Keith, US
Brent Hamilton Keith, Jefferson, NC US
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20120275141 | PORTABLE LIGHT WITH CENTER PULL SUCTION CUP AND METHOD OF USE - A portable light assembly for projecting light through a substrate, the assembly including a housing, a center pull vacuum sealable mechanism integrated into the housing, the vacuum sealable mechanism configured to removably engage the substrate, and a plurality of light sources positioned within the housing and adjacent a perimeter of the vacuum sealable mechanism, and functions to project light through the substrate or away from substrate. | 11-01-2012 |
Brian Scott Keith, Mountain Brook, AL US
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20080271947 | Hopboard roof platform - A platform including an upper deck and a lower deck longer than the upper deck, both being constructed of a light-weight sturdy material. Angular material comprises the framework of the decks. The decks are hinged together at the forward edge of the platform, which comes in contact with the roof. Male-female sleeves are attached to the inner parts of the sides and support pieces of both decks to provide support. The sleeves adjust so the platform can accommodate varying roof pitches. The bottom surface of the lower deck is covered in non-skid material to provide adhesion to the roof. The forward edge of the lower deck has extensions with holes so the platform can be secured to the roof with screws or nails. | 11-06-2008 |
Carl A. Keith, Bruce, WI US
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20110017482 | Roller Technology - A roller that is particularly useful for use with golf course greens. The roller has a base having front, rear and opposing sides, the base having a frame and a deck disposed on the frame. An operator seat is disposed on a base deck and fixedly oriented toward the front of the roller. Operator controls are disposed in front of the seat. The roller has a driven roller which normally rolls substantially in the front and rear directions. The driven roller is cylindrical and rotates about an elongated axis which is oriented substantially normally side to side with respect to the roller. The driven roller is disposed behind the seat. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017848 | Sprayer technology - A sprayer that is particularly useful for golf course turf. The sprayer includes a vehicle, a sprayer connected to the vehicle, and an electric power system for moving the vehicle and for operating the sprayer. The sprayer includes a liquid material storage connected to the vehicle, a spray assembly communicatively connected to the liquid material storage, and a spray boom communicatively connected to the vehicle and to the distribution system for applying a spray to a predetermined location or area proximate the vehicle, The spray assembly includes a pumping system communicatively connected to the electric power system and to the liquid material storage. The spray assembly also has a filtering system communicatively connected to the liquid material storage the spray assembly also has a distribution system communicatively connected to the liquid material storage for controlling and selectively moving liquid material in at least a pair of direction. The electric power system includes at least one battery, at least one electric motor connected to the battery, to the vehicle for moving the vehicle, and to at least one pump for supplying liquid material to the sprayer. | 01-27-2011 |
Chad Keith, St. Louis, MO US
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20090132438 | PARCEL CARRIER BILLING SERVICE - A parcel carrier billing service includes a mobile unit for processing received parcels. Shipment parameters are received and used in calculating a postage that is assessed to a user account. The user account may be for a service provider network account that provides multimedia content such as Internet protocol based television services or broadband services. Notifications to the shipping party and recipient of the parcel may be sent upon receiving the parcel by the service and upon delivery of the parcel. Notifications may be sent via email, text message, or instant message chat sessions, as examples. | 05-21-2009 |
20100169213 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DEPOSITING VALUE-BEARING INSTRUMENTS IN A FINANCIAL ACCOUNT, AND PRODUCTS THEREBY - Methods, systems and products thereby for depositing a value-bearing instrument in a financial account remotely from a financial institution are disclosed. The system may include a processor configured to receive an electronic image of the value-bearing instrument, determine a user's financial account information, and transmit the electronic image or a replica thereof to a financial institution for processing. The products include computer readable mediums for providing instructions to cause the processor to perform the operations above. As such, the methods, systems and products embodied in the present disclosure allow a user to deposit value-bearing instruments without traveling to their financial institution, and allow financial institutions to reduce in-person transactions and associated personnel costs while receiving timely deposits into their asset management control. | 07-01-2010 |
Chad C. Keith, Redmond, WA US
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20130227713 | METHOD FOR ENCRYPTING AND EMBEDDING INFORMATION IN A URL FOR CONTENT DELIVERY - A method for accessing a remote network includes identifying a content server associated with the remote network, generating a uniform resource locator, embedding additional data in the uniform resource locator, encrypting the uniform resource locator, and accessing a server in the remote network identified by the uniform resource locator. The method further includes wherein the additional data comprises authentication data, a delivery session identification, a time stamp, or comprises subscriber identification data. The URL may provide access to the content server for a time period indicated by the time stamp. The method includes wherein at least the subscriber identification data prevents unauthorized sharing of the URL. | 08-29-2013 |
20140040461 | METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY GENERATING CONTENT FOR MESSAGES - A method for inserting content through a service delivery hub includes the steps of designating a set of tags to be made available through an API, providing the API for use by third parties; intercepting a communication from the third party; interrogating the communication for a data tag, substituting content for the data tag and delivering the communication to an intended recipient. The method may further include that the content substituted for the data tag is dependent upon a parameter such as the MSISDN. | 02-06-2014 |
Chad C. Keith, St. Louis, MO US
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20090307719 | Configurable Access Lists for On-Demand Multimedia Program Identifiers - Program identifiers from an electronic programming guide are added to a wish list. The wish list may be created automatically from user preferences or from manual user selections. In some embodiments, the wish list is available from different platforms including set-top boxes, personal computers, and mobile telephones. Users are not required to scroll through an entire list of available on-demand movie titles, for example, to choose those that may later be selected for viewing. Instead, a user may scroll through an entire list once and move any items of interest to a wish list for later consideration. | 12-10-2009 |
Charles G. Keith, Plymouth, MN US
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20140230918 | SELF-OBSTRUCTING FLAMMABLE FLUID CARRYING CONDUIT - The present invention is directed to improved assembly for transporting flammable fluids. In an example, the assembly comprises a conduit, a liner, and a core. The liner comprises a material that contracts in response to an elevation in temperature. In an example, the liner comprises a material that expands in response to an elevation in temperature. | 08-21-2014 |
Charles H. Keith, Bluffton, SC US
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20090060266 | Methods and Systems for Analyzing Ratiometric Data - Systems and methods for analyzing ratiometric data, e.g., ratiometric image data such as fluorescent image data. | 03-05-2009 |
Charlie Keith, Bozeman, MT US
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20100310120 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING MOVING OBJECTS IN A SCENE - A method and system for tracking moving objects in a scene is described. One embodiment acquires a digital video signal corresponding to the scene; identifies in the digital video signal one or more candidate moving objects; locates at least one candidate moving object in the digital video signal subsequent to identification of the at least one candidate moving object; tracks candidate moving objects that, for at least a predetermined period after they have been identified, continue to be located in the digital video signal; assigns a score to each tracked candidate moving object in accordance with how long after passage of the predetermined period the tracked candidate moving object has continued to be located in the digital video signal; combines the respective scores of the tracked candidate moving objects to obtain an overall score for the scene; and indicates to a user whether the overall score satisfies a predetermined criterion. | 12-09-2010 |
Christopher Keith, New York, NY US
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20100082475 | Auction market with price improvement mechanism - A system for auctioning financial products over a distributed, networked computer system includes a plurality of workstations for entering orders for financial products into the distributed, networked computer system. The orders specify a price for the financial product, a quantity of the financial product and exposure time which the order can remain active. The system also includes a plurality of workstations for entering predefined relative indication and responses to orders for the product. The predefined relative indications specify a willingness to trade. The responses specify a price and quantity. The system includes a server computer coupled to the workstations for entering the orders, predefined relative indications, and the responses, with the server computer executing a server process that for a first one of said orders, determines a match to said first order with the predefined relative indications, responses and contra-side orders during an interval determined by the exposure time specified by said first order. | 04-01-2010 |
20120005066 | PROCEDURAL ORDER PROCESSING - An order en route to a marketplace is delayed so that a procedure can determine whether to generate a spawned order, and the spawned order is sent to a destination for execution essentially contemporaneously with the sending of the en route order to the marketplace. The spawned order can be sent to the same marketplace or a different marketplace than the en route order is sent to. The spawned order provides additional liquidity. | 01-05-2012 |
20130080226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REWARDS AND ONLINE ADVERTISING IN AN ONLINE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the invention are directed to creating an online social environment that allows users to obtain, own, and use one or more tokens whose value is derived from their presence within an online social environment. A user is given a single deal reward token based on the mapping of that token to a deal reward provided to a user. A user must own at least one deal reward tokens linked to a primary prize in order to obtain that prize. A user owning at least one deal reward token linked to a primary prize is given that prize. A user is proved a system for conducting transactions with other users related to their owned deal reward tokens. A single advertising source is associated with each of a user's deal reward tokens. An advertising source is provided the online technical means of sending continuous targeted advertisement material to the user associated with each deal reward token linked to that advertising source. A user is provided a system for displaying the continuous targeted advertisement material provided by the advertising source associated with that user's deal reward token. | 03-28-2013 |
20150066789 | INTERPERSONAL AFFINITY IDENTIFICATION - A person, registered at an affinity system, is associated with characteristics describing him/herself, and with at least one set of characteristics describing other persons of interest to the registered person (“desired match descriptions”). The desired characteristics may include that a person is looking for a characteristic. Some of the characteristics may be provided by an expertise system including expertise ratings and rarity ratings. The expertise system determines a characteristic via its own methodology, such as tests or other verifications. The expertise system can be internal or external to the affinity system, and there can be more than one expertise system. When a person checks-in at a location, physically or virtually, the affinity system identifies persons of mutual interest. If each of the registered persons agrees, they both are enabled to contact each other. | 03-05-2015 |
Cody Keith, Fowler, KS US
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20120075959 | INTERVAL TIMING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an interval timing device and methods of utilizing the same. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a device for timing customized interval exercises, having set workout periods and rest periods, over a predetermined number of intervals and methods of utilizing the same. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an interval timing device comprises a housing, a means for starting the interval timing device, at least one graphical user interface for displaying multimedia content, wherein the at least one graphical user interface comprises an exercise hold timer, a rest timer, and a repetition counter. | 03-29-2012 |
Cynthia H. Keith, Great Falls, VA US
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20120136776 | AUTOMATED QUALITY CONTROL ASSESSMENTS OF DATASETS ASSOCIATED WITH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS - A computer-based system assesses whether documents are accurate and sufficient to support various transactions. In one aspect, a document manifest is provided in connection with quality control results and corresponding reports. The document manifest lists documents that are required for a particular transaction. The list may also be associated with document publication pursuant to the transaction. The document publication aspect allows dataset quality control procedures to be associated with documents published for a transaction. This aspect also allows confirmation that the appropriate version of the published set of documents is or was used for the transaction. | 05-31-2012 |
20140019318 | AUTOMATED QUALITY CONTROL ASSESSMENTS OF DATASETS ASSOCIATED WITH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS - A computer-based system assesses whether documents are accurate and sufficient to support various transactions. In one aspect, a document manifest is provided in connection with quality control results and corresponding reports. The document manifest lists documents that are required for a particular transaction. The list may also be associated with document publication pursuant to the transaction. The document publication aspect allows dataset quality control procedures to be associated with documents published for a transaction. This aspect also allows confirmation that the appropriate version of the published set of documents is or was used for the transaction. | 01-16-2014 |
Daniel J. Keith, Pittsford, VT US
David Keith, Vancouver, WA US
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20080239458 | Transmissive, Optically Addressed, Photosensitive Spatial Light Modulators and Color Display Systems Incorporating Same - An optically addressed, photoconductive spatial light modulator (SLM) operates in a transmissive mode and is capable of modulating a wide spectrum of visible light. There is no pixel structure or native pixel resolution in the SLM. The SLM has no photodiodes and does not rectify. A light projection system ( | 10-02-2008 |
20120074976 | WAFER TESTING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A wafer testing system and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the wafer testing system includes an assembly for releaseably attaching a wafer to a wafer translator and the wafer translator to an interposer by means of separately operable vacuums, or pressure differentials. The assembly includes a wafer translator support ring coupled to the wafer translator, wherein a first flexible material extends from the wafer translator support ring so as to enclose the space between the wafer translator and the interposer so that the space may be evacuated by a first vacuum through one or more first evacuation paths. The assembly can further include a wafer support ring coupled to the wafer and the chuck, wherein a second flexible material extends from wafer support ring so as to enclose the space between the wafer and the wafer translator so that the space may be evacuated by a second vacuum through one or more second evacuation pathways. | 03-29-2012 |
20130314115 | WAFER TESTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A wafer testing system and associated methods of use an manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the wafer testing system includes an assembly for releaseably attaching a wafer to a wafer translator and the wafer translator to an interposer by means of separately operable vacuums, or pressure differentials. The assembly includes a wafer translator support ring coupled to the wafer translator, wherein a first flexible material extends from the wafer translator support ring so as to enclose the space between the wafer translator and the interposer so that the space may be evacuated by a first vacuum through one or more first evacuation paths. The assembly can further include a wafer support ring coupled to the wafer and the chuck, wherein a second flexible material extends from wafer support ring so as to enclose the space between the wafer and the wafer translator so that the space may be evacuated by a second vacuum through one or more second evacuation pathways. | 11-28-2013 |
20150015292 | WAFER TESTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A wafer testing system and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the wafer testing system includes an assembly for releaseably attaching a wafer to a wafer translator and the wafer translator to an interposer by means of separately operable vacuums, or pressure differentials. The assembly includes a wafer translator support ring coupled to the wafer translator, wherein a first flexible material extends from the wafer translator support ring so as to enclose the space between the wafer translator and the interposer so that the space may be evacuated by a first vacuum through one or more first evacuation paths. The assembly can further include a wafer support ring coupled to the wafer and the chuck, wherein a second flexible material extends from wafer support ring so as to enclose the space between the wafer and the wafer translator so that the space may be evacuated by a second vacuum through one or more second evacuation pathways. | 01-15-2015 |
David Keith, Shelbyville, IN US
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20110185680 | ADDING MASS TO SLIDER END STOMPS WITH ULTRASONICS IN A RECLOSABLE PACKAGE - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus wherein extra mass is added to a profile of a slider zipper prior to the ultrasonic or thermal forming of the end stomps. This results in an end stomp of increased size and height, thereby providing a greater resistance to the slider being pulled from the ends of the zipper. | 08-04-2011 |
David J. Keith, Washington, MO US
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20100021561 | SELF-PRESERVED AQUEOUS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The use of borate/amino alcohol/zinc systems to enhance the antimicrobial activity of multi-dose pharmaceutical compositions is described. The compositions do not require a conventional anti-microbial preservative and therefore are referred to as being “self-preserved”. The compositions possess sufficient antimicrobial activity to satisfy the preservative efficacy requirements of the USP for aqueous ophthalmic compositions. | 01-28-2010 |
20100021562 | SELF PRESERVED AQUEOUS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The use of a borate/polyol and zinc system to enhance the antimicrobial activity of multi-dose pharmaceutical compositions is described. The compositions do not require a conventional anti-microbial preservative and therefore are referred to as being ‘self-preserved’. The compositions possess sufficient antimicrobial activity to satisfy the preservative efficacy requirements of the USP for aqueous ophthalmic compositions. | 01-28-2010 |
Dean Edward Keith, Howell, MI US
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20090240714 | Semantic relational database - A semantic relational database has a phrase registry data store of definitions and data handlers that syntactically traverse sentences and report word phrases of relationships defined by the sentences. In some aspects, the database has a sentence data structure in which a sentence refers to another sentence by containing a sentence phrase definition for the other sentence. In other aspects, the database has a sub-sentence data structure that stores sentences as sub-sentences having syntax types specified by a syntax type data structure. A modified relationship is obtained by one sub-sentence being designated to modify another sub-sentence of the same sentence. | 09-24-2009 |
Dennis Keith, Montclair, NJ US
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20090197799 | METHODS FOR PREPARING PURIFIED LIPOTIDES - The present invention relates to crystalline and crystal-like forms of lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention relates to methods of purifying lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the purified form of the lipopeptide and methods of using these compositions. | 08-06-2009 |
20090264340 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING THE ORAL ABSORPTION OF ANTIMICROBIALS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing absorption of antibacterial agents, particularly third generation cephalosporin antibacterial agents, in oral dosage solid and/or suspension forms. Specifically, the composition is comprised of a biopolymer that is preferably swellable and/or mucoadhesive, a antimicrobial agent, and a cationic binding agent contained within the biopolymer such that the binding agent is ionically bound or complexed to at least one member selected from the group consisting of the biopolymer and the antimicrobial agent. | 10-22-2009 |
20100041589 | METHODS FOR PREPARING PURIFIED LIPOPEPTIDES - The present invention relates to crystalline and crystal-like forms of lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention relates to methods of purifying lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the purified form of the lipopeptide and methods of using these compositions. | 02-18-2010 |
20140024577 | METHODS FOR PREPARING PURIFIED LIPOPEPTIDES - The present invention relates to crystalline and crystal-like forms of lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention relates to methods of purifying lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the purified form of the lipopeptide and methods of using these compositions. | 01-23-2014 |
20140087425 | METHODS FOR PREPARING PURIFIED LIPOPEPTIDES - The present invention relates to crystalline and crystal-like forms of lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention relates to methods of purifying lipopeptides, including daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against gram-positive bacteria, including strains that are resistant to conventional antibiotics. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the purified form of the lipopeptide and methods of using these compositions. | 03-27-2014 |
Dennis Albert Keith, Harrison, MI US
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20090240714 | Semantic relational database - A semantic relational database has a phrase registry data store of definitions and data handlers that syntactically traverse sentences and report word phrases of relationships defined by the sentences. In some aspects, the database has a sentence data structure in which a sentence refers to another sentence by containing a sentence phrase definition for the other sentence. In other aspects, the database has a sub-sentence data structure that stores sentences as sub-sentences having syntax types specified by a syntax type data structure. A modified relationship is obtained by one sub-sentence being designated to modify another sub-sentence of the same sentence. | 09-24-2009 |
Donald E. Keith, Mapleton, IL US
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20080314141 | Fluid level measuring gauge - A fluid level measuring gauge for accurately measuring and reading a fluid level in a fluid level access chamber having one or more bends and interior chamfered shoulder zones, the fluid level measuring gauge including an elongate blade having an upper and lower portion where the upper and lower portions of the fluid level measuring gauge are in a constant twist formation for creating a nonwiping motion during insertion of the fluid level measuring gauge into and out of a fluid gauge access chamber, a flat shaped measuring region, including an upper port and a lower port in an up and down direction on the measuring region, a handle attached to the blade for controlled insertion and removal of the fluid level measuring gauge, and a spherical chamfer advancing guide affixed to the leading end of the elongate blade, opposite the handle. | 12-25-2008 |
Gary Keith, Pinedale, AZ US
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20120042568 | Modular expandable growing season augmentation system - A modular, expandable, growing season augmentation system is described. The system can employ multi-purpose, modular panels to create a free-standing, adjustable shelf system that can be enclosed via an adjustable cover. The shelf system is designed to hold a growth medium in which plants can be nurtured. The system is modular so that a given panel can be employed in numerous roles. Further, the system can be expanded or reduced in size by simply attaching or removing panels and cover components. The cover can be adjusted to minimize the wasted space above the top of the growing plants and can be removed as desired. The cover includes access ports allowing access to the plants therein. Manual or automatic vents can be incorporated in the cover. The cover is supported by an adjustable and removable support structure that can be configured to hold grow lights and/or heating elements. | 02-23-2012 |
Glen Sheldon Keith US
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20120144541 | Watersuit for Enhanced Performance in the Water - An improved watersuit having a stabilization belt, elastic stretch sections and a wetsuit arm positioning system. The watersuit stabilization belt system comprises a watersuit and at least one adjustable belt attached to the watersuit, which provides an adjustable tightness around a user's mid-section. The improved watersuit also comprises an upper-body portion, a stretchable portion, and a lower-body portion, wherein the stretchable portion is more elastic than the upper and lower-body portions of the wetsuit. The improved watersuit further having a wetsuit arm positioning system, wherein the arm portions of the watersuit have extra buoyancy sections that wrap about the arm. These extra buoyancy sections are narrower around the front of the arms and wider around the back of the arms so as not to inhibit movement in the elbow region. | 06-14-2012 |
Gregg Keith, Glendale, AZ US
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20100026535 | SEGMENTED OPTICS CIRCUIT DRIVE FOR CLOSED LOOP FIBER OPTIC SENSORS - Systems and methods for improving output resolution of an optical drive circuit in an optical sensor. The optical sensor circuit includes an optics circuit that generates analog measurement data, a detector circuit that detects the analog measurement data and converts the analog measurement data to a digital measurement data, and a signal processing circuit that demodulates the digital measurement data and generates a segmented digital signal based on the demodulated digital measurement data. The optical sensor circuit further includes an optics drive circuit that generates an analog drive signal based on the segmented digital signal. The analog drive signal is then used to drive the optical circuit. | 02-04-2010 |
Gregory W. Keith, Glendale, AZ US
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20080231485 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING DATA CONVERTERS - Systems and methods for improving efficiency of a data converter. An example method generates a noise signal, alters the spectrum of the noise signal based on operation of an associated data converter, and supplies the altered spectrum noise signal to the associated data converter. The data converter is a digital-to-analog converter or an analog-to-digital converter. The altered spectrum noise signal is notched at frequencies of interest. The spectrum is altered by sending a signal generated by a random number generator to a delay device and adding the output of the delay device from the output of the random number generator. Also, the spectrum is altered by seeding first and second identical random number generators, delaying the operation of the first random number generator, and adding the output of the delayed first random number generator from the second random number generator. | 09-25-2008 |
20080308713 | VARIABLE GAIN CONSTANT BANDWIDTH TRANS-IMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER FOR FIBER OPTIC RATE SENSOR - A trans-impedance amplifier with gain control for a fiber optic rotation rate sensor. A variable gain amplifier having gain control based on keeping the amplifier output above a certain level. The gain control approach allows the amplifier bandwidth to remain constant. A gain control circuit includes a control device connected to ground and the amplifier feedback network. The input to the gain control circuit may be the amplifier output that has been filtered, or the input could be from an external circuit or microcontroller. | 12-18-2008 |
20090128826 | HIGH RESOLUTION IOC DRIVE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPES - Methods and system are provided for driving light through a sensing coil of an optical gyro. The system includes a photodetection circuit having an input for receiving an optical output from the sensing coil and having an output, and a signal processing circuit having an input coupled to the output of the photodetection circuit and having an output for supplying an output signal to modulate the sensing coil. The photodetection system produces a digital signal from the optical output. The signal processing circuit produces a feedback signal from the digital signal and adds a random number to the feedback signal to produce the output signal. | 05-21-2009 |
20110304852 | SYSTEM TO REDUCE GYROSCOPIC ERRORS WITH LIMITED POWER SUPPLY QUALITY IN A FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE - One embodiment is directed to a power supply for a fiber optic gyroscope that comprises at least one main power supply, at least one demodulator local power supply to operatively couple the main power supply to a demodulator included in the fiber optic gyroscope, and at least one modulator local power supply to operatively couple the main power supply to a bias modulator included in the fiber optic gyroscope. The demodulator local power supply comprises a first current source to source current to the demodulator and a first shunt regulator coupled across a load associated with the demodulator. The modulator local power supply comprises a second current source to source current to the bias modulator and a second shunt regulator coupled across a load associated with the bias modulator. | 12-15-2011 |
20140211210 | FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE MIXED SIGNAL APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A system comprising a fiber optic gyroscope and a mixed signal application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) connected to the gyroscope is provided. The mixed signal ASIC comprises a digital logic unit, a relative intensity noise (RIN) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) coupled to the digital logic unit and configurable to receive a signal from a RIN detector, and a rate ADC coupled to the digital logic unit and configurable to receive a signal from a rate detector. The mixed signal ASIC also includes a light source digital-to-analog converter (DAC) coupled to the digital logic unit, and a thermo-electric cooler DAC coupled to the digital logic unit, both of which are configurable to send control signals to a light source of the gyroscope. The mixed signal ASIC further includes an integrated optical chip DAC, an eigen-frequency servo DAC, and a heater servo DAC, all of which are coupled to the digital logic unit. | 07-31-2014 |
James A. Keith, Pickens, SC US
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20080203259 | BRACKET - A bracket includes a body with a first clamp and a second clamp. The first clamp is pivotably mounted and operatively engaged with a first lever that is pivotable between a release position and a locking position. A second lever is operatively engaged with the first lever to prevent the first lever from pivoting from a locking position to a release position. | 08-28-2008 |
20080203704 | FOLDABLE STAND FOR SUPPORTING A POWER TOOL - A foldable stand for holding a power tool is provided. The stand includes a platform and a first leg rotatably mounted to the platform. A bracket is mounted to the platform and includes a first hook engageable with a first portion of the first leg to maintain the first leg in a first position, and a second hook engageable with a second portion of the first leg to maintain the first leg in a different second position. | 08-28-2008 |
20140131058 | LOCKOUT MECHANISM - A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor. | 05-15-2014 |
Jeffrey A. Keith, St. Paul, MN US
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20130288052 | SILICONE-MODIFIED ADHESIVES WITH ANTI-SLIP PROPERTIES - Adhesive compositions, including pressure sensitive adhesives, are the reaction product of free radically polymerizable mixtures. The free radically polymerizable mixtures include a free radically polymerizable urethane-based or urea-based oligomer, a free radically polymerizable segmented siloxane-based copolymer, and an initiator. The free radically polymerizable mixture may contain additional reactive and/or unreactive additives. The adhesive compositions can be used to prepare a variety of adhesive articles. | 10-31-2013 |
Jerry Keith, Olney, MD US
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20100150954 | VACCINES AGAINST INFLUENZA VIRUS - Disclosed are immunogenic conjugates having the general formula: | 06-17-2010 |
20110182929 | MULTICOMPONENT VACCINE FOR MALARIA PROVIDING LONG-LASTING IMMUNE RESPONSES AGAINST PLASMODIA - Disclosed are immunogenic conjugates which elicit an immune response to | 07-28-2011 |
20130216570 | MULTICOMPONENT VACCINE FOR MALARIA PROVIDING LONG-LASTING IMMUNE RESPONSES AGAINST PLASMODIA - Disclosed are immunogenic conjugates which elicit an immune response to | 08-22-2013 |
20140205622 | VACCINES AGAINST INFLUENZA VIRUS - Disclosed are immunogenic conjugates having the general formula: | 07-24-2014 |
20140234360 | INFLUENZA VACCINE - Disclosed are immunogenic conjugates having the general formula: HA2-XXX-Pr, where HA2 is the influenza HA2 fusion peptide or a portion thereof, XXX is a linker and Pr is the carrier. Methods of producing an immune response in a subject using the disclosed immunogenic conjugates, as well as methods of treating, ameliorating or preventing influenza infection, are also disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
John Keith, Evanston, IL US
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20090182374 | Surgical staple - A surgical staple for approximating tissue margins. The staple comprises a male portion which includes a first body, a first attachment portion, a male arm and a projection and a female portion separate from the male portion which includes a second attachment portion and a second body arranged to form an opening therein. The projection and the opening are configured to engage with each other and close a wound opening. The staple can be engaged to hold the tissue at varying tensions. | 07-16-2009 |
John Andrew Keith, Shepherdsville, KY US
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20130239504 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR FRAMING OPENINGS IN CAST-IN-PLACE WALLS - A wall assembly comprises a wall component and a framing member. The wall component comprises a first wall panel, a second wall panel, and at least one connecting member positioned between the first wall panel and the second wall panel. The framing member comprises a first panel receiving channel configured to receive at least a portion of the first wall panel, and a first inner flange comprising a first anchor portion configured to guide the first wall panel into the first panel receiving channel. Additional embodiments may include a second panel receiving channel configured to receive at least a portion of the second wall panel and a second inner flange comprising a second anchor portion configured to guide the second wall panel into the second panel receiving channel. Embodiments may be used to form walls made of cast-in-place concrete. | 09-19-2013 |
Jonathan Paul Keith, Louisville, KY US
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20130239504 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR FRAMING OPENINGS IN CAST-IN-PLACE WALLS - A wall assembly comprises a wall component and a framing member. The wall component comprises a first wall panel, a second wall panel, and at least one connecting member positioned between the first wall panel and the second wall panel. The framing member comprises a first panel receiving channel configured to receive at least a portion of the first wall panel, and a first inner flange comprising a first anchor portion configured to guide the first wall panel into the first panel receiving channel. Additional embodiments may include a second panel receiving channel configured to receive at least a portion of the second wall panel and a second inner flange comprising a second anchor portion configured to guide the second wall panel into the second panel receiving channel. Embodiments may be used to form walls made of cast-in-place concrete. | 09-19-2013 |
Jon T. Keith, Wheeling, IL US
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20100233948 | SHRIMP PROCESSING MACHINE - A clamp assembly for a shrimp processing machine includes a center bracket and first and second clamps. The center bracket defines a support surface for supporting a shrimp. The first and second clamps are mounted relative to the center bracket and movable between an open position and a closed position. The first clamp includes a first jaw including a first engaging surface for engaging a first side shell portion of the shrimp in the closed position. The second clamp includes a second jaw including a second engaging surface for engaging a second side shell portion of the shrimp in the closed position. Additionally, a shoulder extends from the second jaw away from support surface of the center bracket for applying a force to the shell when the second clamp moves toward the closed position to roll the shrimp toward the first clamp and tear the shrimp shell. | 09-16-2010 |
Joshua Paul Keith, Versailles, IN US
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20130236794 | INORGANIC SOLID/ORGANIC LIQUID HYBRID ELECTROLYTE FOR LI ION BATTERY - A method for producing a hybrid electrolyte including preparing a housing, positioning a solid lithium ion conductor in the housing, and at least partially filling the housing with an organic liquid lithium ion conductor. | 09-12-2013 |
Kenneth Keith, Chatsworth, GA US
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20140053347 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPACE-DYEING YARN - A process for manufacturing spaced dyed yarn for use with tufted or pile carpet including applying one or more colors of dye to one or more yarns in a predetermined spaced relation to form a colorized yarn having a predetermined color pattern. | 02-27-2014 |
20140082859 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPACE-DYEING YARN - A process for manufacturing spaced dyed yarn for use with tufted or pile carpet including applying one or more colors of dye to one or more yarns in a predetermined spaced relation to form a colorized yarn having a predetermined color pattern. | 03-27-2014 |
Kevin Keith, Three Forks, MT US
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20090209749 | Plant centromere compositions - The present invention provides for the nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and minichromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells. | 08-20-2009 |
20100235948 | PLANTS MODIFIED WITH MINI-CHROMOSOMES - The invention is generally related to methods of generating plants transformed with novel autonomous mini-chromosomes. Mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the mini-chromosome into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the mini-chromosome. Plants generated in the present invention contain novel genes introduced into their genome by integration into existing chromosomes. | 09-16-2010 |
20100333235 | Plant Centromere Compositions - The present invention provides for the nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and minichromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells. | 12-30-2010 |
20110189774 | PLANT CENTROMERE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides for the nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and minichromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells. | 08-04-2011 |
Kevin Keith, Chicago, IL US
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20080288264 | Methods for generation or increasing revenues from crops - The present invention provides methods of doing business and providing services. For example, methods of increasing the revenue of crops are provided. To this end, the method includes the use of a nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and mini chromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells. | 11-20-2008 |
Larry Keith, Salem, OR US
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20110317510 | RESTORATION OF WORN METALLIC EXTRUSION PROCESSING ELEMENTS - A restored metallic extrusion processing element comprises a tubular metal core around which is consolidated a powdered metal extrusion component that includes metallurgically bonded interior shell and exterior working portions. The interior shell portion covers the core and is characterized by a first multiple-crystalline microstructure, and the exterior working portion is characterized by a second multiple crystalline microstructure of densified powdered metal particles. The exterior working portion has an outside surface including outer working surface features that extend along the length of the extrusion processing element. A bond interface of metallurgical type defines a crystalline microstructure boundary between the first and second multiple-crystalline microstructures. | 12-29-2011 |
20140069778 | METALLIC EXTRUSION PROCESSING ELEMENTS - A restored metallic extrusion processing element comprises a tubular metal core around which is consolidated a powdered metal extrusion component that includes metallurgically bonded interior shell and exterior working portions. The interior shell portion covers the core and is characterized by a first multiple-crystalline microstructure, and the exterior working portion is characterized by a second multiple crystalline microstructure of densified powdered metal particles. The exterior working portion has an outside surface including outer working surface features that extend along the length of the extrusion processing element. A bond interface of metallurgical type defines a crystalline microstructure boundary between the first and second multiple-crystalline microstructures. | 03-13-2014 |
Lawrence H. Keith, Monroe, GA US
Louis G. Keith, Chicago, IL US
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20100056944 | DEVICE FOR ANALYZING THERMAL DATA BASED ON BREAST SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE DETECTION FOR USE IN DETERMINING CANCEROUS CONDITIONS - A device for providing improved classification of breast tissue wherein the tissue is classified as one of cancerous and non-cancerous tissue includes sensors for sensing temperature of a subject breast tissue over a predetermined period and generating signals in response thereto and a computer operatively connected to the sensors for receiving and manipulating the signals operatively associated with a normalizer for applying a normalization to each the signal by a function of X/Y where X is one temperature reading of one of the signals for a particular subject and Y is the maximum temperature obtained from a predetermined number sets of temperature readings obtained a plurality of subject breast tissue from the subject to provide a set of normalized signals used by a trained artificial classifier to produce a signal indicative of cancerous and non-cancerous tissue of the subject. | 03-04-2010 |
Malcolm E. Keith, Algonquin, IL US
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20090086573 | Apparatus for moving liquid in container - An apparatus for swirling wine within a wine glass or a decanter, or for moving a liquid within a container. A driver is mounted to move a driving element with respect to a housing. A base for holding or removably attaching the glass, the decanter or the container, is moveably mounted with respect to the housing. A receiver and a connector are moveably mounted with respect to each other and with respect to the housing. When the driver moves the base, the base and thus the container follow a path defined by movement of the connector with respect to the receiver. When the glass, the decanter or the other container is mounted with respect to the base, the base moves the glass, the decanter or the container to impart a swirling motion of wine or another liquid within the glass, the decanter or the container. | 04-02-2009 |
20110186403 | Drive for pallet changer - An automatic machining system having one or more pallets each mounted with respect to a moveable bed, for transporting one or more workpieces to and/or from an automated machine tool, for machining each workpiece. According to this invention, a driver shaft and a driven shaft can be longitudinally aligned with respect to each other, so that there is no need for a gear system and/or a transmission device, for transferring power from a driver shaft to the driven shaft. | 08-04-2011 |
March Keith, Carmel, IN US
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20140301989 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THE POTENCY AND EFFICACY OF STEM CELLS - The disclosure of the present application provides methods and kits for the increase in efficacy of adipose stromal cells. In at least one embodiment, the present disclosure includes disclosure of a method of cell-based therapy, the method comprising the steps of exposing at least one mammalian stem cell expressing mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (c-Met) to a compound operable to phosphorylate c-Met and administering the at least one mammalian stem cell to a patient. | 10-09-2014 |
Marcia L. Keith, Plainwell, MI US
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20130309263 | EFFECTIVE VACCINATION AGAINST PORCINE REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (PRRS) VIRUS PRIOR TO WEANING - The invention provides isolated polynucleotide molecules that comprise a DNA sequence encoding an infectious RNA sequence encoding a genetically-modified North American PRRS virus, methods to make it and related polypeptides, polynucleotides, and various components. Vaccines comprising the genetically modified virus and polynucleotides and a diagnostic kit to distinguish between naturally infected and vaccinated animals are also provided. | 11-21-2013 |
Michael Keith, Butler, PA US
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20080206038 | Method For Preventing Air Pollution Using A Mobile Processing Enclosure - A method of processing materials at multiple work sites that prevents contamination of the atmosphere. The method includes providing a plurality of work sites containing workpieces, positioning a track connecting the sites, providing a mobile system comprising an enclosure and a treatment system in communication with a space enclosed by the enclosure, moving the mobile system so that the enclosure surrounds the workpieces on the first site, processing those workpieces, moving the mobile system along the track as a single unit onto a second work site, and processing those workpieces on the second site. The enclosure may be readily openable at opposing portions facing the track to enable the enclosure to pass over workpieces on the plurality of work sites. Additionally, a method of constructing an operation for processing workpieces is provided. | 08-28-2008 |
Michael Keith, Winona Lake, IN US
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20080287949 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A BONE SCREW TO AN INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL - An intramedullary nail configured for use in a bone, the nail including at least one bore configured to receive a bone screw. The bore includes at least one member configured to engage the threads of the screw to prevent axial motion of the screw within the bore after application. The member may be integrally formed in the bore or may be a separate member added to the bore. The member may have a variety of cross sectional shapes, such as a rectangular shape, circular shape or a triangular shape. | 11-20-2008 |
20120029579 | BONE SCREW WITH MULTIPLE THREAD PROFILES FOR FAR CORTICAL LOCKING AND FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT TO A BONE - Osteosynthesis constructs for treating bone fractures and bone screws for use in such systems are disclosed. The bone screws include a threaded front section configured for engagement with cortical bone, a threaded mid-section and an unthreaded neck section configured for limited movement within the near cortex of the bone. Osteosynthesis constructs of the type disclosed promote secondary healing by allowing for substantially parallel motion at the near and far cortex within the effective motion range for callus formation. | 02-02-2012 |
Michael K. Keith, Winona Lake, IN US
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20130116695 | CABLE BUTTON - The present disclosure includes a method for reducing a bone fracture and an apparatus such as a cable button for use with a bone plate, the cable button including cable button threads, a plurality of cable button apertures, a hex socket, and a hex opening. The present disclosure also includes a method for reducing a bone fracture and an apparatus such as a cable button for use with a bone plate, the cable button including a plurality of legs, where a leg includes a protrusion, where the protrusion engages the bone plate, and the cable button defines at least one cable button aperture. | 05-09-2013 |
20140358185 | BONE SCREW WITH MULTIPLE THREAD PROFILES FOR FAR CORTICAL LOCKING AND FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT TO A BONE - Osteosynthesis constructs for treating bone fractures and bone screws for use in such systems are disclosed. The bone screws include a threaded front section configured for engagement with cortical bone, a threaded mid-section and an unthreaded neck section configured for limited movement within the near cortex of the bone. Osteosynthesis constructs of the type disclosed promote secondary healing by allowing for substantially parallel motion at the near and far cortex within the effective motion range for callus formation. | 12-04-2014 |
Michael Kent Keith, Winona Lake, IN US
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20090287215 | CABLE BUTTON - The present disclosure includes a method for reducing a bone fracture and an apparatus such as a cable button for use with a bone plate, the cable button including cable button threads, a plurality of cable button apertures, a hex socket, and a hex opening. The present disclosure also includes a method for reducing a bone fracture and an apparatus such as a cable button for use with a bone plate, the cable button including a plurality of legs, where a leg includes a protrusion, where the protrusion engages the bone plate, and the cable button defines at least one cable button aperture. | 11-19-2009 |
Peter Keith, Lanesboro, MN US
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20120172936 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING A SYNDESMOSIS INJURY - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to implantable devices for the treatment of syndesmosis injuries. More specifically, the various embodiments include systems, devices, and methods for implantation of an implantable device having at least one bone anchor for treating such injuries. | 07-05-2012 |
20120290037 | STIMULUS REGIMENS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR REFLEX CONTROL - Baroreflex activation is achieved by providing suitable control signals to a baroreflex activation device. A method comprises establishing a therapy interval within the therapy interval, establishing a plurality of dose intervals, and generating an electrical output signal. The electrical output signal has a time dependence such that the average electrical power applied to the baroreflex activation device differs between first and second portions of at least some dose intervals. Another method comprises establishing a series of therapy interval portions, during at least some therapy intervals, establishing a plurality of burst intervals, and generating an electrical output signal. The electrical output signal has a time dependence such that the average electrical power applied to the baroreflex activation device differs between first and second portions of the therapy intervals and also differs between first and second portions of at least some burst intervals. | 11-15-2012 |
20140025143 | DEVICES AND METHODS TO REDUCE MYOCARDIAL REPERFUSION INJURY - Devices and methods that mitigate reperfusion injury (RI) in a clinically practical manner so as to avoid significantly increasing time to reperfusion. In general, these systems and methods involve an antegrade approach to deliver a fluid to the myocardium at risk of RI before, during and after reperfusion is established by a percutaneous coronary intervention such as aspiration and stenting. | 01-23-2014 |
Peter Keith, St. Paul, MN US
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20090270980 | Methods and Devices for Improving Mitral Valve Function - The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber. Also described herein is a method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber by advancing an elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber. | 10-29-2009 |
Peter T. Keith, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120130447 | ELECTRODE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN CARDIOVASCULAR REFLEX CONTROL - Devices, systems and methods are described by which the blood pressure, nervous system activity, and neurohormonal activity may be selectively and controllably reduced by activating baroreceptors. A baroreceptor activation device is positioned near a baroreceptor, preferably a baroreceptor located in the carotid sinus. A control system may be used to modulate the baroreceptor activation device. The control system may utilize an algorithm defining a stimulus regimen which promotes long term efficacy and reduces power requirements/consumption. The baroreceptor activation device may utilize electrodes to activate the baroreceptors. The electrodes may be adapted for connection to the carotid arteries at or near the carotid sinus, and may be designed to minimize extraneous tissue stimulation. | 05-24-2012 |
Peter T. Keith, Saint Paul, MN US
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20090112267 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SPINAL DISORDERS - Devices and methods for treating a damaged intervertebral disc to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. Dynamic bias devices and reinforcement devices are disclosed, which may be used individually or in combination, to eliminate nerve impingement associated with the damaged disc, and/or to reinforce the damaged disc, while permitting relative movement of the vertebrae adjacent the damaged disc. | 04-30-2009 |
Peter T. Keith, Fridley, MN US
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20090062734 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH DISTAL GUIDE WIRE LUMEN - An over-the-wire balloon dilatation catheter has a stainless steel hypotube catheter shaft having a partially collapsed distal region. The partially collapsed region has a convex radius and a concave radius with the degree of collapse increasing distally while maintaining patency. The catheter includes a tubular element which overlaps a distal portion of the partially collapsed region, said tubular element comprising a wire coil disposed about its proximal region and being sealingly bonded within the concave partially collapsed region. The bonding region of the catheter shaft and tubular element is further sealingly disposed within the proximal end of a distal tubular member having a distal inflatable region. The distal end of the tubular element is sealingly disposed within the distal end of the distal tubular member. | 03-05-2009 |
Peter T. Keith, Lanesboeo, MN US
Richard Keith, Wilmington, DE US
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20090192180 | Alpha-7 Nicotinic Receptor Agonists and Statins In Combination - Combinations of α7-nAChR agonists and statins, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and methods of using the same useful for treatment or prophylaxis of neurological degenerative diseases. | 07-30-2009 |
20100034741 | Imaging agents and methods of imaging alpha7-nicotinic cholinergic receptor - The present invention relates to radiolabelled compounds particularly 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane compounds (i.e., quinuclidine compounds) which are labeled with one or more radioisotopes and which are suitable for imaging or therapeutic treatment of tissues, organs, or tumors which express the α7-nicotinic cholinergic receptor. In another embodiment, the invention relates to methods of imaging tissues, organs, or tumors using radiolabeled compounds of the invention, particularly tissues, organs, or tumors which express α7-nicotinic cholinergic receptor to which the compounds of the invention have an affinity. | 02-11-2010 |
Robert Keith, Rome, GA US
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20110313784 | HEALTHCARE INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A healthcare information communication system is configured to send automated messages to patients of a medical practice based, at least in part, on data stored on a practice management system. Integration between components of the healthcare information communication system and the practice management system including a health information management system and a billing management system facilitate patient visits to a medical practice by reducing the burden on medical practice personnel to collect all information from patients during visits to the medical practice. Automated messaging and reminder of appointments based on information stored in the practice management system reduce the amount of revenue lost by a medical practice due to last minute cancellations, no-shows at the medical practice, and uncollected outstanding bills. | 12-22-2011 |
Sarah Moss Keith, Howell, MI US
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20090240714 | Semantic relational database - A semantic relational database has a phrase registry data store of definitions and data handlers that syntactically traverse sentences and report word phrases of relationships defined by the sentences. In some aspects, the database has a sentence data structure in which a sentence refers to another sentence by containing a sentence phrase definition for the other sentence. In other aspects, the database has a sub-sentence data structure that stores sentences as sub-sentences having syntax types specified by a syntax type data structure. A modified relationship is obtained by one sub-sentence being designated to modify another sub-sentence of the same sentence. | 09-24-2009 |
Scott Keith, Hickory, NC US
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20120195019 | DATACOMMUNICATIONS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS PATCHING SYSTEMS WITH BUNDLED PATCH CORD ASSEMBLY - A cord bundle assembly includes: a plurality of communications cords, each of the communications cords comprising a plurality of communications signal-carrying members, the communications cords being grouped as a bundle; and a cord management assembly. The cord management assembly includes: a fixed cuff that encircles and is fixed relative to the plurality of communications cords; a slip cuff that encircles and is slidable relative to the plurality of communications cords; and a generally cylindrical sleeve having first and second ends, the fixed cuff being mounted to the first end, and the slip cuff being mounted to the second end. This configuration can assist in the management and organization of cords arranged in a cord bundle as they are routed between communications equipment. | 08-02-2012 |
Steven Keith, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110184259 | Fiber Optic Device for Sensing Analytes and Method of Making Same - A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of an optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the optical conduit and sensing element may be housed within a cannulated bevel. | 07-28-2011 |
20110275061 | ASSAYS USING SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (SERS)-ACTIVE PARTICLES - Disclosed herein are diagnostic assays using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-active particles, including liquid-based assays; magnetic capture assays; microparticle-nanoparticle satellite structures for signal amplification in an assay; composite SERS-active particles useful for enhanced detection of targets; and sample tubes and processes for using the same. | 11-10-2011 |
20120011705 | Integrated lancet and bodily fluid sensor - A lancing device integrated with a sensing strip and method of making and using the same are provided. A lance and analyte sensing strip are combined in a single, preferably disposable, device. In a preferred embodiment, a slot is provided in a support member so the lance can be engaged by a lance driver and driven into the skin producing a bodily fluid sample from a wound. The sensing area of the sensing strip is adjacent to the wound location reducing dexterity requirements for patients. | 01-19-2012 |
20140141524 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING SENSOR PERFORMANCE USING ANALYTE-INDEPENDENT RATIOMETRIC SIGNALS - A system and method are provided for utilizing radiometric fluorescence detection to determine a glucose independent concentration value when measuring frequency bands that do not contain the system isosbestic point. Preferably two bands are chosen such that a first band is below the system isosbestic point, and a second band is above the system isosbestic point, and both points are sufficiently far from the frequency endpoints to maximize the signal to noise ratio. | 05-22-2014 |
Steven Keith, Madison, WI US
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20140107613 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN A MEDICATION INFUSION SYSTEM USING PULSEWISE PRESSURE SIGNALS - A medical fluid communication system is disclosed comprising a pump controller and a fluid detector. The fluid detector detects characteristics of the fluid and provides fluid measurements to the pump controller, which detects if the fluid is flowing in the medication delivery system. In the event fluid is not flowing due to an occlusion, the pump controller may attempt to resolve the occlusion or may provide a warning to a user that an occlusion is occurring. | 04-17-2014 |
20140180048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING MULTIPLE SENSOR CALIBRATION METHODS - The present invention relates to a system and method for improving glucose sensor accuracy by utilizing multiple calibration methods and selecting the most accurate method depending on a consensus glucose concentration estimate. Embodiments of the present invention comprise the steps of performing at least one in vivo update of surrounding glucose to acquire glucose values; calculating multiple updated calibration estimates using the updated glucose values; calculating an initial consensus glucose estimate from sensor output using each updated calibration estimate; applying a smooth crossover function to the multiple calibration estimates based on the value of the initial consensus glucose estimate; and adding weights to the multiple calibration estimates to acquire a consensus glucose estimate. | 06-26-2014 |
Willam Keith, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20090079367 | Software Controlled Electronic Dimming Ballast - A software controlled electronic dimming ballast for preheating, striking, and varying the dimming level of a lamp. In one embodiment, the ballast includes an EMI filter circuit, an AC/DC converter circuit, a PFC circuit, an inverter circuit, and a software controlled microcontroller circuit. The microcontroller circuit includes a microcontroller and software for generating inverter control signals that cause the inverter circuit to preheat, strike, and varying the dimming level of the lamp. The inverter control signals are generated based on dimming control and lamp dimming level feedback signals. The ballast also includes a lamp dimming level feedback signal conditioning circuit for generating the lamp dimming level feedback signals. Alternative embodiments of the ballast are also described. | 03-26-2009 |
William Lawrence Keith, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20120200232 | ELECTRONIC BALLAST WITH DIMMING CIRCUIT - An electronic ballast with dimming circuit including an electronic ballast dimming circuit receiving an analog dimming signal, the electronic ballast dimming circuit including an input dimming circuit ( | 08-09-2012 |
20130187562 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING INSTALLED LAMP TYPE - An apparatus ( | 07-25-2013 |
20140210371 | DIGITALLY CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC BALLAST WITH ANTI-STRIATION CONTROL AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - An apparatus to supply power to at least one gas lamp, the apparatus including a half bridge driver having a striation control circuit which determines an on time (Ton) for a cycle in accordance with a fifty percent duty cycle, the cycle having a plurality of segments and lasting for a predetermined period of time and modulates on times Ton | 07-31-2014 |