John, US
Ajita John, Holmdel, NJ US
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20120030232 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING TAGS FOR A MEDIA EVENT USING MULTIPLE MEDIA TYPES - Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for exchanging and processing tag information between users with different types of communications devices. In operation, tag information is received processed to provide an alternative tag communication to selected participants in the media event. That is, at least a portion of the tags of a media event are used to create an alternate tag communication that can be delivered to participants, together with or separate from the conventional or default tag communication associated with the media event. The alternate tag communications can be used to allow participation of users associated with communications devices incompatible with the media format of default tag communication. Further, the alternate tag information can also be used as a secondary means of communications during a media event. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZATION OF TAG METADATA ASSOCIATED WITH A MEDIA EVENT - A system and method are provided for summarizing multiple aspects of tags associated with media events. In the system and method, tag metadata for tags generated at one or more user interfaces associated with at least one media event is obtained. Thereafter, tags are organized into a hierarchy of tags based on the metadata and a metadata sorting criteria. Additionally, tag significance data for tags is computed based on the metadata and the hierarchy. A visual representation of the tags can then be generated, where indicia for the tags is spatially arranged to visually depict the hierarchy of the tags are selected to visually depict at least a relative significance among sibling tags in the hierarchy. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030263 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGGREGATING AND PRESENTING TAGS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for aggregating and presenting tags. A system configured to practice the method identifies a type for each tag describing a media event received from a tagging system, generates aggregate tags representing at least a portion of the set of tags based on the identified types, associates each aggregate tag with the media event based on the at least the portion of the plurality of tags represented by each respective aggregate tag, and optionally outputs the aggregate tags with the media event. A system configured to combine media segments based on aggregated tags first retrieves aggregate tags associated with a media event, receives input from a user, identifies a subset of aggregate tags related to the input, and outputs portions of the media event associated with the subset of aggregate tags. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030292 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUBSCRIBING TO EVENTS BASED ON TAG WORDS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for creating tag subscriptions and notifying users based on tag subscriptions. A system configured to create tag subscriptions receives from a user, as part of a tag subscription request, a tag, a selection of at least one media event to which the tag is to be applied, and a notification threshold. The system then establishes a tag subscription associated with the user based on the tag, the selection of at least one media event, and the notification threshold. A system configured to generate tag notifications based on a tag subscription retrieves a tag subscription including a tag, a selection of a media event, and a notification threshold. The system then monitors tags generated in association with the media event for matches with the tag, and sends a tag notification to a user when matches exceed the notification threshold. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030368 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A TAG HISTORY OF A MEDIA EVENT - Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for presenting temporal aspects of a group of tags associated with a primary media stream. The temporal aspects of the tags are presented by obtaining temporal metadata for the tags, generating a secondary media stream for the media event based on the temporal metadata, and delivering the secondary media stream to a user terminal, such that the secondary media stream is navigable at the user terminal. The secondary media stream includes a sequence of representations of the tags visually depicting a relative significance of the tags during different intervals of times for the media event. Changes in the relative significance of the tags between successive representations can be depicted by changing at least one of a size, position, a shape, and a color of indicia associated with the tags. | 02-02-2012 |
20120035979 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH MODELS FOR SOCIAL SYNCHRONY AND HOMOPHILY - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing resources. A system for managing resources is configured for categorizing users according to at least one of common user characteristics and common user behaviors with respect to at least a first domain to yield a group of users. The system is also configured for identifying at least one user behavior during a first time interval for at least one user in the group of users and associated with an event in a second domain different than the first domain. The system is further configured for providing a response associated with the second domain for at least other users in the group of users during a second time interval after the first time interval. In the various embodiments, the response is based on the event and the at least one user behavior associated with the event. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036446 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING ACCESS TO A RESOURCE BASED ON SOCIAL SYNCHRONY AND HOMOPHILY - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing resources. A system for managing resources is configured for categorizing users according to at least one of common user characteristics and common user behaviors with respect to at least a first domain to yield a group of users. The system is also configured for identifying a resource associated with at least one user behavior in a second domain different from the first domain during a first time interval for at least one user from the group of users. The system is further configured for modifying an accessibility of the resource, during a second time interval after the first time interval, with respect to the second domain for at least other users in the group of users based on the at least one user behavior. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING USER PATTERNS FOR ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS AND USER INTERFACES BASED ON SOCIAL SYNCHRONY AND HOMOPHILY - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing user interfaces. A system for managing user interfaces is configured for categorizing users according to at least one of common user characteristics and common user behaviors with respect to at least a first domain to yield a group of users. The system is also configured for identifying at least one user behavior with respect to a second domain during a first time interval for at least one user in the group of users. The system is further configured for providing a customized interface for at least other users in the group of users with respect to the second domain during a second time interval after the first time interval. In the system, the content in the customized interface is based on the at least one user behavior. | 02-09-2012 |
20120072845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING LIVE MEDIA TAGS INTO TYPES - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for classifying a live media tag into a type. A system configured to practice the method receives a group of tags generated in real time and associated with at least a portion of a live media event, identifies a tag type for at least one tag in the group of tags, and classifies the at least one tag as the tag type. Tag types can include system-defined types, user-entered types, categories, media categories, and text labels. More than one user can generate tags for the media event via more than one tagging platform. The system can further identify the tag type by sending to a user a list of suggested tag types, receiving from the user a selection of a suggested tag type from the list, and identifying the tag type as the suggested tag type. | 03-22-2012 |
20130007604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PARTICLE SYSTEM BASED USER INTERFACE - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for simplifying and clarifying user interfaces, both their design and usage. The disclosed system creates and applies rules user options. Upon application of the rules, the system automatically organizes the user options in accordance with the rules, such that the programmer no longer needs to organize every aspect of an options menu and a user can quickly and efficiently choose from the options. Statistics regarding usage and probability are stored to make the options presented more efficient. | 01-03-2013 |
20130007787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for processing media highlights. A first method includes displaying a real-time media event to a user, and, upon receiving a first indication from the user at a first time, generating a highlight of the real-time media event based on the first time, the highlight being associated with a portion of the real-time media event at the first time, and associating, in a highlight database, the highlight with an individual profile of the user. The highlight can include parameters for media content and/or duration. The highlight duration can be based on an analysis of content of the real-time media event. Highlights can be assigned to specific highlight categories. Other aspects disclosed herein apply to playback of media highlights during playback of a recorded media event, and managing stored highlights. | 01-03-2013 |
20130031101 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING COMMUNICATIVE VALUE - A method of determining which users are experts and which tags are appropriate without some of the disadvantages of the prior art is described. The level of a user's expertise is determined based on previous tags, the categorization of one or more tags, and the rating of the tags previously left by the user. The appropriateness of a tag is based on previous tagging of information by the user, by the number of times a user has tagged information with the same categorization, and the rating of a user. | 01-31-2013 |
20130081056 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING MESSAGES TO AN EVENT BASED ON SEMANTIC SIMILARITY - Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for analyzing an event via social media. A system configured to practice the method segments a document associated with an event based on a plurality of inferred topics to yield a plurality of segments. Next, the system assigns each message in a corpus of messages associated with the event to one of the inferred topics to yield assigned topics. The messages can include at least one of a status update, a tweet, a blog post, a tag, a chat message, a comment, and a check-in. Moreover, the messages can originate from different social networks. Based on the assigned topics, the system then associates each message in the corpus of messages with at least one of the document, a segment from the plurality of segments, and a segment of the event. | 03-28-2013 |
20130332549 | Cohesive Team Selection Based on a Social Network Model - A method is disclosed that enables the selection of a team of people in an organization, such as a business enterprise, to participate in a task that involves communicating with each other, in which the selection of the team seeks to maximize the team cohesiveness. The illustrative embodiment of the present invention incorporates the use of a social network model to describe the communication pattern in the organization. Based on the relationship between the organization's social network structure and the cohesiveness between the people in the organization, the technique of the illustrative embodiment estimates the dyadic cohesiveness of each pair of people, which is defined as the expected value of relationship strength between each evaluated pair of people. One component of the relationship strength is the number of interactions between the two people in the pair. The technique of the illustrative embodiment then uses the cohesiveness estimates to select teams. | 12-12-2013 |
20140081643 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING EXPERTISE THROUGH SPEECH ANALYTICS - Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for determining expertise through speech analytics. The system associates speakers with respective segments of an audio conversation to yield associated speaker segments. The system also identifies a number of times a speaker has spoken about a topic in the audio conversation by searching the associated speaker segments for a term associated with the topic. The system then ranks the speaker as an expert in the topic when the number of times the speaker has spoken about the topic in the audio conversation exceeds a threshold. The audio conversation can include a compilation of a plurality of audio conversations. Moreover, the system can tag the associated speaker segments having the term with keyword tags and match a respective segment from the associated speaker segments with the speaker, the respective segment having a keyword tag. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082100 | VIRTUAL AGENDA PARTICIPANT - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for managing meeting agendas in a meeting or conference via a virtual agenda participant. The system maintains, prior to a communication session, a conference agenda associated with the communication session. During the communication session, the system identifies, via a virtual entity, communication items associated with the communication session to yield identified communication items, wherein the virtual entity dynamically monitors the communication session and processes data associated with the communication session to identify the communication items. The system then compares, via the virtual entity, the conference agenda with the identified communication items to determine which items from the conference agenda have been addressed during the communication session. | 03-20-2014 |
20140172419 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PERSONALIZED TAG RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAGGING AUDIO CONTENT - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for generating personalized tag recommendations using speech analytics. The system first analyzes an audio stream to identify topics in the audio stream. Next, the system identifies tags related to the topics to yield identified tags. Based on the identified tags, the system then generates a tag recommendation for tagging the audio stream. The system can also send the tag recommendation to a device associated with a user for presentation to the user. | 06-19-2014 |
20140185823 | IMMERSIVE 3D SOUND SPACE FOR SEARCHING AUDIO - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for generating an immersive three-dimensional sound space for searching audio. The system generates a three-dimensional sound space having a plurality of sound sources playing at a same time, wherein each of the plurality of sound sources is assigned a respective location in the three-dimensional sound space relative to one another, and wherein a user is assigned a current location in the three-dimensional sound space relative to each respective location. Next, the system receives input from the user to navigate to a new location in the three-dimensional sound space. Based on the input, the system then changes each respective location of the plurality of sound sources relative to the new location in the three-dimensional sound space. | 07-03-2014 |
20140337034 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF POWER RELATIONSHIPS AND INTERACTIONAL DOMINANCE IN A CONVERSATION BASED ON SPEECH PATTERNS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for evaluating dominance of participants in a conversation or interaction. An example system configured to practice the method first receives interaction data involving a plurality of participants, and can identify a type of interaction based on the interaction data. The system can parse the interaction data to identify dialog turns, and extract, from the interaction data and dialog turns, a plurality of participant features, wherein the plurality of participant features is selected based on the type of interaction. Then the system can generate, for each of the plurality of participants, a power index based on the respective participant features. | 11-13-2014 |
Bartnick John, Wyoming, MI US
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20080222911 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM WOOD - A system and process is provided to deplete or remove moisture from wood coring in boats. The system and process does not require the destruction, removal, or reconstruction of the wood coring. The present invention comprises piercing of the wood coring to create bores therethrough. Next, blowing ultra dry air through the bores, this removes moisture from the coring. And finally sealing the holes with a sealant. | 09-18-2008 |
Binny John, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20090012813 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEDICAL INFORMATION - Systems and methods for managing medical information for medical service providers are provided. Personnel are able to manage and track workflow operations, evaluate profitability, and maintain records in an integrated and streamlined manner by executing various modules of a software application. A Dashboard module provides a unitary display of information regarding employee efficiency and operational profitability; a Virtual Will Call module allows for the virtual placement of items in storage areas reflecting the corresponding physical will call storage locations; an Rx Tracker module provides information regarding the status of prescriptions as they go through the process from ordered to dispensed; the Maintenance module allows personnel to define customized delivery methods; and the Archive Viewer module provides a way for personnel to archive images in any accessible drive or memory device, including portable storage media, and to view such images independently of the module using an archive viewer executable. | 01-08-2009 |
20120185272 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEDICAL INFORMATION - Systems and methods for managing medical information for medical service providers are provided. Personnel are able to manage and track workflow operations, evaluate profitability, and maintain records in an integrated and streamlined manner by executing various modules of a software application. A Dashboard module provides a unitary display of information regarding employee efficiency and operational profitability; a Virtual Will Call module allows for the virtual placement of items in storage areas reflecting the corresponding physical will call storage locations; an Rx Tracker module provides information regarding the status of prescriptions as they go through the process from ordered to dispensed; the Maintenance module allows personnel to define customized delivery methods; and the Archive Viewer module provides a way for personnel to archive images in any accessible drive or memory device, including portable storage media, and to view such images independently of the module using an archive viewer executable. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185279 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEDICAL INFORMATION - Systems and methods for managing medical information for medical service providers are provided. Personnel are able to manage and track workflow operations, evaluate profitability, and maintain records in an integrated and streamlined manner by executing various modules of a software application. A Dashboard module provides a unitary display of information regarding employee efficiency and operational profitability; a Virtual Will Call module allows for the virtual placement of items in storage areas reflecting the corresponding physical will call storage locations; an Rx Tracker module provides information regarding the status of prescriptions as they go through the process from ordered to dispensed; the Maintenance module allows personnel to define customized delivery methods; and the Archive Viewer module provides a way for personnel to archive images in any accessible drive or memory device, including portable storage media, and to view such images independently of the module using an archive viewer executable. | 07-19-2012 |
20120253839 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MEDICAL INFORMATION - Systems and methods for managing medical information for medical service providers are provided. Personnel are able to manage and track workflow operations, evaluate profitability, and maintain records in an integrated and streamlined manner by executing various modules of a software application. A Dashboard module provides a unitary display of information regarding employee efficiency and operational profitability; a Virtual Will Call module allows for the virtual placement of items in storage areas reflecting the corresponding physical will call storage locations; an Rx Tracker module provides information regarding the status of prescriptions as they go through the process from ordered to dispensed; the Maintenance module allows personnel to define customized delivery methods; and the Archive Viewer module provides a way for personnel to archive images in any accessible drive or memory device, including portable storage media, and to view such images independently of the module using an archive viewer executable. | 10-04-2012 |
Bonnie E. John, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120079453 | TASK-BASED EVALUATION OF USER INTERFACES - A system and method for evaluating interfaces includes computing a reference script for a task from a reference interface design and translating the reference script into one or more target action scripts based on a target design. The one or more target action scripts on the target design are executed to produce target metrics. The target metrics are compared to determine whether the target action script successfully translates the reference script. | 03-29-2012 |
Bryan G. John, Middletown, PA US
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20100200199 | Heat Pipe with Nanostructured Wick - A heat pipe with a nanostructured wick is disclosed, with the method of forming the nanostructured wick on a metal substrate. The wicking material is a pattern of metallic nanostructures in the form of bristles or nanowires attached to a substrate, where the bristles are substantially freestanding. | 08-12-2010 |
Carol Elisabeth John, Athens, GA US
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20090212055 | Litter Receptacle - A litter receptacle system, including: a support frame; a container for receiving and storing litter; a coupler; and a retention device; wherein the coupler rotatably couples the container to the support frame; the retention device is in communication with the support frame and the container; and the retention device is operable to releasably secure the container to the support frame, and a method of using the same. | 08-27-2009 |
Chris St. John, Northville, MI US
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20090021609 | Method and apparatus for distortion correction and image enhancing of a vehicle rear viewing system - An image enhancing system ( | 01-22-2009 |
Christopher T. John, Perkiomenville, PA US
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20120059011 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF COMBINATIONS OF DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-4 INHIBITORS WITH PIOGLITAZONE - This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising fixed-dose combinations of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and pioglitazone, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating Type 2 diabetes with such pharmaceutical compositions. | 03-08-2012 |
20120201885 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF COMBINATIONS OF DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-4 INHIBITORS WITH PIOGLITAZONE - This invention relates to a bilayer pharmaceutical compositions comprising fixed-dose combinations of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and pioglitazone, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating Type 2 diabetes with such pharmaceutical compositions. | 08-09-2012 |
David John, Clearwater, FL US
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20110021357 | CONTROL OF HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS BY INDUCTION OF PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH - The subject invention pertains to compositions, apparatus, and methods for controlling harmful algae and harmful algal bloom (HAB) based on the induction of the programmed cell death (PCD; apoptosis) pathway in the harmful algae, and to kits for determining algal susceptibility to PCD induction. | 01-27-2011 |
David M. John, Crowley, LA US
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20110173932 | Biodegradable Bag and Method of Use Thereof - A method for protection of underwater structures and earthen surfaces. A biodegradable bag is filled with particulate material, such as a cement mixture, and placed underwater so as to protect an underwater structure from damage. The bag has a multi-layer wall, with an outer layer of a biodegradable fabric such as burlap, and an inner layer of a biodegradable material which is permeable to water yet which will not permit very fine solids to pass through the material. A suitable inner layer material is heavy kraft paper. After placement underwater, water penetrates the wall layers and hydrates the cement, eventually forming a firm mass. Another embodiment of the bag comprises a filler tube formed from the bag wall material, which extends into the interior of the bag sufficiently far that escape of the particulate material is minimized during the filling of the bag. | 07-21-2011 |
David Woodrow John, Spring Hill, KS US
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20140196567 | THE JOHN DEVICE - The John Device has the ability to use relatively non-oscillating and linear forces, such as the forces of gravity and its' associated force of buoyancy, permanent and/or electro-magnetism and their forces of attraction and repulsion, and acceleration and its' associated force of deceleration, alone or in combinations, as a motive force to produce useful torque which may then be used for any work requiring torque, and therefore may also be used to generate electricity for any device or machine or system which requires electrical power. | 07-17-2014 |
Diana St. John, Germantown, WI US
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20080209342 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILTER CREATION AND USE FOR BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS - A system for filtering items to be displayed on a graphical user interface provided to a client and for interaction by a user, the graphical user interface for a building automation system, is provided. The system includes a processor and memory communicably coupled to the processor. The memory includes computer code for allowing the user to create a filter definition via a computer based form. The memory further includes computer code for saving the created filter definition to memory and computer code for applying the saved filter definition to a set of building automation system data items. The memory yet further includes computer code for generating the graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including results of the applied filter definition. | 08-28-2008 |
20080222565 | TASK FOCUSED USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS - A system for providing a graphical user interface to a user of a building automation system via a client is provided. The building automation system includes a plurality of building devices. The system includes a processor and memory communicably connected to the processor. The memory includes computer code for controlling the plurality of building devices. The memory further includes computer code for providing the graphical user interface to the client. The memory unit further includes computer code for generating a plurality of user interface elements for providing to a single view on the graphical user interface, each of the user interface elements associated with a task relating to a building device. | 09-11-2008 |
Elizabeth John, Richland, WA US
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20140213523 | BIGLYCAN VARIANT POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides compositions and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing diseases or conditions associated with an abnormal level or activity of biglycan; disorders associated with an unstable cytoplasmic membrane, due, e.g., to an unstable dystrophin associated protein complex (DAPC); disorders associated with abnormal synapses or neuromuscular junctions, including those resulting from an abnormal MuSK activation or acetylcholine receptor (AChR) aggregation. Examples of diseases include Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), as well as muscular dystrophies, such as Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, Becker's Muscular Dystrophy, neuromuscular disorders and neurological disorders. | 07-31-2014 |
Ernest John, American Fork, UT US
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20120247314 | BALLISTIC BAFFLE HAVING ENERGY DISSIPATING BACKING - A ballistic baffle includes an abrasion and impact layer for deflecting bullets and one or more layers of energy dissipating material. The abrasion and impact layer takes the impact of a projectile while the energy dissipation material disperses the energy thereof to reduce or eliminate the risk of the bullet penetrating the abrasion and impact material. The composite baffle enables the use of baffles that are lighter weight, less expensive and/or have improved performance characteristics over conventional single layer baffles. | 10-04-2012 |
20120261882 | EMERGENCY STOPPING SYSTEM FOR TRACK MOUNTED MOVABLE BULLET TARGETS AND TARGET TROLLEYS - An emergency stopping system for track mounted movable targets used divergent cables to stop a target trolley which has not been otherwise stopped before coming to the end of a track. As the trolley passes over the diverging cables, the cables are forced together, causing the trolley to dissipate kinetic energy. | 10-18-2012 |
20140138916 | EMERGENCY STOPPING SYSTEM FOR TARGET TROLLEYS - An emergency stopping system for track mounted movable targets used divergent cables to stop a target trolley which has not been otherwise stopped before coming to the end of a track. As the trolley passes over the diverging cables, the cables are forced together, causing the trolley to dissipate kinetic energy. | 05-22-2014 |
Ernest M. John, American Fork, UT US
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20110233869 | BALLISTIC PANELING FOR BULLET TRAPS - A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material. | 09-29-2011 |
20140203510 | BALLISTIC PANELING FOR BULLET TRAPS - A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material. | 07-24-2014 |
20140346734 | Clearing Trap - A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter. | 11-27-2014 |
Ernie John, Provo, UT US
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20120187631 | Clearing Trap - A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter. | 07-26-2012 |
Frank St. John, Rockford, IL US
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20110151110 | METAL NANOPARTICLE INK COMPOSITIONS - Nanoparticle inks which do not require further processing steps after application to a substrate in order to form a conductive or decorative pattern are described. The nanoparticle inks contain metal nanoparticles, one or more humectants, a dispersant and a solvent. Methods for forming the nanoparticle inks include a low energy mixing step and a high energy mixing step in order to form nanoparticle inks with the desired properties. Also described are cartridges comprising the nanoparticle inks which can be installed in standard printers. | 06-23-2011 |
George John, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20090214134 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE DATA EXTRACTION AND ASSEMBLY IN DIGITAL CAMERAS - A system and method for data extraction and assembly in digital cameras is provided. The system and method provides the ability to extract symbol data, including textual and other character data from multiple camera images, and assemble the extracted symbol data into a composite document. The system and method can perform this data extraction using limited resources, and thus it can be implemented in digital cameras that have limited memory and processing capacity | 08-27-2009 |
George John, Edison, NJ US
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20100129451 | Method for preparing hydro/organo gelators from disaccharide sugars by biocatalysis and their use in enzyme-triggered drug delivery - A method for preparing hydro/organo gelators from disaccharide sugars by biocatalysis and their use in enzyme-triggered drug delivery. Controlled delivery of an anti-inflammatory, chemopreventive drug is achieved by an enzyme-triggered drug release mechanism via degradation of encapsulated hydrogels. The hydro- and organo-gelators are synthesized in high yields from renewable resources by using a regioselective enzyme catalysis and a known chemopreventive and anti-inflammatory drug, curcumin, is encapsulated in the gel matrix and released by enzyme triggered delivery. The release of the drug occurs at the physiological temperature and control of the drug release rate is achieved by manipulating the enzyme concentration and temperature. The by-products formed after the gel degradation clearly demonstrated the site specificity of degradation of the gelator by enzyme catalysis. The present invention has applications in developing cost effective, controlled drug delivery vehicles from renewable resources, with a potential impact on pharmaceutical research and molecular design and delivery strategies. | 05-27-2010 |
20110189250 | GREEN APPROACH IN METAL NANOPARTICLE-EMBEDDED ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND OIL-BASED MATERIALS - The present invention generally relates to a method of making nanoparticles and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates to methods of making metal nanoparticles (MNPs). The invention also relates to antimicrobial uses of the nanoparticles. | 08-04-2011 |
20110229565 | Drug Delivery Composition Comprising a Self-Assembled Gelator - This invention discloses drug-delivery compositions, methods of making prodrugs, and methods of drug delivery using a self-assembled gelator. The backbone of the gelator can contain a drug or prodrug, such as acetaminophen or salicin. Additional drugs or agents can be encapsulated in the gelator. Enzymatic or hydrolytic cleavage can be used to release the drugs. | 09-22-2011 |
20120201863 | METHODS FOR THICKENING HYDROPHOBIC LIQUIDS WITH AMPHIPHILIC ESTERS - The present invention relates to a method for thickening a hydrophobic liquid. When a hydrophobic liquid is thickened in accordance with the invention, the liquid becomes significantly denser. Preferably, the hydrophobic liquid becomes a gel. | 08-09-2012 |
20140037731 | Method for preparing hydro/organo gelators from disaccharide sugars by biocatalysis and their use in enzyme-triggered drug delivery - A method for preparing hydro/organo gelators from disaccharide sugars by biocatalysis and their use in enzyme-triggered drug delivery. Controlled delivery of an anti-inflammatory, chemopreventive drug is achieved by an enzyme-triggered drug release mechanism via degradation of encapsulated hydrogels. The hydro- and organo-gelators are synthesized in high yields from renewable resources by using a regioselective enzyme catalysis and a known chemopreventive and anti-inflammatory drug, curcumin, is encapsulated in the gel matrix and released by enzyme triggered delivery. The release of the drug occurs at the physiological temperature and control of the drug release rate is achieved by manipulating the enzyme concentration and temperature. The by-products formed after the gel degradation clearly demonstrated the site specificity of degradation of the gelator by enzyme catalysis. The present invention has applications in developing cost effective, controlled drug delivery vehicles from renewable resources, with a potential impact on pharmaceutical research and molecular design and delivery strategies. | 02-06-2014 |
20140102331 | GREEN APPROACH IN METAL NANOPARTICLE-EMBEDDED ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND OIL-BASED MATERIALS - The present invention generally relates to a method of making nanoparticles and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates to methods of making metal nanoparticles (MNPs). The invention also relates to antimicrobial uses of the nanoparticles. | 04-17-2014 |
George C. John, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20080231726 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMAGE COLOR CORRECTION IN A PORTABLE DEVICE - A method and apparatus for image color correction in a portable device. A device | 09-25-2008 |
20090135264 | MOTION BLUR DETECTION USING METADATA FIELDS - A wireless communication device for motion blur detection comprising a transceiver, an optical sensor, a motion sensor, a processor and a memory. The transceiver provides wireless communication with a remote device. The optical sensor captures an image, and the motion sensor generates motion information associated with the image captured by the optical sensor. The processor controls the wireless communication by the transceiver and, further, controls the identification and storage of the motion information associated with the image. The memory portion stores the image and the associated motion information. Upon storing, the device may transmit the image and the associate motion information to the remote device via a wireless communication link, whereby the image is processed based on the associated motion information. | 05-28-2009 |
20090153710 | DIGITAL IMAGER WITH DUAL ROLLING SHUTTERS - A method of forming an image of a moving object is provided. The method includes capturing a first digital image of a moving object using a first rolling shutter scanning in a first direction. Likewise, a second digital image of the moving object is captured using a second rolling shutter scanning in a second direction different from the first direction. The first and second digital images are processed to form a composite digital image of the moving image. | 06-18-2009 |
Gerard John, Chandler, AZ US
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20120133386 | MAGNETIC FIELD SIMULATOR FOR TESTING SINGULATED OR MULTI-SITE STRIP SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system for testing a magnetic sensor has a plurality of coils, wherein the coils are positioned along perpendicular planes. A magnetic field is generated along each of the perpendicular planes when a current is sent to each of the plurality of coils. | 05-31-2012 |
Hacker John, Edina, MN US
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20130264275 | FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR LIQUID FILTRATION; ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS - A liquid filter cartridge is provided. Preferred seal arrangements are provided, to provide for preferred axial load conditions, with respect to one or more of the end caps of the cartridge. Some cartridge configurations provided include no core structure or outer liner structure therein, to support axial load. Assemblies using the cartridge, and methods of assembly and use, are provided. The liquid filter cartridge can be a serviceable cartridge, or it can be retained permanently in a housing. | 10-10-2013 |
Hanback John, Flint Hills, VA US
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20120317888 | ACTIVE/ADAPTIVE BUILDING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS - A building, comprises at least a first wall including a plurality of first members each having a fixed length and a plurality of second members each having a variable length, the first members and the second members being coupled in a lattice structure. The second members are configured to lengthen or shorten in response to structural strain or pressure caused by thermal cycling of the building. | 12-20-2012 |
Jacob John, Eagan, MN US
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20090112221 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE SHAPE OF INTERNAL BODY CAVITIES - A method and system of evaluating the geometry of the nuclear cavity within the annulus. A three-dimensional mold of the nuclear cavity is created. The three-dimensional mold is preferably removed from the nuclear cavity. The three-dimensional mold can be used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of the nuclear cavity. | 04-30-2009 |
20090149588 | PLASTIC PIPE MADE OF POLYOLEFIN - A plastic pipe is made of a cross-linked polyolefin to be utilized in, but not limited to, potable water applications. Certain antioxidants and stabilizers are added to a process for producing the plastic pipe. The added antioxidants and stabilizers remain as key components in the final plastic pipes, providing superior long term stability and resistance to oxidative degradation, the latter being caused by but not limited to, chlorinated water environments. At least a primary stabilizer is used in the material. | 06-11-2009 |
20120125469 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING PIPE HAVING IMPROVED OXIDATIVE RESISTANCE - Flexible polymeric pipes may have an outer diameter of at least 5/16 inch, with a wall thickness of between 1.75 mm and 2.05 mm and a burst strength of at least 300 psi. The flexible polymeric pipe may include at least 95% by weight of the polymeric pipe of a cross-linked polyethylene, between 0.1% and 0.5% by weight of the polymeric pipe of a cross-linking agent, between 0.05% and 0.6% by weight of the polymeric pipe of an antioxidant, and between 0.01% and 0.6% by weight of the polymeric pipe of a hindered amine light stabilizer. | 05-24-2012 |
Jacob P. John, Loveland, OH US
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20090274855 | Recording Sheet With Enhanced Print Quality At Low Additive Levels - A recording sheet is provided, which comprises: a paper substrate comprising a plurality of cellulosic fibers; and a sizing agent comprising a water soluble divalent metal salt; wherein the paper substrate and sizing agent cooperate to form an I-beam structure. Methods of making and using the recording sheet are also provided. | 11-05-2009 |
Jay P. John, Chandler, AZ US
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20090321788 | DIELECTRIC LEDGE FOR HIGH FREQUENCY DEVICES - High frequency performance of (e.g., silicon) bipolar devices ( | 12-31-2009 |
20090321879 | SILICIDED BASE STRUCTURE FOR HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSISTORS - High frequency performance of (e.g., silicon) bipolar devices ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100013051 | Method Of Forming A Bipolar Transistor And Semiconductor Component Thereof - A semiconductor component is formed using the following processes: (a) forming a first dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate; (b) forming a base electrode for the bipolar transistor over the dielectric layer; (c) forming an oxide nitride structure over the base electrode; (d) forming a first spacer adjacent to the oxide nitride structure and the base electrode; (e) removing a top layer of the oxide nitride structure; (f) removing a first portion of the dielectric layer; (g) forming an epitaxial layer over the semiconductor substrate; (h) forming a second spacer over the epitaxial layer; and (i) forming an emitter electrode over the epitaxial layer and adjacent to the second spacer. | 01-21-2010 |
20100059860 | COUNTER-DOPED VARACTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD - An improved varactor diode ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100314664 | SILICIDED BASE STRUCTURE FOR HIGH FREQUENCY TRANSISTORS - High frequency performance of (e.g., silicon) bipolar devices is improved by reducing the extrinsic base resistance Rbx. Emitter, base and collector regions are formed in or on a semiconductor substrate. The emitter contact has a portion that overhangs a portion of the extrinsic base contact, thereby forming a cave-like cavity between the overhanging portion of the emitter contact and the underlying regions of the extrinsic base contact. When the emitter contact and the extrinsic base contact are silicided, some of the metal atoms forming the silicide penetrate into the cavity so that the highly conductive silicided extrinsic base contact extends under the edge of the emitter contact closer to the base itself, thereby reducing Rbx. Smaller Rbx provides transistors with higher f | 12-16-2010 |
20110215411 | Method for Forming an Independent Bottom Gate Connection For Buried Interconnection Including Bottom Gate of a Planar Double Gate MOSFET - A method is provided for making a semiconductor device, which comprises (a) providing a semiconductor structure comprising a top gate ( | 09-08-2011 |
20120080804 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING INTERCONNECTS WITH A CAVITY THEREBETWEEN AND A PROCESS OF FORMING THE SAME - A process of forming an electronic device can include providing a first interconnect over a substrate having a primary surface, depositing a first insulating layer over the first interconnect, and patterning the first insulating layer to define an opening extending towards the first interconnect. The process can also include depositing a second insulating layer over the first insulating layer to seal the opening and form a cavity within the first opening, and forming a second interconnect over the first and second insulating layers. The cavity can be disposed between the first interconnect and the second interconnect. In another aspect, an electronic device can include a first interconnect, a first insulating layer defining a cavity, and a second interconnect. The cavity can be disposed between the first interconnect and the second interconnect, and a via may not be exposed within the cavity. | 04-05-2012 |
20120199881 | BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR AND METHOD WITH RECESSED BASE ELECTRODE - High frequency performance of (e.g., silicon) bipolar devices ( | 08-09-2012 |
20130266042 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A temperature sensor includes a constant current source and a transistor stack connected to the constant current source. The transistor stack includes a first transistor having a base connected to the constant current source and a collector coupled to a supply voltage. The collector of the first transistor is electrically isolated from the base of the first transistor. The transistor stack includes a second transistor connected to the first transistor. The second transistor has a collector connected to an emitter of the first transistor and has a base connected to the collector of the second transistor. The transistor stack includes an output node disposed between the constant current source and the base of the first transistor. A voltage of the output node is indicative of a temperature. | 10-10-2013 |
20140001650 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING INTERCONNECTS WITH A CAVITY THEREBETWEEN AND A PROCESS OF FORMING THE SAME | 01-02-2014 |
20140131772 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH RECESSED BASE ELECTRODE - High frequency performance of (e.g., silicon) bipolar devices is improved by reducing the extrinsic base resistance Rbx. An emitter, an intrinsic base, and a collector are formed in a semiconductor body. An emitter contact has a region that overlaps a portion of an extrinsic base contact. A sidewall is formed in the extrinsic base contact proximate a lateral edge of the overlap region of the emitter contact. The sidewall is amorphized during or after formation so that when the emitter contact and the extrinsic base contact are, e.g., silicided, some of the metal atoms forming the silicide penetrate into the sidewall so that part of the highly conductive silicided extrinsic base contact extends under the edge of the overlap region of the emitter contact closer to the intrinsic base, thereby reducing Rbx. Smaller Rbx provides transistors with higher f | 05-15-2014 |
20140147985 | METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES INCLUDING SUB-ISOLATION BURIED LAYERS - Methods for fabricating a semiconductor device are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a Sub-Isolation Buried Layer (SIBL) stack over a semiconductor substrate. The SIBL stack includes a polish stop layer and a sacrificial implant block layer. The SIBL stack is patterned to create an opening therein, and the semiconductor substrate is etched through the opening to produce a trench in the semiconductor substrate. Ions are implanted into the semiconductor substrate at a predetermined energy level at which ion penetration through the patterned SIBL stack is substantially prevented to create a SIBL region beneath the trench. After ion implantation, a trench fill material is deposited over the SIBL stack and into the trench. The semiconductor device is polished to remove a portion of the trench fill material along with the sacrificial implant block layer and expose the polish stop layer. | 05-29-2014 |
Jerold L. John, West Simsbury, CT US
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20080302644 | ELECTRICAL INTERFACE SHIELD AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is an electrical interface shield. The shield includes, a transparent support member having a first end and a second end, a transparent housing hingedly attached at the first end of the transparent support member and latchably engagable with the second end, and at least one brace. The at least one brace has at least one mounting hole therethrough and is removably attached to the transparent support member and the at least one mounting hole is configured to receive a fastener therein for mounting the transparent support member to an electrical interface frame. | 12-11-2008 |
John P. John, Seattle, WA US
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20120304287 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF SEARCH RESULTS POISONING ATTACKS - Search result poisoning attacks may be automatically detected by identifying groups of suspicious uniform resource locators (URLs) containing multiple keywords and exhibiting patterns that deviate from other URLs in the same domain without crawling and evaluating the actual contents of each web page. Suspicious websites are identified and lexical features are extracted for each such website. The websites are clustered based on their lexical features, and group analysis is performed on each group to identify at least one suspicious group. Other implementations are directed to detecting a search engine optimization (SEO) attack by processing a large population of URLs to identify suspicious URLs based on the presence of a subset of keywords in each URL and the relative newness of each URL. | 11-29-2012 |
John Payyappillil John, Seattle, WA US
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20110283360 | IDENTIFYING MALICIOUS QUERIES - A framework identifies malicious queries contained in search logs to uncover relationships between the malicious queries and the potential attacks launched by attackers submitting the malicious queries. A small seed set of malicious queries may be used to identify an IP address in the search logs that submitted the malicious queries. The seed set may be expanded by examining all queries in the search logs submitted by the identified IP address. Regular expressions may be generated from the expanded set of queries and used for detecting yet new malicious queries. Upon identifying the malicious queries, the framework may be used to detect attacks on vulnerable websites, spamming attacks, and phishing attacks. | 11-17-2011 |
Joshy John US
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20120126486 | SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN TURBOMACHINES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A method of assembling a sealing assembly for use in a turbomachine includes providing a rotatable element that includes an end portion with a plurality of grooves partially extending circumferentially about a portion of an outer surface of the end portion of the rotatable element. The method also includes providing a stationary portion that includes an upper section and a lower section. The method further includes inserting at least a portion of the end portion of the rotatable element into the lower section. The method also includes coupling the upper section to the lower section, thereby defining a rotor shaft cavity. The end portion of the rotatable element at least partially extends through the rotor shaft cavity, thereby defining a clearance between the end portion of the rotatable element and the stationary portion. | 05-24-2012 |
Josy John, Wesley Chapel, FL US
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20100150329 | DISTRIBUTED ORDER PROCESSING - A computer-readable medium may include computer-executable instructions. The computer-executable instructions may include instructions for receiving, from a provisioning unit, an order pertaining to a set of telephone numbers and an address, separating the order into sub-orders, each sub-order corresponding to each of the telephone numbers, sending one of the sub-orders to a catalog server over a message, a telephone number that corresponds to the one sub-order being outside of a rate center to which the address belongs, receiving a response from the catalog server, and sending a reply to the order to the provisioning unit. | 06-17-2010 |
20110161334 | TRANSLATING AND GEOCODING ADDRESSES - A device may include a memory and a processor. The memory may be configured to store a regular address database and store a translated address database. The processor may be configured to perform a lookup, in the regular address database, of a regular address that corresponds to a working address. In addition, the processor may be further configured to determine whether the working address is qualified to be converted into an address comprising aliases that correspond to terms in the working address when the regular address is not found in the translated address database, and convert the working address to generate a first translated address when the working address is qualified to be converted. | 06-30-2011 |
20110238619 | RECONCILING ADDRESSES - A device may include a memory, line cards, and a processor. The memory may include an address database for storing sub-location addresses. The line cards may be configured to communicate with other devices. The processor may be configured to receive a request to reconcile physical addresses from a network device, retrieve sub-location addresses from the database based on the request, determine whether each of the sub-location addresses can be deleted from the database based on association between the sub-location address and a physical device, and, for each of the sub-location addresses, delete the sub-location address from the database based on the determination. | 09-29-2011 |
20120303641 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING LOG INFORMATION - An approach for collecting log information for a plurality of services according to a common format for a connector string, each service running at least one instance of a process, parsing the log information in relation to a key map, and storing the parsed information in a database. | 11-29-2012 |
20130275360 | DATA EXTRACTION, TRANSFORMATION, AND LOADING - A device receives instructions for extracting, transforming, and loading data; identifies a plurality of data processing activities based on the instructions; and determines a processing sequence for performing the plurality of data processing activities. The device further creates a plurality of processing objects corresponding to the plurality of data processing activities. Each one of the plurality of processing objects including a discrete data structure that is produced by performing a corresponding one of the plurality of data processing activities. The device performs the plurality of data processing activities in accordance with the processing sequence and by using the plurality of processing objects. | 10-17-2013 |
Kalafut F. John, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120004561 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETERMINING PATIENT PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS FROM AN IMAGING PROCEDURE - A method of determining at least one patient physiological parameter from an imaging procedure includes at least the steps of measuring time enhancement outputs for at least two different regions of interest, and determining at least one difference between the time enhancement outputs to provide a measure of the at least one patient physiological parameter. The physiological parameter can be a parameter of the cardiopulmonary system. It can also be the cardiac output, the blood volume in a region, a rate transfer term or a transit delay. A first time enhancement output may be measured in the ascending aorta or the descending aorta and a second time enhancement output may be measured in the pulmonary artery trunk. | 01-05-2012 |
Keith Ranball John, Chardon, OH US
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20110237975 | MULTIPLE BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device includes a first jaw and a second jaw pivotally connected to the first jaw through a pivot. The second jaw has a lever arm extending rearward from the pivot when the second jaw is closed. A wire having an end is connected to the lever arm of the second jaw. A suction tube is disposed between the first and second jaw. | 09-29-2011 |
Kenton Arthur St. John, Albany, OR US
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20090079823 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - Methods and systems for a video surveillance system are provided. The system includes a plurality of network buses, a plurality of surveillance sensors, control devices, and sensor data storage devices and a keypad controller communicatively coupled to the at least one network bus. The keypad controller includes a plurality of interchangeable control modules communicatively coupled to said keypad controller that matingly engage a complementary portion of said keypad controller. The keypad controller further includes a processor configured to decode codec independent video streams, said processor further comprising a module configured to receive and transmit streaming video data to a network, a synchronous memory interface, and a plurality of universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UARTs). The keypad controller also includes a universal serial bus (USB) interface. | 03-26-2009 |
Kevin K. John, Bloomsburg, PA US
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20100034633 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PALLETIZING LOOSE PIECE ARTICLES - A method and apparatus for moving loose piece articles positioned on a slip sheet. A vacuum head is moved into proximity with the loose piece articles positioned on a slip sheet. A vacuum is created which causes the slip-sheet, and the loose piece articles positioned thereon, to be drawn toward a surface of the vacuum head and maintained in such position as the vacuum head transports the slip-sheet and the loose piece articles positioned thereon. | 02-11-2010 |
Kriss J. John, Farmington, CT US
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20100206668 | Multiple Car Elevator Safety System and Method - An elevator safety system ( | 08-19-2010 |
Kruger John, Okemos, MI US
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20100291142 | Bacterial Artificial Chromosome Containing Feline Herpes Virus Type 1 Genome and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to recombinant feline herpes virus type 1 (FHV-1) nucleic acids and proteins. In particular the present invention provides compositions comprising the full length FHV-1 genome or portions thereof, and infectious FHV-1 virions produced therefrom. The FHV-1 compositions are suitable for use in inducing an immune response in inoculated subjects and for use in identifying agents that attenuate FHV-1 infection. | 11-18-2010 |
Manohar John, Ames, IA US
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20120263724 | Escherichia coli o157:h7 proteins and uses thereof - Immunogenic | 10-18-2012 |
Manohar John, Newberry, FL US
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20090297548 | IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ANTHRAX SPORE-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS - Compositions and methods for treating a | 12-03-2009 |
20110151490 | Compositions for the Detection and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer - The invention provides methods of identifying proteins and polypeptides and their cognate polynucleotides that are expressed by cells under one environmental condition and not under a second environmental condition. The invention also provides compositions for the treatment and detection of cancer, including colorectal cancer. | 06-23-2011 |
Marietta A. John, Berwick, PA US
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20110189352 | Convenience Desert Item and Method of Preparation and Use - A convenience desert item wherein the container is filled with portions of the desert item, which are first prepared outside the container, cut into multiple portions, and placed into the container in layers, each layer is comprised of a plurality of the cut portions, which are gently compressed before placing additional layers on top of said layer, and the final layer having a frosting applied to the top of the final layer; a method of preparing, storing, transporting, and serving a desert item, comprising the steps of preparing a desert, reducing the desert into a plurality of portions, providing a container, said container having a handle, providing a lid adapted to close the container, placing one or more of the portions into the container to create a first layer of portions, compressing the first layer of portions located in the container, placing additional one or more portions into the container to form a second layer of portions, compressing the second layer of portions located in the container, smoothing a top surface of a top layer of portions, placing the lid on the container, freezing the container and/or storing the container, grasping the handle of the container, transporting the container from a first location to a second location while grasping the handle, removing the lid from the container, scooping downwardly into the container, through more than one layer with a utensil to remove a serving portion, placing the serving portion onto a plate, and replacing the lid onto the container. | 08-04-2011 |
Mark St. John, Covington, WA US
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20090254995 | CLIENT CONTROLLED LOCK FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An electronic device can be locked and secured by activating a hardware locking mechanism on the device. The locking mechanism is controlled by a locking policy that is defined and implemented from the client side. If the locking mechanism is activated, then the device operates in a limited mode of operation instead of in a normal mode of operation. The locking mechanism can be deactivated, placing the device into the normal mode of operation, when a specified condition is satisfied. | 10-08-2009 |
Mathew John, Raleigh, NC US
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20130198395 | SOCKS TUNNELING FOR FIREWALL TRAVERSAL - The present invention provides a unique way of implementing the SOCKS protocol for establishing connections through a firewall. In general, instead of having a SOCKS server implemented entirely in the firewall, SOCKS servers are implemented on both a server and a client, which are configured to communicate with each other through the firewall. The SOCKS servers on the server and client allow multiple objects on both the server and the client to communicate with each other through a single port through the firewall, wherein the SOCKS servers on the server and the client cooperate with each other and their respective objects to allow the objects to establish the connections. | 08-01-2013 |
Mathew John, Redmond, WA US
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20120233434 | Virtual Disk Storage Techniques - This document describes techniques for storing virtual disk payload data. In an exemplary configuration, each virtual disk extent can be associated with state information that indicates whether the virtual disk extent is described by a virtual disk file. Under certain conditions the space used to describe a virtual disk extent can be reclaimed and state information can be used to determine how read and/or write operations directed to the virtual disk extent are handled. In addition to the foregoing, other techniques are described in the claims, figures, and detailed description of this document. | 09-13-2012 |
20120272240 | Virtual Disk Storage Techniques - This document describes techniques for effecting a virtual disk. In an exemplary configuration, a virtual disk file can be associated with a log that acts as both a log and a check point record. When a log entry is generated, information that identifies the tail can be stored therein. This information can be used in the event that virtual disk file is improperly closed, i.e., a crash or power failure occurs, to discover a sequence of log entries to replay. In addition to the foregoing, other techniques are described in the claims, detailed description, and figures. | 10-25-2012 |
20120278799 | Virtual Disk Storage Techniques - In an exemplary embodiment, a virtual disk file can be assigned an identifier and a virtual disk files that is dependent on the virtual disk file can include a copy of the identifier. In the instance that the virtual disk file is opened and data is modified that causes the contents of a virtual disk extent to change the identifier can be changed. If the virtual disk file and the dependent virtual disk file are used to instantiate a virtual disk the difference between identifiers can be detected, which is indicative of the fact that the virtual disk may be corrupted. Other techniques are described in the detailed description, claims, and figures that form a part of this document. | 11-01-2012 |
Matthias John, Cambridge, MA US
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20130259923 | MODIFIED POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SECRETED PROTEINS - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. | 10-03-2013 |
20130259924 | MODIFIED POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOLOGICS AND PROTEINS ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN DISEASE - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. | 10-03-2013 |
20140010861 | MODIFIED POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PROTEINS ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN DISEASE - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. | 01-09-2014 |
20140200261 | SIGNAL-SENSOR POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR THE ALTERATION OF CELLULAR PHENOTYPES - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. | 07-17-2014 |
20150064235 | MODIFIED POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064236 | MODIFIED POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PROTEINS - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. | 03-05-2015 |
20150086614 | MODIFIED POLYNUCLEOTIDES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CYTOPLASMIC AND CYTOSKELETAL PROTEINS - The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules. | 03-26-2015 |
Michael J. John, Champlin, MN US
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20120269369 | PROGRAMMABLE INTERFACE FOR FITTING HEARING DEVICES - A graphical interface is provided to select parameters for fitting a hearing device. The graphical interface provides a mechanism to visually represent and control values of these parameters. | 10-25-2012 |
Militzer John, Boulder, CO US
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20080294356 | SELF-ORIENTING EMBEDDED IN-SITU FLUX SYSTEM - A fluid flux measurement system that includes a heated element fluid flow sensor that is capable of being repositioned relative to a mean fluid flux direction is disclosed. The repositioning may be performed by a motor interconnected to the heated element fluid flow sensor. The heated element fluid flow sensor may be positioned proximate to the measurement region of a sonic anemometer and may be operable to be repositioned relative to the sonic anemometer. The heated element fluid flow sensor may be a three-dimensional hot-film constant temperature anemometer. The fluid flux system may be operable to measure small-scale turbulent fluxes in uncontrolled environments such as remotely located atmospheric monitoring stations. The heated element fluid flow sensor may be calibrated in-situ with data collected by the sonic anemometer. | 11-27-2008 |
Monica John, Woodstock, GA US
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20140115781 | Bed Covering System - A bed covering system includes a top cover having a top surface, a bottom surface, right, left, top and bottom edges, and at least one fold on at least part of the bottom surface; a bottom cover having a top surface, a bottom surface, right, left, top and bottom edges, and at least one fold on at least part of the top surface; and a concealed fastening means having a first fastener part and a second fastener part, wherein the first and second fastener parts are attached to and enclosed in the at least one fold of the top and bottom covers, respectively. The top and bottom covers are detachably connected by the first and second fastener parts. A bed covering system also includes a plurality of covers and a plurality of fastening means. Teaching methods using the bed covering systems are included. | 05-01-2014 |
Paul C. John, Beaverton, OR US
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20090275112 | NUTRIENT ADDITIVES FOR START-UP AND SUSTAINED OPERATION OF A BIOLOGICAL FILTER APPARATUS - A biological filter apparatus for biological degradation of contaminants in an air stream is operated by passing the air stream through a filter chamber containing a structure supporting a population of microbes and collecting water that drains from the structure and spraying the collected water onto the structure, whereby the sprayed water is recirculated. Upon start up or re-start of the filter apparatus, a nutrient composition is added to the recirculating water. The nutrient composition contains a buffering agent, sources of nitrogen and phosphorus, and sources of trace elements selected from manganese, calcium, iron and sodium. | 11-05-2009 |
20100233790 | METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF AN AIR STREAM CONTAINING VOCS - A method of operating a facility that produces an emission air stream containing gas phase organic compounds includes providing a bio-oxidation system including a solid, biologically active filter material containing a population of thermophilic microbes. The emission air stream is supplied to the bio-oxidation system at a temperature of at least about 50° C., whereby the emission air stream passes through the bio-oxidation system in contact with the biologically active filter material. Conditions conducive to sustaining the population of thermophilic microbes in the biologically active filter material are maintained in the bio-oxidation system. | 09-16-2010 |
Sally L. John, New London, CT US
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20100035265 | Biomarkers for Drug-Induced Liver Injury - The present invention provides a method for predicting the risk of a patient for developing adverse drug reactions, particularly Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) or hepatotoxicity. The invention also provides a method of identifying a subject afflicted with, or at risk of, developing DILI. In some aspects, the methods comprise analyzing at least one genetic marker, wherein the presence of the at least one genetic marker indicates that the subject is afflicted with, or at risk of, developing DILI. | 02-11-2010 |
20100120049 | BIOMARKERS FOR SERIOUS SKIN RASH - The present invention provides a method for predicting the risk of a patient for developing adverse drug reactions, particularly Serious Skin Rash (SSR), including such severe adverse reactions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). The invention also provides a method of identifying a subject afflicted with or at risk of developing SSR. In some aspects, the methods comprise analyzing at least one genetic marker, wherein the presence of the at least one genetic marker indicates that the subject is afflicted with or at risk of developing SSR. Genetic markers useful in accordance with the methods of the invention are disclosed. | 05-13-2010 |
20110237456 | BIOMARKERS FOR DRUG-INDUCED ELONGATED QT INTERVAL AND TORSADES DE POINTES - The present invention provides a method for predicting the risk of a patient for developing adverse drug reactions, particularly drug-induced prolonged QT interval or TdP. The invention also provides a method of identifying a subject afflicted with, or at risk of, developing TdP. In some aspects, the methods comprise analyzing at least one genetic marker, wherein the presence of the at least one genetic marker indicates that the subject is afflicted with, or at risk of, developing TdP. | 09-29-2011 |
Sam John, Stone Mountain, GA US
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20100158126 | Integrated Transcoding - Methods and systems for integrated transcoding on a plurality of data channels to convert one or more data channels from an incoming encoding format to an outgoing encoding format are disclosed. | 06-24-2010 |
Sam John, Atlanta, GA US
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20090264103 | Personalized multimedia services using a mobile service platform - A method for providing multimedia data from at least one controllable multimedia source to a mobile device includes providing a request path from the mobile device to a mobile service platform, receiving a request from the mobile device, obtaining a device profile from the mobile device, authenticating the identity of a user of the mobile device, and determining a user profile in response to the user identity. The method further includes authorizing control and access to the at least one multimedia source, providing a control channel from the mobile service platform to at least one multimedia server, providing multimedia data delivery information to the at least one multimedia server, and providing multimedia data to the mobile device in response to the request via the at least one multimedia server. | 10-22-2009 |
20110292996 | Efficient Compression and Transport of Video over a Network - The disclosed invention is a enhancement to the Video Encoder component of the MPEG standard to improve both the efficiency and quality of the video presentation at the display device. The inventions described below pertain to the enhancement of video compression technology. In general, they are compatible with MPEG video standards (as in current art), but represent novel enhancements thereof. The above inventions apply to several transmission media and networks including cable, DSL, wireless, satellite and IP networks. Another category of invention in this disclosure enhances networking performance by recognizing that the transmitted information is video, rather than data. This invention can be scaled to other classes of multimedia data such as speech or audio or images. | 12-01-2011 |
20130065559 | Personalized Multimedia Services Using A Mobile Service Platform - A method for providing multimedia data from at least one controllable multimedia source to a mobile device includes providing a request path from the mobile device to a mobile service platform, receiving a request from the mobile device, obtaining a device profile from the mobile device, authenticating the identity of a user of the mobile device, and determining a user profile in response to the user identity. The method further includes authorizing control and access to the at least one multimedia source, providing a control channel from the mobile service platform to at least one multimedia server, providing multimedia data delivery information to the at least one multimedia server, and providing multimedia data to the mobile device in response to the request via the at least one multimedia server. | 03-14-2013 |
Sam M. John, Yukon, OK US
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20120001428 | WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - A wind energy system continuously responsive to changes in wind direction and speed. The system includes a low-profile, rotatably-mounted turbine assembly. The turbine assembly includes a wind tunnel with a “cow catcher” style wind gatherer. The tunnel defines a narrowed throat portion between the inlet and outlet to increase the wind speed. A turbine mounted on a stand is fitted inside the outlet end of the tunnel, and may be movable fore and aft in response to changes in wind speed. A control system receives regular wind change forecasts from a third party, and automatically repositions the rotating turbine assembly in response to real-time predicted changes in wind vector and may also move the turbine axially relative to the throat in the tunnel in response to real-time predicted changes in wind speed. Additionally, the turbine may be turned out of the wind to avoid excessively high winds. | 01-05-2012 |
Sanderford John, Pottstown, PA US
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20100299808 | Removable Hoodie bill - A sports visor having attachment points by which to affix and remove from a sweatshirt or jacket hood. The visor is comprised of a top face and a bottom face and may be secured to the hoot with a securing means located on the back of the visor. | 12-02-2010 |
Sekora John, Sparks, NV US
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20130134685 | Auto Tug - An apparatus for lifting and moving an inoperative vehicle is disclosed. The invention includes a horizontal rigid platform having a front side, a back side, a left side, a right side, a top surface and a bottom surface. The apparatus includes a first tire roller supported on a left protruded portion extending from the front side and a second tire roller supported on a right protruded portion extending from an adjustable lower plate. The electric motor is operated using a controller to lift a vehicle wheel off the ground. The apparatus utilizes a plurality of casters attached to the horizontal rigid platform to move the vehicle in desired direction. | 05-30-2013 |
Simon W.m. John, Bar Harbor, ME US
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20100074409 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING NEURODEGENERATION - A method for treating, preventing and/or reducing neurodegeneration in subjects with neurodegenerative disease, such as those neurodegenerative diseases that affect the eye, including glaucoma, using radiation, such as gamma radiation or X-ray radiation, either alone or together with a bone marrow transfer treatment. The method includes irradiating a targeted area of an animal, such as the eye region, with radiation, either alone or followed by injection with T-cell depleted bone marrow cells. Also a method for screening and/or selecting agents and/or treatment methods for inhibiting, treating and/or reducing neurodegeneration, particularly the neurodegeneration of the eye that occurs as a consequence of glaucoma. | 03-25-2010 |
20140296687 | PRESSURE SENSORS FOR SMALL-SCALE APPLICATIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Certain pressure sensor devices are much smaller than prior art devices, yet are at least as sensitive as the prior art devices. A capacitive pressure sensor can include a flexible substrate that permits bending of a pressure sensing region without significantly affecting operation thereof. The pressure sensor can include a flexible membrane in which an electrode is sandwiched between two layers of polymeric material. The sandwiched electrode can be extremely close to a reference electrode so as to provide for highly sensitive capacitance readings, yet the membrane can be restricted from contacting the reference electrode under high pressure conditions. | 10-02-2014 |
Stanly John, Basking Ridge, NJ US
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20100048568 | PYRIMIDINE HYDRAZIDE COMPOUNDS AS PGDS INHIBITORS - This invention is directed to a compound of formula (I): | 02-25-2010 |
20100113462 | SUBSTITUTED BENZOYLAMINO-INDAN-2-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND RELATED COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula I: | 05-06-2010 |
Stelter D. John, Hudson, WI US
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20120088424 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. When the thermoplastic polyester is selected to include aliphatic and aromatic polyesters, a spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. When the thermoplastic polyester is selected from aliphatic polyesters, a meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing. | 04-12-2012 |
Theresa Anne John, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110136721 | Pearlescent Agent Slurry for Liquid Treatment Composition - An inorganic pearlescent agent slurry for use in liquid treatment compositions. The slurry comprises: inorganic pearlescent agent; organic solvent, selected from the group consisting of glycerol, sorbitol and mixtures thereof; and rheology modifier. The inorganic pearlescent agent may be selected from the group consisting of mica, bismuth oxychloride, and mixtures thereof. | 06-09-2011 |
Thoppil Mathew John, Easton, PA US
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20100021527 | COLLAGEN-RELATED PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF AND HEMOSTATIC FOAM SUBSTRATES - The present invention relates to a collagen-related polypeptide (CRP) having hydrophobic amino acid groups at the N- and C-termini capable of non-covalent self-assembly into collagen mimetic triple helices and fibrils thereof and the synthesis, methods of use and compositions thereof. The present invention also relates to novel hemostatic foam substrates, a method of manufacturing the foam substrates, and a method of stimulating hemostasis in a mammal using such foam substrates. | 01-28-2010 |
20100082064 | METHOD FOR COATING METALLIC SURFACES OF MEDICAL DEVICES WITH AN ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENT - A method of coating metallic surfaces of medical devices with an anti-infective agent is disclosed. Specifically, a method of providing a discontinuous coating of triclosan on the metallic surface of a medical device is disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
Thumpalasseril V. John, Morganville, NJ US
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20140219930 | Cooling Enhancing Compositions - The following invention relates to a taste enhancer and a method of enhancing taste. The invention relates the use of a cooling enhancing composition which provides cooling enhancement when combined with other cooling compounds. | 08-07-2014 |
Thumplasseril V. John, Morganville, NJ US
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20110280812 | FLAVOR-ENHANCING AMIDE COMPOUNDS - The present invention has discovered that amide compounds represented by Formula I set forth below have unexpected and advantageous flavor enhancement and modification properties: | 11-17-2011 |
Tracy M. John, Somerset, NJ US
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20130178615 | SINGLE-PHASE PREPARATION OF HYDROPHOBIC STARCH PRODUCT - A single phase preparation of free flowing, hydrophobic starches which comprises a starch treated with a siliconate and an acid in a single phase process, is described herein. | 07-11-2013 |
Vijay John, Destrehan, LA US
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20130058724 | NOVEL MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR IN-SITU ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION OF CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS - Effective in-situ injection technology for the remediation of dense nonaqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs) such as trichloroethylene (TCE) benefits from the use of decontamination agents that effectively migrate through the soil media, and react efficiently with both dissolved TCE and bulk TCE. A novel decontamination system contains highly uniform carbon microspheres preferably in the optimal size range for transport through the soil. The microspheres are preferably enveloped in a polyelectrolyte (such as carboxymethyl cellulose, CMC) to which preferably a bimetallic nanoparticle system of zerovalent iron and Pd is attached. The carbon serves as a strong adsorbent to TCE, while the bimetallic nanoparticles system provides the reactivity. The polyelectrolyte serves to stabilize the carbon microspheres in aqueous solution. The overall system resembles a colloidal micelle with a hydrophilic shell (the polyelectrolyte coating) and a hard hydrophobic core (carbon). In contact with bulk TCE, there is a sharp partitioning of the system to the TCE side of the interface due to the hydrophobicity of the core. These multifunctional systems appear to satisfy criteria related to remediation and are relatively inexpensive and made with potentially environmentally benign materials. An aerosol process is preferably used to produce zerovalent iron particles supported on carbon. A method of lubricating includes creating carbon microspheres produced from a monosaccharide or polysaccharide, the carbon microspheres having a diameter of 50 nm to 6 microns, coating the microspheres with a surface coating and using the carbon microspheres as a lubricant. | 03-07-2013 |
20140017298 | BIOPOLYMER HOOKS TO CREATE COATINGS ON LIPOSOMES - The disclosed invention involves creating coatings on liposomes to increase stability within the body for drug delivery. The present invention includes a composition used for drug delivery, comprising liposomes and hydrophobically modified polysaccharides with alkyl groups, wherein the alkyl groups physically attach to and coat the liposomes. | 01-16-2014 |
Vijay T. John, Destrehan, LA US
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20110039692 | Nanocomposite Support Materials - The present teachings are directed toward hexagonally patterned porous titania synthesized from a titanium isopropoxide precursor using a viscous template of surface-active agents separating nanoscopic bicontinuous channels of water and isooctane. Subsequent catalyst metal salt reduction in the aqueous nanochannels deposits well-separated catalyst metal nanoparticles on the pore surfaces. These nanocomposites exhibit significantly higher carbon monoxide oxidation efficiency than that obtained with known supports with higher specific surface area; efficiency is believed to be due to decreased mass transfer resistance provided the presently disclosed support material. | 02-17-2011 |
20140166575 | OIL EMULSIFICATION AND POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON ADSORPTION USING FINE PARTICLES AS DISPERSANTS - A method for cleaning an oil spill in a marine environment includes forming a particle-stabilized emulsion containing seawater, carbon black and at least one oil spill component and allowing the at least one oil spill component to degrade, thereby removing said component from the marine environment. Carbon black can be added to an oil-seawater mixture to form a stabilized emulsion containing at least one oil spill component and the oil spill component allowed to degrade, thereby removing the at least one oil spill component from the oil spill. Also disclosed is an emulsion that includes one or more oil spill components, seawater and carbon black particles. | 06-19-2014 |