Kaminski, US
Andrzej S. Kaminski, Allen, TX US
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20100103957 | FRACTIONAL RAMAN ORDER PUMPING IN OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - An optical communication system includes a gain medium that receives optical signal(s) of one or more optical signal wavelengths. The system also includes pump source(s) that are capable of generating at least a first pump signal and a second pump signal. The first pump signal includes at least one integer Raman order wavelength that includes a Raman gain peak that is one stokes shift away from at least one of the one or more optical signal wavelengths. The second pump signal includes at least one fractional Raman order pump wavelength that includes a Raman gain peak that is a non-integer multiple of a stokes shift from each of the one or more optical signal wavelengths. Optionally, there might be one or more other pump signals that do not satisfy the criteria specified for the first pump signal or the second pump signal. | 04-29-2010 |
Ashley Kaminski, Avon, CT US
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20130001021 | ELEVATOR DISPATCH CONTROL TO AVOID PASSENGER CONFUSION - An exemplary method of controlling an elevator system includes determining a source floor of a new call from a passenger desiring elevator service. A direction of travel from the source floor for the new call is also determined. A path of a considered elevator car is simulated as if the new call were assigned to the considered elevator car by determining at least one of (i) a relationship between a position of the considered elevator car and the source floor or (ii) a relationship between a direction of movement of the considered elevator car and the direction of travel. The new call is assigned to one of a plurality of elevator cars if the assigning will satisfy each of (i) the one of the elevator cars will not move in a direction opposite the direction of travel during a time between the passenger boarding the one of the elevator cars and arriving at a destination of the passenger and (ii) the one of the elevator cars will not move in a direction opposite a travel direction of any currently assigned passenger during a time between the currently assigned passenger boarding the one of the elevator cars and arriving at a destination of the currently assigned passenger. | 01-03-2013 |
Brian D. Kaminski, Lake Orion, MI US
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20120240880 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH ENGINE BLOCK-INTEGRATED COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling system for an engine assembly includes an engine block that defines a coolant flow passage configured to carry coolant through the engine block. The engine block also defines an oil flow passage configured to carry lubricating oil through the engine block. The oil flow passage at least partially surrounds the coolant flow passage and is sufficiently adjacent to the coolant flow passage so that the lubricating oil flowing in the oil flow passage is cooled by the coolant flowing in the coolant flow passage by heat transfer through the engine block. The engine block may define ridges along the coolant flow passage that increase a surface area of the coolant flow passage to increase heat transfer capability. The engine block may define two such coolant flow passages, a first and a second coolant flow passage, positioned so that the oil flow passage passes between the coolant flow passages. | 09-27-2012 |
20140125177 | GENERATOR ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An attachment assembly for attaching a generator to a motor vehicle engine is provided. The assembly may include at least one engine attachment boss secured to the engine. The attachment assembly may further include a plurality of generator housing legs integrally formed with a generator housing. The assembly may further include a support dowel fitted, at a first end, within the bore located on the inner opposing side of one of the plurality of generator housing legs. The support dowel may be inserted, at a second end, into the bore of the at least one engine attachment boss, in order to couple the generator to the engine during assembly. This combination allows placement and fixation of the generator to the engine by a single operator without the need for an assembly assist device. A method for securing a generator to a motor vehicle engine is also provided. | 05-08-2014 |
Charles Kaminski, Alpharetta, GA US
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20120191481 | TELEMATICS SMART PINGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Monitoring systems and methods are configured to determine a pattern of vehicle usage or to verify personal data about a vehicle insurance applicant, without unreasonable expense to an insurance provider or the applicant. A monitoring system can track movements of a handheld mobile communication device, and can include a personal data unit, a communication unit, and an analysis unit. The personal data unit can receive personal data about the insurance applicant, including an identifier of a mobile communication device used by the insurance applicant. The communication unit can receive location data describing various locations of the mobile communication device. The analysis unit can analyze the location data to determine a level of risk for insuring the entity, based at least partially on movements of the mobile communication device indicated by the location data. | 07-26-2012 |
20120209632 | TELEMATICS SMART PINGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Monitoring systems and methods are configured to determine a pattern of vehicle usage or to verify personal data about a vehicle insurance applicant, without unreasonable expense to an insurance provider or the applicant. A monitoring system can track movements of a handheld mobile communication device or rely on an application installed on said device, and can include a personal data unit, a communication unit, and an analysis unit. The personal data unit can receive personal data about the insurance applicant, including an identifier of a mobile communication device used by the insurance applicant. | 08-16-2012 |
20130190967 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TELEMATICS MONTORING AND COMMUNICATIONS - Certain example embodiments of the disclosed technology may include systems and methods for telematics monitoring. An example method is provided that includes receiving, at a mobile computing device, and from a Vehicle Identification Unit (VIU), identification (ID) data representing a first vehicle. The method further includes receiving, by the mobile computing device, sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the mobile computing device. Certain embodiments may further include receiving, at an Operational Measurement Unit (OMU), an operation indication associated with the first vehicle. The OMU may include an operational measurement component configured to advance an operational count in response to receiving the operation indication. Certain example embodiments may include transmitting telematics data by the mobile computing device. In certain embodiments, the telematics data may include least a portion of one or more of the ID data, the sensor data, and/or the operational count data. | 07-25-2013 |
20130289819 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TELEMATICS MONTORING AND COMMUNICATIONS - Certain example embodiments of the disclosed technology may include systems and methods for telematics monitoring. An example method is provided that includes receiving, at a mobile computing device, and from a Vehicle Identification Unit (VIU), identification (ID) data representing a first vehicle. The method further includes receiving, by the mobile computing device, sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the mobile computing device. Certain embodiments may further include receiving, at an Operational Measurement Unit (OMU), an operation indication associated with the first vehicle. The OMU may include an operational measurement component configured to advance an operational count in response to receiving the operation indication. Certain example embodiments may include transmitting telematics data by the mobile computing device. In certain embodiments, the telematics data may include least a portion of one or more of the ID data, the sensor data, and/or the operational count data. | 10-31-2013 |
20130311209 | TELEMATICS SMART PINGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Monitoring systems and methods are configured to determine a pattern of vehicle usage or to verify personal data about a vehicle insurance applicant, without unreasonable expense to an insurance provider or the applicant. A monitoring system can track movements of a handheld mobile communication device, and can include a personal data unit, a communication unit, and an analysis unit. The personal data unit can receive personal data about the insurance applicant, including an identifier of a mobile communication device used by the insurance applicant. The communication unit can receive location data describing various locations of the mobile communication device. | 11-21-2013 |
Charles F. Kaminski, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20100277372 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A RADAR SYSTEM IN A CONTINUOUS WAVE MODE FOR DATA COMMUNICATION - A system and a method for operating a radar system in a continuous wave mode for communicating information are provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for operating a radar system, having an antenna including a plurality of active array elements, in a continuous wave mode to communicate information, the method including receiving an instruction to enter the continuous wave mode, loading a plurality of tables, where each table includes information indicative of a primary group of the active array elements to be activated and a secondary group of elements to be deactivated, receiving a communication signal to be transmitted, and providing, repeatedly, the communication signal, for a preselected period of time, to the primary group of elements of each of the plurality of tables. | 11-04-2010 |
Christopher E. Kaminski, Northfield Center, OH US
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20080223816 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH ELONGATED VERTICAL FORMATION - A plastic container is disclosed comprising a base portion for supporting the container on a surface, an upper portion, and a body portion. The upper portion includes a neck and a dispensing opening. The body portion extends between the base portion and the neck, the body portion including a shoulder portion below the neck portion and a sidewall portion between the shoulder portion and the base portion. The body portion includes at least one elongated vertical formation that substantially extends along the sidewall portion from the base portion toward the shoulder portion, the elongated vertical portion being continuous along at least 0.60 the total height of the container. | 09-18-2008 |
20130228546 | PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH ELONGATED VERTICAL FORMATION - A plastic container is disclosed comprising a base portion for supporting the container on a surface, an upper portion, and a body portion. The upper portion includes a neck and a dispensing opening. The body portion extends between the base portion and the neck, the body portion including a shoulder portion below the neck portion and a sidewall portion between the shoulder portion and the base portion. The body portion includes at least one elongated vertical formation that substantially extends along the sidewall portion from the base portion toward the shoulder portion, the elongated vertical portion being continuous along at least 0.60 the total height of the container. | 09-05-2013 |
Darek Kaminski, Pembroke Pines, FL US
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20090070231 | Systems and methods for multi-provider content-on-demand retrieval - Systems and methods for retrieving multi-provider on-demand content through a common portal device are disclosed. The techniques described herein allow for multi-provider media content to be made available for retrieval to a user through a streamlined process thereby enhancing the user experience and likelihood of ordering on-demand content. | 03-12-2009 |
Dariusz S. Kaminski, Duluth, GA US
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20090196568 | BUFFERING OF PRIOR DISPLAYED TELEVISION CHANNELS UPON ACCESSING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL - Systems and methods are provided for managing a time-shift buffer (TSB) that is used for buffering video presentations. One such method includes receiving user input identifying a storage capacity for the TSB and modifying a storage capacity of the TSB such that it is at least substantially equal to the storage capacity identified by the user input. | 08-06-2009 |
20090202216 | RETENTION OF PROGRAM PORTIONS VIEWED IN PRIOR DISPLAYED TV CHANNELS - Systems and methods are provided for managing a time-shift buffer (TSB) that is used for buffering video presentations. One such method includes receiving user input identifying a storage capacity for the TSB and modifying a storage capacity of the TSB such that it is at least substantially equal to the storage capacity identified by the user input. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204994 | MANAGEMENT OF TV PROGRAMS BY THEIR BUFFERED LENGTHS - Systems and methods are provided for managing a time-shift buffer (TSB) that is used for buffering video presentations. One such method includes receiving user input identifying a storage capacity for the TSB and modifying a storage capacity of the TSB such that it is at least substantially equal to the storage capacity identified by the user input. | 08-13-2009 |
20120227072 | PVR Channel and PVR IPG Information - A system that maps media content information to an interactive program guide displayed on a screen includes, among other things, a memory with logic, and a processor configured with the logic to display at least one personal video recording display channel in the interactive program guide. The processor is further preferably configured with the logic to display media content instance listings in the personal video recording display channel for corresponding media content instance recordings. | 09-06-2012 |
David Kaminski, Cambridge, MA US
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20090088981 | Methods And Systems Of Dynamic Screening Of Disease - The present invention provides methods and systems for dynamic screening of disease in a subject. The information provided by the methods and systems can be used for many purposes including disease diagnosis and screening, disease treatment, and education the subject of life choices. | 04-02-2009 |
20120310108 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Computer-implemented integrated health systems and methods related to organs of the human body and to cancer. For example, a method and a system can be configured for choosing a strategy for an organ condition that maximizes a life score. | 12-06-2012 |
David Kaminski, Minnetonka, MN US
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20130332616 | INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WITH PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDERS - Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for sessions with participants and providers. For example, in one embodiment, a provider can interact with multiple participants to conduct interactive treatment sessions. Further, a participant can interact with multiple providers to conduct interactive treatment sessions. For the interactive treatment sessions, motion data and video data of the participant can be simultaneously displayed to the provider. | 12-12-2013 |
David A. Kaminski, Dunbarton, NH US
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20120060889 | Thermoelectric modules and assemblies with stress reducing structure - A thermoelectric module capable of minimizing thermally and physically induced stress includes a pair of substrates having a plurality of electrically conductive contacts disposed on opposing faces, a plurality of P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements interposed between the pair of substrates forming a thermoelectric element circuit, and one or more of a stress minimizing structural element interposed between the pair of substrates where the stress minimizing structural element has a first surface fixed to one of the pair of substrates and a second surface fixed to the other of the pair of substrates in locations between the pair of substrates that minimize the effects of physical and thermal stresses on the plurality of P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements. | 03-15-2012 |
20140311541 | Integrated thermoelectric-powered fluid heat exchanger - A fluid heat exchanger has an impeller assembly with first and second impeller bodies mated together, each having a substantially circular shape and at least one opening therethrough. Impeller vanes extend transversely from the first impeller body and away from the second impeller body. Impeller vanes extend transversely from the second impeller body away from the first impeller body. A thermoelectric module is disposed between the first impeller body and the second impeller body. Heat sinks are connected to each side of the thermoelectric module and extend through at least one opening in the first and second impeller bodies, where the impeller vanes are configured to move a fluid through the heat sinks during rotation of the first and second impeller bodies. Electrically-conductive windings disposed in the impeller assembly are configured to deliver induced electric current to the one or more thermoelectric modules. | 10-23-2014 |
David L. Kaminski, Durham, NC US
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20120005522 | FAULT TOLERANCE FOR MAP/REDUCE COMPUTING - Embodiments of the invention include a method for fault tolerance management of workers nodes during map/reduce computing in a computing cluster. The method includes subdividing a computational problem into a set of sub-problems, mapping a selection of the sub-problems in the set to respective nodes in the cluster, directing processing of the sub-problems in the respective nodes, and collecting results from completion of processing of the sub-problems. During a first early temporal portion of processing the computational problem, failed nodes are detected and the sub-problems currently being processed by the failed nodes are re-processed. Conversely, during a second later temporal portion of processing the computational problem, sub-problems in nodes not yet completely processed are replicated into other nodes, processing of the replicated sub-problems directed, and the results from completion of processing of sub-problems collected. Finally, duplicate results are removed and remaining results reduced into a result set for the problem. | 01-05-2012 |
Edward J. Kaminski, Wynnewood, PA US
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20140095836 | CROSS-PIPE SERIALIZATION FOR MULTI-PIPELINE PROCESSOR - Embodiments relate to cross-pipe serialization for a multi-pipeline computer processor. An aspect includes receiving, by a processor, the processor comprising a first pipeline, the first pipeline comprising a serialization pipeline, and a second pipeline, the second pipeline comprising a non-serialization pipeline, a request comprising a first subrequest for the first pipeline and a second subrequest for the second pipeline. Another aspect includes completing the first subrequest by the first pipeline. Another aspect includes, based on completing the first subrequest by the first pipeline, sending cross-pipe unlock signal from the first pipeline to the second pipeline. Yet another aspect includes, based on receiving the cross-pipe unlock signal by the second pipeline, completing the second subrequest by the second pipeline. | 04-03-2014 |
Edward Stephen Kaminski, North East, MD US
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20130017621 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS PROVIDING REAGENT MIXING - Disclosed are methods and systems adapted to provide mixing of a liquid reagent in an automated clinical analyzer. The methods include aspirating an air separator (e.g., an air slug) into the interior of a probe. A relatively small volume of reagent liquid is also aspirated into the probe adjacent to the air separator; the volume of liquid reagent being entirely contained within the probe. The volume of liquid reagent may be repeatedly aspirated and dispensed at a relatively high frequency to accomplish reagent mixing in the reagent container. Improved sample and reagent mixing may be promoted using a similar method. Systems carrying out the methods are provided, as are other aspects. | 01-17-2013 |
Gary Kaminski, Emporia, KS US
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20100262368 | Brake Controller Utilizing a Global Positioning System - A GPS data based towed vehicle braking control system and related methods are provided. In operation, an auxiliary braking system for positioning within a towed vehicle and for actuation of the brakes thereof, is provided. The system is designed to activate the auxiliary braking system only when brakes of a towing vehicle are themselves actuated. The system includes a sensing mechanism with integrated logic mechanism. The system also has a power mechanism associated with the sensing mechanism. Further, a brake actuation mechanism is associated with the sensing mechanism. In operation, the sensing mechanism employs a global positioning system (GPS) sensing device that senses the location of the auxiliary braking system. Integrated logic mechanism can then provide information to the brake actuation mechanism to selectively cause the auxiliary braking system to apply force to brakes associated with a towed vehicle. | 10-14-2010 |
20120004805 | TOWED VEHICLE SWAY SENSING AND NOTIFICATION DEVICE - A sway sensing and notification device includes a sway sensor for sensing swaying of a towed vehicle and generating corresponding sway data; and a computing device coupled with the sway sensor for analyzing the sway data and determining when the swaying of the towed vehicle could result in an unstable driving condition. The device may also include a notification device coupled with the computing device for alerting an operator when the computing device determines that the swaying of the towed vehicle could result in an unstable driving condition. | 01-05-2012 |
20130233109 | Towed Vehicle Braking Apparatus - An auxiliary braking system and method of controlling the braking a towed vehicle is provided that includes a remote control that is in selective communication with an auxiliary braking unit positioned in a towing vehicle. More specifically, it is often desirable for the operator of the towing vehicle to assess the performance of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in a towed vehicle. In addition, it is often advantageous for the operator to perform real time adjustments to the performance parameters of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in the towing vehicle without having to cease driving and physically access the auxiliary braking device. | 09-12-2013 |
George Kaminski, Livonia, MI US
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20130278272 | Method and apparatus for high voltage isolation monitor for a vehicle - An apparatus for monitoring a high voltage isolation in a vehicle. The apparatus comprising a power conversion device for receiving a high voltage on a power bus. The power conversion device is configured to control a first switch for enabling a first known resistance to receive the high voltage and to measure a first voltage between a first node and a ground in response to the first known resistance receiving the high voltage. The power conversion device is further configured to measure a second voltage between a second node and the ground in response to the first known resistance receiving the high voltage and to determine a first leakage resistance between the first node and the ground based on at least the first voltage and the second voltage. The first leakage resistance indicating whether the high voltage is isolated from the ground. | 10-24-2013 |
20130312931 | Coldplate for Use in an Electric Vehicle (EV) or a Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV) - A coldplate for use with electronic components in an electric vehicle (EV) or a hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV). The coldplate includes a main portion having multiple raised features on a surface thereof. The raised features are configured for attaching the main portion to a printed circuit board having multiple electronic components attached thereto. The raised features are further configured for maintaining the printed circuit board in a spaced relation relative to the main portion to facilitate air flow between the printed circuit board and the main portion for dissipating heat generated by the plurality of electronic components. The coldplate also includes a protrusion extending from the surface of the main portion. The protrusion is configured for contacting one of the plurality of electronic components attached to the printed circuit board for dissipating heat generated by the electronic component. | 11-28-2013 |
20150036396 | Converter with Transformer Flux Walk Protection Controller - An assembly includes a converter and a controller. The converter has a winding around a transformer core, first and second switches configured to alternately connect respective winding segments to an input power, and first and second resistors respectively connected in series with the switches. The controller is configured to compare voltages corresponding to currents through the resistors and terminate operation of the converter when a difference between the voltages exceeds a threshold indicative of transformer core flux walking. | 02-05-2015 |
Harper Kaminski, Somerville, MA US
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20140051830 | In-Process Control for the Manufacture of Glatiramer Acetate - The present disclosure provides methods for manufacturing or producing glatiramer acetate having a Mp of 5000-9000 Da. These methods include: polymerizing N-carboxy anhydrides of L-alanine, benzyl-protected L-glutamic acid, trifluoroacetic acid (TFA)-protected L-lysine, and L-tyrosine to generate a sample comprising intermediate-1; treating the sample comprising intermediate-1 to partially depolymerize the protected copolymer and deprotect benzyl-protected L-glutamic acid, measuring the viscosity of the sample comprising intermediate-1 during the treatment, and ending the treatment when the viscosity of the sample is within an endpoint range, thereby generating a sample comprising intermediate-2; treating the sample comprising intermediate-2 to deprotect TFA-protected L-lysine, thereby generating intermediate-3; further processing the intermediate-3 to generate a sample glatiramer acetate; and purifying the glatiramer acetate to generate a composition comprising purified glatiramer acetate having a Mp of 5000-9000 Da. | 02-20-2014 |
Henry Kaminski, Washington, DC US
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20120321624 | TARGETING THE NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION FOR TREATMENT - Compositions and methods for targeting therapeutic agents to neuromuscular junctions are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for treating diseases and conditions affecting the neuromuscular junction. Compositions include a neuromuscular junction targeting peptide coupled to a therapeutic agent. Compositions may further include a linker peptide. Methods for targeting therapeutic agents to neuromuscular junctions and treating diseases and conditions affecting the neuromuscular junction include administering a composition including a neuromuscular junction targeting peptide coupled to a therapeutic agent. | 12-20-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Kaminski, Shippensburg, PA US
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20130255168 | STAIRCASE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION - A staircase and method for producing the same. The staircase is produced by double routing channels for sub-treads and sub-risers and capping risers and capping treads. These sub-treads and sub-risers are assembled into staircase stringers that have pre-routed channels that are sufficient to install sub-treads and sub-risers having a particular thickness and having room for subsequent placement or installation of capping treads and risers by sliding them laterally into the channels created by the double routing of the stringers. This creates a more finished look to be (the) staircase while avoiding damages to the capping treads and risers that might occur during building construction. | 10-03-2013 |
20140190118 | STAIRCASE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION - A staircase and method for producing the same. The staircase is produced by double routing channels for sub-treads and sub-risers and capping risers and capping treads. These sub-treads and sub-risers are assembled into staircase stringers that have pre-routed channels that are sufficient to install sub-treads and sub-risers having a particular thickness and having room for subsequent placement or installation of capping treads and risers by sliding them laterally into the channels created by the double routing of the stringers. This creates a more finished look to be (the) staircase while avoiding damages to the capping treads and risers that might occur during building construction. | 07-10-2014 |
Jennifer A. Kaminski, Roswell, GA US
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20100144228 | Nanofibers Having Embedded Particles - The present invention is generally directed to, in one embodiment, a composite electrospun nanofiber being formed of a nanofiber and a particle at least partially embedded within the nanofiber, the particle having a width that is greater than the diameter of the fiber so that at least a portion of the particle is not covered by the nanofiber. | 06-10-2010 |
Jennifer M. Kaminski, Roswell, GA US
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20140236610 | METHOD FOR REDUCING ILLNESS IN CARE FACILITIES - There is provided a method for promoting hygiene and reducing illness in a resident care location. The method collects data from a resident care location by testing common areas and personal areas within the resident care location, uses data specific to each resident, uses this data to develop tasks for the caregiver(s), measures and scores compliance with the tasks, and provides feedback for improved compliance with the tasks. | 08-21-2014 |
20140358575 | VITALITY PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANT WELLNESS - There is provided a method for maintaining, improving or reducing the decline of vitality among participants, having the steps of establishing a normal state for each participant using non-clinical baseline capacity measures, recommending non-clinical body, mind and spirit activities for the participant, practicing the activities by the participant, monitoring progress and providing regular feedback. This will result in vitality in at least one area being maintained, improved or reduced in decline. | 12-04-2014 |
Jerry Kaminski, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090045365 | Fail Safe Mechanism For Valve Using A Cock And Lock Return Spring - A fail safe mechanism having a return member, valve stem extension, energy storage member, and locking assembly. The valve stem extension is driven by an electrical actuator and configured to drive the return member in a first direction and to be driven by the return member in a second direction. The energy storage member is configured to store energy when the electrical actuator causes the valve stem extension to drive the return member in the first direction and to release the energy stored therein when a disruption of power causes the return member to drive the valve stem extension in the second direction. The locking assembly is configured to hold the return member in a cocked position such that the valve stem extension rotates with the valve independently of the return member and free of influence from the energy storage member while the power is applied to the electrical actuator. | 02-19-2009 |
John Kaminski, North Aurora, IL US
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20140211443 | ADAPTER FOR ARC RESISTANT MOTOR CONTROL CENTER - The arc-resistant MCC is provided with either the expansion chamber or the plenum. Arc flashes create pressure. Different arc-resistant MCC bases are used depending on whether the expansion chamber or the plenum is to be attached, as the expansion chamber and the plenum deal with the created pressure in different ways and are accordingly attached to the MCC base in different ways. | 07-31-2014 |
John A. Kaminski, Southborough, MA US
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20090183689 | Portable, rechargeable insect control apparatus and method of operation - A system for controlling insects is provided. The system includes an insect control compound reservoir. A pump receives an insect control compound from the insect compound reservoir and pressurizes the insect control compound. A rechargeable battery provides power to the pump. A plurality of nozzles receive the pressurized insect control compound and generate an insect control compound mist. A controller receives a first command to cause the pump to begin operation and a wireless signal to cause the pump to stop operation. | 07-23-2009 |
John Gerald Kaminski, Dearborn, MI US
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20140032043 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MASSAGE FUNCTIONS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A method for selecting and controlling massage functions of a motor vehicle seat having a control system comprising the steps of: switching the system to a selection mode and starting the selection mode; providing a menu list having options for querying the user's requirements during the massage; selection of an option by the user and providing predefined responses to the respective query and selection of the response by the user and if necessary repeating the steps for further queries; and terminating the selection mode and automatically determining suitable massage settings on the basis of the user's selection and controlling the massage actuators in the motor vehicle seat on the basis of determined massage settings to perform the massage function. | 01-30-2014 |
Joseph Kaminski, Evans, GA US
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20110135672 | HLA-G COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - It has been discovered that HLA-G dimers are potent ligands of ILT2 and ILT4 on immune cells and enhance signal transduction through ILT2 and ILT4. Enhanced signal transduction through ILT-2, ILT-4 or both down-regulates the biological activity of T cells and dendritic cells. HLA-G compositions including HLA-G dimers are provided that are useful for modulating activity of immune cells. Preferred compositions include microparticles having HLA-G dimers on the surface of the microparticles. The microparticles optionally include a targeting moiety to target the microparticles to specific immune cells. In a preferred embodiment the microparticles are targeted to T cells or dendritic cells expressing ILT2 or both ILT2 and ILT4, respectively. The HLA-G dimer can include any HLA-G protein that is capable of forming a dimer. Preferred HLA-G proteins include HLA-G1 and HLA-G5. In certain embodiments the microparticles include dimers of HLA-G1 and HLA-G5. | 06-09-2011 |
Joseph Kaminski, Campbell, CA US
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20140051908 | Hemodynamic Assist Device - A hemodynamic flow assist device includes a miniature pump, a basket-like cage enclosing and supporting the pump, and a motor to drive the pump. The device is implanted and retrieved in a minimally invasive manner via percutaneous access to a patient's artery. The device has a first, collapsed configuration to assist in implantation and a second, expanded configuration once deployed and active. The device is deployed within a patient's aorta and is secured in place via a self-expanding cage which engages the inner wall of the aorta. The device includes a helical screw pump with self-expanding blades. Also included is a retrieval device to remove the hemodynamic flow assist device once it is no longer needed by the patient. Also included is an arterial closure device to close the artery access point after implantation and removal of the hemodynamic flow assist device. The hemodynamic flow assist device helps to increase blood flow in patients suffering from congestive heart failure and awaiting heart transplant. | 02-20-2014 |
Joseph Kaminski, Denville, NJ US
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20090094631 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS TO ASSOCIATE RELATED MARKET BROADCAST DETECTIONS WITH A MULTI-MARKET MEDIA BROADCAST - Systems, apparatus and methods to associate related market broadcast detections with a multi-market media broadcast are disclosed. An example disclosed method comprises obtaining a plurality of broadcast detection records, each broadcast detection record comprising detection information obtained by detecting an instance of a broadcast item in a broadcast market, comparing the plurality of broadcast detection records using first association criteria to identify a first group of broadcast detection records from the plurality of broadcast detection records, comparing the plurality of broadcast detection records using second association criteria to identify a second group of broadcast detection records from the plurality of broadcast detection records, the second association criteria different from the first association criteria, and determining a third group of broadcast detection records from the plurality of broadcast detection records to associate with a multi-market media broadcast, the third group corresponding to a larger of the first and the second group. | 04-09-2009 |
20090187932 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MONITOR, VERIFY, AND RATE THE PERFORMANCE OF AIRINGS OF COMMERCIALS - Methods and apparatus to monitor, verify, and rate the performance of airings of commercials are disclosed. An example method includes receiving an identification of an advertisement that was presented on a media presentation channel at a time, receiving ratings information for the media presentation channel associated with the time period, identifying a buy order for the received identification, receiving a purchased ratings value associated with the buy order, comparing the purchased ratings value to the ratings information, and displaying an indication of whether the ratings information is less than the purchased ratings value. | 07-23-2009 |
20140114751 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MONITOR, VERIFY, AND RATE THE PERFORMANCE OF AIRINGS OF COMMERCIALS - Methods and apparatus to monitor, verify, and rate the performance of airings of commercials are disclosed. An example method includes analyzing received advertisement detection information associated with the advertisement, the advertisement detection information detected from a presentation of the advertisement; identifying a buy order corresponding to the presentation of the advertisement based on the advertisement detection information; determining a purchased ratings value from the buy order; comparing the purchased ratings value of the buy order to received ratings information corresponding to the presentation of the advertisement to determine whether the advertisement was presented as indicated in the buy order; and generating a performance monitoring report using the buy order and the advertisement detection information to indicate whether the ratings information is less than the purchased ratings value. | 04-24-2014 |
Joseph K. Kaminski, Lebanon, NJ US
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20120046968 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A STEM CELL BANK - Methods, computer systems, and computer program products for maintaining a stem cell registry comprising information about a plurality of stem cell units. A donor is enrolled in the stem cell registry. A stem cell unit from the donor is characterized. Information about the stem cell unit, obtained by the characterizing, is recorded in the stem cell registry. Computer readable media comprising a plurality of data records. One or more respective data records in the plurality of data records comprises (i) a collection identifier number that uniquely corresponds to a stem cell donation, (ii) a cord blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation, and (iii) a placenta blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation. Additional computer readable media comprising a plurality of data records. One or more respective data records in the plurality of data records comprises (i) a cord blood cell count associated with a stem cell donation, (ii) a placenta blood cell count associated with the stem cell donation, and (iii) an indication of at least two stem cell transplant units in the stem cell donation. | 02-23-2012 |
Joseph K. Kaminski, Hampton, NJ US
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20110082707 | Methods For Delivering A Drug To A Patient While Restricting Access To The Drug By Patients For Whom The Drug May Be Contraindicated - Methods for delivering a drug to a patients in need of the drug, while restricting access to the drug by patients for whom the drug may be contraindicated are disclosed. The methods are of the type in which prescriptions for the drug are filled by a pharmacy only after a computer readable storage medium has been consulted to retrieve a prescription approval code. Embodiments are provided wherein the patients are assigned to risk groups based upon the risk that taking the drug will lead to an adverse side effect, and certain additional information, such as periodic surveys and diagnostic tests probative of the ongoing risk of the side effect developing are obtained before prescriptions for the drug are approved. | 04-07-2011 |
20120316894 | METHODS FOR DELIVERING A DRUG TO A PATIENT WHILE RESTRICTING ACCESS TO THE DRUG BY PATIENTS FOR WHOM THE DRUG MAY BE CONTRAINDICATED - Methods for delivering a drug to a patients in need of the drug, while restricting access to the drug by patients for whom the drug may be contraindicated are disclosed. The methods are of the type in which prescriptions for the drug are filled by a pharmacy only after a computer readable storage medium has been consulted to retrieve a prescription approval code. Embodiments are provided wherein the patients are assigned to risk groups based upon the risk that taking the drug will lead to an adverse side effect, and certain additional information, such as periodic surveys and diagnostic tests probative of the ongoing risk of the side effect developing are obtained before prescriptions for the drug are approved. | 12-13-2012 |
20130046554 | Methods For Delivering A Drug To A Patient While Restricting Access To The Drug By Patients For Whom The Drug May Be Contraindicated - Methods for delivering a drug to a patients in need of the drug, while restricting access to the drug by patients for whom the drug may be contraindicated are disclosed. The methods are of the type in which prescriptions for the drug are filled by a pharmacy only after a computer readable storage medium has been consulted to retrieve a prescription approval code. Embodiments are provided wherein the patients are assigned to risk groups based upon the risk that taking the drug will lead to an adverse side effect, and certain additional information, such as periodic surveys and diagnostic tests probative of the ongoing risk of the side effect developing are obtained before prescriptions for the drug are approved. | 02-21-2013 |
Joseph L. Kaminski, Hickory, NC US
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20100215319 | Multi-Fiber Ferrule with Integrated, Molded Guide Pin - A multi-fiber ferrule has openings for optical fibers, an integral fiber optic guide pin and an opening to receive a fiber optic guide pin. A plate is provided to align the optical fibers with the front face of the multi-fiber ferrule. A method for aligning the optical fibers with the front face of the multi-fiber ferrule is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
Joseph M. Kaminski, Evans, GA US
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20110047635 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TRANSPOSON-MEDIATED TRANSGENESIS - Methods and compositions for transposon-mediated transgenesis are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods are provided for generating a transgenic embryo containing a piggyBac-like transposon. In some embodiments, such methods can include: contacting a nucleic acid containing a transgene flanked by two terminal repeats with one of the group consisting of: a piggyBac-like transposase polypeptide and a nucleotide sequence encoding a piggyBac-like transposase to form a mixture; contacting the mixture with a sperm to form a composition; and introducing the composition into an unfertilized oocyte to form a transgenic embryo, wherein the piggyBac-like transposase catalyzes the integration of the transgene into the genome of the embryo. In some embodiments, the piggyBac-like transposase can be encoded by a nucleotide sequence on the same nucleic acid containing the transgene. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid encoding the piggyBac-like transposase can be an mRNA. | 02-24-2011 |
Joseph M. Kaminski, Bethesda, MD US
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20110130444 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGETED DELIVERY OF GENE THERAPEUTIC VECTORS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and compositions for tissue- specific delivery of a gene therapeutic, transgenic nucleic acid in mammals. Methods and compositions of the invention include the steps of providing a nucleic acid comprising a transgene flanked by two terminal repeats and, within the same or on a separate nucleic acid, a nucleotide sequence encoding a transposase, wherein the transgene comprises a biotherapeutic gene, contacting the nucleic acid with perfluorocarbon gas-filled microbubbles to form a mixture, introducing the mixture into the bloodstream of a mammal, and focusing ultrasound pulses on a specific tissue of said mammal, wherein said pulses disrupt said microbubbles of said mixture and release said nucleic acid into the bloodstream within the target tissue, thereby enabling uptake of the transgenic nucleic acid into the cells of said target tissue. | 06-02-2011 |
Joseph W. Kaminski, Campbell, CA US
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20100033321 | Tracking system with separated tracking device - A separated tracking device includes a first portion including a location determining device operative to receive signals from a positioning system, a wireless communication device operative to communicate the location data from the first portion to a second portion of the tracking device, the second portion including a wireless data transceiver operable to transmit the location data to a remote server. In a particular embodiment, the first portion of the tracking device is attached to a first shoe and the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a second shoe. In another embodiment, the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a hand-held device. A method for manufacturing a separated tracking device and a method of operating a separated tracking device are also disclosed. | 02-11-2010 |
20110293072 | Beam Forming Apparatus - The present specification discloses a beam chopping apparatus, and more specifically, a helical shutter for an electron beam system that is employed in radiation-based scanning systems, and more specifically, a beam chopping apparatus that allows for variability in both velocity and beam spot size by modifying the physical characteristics or geometry of the beam chopper apparatus. The present specification also discloses a beam chopping apparatus which provides a vertically moving beam spot with substantially constant size and velocity to allow for substantially equal illumination of the target. In addition, the present specification is a beam chopping apparatus that is lightweight and does not cause an X-ray source assembly employing the beam chopper to become heavy and difficult to deploy. | 12-01-2011 |
20120081223 | TRACKING SYSTEM WITH SEPARATED TRACKING DEVICE - A separated tracking device includes a first portion including a location determining device operative to receive signals from a positioning system, a wireless communication device operative to communicate the location data from the first portion to a second portion of the tracking device, the second portion including a wireless data transceiver operable to transmit the location data to a remote server. In a particular embodiment, the first portion of the tracking device is attached to a first shoe and the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a second shoe. In another embodiment, the second portion of the tracking device is incorporated in a hand-held device. A method for manufacturing a separated tracking device and a method of operating a separated tracking device are also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
20130043118 | Methods and Apparatus for Purifying Liquid Using Regenerating Heat Exchange - A method and apparatus for liquid purification using regenerating heat exchange are disclosed. An apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a liquid receptacle, a heat exchanger, a heating mechanism, a compressor, and a condenser. While the liquid receptacle is able to receive a stream of liquid such as water, a heat exchanger pushes the liquid through the heat exchanger to increase temperature of the liquid. The heating mechanism is capable of facilitating phase transition of the liquid from liquid to vapor. The compressor is operable to guide the vapor and the condenser is configured to condense the vapor into liquid or purified liquid. | 02-21-2013 |
20130118714 | Method and Apparatus for Reclaiming Heat During Liquid Purification Using Heat Exchanges - A system capable of providing a liquid purification process using heat regenerating or recovering via heat exchangers (“HEs”). The system, in one embodiment, includes a first set of thermal conductive channels (“TCC”), a second set of TCC, and a third set of TCC. The first set of TCC configured in a first HE is arranged in cylindrical shape which is able to surround or enclose a boiler. A function of TCC is to guide a liquid flow traveling through an HE. The second set of TCC configured in a second HE guides a second liquid flow traveling through the second HE. The third liquid flow such as a cold water stream, for example, flows through the third set of TCC adjacent to the first set of TCC and extracts heat from the first liquid flow such as hot purified water via TCC. | 05-16-2013 |
20140153699 | Beam Forming Apparatus - The present specification discloses a beam chopping apparatus, and more specifically, a helical shutter for an electron beam system that is employed in radiation-based scanning systems, and more specifically, a beam chopping apparatus that allows for variability in both velocity and beam spot size by modifying the physical characteristics or geometry of the beam chopper apparatus. The present specification also discloses a beam chopping apparatus which provides a vertically moving beam spot with substantially constant size and velocity to allow for substantially equal illumination of the target. In addition, the present specification is a beam chopping apparatus that is lightweight and does not cause an X-ray source assembly employing the beam chopper to become heavy and difficult to deploy. | 06-05-2014 |
Lawrence A. Kaminski, White Lake, MI US
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20130217536 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXECUTING AN ASYNCHRONOUS CLUTCH-TO-CLUTCH SHIFT IN A HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A hybrid transmission includes first and second electric machines. A method for operating the hybrid transmission in response to a command to execute a shift from an initial continuously variable mode to a target continuously variable mode includes increasing torque of an oncoming clutch associated with operating in the target continuously variable mode and correspondingly decreasing a torque of an off-going clutch associated with operating in the initial continuously variable mode. Upon deactivation of the off-going clutch, torque outputs of the first and second electric machines and the torque of the oncoming clutch are controlled to synchronize the oncoming clutch. Upon synchronization of the oncoming clutch, the torque for the oncoming clutch is increased and the transmission is operated in the target continuously variable mode. | 08-22-2013 |
Mark Kaminski, Tucson, AZ US
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20110096533 | REFRACTIVE OPTICS TO PROVIDE UNIFORM ILLUMINATION IN A DISPLAY CASE - A lighting assembly for illuminating a display case, where the lighting assembly is mounted to a display case and includes a visibility envelop within which an onlooker of the display case cannot see. The lighting assembly includes an elongated frame provisioned to receive modular inserts and at least one modular insert operatively connected to the elongated frame. The at least one modular insert includes a light module, where the light module includes an optical lens and a light source. The optical lens is disposed over and/or around the light source and is disposed exclusively within the visibility envelope. The optical lens is fashioned to control light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection. | 04-28-2011 |
Mark Kaminski, Tuscon, AZ US
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20110096551 | SONIC WELDED OPTIC ASSEMBLY - An optic assembly includes a light source, a reflector to reflect light emitted by the light source, and an optical lens disposed over and/or around the light source. The optical lens is configured to direct light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection. | 04-28-2011 |
Mark E. Kaminski, Cleveland, OH US
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20140198507 | COMPACT LIGHT-MIXING LED LIGHT ENGINE AND WHITE LED LAMP WITH NARROW BEAM AND HIGH CRI USING SAME - A directional lamp comprises a light source, a beam forming optical system configured to form light from the light source into a light beam, and a light mixing diffuser arranged to diffuse the light beam. The light source, beam forming optical system, and light mixing diffuser are secured together as a unitary lamp. The beam forming optical system includes: a collecting reflector having an entrance aperture receiving light from the light source and an exit aperture that is larger than the entrance aperture, and a lens disposed at the exit aperture of the collecting reflector, the light source being positioned along an optical axis of the beam forming optical system at a distance from the lens that is within plus or minus ten percent of a focal length of the lens. | 07-17-2014 |
Mark E. Kaminski, Beachwood, OH US
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20110170289 | COMPACT LIGHT-MIXING LED LIGHT ENGINE AND WHITE LED LAMP WITH NARROW BEAM AND HIGH CRI USING SAME - A directional lamp comprises a light source, a beam forming optical system configured to form light from the light source into a light beam, and a light mixing diffuser arranged to diffuse the light beam. The light source, beam forming optical system, and light mixing diffuser are secured together as a unitary lamp. The beam forming optical system includes: a collecting reflector having an entrance aperture receiving light from the light source and an exit aperture that is larger than the entrance aperture, and a lens disposed at the exit aperture of the collecting reflector, the light source being positioned along an optical axis of the beam forming optical system at a distance from the lens that is within plus or minus ten percent of a focal length of the lens. | 07-14-2011 |
20120044682 | COMPACT LED LIGHT ENGINE WITH REFLECTOR CUPS AND HIGHLY DIRECTIONAL LAMPS USING SAME - A light engine comprises a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices arranged in a plane and a corresponding plurality of reflector cups wherein each LED device is disposed in a corresponding reflector cup and wherein the light engine does not include either a diffuser or a light mixing cavity. A directional lamp comprises the aforesaid light engine and an imaging lens arranged to generate an image of the light engine at about infinity. The directional lamp may further include a collecting reflector (for example, a conical, parabolic, or compound parabolic reflector) extending between a relatively narrower entrance aperture at which the light engine is disposed and a relatively wider exit aperture at which the imaging lens is disposed. The imaging lens may be arranged to generate a defocused image of the light engine at about infinity to soften the beam edge. | 02-23-2012 |
Mark Edward Kaminski, Beachwood, OH US
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20130201722 | OPTICAL SYSTEM AND LIGHTING DEVICE COMPRISED THEREOF - The present disclosure describes embodiments of an optical system for use in a lighting device, e.g., replacements for MR/PAR/R directional lamps. In one embodiment, the optical system comprises optical elements (e.g., a lens element) with features that form light from a light source into a light beam. In one embodiment, the optical elements have a plurality of focus points, which do not all converge to a single focus point proximate the light source. Rather one or more of the focus points are spaced apart from the light source so the collective configuration of focus points causes the light beam to exhibit favorable characteristics. | 08-08-2013 |
Mark Edward Kaminski, Tucson, AZ US
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20110228519 | LIGHTED DISPLAY CASE HAVING REDUCED GLARE - A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case. | 09-22-2011 |
Mia Kaminski, San Ramon, CA US
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20130233334 | Hair Volumizing Accessory - A hair volumizing device is disclosed which creates a horizontal or vertical lift to the hair adding volume to any style. The device is positioned underneath the hair and features colors which camouflage with the hair so that the device cannot easily be seen by others. The device features a hook and loop fastener attachment mechanism on the top and bottom side of the device that grasp the hair and hold the device in its desired position. The hook and loop fastener mechanism allows the device to be inserted and removed without damaging and removing the hair. | 09-12-2013 |
Michael Kaminski, Thompson, ND US
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20090108845 | SYSTEM FOR SEISMIC DETECTION AND ANALYSIS - A system and method for detecting and processing electromagnetic signals from seismic activity, wherein the system and method includes an antenna configured to receive electromagnetic signals. The antenna includes a coiled electrical conduit having a length equal to about the diameter of the Earth. The antenna also includes a plurality of center taps disposed about critical resonant frequencies of a compound or element. The system and method also includes a signal processing module in communication with the antenna and configured to receive and process electromagnetic signals. The system and method further includes a impulse generation device configured to generate seismic activity. Furthermore, the system and method includes a control module in communication with the signal processing module and the impulse generation module and configured to provide instruction signals to each. | 04-30-2009 |
Michael Kaminski, Lockport, IL US
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20080274202 | Compositions and Method for Brain Specific Targeted Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - Disclosed are methods and compositions for delivering a therapeutic agent to target organs or tissues, such as brain. The methods and compositions use bone marrow stem cells, monocytes, macrophages or microglial cells to deliver the therapeutic agent associated with nanoparticles to the target organ or tissue. | 11-06-2008 |
Michael D. Kaminski, Lockport, IL US
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20100130398 | METHOD OF DECONTAMINATING A POROUS SURFACE CONTAMINATED WITH CESIUM - A method of decontaminating porous surfaces contaminated with water soluble radionuclides by contacting the contaminated porous surfaces with an ionic solution capable of solubilizing radionuclides present in the porous surfaces followed by contacting the solubilized radionuclides with a gel containing a radionuclide chelator to bind the radionuclides to the gel, and physically removing the gel from the porous surfaces. A dry mix is also disclosed of a cross-linked ionic polymer salt, a linear ionic polymer salt, a radionuclide chelator, and a gel formation controller present in the range of from 0% to about 40% by weight of the dry mix, wherein the ionic polymer salts are granular and the non cross-linked ionic polymer salt is present as a minor constituent. | 05-27-2010 |
20130017613 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTION OF STRONTIUM FROM URINEAANM KAMINSKI; Michael D.AACI LockportAAST ILAACO USAAGP KAMINSKI; Michael D. Lockport IL USAANM MERTZ; Carol J.AACI Downers GroveAAST ILAACO USAAGP MERTZ; Carol J. Downers Grove IL USAANM SHKROB; Ilya A.AACI ChicagoAAST ILAACO USAAGP SHKROB; Ilya A. Chicago IL USAANM DIETZ; Mark L.AACI EvanstonAAST ILAACO USAAGP DIETZ; Mark L. Evanston IL USAANM HAWKINS; Cory A.AACI ShorewoodAAST WIAACO USAAGP HAWKINS; Cory A. Shorewood WI US - The present invention provides an apparatus and rapid methods for extracting strontium ions from urine to provide a concentrated and purified strontium-90 extract suitable for scintillation measurements. The methods remove organic compounds, pigments, and alkali metal ions that can interfere with quantitative determination of strontium-90 in urine. A method of the invention comprises acidifying urine and removing organic pigments therefrom, loading a known quantity of so-treated urine onto a diphosphonic acid-based ion-exchange resin; flowing aqueous methanesulfonic acid through the diphosphonic acid-based ion-exchange resin to elute alkali metal ions therefrom; eluting strontium ions off of the diphosphonic acid-based resin and on to a strontium extraction chromatographic resin with a concentrated aqueous nitric acid solution; subsequently flowing water or a dilute acid stripping solution through the strontium extraction resin to strip the strontium from the strontium extraction resin; and collecting the strontium-containing stripping solution eluting from the strontium extraction resin. | 01-17-2013 |
20130231270 | Superabsorbing Gel for Actinide, Lanthanide, and Fission Product Decontamination - The present invention provides an aqueous gel composition for removing actinide ions, lanthanide ions, fission product ions, or a combination thereof from a porous surface contaminated therewith. The composition comprises a polymer mixture comprising a gel forming cross-linked polymer and a linear polymer. The linear polymer is present at a concentration that is less than the concentration of the cross-linked polymer. The polymer mixture is at least about 95% hydrated with an aqueous solution comprising about 0.1 to about 3 percent by weight (wt %) of a multi-dentate organic acid chelating agent, and about 0.02 to about 0.4 molar (M) carbonate salt, to form a gel. When applied to a porous surface contaminated with actinide ions, lanthanide ions, and/or other fission product ions, the aqueous gel absorbs contaminating ions from the surface. | 09-05-2013 |
20150038387 | SUPERABSORBING GEL FOR ACTINIDE, LANTHANIDE, AND FISSION PRODUCT DECONTAMINATION - The present invention provides an aqueous gel composition for removing actinide ions, lanthanide ions, fission product ions, or a combination thereof from a porous surface contaminated therewith. The composition comprises a polymer mixture comprising a gel forming cross-linked polymer and a linear polymer. The linear polymer is present at a concentration that is less than the concentration of the cross-linked polymer. The polymer mixture is at least about 95% hydrated with an aqueous solution comprising about 0.1 to about 3 percent by weight (wt %) of a multi-dentate organic acid chelating agent, and about 0.02 to about 0.6 molar (M) carbonate salt, to form a gel. When applied to a porous surface contaminated with actinide ions, lanthanide ions, and/or other fission product ions, the aqueous gel absorbs contaminating ions from the surface. | 02-05-2015 |
Michael G. Kaminski, San Jose, CA US
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20140033645 | Apparatus For Inflating And Sealing Packing Cushions Employing Film Recognition Controller - An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions utilizes a controller adapted for acquiring information from preconfigured film material and automatically setting one or more operation parameters suitable for inflating and sealing the film. The controller can avoid or limit the need for user input, thus simplifying use of the apparatus. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael J. Kaminski, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140236818 | INTEGRATED BILL PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An integrated bill presentment and payment system and an associated method are disclosed which can accomplish the entire process of bill presentment and payment directly with billers, customers, and their respective financial institutions, but which are also capable of interfacing with independent biller service providers, independent customer service providers, independent consolidators, and/or independent payment providers. The integrated bill presentment and payment system and method of the present invention can link directly to billers and customers, and can also access and distribute billing information from third party biller service providers or consolidators and participate in the distribution of the billing information to customers through third party customer service providers and consolidators. The integrated bill presentment and payment system and method of the present invention can make payments on behalf of customers itself, and can also forward payment instructions to third party payment providers if required. | 08-21-2014 |
Michael J. Kaminski, Manchester, CT US
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20090188924 | Overflow collection container for containing vehicle fluids - A device of the type capable of collecting and retaining multiple expelled vehicle fluids in the event that they are expelled from their engineered location in order to prohibit their release into the environment and for proper later disposal | 07-30-2009 |
Michael Victor Kaminski, Elyria, OH US
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20110067394 | THERMO-MAGNETIC ACTUATOR - A thermo-magnetic actuator includes operative components, preferably in a sealed container, from which a rotatable or translatable shaft extends. The shaft is driven by supplying electrical power to a heater in a closed chamber containing a working fluid that expands upon being heated. The expansion of the fluid drives a piston that, in turn, slides a rack coupled to the shaft. A ferromagnetic target is connected to the rack and attracted by a magnetic field produced by an electromagnet that receives electrical power from the same source as the heater. The attraction of the target causes an end of the target to latch magnetically and mechanically and to open an electrical switch, disconnecting current flow to the heater, without disturbing current flow to the electromagnet. The target is released and the rack and target return to their original positions upon termination of current flow to the electromagnet. | 03-24-2011 |
Mitchell V. Kaminski, Niles, IL US
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20110168191 | SLIPPER-LIKE DEVICE TO PREVENT OR HELP HEAL PRESSURE ULCERS OF THE FOOT - Described is a foot garment device to prevent or help prevent or heal pressure ulcers of the foot. The foot garment device comprises: a bumper for positioning around and below an ankle of an individual, and one or more upper adjustable flap and one or more lower adjustable flaps for removably securing the foot garment to a foot of the individual, wherein the bumper comprises a hollow sleeve for receiving padding therein. Also described is a method for securing such a foot garment device to the foot of an the individual. | 07-14-2011 |
Naftali Kaminski, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110212473 | MMP ACTIVATION PEPTIDE DETECTION IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A method is provided along with related reagent kits for aiding the diagnosis of IPF or other interstitial lung diseases, as well as for potential monitoring of disease progression or therapeutic response to treatment. | 09-01-2011 |
20120035067 | Marker Panels For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis And Evaluation - The present invention relates to the discovery that of a panel of serum or plasma markers may be used to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (“IPF”) and distinguish this condition from other lung ailments. It further relates to the identification of markers associated with IPF disease progression. | 02-09-2012 |
20120045395 | MicroRNAs In Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - The present invention relates to the discovery that certain microRNAs are differentially expressed in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. The present invention provides for diagnostic methods, therapeutic methods, and kits related to these differentially expressed microRNAs. | 02-23-2012 |
20140335547 | Marker Panels For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis And Evaluation - The present invention relates to the discovery that of a panel of serum or plasma markers may be used to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (“IPF”) and distinguish this condition from other lung ailments. It further relates to the identification of markers associated with IPF disease progression. | 11-13-2014 |
Patryk Kaminski, Austin, TX US
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20100211756 | System and Method for NUMA-Aware Heap Memory Management - A system and method for allocating memory to multi-threaded programs on a Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) computer system using a NUMA-aware memory heap manager is disclosed. In embodiments, a NUMA-aware memory heap manager may attempt to maximize the locality of memory allocations in a NUMA system by allocating memory blocks that are near, or on the same node, as the thread that requested the memory allocation. A heap manager may keep track of each memory block's location and satisfy allocation requests by determining an allocation node dependent, at least in part, on its locality to that of the requesting thread. When possible, a heap manger may attempt to allocate memory on the same node as the requesting thread. The heap manager may be non-application-specific, may employ multiple levels of free block caching, and/or may employ various listings that associate given memory blocks with each NUMA node. | 08-19-2010 |
20110161619 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS IMPLEMENTING NON-SHARED PAGE TABLES FOR SHARING MEMORY RESOURCES MANAGED BY A MAIN OPERATING SYSTEM WITH ACCELERATOR DEVICES - Systems and methods are provided that utilize non-shared page tables to allow an accelerator device to share physical memory of a computer system that is managed by and operates under control of an operating system. The computer system can include a multi-core central processor unit. The accelerator device can be, for example, an isolated core processor device of the multi-core central processor unit that is sequestered for use independently of the operating system, or an external device that is communicatively coupled to the computer system. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS IMPLEMENTING SHARED PAGE TABLES FOR SHARING MEMORY RESOURCES MANAGED BY A MAIN OPERATING SYSTEM WITH ACCELERATOR DEVICES - Systems and methods are provided that utilize shared page tables to allow an accelerator device to share physical memory of a computer system that is managed by and operates under control of an operating system. The computer system can include a multi-core central processor unit. The accelerator device can be, for example, an isolated core processor device of the multi-core central processor unit that is sequestered for use independently of the operating system, or an external device that is communicatively coupled to the computer system. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161955 | HYPERVISOR ISOLATION OF PROCESSOR CORES - Techniques for utilizing processor cores include sequestering processor cores for use independently from an operating system. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a method includes executing an operating system on a first subset of cores including one or more cores of a plurality of cores of a computer system. The operating system executes as a guest under control of a virtual machine monitor. The method includes executing work for an application on a second subset of cores including one or more cores of the plurality of cores. The first and second subsets of cores are mutually exclusive and the second subset of cores is not visible to the operating system. In at least one embodiment, the method includes sequestering the second subset of cores from the operating system. | 06-30-2011 |
20120291040 | AUTOMATIC LOAD BALANCING FOR HETEROGENEOUS CORES - A system and method for efficient automatic scheduling of the execution of work units between multiple heterogeneous processor cores. A processing node includes a first processor core with a general-purpose micro-architecture and a second processor core with a single instruction multiple data micro-architecture. A computer program comprises one or more compute kernels, or function calls. A compiler computes pre-runtime information of the given function call. A runtime scheduler produces one or more work units by matching each of the one or more kernels with an associated record of data. The scheduler assigns work units either to the first or to the second processor core based at least in part on the computed pre-runtime information. In addition, the scheduler is able to change an original assignment for a waiting work unit based on dynamic runtime behavior of other work units corresponding to a same kernel as the waiting work unit. | 11-15-2012 |
20120297163 | AUTOMATIC KERNEL MIGRATION FOR HETEROGENEOUS CORES - A system and method for automatically migrating the execution of work units between multiple heterogeneous cores. A computing system includes a first processor core with a single instruction multiple data micro-architecture and a second processor core with a general-purpose micro-architecture. A compiler predicts execution of a function call in a program migrates at a given location to a different processor core. The compiler creates a data structure to support moving live values associated with the execution of the function call at the given location. An operating system (OS) scheduler schedules at least code before the given location in program order to the first processor core. In response to receiving an indication that a condition for migration is satisfied, the OS scheduler moves the live values to a location indicated by the data structure for access by the second processor core and schedules code after the given location to the second processor core. | 11-22-2012 |
20120331278 | BRANCH REMOVAL BY DATA SHUFFLING - A system and method for automatically optimizing parallel execution of multiple work units in a processor by reducing a number of branch instructions. A computing system includes a first processor core with a general-purpose micro-architecture and a second processor core with a same instruction multiple data (SIMD) micro-architecture. A compiler detects and evaluates branches within function calls with one or more records of data used to determine one or more outcomes. Multiple compute sub-kernels are generated, each comprising code from the function corresponding to a unique outcome of the branch. Multiple work units are produced by assigning one or more records of data corresponding to a given outcome of the branch to one of the multiple compute sub-kernels associated with the given outcome. The branch is removed. An operating system scheduler schedules each of the one or more compute sub-kernels to the first processor core or to the second processor core. | 12-27-2012 |
20140047079 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMULATING A DESIRED NETWORK CONFIGURATION IN A CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for configuring a computing system, such as a cloud computing system. A method includes selecting a cluster of nodes for the computing system from a plurality of available nodes coupled to a communication network based on a comparison of a communication network configuration of an emulated node cluster and an actual communication network configuration of the plurality of available nodes. The method further includes modifying a network configuration of at least one node of a cluster of nodes to modify network performance of the at least one node on a communication network coupled to the cluster of nodes. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047084 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING A HARDWARE CONFIGURATION OF A CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for configuring a computing system, such as a cloud computing system. A method includes determining, based on a shared execution of a workload by a cluster of nodes of the computing system, that at least one node of the cluster of nodes operated at less than a threshold operating capacity during the shared execution of the workload. The method further includes selecting a modified hardware configuration of the cluster of nodes based on the determining such that the cluster of nodes with the modified hardware configuration has at least one of a reduced computing capacity and a reduced storage capacity. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047095 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TUNING A CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for configuring a computing system, such as a cloud computing system. A method includes initiating a plurality of executions of a workload on a cluster of nodes based on a plurality of different sets of configuration parameters. The configuration parameters include at least one of an operational parameter of a workload container, a boot-time parameter of at least one node, and a hardware configuration parameter of at least one node. A set of configuration parameters is selected for the cluster of nodes from the plurality of different sets of configuration parameters based on a comparison of at least one performance characteristic of the cluster of nodes monitored during each execution of the workload and at least one desired performance characteristic. The workload is provided to the cluster of nodes for execution. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047227 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING BOOT-TIME PARAMETERS OF NODES OF A CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for configuring a computing system, such as a cloud computing system. A method includes providing a user interface comprising selectable boot-time configuration data and selecting, based on at least one user selection of the boot-time configuration data, a boot-time configuration for at least one node of a cluster of nodes of the computing system. The method further includes configuring the at least one node of the cluster of nodes with the selected boot-time configuration to modify at least one boot-time parameter of the at least one node. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH A SYNTHETIC TEST WORKLOAD - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for configuring a computing system, such as a cloud computing system. A method includes selecting, based on a user selection received via a user interface, a workload for execution on a cluster of nodes of the computing system. The workload is selected from a plurality of available workloads including an actual workload and a synthetic test workload. The method further includes configuring the cluster of nodes of the computing system to execute the selected workload such that processing of the selected workload is distributed across the cluster of nodes. The synthetic test workload may be generated by a code synthesizer based on a set of user-defined workload parameters provided via a user interface that identify execution characteristics of the synthetic test workload. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047341 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure relates to a method, system, and apparatus for configuring a computing system, such as a cloud computing system. A method includes, based on user selections received via a user interface, configuring a cluster of nodes by selecting the cluster of nodes from a plurality of available nodes, selecting a workload container module from a plurality of available workload container modules for operation on each node of the selected cluster of nodes, and selecting a workload for execution with the workload container on the cluster of nodes. Each node of the cluster of nodes includes at least one processing device and memory, and the cluster of nodes is operative to share processing of a workload. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047342 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALLOCATING A CLUSTER OF NODES FOR A CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM BASED ON HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICS - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for configuring a computing system, such as a cloud computing system. A method includes initiating a hardware performance assessment test on a group of available nodes to obtain actual hardware performance characteristics of the group of available nodes. The method further includes selecting a subset of nodes for the computing system from the group of available nodes based on a comparison of the actual hardware performance characteristics of the group of available nodes and desired hardware performance characteristics. | 02-13-2014 |
20140333638 | POWER-EFFICIENT NESTED MAP-REDUCE EXECUTION ON A CLOUD OF HETEROGENEOUS ACCELERATED PROCESSING UNITS - An approach and a method for efficient execution of nested map-reduce framework workloads to take advantage of the combined execution of central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs) and lower latency of data access in accelerated processing units (APUs) is described. In embodiments, metrics are generated to determine whether a map or reduce function is more efficiently processed on a CPU or a GPU. A first metric is based on ratio of a number of branch instructions to a number of non-branch instructions, and a second metric is based on the comparison of execution times on each of the CPU and the GPU. Selecting execution of map and reduce functions based on the first and second metrics result in accelerated computations. Some embodiments include scheduling pipelined executions of functions on the CPU and functions on the GPU concurrently to achieve power-efficient nested map reduce framework execution. | 11-13-2014 |
20140344489 | VARIABLE-SIZED BUFFERS MAPPED TO HARDWARE REGISTERS - An interface includes a first hardware register field to store respective chunks of a command directed to a device and respective chunks of a response to the command from the device. The interface also includes a second hardware register field to store a size of the command and a size of the response. The first and second hardware register fields are accessible by the device and by a processor external to the device that generates the command, in response to memory not being available to buffer the command and the response. | 11-20-2014 |
20140372782 | COMBINED DYNAMIC AND STATIC POWER AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION ON DATA CENTERS - Various datacenter or other computing center control apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of computing is provided that includes defining plural processor performance bins where each processor performance bin has a processor performance state. At least one processor is assigned to each of the plural processor performance bins. Processor performance metrics of at least one of the processors are monitored while the at least one of the processors executes an incoming task. Processor power is modeled based on the monitored performance metrics. Future incoming tasks are assigned to one of the processor performance bins based on the modeled processor power. | 12-18-2014 |
Paul R. Kaminski, St. Clair Shores, MI US
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20090295681 | Virtual Image System for Windshields - A virtual image system for windshields that permits an image source to reflect off the windshield so that a virtual image, free of ghost image, is visible to the driver. Either a matte black material is applied to a windshield glass pane at any of the outer glass pane windshield surfaces | 12-03-2009 |
Perry Kaminski, Stehekin, WA US
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20080262358 | THERMALLY ENHANCED PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT - A system and method for removing unwanted heat generated by a piezoelectric element of an ultrasound transducer. Some implementations have high thermal conductivity (HTC) material placed adjacent to the piezoelectric element. The HTC material can be thermally coupled to one or more heat sinks. Use of HTC material in conjunction with these piezoelectric element surfaces is managed to avoid degradation of propagating acoustic energy. Use of the HTC material in conjunction with heat sinks allows for creation of thermal paths away from the piezoelectric element. Active cooling of the heat sinks with water or air can further draw heat from the piezoelectric element. Further implementations form a composite matrix of thermally conductive material or interleave thermally conductive layers with piezoelectric material. | 10-23-2008 |
Perry W. Kaminski, Stehekin, WA US
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20130211436 | TREATMENT OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA UTILIZING ULTRASOUND - A noninvasive or minimally invasive treatment of cardiac arrhythmia such as supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, specifically atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, by treating the tissue with heat produced by ultrasound, including High Intensity Focused Ultrasound or HIFU. A transducer inside the body emits a pulse to assist in focusing the HIFU pulse at the proper location to treat the desired tissue. | 08-15-2013 |
Perry W. Kaminski, Mukilteo, WA US
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20110230793 | Treatment of Alopecia with ultrasound - A method for the treatment of alopecia and in particular the problem of male-pattern baldness. By application of controlled ultrasound exposures to specific regions in the skin tissue, a physiological response will develop which causes cells in the hair follicle to increase in number, and/or new follicles to form or multiply in response to controlled damage to existing cells, leading to new hair follicles and/or increased shaft thickness in existing hair follicles resulting in more robust hair growth. | 09-22-2011 |
Phillip Henry Kaminski, Manchester, NH US
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20100020515 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING MICRO SOLID STATE DRIVE DEVICES - A method of manufacturing a stacked module is disclosed and in particular a micro solid state device (MSSD). | 01-28-2010 |
Raymond F. Kaminski, Bingham Farms, MI US
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20100121658 | DENTAL CHARTING SYSTEM - A computer-implemented dental charting system includes a computer storing tooth data for at least one patient and a display operable to display the tooth data. The computer is responsive to voice commands, and the display has a periodontal mode and a restorative mode. The display includes an exam overview window illustrating a plurality of tooth images, each tooth image corresponding to a patient tooth location, and an exam focus window. The exam focus window illustrates a magnified view of at least one of the plurality of tooth images, and illustrates data corresponding to the selected tooth location. The exam focus window may be displayed beside the exam overview window, as a floating window on top of the exam overview window, or on a physically separate display from the exam overview window. | 05-13-2010 |
Richard A. Kaminski, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110017016 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AND REMOVING IRON FROM A HEARTH - A system and method for cooling and removing metallic iron and other aggregate from a moving hearth is provided. Cooling may be provided by a secondary cooling system and a spray cooling system in a cooling zone. The secondary cooling system may include an arrangement of coolant tubes for absorbing heat. A flow of nitrogen may be provided through the cooling zone. The spray cooling system may provide evaporative cooling. Aggregate removal may be provided by a magnetic removal system, a plow system, and a sweeper system. The magnetic removal system uses a magnetic device and a moving belt to remove iron materials. The plow system uses a plow to separate and remove aggregate from the moving hearth. The sweeper system may use a vacuum device to pull materials from the moving hearth. | 01-27-2011 |
Robert W. Kaminski, Germantown, MD US
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20080241196 | Artificial invaplex - An artificial invasin complex is prepared from purified or recombinantly prepared invasins and gram negative bacteria lipopolysaccharides. Typically, IpaB is mixed with IpaC to form a IpaB:IpaC complex. This invasin protein complex is then mixed with the lipopolysaccharide to form an artificial invasin complex. Additional bioactive molecules can be incorporated into the complex during manufacture. This artificial invasin complex is similar in function to native Invaplex 24 or Invaplex 50. The artificial invasin complex has superior immunogenicity properties relative to the native complex and can be taylor made. Its method of preparation lends itself to scale up. The artificial invasin complex can facilitate transport of biomolecules, therapeutics and antibiotics across cell membranes in a manner similar to native Shigella Invaplex. | 10-02-2008 |
20100119543 | USE OF SHIGELLA INVAPLEX TO TRANSPORT FUNCTIONAL PROTEINS AND TRANSCRIPTIONALLY ACTIVE NUCLEIC ACIDS ACROSS MAMMALIAN CELL MEMBRANES IN VITRO AND IN VIVO - The in vivo and in vitro use of Invaplex to transport materials, including functional proteins and biologically active nucleic acids, across eukaryotic cell membranes. The eukaryotic cells include a variety of cell types, e.g. insect, reptile, fish, mammal and tumor cells. The suitable materials for transport include biochemicals such as reporter molecules, antibiotics, biopharmaceuticals and carbohydrates including polysaccharides, lipopolysaccharides, polynucleotides, such as DNA and RNA, and glycoproteins and proteins including antigens, enzymes, antibodies, receptors and hormones. In addition, Invaplex enhances the immune response to DNA vaccines and also can function by itself as a vaccine against shigellosis. | 05-13-2010 |
Scott T. Kaminski, San Ramon, CA US
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20130233334 | Hair Volumizing Accessory - A hair volumizing device is disclosed which creates a horizontal or vertical lift to the hair adding volume to any style. The device is positioned underneath the hair and features colors which camouflage with the hair so that the device cannot easily be seen by others. The device features a hook and loop fastener attachment mechanism on the top and bottom side of the device that grasp the hair and hold the device in its desired position. The hook and loop fastener mechanism allows the device to be inserted and removed without damaging and removing the hair. | 09-12-2013 |
Stephen H. Kaminski, Newbury Park, CA US
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20080314417 | MOVABLE SINK PARTS WASHER - The present disclosure relates generally to a movable aqueous- and solvent-based parts washer used to wash grease, oil, dirt, and other debris from mechanical parts using an cleaning solution, and more particularly, to a parts washer with a movable sink and movable lid pivotally connected to a hollow housing for facilitating the access within the housing for the replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. The third-generation washer is made of molded reinforced polymer in a shell configuration around a tilting reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected below the sink to retract the pump during change operations of the cleaning solution reservoir. The device includes a molded sink with basin and reinforced pan with an interface to control the release of fumes between the sink and the pivoting lid. The parts washer also includes built-in light is placed in proximity to the work area on the underside of the lid for illumination during washing operations, a support frame for the sink for improved stability of the apparatus, and a latching mechanism equipped with a low fusible link for optimal fire protection response of the thermal fusible. | 12-25-2008 |
Stephen Henry Kaminski, Roseville, MI US
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20110016939 | DIE CONDITION DETECTION | 01-27-2011 |
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Teresa C. Kaminski, Magnolia, TX US
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20080209710 | Well Screen Fabrication - Well screen fabrication. A method of fabricating a well screen includes the steps of: providing a filter portion having an inner dimension, and then increasing the inner dimension, the providing and increasing steps being performed prior to installing the well screen in a wellbore. Another method of fabricating a well screen includes the steps of: providing a base pipe having an outer dimension, providing a filter portion having an inner dimension less than or equal to the outer dimension, then increasing the inner dimension to greater than or equal to the outer dimension, and then decreasing the inner dimension. Another method of fabricating a well screen includes the steps of: providing a base pipe having an outer dimension, providing a filter portion having an inner dimension, and then providing an interference fit between the inner and outer dimensions. | 09-04-2008 |
Thomas Kaminski, Lawrenceville, NJ US
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20140026190 | MOBILE APPLICATION FOR ACCESSING A SHAREPOINT.RTM. SERVER - A method of and a mobile processing device for accessing a web application platform. The method includes installing an application configured to access a server hosting the web application platform, configuring the application, wherein configuring comprises generating at least one of a data capture list and a data lookup list available to the application, transferring authentication information to the server, receiving an indication of which application configurations the application is permitted to access based upon the authentication information, and displaying a set of one or more icons related to the application configurations the application is permitted to access. The mobile processing device includes various hardware components for performing the method. | 01-23-2014 |
20140172834 | PROVIDING PREMIUM ACCESS TO AGGREGATED DATA SETS - A method and system for providing access to aggregated data sets. The method includes organizing a plurality of data sets into an aggregated data set, providing access to at least a portion of the aggregated data set based upon a subscription level associated with a user, receiving a search query from the user to search the aggregated data, determining which portions of the aggregated data set the user can access based upon the subscription level of the user, filtering a set of search results based upon the determination of which portions of the aggregated data set the user can access, and returning the filtered search results to the user. The system includes various components for performing the method. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172835 | DATA RELIABILITY THROUGH CROWD SOURCING - A method and system for improving aggregated data sets through crowd sourcing. The method includes organizing a plurality of data sets into an aggregated data set, providing search access to at least a portion of the aggregated data set based upon a subscription level associated with a user, and returning results to the user. Organizing the plurality of data sets into an aggregated data set includes receiving data from a plurality of sources, parsing the data, translating the parsed data into its native format and content, tagging the parsed data with attributes detailing how the data is entered, wherein the attributes comprise geographic location information, and mapping the translated data into a plurality of database tables within the aggregated data set. The system includes various components for performing the method. | 06-19-2014 |
Timothy J. Kaminski, Atwater, OH US
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20100232093 | Mobile Power Supply - A cord-connected mobile power supply which consists of a transformer for converting 480-volt power to 240-volt power and 120-volt power, a distribution panel means for providing over current protection to branch circuits, which have ground fault interrupter receptacles for connection of utilization equipment, which can be modified to accommodate different equipment requirements or GFI protection of branch circuits, and which has a transporting means consists of an adapted narrow L-shaped dolly frame with an extended platform having two wheels and handle. | 09-16-2010 |
Todo Kaminski, Plymouth, WI US
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20090272309 | WATERCRAFT ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a watercraft attachment device for joining two watercrafts comprising: a pair of parallel tubes, where said parallel tubes are substantially parallel to the watercrafts; a pair of perpendicular tubes, where said perpendicular tubes are substantially perpendicular to the two parallel tubes and adjoin the parallel tubes; four abutting corners, where the four abutting corners are formed by the intersecting tubes; a plurality of hook attachments extending from the each corner, where said hook attachments extend over a lip of each cockpit within the watercrafts to connect the watercrafts to the watercraft attachment device; and at least one tension cord extending from each corner, where said tensioning cords tighten the hook attachments to secure the watercraft attachment device in place. | 11-05-2009 |