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Abby M. Hodges, Upland, CA US
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| 20100273722 | MODIFIED MINIATURE PROTEINS - The present invention generally relates to modified miniature proteins, including modified avian pancreatic polypeptides (aPP) and modified pancreatic peptide YYs (PYY). One aspect of the invention is generally directed to various aPPs that have been modified such that they do not substantially form multimers in solution, for example through the addition of a proline switch. Another aspect of the invention is generally directed to modified PYYs, such as YY3. Yet another aspect of the invention is generally directed to composites of modified miniature proteins formed from portions of different miniature proteins such as aPP and/or PYY, optionally with a proline switch. Still other aspects of the invention are generally directed to methods of making such proteins, methods of using such proteins, kits involving such proteins, and the like. | 10-28-2010 |
Barry H. Hodges, Encinites, CA US
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| 20100320687 | Board Game Apparatus and method - A game having a board and playing positions occupied by playing pieces of individual players. Upon accomplishing a designated criteria for covering different playing positions a player may win the game by crowning another player. | 12-23-2010 |
Colin J. Hodges, Burbank, CA US
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| 20090295793 | Method and system for 3D surface deformation fitting - A method is provided for animating a three-dimensional object using an animation rig. An exemplary method according to the invention is a method that defines a positional relationship between the location of one or more known points on first surface and an equal number of corresponding points on a virtual surface, and a time interval. The time interval is incremented, and the positional offsets of one or more known points on the first surface are determined. The corresponding point or points on the virtual surface are then transformed by the positional offset, and the change in animation rig control values for the transformed points on the virtual surface are calculated. The animation rig control values are then updated based on said calculations. | 12-03-2009 |
Craig C. Hodges, Walnut Creek, CA US
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| 20080311176 | Drug Condensation Aerosols And Kits - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided. The device contained in the kit typically, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Also disclosed, are methods for using these aerosols and kits. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100294268 | Aerosol Generating Method and Device - A method and device are provided to generate an aerosol having a desired particle sizes, i.e., from molecular to about 10 microns, which can be used to effectively deliver a physiologically active compound to organs and tissues such as the lung, eye, mucosa and skin. The aerosol is formed through vaporization of the compound while mixing the resulting vapor with a gas, in a ratio, to form the desired particle size when a stable concentration of particles in the gas is reached. | 11-25-2010 |
Daniel Hodges, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110228753 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING MOBILE DEVICE COMMUNICATION - A computer-implemented method for preventing communication using a mobile communication device is provided. The method includes enabling a motion detection process and detecting with the motion detection process at a first instance the mobile device is in motion. The motion detection process is disabled in response to detecting the mobile device is in motion. An attempted communication is detected via the mobile device, and the motion detection process is re-enabled in response to detecting the attempted communication. The method further includes detecting with the motion detection process at a second instance if the mobile device is in motion. If the mobile device is detected at the second instance in motion, the attempted communication is disabled. If the mobile device is detected at the second instance not in motion, the attempted communication is enabled. | 09-22-2011 |
Daniel Hodges, Berkeley, CA US
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| 20100240398 | SYSTEM FOR AGGREGATING AND DISSEMINATING LOCATION INFORMATION - A computer-implemented method of aggregating and disseminating location information is provided. The method includes establishing a user account for a user and associating a user identifier with the user account. A request for the user identifier is received from a remote application server. An identifier request authorization is received from the user or the remote application server. The user identifier is provided to the remote application server in response to receiving the identifier request authorization. Mobile device location information of a user mobile device associated with the user identifier is received from the user mobile device or a remote telecommunication carrier server. A request for the mobile device location information is received from the remote application server. A location request authorization is received from the user, and the user mobile device location is provided to the remote application server in response to receiving the location request authorization. Systems for aggregating and disseminating location information are also provided. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241709 | USER CONTRIBUTION BASED MAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes receiving identifying information from a plurality of users and receiving from the plurality of users indications of one or more geographic areas. A quality value of the one or more geographic areas is determined based on the indications of the one or more geographic areas from the plurality of users, and the quality value is transmitted to one or more of the plurality of users. The present invention further provides a user contribution based mapping system. | 09-23-2010 |
Daniel J. Hodges, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20090037527 | ONLINE INFORMATION MARKETPLACE WITH A REMOTE INTERFACE - A computer-implemented method is described. The computer-implemented method includes receiving an information request at a first server. The computer-implemented method also includes determining the information request type. Moreover, the computer-implemented method includes transmitting the information request from the first server to a remote interface. The remote interface associated with a web page provided by a second server. The computer implemented method further includes awarding compensation for a response to the information request transmitted to the remote interface. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090063298 | ONLINE INFORMATION MARKETPLACE FOR OBTAINING A QUALIFIED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - A computer-implemented method for obtaining information is described. The computer-implemented method includes receiving an information request for a qualified business opportunity from a user. The computer-implemented method also includes providing the information request to an information source. Moreover, the computer-implemented method includes receiving the qualified business opportunity from the information source. The computer-implemented method further includes sending the qualified business opportunity to the user. Furthermore, the computer-implemented-method includes awarding compensation to the information source. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090070201 | ONLINE INFORMATION MARKETPLACE PERFORMING DATA ANALYSIS - A computer-implemented method for gathering information is described. The computer-implemented method includes generating an information request responsive to input from an information buyer. The computer implemented method also includes providing the information request to a user. Moreover, the computer-implemented method includes receiving information from the user responsive to the information request. The computer-implemented method further includes assessing quality of the information received from the user. | 03-12-2009 |
D. Dianne Hodges, Tustin, CA US
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| 20100203559 | Immuno-Based Botulinum Toxin Serotype A Activity Assays - The present specification discloses SNAP-25 compositions, methods of making α-SNAP-25 antibodies that bind an epitope comprising a carboxyl-terminus at the P | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100233802 | CELLS USEFUL FOR IMMUNO-BASED BOTULINUM TOXIN SEROTYPE A ACTIVITY ASSAYS - The present specification discloses clonal cell lines susceptible to BoNT/A intoxication, methods of producing such clonal cell lines, and methods of detecting Botulinum toxin serotype A activity using such clonal cell lines. | 09-16-2010 |
Dianne D. Hodges, Tustin, CA US
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| 20100233741 | IMMUNO-BASED RETARGETED ENDOPEPTIDASE ACTIVITY ASSAYS - The present specification discloses SNAP-25 immune response inducing compositions, methods of making α-SNAP-25 antibodies that selectively binds to an epitope comprising a SNAP-25 having a carboxyl-terminus at the P | 09-16-2010 |
Everett L. Hodges, San Clemente, CA US
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| 20100068346 | INFANT FORMULA - An infant formula is provided which is cow's milk, hydroisolate, rice, goat's milk and/or soy based. The infant formula may be processed such that its manganese concentration is lower than an average manganese concentration associated with the infant formula base. Further, the infant formula may be fortified with iron (lactoferrin), calcium, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids to help maintain a neonate's manganese absorption rate at a normal or otherwise acceptable level. | 03-18-2010 |
Frank J. Hodges, Yorba Linda, CA US
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| 20090309410 | TIRE WITH EXTENDED FLANGE SEAT - Disclosed are improved wheels and tires for simulating the appearance of larger-diameter wheels mounted within low-profile tires. The improved tires are intended to be mounted on wheels with an extended outer flange. An embodiment of the tire comprises an outboard tire wall, an inboard tire wall, a tread therebetween, a laterally extending wheel protector, a ledge, and a flange seat. The flange seat is optionally contoured to match the inner face of an outer flange of the improved wheel. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110007463 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE COVER - A cover can be provided for an electronic device such as a remote control or an electronic key fob. The cover can be used to personalize, repair, and/or increase the life of the electronic device, among other benefits. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110018335 | WHEEL COMPONENT COVERING - Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a wheel component covering. The wheel component covering can attach to an outboard rim flange of a wheel, and a lip portion of the wheel component covering can extend in the inboard direction. In some embodiments, the wheel component covering can attach to the inboard or outboard side of a register of the wheel using bolts or screws. In some embodiments, the wheel component covering can attach to the wheel barrel using bolts or screws, and a covering can be positioned to conceal the bolts or screws. Some wheel component coverings can have gaps configured to receive the spokes of the wheel. The wheel component covering can be used to give a one-piece wheel the appearance of being a multi-piece wheel (e.g., a two- or three-piece wheel). | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110140507 | WHEEL WITH INCREASED INTERIOR LIP DEPTH - Disclosed are various embodiments of wheels having an increased interior lip depth. In some embodiments, the wheel can include a wheel barrel having a register formed on the inner surface thereof. A wheel center piece can have a junction rim secured to the register. The wheel center piece can include a center portion configured to be secured to a vehicle. The wheel center piece can include spokes which extend radially outwardly from the center portion and axial extenders which connect the radially outward ends of the spokes to the junction rim. The axial extenders can function to increase the size of the cavity formed between the wheel center piece and the inboard end of the wheel. Thus, the cavity can have a volume sufficient to accommodate mechanical components of the vehicle while allowing the register can be formed relatively close to the inboard side of the wheel, thereby increasing the depth of the interior lip extending from the outboard end of the wheel to the junction rim. In some embodiments, a one-piece wheel may be configured to have the appearance of being a multi-piece wheel having an increased interior lip depth. In some embodiments, a wheel component covering insert may be applied to the inner surface of the wheel barrel. | 06-16-2011 |
James Jacob Hodges, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20080263450 | System and method to conform separately edited sequences - Methods, graphical user interfaces, computer apparatus and computer readable medium for merging different versions of multimedia project (e.g., movie) are disclosed. For example, modifications separately and concurrently made to multimedia assets of a multimedia project in production can be efficiently and intelligently merged. The multimedia assets can be audio, video or graphical elements. | 10-23-2008 |
James Jocob Hodges, Santa Clara, CA US
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| 20080263433 | Multiple version merge for media production - Methods, graphical user interfaces, computer apparatus and computer readable medium for merging different versions of multimedia project (e.g., movie) are disclosed. For example, modifications separately and concurrently made to multimedia assets of a multimedia project in production can be efficiently and intelligently merged. The multimedia assets can be audio, video or graphical elements. | 10-23-2008 |
Jerry Hodges, Riverside, CA US
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| 20080239559 | SERVO WRITING AND DECODING POSITION ERROR SIGNAL FOR LINEAR TAPE DRIVES - The present invention, in particular embodiments, is directed to methods, apparatuses and systems that facilitate recording of servo signals on a recording medium such as magnetic tape with high accuracy. Variation of inter-frame and intra-frame placement is substantially reduced by writing successive frames or sub-frames based on a detection of a previously-written frame or sub-frame by a read element. Appropriate placement of the read element in relation to servo write elements, on a multi-gap servo write head, ensures the correct placement of subsequent frames on the recording medium. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090040643 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WRITING TIMING BASED SERVO TRACKS ON MAGNETIC TAPE USING COMPLEMENTARY SERVO WRITER PAIRS - Method and apparatus for writing timing based (servo) tracks on magnetic recording tape using complementary servo writer pairs. A magnetic tape intended to store, for instance, computer data conventionally contains servo tracks in addition to the data tracks. Typically many servo tracks and data tracks are arranged laterally across the width of the tape. The adjacent servo tracks (bands) here are complementary in terms of the orientation of their stripes and are written (recorded) by a complementary arranged servo writer pair. This advantageously reduces the position error signal by a substantial amount, even to nearly zero. In one version the servo writers are straight in configuration and in another version they are curved or chevron shape. These complementary servo writer pairs write adjacent servo bands. This takes advantage of the fact that typical servo technology, for instance in the LTO tape format, uses two servo heads, a top and bottom servo head, and averages the position error signal of the top and bottom servo read heads in the tape drive to determine the position error. By writing the servo tracks as described here, this error as written-in is substantially reduced. This is because the top and bottom servo sensors interpret the complementary aspect as being position error signal error in opposite directions, which thereby cancels out. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110032630 | MULTI-MODE LOOP ADAPTATION SCHEME FOR HIGH-DENSITY DATA RECORDING CHANNEL - A circuit for a high-density data recording channel includes a first data detector, a second data detector, one or more multiplexers and a sequence identifier. The first data detector generates a first data detector output, and the second data detector generates a second data detector output. The multiplexers change between a first mode and a second mode to alternately receive the first data detector output and the second data detector output. The sequence identifier receives a data sequence including at least one of a first data sequence, such as VFO data, and a second data sequence, such as random data. The second data sequence includes a greater number of signal levels than the first data sequence. The sequence identifier changes the multiplexers between the first mode and the second mode based on whether the data sequence is the first data sequence or the second data sequence. The data sequence includes a plurality of timing stages. The sequence detector can at least partially control a loop bandwidth of the circuit based on the timing stage of the data sequence. | 02-10-2011 |
Jonas Joel Hodges, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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| 20080258563 | Electrical Communication Switch, Outlet, Companion Device, and System - An electrical communication switch, an electrical communication outlet, an electrical communication companion device, and an electrical communication system are provided. The electrical communication switch includes a user-controlled switch having a plurality of switch leads and a controller. The controller is coupled to the user-controlled switch. The controller is configured to determine a change of state of the switch, and upon determining the switch has changed state to a new state, to send a signal. The electrical communication outlet includes a socket having a plurality of socket slots, at least one controlled switch, and a controller. The controller is coupled to said at least one controlled switch and is configured to receive a signal and to change a state of at least one of said at least one controlled switch pursuant to the signal. | 10-23-2008 |