buffer for receiving an incoming stream of data. The detector includes a registration module for determining registration of embedded data in blocks of the incoming stream of data, and logic for re-using the registration for subsequent blocks of the incoming stream of data to detect machine readable signals. Another digital watermark detector comprises a message reader for extracting message estimates from blocks of media signal data and a decoder for combining the extracted message estimates and decoding a message from the combined message elements. Another digital watermark detector comprises a memory buffer and pipelined watermark processor segments. The segments each perform a different watermark detector operation. These segments concurrently operate on different data segments of the block of data in a processing pipeline. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100095376 | SOFTWARE WATERMARKING - Various techniques for uniquely marking software, such as by reference to hidden information or other telltale features, are detailed. Some marks are evident in static code. Others are observable when the code is executed. Some do not manifest themselves until the code is exercised with specific stimulus. Different of the techniques are applicable to source code, object code, and firmware. A great number of other features and arrangements are also disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
Ammon E. Gustafson, Tigard, OR US
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| 20090296983 | SIGNAL PROCESSING UTILIZING HOST CARRIER INFORMATION - The present invention generally relates to processing audio, video and images. One claim recites a method including: obtaining media signal comprising a steganographic signal hidden therein; utilizing a programmed electronic processor, selecting portions of the media signal for steganographic signal detection, wherein the subset of the media signal is selected based on at least one or more predetermined probability factors, in which a probability factor comprises a selection criteria or rule to identify portions of the media signal which have a higher likelihood of including a steganographic signal relative to other portions of the media signal; and utilizing a programmed electronic processor, analyzing selected portions of the media signal to obtain the steganographic signal. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well. | 12-03-2009 |
Clair Gustafson, Bryant, SD US
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| 20080215473 | Method for Positively Identifying Livestock and Use Thereof In Legal Instruments Relating Thereto - The present invention comprises a method for identifying individual animals, and for using such identification in the creation of a secured interest therein. It relies on a unique and immutable characteristic of each animal, together with a system for representing such characteristic by a symbolic indicator. The symbolic indicator is used in instruments that create or relate to an interest in the animal, to facilitate subsequent identification of the animal, and execution of the secured interest by the secured creditor and search of recorded interests by third parties. | 09-04-2008 |
Daniel L. Gustafson, Pella, IA US
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| 20110174545 | DRILLING MACHINE AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a machine capable of drilling into the ground at a wide range of angles relative to the ground surface. The present disclosure also provides novel drilling methods. | 07-21-2011 |
David E. Gustafson, Westminster, CO US
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| 20090080604 | COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY BREAST IMAGING AND BIOPSY SYSTEM - A prone CT breast x-ray imaging system is described that can image a full breast to create a conventional 2D digital image in very high resolution (e.g. <=25 micron pixels). The system is capable of imaging the entire breast in 3D based on multiple projection views from a 1D or 2D detector. Data can be acquired and reconstructed with a limited number of views from limited angles or with conventional cone beam CT algorithms. The resulting 3D image enables the detection and diagnosis of fine micro calcifications and small masses as may be distributed throughout the breast, thus allowing radiologists to make an improved determination of malignancy as opposed to conventional 2D digital mammography. In addition, the injection of intravenous contrast in conjunction with or without pre and post contrast subtraction imaging provides a radiologist with morphologic information on the existing tumor burden in the breast. This capability may obviate the need for an independent contrast MRI exam of the breast which is increasingly performed for local staging and determination of tumor extent in a patient with a known cancer. Integrated biopsy capability permits convenient and rapid biopsy of any area suspicious for malignancy. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090196480 | Methods And Apparatuses For Planning, Performing, Monitoring And Assessing Thermal Ablation - A thermal ablation system is operable to perform thermal ablation using an x-ray system to measure temperature changes throughout a volume of interest in a patient. Image data sets captured by the x-ray system during a thermal ablation procedure provide temperature change information for the volume being subjected to the thermal ablation. Intermediate image data sets captured during the thermal ablation procedure may be fed into a system controller, which may modify or update a thermal ablation plan to achieve volume coagulation necrosis targets. The thermal ablation may be delivered by a variety of ablation modes including radiofrequency ablation, microwave therapy, high intensity focused ultrasound, laser ablation, and other interstitial heat delivery methods. Methods of performing thermal ablation using x-ray system temperature measurements as a feedback source are also provided. Methods of assessing the post-ablation status of the patient and performance of the system are also provided. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100185087 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PERFORMING AND MONITORING THERMAL ABLATION - A thermal ablation system is operable to perform thermal ablation using an x-ray system to measure temperature changes throughout a volume of interest in a patient. Image data sets captured by the x-ray system during a thermal ablation procedure provide temperature change information for the volume being subjected to the thermal ablation. Intermediate image data sets captured during the thermal ablation procedure may be fed into a system controller, which may modify or update a thermal ablation plan to achieve volume coagulation necrosis targets. The thermal ablation may be delivered by a variety of ablation modes including radiofrequency ablation, microwave therapy, high intensity focused ultrasound, laser ablation, and other interstitial heat delivery methods. Methods of performing thermal ablation using x-ray system temperature measurements as a feedback source are also provided. Methods of assessing the post-ablation status of the patient and performance of the system are also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
David W. Gustafson, Midland, MI US
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| 20110044565 | Enhancement to a Closure Mechanism for a Reclosable Pouch and a Method of Opening Same - An enhancement to a closure mechanism includes at least one flange that extends upwardly from an interlocking member of the closure mechanism. A line of transverse indentations is formed into the flange parallel to the interlocking member. | 02-24-2011 |
Derek Gustafson, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20090113763 | MODULAR BOOT SOLE SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a ski boot system with a modular binding interface. The system includes a shell encasing a user's foot and lower leg. A first and second block are interchangeably coupled to the shell below the base to effectuate alternative binding interfaces. The first and second blocks include a binding interface surface and a sole surface. The positioning and shape of the blocks with respect to the shell results in the binding interface surface extending distally from the toe region of the shell and the sole surface being the lowest surface on the boot system. The binding interface surfaces for each block are positioned at different sagittal heights with respect to the shell to facilitate the interconnection with alternative binding coupling systems. The sole surfaces for each block are positioned at substantially identical sagittal heights with respect to the shell to maintain optimum and consistent performance characteristics among different bindings. | 05-07-2009 |
Derek Gordon Gustafson, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20090113764 | SELECTABLE BOOT ARTICULATION SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a ski boot system including an upper shell, lower shell, and an articulation system. The upper and lower shell function to enable a user to move their encased foot in various dimensions/orientations corresponding to anatomical supination, pronation, dorsiflexion, and plantarflexion. The articulation system selectively affects the articulation freedom between the upper and lower shells in locked and unlocked configurations. The articulation system includes a lower shell coupler and an upper shell coupler coupled to the lower and upper shells, respectively. The locked configuration of the articulation system includes engaging the upper and lower shell couplers to restrict freedom between the upper and lower shell. The lower shell coupler is coupled within a recess in the lower shell that substantially restricts movement to a single orientation corresponding to coronal rotation. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090320327 | SELECTABLE BOOT SUPPORT AND ARTICULATION SYSTEM - The invention generally relates to a selectable boot articulation and support system. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a boot system including an intercoupled upper and lower shell configured to encase a user's foot and lower leg. The boot system further includes an articulation system effecting the articulation between the upper and lower shell. The articulation system includes an instep member coupled and positioned with respect to the upper shell in a manner that facilitates selection between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The unlocked configuration provides increased articulation and decreased stiffness between the upper and lower shell with respect to the locked configuration. The instep member may include a releasable dorsal coupling between portions of the upper shell. The instep member may also include one or more moveable lateral couplings with the upper shell. | 12-31-2009 |
Don Gustafson, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20120031502 | DIALYSIS SERVICE BOX - A dialysis service box for centralized control and plumbing arrangement of a dialysis machine is disclosed. The dialysis service box includes a plumbing arrangement having a supply inlet for supplying a fluid to the dialysis machine, a backflow preventer for preventing retrograde flow through the plumbing arrangement, a trap primer for maintaining a trap seal designed to prevent waste gases from flowing into the dialysis service box and a waste connection for allowing waste from the dialysis machine to exit. The dialysis service box can be universally installed to operate, control and adjust any dialysis machine that requires supply connection, waste connection, backflow preventer and trap primer, or any combination of the foregoing. | 02-09-2012 |
Donald E. Gustafson, Waltham, MA US
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| 20080198072 | Systems and methods for positioning using multipath signals - A signal processing technique for RF active, passive, or aided localization approaches that utilizes multipath signals as additional measurements with a filter or estimator, e.g., a nonlinear filter. The filter uses indirect and direct path measurements or any other available signals to build parametric models of observable indirect paths. If one or more direct path measurements are subsequently lost (e.g., due to obstruction), the filter maintains an estimate of the position of the person or object of interest using indirect path measurements. | 08-21-2008 |
Donald E. Gustafson, Lexington, MA US
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| 20090102707 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPARENCY MAPPING USING MULTIPATH SIGNALS - Systems and methods for mapping a structure detect wireless signals, including at least one multipath signal that has experienced at least one reflection against a portion of the structure prior to the detection. The wireless signals are analyzed to estimate reflection points for the multipath signal(s), and a map of at least the portion of the structure is generated based on the estimated reflection points. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090102711 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPARENCY MAPPING USING MULTIPATH SIGNALS - Systems and methods for mapping a structure detect wireless signals, including at least one multipath signal that has experienced at least one reflection against a portion of the structure prior to the detection. The wireless signals are analyzed to estimate reflection points for the multipath signal(s), and a map of at least the portion of the structure is generated based on the estimated reflection points. | 04-23-2009 |
Eric Gustafson, Pleasant Prairie, WI US
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| 20100031785 | Positive pivot centers for adjustable tools - There is disclosed herein an improved adjustable tool, such as a pair of pliers, having a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion, the first and second jaw portions being pivotably connected to one another by a pivot pin attached in any manner to one of the jaw portions and fitted within a channel defined within the other of the jaw portions. Preferably, the channel is formed by a plurality of pivot centers, including two non-adjacent terminal centers and at least one intermediate center, each center being connected to at least one other center by a slot to form a single pathway such that travel of the pivot pin between non-adjacent pivot centers requires travel through at least one intermediate pivot center, and the pivot pin has a positive tactile indication when properly seated in each pivot center. | 02-11-2010 |
Eric Gustafson, Ellicott City, MD US
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| 20080244741 | Intrusion event correlation with network discovery information - A policy component comprises policy configuration information. The policy configuration information contains one or more rules. Each rule and group of rules can be associated with a set of response actions. As the nodes on the monitored networks change or intrusive actions are introduced on the networks, network change events or intrusion events are generated. The policy component correlates network change events and/or intrusions events with network map information. The network map contains information on the network topology, services and network devices, amongst other things. When certain criteria is satisfied based on the correlation, a policy violation event may be issued by the system resulting in alerts or remediations. | 10-02-2008 |
Eric Gustafson, Palm Beach, FL US
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| 20080235174 | System and method for searching and matching databases - There is provided a method for searching a database to obtain data. The method includes (a) prioritizing a set of keys that are derived from a match inquiry, thus yielding a prioritized set of keys, wherein the prioritizing is based on, for each key of the set, an efficacy of using the key, (b) determining a subset of the prioritized set, and (c) retrieving, using the subset, a set of candidates for satisfying the match inquiry. | 09-25-2008 |
Eric J. Gustafson, Stevens City, VA US
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| 20090205817 | DOWNWELL SYSTEM WITH DIFFERENTIALLY SWELLABLE PACKER - A packer assembly comprises a tubular member and a packer system that circumferentially overlies the tubular member. The packer system includes end portions and a central portion disposed between the end portions. The central portion and the end portions are formed of material that swells when contacted with a swelling fluid. The central and end portions are constructed to swell upon contact with the swelling fluid so that the central portion swells to a diameter defined by a wall of the wellbore more rapidly than the end portions. In such a configuration, the central portion of the packer system can be fully swollen prior to the full swelling of the end portions. | 08-20-2009 |
Eric J. Gustafson, Winchester, VA US
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| 20080264184 | Wireless Sensors in Roll Covers - An industrial roll includes: a substantially cylindrical shell having an outer surface; a polymeric cover circumferentially overlying the shell outer surface; and a sensing system. The sensing system includes: a plurality of sensors embedded in the cover, each sensor configured to sense a data parameter; and a plurality of wireless transceivers, each transceiver connected to a respective sensor and embedded in the cover adjacent thereto. Each wireless transceiver is configured to transmit data signals from the respective sensor. Related methods and systems are also discussed. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090320612 | Wireless Sensors in Roll Covers - An industrial roll includes: a substantially cylindrical shell having an outer surface; a polymeric cover circumferentially overlying the shell outer surface; and a sensing system. The sensing system includes: a plurality of sensors embedded in the cover, each sensor configured to sense a data parameter; and a plurality of wireless transceivers, each transceiver connected to a respective sensor and embedded in the cover adjacent thereto. Each wireless transceiver is configured to transmit data signals from the respective sensor. Related methods and systems are also discussed. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110301003 | Industrial Roll With Multiple Sensor Arrays - An industrial roll includes: a substantially cylindrical core having an outer surface; a polymeric cover circumferentially overlying the core outer surface; and a sensing system. The sensing system includes: a first signal carrying member serially connecting a first set of sensors; a second signal carrying member serially connecting a second set of sensors; and a signal processing unit operatively associated with the first and second signal carrying members and configured to selectively monitor the signals provided by the first and second set of sensors. | 12-08-2011 |
Erik Gustafson, Norwood, MA US
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| 20090191566 | Kits for Isolating Nucleic Acids Using Multifunctional Group-Coated Solid Phase Carriers - The present invention is directed to a method of isolating a target species (e.g., target nucleic acid species) from a mixture. In the methods of the present invention, the mixture is combined with solid phase carriers having a surface comprising multiple functional groups one of which reversibly and selectively binds the target species. In a particular embodiment, the mixture is combined with solid phase carriers having a first functional group which reversibly binds nucleic acids and a second functional group which selectively and reversibly binds the target nucleic acid species, thereby producing a first combination. The first combination is maintained under conditions appropriate for binding of the nucleic acids to the first functional group and binding of the target nucleic acid species to the second functional group. The solid phase carriers are separated from the first combination, and combined with an agent (e.g., buffer) that selectively removes (e.g., elutes) either the nucleic acid from the first functional group or the target nucleic acid species from the second functional group of the solid phase carriers, thereby isolating a target nucleic acid species from a mixture comprising a plurality of nucleic acid species. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100168052 | Treatment of EBV and KHSV Infection and Associated Abnormal Cellular Proliferation - A method and composition for the treatment, prevention and/or prophylaxis of a host, and in particular, a human, infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), is provided that includes administering an effective amount of a 5-substituted uracil nucleoside or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or excipient. | 07-01-2010 |
Erik Alan Gustafson, Norwood, MA US
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| 20110131159 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A BIOLOGICAL STATUS USING CLUSTERING - A method for determining the presence of a biological entity. The method may include entering into a digital computer, at least a plurality of first input values associated with a first genetic element (e.g., mecA), a plurality of second input values associated with a second genetic element (femA), and a plurality of third input values associated with a third genetic element (e.g., orfX) associated with a plurality of samples. Each sample includes a first input value in the plurality of first input values, a second input value in the plurality of second input values, and a third input value in the plurality of third input values. The method also includes determining a threshold value associated with the third genetic element, separating the samples using the threshold value into a first set of samples and a second set of samples, clustering the first set of samples in a feature space defined by the first genetic element and the second genetic element, defining a first boundary space using the first set of samples, and defining a second boundary space using the second set of samples. The first and second boundary spaces differentiate a biological entity from other biological statuses. Other embodiments may also include the use of a genetic element such as SCCmec. | 06-02-2011 |
Gary D. Gustafson, Zionsville, IN US
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| 20090093500 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention disclosed in this document is related to field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100212029 | NOVEL ASSAYS UTILIZING NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR SUBUNITS - The present invention is in the field of identification and characterization of novel insecticidal target sites and, in particular, relates to host cells, assays and antibodies thereto. | 08-19-2010 |
Gary G. Gustafson, Ridgefield, CT US
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| 20110034443 | USES OF SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOHETEROCYCLES - The present invention provides methods of prevention and treatment of cannabinoid receptor-associated diseases and conditions, wherein the method includes administering a substituted imidazoheterocyclic compounds having the structure of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, acid salt, hydrate, solvate or stereoisomer of a compound having the structure of formula I. | 02-10-2011 |
Gary L. Gustafson, Missoula, MT US
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| 20110027307 | ANTI-SEPSIS CONJUGATE VACCINE - The present invention provides an immunogenic conjugate comprising biologically deacylated gram-negative bacterial moieties linked to | 02-03-2011 |
Gary R. Gustafson, Ridgefield, CT US
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| 20080318935 | SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOHETEROCYCLES - The present invention provides substituted imidazoheterocyclic compounds having the structure of formula I | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090075973 | BENZO-FUSED HETEROCYCLES - The present invention provides benzo-fused heterocyclic compounds having the structure of formula I, as well as prodrugs, stereoisomers, racemates, salts, hydrates, solvates, acid salt hydrates and isomorphic crystalline forms thereof. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090149450 | SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOHETEROCYCLES - The present invention provides substituted imidazoheterocyclic compounds having the structure of formula I | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090247502 | SUBSTITUTED PYRIDOXAZINES - The invention provides compounds having the structure of formula I, | 10-01-2009 |
| 20120015930 | SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOHETEROCYCLE DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides substituted imidazoheterocycles having the general structure of formula I: | 01-19-2012 |
John Gustafson, Fall Creek, WI US
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| 20080199293 | Adapter faceplate - In combination a vehicle having an extension and an adaptor faceplate. The extension includes a first power-operated extension mount and a second mount. The adaptor faceplate comprising a rigid member securable to skid steer attachments with the rigid member having a front side and a back side with a frame extending from the back side of the rigid member for supporting a first connecting member and a second connecting member thereon with the first connecting member attachable to the first power-operated extension mount and the second connecting member attachable to the second extension mount. | 08-21-2008 |
Joseph E. Gustafson, Sherborn, MA US
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| 20080320509 | Quantitative Assessment of Marketing Strategies - Systems and methods allow business and marketing professionals to quantitatively measure the success of distributed marketing information and the quality of the sales opportunity at any given phase in the sales process. | 12-25-2008 |
Josh Gustafson, Bothell, WA US
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| 20090119715 | ALTERNATE SOURCE CONFLICT RESOLUTION - A system and methods for acquiring scheduled television programs with coinciding program times. One method includes initially identifying that a conflict exists to acquire the scheduled television programs. Once the conflict is identified, the method identifies one or more alternate sources that contain the scheduled television programs. Acquisition schedules are generated and optimized. Then, at least one of the scheduled television programs are recorded from one of the alternate sources. A user may set user preferences to customize how the system will generate potential acquisition schedules. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090220208 | RESOLVING RECORDING CONFLICTS - A system and methods of incrementally updating a recording schedule in response to changes in user requests and changes in availability of requested content. Changes to the recording schedule may be prompted by a user request to record new content, a change in the parameters of an existing request, removal of a request, and the like. Before changing the recording schedule, an algorithm generates new possible recording schedules by combining recording assignments for a given program with the existing recording schedule. In one embodiment, the algorithm reduces the new possible recording schedules to a final recording schedule and applies the final recording schedule to a digital recording device. In another embodiment, the final recording schedule is presented to a user for approval before the schedule is applied to the digital recording device. | 09-03-2009 |
Kenneth J. Gustafson, Shaker Heights, OH US
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| 20090254144 | System and Method of Bladder and Sphincter Control - A method and system for bladder control are disclosed. In embodiments, a method for bladder control is provided that comprises coupling an electrode to an afferent nerve that is related to the bladder. Applying a plurality of pulse burst stimulations via the electrode causes voiding of urine from the bladder. In embodiments, the plurality of pulse burst stimulations to the afferent nerve reduces external urethral sphincter (EUS) contractions and evokes bladder contractions to expel urine from the subject. In embodiments, the plurality of pulse burst stimulations to the afferent nerve evokes bladder contractions alone to expel urine from the subject. In embodiments, a system for bladder control is provided that comprises an electrode for applying a pulse burst stimulus to an afferent nerve or dermatome to reduce reflex contractions and a signal generator for generating the pulse burst stimulus. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090326603 | APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING COMPONENTS IN, ON, OR NEAR THE PUDENDAL NERVE OR ITS BRANCHES TO ACHIEVE SELECTIVE PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSES - Apparatus to control physiological functions, including urinary track physiological functions are described. The apparatus includes an electrode(s) configured to be placed on or in a targeted component of a pudendal nerve and to stimulate the targeted pudendal nerve pudendal. The targeted component of the pudendal nerve includes a pudendal nerve urethral afferent, and afferent nerve fibers in the deep perineal nerve. The apparatus includes a controller coupled to the electrode to apply an electrical signal having an amplitude and a selected frequency chosen to stimulate the targeted component. The controller operates in a first mode to apply a first frequency without substantially changing the amplitude for achieving a first physiologic response and the controller operates in a second mode to apply a second frequency, different than the first frequency, for achieving a second physiologic response different than the first physiologic response. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100094372 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY STIMULATING COMPONENTS IN, ON, OR NEAR THE PUDENDAL NERVE OR ITS BRANCHES TO ACHIEVE SELECTIVE PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSES - Systems and methods selectively stimulate components of the pudendal nerve away from the sacral root to evoke desired physiologic responses in persons who lack the ability to otherwise produce these responses—e.g., maintain continence and/or produce micturition, and/or provide male/female sexuality responses, and/or provide bowel responses. The systems and methods use a multiple electrode array, or individual electrodes, placed on, in, or near the pudendal nerve. The electrode array, or individual electrodes, in association with a pulse generator, provide selective stimulation of individual fascicles within the pudendal nerve, to achieve different physiologic responses. | 04-15-2010 |
Kirk Gustafson, Frederick, MD US
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| 20110183894 | ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY OF THE PROTEIN SCYTOVIRIN AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention features methods of treating or preventing a viral infection in a subject, methods of inhibiting a virus in a biological sample, and methods of treating or preventing a viral infection caused by a virus in or on the skin or mucus membrane. The instant invention describes novel methods for treating viral infections, in particular infections caused by high mannose enveloped viruses, for example hepatitis C virus (HCV). | 07-28-2011 |
Kirk R. Gustafson, Frederick, MD US
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| 20090197940 | CHONDROPSIN-CLASS ANTITUMOR V-ATPase INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A composition comprising a substantially purified compound of the formula: | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100298248 | BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MACROLIDES, COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I) or (II, wherein R | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100317732 | METHOD OF INHIBITING ABCG2 AND OTHER TREATMENT METHODS - Disclosed are methods of enhancing the chemotherapeutic treatment of tumor cells, reducing resistance of a cancer cell to a chemotherapeutic agent, a method of inhibiting ABCG2, Pgp, or MRP1 in a mammal afflicted with cancer, and a method of increasing the bioavailability of an ABCG2 substrate drug in a mammal. The methods comprise administering effective amounts of certain compounds to the mammal, for example, a compound of the formula (I): Formula (I), wherein R | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110034547 | CHONDROPSIN-CLASS ANTITUMOR V-ATPASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A composition comprising a substantially purified compound of the formula: | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110190240 | NUCLEAR FACTOR KAPPA B PATHWAY INHIBITOR COMPOSITION AND USE OF SAME - An embodiment of the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I)a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, hydrate, or solvate thereof. Another embodiment of the invention provides a method of treating or preventing a condition associated with increased expression and/or activity of an NFκB pathway using same compounds. A further embodiment of the invention provides a method of diagnosing a condition in an individual using same compounds. | 08-04-2011 |
Leslie G. Gustafson, Oakwood Hills, IL US
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| 20100329280 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN A FIRST PROTOCOL AND A SECOND PROTOCOL - The application discloses a method and apparatus for providing interoperability for a mobile subscriber unit (MSU), employing a first protocol e.g., SCEP, with a packet-data subsystem operating at a second protocol e.g., SNDCP. The method includes determining that the first protocol employed by the MSU is different from the second protocol operated by the packet data subsystem. The method then includes creating a context information for the MSU when the determined first protocol is different from the second protocol. Further, the method includes determining a header associated with the second protocol based on the created context information and then receiving at least one data packet associated with the first protocol from the MSU. The method then encapsulates the at least one data packet with the determined header associated with the second protocol. The method then transmits the at least one encapsulated data packet to the communication network through a context manager. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110075614 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING APPLICATION SERVICE BETWEEN A FIRST PROTOCOL AND A SECOND PROTOCOL - Application service is provided for a subscriber unit (SU), employing a first protocol, in a communication network employing a second protocol. The method includes receiving a CAI OTAR message from the SU. The CAI OTAR message includes at least a key management message (KMM) and a CAI header of the SU. The method then includes determining that the first protocol employed by the SU is different from the second protocol associated with the communication network based on the received CAI OTAR message. The method further includes creating a key management message (KMM) preamble, associated with the second protocol, based on at least one of the CAI header and configuration information of the SU, and creating a data link independent (DLI) OTAR message associated with the second protocol. The DLI OTAR message includes the received KMM. The method finally includes encapsulating the DLI OTAR message with the created KMM preamble, and sending the encapsulated DLI OTAR message to a key management facility (KMF) unit operating at a second protocol. | 03-31-2011 |
Mark Gustafson, Spokane, WA US
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| 20090185212 | Multiproduct printing workflow system with dynamic scheduling - A method for end-to-end printing, including entering into service level agreements with each of a plurality of partner systems that enable customers to order personalized print products, wherein a service level agreement designates maximum delays for finishing customer print orders, receiving customer print orders forwarded from the plurality of partner systems, each print order specifying at least one personalized print product, serializing the print orders into a plurality of work items, each work item corresponding to a part of a personalized print product that is to be printed on printable material, dynamically assigning priorities to the work items, dynamically advancing the work items through a plurality of print processing states, wherein each processing state processes work items in order of their priorities. | 07-23-2009 |
Mark Gustafson, Salem, VA US
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| 20090270789 | SUCTION DOME FOR ATRAUMATICALLY GRASPING OR MANIPULATING TISSUE - The present invention provides a suction dome for atraumatically grasping, manipulating, and/or extracting tissues. The suction dome may be used with a surgical instrument having a suction channel. Such instruments include, for example: forceps, laparoscopes, endoscopes, bronchoscopes, and catheters. The suction dome comprises an outer wall non-permeable membrane and a tissue-engaging permeable membrane base. The non-permeable membrane may be supported by a plurality of expanding arms and defines a chamber in communication with the suction channel of the instrument. | 10-29-2009 |
Mark A. Gustafson, Windsor, CO US
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| 20100027849 | Methods and Systems for Administering a Drug Program - Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of administering a drug program related to an animal. Specifically, systems are provided that can receive, compile and analyze information regarding the condition of an organ in a form that is readily readable, transferable to others, and associated with, or linked to, other information such as the presence or absence of an administered drug, combination of drugs, or drug program. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20120033858 | Method for Administering a Drug Program to Determine Whether an Animal Has Been Given a Drug - Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of administering a drug program related to an animal. Specifically, systems are provided that can receive, compile and analyze information regarding the condition of an organ in a form that is readily readable, transferable to others, and associated with, or linked to, other information such as the presence or absence of an administered drug, combination of drugs, or drug program. | 02-09-2012 |
Mark E. Gustafson, St. Charles, MI US
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| 20080281084 | Formulation, Solubilization, Purification, and Refolding of Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor - Compositions are described that are suitable for formulating TFPI. Solubilizers and stabilizers facilitate the preparation of pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of TFPI at various concentrations. | 11-13-2008 |
Mark W. Gustafson, Spokane, WA US
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| 20100195155 | MULTIPRODUCT PRINTING WORKFLOW SYSTEM WITH DYNAMIC CADENCE - A method and system for managing print jobs in a printing system, comprising assigning one or more printing resources including at least one printer to a print value stream, the print value stream capable of printing one or more parts from one or more print products, maintaining a prioritized queue of print jobs to be processed by the print value stream, dynamically updating a cadence rate that indicates the maximum number of print units to be printed by said print value stream during a specified period of time, and providing the print jobs from the prioritized queue in priority order to the print value stream at a rate so as not to exceed the cadence rate. The approach is related in principle to Takt Time or Taktzeit. | 08-05-2010 |
Marty Gustafson, Cross Plains, WI US
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| 20090116224 | MARINE LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and apparatus of lighting a marine habitat for growth utilizing an LED light system. The light system includes an LED light source, a power supply for such light source and a controller for controlling the activation status and the intensity of the LED light source. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090140668 | Marine LED Lighting System and Method - A method and apparatus of lighting a marine habitat for growth utilizing an LED light system. The light system includes an LED light source, a power supply for such light source and a controller for controlling the activation status and the intensity of the LED light source. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090309515 | Marine LED Lighting System and Method - A method and apparatus of lighting a marine habitat for growth utilizing an LED light system. The light system includes an LED light source, a power supply for such light source and a controller for controlling the activation status and the intensity of the LED light source. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110280011 | MARINE LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and apparatus of lighting a marine habitat for growth utilizing an LED light system. The light system includes an LED light source, a power supply for such light source and a controller for controlling the activation status and the intensity of the LED light source. | 11-17-2011 |
Michael Allen Gustafson, Reno, NV US
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| 20090197482 | STAMPED BEAM CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes a first and second array of flexible beams that are overlapped within a hood and that define a substantially cylindrically cavity for receiving a mating connector. Contact areas of each of the flexible beams may be shaped to define multiple contact points, thus increasing the overall area available for current to pass. | 08-06-2009 |
Norman P. Gustafson, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20100004104 | Elastic arc anatomical shoulder pulley system - An Elastic Arc Anatomical Shoulder Pulley System for use in rehabilitation of various shoulder conditions. The device provides a means that a user can employ to produce passive shoulder motion that approximates the normal arc the shoulder describes during active movement. A door unit is included that allows for a convenient attachment site of a pulley. An arc that has elastic properties is routed through a pulley that is located above the user's head. Handles are attached to the elastic arc. The user pulls down on one handle to accomplish upward movement of an injured arm. The arc shape of the elastic arc insures that the movement produced corresponds to the normal arc shaped movement of the shoulder that is produced during active movement. | 01-07-2010 |
Pamela K. Gustafson, Overland Park, KS US
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| 20090323908 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING AN AUDIO TO-DO LIST AND ADDING TO-DO LIST ITEMS TO A CALENDAR APPLICATION - An embodiment of a method for recording a to-do list includes receiving an incoming call by a first communication device from a caller using a second communication device. In at least one embodiment, the first communication device is located at a customer premise location. The method further includes prompting the caller to record an audio to-do list, recording an audio to-do list from the caller, and converting the audio to-do list into a text to-do list. The method further includes converting the text to-do list into at least one to-do list item, and sending the at least one to-do list item to a computing device to be utilized by an application. In at least one embodiment, the method further includes adding the at least one to-do list item to a software calendar application associated with the computing device. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100035639 | Message Filtering System Using Profiles - In one embodiment of the present invention, a system and method of filtering messages may be provided that includes receiving an SMS message intended for a recipient and receiving a user-restriction profile. The system and method includes determining whether the SMS message contains content that is indicated to be restricted by the user-restriction profile and, in response to the determination that the SMS message contains restricted content, delivering the SMS message to an authorized secondary receiver. Alternatively, in response to the determination that the SMS message does not contain restricted content, the SMS message may be delivered to the recipient. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100169156 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREDITING A CUSTOMER ACCOUNT - Embodiments of the disclosed invention include a system and method for crediting a customer account for having placed a call from the customer on hold during a customer service call. For example, in one embodiment, audible advertisements are played while a customer is on hold during a customer service call. Revenue received from the advertisers associated with the audible advertisements is used to credit the customer account. In some embodiments, the total credit applied to customer accounts for having been placed on hold completely offsets all revenue received from the advertisers of the audible advertisements. Thus, the disclosed embodiments provide a mutual benefit to advertisers and consumers. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100173627 | WIRELESS DECT PHONE ADAPTOR - An embodiment of a method for initiating an outgoing call from a cellular handset to a fixed network using a DECT base station includes receiving an outgoing call request from a cellular handset by an adaptor module in communication with the cellular handset. The outgoing call request includes a request to establish a call session with a communication device over a fixed network. The method further includes sending a call set-up message to a DECT base station in response to receiving the outgoing call request. The DECT base station is configured to initiate an outgoing call to the communication device over the fixed network in response receiving the call set-up message. The method further includes receiving a call connect message from the DECT base station, and establishing a call session between the cellular handset and the communication device. | 07-08-2010 |
Paul Richard Gustafson, Winnsboro, TX US
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| 20120090445 | Pick for string instruments - The invention is generally a pick apparatus for playing a stringed musical instrument having an elastic and generally cylindrically shaped cot having an opening and a tip, and has a substantially uniform thickness, as well as a pick capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument attached thereto proximate to the cot's hemisphere and extending beyond the hemisphere away from the cot such that the pick is capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument when the cot is being worn on a digit of a user. | 04-19-2012 |
Richard Gustafson, Columbus, IN US
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| 20090241897 | LOW COST VARIABLE SWIRL - Variable swirl for internal combustion engines. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a first intake valve controlling air flow from a first intake port to a piston cylinder of the internal combustion engine, where the first intake valve has a first lift profile. A second intake valve controls air flow from a second intake port to the piston cylinder, where the second intake valve has a second lift profile different than the first lift profile. The combination of first and second lift profiles causes a variable swirl of air in the cylinder as a function of engine speed. | 10-01-2009 |
Richard J. Gustafson, Columbus, IN US
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| 20110077838 | EGR FLOW COMPENSATION FOR A DIESEL AIR HANDLING SYSTEM - A method is disclosed for adjusting a target EGR mass flow in response to a current charge flow and target EGR fraction. The method includes interpreting an air-fuel ratio and a target air-fuel ratio. The method further includes interpreting a charge flow and a target EGR fraction. The method further includes determining an adjusted target EGR mass flow based on the air-fuel ratio, the target air-fuel ratio, the charge flow, and the target EGR fraction. The method further includes controlling an actuator based on the adjusted target EGR mass flow. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110197834 | EARLY INTAKE VALVE CLOSING AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An early intake valve closing (EIVC) and variable valve timing (VVT) assembly and method are provided for an internal combustion engine. The method includes operating an intake valve to open and close an intake port and allow intake gas to enter a cylinder of the internal combustion engine containing a piston, where the timing of the closing of the intake valve occurs at or before bottom dead center (BDC) of the compression stroke of the piston. The method further includes selectively extending duration of the opening of the intake port by an amount that delays closing timing of the intake valve until after BDC of the piston compression stroke. An assembly for EIVC and VVT includes a cylinder head including an intake valve and intake port and a rotatably mounted camshaft including an intake lobe operatively connected to the intake valve to periodically move the valve into the first and second positions. The intake lobe is shaped such that the timing of the closing position occurs at or before BDC of a compression stroke of the piston. The assembly further includes a selectively activatable VVT assembly having an actuator that operatively engages the intake valve before the intake valve reaches the closed position to extend duration of the intake valve opening until after BDC of the piston compression stroke. | 08-18-2011 |
Robert Eric Gustafson, Midlothian, TX US
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| 20120090445 | Pick for string instruments - The invention is generally a pick apparatus for playing a stringed musical instrument having an elastic and generally cylindrically shaped cot having an opening and a tip, and has a substantially uniform thickness, as well as a pick capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument attached thereto proximate to the cot's hemisphere and extending beyond the hemisphere away from the cot such that the pick is capable of plucking a string of a musical instrument when the cot is being worn on a digit of a user. | 04-19-2012 |
Ross James Gustafson, Greenville, SC US
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| 20110271689 | GAS TURBINE COOLING - In one embodiment, a compressor discharge casing of a gas turbine engine is designed to receive discharge air from a compressor and to direct a first portion of the discharge air into a combustor of the gas turbine engine and a second portion of the discharge air into a nozzle assembly of a gas turbine to cool components of the gas turbine. A heat transfer device is configured to receive a cooling fluid and to cool the second portion of the discharge air with the cooling fluid. | 11-10-2011 |
Ryan Gustafson, Houston, TX US
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| 20100147532 | REMOTE OPERATED ACTUATOR SYSTEM FOR DRILL STRING INTERNAL BLOWOUT PREVENTER - An air swivel ring includes a non-rotating member having an air inlet, a rotating member having an air outlet, and a split seal having a first sealing surface and coupled to one of the non-rotating member and the rotating member so that the first sealing surface on the seal is disposed proximate a second sealing surface on the other of the non-rotating member and the rotating member. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100155071 | Subsea Force Generating Device and Method - Method and water submerged device for generating a force under water. The device includes a low pressure recipient configured to contain a volume of a first fluid at a low pressure volume, an inlet connected to the low pressure recipient and configured to exchange a second fluid with an external enclosure, and a valve connected to the external enclosure and the inlet and configured to separate a pressure source in the external enclosure from the low pressure recipient. When the valve is open, such that there is a flow communication between the external enclosure and the low pressure recipient, a pressure imbalance occurs in the external enclosure which generates the force and the second fluid from the external enclosure enters the low pressure recipient and compresses the first fluid. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100155072 | Rechargeable Subsea Force Generating Device and Method - Method and device to be used for resetting a pressure in a low pressure recipient connected to a subsea pressure control device. The device includes the low pressure recipient configured to have first and second chambers separated by a first piston; a reset recipient configured to have third and fourth chambers separated by a piston assembly, and the piston assembly includes a second piston having first and second extension elements that extend along a direction of movement of the piston assembly. The third chamber has an inlet configured to allow the hydraulic liquid to enter the third chamber and an outlet configured to allow the hydraulic liquid to exit the third chamber, and the fourth chamber has an inlet configured to allow the hydraulic liquid to enter the fourth chamber and an outlet configured to allow the hydraulic liquid to exit the fourth chamber. | 06-24-2010 |
Ryan Gustafson, Cypress, TX US
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| 20110100637 | Safety Mechanism for Blowout Preventer - Blowout preventer (BOP) stack and lower marine riser package for sealing an undersea well. The blowout preventer stack includes a frame extending along an axis and configured to be attached to a head of the well; an accumulator attached to the frame and configured to provide high pressure; two or more BOPs attached to the frame, the two or more BOPs being disposed within the frame and attached one on top of the other along the axis; each BOP having a body and a pair of bonnets attached to the body, where the bonnets are configured to be detachably attached to the body; each BOP having a corresponding cavity extending along the axis through which a fluid from the well is circulating; each BOP being configured to seal the well when the high pressure from the accumulator is released to the BOPs; plural brackets attached to the body of at least one BOP; and a safety bar attached to the plural brackets and configured to partially encircle the body of the at least one BOP. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110120698 | Regulator Dampening Device and Method - A flow regulator includes a flow regulating part configured to receive at an inlet a working fluid at a first pressure and to release the working fluid at an outlet at a second pressure; a slide provided inside the flow regulating part and configured to move along an axis to reduce the pressure of the working fluid; a control part attached to the flow regulating part, the control part including a chamber; a spring housing provided in the chamber and connected to the slide though a shaft, the spring housing configured to move the slide along the axis; a cap provided in the chamber and facing the spring housing, the cap being configured to have plural blind holes; and plural pins extending along the axis and attached to the spring housing, the plural pins being configured to enter the plural blind holes. | 05-26-2011 |
Scott Bradley Gustafson, Albany, OR US
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| 20090137526 | Purification Method for Biomaterial - The present disclosure relates to methods for purifying chitin or chitosan, particularly for obtaining medical grade materials suitable for use in biocompatible devices,formulations, or other materials. Chitosan separation and purification methods are taught for obtaining high purity and fractionated bio-compatible medical grade materials. Chemistries and solvent systems are taught for the use in counter current chromatography, liquid/liquid or other microfluidic separation systems. | 05-28-2009 |
Steve Gustafson, Brentwood, TN US
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| 20110078028 | ONLINE INTERACTIVE WEBSITE - An interactive online website enabling users to order products or services. The website dynamically provides a prepopulated order sheet displaying at least some sales history of products or services previously purchased by a website user. The order sheet may be organized to display a plurality of categories showing at least some of the products or services purchased by the consumer during a predetermined past period. The website may be configured to permit the user to browse the prepopulated order sheet and to enter order quantities for selected products or services. | 03-31-2011 |
Thomas Gene Gustafson, Marietta, GA US
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| 20110227723 | REMOTE MACHINE MONITORING - A system for monitoring a machine includes a monitoring relay for coupling to one or more sensors on the machine and a communication device. The system also includes a remote monitoring unit (RMU) coupled to the monitoring device and the communication device, the RMU receiving data points from the monitoring relay and causing the data points to be provided over a communication to a server via an HTTP POST command. | 09-22-2011 |
Tracey L. Gustafson, Husson, MA US
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| 20090125908 | Hardware Port Scheduler - According to one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a port having a plurality of lanes, a plurality of protocol engines. Each protocol engine is associated with one of the plurality of lanes, and processes tasks to be forwarded to a plurality of remote nodes. The apparatus also includes a first port task scheduler (PTS) to manage the tasks to be forwarded to the one or more of the plurality of protocol engines. The first PTS includes a register to indicate which of the plurality of protocol engines the first PTS is to support. | 05-14-2009 |
Vincent K. Gustafson, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20110265872 | SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In a concentrated solar photoelectric system, at least one controllable radiation attenuation element (e.g., an array of controllable pixels or segments) is arranged to selectively attenuate transmission of radiation to a photoelectric element (e.g., a solar panel). Liquid crystals may provide attenuation utility without necessity for mechanical actuation. Attenuation may be controlled responsive to at least one sensor to maintain each portion of the photoelectric element at or below a maximum power conversion point. Non-planar attenuators and/or lenses may be provided. One or more thermal exchange fluid channels may be in thermal communication with the thermoelectric element. | 11-03-2011 |