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Brock Heinz, Grafton, WI US
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| 20110060233 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING A CLINICAL TRIAL - A system and method for automating the implementation of and collection of data during a clinical trial on living subjects includes a computer-based clinical trial management system, programmed to define clinical trial protocols and to store subject data, including a subject identifier; an electronic subject monitoring system, for acquiring physiological data from the subject during the clinical trial; and an electronic subject polling device. The electronic polling device is programmed to acquire physiological data from the monitoring system in accordance with the clinical trial protocols, automatically, electronically associate the physiological data with an appropriate subject ID and transmit the physiological data to the clinical trial management system for storage. | 03-10-2011 |
Brock E. Heinz, Grafton, WI US
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| 20110306894 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING AND MANAGING PATIENT/SUBJECT DATA - An ECG acquisition device including a central processing unit, an input interface connected to the central processing unit for acquiring subject biometric data, a memory module connected to the central processing unit for storing the subject biometric data and ECG data, and a user interface connected to the central processing unit for initiating acquisition of the subject biometric and ECG data. The ECG acquisition device is connected to a site PC for downloading and managing the ECG and biometric data, which is transmitted to a Clinical Information System by the site PC. | 12-15-2011 |
Christopher Heinz, Mchenry, IL US
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| 20120117785 | TIERED BATTERY CABINET - An apparatus and method of mounting storage batteries are presented in which batteries in multiple tiers may be easily accessed for installation and servicing. A battery cabinet or relay rack has provision for multiple tiers of batteries spaced so that batteries may be inserted in each tier. The batteries are supported by a tray or other structure so that they are positioned to permit top access to the battery terminals mounted on the front or front to surfaces of the battery. Tiers are positioned further from the front of the relay rack as the height of the tier increases. | 05-17-2012 |
Christopher J. Heinz, Lexington, KY US
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| 20100332973 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING, INTERACTING WITH, AND UTILIZING A SUPERACTIVE DOCUMENT - A method of processing an interactive document is enclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110004820 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING, INTERACTING WITH, AND UTILIZING A SUPERACTIVE DOCUMENT - A method of providing a combined interface-and-document includes simultaneously displaying a first instance of a document and an interview pane, wherein the interview pane is displayed via at least one of juxtaposing or superimposing the interview pane relative to the document. The method includes iteratively triggering transformation of the first instance of the document, to produce a second instance of the document, via user interaction received within the interview pane. The document is dynamically reflowed upon each iterative transformation of the document. | 01-06-2011 |
Daniel Mark Heinz, Greenville, WI US
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| 20110240789 | WINDER REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION SYSTEM - Registration and inspection systems and methods for use on a winder are disclosed. The systems and methods include scanning a region proximate a winding module with one or more sensors to determine a product defect. The product defect is then associated with a winding process parameter, such as percent roll build information or the identity of the particular sensor to first detect the defect. The winding process parameter is used to classify the defect into one or more defect profiles. The defect profiles can be based at least in part on segmenting the roll build of a web onto a winding module into a plurality of inspection windows and segmenting a plurality of sensors into a plurality of inspection sensor segments. | 10-06-2011 |
Dennis Lee Heinz, Floyds Knobs, IN US
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| 20090314796 | FRONT-ACCESSIBLE ICE DISPENSER ICE AGITATION MOTOR - An ice dispenser includes an ice storage bin with a drive shaft aperture and an ice dispensing aperture; an ice dispensing chute connected to the storage bin in proximity to the ice dispensing aperture; a paddlewheel inside the storage bin; and a drive mechanism, including a drive shaft passing through the drive shaft aperture, for rotation of the paddlewheel. The drive shaft is connected to the paddlewheel in such a fashion that the paddlewheel is prevented from disengaging from the drive shaft during normal operation of the ice dispensing apparatus, but the drive shaft can be disengaged from the paddlewheel in order to be able to remove the drive mechanism from the ice dispenser without accessing the ice storage bin. The paddlewheel may be molded plastic, and include a rigid coupler molded into the paddlewheel having first and second axial openings at opposite ends for receiving the drive shaft and the agitator shaft. The drive shaft and openings have surfaces configured to transmit torque from the drive shaft, through the coupler, to rotate the paddlewheel and the agitator. The drive shaft slides into the coupler to engage the paddlewheel during normal operation, so that the drive motor and gear assembly can be detached from the paddlewheel without accessing the ice storage bin. The coupler has a larger dimension in its central section than at its ends. The invention is also applicable to combined ice and beverage dispensers, having at least one beverage dispensing nozzle in addition to an ice dispensing chute. | 12-24-2009 |
Edward B. Heinz, Loganville, GA US
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| 20110173153 | Method and apparatus to import unstructured content into a content management system - A content management system having a repository of information organized according to an index file, a method of importing unstructured content comprising an XML or other template of configurable import rules to enable retrieval of information components of the unstructured content; ascertaining at least one structural attribute of the unstructured content; enabling a user to configure import rules according to the ascertained structural attribute(s); accessing and examining information components of the unstructured content according to the attribute(s); optionally tagging information components of the unstructured content according to a value of the accessed and examined information components; importing information components of the unstructured content into a repository of the content management system according to indices of the index file; identifying a workflow task with respect to the information components of the imported content; and processing a workflow task of the content management system relative to the imported content. | 07-14-2011 |
Eric Heinz, New York, NY US
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| 20120124389 | Protecting images, and viewing environments for viewing protected images - A method, apparatus, and system are provided to facilitate protecting media such as images, documents, video streams, and the like, from unauthorized copying or distribution. The method is based on requiring certain conditions to be filled prior to, and during, display of the media on a user display. The conditions for display may require pointing device cursor placement, operating certain keys, and the like. Permissions are granted to users by the media owners and the permissions are checked prior to display. Thus the user is prevented from copying the media and using it illicitly, and the media owner may share media while at the same time maintaining control over the use thereof. The system may also be utilized to provide time-limited access to certain materials. | 05-17-2012 |
Eric S. Heinz, Memphis, TN US
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| 20080243133 | Surgical Driver - Apparatus, methods, systems, and kits related to surgical procedures and instruments are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for securing a fixation device to a driver for use in a surgical procedure is disclosed. The method comprises engaging a first portion of the driver with the fixation device to limit rotational movement of the fixation device relative to the driver; and engaging a second portion of the driver with the fixation device to limit axial movement of the fixation device relative to the driver; wherein engaging the second portion of the driver with the fixation device comprises actuating an actuator of the driver to cause the second portion of the driver to move relative to the first portion of the driver. In other aspects, surgical drivers, surgical kits, and surgical procedures are disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100280614 | Stabilized, Adjustable Expandable Implant and Method - Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine. | 11-04-2010 |
Eric Steven Heinz, Memphis, TN US
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| 20100131020 | VERTEBRAL IMPLANT INSERTER AND METHOD OF USE - A surgical installation tool to insert a vertebral implant into a patient includes an elongated handle and a head attached to one end. The vertebral implant may be attached to the head. The head may include an engagement member that is movable between engaged and released positions. The engagement member may be outwardly biased so that it naturally rests in the released position. The engagement member may be inwardly movable from the released position to the engaged position. A reactive force caused by the inward deflection may supply the attachment force between the installation tool and the vertebral implant. The attachment between the vertebral implant to the installation tool may be maintained while the engagement member is in the engaged position. | 05-27-2010 |
Hendrik Heinz, Uniontown, OH US
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| 20100250219 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACCURATE SIMULATION OF SURFACES AND INTERFACES OF FCC METALS - The Lennard-Jones parameters for metals, such as fcc metals, have been developed which are suitable for the simulation of the metals, alloys, and interfaces with water, organic, inorganic, and biological molecules. The models are compatible with common materials-oriented and biomolecular force fields, and can thus be integrated in commercial simulation packages to extend their applicability to any metal-related systems. | 09-30-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Heinz, Redmond, WA US
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| 20100038821 | Tactile Enhancement For Input Devices - Embodiments related to the tactile enhancement of a computer input device are disclosed herein. In one disclosed embodiment, a method of making removable tactile-enhancing grips for a computer input device is disclosed. The method comprises heating a thermoplastic elastomeric sheet to a temperature at which the thermoplastic elastomeric sheet is capable of receiving and retaining an imprinted feature, pressing onto the thermoplastic elastomeric sheet a plate comprising a pattern, thereby embossing the pattern onto the thermoplastic elastomeric sheet, and cooling the thermoplastic elastomeric sheet to a temperature at which the pattern is retained in the thermoplastic elastomeric sheet. An adhesive layer is then formed on an opposite side of the thermoplastic elastomeric sheet as the pattern. | 02-18-2010 |
Jeffrey James Heinz, Redmond, WA US
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| 20110310015 | COMPUTER MOUSE - A computer mouse includes a head and a tail. The head is configured to detect movement relative to a reference surface. The head is selectively switchable between an on state and an off state. The tail is connected to the head and is moveable between a curved configuration and a flat configuration. The tail is configured to switch the head to the on state when in the curved configuration and to switch the head to the off state when in the flat configuration. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110310016 | COMPUTER MOUSE SLEEVE - A flexible sleeve includes a first flexible sheet of a first hardness. The first flexible sheet has a first perimeter including a first lip edge and a first pocket edge. The flexible sleeve also includes a second flexible sheet of a second hardness, different than the first hardness. The second flexible sheet has a second perimeter including a second lip edge and a second pocket edge. The second pocket edge is joined to the first pocket edge, and the second lip edge is free from the first lip edge so that the first flexible sheet and the second flexible sheet collectively form a pocket having a mouth defined by the first lip edge and the second lip edge. The flexible sleeve further includes a connector joined to the mouth and configured to mate the mouth to a head of a device while the pocket substantially covers a tail of the device. | 12-22-2011 |
John E. Heinz, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20080258692 | Zero crossing detection for an electric power generation system - One system of the present application includes an electric power generation device structured to provide an AC electric power output at a target frequency. This device includes: an electric power generator; a sensing arrangement structured to provide samples corresponding to magnitude of the AC electric power output; and a controller including operational logic responsive to the sensing arrangement to calculate a peak amplitude as a function of a waveform period corresponding to the target frequency and two of the samples separated in time by a target duration of 20 to 30 percent of the waveform period and determine a zero crossing of the output from the peak amplitude and the target frequency. The operating logic is further structured to control operation of the device in accordance with the zero crossing. | 10-23-2008 |
John M. Heinz, Olathe, KS US
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| 20080285594 | System and method for adapting analog systems to communicate with packet networks - A system for adapting an analog system to a packet network may include an electronic signal adapter in communication with the analog system and packet network. The electronic signal adapter may be configured to convert information received in data packets from the packet network into dual-tone multiple frequency (DTMF) signals and single tone analog signals and to communicate the DTMF and single tone analog signals to the analog system. The single tones may have a signal strength below approximately −25 dBm. The electronic signal adapter may further be configured to receive and convert analog signals into digital data for communication in data packets over a packet network. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090086718 | Method and apparatus for facilitating telecommunication network selection - A method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for facilitating a selection of a telecommunication network are provided. A request for a type of network associated with a called identifier is received from a calling communication device. A repository of information about caller identifiers is searched. Information corresponding to the called identifier is selected. The selected information includes the type of network associated with the called identifier. The selected information is returned to the calling communication device. The information in the repository is updated by adding information about new caller identifiers, updating information about the several caller identifiers existing in the repository, or both. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090238071 | System, method and apparatus for prioritizing network traffic using deep packet inspection (DPI) and centralized network controller - A method, system, and apparatus for prioritizing network traffic according to one embodiment includes receiving a packet addressed to a receiver device from a sender device, and identifying the packet in a network layer to determine an application and/or protocol associated with the packet. The method further includes generating traffic priority information associated with the packet based upon the identifying. The traffic priority information indicates traffic prioritization between the sender device and the receiver device. The method further includes sending the traffic priority information to a network controller. In various embodiments, the packet is identified in the network layer using deep packet inspection. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090300153 | Method, System and Apparatus for Identifying User Datagram Protocol Packets Using Deep Packet Inspection - An embodiment of a method, system and apparatus for prioritizing network datagram traffic includes receiving a datagram packet from a sender device. The datagram packet is addressed to a receiver device and includes a real-time data payload. The method further includes identifying the datagram packet in a network layer using deep packet inspection to determine at least one of an application or protocol associated with the datagram packet. The method still further includes generating traffic priority information associated with the datagram packet based upon identifying the datagram packet. The traffic priority information indicates traffic prioritization between the sender device and the receiver device. Various embodiments further include controlling the sending of the datagram packet to the receiver device based upon the traffic priority information. Some embodiments further include prioritizing traffic between the sender device and the receiver device in accordance with the traffic priority information. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100215153 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING PRE-STORED EMERGENCY MESSAGES - A system and method for assisting with calls to public safety answering points may include receiving emergency message data from a user, and, in response to receiving an emergency call request from the user at a telecommunications device, communicating the emergency message data in an audio format to a PSAP. | 08-26-2010 |
John W. Heinz, Olathe, KS US
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| 20090144106 | System and method for tracking communications - A system and method for monitoring operations within an organization may include a database configured to store information representative of communication history between first employees and service provider employees within the organization. The database may include at least one parameter indicative of a purpose for each communication between the employees. A computing system may be in communication with the database and be configured to execute software for enabling the service provider employees to enter information associated with the communications and for generating reports that include statistics associated with the at least one parameter indicative of a purpose for a communication. | 06-04-2009 |
Penny Heinz, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20120001773 | AVIONICS DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISPLAY - The present general inventive concept relates to methods and systems to select and display information on an avionics display screen. The systems and methods allow for the selection and display of information using knobs to highlight and select the desired information for display, eliminating the need for a cursor function. The systems and methods also provide for multiple pages and/or multiple windows or “tiles” within these pages and/or windows simultaneously on a single screen of a display, with each window, page, and/or tile being fully controlled independently when selected. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to provide multiple cues on an electronic display system altitude tape to a pilot in advance and impending approach to a predefined altitude. The present general inventive concept also relates to systems and methods to employ variable resolution topographical data based on display range for an avionics navigation display. | 01-05-2012 |
Richard Heinz, Gladstone, MI US
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| 20090189130 | MODULAR VEHICLE RAMP SYSTEM - A modular vehicle ramp system is provided for elevating all four wheels of a vehicle off of the ground to allow a user easy access beneath the elevated vehicle. The components are modular allowing the ramp system to be employed in several different reconfigurable arrangements. A first embodiment provides one wheel support and one ramp that releasably engages with the wheel support. In another embodiment, at least two wheel supports are employed with two corresponding ramps releasably engaged therewith. Finally in another embodiment, two bridge sections extend between two wheel supports positioned at the front and two wheel supports positioned at the rear. Two ramps are releasably engaged with either the two forward or rear wheel supports such that a car can be driven up the ramps and over the bridge sections such that the four vehicle wheels are supported on the four wheel supports. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20110233960 | AERODYNAMIC SKIRTS FOR TRUCK TRAILERS - A skirt or fairing system is provided that is attachable to a lower, longitudinal edge of a trailer, such as a commercial freight trailer, in a manner that alters the airflow beneath and around the trailer to produce increased fuel efficiency and greater driving safety. The skirt fairing is formed from a deformable skin material stretched tautly over a deflectable frame is provided that is attachable to the lower edge of a trailer. The installation of the skirt fairing deflects and alters the airflow beneath the trailer by creating smooth and cohesive airflow along the side and underneath the trailer of a tractor trailer rig in a manner that improves safety and decreases fuel consumption. Further, the fairing is formed using a deformable skin and deflectable frame that prevents damage or permanent displacement of the fairing should it impact an obstruction. | 09-29-2011 |
Richard D. Heinz, Grand Haven, MI US
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| 20090100889 | VARIABLE ADJUSTABLE CUTOFF DEVICE FOR ROLL FORMERS - A cutoff unit for cutting a variably swept continuous beam extending from a roll forming mill includes a pickup subassembly for tracking a shape of the continuous beam, and a cutoff subassembly that engages and supports sides of the continuous beam while a blade slices transversely through the continuous beam. A controller connected to the roll forming mill and to the cutoff unit controls the cutoff unit to allow pass through of the continuous beam, and is configured to actuate the pickup and then actuate the blade to cut the continuous beam into longitudinally symmetrical beam segments, each having a center section (swept or not) and with mirror-image equally-swept end sections. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090255310 | MULTI-DIRECTIONALLY SWEPT BEAM, ROLL FORMER, AND METHOD - A high-strength beam includes first and second sections bent in opposite directions as part of a roll-forming process. A frame includes side frame members incorporating the double-bent beam and at least one energy management tube attached to the beam. In one form, the beam is tubular and has a cross-sectional dimension of greater than 25 mm and a material strength of at least about 60 KSI tensile strength. A roll form apparatus includes a roll former device and a sweep station in-line with the roll former device for sweeping the continuous beam in first and second opposing directions. Also, a method of roll-forming comprises steps of: roll-forming a sheet of material into a continuous beam and sweeping first and second sections of the beam in opposite directions. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100147728 | ENERGY ABSORBING APPARATUS FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER - An energy-absorbing bulkhead apparatus includes high-strength roll formed tubular bars, and a bar-supporting sheet to distribute stress from product shifting in large shipping containers during transport. Parts are re-useable and can be quickly installed into the shipping container at selected locations such as near the container's doors. The bars can be swept and/or have deformed/configured ends shaped to engage channel features in side walls of the large shipping container. The bars may define spaced tubes and a tie rod for added strength. For example, the bars can be steel having 120 KSI to 220 KSI tensile strength, and have a cross-section 2-3 inches in depth and 4-6 inches in height, a length of 94 long, and a longitudinal sweep of 6 inches curvature. A flexitank can be positioned in the shipping container and supported by a combination of the bulkhead. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110067472 | Roll Former With Three-Dimensional Sweep Unit - An apparatus includes, in combination, a roll former with rolls configured to form a structural beam from sheet material, and a sweep unit for longitudinally sweeping a beam in any of vertical, horizontal, or combination directions. The sweep unit has a first pair of forming rolls positioned to engage first opposing sides of the structural beam and has a second pair of forming rolls positioned to engage second opposing sides of the structural beam. The sweep unit movably supports the first and second pairs of forming rolls so that any selected one of the forming rolls continuously engages an associated side of the structural beam while an associated one of the forming rolls opposing the selected one forming roll moves downstream and around the selected one forming roll. This provides a very stable beam-bending condition promoting dimensional stability during the sweeping process, and hence dimensional accuracy and repeatability. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110067473 | Method of Forming Three-Dimensional Multi-Plane Beam - A method includes, in combination, a roll former with rolls configured to form a structural beam from sheet material, and a sweep unit for longitudinally sweeping a beam in any of vertical, horizontal, or combination directions. The sweep unit has a first pair of forming rolls positioned to engage first opposing sides of the structural beam and has a second pair of forming rolls positioned to engage second opposing sides of the structural beam. The sweep unit movably supports the first and second pairs of forming rolls so that any selected one of the forming rolls continuously engages an associated side of the structural beam while an associated one of the forming rolls opposing the selected one forming roll moves downstream and around the selected one forming roll. This provides a very stable beam-bending condition promoting dimensional stability during the sweeping process, and hence dimensional accuracy and repeatability. | 03-24-2011 |
Theresa A. Heinz, Lake Mary, FL US
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| 20100155471 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - An automated access control system and method in one embodiment includes a storage rack comprising a plurality of storage compartments, a user port, a memory including program instructions for placing a key within one of the plurality of storage compartments, associating the key with the one of the plurality of storage compartments, identifying a user, associating the user and the stored key, removing the stored key from the one of the plurality of storage compartments, and making the removed key accessible to the user at the user port, and a processor operably connected to the memory for executing the program instructions. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110022405 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING CUSTOMER INFORMATION - A system and method of managing customer information. The method includes recording customer information and preferences for interacting with a plurality of providers by a computer, storing the customer information in a profile by the computer, and using the customer information to facilitate interaction between provider computers and the customer by the computer. | 01-27-2011 |
Tom Heinz, Katy, TX US
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| 20090124521 | ADDITIVE FOR INCREASING THE DENSITY OF A FLUID FOR CASING ANNULUS PRESSURE CONTROL - A method of treating a wellbore that includes circulating a wellbore fluid in the wellbore, wherein the wellbore fluid comprises an oleaginous base fluid and a wellbore additive colloidal solid material, and wherein the wellbore additive colloidal solid material is formed by grinding a solid particulate material and a polymeric dispersing agent for a sufficient time so that the polymeric dispersing agent is absorbed to the surface of the resulting colloidal solid particles and less than 10% of the resulting colloidal solid particles have a diameter greater than 10 microns, but not more than five percent of the particles are less than 0.2 micron in diameter, wherein the grinding is carried out in the presence of an oleaginous base fluid and wherein the grinding is carried out so that the wellbore additive colloidal solid material has a weight average particle diameter d | 05-14-2009 |
William F. Heinz, Sykesville, MD US
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| 20090170723 | ABLATION BASED LASER MACHINING OF BIOMOLECULE PATTERNS ON SUBSTRATES - A method for patterning a one or more biomolecules on a substrate that includes coating the substrate with a coating of the one or more biomolecules, applying a laser to the coating, and ablating a portion of the one or more biomolecules with the laser in a predetermined pattern. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100197523 | ABLATION BASED LASER MACHINING OF BIOMOLECULE PATTERNS ON SUBSTRATES - A method for patterning a one or more biomolecules on a substrate that includes coating the substrate with a coating of the one or more biomolecules, applying a laser to the coating, and ablating a portion of the one or more biomolecules with the laser in a predetermined pattern. | 08-05-2010 |