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Janice Au-Young, Brisbane, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090018068G-protein coupled receptors - The invention provides human G-protein coupled receptors (GCREC) and polynucleotides which identify and encode GCREC. The invention also provides expression vectors, host, cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of GCREC.01-15-2009
20110053217Polynucleotides encoding signal peptide-containing molecules - The invention provides human signal peptide-containing proteins (HSPP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HSPP. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with expression of HSPP.03-03-2011

Patent applications by Janice Au-Young, Brisbane, IL US

Janice Frisa, Groton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090156935Three Dimensional Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging System with Image Reversal and Inversion - A three dimensional ultrasonic imaging system acquires 3D image data from a volumetric region and processes the image data to produce a live 3D image of the volumetric region in a given orientation. A user control can be switched by a user to present the image in a different orientation if desired. Both the anatomy in the 3D image and the image format can be inverted, and the left-right appearance of the 3D image can be reversed with a corresponding front-back reversal of the anatomy.06-18-2009

Janice Gregory-Sloan, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110048719RATE INDUCED DIVERSION FOR MULTI-STAGE STIMULATION - The invention provides a method of stimulation a subterranean formation to improve formation fluid production, the method comprising: providing a wellbore which penetrates the subterranean formation, wherein the wellbore comprises at least two perforation cluster zones; injecting a treatment fluid into the wellbore at a fluid pressure equal to or greater than the fracture initiate pressure of the subterranean formation; contacting the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid through a first perforation cluster zone; performing a shutin by stopping injection of the treatment fluid; waiting for a determined period of time, wherein no physical material is introduced into the wellbore and no significant reverse flow from the subterranean formation to the wellbore occurs during said period of time; resuming the introduction of the treatment fluid into the wellbore at a fluid pressure equal to or greater than the fracture initiate pressure of the subterranean formation; and contacting the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid through a second perforation cluster zone.03-03-2011

Janice Harville, Hartselle, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100254635RESEALABLE FOOD PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a resealable package for storing food articles that may include: a first film sheet, where first film sheet includes four edges; a second film sheet, where second film sheet includes four edges, wherein three edges of the second film sheet and three edges of the first film sheet are permanently joined; a cavity formed between the first film sheet and second film sheet, where the first film sheet and second film sheet are substantially the same size, 5.5 inches in length and 10.5 inches in width; and a mechanism to seal the first film sheet and second film sheet along the fourth edge of the respective sheets.10-07-2010

Janice Jaraicie, Escondido, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100107312UNDERGARMENTS WITH TRANSPARENT PANELING - Disclosed are various embodiments of undergarments with substantially transparent portions. Embodiments of the undergarments are configured to be worn around the pelvis of a user and may include one or more panels of substantially transparent material surrounding a substantial portion of the waist area and a fabric portion sized and positioned to substantially cover the genitals of a wearer. In some embodiments, the substantially transparent material comprises perforations and may comprise polyurethane.05-06-2010

Janice Jones, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090314425METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANALYTE TEST STRIP FOR ACCEPTING DIVERSE SAMPLE VOLUMES - A method of manufacturing an analyte test strip includes positioning a patterned spacer layer between a first insulating layer and a second insulating layer such that the second insulating is disposed above the first insulating layer and a channel is defined between the first and second insulating layers. Moreover, the channel thus defined has a sample-receiving chamber therein, a first port, and a second port. The method also includes coupling a third insulating layer to the first insulating layer such that the third insulating layer is disposed at least partially below the first insulating layer. In the coupling step, the third insulating layer includes a platform portion that extends beyond the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer and the platform portion has an upper surface. In this manufacturing method, the first and second ports are in fluidic communication with the sample-receiving chamber; the upper surface of the platform portion is configured to receive a first (relatively large) bodily fluid sample of at least 5 micro-liters and for filling the sample-receiving chamber with a portion of the first bodily fluid sample, and the second port is configured to receive a second (relatively small) bodily fluid sample of lesser volume than the first bodily fluid sample and for filling the sample-receiving chamber with a portion of the small bodily fluid sample.12-24-2009
20090317297ANALYTE TEST STRIP FOR ACCEPTING DIVERSE SAMPLE VOLUMES - An analyte test strip for accepting diverse bodily fluid sample volumes includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer disposed above the first insulating layer, and a third insulating layer disposed below the first insulating layer. The third insulating layer has a platform portion that extends beyond the first and second insulating layers and an upper surface. The analyte test strip also has a patterned spacer layer positioned between the first and second layers. The patterned spacer layer defines a channel between the first and second insulating layers that has a sample-receiving chamber, a first port proximate the platform portion and a second port at an outer edge of the analyte test strip. Moreover, the first port and the second port are in fluidic communication with the sample-receiving chamber. In addition, the upper surface of the platform portion is configured to receive a first (relatively large) bodily fluid sample of at least 5 micro-liters and transfer at least a portion of the first bodily fluid sample to the sample-receiving chamber via the first port. The second port is configured to receive a second (relatively small) bodily fluid sample of lesser volume than the first bodily fluid sample and to transfer at least a portion of the second bodily fluid sample to the sample-receiving chamber.12-24-2009
20090317847METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ANALTYE IN A BODILY FLUID - A method for determining (e.g., detecting and/or measuring the concentration of) an analyte in a bodily fluid sample includes obtaining a bodily fluid sample, applying the bodily fluid sample to an analyte test strip, transferring the applied bodily fluid sample to a sample-receiving chamber of the analyte test strip, and determining an analyte in the bodily fluid sample. The analyte test strip employed in the method includes a first port in fluidic communication with the sample-receiving chamber and proximate a platform portion of the analyte test strip. Moreover, the platform portion is configured to receive a first (relatively large) bodily fluid sample of at least 5 micro-liters and transfer at least a portion of the first bodily fluid sample to the sample-receiving chamber via the first port. The analyte test strip also includes a second port in fluidic communication with the sample-receiving chamber and an outer edge of the analyte test strip, the second port configured to receive a second (relatively small) bodily fluid sample of lesser volume than the first bodily fluid sample and for transferring at least a portion of the second bodily fluid sample to sample-receiving chamber. In addition, the applying step involves applying the bodily fluid sample to one of the second port and the platform portion of the analyte test strip depending on the volume of the bodily fluid sample.12-24-2009

Janice Kajanoff, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090308330ANIMAL GARMENT ARTICLE AND METHOD - An animal garment article and method are provided herein.12-17-2009

Janice Kettles, Calgary CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100252052Sexual Stimulation Device - This application describes a condom having a clitoral stimulation system (CSS) integrated to the outer surface of the condom or as a separate system that may be selectively attached to the condom.10-07-2010

Janice Lai, Basel CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120124682DHX36 / RHAU KNOCKOUT MICE AS EXPERIMENTAL MODELS OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - The present invention provides a genetically-modified non-human animal whose somatic and germ cells contain a gene encoding an altered form of an DHX36 gene, the altered DHX36 haviang been targeted to replace a wild-type DHX36 gene into the animal or an ancestor of the animal at an embyonic stage using embryonic stem cells. An ideal use of the genetically-modified non-human animal of the invention is the use as an experimental model for muscular dystrophy, e.g. spinal muscular atrophy, to identify e.g. new treatments for muscular dystrophy and or study its pathogenesis.05-17-2012

Janice Lanza-Brache, Patterson, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100133216Raised Attic Storage System - The current invention is a device to allow for storage of household goods and articles in an unfinished attic with additional insulation place above the top surface of the joists. The platform device of this application will not interfere with additional insulation and will allow additional storage space without the need for expensive building materials and/or support structure to preserve the integrity of the additional insulation.06-03-2010

Janice Lau, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100004234SPECIFIC KINASE INHIBITORS - Resorcylic acid lactones having a C5-C6 cis double bond and a ketone at C7 and other compounds capable of Michael adduct formation are potent and stable inhibitors of a subset of protein kinases having a specific cysteine residue in the ATP binding site.01-07-2010

Patent applications by Janice Lau, San Mateo, CA US

Janice Lee-Holowka, London GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090025186EYEGLASS AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS HOLDER - A holder for securing eyeglasses, sunglasses or other personal items that may be securely incorporated into an article of clothing at the time the article is manufactured. The holder includes a base member that can be inserted into an article of clothing. The base member can be securely attached to an interconnecting cord. The cord may have one end threaded through the article of clothing and securely affixed to the base member and the other end securely affixed to the external part of the holder. The external part of the holder can include a hanger with a support base and a loop. The holder allows a wearer to insert a temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses, or a hook attached to another personal item, through the loop and allows the item to assume a secure and relatively flat position against the wearer's body. The holder may also in include an RFID tag. The holder may also include a covered loop. The covering may be either internal or external. The covering may include a design, logo or monogram.01-29-2009

Patent applications by Janice Lee-Holowka, London GB

Janice Lesiotis, River Forest, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110173064PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR OUT OF HOME MEDIA - A system and method for the evaluation and measurement of the performance of out of home (OOH) media is disclosed. The disclosed system may provide a system for computer-based means consolidating in an easily accessed format, information that has relevance to the marketing process of a particular brand or product and the performance measurement of a users outdoor media campaign.07-14-2011

Janice Litvinoff, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090237560NETWORKED IP VIDEO WALL - In one embodiment, a method can include: receiving a synchronization signal in a digital media receiver coupled to a network and a video wall; receiving media content in the digital media receiver; receiving a configuration signal via the network in the digital media receiver; and displaying a designated portion of the media content on the video wall in response to the configuration signal and the synchronization signal.09-24-2009

Janice Losasso, Vonore, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090062158RHEOLOGY MODIFYING AGENTS AND METHODS OF MODIFYING FLUID RHEOLOGY USE IN HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - A method of modifying the rheological properties of a fluid include adding to the fluid at least one polymer that is the reaction product of at least one water soluble, allyic monomer and at least one structure inducing agent. The polymer is adapted to increase the viscosity of the fluid and to impart non-Newtonian characteristic to the fluid. Non-Newtonian characteristics are, for example, evidenced by the fluid exhibiting an n value of less than 1 upon addition of the polymer as determined by the equation τ=Kθ03-05-2009
20100062953RHEOLOGY MODIFYING AGENTS AND METHODS OF MODIFYING FLUID RHEOLOGY USE IN HYDROCARBON RECOVERY - A method of modifying the rheological properties of a fluid include adding to the fluid at least one polymer that is the reaction product of at least one water soluble, allyic monomer and at least one structure inducing agent. The polymer is adapted to increase the viscosity of the fluid and to impart non-Newtonian characteristic to the fluid. Non-Newtonian characteristics are, for example, evidenced by the fluid exhibiting an n value of less than 1 upon addition of the polymer as determined by the equation τ=Kθ03-11-2010

Janice Mayne, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090275504PCSK9 PROTEINS, FRAGMENTS THEREOF AND METHODS OF MODULATING PCSK9 PHOSPHORYLATION AND LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (LDLR) DEGRADATION - The present invention provide PCSK9 polypeptides, fragments thereof and methods of modulating PCSK9 phosphorylation and low density lipoprotein degradation.11-05-2009

Janice Monzet, Wappingers Falls, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110086495METHODS FOR PROTECTING FILM LAYERS WHILE REMOVING HARDMASKS DURING FABRICATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Methods for fabricating semiconductor devices are provided. The methods include providing a semiconductor substrate having pFET and nFET regions, each having active areas and shallow trench isolation. A hardmask layer is formed overlying the semiconductor substrate. A photoresist layer is provided over the hardmask layer. The phoresist layer is patterned. An exposed portion of the hardmask layer is removed from one of the pFET region and nFET region with the patterned photoresist acting as an etch mask to define a masked region and an unmasked region. An epitaxial silicon layer is formed on the active area in the unmasked region. A protective oxide layer is formed overlying the epitaxial silicon layer. The hardmask layer is removed from the masked region with the protective oxide layer protecting the epitaxial silicon layer during such removal step. The protective oxide layer is removed from the epitaxial silicon layer.04-14-2011

Janice O'Boyle, Dundee GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080287439Pyrimidine compounds - The present invention relates to substituted pyrimidines of formula I, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and hence their use in the treatment of proliferative disorders and/or viral disorders.11-20-2008

Janice Ryan-Bohac, North Charleston, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100120109High dry matter sweet potatoes for fuel ethanol, green energy, chips and fries - A variety type of sweetpotato, 05-13-2010
20100122388Sweetpotato CX-1 a high dry matter processing variety - This disclosure relates to CX-1, a new and distinct variety of sweetpotato, 05-13-2010

Janice Stravinskas, Saugus, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100109314Self-illuminating book with mode-switchable page-embedded lighting - A book is disclosed with light sources embedded in the pages, thereby providing substantially uniform illumination that eliminates any need for external lighting. Visual interest is increased by providing switchability between a plurality of illumination modes, such as Flicker, Flash, On, and Off, each mode causing all of the light sources in at least one page to behave in a substantially identical manner. The light sources can be LED lights embedded in a regular array within translucent sheets that improve the illumination uniformity. An illumination control, on/off switch, and/or power source such as exchangeable or rechargeable batteries can be included in the spine of the book, or in a separate housing in wired communication with the book. Illumination modes can be switched by moving a magnetic and/or conductive portion of a wand near sensors in the pages. Indicia can be printed directly on the translucent sheets, and/or on overlay sheets.05-06-2010

Janice Sugiyama, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090082265COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES - Protein complexes are provided comprising at least one interacting pair of proteins. The protein complexes are useful in screening assays for identifying compounds effective in modulating the protein complexes, and in treating and/or preventing diseases and disorders associated with the protein complexes and/or their constituent interacting members.03-26-2009

Patent applications by Janice Sugiyama, Salt Lake City, UT US

Janice Vallette, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100298431Method of improving cognitive functions in individuals with down syndrome and/or alzheimer's disease - A method of treating an individual having Down syndrome or Alzheimer's disease, which entails the step of administering an amount of one or more compounds to the individual which improve cognitive functioning in the individual by increasing hippocampal NE levels.11-25-2010