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Arthur A. Hancock, Libertyville, IL US

Benjamin H. Hancock, Grovetown, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120123836	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING INTERNET TRAFFIC - A system and method for driving internet traffic to a coupon website is described. The website can provide low-cost, high traffic advertising to vendors by providing coupons. Traffic to the website can be enhanced by providing a variety of incentives. The incentives can include points, free prizes, and cash incentives. The site can be flexible and adaptable enabling vendors to change coupons and/or offers during the pendency of their contract. The site can be geographically limited to a small number of vendors to increase site demand and decrease vendor competition. The site can comprise a non-exclusive geographical site to increase traffic and improved economies of scale. The site can be divided into zones or areas to provide relevant information to consumers based on geographical, or other, data. The site can provide a variety of payment options including paying all or part of the listing fee with vendor coupons.	05-17-2012

Bruno C. Hancock, North Stonington, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080317851	IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOSAGE FORMS CONTAINING SOLID DRUG DISBURSIONS - High loading immediate release dosage forms containing at least 30 wt % of a solid drug dispersion, at least 5 wt % of a disintegrant and a porosigen are disclosed that exhibit excellent strength and aqueous solubility.	12-25-2008

Bruno Caspar Hancock, North Stonington, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090118328	Pharmaceutical Compositions Of Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Inhibitors And Hmg-Coa Reductase - A solid amorphous dispersion comprises a cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor, an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-conenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), and a concentration enhancing polymer. At least a major portion of the CETP inhibitor in the dispersion is amorphous. The solid amorphous dispersion provides concentration-enhancement of the CETP inhibitor when administered to an aqueous use environment.	05-07-2009

Carolie Hancock, Harpswell, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053371	Package for storing, shipping, preparing and dispensing a meal - The present invention relates to a novel package for storing, shipping, preparing and dispensing a meal. In one embodiment the present invention provides for a meal comprising an array of shellfish and vegetables disposed in a tray, which is disposed in a flavor pouch. The package has sufficient structural integrity to withstand shipping and when purchased by the customer, is ready to bake or grill. When prepared by the customer a substantial array of perfectly prepared seafood, steamed in a seasoned butter sauce, is presented. The visual presentation, ease of preparation, uniqueness of combination and high quality ingredients makes a wonderful meal for two or more.	02-26-2009

Daniel A. Hancock, Media, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100072409	RECLOSABLE VACUUM-TIGHT PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICE HAVING A DEFORMABLE SEAL MEMBER - A pressure-relief valve assembly is improved in that sealing surfaces on both the valve seat and valve head are confrontationally disposed annular planar surfaces oriented substantially perpendicular to the valve axis. A resilient valve seal is formed of a material which deforms to a predetermined extent into sealing engagement against both sealing surfaces when compressed by the spring biasing force. When a vacuum exists the combination of the spring force and a holding force created by a pressure differential acts to increase the extent of compression between the resilient valve seal and both sealing surfaces sufficient to create a vacuum-tight seal. The magnitude of the spring biasing force in discrete increments may be adjusted by varying the degree of threaded engagement between members forming the valve housing.	03-25-2010

Daniel J. Hancock, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110005044	INSULATED CLAMP - An insulated clamp for securing a pipe to a conventional C-channel including first and second portions each having a recess associated therewith for receiving a portion of a pipe to be positioned therebetween, the first portion including a pair of flanges receivable within the C-channel, an expansion device positioned between the pair of flanges for moving the flanges into engagement with the C-channel, and a coupling mechanism for attaching the first and second portions to each other. The coupling mechanism is engageable with the expansion device to move the pair of flanges into their engaged position with the C-channel when the first and second clamp portions are attached to each other.	01-13-2011

David Hancock, Morris, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090148577	Food Article End Detection System for a Food Article Slicing Machine - A food article end location detecting system for a food article slicing machine. The system includes a sensor located so that each food article passes a sensing range of the sensor as the food articles are loaded onto a food article feed apparatus. The system has instructions for calculating the length of each food article based on a location value provided by the sensor. The system also comprises a food article end disposal mechanism. The disposal mechanism has a transport for receiving said food article ends and for removing said food article ends from said food article path. The disposal mechanism also has a paddle for displacing food article ends from the transport.	06-11-2009
20090173196	Maintenance and Safety System for a Food Article Slicing Machine - A slicing apparatus and a weighing and classifying conveyor combination with cleanup position wherein, the elevated food article feed mechanism can be collapsed to a maintenance position, the weighing and classifying conveyor is oriented at a distance from the slicing apparatus and the slicing head cover is automatically lifted to an open cleanup position. The machine has laser intrusion detectors that are used to shut down systems when an unwanted intrusion by a person or object is detected.	07-09-2009

David Hancock, Chippewa Falls, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090102335	WORKSTATION - A workstation is provided that includes a base, a first worksurface supported by the base and a housing supported by the base. The first worksurface defines an opening and the housing is movable within the opening. The housing is configured support a display monitor (e.g., a flat screen monitor, etc.) and has a receptacle configured to support an input device (e.g., keyboard, etc.). The workstation also includes a second work surface supported atop the housing and an actuator coupled between the base and the housing for selectively moving the housing in a vertical direction between a stowed position and a use position. The second worksurface is substantially aligned with the first worksurface when the housing is in the stowed position. The housing is configured to be selectively moved from the use position to one of the stowed position and an intermediate position by applying a downward force to the second worksurface.	04-23-2009

David C. Hancock, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110002229	DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF END-TO-END NETWORK LOSS DURING A PHONE CALL - A method and system of managing end-to-end loss in a manner that allows phone calls to be executed across many networks at desirable end-to-end loss levels, including networks having fixed-loss stratagems, by controlling devices to adjust their local loss or gain in order to establish target end-to-end loss.	01-06-2011

Dennis Hancock, Morgan, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100014284	Multipurpose Flashlight - A multipurpose flashlight comprising a slotted locking donut and insert stick that can be used to start a fire. The multipurpose flashlight provides an easy way for an individual to have all the tools they will need to create a fire in a survival situation or anytime they are participating in outdoor activities.	01-21-2010

Dennis H. Hancock, Morgan, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090193947	Multipurpose cutting tool - A multipurpose cutting tool comprising a multi-function handle housing with a multi-function blade that can be used in a variety of different ways to open a variety of different packages. The multipurpose cutting tool can be used to safely and easily open almost any product packaging.	08-06-2009

Eric A. Hancock, Bellingham, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110163497	Three Dimensional Random Number Generator - A method and apparatus for generating three dimensional random numbers using three separate number generators for the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. The present invention aims to further randomize number generation making use of the human intuitive sense. The number generators for each axis are the same apparatus. The random number generator apparatus makes use of disks that rotate at different rates with digits that are evenly distributed in a radial fashion. A reading sensor scans digits at certain positioned when a user intuitively triggers for a scan.	07-07-2011

Etienne Hancock, Morrisville, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120073118	Module-Handling Tool for Installing/Removing Modules Into/From an Electromagnetic Rotary Machine Having a Modularized Active Portion - A module-handling tool for facilitating installation, servicing, and/or dismantling of a electromagnetic rotary machine, such as an electrical power generator or electric motor, having a modularized active portion. In one embodiment, module-handling tool is configured for a machine having a modularized stator having a number of removable modules. In one example of such stator-module-handling tool, the tool is designed and configured to hold a stator module and be temporarily secured to the rotor of the machine during the process of installing the stator module into the machine or removing the module from the machine. In this example, the module-handling tool also acts as a module carrier for transporting a module to or from the machine.	03-29-2012
20120074709	Method and Apparatus for Rotor Cooling in an Electromechanical Machine - An apparatus and method for cooling the rotor in an electromechanical machine such as a wind turbine generator is disclosed. Fluid cooling passages may be formed in the rotor, defined at least in part by a support member for magnets mounted on the rotor. Cooling fluid intake may be through the stator surrounding the rotor.	03-29-2012

Floyd Hancock, Stuttgart, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090064354	Methods and Compositions for Selecting Soybean Plants Resistant to Southern Root Knot Nematode - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with resistance to Southern Root Knot Nematode (SRKN). The invention further provides germplasm and the use of germplasm containing QTL conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel elite germplasm comprising one or more SRKN resistance QTL.	03-05-2009
20120017295	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024289 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024289. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024289. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024289 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024289 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	01-19-2012
20120017313	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024210 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024210. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024210. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024210 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024210 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	01-19-2012
20120017314	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024212 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024212. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024212. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024212 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024212 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	01-19-2012
20120017315	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024213 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024213. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024213. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024213 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024213 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	01-19-2012
20120023607	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1023585 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023585. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023585. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023585 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023585 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	01-26-2012
20120023608	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1023667 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023667. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023667. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023667 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023667 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	01-26-2012
20120030788	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1023705 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023705. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023705. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023705 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023705 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012
20120030791	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1023750 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023750. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023750. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023750 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023750 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012
20120030800	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1023840 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023840. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023840. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023840 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023840 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012

Gary Hancock, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024331	DISTRIBUTION ANGLE PLATE FOR A CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A distribution angle plate for a concrete floor system in a multi-level building is disclosed. The plate helps to create a joist bearing point at the interior surface of a vertical structural wall and proximate the top portion of the vertical structural wall. Decking may be laid flat over the top surface of the steel joist and the top surface of the vertical structural wall. This allows the decking to be screwed, welded, or shot directly to the top surface of the vertical structural wall and the top of the steel joist on the same horizontal plane. This also provides for a direct shear attachment at the perimeter of each vertical structural wall. Any height of concrete can then be poured on top of the decking, steel or wood, on a flat continuous plane. This creates a continuous solid mass between vertical structural walls in multi-story buildings, with no voids between floors.	02-04-2010

Gary Hancock, Centereach, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080253122	LED LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR RETROFITTING AN AIRCRAFT CABIN FLUORESCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for retrofitting a fluorescent lighting system, for example a passenger cabin fluorescent lighting system on a vehicle such as an aircraft. The present system may include at least one LED lighting unit for replacing, in situ, at least one fluorescent light of the fluorescent lighting system, and a control module for replacing, in situ, at least one ballast-type unit of the fluorescent lighting system that illuminates the at least one fluorescent light. The present system may further include a master control module, which may replace, in situ, an inverter of the fluorescent lighting system. The present method may include steps of: replacing at least one fluorescent light, in situ, with at least one LED lighting unit; and replacing at least one ballast-type unit, in situ, with at least one control module configured to control illumination of the LED lighting unit.	10-16-2008
20100128472	LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting apparatus comprising a white LED and a RGB LED disposed on a mounting and at least partially enclosed by a housing. The RGB LED produces red, green and blue components of light. A white LED driver controls current to the white LED and a RGB LED driver controls current to the RGB LED. A lighting system including the lighting apparatus and a system controller having a memory in which preset lighting programs are stored. A method for method for providing wash lighting comprising the steps of emitting a current color and intensity from a white LED and from a RGB LED, receiving data representing a change of color and intensity from the current color and intensity for at least the RGB LED and emitting white light that is on the Planckian locus in the CIE 1931 chromaticity diagram.	05-27-2010

Gene Hancock, Everett, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110180263	Method For Improving Hydraulic Fracturing Efficiency And Natural Gas Production - A method of improving natural gas release from a well via an enhanced hydraulic fracturing operation. The method includes capturing or retrieving the flow back from the well following the fracturing operation. The flow back or other source water is introduced to an electrocoagulation (“EC”) treatment process. EC treatment separates the water from other fracturing fluid components in the flow back and also removes bacteria and other contaminants. Thereafter, the EC-treated fluid is recycled for subsequent fracturing operations. The process may also be used to treat all source water, including fresh water delivered to the well before it is used as a fracturing fluid.	07-28-2011

James F. Hancock, East Lansing, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100269233	Blueberry Plant Denominated 'Huron' - ‘Huron’ is a new blueberry cultivar of primarily	10-21-2010

Jeffery D. Hancock, Uintah, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100014284	Multipurpose Flashlight - A multipurpose flashlight comprising a slotted locking donut and insert stick that can be used to start a fire. The multipurpose flashlight provides an easy way for an individual to have all the tools they will need to create a fire in a survival situation or anytime they are participating in outdoor activities.	01-21-2010

Jeffrey D. Hancock, Uintah, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090193947	Multipurpose cutting tool - A multipurpose cutting tool comprising a multi-function handle housing with a multi-function blade that can be used in a variety of different ways to open a variety of different packages. The multipurpose cutting tool can be used to safely and easily open almost any product packaging.	08-06-2009
20110210530	Tow hitch - A tow hitch for connecting a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle or other towed object including a receiving member to receive an insert member. The insert member has multiple connectors for selected use in securing a towed vehicle or other towed object, and a wedge secured to the insert member so that the wedge is positioned on a top surface of the insert member and between the insert member and the receiving member and is held against working it's cog out from between the insert and receiving member during us.	09-01-2011
20110316208	In-line tensioning and shock absorbing device - An in-line tensioning and shock absorbing device that is easily incorporated onto existing tie downs, including but not limited to straps, ropes, chains, cables and belts, used for securing cargo into a means of transportation and limits or prevents the application of dynamic forces to the tie down that result from the movement of the transportation means to which the tie down is secured.	12-29-2011
20120091178	ATV holder unit with stacked article receivers - A holding unit for articles to be carried on an all terrain vehicle, or the like, comprising a mounting base adapted to be secured to various surfaces and components of the vehicle and extending downwardly from a support arm adjustably positioned and securely fixed and at least one article holder having stacked cradles to receive articles to be held in a stacked arrangement.	04-19-2012

Joel Hancock, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100241441	AUTOMATED SCAT SYSTEM - An electronic shoreline cleanup and assessment system includes a plurality of hardware and software elements configured to provide automation and greater efficiency for SCAT teams. In an exemplary embodiment, teams use digital cameras and GPS receivers programmed with data dictionaries in their survey efforts. Collected data can be synchronized with a laptop computer, which can then wirelessly transmit data to an environmental command center. The environmental command center can operate a central computer and central database, which permit useful operations with the gathered data.	09-23-2010

John Hancock, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080270110	AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION WITH TEXTUAL CONTENT INPUT - A method of recognizing speech includes extracting textual content from a visual content time segment associated with a rich media presentation. A textual content input comprising a word from the extracted textual content is created. The textual content input is provided to an automatic speech recognition algorithm such that there is an increased probability that the automatic speech recognition algorithm recognizes the word within an audio content time segment associated with the rich media presentation.	10-30-2008
20080270138	AUDIO CONTENT SEARCH ENGINE - A method of generating an audio content index for use by a search engine includes determining a phoneme sequence based on recognized speech from an audio content time segment. The method also includes identifying k-phonemes which occur within the phoneme sequence. The identified k-phonemes are stored within a data structure such that the identified k-phonemes are capable of being compared with k-phonemes from a search query.	10-30-2008
20080270344	RICH MEDIA CONTENT SEARCH ENGINE - A method of generating a set of search results. An audio content search results set including an individual audio content search result corresponding to a rich media time segment is generated. A visual content search results set including an individual visual content search result corresponding to the rich media time segment is also generated. A relevance of the rich media time segment is determined based at least in part on an individual search result count. The individual search result count is a sum of a number of individual audio content search results corresponding to the rich media time segment and a number of individual visual content search results corresponding to the rich media time segment. The rich media time segment is included in an ordered set of search results, wherein an order of the rich media time segment is based at least in part on the determined relevance.	10-30-2008

John Hancock, Fishers, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090326413	Single-Handed Biopsy System - An automatic tissue sampling apparatus for use with a biopsy needle set includes a housing defining a cavity and a forward end opening for passage of an inner needle and outer cannula. Two carriers are slidably disposed within the cavity and are configured to support one of the inner needle and the outer cannula. Springs operably engage each carrier and have a cocked position to store potential energy and a firing position to releases the potential energy and drive the corresponding carrier toward the forward end of the housing. A single-handed cocking mechanism, operable to sequentially move the each driving mechanism to its respective cocked position, includes a manually operated cocking lever positioned outside the housing. A force transmission mechanism operably coupled between the cocking lever and the carriers is configured so that the force required to manually depress the cocking lever does not increase as the springs are compressed.	12-31-2009

John Arthur Hancock, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100145727	INTERACTION BETWEEN HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS - Patient records may be maintained in healthcare software systems, and two healthcare software systems may communicate to exchange information about a patient. In one example, one of the systems is a provider-oriented system used by a provider such as a hospital, doctor's office, etc., and the other system is a patient-oriented system that the patient uses to manage his or her healthcare records. The patient and the provider may exchange information to allow the systems to communicate with each other. The provider's system may then receive information from the patient's system. The data provided by the patient's system may be voluminous, and the provider's system may extract specific information from that data, and may place the extracted data in a flat data structure.	06-10-2010

John Greg Hancock, Pensacola, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080226908	Bi-Component Electrically Conductive Drawn Polyester Fiber and Method For Making Same - The invention is directed to a multi-component electrically conductive fiber (FIG.	09-18-2008

John H. Hancock, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202398	Systems and methods for fluid dispensing - Systems and methods are disclosed for dispensing fluids. The systems can include a sensor operable to detect when an object passes a first location as the object moves to a second location. The systems can also include a fluid dispenser operable to dispense fluid at the second location. In addition, the systems can include a control unit in communication with the sensor and the fluid dispenser. The control unit can receive information from the sensor that the object has passed the first location and to control the fluid dispenser to dispense fluid at the second location at a predetermined time after the object passes the first location.	08-28-2008

John P. Hancock, Fishers, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120059276	Biopsy Apparatus - A disposable tissue removal device comprises a “tube within a tube” cutting element mounted to a handpiece. The inner cannula of the cutting element defines an inner lumen and terminates in an inwardly beveled, razor-sharp cutting edge. The inner cannula is driven by both a rotary motor and a reciprocating motor. At the end of its stroke, the inner cannula makes contact with the cutting board to completely sever the tissue. An aspiration vacuum is applied to the inner lumen to aspirate excised tissue through the inner cannula and into a collection trap that is removably mounted to the handpiece. The rotary and reciprocating motors are hydraulically powered through a foot pedal operated hydraulic circuit. The entire biopsy device is configured to be disposable. In one embodiment, the cutting element includes a cannula hub that can be connected to a fluid source, such as a valve-controlled saline bag.	03-08-2012

Jon W. Hancock, Dublin, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090100349	TERMINAL CLIENT COLLABORATION AND RELAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are described that enable collaboration in interactive sessions. A first connection is established between a terminal client and a relay service and the terminal client engages in an interactive session with a terminal service. A second connection is established between a shadow client and the relay service and data and commands are relayed between the terminal client and the shadow client through the relay service, The first and second connections and the interactive session may be encrypted. The interactive session is encrypted using different encryption keys than the keys used by the first and second connections. The data and commands include information associated with the interactive session and the information may be used to synchronize displays between the terminal client and the shadow client.	04-16-2009

Joseph Hancock, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100202005	PITCH TO PITCH ONLINE GRAY BALANCE CALIBRATION WITH DYNAMIC HIGHLIGHT AND SHADOW CONTROLS - An automatic gray balance control system to produce TRCs for all primary colors in a reproduction device and for each pitch of a photoreceptor system by printing target patches for each pitch, measuring the output colors, and automatically readjusting the tone reproduction curves until a satisfactory level of accuracy is obtained as compared to the theoretical desired output. The system produces pitch-based gray balanced TRCs that are updated frequently for each pitch, with different TRCs for different pitches, to ensure consistency in output from pitch to pitch as well as from page to page on a given pitch.	08-12-2010

Kathryn J. Hancock, Libertyville, IL US

Kathy Hancock, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090209470	T24 ANTIGEN FOR IMMUNODIAGNOSIS OF TAENIA SOLIUM CYSTICERCOSIS - The present disclosure relates to T24 nucleic acid sequences, amino acid sequences, and antibodies. Methods for detecting and diagnosing	08-20-2009

Kenneth Hancock, Nashua, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110035770	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING ADVERTISEMENT RESPONSIVE TO EPG INFORMATION - A system and method for utilizing data stored in an EPG database for modifying advertisement information. In this way, a service provider and/or an advertiser can transmit a single advertisement to all the television stations regardless of their geographic location and other user specific information, and need not re-transmit the advertisement even if there is a change in the show's program description. When the advertisement is displayed, the correct updated information is retrieved from the EPG database and inserted into the advertisement.	02-10-2011
20110035771	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING ADVERTISEMENT RESPONSIVE TO EPG INFORMATION - A system and method for utilizing data stored in an EPG database for modifying advertisement information. In this way, a service provider and/or an advertiser can transmit a single advertisement to all the television stations regardless of their geographic location and other user specific information, and need not re-transmit the advertisement even if there is a change in the show's program description. When the advertisement is displayed, the correct updated information is retrieved from the EPG database and inserted into the advertisement.	02-10-2011

Kenneth S. Hancock, Nashua, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100186033	PREMIUM CHANNEL PROMOTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a television schedule guide which includes a detector for determining whether a previously scrambled program is unscrambled. If a previously scrambled program is momentarily unscrambled due to promotional efforts by the program provider, the system will visually distinguish the program on the guide, and a viewer may tune to or record the program from the guide. The view may also subscribe to the program provider through the guide during the promotional period.	07-22-2010
20110154397	PREMIUM CHANNEL PROMOTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a television schedule guide which includes a detector for determining whether a previously scrambled program is unscrambled. If a previously scrambled program is momentarily unscrambled due to promotional efforts by the program provider, the system will visually distinguish the program on the guide, and a viewer may tune to or record the program from the guide. The view may also subscribe to the program provider through the guide during the promotional period.	06-23-2011

Lawrence F. Hancock, North Andover, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080248578	Detection of explosives and other species - The present invention provides a series of systems, devices, and methods relating to the determination of explosives, such as peroxides or peroxide precursors, and other species. Embodiments of the invention may allow a sample suspected of containing an explosive (e.g., a peroxide) or other species to interact with a reactant, wherein the sample may react and cause light emission from the reactant. Advantages of the present invention may include the simplification of devices for determination of peroxide-based explosives, wherein the devices are portable and, in some cases, disposable. Other advantages may include relative ease of fabrication and operation.	10-09-2008
20120107946	DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER SPECIES - The present invention provides a series of systems, devices, and methods relating to the determination of explosives, such as peroxides or peroxide precursors, and other species. Embodiments of the invention may allow a sample suspected of containing an explosive (e.g., a peroxide) or other species to interact with a reactant, wherein the sample may react and cause light emission from the reactant. Advantages of the present invention may include the simplification of devices for determination of peroxide-based explosives, wherein the devices are portable and, in some cases, disposable. Other advantages may include relative ease of fabrication and operation.	05-03-2012

Leonard H. Hancock, Hummelstown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080264189	Vehicle Hydraulic System - A hydraulic system includes a split shaft power take off assembly or a transfer case powered by a vehicle drive train. One or more hydraulic pumps are driven by the split shaft power take off assembly or transfer case and supply hydraulic fluid to one or more hydraulic users.	10-30-2008

Lloyd Harmon Hancock, Walnut Cove, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090065012	Materials and Methods for Manufacturing Cigarettes - Cigarettes are manufactured using modified automated cigarette making apparatus. Those cigarettes possess smokable rods having paper wrapping materials having additive materials applied thereto as patterns. The additive material can be applied as a coating formulation in an off-line manner to a continuous paper sheet web that is later used for cigarette manufacture. The additive material can be applied as a coating formulation in an on-line manner to continuous paper web moving through an operating cigarette making machine. The coating formulation is applied to the paper web using roll applicator techniques, ink jet printing techniques or electrostatic precipitation techniques. Liquid coating formulation are curable, and are virtually absent of solvent or liquid carrier. Radiation, such as ultraviolet or electron beam radiation, is used to solidify and fix polymerizable liquid components of the coating formulation that have been applied to the paper web. Heating and subsequent cooling of the coating formulation used to fix solid components of the coating formulation that have been applied to the paper web. Registration techniques are used to ensure proper positioning of the additive material on the smokable rods so manufactured, and to ensure proper quality of those cigarettes.	03-12-2009

Mark S. Hancock, Gaylordsville, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090315251	FEED TIMING ADJUSTMENT FOR SHEET FEEDER - A method for feeding media items seriatim along a path of travel includes initiating a feed of a first media item along the path of travel and detecting the presence of the first media item along the path of travel. The time value is determined between initiating the feeding of the first media item and detecting the presence of the first media item. The initiating of feed of a second media item along the path of travel is controlled based on the determined time value between initiating the feeding of the first media item and detecting the presence of the first media item.	12-24-2009

Marvin Eugene Hancock, Everett, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110180422	Electrocoagulation treatment process - A method of improving electrocoagulation (“EC”) treatment processes for treating waste water and similar applications. The method includes providing a variable power supply that outputs an alternating current (“AC”) to one or more EC treatment cells. The alternating current from the variable power supply is rectified before delivery to the EC cell. As an intermediate step between the variable power supply and rectification, the method described and claimed here uses a variable step down transformer to modify the output delivered to the EC cell.	07-28-2011

Matthew Hancock, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110300570	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING SPATIALLY AND TEMPORALLY CONTROLLABLE CONCENTRATION GRADIENTS - The ability to rapidly generate concentration gradients of diffusible molecules has important applications in many chemical and biological studies. The present invention is directed to methods and systems for generating spatially and temporally controllable concentration gradients of molecules (i.e. proteins or toxins) in a portable microfluidic device. The formation of the concentration gradients can be initiated by an induced forward flow and further optimized during an induced backward flow. The forward and backward flows can be either passively induced and/or actively pumped. The centimeter-length gradients along the microfluidic channel can be spatially and temporally controlled by the backward flow. The gradient profile was stabilized by stopping the flow. In one example, a stabilized concentration gradient of a cardiac toxin, Alpha-cypermethrin, generated according to the invention was used to test the response of HL-1 cardiac cells in the microfluidic device, which correlated with toxicity data obtained from multi-well plates. The invention can be useful for bio-logical and chemical processes that require rapid generation of concentration gradients in a portable microfluidic device.	12-08-2011

Michael P. Hancock, Centennial, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100038101	FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT SYSTEMS AND NOZZLES - A fire extinguishment system may include a fire extinguishment apparatus joined to dry chemical, clean agent and water systems. The fire extinguishment apparatus may include dry chemical, clean agent and water nozzles joined to a housing. The dry chemical nozzle may be a multi-stage nozzle configured to discharge consolidated dry chemical with a substantial charge. The dry chemical nozzle may include chamber segments formed from aluminum, collars formed from stainless steel and positioned between the chamber segments, and a flow disruptor. At least some chamber segments may include rifled surfaces. The dry chemical nozzle may be positioned within the water nozzle to allow water discharged from the water nozzle to at least partially encompass dry chemical discharged from the dry chemical nozzle or positioned offset from the water nozzle to allow for parallel discharge of water and dry chemical streams from the fire extinguishment apparatus.	02-18-2010

Randolph B. Hancock, St. Peters, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080298913	Increased Process Damping Via Mass Reduction for High Performance Milling - A cutting tool incorporates a body terminating in cutting edges distal from a chuck mount and having an axial bore for reduced mass to raise from a steel or carbide blank into a cylindrical pipe forming the hollow bore prior to grinding of the cutting edges. Filling of the bore with a light polymer to further absorb vibration can also be employed.	12-04-2008
20100014927	INCREASED PROCESS DAMPING VIA MASS REDUCTION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MILLING - A cutting tool incorporates a body terminating in cutting edges distal from a chuck mount and having an axial bore for reduced mass to raise the natural frequency of the tool. In certain of the embodiments, the body is preformed from a steel or carbide blank into a cylindrical pipe forming the hollow bore prior to grinding of the cutting edges. Filling of the bore with a light weight polymer to further absorb vibration can also be employed.	01-21-2010

Randolph B. Hancock, Wildwood, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100025907	Fixture and Method for Mounting Angled Machine Head on a Machine Tool - A fixture is used to mount an angled machine head on a machine tool. The fixture includes a base adapted to be mounted on the machine tool, and a collar for holding the angled machine head. The collar is mounted for rotation on the base and allows the angled machine head to be rotated to any of a plurality of rotational positions. The collar may be selectively locked to the base to fix the position of the angled machine head.	02-04-2010

Reed A. Hancock, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090213489	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SERVO STRIPE WIDTH DETECTION AND COMPENSATION - A method and system for servo stripe width detection and compensation including moving a magnetic tape in a first direction across a magnetic tape head, the magnetic tape having a servo band including a first servo pattern and a second servo pattern, the magnetic tape head having a servo element; detecting a leading edge and a trailing edge of the first servo pattern with the servo element; detecting a leading edge and a trailing edge of the second servo pattern with the servo element; determining a first time from the leading edge of the first servo pattern to the leading edge of the second servo pattern; determining a second time from the trailing edge of the first servo pattern to the trailing edge of the second servo pattern; and determining a correction value from a difference between the first time and the second time.	08-27-2009
20110134556	Detection and Acquisition of a Servo Pattern Subject to Lateral Motion - A method, a servo system and a tape drive are provided to acquire lock on a servo signal. The servo signals of at least one servo element are monitored to detect a valid servo signal. If a valid servo signal is not detected than the fine actuator is moved in a first direction until either a valid servo signal is detected or the fine actuator travel limit is reached. When a valid servo signal is detected, the fine actuator is set to a neutral position and the coarse actuator is moved in the first direction. When the fine actuator travel limit is reached the fine actuator is moved to the first position and the coarse actuator is moved in a second direction, opposite of the first direction.	06-09-2011
20110170214	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING MAGNETIC TAPE DIMENSIONAL INSTABILITY - Magnetic tape devices encounter read and/or write errors when the tape is not being passed across the head with the proper tension and/or skew angle. According to one embodiment, a system which corrects for these problems comprises a head having an array of at least one of readers and writers, a drive mechanism for passing a magnetic recording tape over the head, a skew-inducing mechanism coupled to the head for adjusting a skew angle of a longitudinal axis of the array relative to a direction normal to a direction of tape travel over the head, and a controller in communication with the head. The system also determines a tape dimensional stability state of the tape and adjust the skew angle away from normal to the direction of tape travel and lowers a tension of the tape across the head if the tape dimensional stability state is in a contracted state.	07-14-2011
20110176237	MAGNETIC TAPE SERVO FORMAT ALLOWING FOR INCREASED LINEAR TAPE DENSITY AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording tape includes a plurality of servo tracks, each servo track comprising a series of magnetically defined bars having an average height of between about 80 microns and about 120 microns, wherein an average stripe angle of the bars is between about 10° and about 25°. A stripe angle is measured between a longitudinal axis of each respective bar and a line oriented perpendicular to a direction of tape travel and parallel to a plane of the tape, wherein an average stripe width of the bars is between about 1.0 micron and about 2.2 microns and an average servo frame length of groups of the bars comprising a servo frame is between about 120 microns and about 180 microns. In more embodiments, a servo format and a system including a servo format are disclosed, along with other embodiments of magnetic tapes.	07-21-2011
20110199701	SKEW ACTUATOR TO SERVO TRACK ZERO REFERENCE - A servo detection system for detecting servo tracks of a longitudinal tape. In a read/write head, two servo read heads are spaced laterally on a first head module, and a servo read head is on a second head module spaced longitudinally from the first module. A method comprises initially sensing a tape servo track with one servo read head of the first module and the servo read head of the second module to determine skew misalignment of the servo track. A zero reference value is stored representing the determined skew misalignment. The detection system switches from the one servo read head of each module, to the two servo read heads of the first module, and employs the stored value to position the read/write head in the zero skew position. The two servo read heads are then employed to read two servo tracks to identify the data band and to control skew.	08-18-2011
20110216434	TIMING ALTERNATIVE INTERVALS WITHIN A TIMING BASED SERVO BAND - An alternative time interval is taken of a timing based servo band to determine lateral position of a servo read head. The servo band is arranged in a sequence bursts with non-parallel servo stripes in sequentially adjacent sub-frames of a linear tape. The timing intervals comprise at least a first time interval (A) between a first pair of non-parallel servo stripes of a sub-frame; and an alternative time interval (C) between a pair of non-parallel servo stripes intermediate the first time intervals (A), the alternative interval servo stripes of sequentially adjacent sub-frames comprising a second servo stripe of the first pair, and a first servo stripe of a sequentially succeeding first pair. Position signals are ratios involving the first and second time intervals.	09-08-2011
20110216440	POSITIONING A COARSE ACTUATOR OF COMPOUND ACTUATOR TAPE SERVO SYSTEM AT MIDPOINT OF MAXIMUM PEAKS OF LATERAL TAPE MOVEMENT - Where a tape is subject to lateral shift excursions from one side of a head to another, a coarse actuator is positioned laterally to enable a fine actuator to follow lateral motion of a longitudinal tape having at least one longitudinal defined servo track. A position error signal loop is configured to sense servo sensor(s) and to determine position error between the head and a desired position related to the defined servo track(s). A servo control senses the lateral shift excursion of the defined servo track(s); determines a maximum positive peak and a maximum negative peak of the lateral shift excursion; and positions the coarse actuator substantially at a midpoint of the maximum positive peak and the maximum negative peak of lateral shift excursion of the defined servo track(s). Thus, the fine actuator follows the lateral shift excursion, while the coarse actuator remains at the midpoint.	09-08-2011

Robert L. Hancock, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273211	Vehicle seating system - A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat frame having a seat back and stadium-type seat base for movement between a seating position and a storage position to improve ease of entry to the vehicle area behind the vehicle seat. The vehicle seat assembly includes a swing assembly coupled to the seat back and configured to rotate the folded seat assembly around a substantially vertical axis. A single handle operation is included for unlatching the seat latches—the seat base automatically flips up—and pivoting the entire vehicle seat toward the interior of the vehicle to allow easy entry behind the vehicle seat.	11-05-2009

Robert L. Hancock, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090146454	INTERLOCKING JOINT FOR A WALL OR DOOR OF A TRAILER - A wall or roof of a trailer are formed from a first panel and a second panel which are joined together by a cap and a strip which interengage. The cap includes a base wall and an interlock provided thereon. The base wall abuts the outer surfaces of the panels. The strip includes a base wall and an interlock provided thereon. The strip and cap are separate members. The base wall of the strip abuts the inner surfaces of the panels. The interlock of the strip and the interlock of the cap mate together to form a joint. The interlocks extend between the panels. The panels may be composite panels or may be from a single sheet or multiple sheets of metal. An adhesive may be provided between the base wall of the cap and the outer surfaces, and an adhesive may be provided between the base wall of the strip and the inner surfaces.	06-11-2009
20100089917	FOLDABLE MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER - A foldable mobile storage container includes a floor assembly, first and second sidewall assemblies, a rear frame assembly, a front end assembly, and a roof assembly. The first and second sidewall assemblies, the rear end assembly, and the front end assembly are each pivotally coupled to the floor assembly to allow the mobile storage container to be moved between a use configuration for storing items therein and a stowed configuration.	04-15-2010

Scott Robert Hancock, Webster, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110150323	CATEGORIZATION QUALITY THROUGH THE COMBINATION OF MULTIPLE CATEGORIZERS - A system categorizes one or more objects based at least in part upon one or more characteristics associated therewith. A first classifier includes a rule set to determine if each of the one or more objects meets or exceeds a quality threshold. A second classifier, orthogonal to the first classifier, includes a rule set to determine if each of the one or more objects meets or exceeds a quality threshold. In one embodiment, the quality threshold associated with the first classifier and the quality threshold associated with the second classifier are less than a predetermined target threshold. The result for each object of the first classifier is compared to the result of the second classifier. The object is categorized if the result of the first classifier and the result of the second classifier match. The object is uncategorized if the result of the first classifier does not match the result of the second classifier.	06-23-2011

Steven M. Hancock, Delray Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235004	DISAMBIGUATING TEXT THAT IS TO BE CONVERTED TO SPEECH USING CONFIGURABLE LEXEME BASED RULES - A software language including language constructs for disambiguating text that is to be converted to speech using configurable lexeme based rules. The language can include at least one conditional statement and a significance indicator. The conditional statement can define a sense of usage for a lexeme. The significance indicator can define a criteria for selecting an associated sense of usage. The language can also include an action expression that is associated with a conditional statement that defines a set of programmatic actions to be executed upon a selection of the associated usage sense. The conditional statement can include a context range specification that defines a scope of an input string for examination when evaluating the conditional statement. Further, the conditional statement can include a directive that represents a defined condition of the lexeme or the text surrounding the lexeme.	09-25-2008
20080319753	TECHNIQUE FOR TRAINING A PHONETIC DECISION TREE WITH LIMITED PHONETIC EXCEPTIONAL TERMS - The present invention discloses a method for training an exception-limited phonetic decision tree. An initial subset of data can be selected and used for creating an initial phonetic decision tree. Additional terms can then be incorporated into the subset. The enlarged subset can be used to evaluate the phonetic decision tree with the results being categorized as either correctly or incorrectly phonetized. An exception-limited phonetic tree can be generated from the set of correctly phonetized terms. If the termination conditions for the method have been determined to be unsatisfactorily met, then steps of the method can be repeated.	12-25-2008
20110313652	MANAGING ELECTRICAL POWER UTILIZATION IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Managing energy capacity in an electric vehicle based on a driver profile. This is achieved by various means, including interactively determining a travel plan with a user, calculating a total travel distance for the travel plan, determining how far the electric vehicle can travel based on its current energy level, and creating an energy replenishment plan based on the travel plan, the total travel distance, how far the vehicle can currently travel, and the driver profile.	12-22-2011

Thomas M. Hancock, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100138346	Automatic Savings Program - A computer implemented method of processing a financial transaction executed by first person includes determining an automatic savings amount from the financial transaction by rounding up the amount of the financial transaction to the nearest dollar. The method further includes debiting the calculated savings amount from an account of the first person and crediting the savings amount to an account of a second person.	06-03-2010

Tim Hancock, Malinta, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110203463	DOUGH PREPARING MACHINE - A dough preparing machine for preparing dough is provided. The dough preparing machine includes a dough batching system for assembling dry ingredients, a dough mixing device, and a dough compressing and dividing device. The dough preparing machine is operable to produce customizable and discrete loaves of dough for baking. The dough preparing machine gathers necessary ingredients for making dough, mixes the dough to a desired consistency, and divides the dough. The mixing device is configured to mix the dough in a bowl and transfer the dough to a container for compressing and dividing operations. The compressing and dividing device includes a first plate having a plurality of blocks and a second plate having a plurality of blades. The blades are configured to slide between the blocks after compressing operations and divide the dough.	08-25-2011
20120040069	MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE OF DOUGH - A machine and method operable to mass produce batches of dough in selectable, discrete and customizable batches and control the temperature of the dough under various environmental conditions is provided. The machine and method adjusts the temperature of the water introduced into a batch of dough in order to make a batch of dough having a predetermined temperature. Specifically, the machine includes a controller operable to adjust the temperature of the water based upon first law of thermodynamics to produce a batch of dough having a predetermined temperature. The machine includes a bowl for containing dough ingredients, a water source operable to selectively introduce water with the dough ingredients, a controller, and a water temperature controlling apparatus. The controller actuates the water temperature controlling apparatus to change the temperature of the water introduced into the bowl so as to form a batch of dough having a predetermined temperature.	02-16-2012

Walter Hancock, Leesburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100318451	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSET VALUATION - Systems and methods for asset valuation, whole loan processing and inventory management is described. The systems and methods may include modules. An asset valuation tool may use multiple data sources for producing current and predicted future values and historical and intermediate data points on a requested timeline. A loan information pricing tool may perform unlimited volumes of loan program eligibility and multi-variable pricings on a user desktop. A workout activity tracking tool may capture, monitor, measure and report on a loan workout process including direct hosting and integration of the asset valuation tool and the loan information pricing tool. The present invention may offer diverse and competitive modular components as well as an integrated and innovative platform that does not exist in the market.	12-16-2010

Wayne Hancock, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100061984	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATION OF SUPPRESSOR T CELL ACTIVATION - Methods of treating autoimmune disorders, coronary artery disease, allergy symptoms, allograft rejection sepsis/toxic shock are disclosed. Some methods comprise administering one or more regulatory compositions to activate the T suppressor cells by increasing the acetylation level and/or protein level of FOXP3 in combination with a T suppressor stimulus and/or an antigen. Some methods comprise administering one or more regulatory compositions to activate the T suppressor cells by increasing the acetylation level and/or protein level of FOXP3. Some methods comprise administering soluble GITR or antibodies that bind to GITR ligand. Methods of treating cancer, infectious diseases, and immune deficiency are also disclosed as are vaccination methods. The methods comprise administering one or more regulatory compositions to inactivate the T suppressor cells by reducing the acetylation level and/or protein level of FOXP3. Improved vaccines and vaccination methods are disclosed. Methods of identifying compounds that are useful to modulate acetylation level and/or protein level of FOXP3 and treat diseases are disclosed.	03-11-2010

Wayne W. Hancock, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100310635	Compositions and Methods for Regulating T-Cell Activity - Methods, compositions and kits effective for modulating and immunomonitoring of Treg activity are provided. Therapeutic methods involving formation and uses of cleaved Foxp3 are disclosed, as well as screening assays for identifying agents effective for modulating Treg activity.	12-09-2010

William Hancock, Huntingon Woods, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100313487	Applique with integrated end cap and window molding - An assembly for a door of a motor vehicle includes a window molding having an end portion including an edge. The window molding includes opposing inboard and outboard legs defining a channel therebetween. The assembly also includes an appliqué extending between an upper and a lower end. The appliqué includes an end cap integrally formed at the lower end. The end cap abuts the edge of the end portion to close out the window molding.	12-16-2010

William Ray Hancock, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090199205	CONFIGURABLE GRAPHICS VIRTUAL MACHINE BASED DISPLAY SYSTEM - A graphics virtual machine display system for an aircraft is provided. The graphics virtual machine display system includes a registry. An initialization block is in communication with the registry for instantiating a graphics widget. A rendering block is in communication with the initialization block for rendering the graphics widget. An event handling block is in communication with the registry for accepting an event associated with the graphics widget.	08-06-2009
20100039436	METHOD FOR INTERMIXING GRAPHICS APPLICATIONS USING DISPLAY INTERMIX SERVER FOR COCKPIT DISPLAYS - Methods and apparatus are provided for intermixing graphics layers and graphics applications using a display intermix server. A method is provided for intermixing a first graphics application having a first graphics layer and a second graphics application having a second graphics layer. The method comprises streaming a first graphics command from the first graphics application to a first memory location, where the first graphics command corresponds to the first graphics layer. The method also comprises streaming a second graphics command from the second graphics application to a second memory location, where the second graphics command corresponds to the second graphics layer. The method further comprises ordering the first graphics command and the second graphics command based on a priority scheme for the first graphics layer and the second graphics layer. The method further comprises providing ordered graphics commands to a rendering interface.	02-18-2010

William S. Hancock, Brookline, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080280317	Comprehensive Characterization Of Complex Proteins At Trace Levels - A combination of “bottom up” and “top down” MS analysis of posttranslational modifications in complex proteins is described. The method comprises digestion of the protein with an enzyme that forms larger peptide fragments than trypsin (>3000 D), performing HPLC with the fragments and applying a new data acquisition strategy using on-line coupling with e.g. LTQ-FTMS, a hybrid mass spectrometer that couples a linear ion trap with a Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) cell. The method is applied to analysis of posttranslational modifications of protein isoforms.	11-13-2008
20090035797	Detection of Disease Associated Proteolysis - Described herein are methods and techniques to study the “degradome”. The degradome of a specific protease is the complete product of the natural substrate repertoire of that enzyme in a cell, tissue or organism. The complete set of proteases that are expressed at a particular moment or circumstance by a cell, tissue or organism produces the collective degradome. Included in the methods described herein are approaches that allow the direct identification and characterization of degradome peptides from approx. 400 to approx. 12,000 Da. The methods of the invention avoid the inherent problems of studying the peptidome by focusing on specific or unique proteolytic cleavages that occur as a result of endogenous protease activity induced by specific diseases. Once characterized, the presence of, or change in level of, specific peptides of the degradome can be used, e.g., to identify specific peptides having elevated levels compared to a reference normal/or to correlate identified peptides with specific proteins and/or to identify protein fragmentation patterns (e.g., peptide ladders) and the specific protease(s) that brought them about and then correlate this information with the presence or absense of a specific disease or condition. Thus, the methods of the invention can be used, for example, to identify new diagnostic markers and/or therapeutic targets, as specific clinical diagnostic methods for individual patients and as methods of monitoring the progress of a therapeutic regimen for the treatment of a patient.	02-05-2009
20090166224	Multi-lectin affinity chromatography and uses thereof - Methods, compositions, and kits related to the use of multi-ligand affinity chromatography are described. The methods include those related to identification of glycoprotein panels for analyzing and diagnosing disease.	07-02-2009
20090187420	Methods and Systems for Providing Individualized Wellness Profiles - Methods and systems for providing a user with personalized wellness and health information are described. More particularly, methods and systems are provided for creating an individual health profile display, presented on a network-based interface, based on the analysis of a user-submitted biological sample that has been compared to a knowledge database, and including information related to the comparison.	07-23-2009
20090221430	Proteomic Methods For The Identification And Use Of Putative Biomarkers Associated With The Dysplastic State In Cervical Cells Or Other Cell Types - The invention relates to methods for detecting and identifying potential biomarkers of high-grade cervical dysplasia in an individual human subject. The invention also relates to newly discovered biomarkers, as set forth in Tables 1-4 herein, which are associated with the dysplastic state of cervical cells. It has been discovered that a differential level of expression of any of these markers or combination of these markers correlates with a dysplastic condition in a human subject, e.g., a patient.	09-03-2009
20110097757	Biomarkers for Diabetes, Obesity, and/or Hypertension - Methods of identifying subjects having, or at risk of developing, diabetes, obesity, and/or hypertension are disclosed, as well as methods of identifying biomarkers for diabetes, obesity, and/or hypertension, and biomarkers identified by such methods.	04-28-2011