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Howard M. Alliger, Melville, NY US
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20130108714 | METHOD OF TREATING SINUSITIS, INCLUDING CHRONIC SINUSITIS | 05-02-2013 |
Howard M. Bandell, Leesburg, VA US
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20130214966 | AVALANCHE PULSER - Circuits and methods for generating a pulse are provided. The generating can comprise receiving at least one trigger input signal with a pulse generating circuit; generating a voltage pulse having a duration less than the avalanche time of a transistor in response to at least a portion of the at least one trigger input signal with the pulse generating circuit; transmitting the voltage pulse from the pulse generating circuit to a terminal of the transistor, the transistor constructed and arranged to be operable in an avalanche mode; and outputting an avalanche pulse from at least one terminal of the transistor in response to the voltage pulse. In some embodiments, the pulse can be transmitted with an antenna in a radar system, and a return pulse can be received and processed. | 08-22-2013 |
Howard M. Clearfield, San Jose, CA US
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20110296768 | METHOD FOR SEALING FLASHING JOINTS BELOW FLASHING - Seal a flashing joint on an open frame structure using a first barrier sheet having first and second adhesive strips on opposing primary surfaces proximate to opposing edges and running the length of the first barrier sheet by applying the first barrier sheet over the flashing joint with one edge below the flashing joint and adhering an adhesive strip to a building element below the flashing joint with the first adhesive strip and applying a second barrier sheet overlapping the first barrier sheet and adhere the first and second barrier sheets together using the second adhesive strip. The process can include applying flashing over the first barrier sheet and flashing joint and then overlaying the flashing with the second barrier sheet and sealing the second barrier sheet to both the first barrier sheet and the flashing. | 12-08-2011 |
Howard M. Crow, Iii, Sammamish, WA US
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20100250609 | EXTENDING COLLABORATION CAPABILITIES TO EXTERNAL DATA - A computing device includes instructions that, when executed by a processing unit, cause the processing unit to: create a business data catalog module that accesses and manipulates data residing on an internal data store and an external data store, wherein the business data catalog module receives a request for data, determines whether the data resides in the internal data store or the external data store, and access the data residing on the external data store, and create a external data provisioning module that provisions data accessed from the external data store, wherein the external data provisioning module maps external data from the external data store for presentation on a client computing device. A user can access and manipulate the data from the external data store in a same manner as accessing and manipulating data from the internal data store. | 09-30-2010 |
Howard M. De Ruyter, Torrance, CA US
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20090108201 | Calibration source infrared assembly for an infrared detector - Provided is a calibration source IR assembly for an IR detector including an IR focal plane. The calibration assembly includes a rotatable spectral filter wheel optically coupled to an IR focal plane of the detector, the filter wheel having a plurality of areas each of at least a minimum size. At least one area being a calibration area, the calibration area including: a substrate having a first side facing the IR focal plane and a second side opposite from the first side; a light transmitting edge section disposed between the first side and the second side; and at least one light redirector disposed at least partially within the substrate, the light redirector structured and arranged to receive light from the edge and to redirect the light out the first side. A light source optically coupled to the edge section. An IR detector including the improvement of such a calibration source IR assembly is also provided. | 04-30-2009 |
20130043390 | CALIBRATION SYSTEM FOR DETECTOR - A calibration system for a detector includes a base member, a plurality of radiation sources fixedly attached to the base member, and a positioning mechanism attached to the base member. Each radiation source is maintained at a different temperature and is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation. The positioning mechanism includes a movable member having a single degree of freedom with respect to the base member, and a plurality of optical elements arranged on the movable member. Each optical element corresponds to one of the radiation sources and each optical element is configured to at least be movable between a calibration position and a non-calibration position. When the optical element is in the calibration position, the optical element is configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation from its corresponding radiation source and to reflect the electromagnetic radiation to a detector. | 02-21-2013 |
Howard M. Eglowstein, Hancock, NH US
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20160041808 | ADAPTABLE AUDIO SYSTEMS - Sound-producing devices such as headphone sets or loudspeakers are disclosed that can removably mate with an external interface. The external interface may plug into a port on an exterior of the sound-producing device. The external interface includes conversion circuitry that is powered by a power source in the sound-producing device. The external interface receives a first audio-encoded signal from a source device such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or the like, and converts such signal to a conditioned signal which is compatible with the sound-producing device. Connection between the source device and the external interface may be a first type of wired or wireless connection. The sound-producing device may operate with other source devices that produce different audio-encoded signals by replacing the external interface with a different external interface whose conversion circuitry converts the different audio-encoded signal to the same conditioned signal. Alternative sound-producing devices are also disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
Howard M. Findley, Iii, Mason, OH US
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20150153038 | METHYL ESTER TORCH FUEL - A coconut methyl ester torch fuel is disclosed. | 06-04-2015 |
20150276216 | PALM KERNEL METHYL ESTER TORCH FUEL - A palm kernel methyl ester torch fuel is disclosed. | 10-01-2015 |
Howard M. Getson, Coppell, TX US
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20150254556 | Systems and Methods for Allocating Capital to Trading Strategies for Big Data Trading in Financial Markets - Exemplary systems and methods for allocating capital to trading strategies may include a means for generating a virtual machine for a trading strategy in a historical server, a means for obtaining historical performance data for the trading strategy from the historical server, a means for transforming the historical performance data into metrical data, a means for transforming the historical performance data and metrical data into a neural network usable data set, a means for creating a neural network base, and a means for forming a neural network. | 09-10-2015 |
20150254765 | Systems and Methods for Generating and Selecting Trading Algorithms for Big Data Trading in Financial Markets - Provided herein are various exemplary systems and methods for generating and selecting trading algorithms, including randomly selecting a technical indicator, randomly selecting an evaluation interval, randomly selecting a first tradable item, and randomly selecting a first evaluation bar characteristic. | 09-10-2015 |
Howard M. Johnson, Gainesville, FL US
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20140134237 | TYPE I INTERFERON MIMETICS AS THERAPEUTICS FOR CANCER, VIRAL INFECTIONS, AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - The subject invention pertains to agonist peptides of type I interferons and methods of using the peptides. These peptides are based on the amino acid sequence of the C-terminus region of the type I IFN molecules and are capable of binding to the cytoplasmic domain of type I IFN receptors. Surprisingly, these peptides were found to possess the same or similar biological activity as that associated with the full-length, mature type I IFN proteins, even though these peptides do not bind to the extracellular domain of the type I IFN receptors. In one embodiment, the peptide is a peptide of IFNα. In another embodiment, the peptide is a peptide of IFNβ. Exemplified peptides of the invention include those having SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:38, SEQ ID NO:39, and SEQ ID NO:40. The subject peptides have been shown to effect increased resistance to viral infection. Peptides of the invention can be used to treat or prevent viral infections, to treat oncological disorders, and to treat autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis. | 05-15-2014 |
Howard M. Kanare, Wilmette, IL US
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20090100926 | Moisture Vapor Probe - One embodiment of the invention comprises a moisture vapor probe comprising a hollow sleeve and a removable electronics module. The probe has a generally cylindrical hollow sleeve having a sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface. The sleeve comprises a sensor plate having a moisture vapor sensor and forming a water impermeable barrier with the sidewall. The sleeve has an opening such that a volume is defined by the opening, the sidewall and the sensor plate. The probe further comprises an electronics module removably disposable within the sleeve. The electronics module includes an information transfer unit. The information transfer unit in communication with the moisture vapor sensor and adapted to receive relative humidity information from the moisture vapor sensor. | 04-23-2009 |
Howard M. Loree Ii, Olathe, KS US
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20160030050 | EXPANDABLE BODY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed herein are medical devices comprising a single-lobed, thin-walled, expandable body and a flexible, elongated delivery device for treating saccular vascular aneurysms and occluding segments of blood vessels and other biological conduits. The expandable bodies may include gold and other metals that can be compressed, positioned in the lumen of an aneurysm, or other biological conduit and expanded. The external surface of the expandable bodies can be configured to promote local thrombosis and to promote the growth of tissue into and around the surface in order to reduce migration of the expandable body and to occlude and seal the aneurysm or biological conduit. For the treatment of saccular aneurysms, the expandable body may be deployed in combination with one or more coiled wires that contact both the wall of the aneurysm and the expandable body and exert force on the expandable body to aid in sealing the aneurysm neck. | 02-04-2016 |
Howard M. Loree, Ii, Lowell, MA US
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20130338559 | BLOOD PUMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a rotary blood pump with a double pivot contact bearing system with an operating range between about 50 mL/min and about 1500 mL/min is described, wherein the force on the upper bearing is less than 3N during operating speeds up to 6000 rpm. The invention also relates to a method of using a blood pump system for persistently increasing the overall diameter and lumen diameter of peripheral veins and arteries by persistently increasing the speed of blood and the wall shear stress in a peripheral vein or artery for period of time sufficient to result in a persistent increase in the overall diameter and lumen diameter of the vessel is provided. The blood pump system may also be used to reduce venous hypertension in a lower extremity and increasing the rate of healing of lower extremity venous ulcers in patients is provided. The blood pump system includes a blood pump, blood conduit(s), a control system with optional sensors, and a power source. The pump system is configured to connect to the vascular system in a patient and pump blood at a desired rate. The pumping of blood is monitored and adjusted, as necessary, to maintain the desired elevated blood speed and wall shear stress, and the desired pulsatility in the target artery or vein in order to optimize the rate and extent of the persistent increase in the overall diameter and lumen diameter of the target peripheral artery or vein or to result in a reduction in venous blood pressure in the treated lower extremity or healing of the lower extremity venous ulcer. | 12-19-2013 |
20150209498 | BLOOD PUMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a rotary blood pump with a double pivot contact bearing system with an operating range between about 50 mL/min and about 1500 mL/min. The rotary blood pump is part of a blood pump system that includes blood conduit(s), a control system with optional sensors, and a power source. Embodiments of the present invention may include elements such as wear resistant bearing materials, a rotor back plate for magnetic attraction of the rotor to reduce bearing pivot bearing forces and wear, a rotor size and shape and a bearing gap that combine to create a hydrodynamic bearing effect and reduce bearing pivot bearing forces and wear, improved intravascular conduits with increased resistance to thrombosis, conduit insertion site cuffs to resist infection, and conduit side ports amenable to the easy insertion of guidewire and catheter-based medical devices. | 07-30-2015 |
Howard M. Richard, Iii, Clarksville, MD US
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20130296737 | REAL-TIME TRACKING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES - Telemetrical control of a robotic interventional device for minimally invasive surgical procedure is based on an operative interaction between a tracking sub-system, MRI sub-system, navigation sub-system and the robotic interventional device. The tracking sensor sub-system is integrated with the interventional device to produce tracking information corresponding to the robotic interventional device location in the operative site. The navigation sub-system integrates the tracking information with the real-time images of the operative site produced by the MRI sub-system, and displays the integrated information to a user, to enable the telemetrical control of the interventional device for performing an intended procedure (biopsy, tissue resection, etc.). The navigation sub-system, based on the integrated real-time tracking information and real-time images, calculates and dynamically updates coordinates of subsequent imaging slices. | 11-07-2013 |
Howard M. Saltsburg, Newton, MA US
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20120178616 | CATALYST HAVING METAL IN REDUCED QUANTITY AND REDUCED CLUSTER SIZE - The invention contemplates a method of making a catalytic material, and uses of the material. The catalytic material is made by depositing catalytic metals, such as gold or platinum, on substrate materials, such as lanthanum-doped ceria or other oxides. The catalytic metal, which comprises both crystalline and non-crystalline structures, is treated, for example with aqueous basic NaCN solution, to leach away at least some of the crystalline metallic component. The remaining noncrystalline metallic component associated with the substrate exhibits catalytic activity that is substantially similar to the catalyst as prepared. The use of the catalyst in an apparatus such as a reactor or analytic instrument is contemplated, as is the use of the catalyst in efficient, cost-effective reactions, such as removal of carbon monoxide from fuel gases, for example by performing the water gas shift reaction. | 07-12-2012 |
Howard M. Schoor, Manalapan, NJ US
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20090245963 | SEAT STRAP - Embodiments of a seat strap configured to secure objects disposed on a seat of a vehicle are provided. The seat strap may be an integral part of the vehicle seat, or an accessory. In one embodiment, a vehicle seat is provided that includes an object restraining seat strap. The vehicle seat has a substantially vertical section and a substantially horizontal section meeting at an interface. The seat strap has an elastic elongated body passing through the interface and over a front face of the vehicle seat. The body has a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends comprise mating portions of a retaining feature. | 10-01-2009 |
Howard M. Stridde, George West, TX US
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20100009937 | PESTICIDE FORMULATION WITH STREAMING BIREFRINGENCE - A pesticide composition exhibiting streaming birefringence and methods for making the pesticide composition are disclosed. In one embodiment, the pesticide composition comprises an active ingredient and a surfactant adjuvant. | 01-14-2010 |
20100105559 | LIQUID CRYSTAL AGROCHEMICAL FORMULATIONS - An agrochemical composition includes a homogeneous single-phase liquid crystal in thermodynamic equilibrium. The agrochemical composition can be a surfactant composition or a pesticide composition. The surfactant composition is a blend of surfactants, whereas a pesticide composition has an active ingredient and one or more surfactant adjuvants. A pesticide composition, or a surfactant composition in combination with an active ingredient, may be used to control pests. | 04-29-2010 |
20120135865 | PESTICIDE FORMULATION WITH STREAMING BIREFRINGENCE - A pesticide composition exhibiting streaming birefringence and methods for making the pesticide composition are disclosed. In one embodiment, the pesticide composition comprises an active ingredient and a surfactant adjuvant. | 05-31-2012 |
20140249032 | Crop Oil Concentrate Adjuvants Containing Amine Surfactants - In agricultural practice it is known to use emulsifiable oils (commonly referred to a Crop Oil Concentrates, COC) as bioefficacy enhancers for pesticides, especially herbicides. Cationic surfactants are widely known to be particularly effective bio-active enhancers for herbicides, especially for glyphosate-type herbicides. The present invention includes two novel aspects: 1) While the vast majority of COCs are petroleum-based paraffinic oils or esterified seed oils, this invention embodies a new oil phase, a hydrocarbon oil such exemplified by EXXON-MOBIL'S D-130, which when combined with the surfactants described herein, exhibits surprising enhancement of herbicidal activity in field tests; and 2) COC's are designed to form stable emulsions in water. The combination of cationic surfactants and phosphate esters in this invention not only form very stable emulsions in water, but, surprisingly, also form extremely stable emulsions in concentrated liquid fertilizers, including 32-0-0 fertilizer. | 09-04-2014 |
Howard M. Stridde, Shiner, TX US
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20120028802 | NITROGEN CONTAINING ISETHIONIC ACID SALT IN REGISTERABLE, STABLE AGRICULTURAL FORMULATIONS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a registerable, stable agricultural formulation that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one plant protection product, at least one surfactant and optionally at least one inert ingredient. | 02-02-2012 |
20120040831 | NITROGEN CONTAINING ISETHIONIC ACID SALTS IN FIELD READY SPRAY AND TANK MIXES - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a field ready spray or a tank mix that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one agriculturally active ingredient, and at least one surfactant. | 02-16-2012 |
Howard M. Svigals, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20130290078 | Dual Device System for Secure Transactions - Methods and systems for operating a Smart Device | 10-31-2013 |
20140068729 | System for Enabling a Smart Device to Securely Accept Unsolicited Transactions - A Smart Device ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140089076 | Dual Device Security for Loyalty and Other Transactions - Methods and systems for operating a Smart Device | 03-27-2014 |
20140090018 | Smart Device Lockout - Methods and systems for operating a Smart Device | 03-27-2014 |
Howard M. Svigals, Vienna, VA US
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20130081122 | A Method, Device and System for Secure Transactions - A method for operating a security device comprises receiving a request for a transaction from a programmable device executing an application obtained from an application controlling institute, and verifying a validity of the transaction. A user is alerted, in which the user indicates an acceptance of the request. A one-time identifier is generated. The one-time identifier comprises a security device identification, a transaction number, a date and a time. The one-time identifier is communicated to the programmable device, in which the application verifies a validity of the security device identification and instructs the programmable device to communicate the one-time identifier and transaction to the application controlling institute for processing. The application controlling institute verifies validity of the one-time identifier and processes the transaction, wherein said security device, application programmable device and application controlling institute securely processes the transaction. | 03-28-2013 |
Howard M. Swope, Iii, Malvern, PA US
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20130135119 | Method and System for Adding Gadgets to a Traffic Report - A method and system for adding traffic gadgets to a traffic report is disclosed. A traffic gadget is a dynamic object defined by a relatively small code module that is separate from the main traffic report application code. A programmer develops the traffic gadget's visual functionality and specifies the type of data that the traffic gadget can receive. An artist configures the visible appearance of the traffic gadget for a specific end-user application. The end-user may then select a traffic gadget and add the selected traffic gadget to a visual traffic report. The user may also select data to control the functionality of the traffic gadget during the traffic report. | 05-30-2013 |
Howard M. Swope, Iii, Exton, PA US
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20100070175 | Method and System for Providing a Realistic Environment for a Traffic Report - A method and system for providing a realistic environment for a traffic report is disclosed. The traffic report includes a 3D view of current traffic conditions for one or more roadways in and around a metropolitan area. The 3D view includes a background that reflects the current time of day and/or weather conditions. For example, a traffic report shown by a television station as part of the evening news may depict the background as having a dark sky and nighttime lighting, such as vehicle, building, and street lights. As another example, a traffic report shown by a television station as part of the noon news may depict the background as having overcast skies. | 03-18-2010 |
20100097240 | Traffic Display Depicting View of Traffic From Within a Vehicle - A method and system for displaying an in-car view of current traffic conditions is disclosed. A user can select an “In Car View” as a display option. A display shows traffic conditions from a driver's eye view. A forward view depicts a vehicle dashboard, which may include a steering wheel, a central column, gauges, a rear view mirror, and a windshield. Graphics representing traffic conditions are visible through the windshield of the forward view. A side view allows a user to see traffic conditions on the opposite side of the road. The in-car view moves at a rate associated with the pace of the current traffic conditions. | 04-22-2010 |
20100225504 | Method and System for Adding Gadgets to a Traffic Report - A method and system for adding traffic gadgets to a traffic report is disclosed. A traffic gadget is a dynamic object defined by a relatively small code module that is separate from the main traffic report application code. A programmer develops the traffic gadget's visual functionality and specifies the type of data that the traffic gadget can receive. An artist configures the visible appearance of the traffic gadget for a specific end-user application. The end-user may then select a traffic gadget and add the selected traffic gadget to a visual traffic report. The user may also select data to control the functionality of the traffic gadget during the traffic report. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225644 | Method and System for Transitioning Between Views in a Traffic Report - A method and system for transitioning between views in a traffic report are disclosed. The transition involves having the elements of both the 2D map and the 3D virtual world spatially located in the same virtual world. The transition involves moving from one part of the virtual world to another part of the virtual world while fading out the elements that are specific to the first type of graphic and showing elements that are specific to the second type of graphic. The view can be seamlessly transitioned between the 2D map view and the 3D world view, or between two different 3D world views. | 09-09-2010 |
Howard M. Turnbow, Pearl, MS US
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20110193366 | Space Saving Automobile Loading Ramp System - A space saving automobile loading ramp system is disclosed. The present invention attaches to the hitch of a truck or similar automobile to allow the user to load cargo. The present invention does not require any alteration of the automobile. Additionally, the present invention does not take up any space in a truck bed or require components be stored in the cab, and can be disassembled for transport while the tailgate of the truck remains down even if cargo has been loaded onto the tailgate using the present invention. | 08-11-2011 |