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Anthony J. Hickey, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20080199161 | Coated Filament for Evaporation/Condensation Aerosol Generation of Therapeutic Agents and Methods for Using - An apparatus for generating an aerosol of a therapeutic agent and methods of using the same are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating element having a surface and a composition coating at least a portion of the heating element surface. The composition comprises a carrier and a therapeutic agent, wherein when the heating element surface is heated to at least the vaporization point of the carrier, the carrier vaporizes and releases the therapeutic agent from the composition as an aerosol. The heating element can be a coiled filament. The therapeutic agent can be a small molecule, a polynucleotide, a polypeptide, or a recombinant virus. The apparatus can be incorporated into a delivery device, such as a metered dose inhaler or an exposure chamber. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080223364 | Dry powder aerosol generator - Dry powder aerosol generators and related methods are provided. The dry powder aerosol generator includes a dispersion chamber having an internal cavity therein capable of receiving a dry powdered drug. The dispersion chamber includes a dosing port defined therein that is in fluid communication with the internal cavity. A dosing chamber for receiving a test subject is attachable to the dosing port, such that, when an airflow is created within the internal cavity, any dry powdered drug contained therein may fluidize and travel into the dosing chamber to provide opportunity for inhalation of the dry powdered drug by a test subject contained within the dosing chamber. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090165790 | DRY POWDER INHALERS - Dry powder inhalers include an elongate body having opposing first and second outer primary surfaces with a cavity therebetween and having opposing top and bottom end portions and a disk holding a plurality of doses of a dry powder inhalable product located in the cavity of the elongate body. The inhaler also includes an inhalation port, the inhalation port configured to be in fluid communication with at least one of the discrete meted doses during use and a cover member that is pivotably attached to the elongate body so that it remains attached to the body during normal operational periods of use and moves to a first closed position to overlie the inhalation port at the bottom end portion of the body during periods of non-use and moves to a second open position away from the inhalation port during periods of use to allow a user to access the inhalation port. | 07-02-2009 |
Anthony James Hickey, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20080197044 | BLISTER PACKAGES WITH FRAMES FOR DRY POWDER DRUG CONTAINMENT - Dry powder blister packages include sealed blisters with a piezoelectric active layer that flexes to vibrate the dry powder in a blister to facilitate active dispersion. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20110204094 | DIRECT FILL DRY POWDER SYSTEMS WITH DOSING HEADS CONFIGURED FOR ON/OFF CONTROLLED FLOW - Apparatus for dispensing a defined amount of dry powder concurrently to a plurality of spaced apart dose receiving containers include: (a) a dosing head comprising a support body with a plurality of spaced apart elongate channels having a channel length with an upper end defining an entry orifice and a lower end defining an exit port; (b) a dry powder bed residing above and in communication with the dosing head; and (c) at least one vibration source in communication with the dosing head channels configured to controllably apply a vibration flow signal, wherein, when the vibration flow signal is applied to the dosing head channels, dry powder from the dry powder bed flows through the elongate channels and out the exit port and when the flow signal is removed, dry powder does not flow through the dosing head elongate channels. | 08-25-2011 |
Brian Walter Hickey, Ashaway, RI US
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| 20100107352 | EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEM AND METHOD AND TOOL FOR INSTALLING SAME - An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is provided for use with associated insulation and substrate layers of a building. The system includes primary and secondary water resistant barriers on first and second surfaces of the associated insulation layer. The secondary water resistant barrier includes a single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel and adhesively securing the second surface of the associated insulation layer to the associated substrate layer. The system is usable with a plurality of associated insulation layers disposed in abutment, the single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel extending from the first insulation panel to the second insulation panel and being adapted to conduct fluid therethrough. Further, a hand tool for working the adhesive and sealing layer is provided. The hand tool includes a handle connected with a flat inflexible rectangular plate, at least one of the longer edges thereof being upwardly curved and including a plurality of spaced apart teeth. | 05-06-2010 |
Charles J. Hickey, Bensalem, PA US
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| 20090184054 | Adsorbent bed for water treatment - An adsorptive bed having hydrous iron oxide and calcium carbonate materials. The adsorptive bed is useful in water treatment applications for removing metal contaminants, particularly for removing arsenic-containing ions. | 07-23-2009 |
Charles P. Hickey, Pine Bluffs, WY US
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| 20090127281 | Slap-On Resealable Closure - The present invention is a closure capable of being applied to an existing container structure in order to form a releasable closure thereon. The closure includes base formed of a flexible material having an adhesive disposed on one side thereof in order to attach the closure to the exterior of a container. The closure also includes a flap secured at one end to the base opposite the adhesive which can be selectively adhered to the base over an opening formed in the base by a releasable adhesive disposed on the base or on the flap. The closure can conform to the shape of the exterior surface of the container to which it is secured and can be used with an aperture formed in the exterior of the container in alignment with the opening in the base to selectively dispense material from the interior of the container through the closure attached to the container. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090136161 | Cereal Bag Zipper - The present invention is a closure capable of being applied to an existing flexible container structure in order to form a releasable closure thereon. The closure includes base formed of a flexible material having an adhesive disposed on one side thereof in order to attach the closure to the exterior of a container. The closure also includes a pair of releasably engageable zipper sections secured to the base on opposite sides of a gap formed in the base having an open end and a closed end. The closure further has a liner located between the zipper sections and the base that extends over the gap to finction as a positioning device for properly locating the closure on the flexible container. The base and the liner also limit the size of any opening formed in the container to the size of the closure. | 05-28-2009 |
Charles P. Hickey, Cheyenne, WY US
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| 20080217192 | Waste Compartment Securable to a Tissue Container - The present invention is a compartment securable to an existing tissue container that enables a number of used tissues to be stored therein. The compartment includes a base attachable around an aperture formed in the tissue container and a container member secured to the base and extending inwardly into the tissue container. The container member includes a sleeve and a flexible liner that is treated or covered with an antimicrobial composition. When a cover for the compartment is opened, a used tissue can be inserted through the sleeve into the flexible liner to be held by the liner within the tissue container. As used tissues are positioned within the compartment, the liner operates to push the unused tissues within the container towards a dispensing opening for the tissue container. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090106892 | Sink Cover - The present invention is a sink cover including a body portion having a drain sleeve thereon that is positioned in engagement with the drain of a sink. The sleeve is engaged with a collar the holds the body portion in the sink over the drain, and allows the body portion to be rotated. A shroud is connected to the body portion or the collar at one end and to the edge of the sink at the opposite end to provide a continuous surface over the surface of the sink that directs fluids and other materials on implements being cleaned over the sink cover through cover and into the drain opening without contacting the surface of the sink. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090108722 | Under-Cabinet Tray - A storage unit for storing a number of items in an elevated space saving and easily accessible manner is provided that includes a cover slidably mounted to a storage container containing a number of storage chambers therein. The cover includes a number of adhesive securing means attached thereto that enable the cover to be fixedly secured to the underside of an elevated support structure, such as a cabinet in a kitchen. The storage container is slidably mounted to the cover such that the container can be moved from a closed position to an open position with regard to the cover in order for an individual to gain access to items contained within the storage container. | 04-30-2009 |
David Lynn Hickey, Rosharon, TX US
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| 20110202456 | NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE SYSTEM WITH FINANCIAL TRACKING FEATURES - A notification and response system utilizing a processor with dynamic information database and an administrator interface to transmit a financial messages from an administrator to a contact devices for guardians, and others associated with persons in an institution. The database has guardian, employee, and other person contact data, priority information, and response data. The administrator initiates distribution of the financial message based upon priority information and the priority order. The message is transmitted through at least two industry standard protocols simultaneously to guardians, employee, and other persons listed contact devices based upon priority information. Once the financial message is received a response is transmitted back through the two industry standard protocols back to the dynamic information database to insure the financial account is fully funded. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110231308 | Notification and Response System with Financial Tracking Features - A notification and response system utilizing a processor with dynamic information database and an administrator interface to transmit a financial messages from an administrator to a contact devices for guardians, and others associated with persons in an institution. The database has guardian, employee, and other person contact data, priority information, and response data. The administrator initiates distribution of the financial message based upon priority information and the priority order. The message is transmitted through at least two industry standard protocols simultaneously to guardians, employee, and other persons listed contact devices based upon priority information. Once the financial message is received a response is transmitted back through the two industry standard protocols back to the dynamic information database to insure the financial account is fully funded. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110279263 | Event Detection - A location aware mobile device may include an accelerometer or similar motion sensing component that can measure changes in speed or direction. An application executing in the mobile device can determine whether particular motion changes are indicative of the mobile device being involved in a crash event. If the motion parameters indicate that a crash event has occurred, the mobile device can communicate a crash event notification to a server, which can alert an emergency response unit about the crash, including the crash location, without the need for human intervention. Verification of the crash event may be performed at the server in a variety of ways, including the simultaneous receipt of crash event notifications from multiple co-located devices. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120046019 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR RESTRICTING MOBILE DEVICE SERVICES - In a mobile communications network one or more altered service zones may be defined. When a location aware mobile device enters an altered service zone, an application executing in the mobile device can alter the services of the device that are available to users. In one example, text or other screen-intensive services of a mobile device may be restricted or altered to voice based services as a user of the device drives through a school zone. | 02-23-2012 |
David R. Hickey, Darien, IL US
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| 20110300312 | Nativity stable structure and kit for same - The present invention provides a nativity stable structure particularly for use with larger nativity figures (24 inches in height, or greater) which is made of tubular and solid metal bars, rods and sheet members and fittings or connectors that can be economically made, shipped, packaged, assembled, such as in a kit or kits, and used to house the larger nativity figures. When Christmas has passed, the nativity stable structure of the present invention can be easily disassembled and repackaged in its shipping carton(s) and easily stored in compact, minimum footprint and volume. Further sheet flooring is included in the package or kit upon which the nativity figures can be placed. The flooring is made in a plurality of identical segments and is compact and also easily shipped and stored. Further, to facilitate erection of the nativity stable on an uneven ground (and generally lawns are somewhat uneven and should have some slope for drainage), the legs of the nativity stable structure are telescopic and can be fixed at a desired position to level the floor and nativity stable. | 12-08-2011 |
Donna M. Hickey, Longmont, CO US
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| 20090048895 | QUALITY MODEL CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT COST ESTIMATION AND OPTIMIZATION - A method includes determining a standard set of activities to perform an assessment and certification process, and identifying cost elements and cost drivers for each activity of the standard set of activities. Additionally, the method includes determining requirements for a particular assessment and certification project, and determining a cost estimation based upon at least one of the standard set of activities, the cost elements, the cost drivers, and the requirements. | 02-19-2009 |
Erin Hickey, Palatine, IL US
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| 20090232820 | NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ANTIGENS AND COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides proteins from | 09-17-2009 |
Eugene R. Hickey, Ridgefield, CT US
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| 20100310561 | NATRIURETIC FUSION PROTEINS - Natriuretic peptide fusion proteins comprising natriuretic peptides linked to antibody Fc domains, nucleic acid molecules encoding the fusion proteins disclosed herein, expression vectors expressing said fusion proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said fusion proteins, and methods for their therapeutic use are disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
F. Leo Hickey, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20090312447 | COMPATIBILIZING SURFACTANTS FOR POLYURETHANE POLYOLS AND RESINS - A resin blend composition is provided containing a polyol, an ethoxylate propoxylate surfactant initiated by a short chain compound, and a hydrocarbon blowing agent. The solubility and/or compatibility of the hydrocarbon carbon blowing agent in the polyol is increased and the phase stability of the resin blend composition is improved by the ethoxylate propoxylate surfactant. The resin blend is suitable for reaction with polyfunctional organic isocyanates to make cellular polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100240785 | Aromatic Polyester Polyols and Aromatic Polyester Polyol Blends Containing Biorenewable Components and Methods of Making - There are provided aromatic polyester polyol compositions comprising: (i) at least one aromatic acid component; (ii) at least one hydroxylated component; (iii) at least one functionalized natural oil component; and (iv) optionally at least one catalyst component for use in preparing foams. The aromatic polyester polyol compositions can be formed by esterification and/or transesterification. The present technology also provides a polyol blend for use in preparing foams wherein the polyol blend comprises (a) an aromatic polyester polyol formed by an interesterification reaction between (i) a phthalic acid based material; (ii) a hydroxylated material; and (iii) a hydrophobic material, wherein the hydrophobic material is present in an amount of from about 1% to about 50% by weight of the aromatic polyester polyol; and (b) a natural oil based polyol, wherein the hydrophobic material in the aromatic polyester polyol compatibilizes the natural oil based polyol to form a phase stable polyol blend. | 09-23-2010 |
Gary Thomas Hickey, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 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 |
James Hickey, Coral Gables, FL US
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| 20090063202 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING A REQUEST TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AN ITEM COVERED BY INSURANCE - A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, providing, at no cost to the customer, third-party-paid insurance coverage that protects the customer against damage to the item, which, in some cases, includes accidental damage. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of providing the third-party-paid insurance coverage is done in order to permit the provision of insurance without the use of a licensed insurance agent. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090157437 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE PRODUCTS - A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, providing, at no cost to the customer, third-party-paid insurance coverage that protects the customer against damage to the item, which, in some cases, includes accidental damage. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of providing the third-party-paid insurance coverage is done in order to permit the provision of insurance without the use of a licensed insurance agent. | 06-18-2009 |
John D. Hickey, Boulder, CO US
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| 20090191900 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE - An apparatus for indicating location of a mobile telecommunication device includes: a transmitting unit; and a fixing structure supporting the transmitting unit. The fixing structure effects removable affixation between the fixing structure and the mobile communication device. The transmitting unit effects communications with a communication network. | 07-30-2009 |
John J. Hickey, Silverthorne, CO US
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| 20110301990 | PRICING AND SERVICE SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATION - Provided herein is a financial management application and associated services specific to the parks and recreation sector. The application and/or services will allow organizations to more efficiently and accurately create and manage their budgets. Aspects of the inventions include providing a comprehensive cost recovery software tool specifically designed for the needs of a particular organization. The systems and method (i.e., utilities) provided herein are primarily designed for use by government and non-profit organizations in assessing the direct and indirect costs of operations for the services they provide to communities. | 12-08-2011 |
Joseph F. Hickey, Morristown, NJ US
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| 20120061550 | Wall hanger assembly including security feature and installment aid - An improved hanger for mounting mirrors and pictures mounted in frames, and in particular, heavy mirrors and heavy pictures mounted in frames, the improved hanger having a top end and a bottom end, the top end having a groove disposed parallelledly to the wall on which the mirror or picture mounted in a frame is to be hung, the groove having a flared opening and parallel side walls terminating in a flat bottom wall having arcuate edges where the bottom wall intersects the side walls of the improved hanger, the improved hanger having at least one diagonal aperture there through for the receipt of a fastening means and one or more horizontal countersunk apertures for receipt of a fastening means. | 03-15-2012 |
Joseph F. Hickey, Basking Ridge, NJ US
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| 20100102100 | SHOPPING BAG - In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104223 | Shopping Bag - In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104224 | SHOPPING BAG - In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need. | 04-29-2010 |
Karlton J. Hickey, Boothwyn, PA US
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| 20110277377 | HYDROPROCESSING OF PYROLYSIS OIL AND ITS USE AS A FUEL - This invention provides low sulfur fuels, particularly low sulfur bunker fuels, comprising hydroprocessed pyrolysis oil. The hydroprocessed pyrolysis oil can be produced using a catalyst suited to processing pyrolysis oils that may be relatively high in water content and under relatively low severity conditions to limit water formation, while making the hydroprocessed pyrolysis oil more stable than prior to hydroprocessing. The pyrolysis oil can be converted to a more stable hydroprocessed product, e.g., by converting at least a majority of the aldehydes, ketones, and/or carboxylic acids in the pyrolysis oil to more highly stable compounds, such as alcohols. The hydroprocessed product can be particularly suited as a blend component for producing a variety of reduced sulfur fuels. | 11-17-2011 |
Kyle R. Hickey, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20080202590 | High Efficiency Valve Geometry For Pressure Regulator - A pressure regulator that has a geometry that reduces regulator droop is provided that reduces or eliminates the need for a larger package size for a given set of flow requirements. The regulator comprises a housing having a fuel inlet port and a fuel outlet port; at least one regulation stage having an input in fluidic communication with the fuel inlet port; a final regulation stage comprising an inlet in fluidic communication with an output of the at least one regulation stage, a mating valve seat in fluidic communication with the inlet, and a valve seat in movable contact with the mating valve seat, the valve seat having a bottom having an edge, the edge having means for reducing regulator droop; and means for moving the valve seat from a closed position to an open position in response to a pressure change. The means for reducing regulator droop comprises a reverse lip or an approximately square edge. | 08-28-2008 |
Matthew Joseph Hickey, Boulder, CO US
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| 20110301990 | PRICING AND SERVICE SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATION - Provided herein is a financial management application and associated services specific to the parks and recreation sector. The application and/or services will allow organizations to more efficiently and accurately create and manage their budgets. Aspects of the inventions include providing a comprehensive cost recovery software tool specifically designed for the needs of a particular organization. The systems and method (i.e., utilities) provided herein are primarily designed for use by government and non-profit organizations in assessing the direct and indirect costs of operations for the services they provide to communities. | 12-08-2011 |
Matthew W. Hickey, Portland, OR US
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| 20090271208 | AUTOMATIC DATA TRANSMISSION IN RESPONSE TO CONTENT OF ELECTRONIC FORMS SATISFYING CRITERIA - Automatic transmission of information is generated when the content of a posted electronic form matches a predefined criteria. An interface allows the user to create a criterion template to specify the match criterion without requiring the user to have the skills of a professional programmer. The person to be notified and the form and content of the notification can also be defined by the user and can be dependent on the content of the posted form. In one application, individuals associated with an institution of higher learning are automatically notified when a student submits an electronic profile form showing that the student meets a pre-specified criteria. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20110302101 | Automatic Data Transmission in Response to Content of Electronic Forms Satisfying Criteria - Automatic transmission of information is generated when the content of a posted electronic form matches a predefined criteria. An interface allows the user to create a criterion template to specify the match criterion without requiring the user to have the skills of a professional programmer. The person to be notified and the form and content of the notification can also be defined by the user and can be dependent on the content of the posted form. In one application, individuals associated with an institution of higher learning are automatically notified when a student submits an electronic profile form showing that the student meets a pre-specified criteria. | 12-08-2011 |
Michael Hickey, Boulder, CO US
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| 20100017225 | DIAGNOSTICIAN CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS USING A DIGITAL LIBRARY - The Customized Medical Diagnostic Apparatus operates under the control of a physician to implement a patient-specific instance of the apparatus by identifying medical information sources, retrieved from a Digital Library, which correlate to anomalies identified in a set of patient medical data relating to an identified patient or identified class of patient. The system includes a Digital Library for providing access to a plurality of information sources which relate to interpreting patient medical data and possible ailments associated with the patient medical data. A data characterization module calculates control variations of a set of patient medical data to identify anomalies. Based upon this statistical analysis, a Digital Library interface module searches the Digital Library for information sources relating to the set of patient medical data and interpretations of the identified anomalies. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110099026 | DATA MANAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR COMPARING PATIENT DATA WITH AILMENT ARCHETYPES TO DETERMINE CORRELATION WITH ESTABLISHED AILMENT BIOMARKERS - The Patient Data Management System operates under the control of a physician to implement a patient-specific instance of the apparatus which is capable of accessing at least one data manipulation module, each defining at least one process for transforming patient medical data pursuant to a predefined schema. A patient medical data processor is responsive to the physician selecting a set of patient medical data, at least one of the data manipulation modules, and an order of applying the selected data manipulation modules to the selected patient medical data for processing the selected patient medical data using the selected data manipulation modules in the selected order to identify data indicative of a predetermined condition in the selected patient medical data. A display is available for presenting a visualization of the data indicative of a predetermined condition in the selected patient medical data. | 04-28-2011 |
Richard J. Hickey, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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| 20080198919 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A MATCH BETWEEN SOURCE DATA AND REFERENCE DATA - A method for reducing data in the form of successive groups of N values may comprise finding the largest X values of the N values of each group, setting all but the largest X values of each group equal to zero, averaging W respective ones of the N values to produce N average values, finding the largest Y of the N average values, where Y is less than X, and setting the largest Y of the N average values equal to a first binary value, and a reminder of the N average values equal to a second binary value. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080205506 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A MATCH BETWEEN SOURCE DATA AND REFERENCE DATA - A method for reducing data in the form of successive groups of N values may comprise finding the largest X values of the N values of each group, setting all but the largest X values of each group equal to zero, averaging W respective ones of the N values to produce N average values, finding the largest Y of the N average values, where Y is less than X, and setting the largest Y of the N average values equal to a first binary value, and a reminder of the N average values equal to a second binary value. | 08-28-2008 |
Robyn J. Hickey, Washington, DC US
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| 20090043695 | Method & system for facilitating charitable donor to donee matching - A method for facilitating charity donation matching, includes the steps of collecting information of potential donation receiving entities, inviting a potential donating entity to register contact information and donation criteria, prompting the potential donating entity to pay a matching surcharge, accepting the matching surcharge, matching the potential donating entity with one or more potential donation receiving entities and generating matching results, and providing the matching results to the potential donating entity. | 02-12-2009 |
Thomas Hickey, Dublin, OH US
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| 20090252658 | Loading/Unloading of Particulates to/from Microchannel Reactors - The invention providing methods of loading and unloading particulate from microchannels in apparatus that contains multiple microchannels, typically apparatus that is designed to operate with hundreds or thousands of particulate-containing microchannels. Aligning a sonicating head at one end of a set of microchannels provides a particularly effective mode for densifying particulate in microchannels. | 10-08-2009 |
Thomas B. Hickey, Gardnerville, NV US
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| 20090249706 | Electrical fixture apparatus and installation method - An electric junction fixture is provided for preparing a wall or ceiling to accept an appliance such as an electric light fixture, inserted and mounted through a hole in the drywall or panel. Reduced stress levels in the drywall or panel are obtained by providing large areas of contact between the fixture and the drywall or panel. | 10-08-2009 |
Thomas P. Hickey, Dublin, OH US
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| 20100071410 | DISTILLATION PROCESS USING MICROCHANNEL TECHNOLOGY - The disclosed invention relates to a distillation process for separating two or more components having different volatilities from a liquid mixture containing the components. The process employs microchannel technology for effecting the distillation and is particularly suitable for conducting difficult separations, such as the separation of ethane from ethylene, wherein the individual components are characterized by having volatilities that are very close to one another. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110112348 | PROCESS FOR MAKING STYRENE USING MIRCOHANNEL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY - The disclosed invention relates to a process for converting ethylbenzene to styrene, comprising: flowing a feed composition comprising ethylbenzene in at least one process microchannel in contact with at least one catalyst to dehydrogenate the ethylbenzene and form a product comprising styrene; exchanging heat between the process microchannel and at least one heat exchange channel in thermal contact with the process microchannel; and removing product from the process microchannel. Also disclosed is an apparatus comprising a process microchannel, a heat exchange channel, and a heat transfer wall positioned between the process microchannel and heat exchange channel wherein the heat transfer wall comprises a thermal resistance layer. | 05-12-2011 |
William V. Hickey, Franklin Lakes, NJ US
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| 20100237069 | MULTI-LAYER CONTAINER - One embodiment of the present invention provides a partly-biodegradable system, which comprises a non-biodegradable portion and a biodegradable portion wherein the non-biodegradable portion is easily separated from the biodegradable portion for disposal of the system. In certain embodiments, the system further comprises a cover layer of non-biodegradable film which adheres to the first non-biodegradable portion to form a sealed compartment for food or drink reservation. | 09-23-2010 |