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Amanda Kiefer, Memphis, TN US
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| 20120261290 | Packaging for a Catheter - Packaging for a catheter includes coiled tubing for receiving the catheter and a mounting card coupled to the coiled tubing. The windings of the coiled tubing are welded together to maintain the coiled configuration. The mounting card includes an integral support flap for reducing the risk of damage during catheter insertion and removal, an integral luer retainer for securing a catheter luer, and one or more integral tabs for attaching catheter accessories to the packaging. The integral support flap creates a contact zone which discourages grasping the packaging at a location that can potentially damage an object passing through the packaging, such as a balloon and/or stent. The integral luer retainer is configured to selectively alternate between a configuration which secures the catheter luer and configuration which allows releases the luer for easy insertion and removal of the catheter. | 10-18-2012 |
Arnold Melvin Kiefer, Madison, WI US
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| 20090283749 | QUANTUM-WELL PHOTOELECTRIC DEVICE ASSEMBLED FROM NANOMEMBRANES - A quantum-well photoelectric device, such as a quantum cascade laser, is constructed of monocrystalline nanoscale membranes physically removed from a substrate and mechanically assembled into a stack. | 11-19-2009 |
Bradley Ray Kiefer, Ogden, IA US
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| 20120006251 | FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR DEVICE - A fluid level indicator device that attaches to a fluid fill nozzle of an existing fluid tank is disclosed. The device is comprised of a frame assembly that removably attaches to the fluid fill nozzle and a float assembly that is attached to the frame assembly. The first embodiment is comprised of a frame assembly that springingly and snugly fits in the interior of the fluid tank. In a second embodiment, the frame assembly is comprised of an angular hollow tube and a threaded slip that attaches the angular hollow tube to the fluid fill nozzle, and a narrow hollow tube that accommodates the float assembly. In the embodiments presented herein, the level for the float assembly visible above the top of the frame assembly indicates the relative level of the fluid in the tank. Various embodiments add indicia to the float assembly and set the relative fluid level to be the actual fluid level. | 01-12-2012 |
Bruce V. Kiefer, Holden, MA US
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| 20110049773 | HEAT RETENTION TUNNEL FOR PROCESSING COILS OF HOT ROLLED BAR AND ROD PRODUCTS - A heat retention tunnel is disclosed for processing vertically disposed coils of a hot rolled product being transported along a path. The tunnel comprises walls extending along the sides of the path, and a roof overlying the path. Heat reflective panels line interior surfaces of the walls at locations facing the coils being transported along the path. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20130074570 | CLAMP MECHANISM FOR HOT ROLLING MILLS SPLIT GUIDES, INCLUDING WATER BOXES AND EQUALIZATION TROUGHS - Rolling mill split box guides, including water cooling nozzle and equalization trough assemblies are retained by a clamping mechanism that includes a header support structure having opposed front and back sides, for support of the split box there between. A clamp arm has a first end pivotally coupled to one of the header sides and a pivotal range of motion across the header and split box to the other side thereof. A threaded screw or other biasing actuator is coupled to the other of the header sides, selectively engageable with the clamp arm, for exerting biasing force on the split box. | 03-28-2013 |
Carl S. Kiefer, Cromwell, CT US
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| 20120173452 | Human Service Provider Relationship Management for Government Agencies - A system includes a central server in communication with public agencies through a private network and with local service-providers through a public network. The central server executes a profiling module configured to exchange standardized information with a local service-provider over the public network and with a public agency over the private network; an invoicing module in communication with the profiling module, the invoicing module being configured to process claims submitted by the local service-providers; a compliance module in communication with the profiling module, the compliance module being configured to monitor compliance with contracts between the local service-providers and the public agencies; a demand module in communication with the profiling module for forecasting demand for services; and a procurement module in communication with the profiling module for entering into contracts with the local service-providers. | 07-05-2012 |
Charles R. Kiefer, Shrewsbury, MA US
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| 20090312952 | Early Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome - The invention relates to methods for the early diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome. | 12-17-2009 |
Garry E. Kiefer, Richardson, TX US
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| 20090202521 | Bifunctional Polyazamacrocyclic Chelating Agents - A bifunctional polyazamacrocyclic chelating agent of the formula (I): wherein: and the variables A, L, Q, Q | 08-13-2009 |
| 20120095185 | PROCESS FOR CHELATING COPPER IONS USING CB-TE2A BIFUNCTIONAL CHELATE - An isolated conformational isomer of a bifunctional chelating agent of the formula (I): | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120276001 | BIFUNCTIONAL POLYAZAMACROCYCLIC CHELATING AGENTS - A bifunctional polyazamacrocyclic chelating agent of the formula (I): | 11-01-2012 |
Heather Kiefer, Westford, MA US
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| 20130059748 | OPTIMIZED PROBES AND PRIMERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME FOR THE BINDING, DETECTION, DIFFERENTIATION, ISOLATION AND SEQUENCING OF INFLUENZA A; INFLUENZA B AND RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS - Described herein are primers and probes useful for the binding, detecting, differentiating, isolating, and sequencing of influenza A, influenza B and RSV viruses. | 03-07-2013 |
Heather L.b. Kiefer, Westford, MA US
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| 20090246754 | OPTIMIZED PROBES AND PRIMERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME FOR THE DETECTION AND QUANTITATION OF BK VIRUS - Described herein are probes and primers for detecting and quantitating variant BK viral strains and methods and devices of identifying and using the described probes and primers. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110014598 | OPTIMIZED PROBES AND PRIMERS AND METHOD OF USING SAME FOR THE DETECTION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS - Described herein are primers and probes useful for detecting and typing variant HSV strains, and methods of using the described primers and probes. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110250583 | OPTIMIZED PROBES AND PRIMERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME FOR THE BINDING, DETECTION, DIFFERENTIATION, ISOLATION AND SEQUENCING OF INFLUENZA A; INFLUENZA B; NOVEL INFLUENZA A/H1N1; AND A NOVEL INFLUENZA A/H1N1 RNA SEQUENCE MUTATION ASSOCIATED WITH OSELTAMIVIR RESISTANCE - Described herein are primers and probes useful for the binding, detecting, differentiating, isolating, and sequencing of influenza A, influenza B, 2009 influenza A/H1N1, and a 2009 influenza A/H1N1 RNA sequence mutation associated with oseltamivir resistance. | 10-13-2011 |
Henry Kiefer, Grand Junction, CO US
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| 20130090601 | FEEDING TUBE APERTURE - The present invention is a plastic feeding tube aperture utilized during a gavage process that includes a generally domed base that receives the feeding tube, a flange that is disposed below the generally domed base and a plurality of uniformly spaced feeding apertures that include 4 large apertures and one small aperture that are disposed on the generally domed base and extend through the feeding tube aperture. The feeding tube aperture also includes a generally cylindrical shaped plastic tube anchor that secures the feeding tube aperture in place within a feeding opening disposed on a user's body and one or more foam booties that are placed between the feeding tube aperture and the feeding opening to comfortably secure the feeding tube aperture within the feeding opening. | 04-11-2013 |
James R. Kiefer, Ballwin, MO US
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| 20080207651 | Heterocyclic compounds useful in treating diseases and conditions - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) | 08-28-2008 |
Jeffrey Kiefer, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20100120025 | Compositions and Methods for Prognosis, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Cancers - The present invention provides compositions and methods of using the EPHB2 gene or its related signaling pathways to detect, prognosticate, assess the risk of, prevent, or treat cancers. Cancers amenable to the present invention include, but are not limited to, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and neuroblastoma. In one aspect, the present invention provides compositions which comprise an agent capable of eradicating or alleviating an abnormality in the EPHB2 gene or its related signaling pathways. This abnormality may cause or contribute to the development or progression of cancers. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods comprising detecting an abnormality in the EPHB2 gene or its related signaling pathways. The presence or absence of such an abnormality is indicative of the risk or disease status of cancer in a person of interest. | 05-13-2010 |
Jeffrey A. Kiefer, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20120284257 | BIOLOGICAL DATA STRUCTURE HAVING MULTI-LATERAL, MULTI-SCALAR, AND MULTI-DIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MOLECULAR FEATURES AND OTHER DATA - A computer system maintains a biological data structure having molecular feature data. The system receives data elements indicating biological molecular features and knowledge elements that represent biological concepts. The system individually associates unique identifiers with the elements. For individual elements, the system maintains an internal element set of the other unique identifiers for the other elements that are directly associated with that one individual element. For the individual elements, the system maintains an external element set of the other unique identifiers for the other elements that have that one individual element in their own internal element sets. Although not required, the computer system may process a query indicating a search scope and a molecular feature for an individual biological entity, and responsively process the molecular feature and the elements based on the search scope to induce a knowledge sub-graph for the individual biological entity. | 11-08-2012 |
Jesse Kiefer, Oxford, NJ US
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| 20100136165 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136184 | CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136185 | MULTI-REGION CONFECTIONERY COMPOSITION, ARTICLE, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described. | 06-03-2010 |
Jesse Kiefer, Columbia, NJ US
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| 20080255938 | Package Assembly for Multi-Modality Sensation Chewing Gum Compositions - A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as a dual sensation perception, that are identified by indicia on the package. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090150231 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-MODALITY FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS IN CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS - A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as two functional agents, that are identified by indicia on the package. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100136164 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR MULTI-MODALITY TASTE CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS - A package assembly for a multi-layer center-filled chewing gum is disclosed. The package assembly supports individual gum pieces that have a center surrounded by a gum region. The gum region may include a gum base. Optionally, the individual gum pieces may be further coated with an external coating layer. Components of the individual gum pieces create a duality, such as two tastants, that are identified by indicia on the package. | 06-03-2010 |
Lawrence Kiefer, Lafayette, NJ US
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| 20110118739 | Intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use - A method for applying compression to a joint includes providing an intramedullary fixation assembly having a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly and a lag screw member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. Medullary canals are drilled in a first and second bone and the medullary canals are reamed. The proximal screw member is inserted into the first bone and a drill is used create a dorsal hole in the first bone. The lag screw member is slideably coupled to the dorsal hole and to the proximal screw member and into the second medullary canal. A torque is applied to the lag screw member to apply compression to the joint. | 05-19-2011 |
Michael C. Kiefer, Clayton, CA US
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| 20090042192 | UNIVERSAL AMPLIFICATION OF FRAGMENTED RNA - The invention relates to methods of using fragmented RNA, such as RNA obtained from archived fixed paraffin-embedded tissue material (FPET RNA) or other clinically biopsied tissue specimens for universal gene expression profiling. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100209920 | Gene Expression Profiling in Biopsied Tumor Tissues - The invention concerns sensitive methods to measure mRNA levels in biopsied tumor tissues, including archived paraffin-embedded biopsy material. The invention also concerns breast cancer gene sets important in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, and methods for assigning the most optimal treatment options to breast cancer patient based upon knowledge derived from gene expression studies. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110171633 | METHOD TO USE GENE EXPRESSION TO DETERMINE LIKELIHOOD OF CLINICAL OUTCOME OF RENAL CANCER - The present disclosure provides gene and gene sets, the expression of which is important in the classification and/or prognosis of cancer, in particular of renal cell carcinoma. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110275082 | GENES INVOLVED IN ESTROGEN METABOLISM - The invention concerns genes that have been identified as being involved in estrogen metabolism, and are useful as diagnostic, prognostic and/or predictive markers in cancer. In particular, the invention concerns genes the tumor expression levels of which are useful in the diagnosis of cancers associated with estrogen metabolism, and/or in the prognosis of clinical outcome and/or prediction of drug response of such cancers. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275083 | GENES INVOLVED IN ESTROGEN METABOLISM - The invention concerns genes that have been identified as being involved in estrogen metabolism, and are useful as diagnostic, prognostic and/or predictive markers in cancer. In particular, the invention concerns genes the tumor expression levels of which are useful in the diagnosis of cancers associated with estrogen metabolism, and/or in the prognosis of clinical outcome and/or prediction of drug response of such cancers. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120142099 | NOVEL BAK BINDING PROTEIN, DNA ENCODING THE PROTEIN, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides polynucleotide sequences (bbp) encoding a Bak Binding Protein (BBP) and fragments thereof that bind to Bak. The invention also provides a BBP which binds to Bak. The invention also provides recombinant host cells containing polynucleotides encoding BBP. The invention further provides antibodies that specifically bind to BBP. The invention further provides methods for detecting agents such as drugs that alter the binding of a BBP with a Bak protein. The invention further provides methods for detecting the presence of bbp or BBP in a biological sample, and further provides methods for modulating the levels of BBP in a cell. This invention additionally encompasses novel peptides, designated the “BBP Binding Domains” and the respective nucleotides, designated “bbpbd-1” and “bbpbd-2” which are involved in the interaction between Bak and BBP. | 06-07-2012 |
Michael C. Kiefer, Walnut Creek, CA US
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| 20120028264 | METHOD FOR USING GENE EXPRESSION TO DETERMINE PROGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER - Molecular assays that involve measurement of expression levels of prognostic biomarkers, or co-expressed biomarkers, from a biological sample obtained from a prostate cancer patient, and analysis of the measured expression levels to provide information concerning the likely prognosis for said patient, and likelihood that said patient will have a recurrence of prostate cancer, or to classify the tumor by likelihood of clinical outcome or TMPRSS2 fusion status, are provided herein. | 02-02-2012 |
Michael George Kiefer, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20130061040 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING ALTERNATIVE STREAMS IN ADAPTIVE BITRATE STREAMING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for performing adaptive bitrate streaming using alternative streams of protected content in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described. One embodiment includes a processor, and non-volatile storage containing an encoding application. In addition, the encoding application configures the processor to: receive source content; obtain common cryptographic information; encode the source content as a plurality of streams including a plurality of alternative streams of content; and protect the plurality of alternative streams of content using the common cryptographic information. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130061045 | Systems and Methods for Playing Back Alternative Streams of Protected Content Protected Using Common Cryptographic Information - Systems and methods for performing adaptive bitrate streaming using alternative streams of protected content in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described. One embodiment of the invention includes a processor, and memory containing a client application. In addition, the client application configures the processor to: request a top level index file identifying a plurality of alternative streams of protected content, where each of the alternative streams of protected content are encrypted using common cryptographic information; obtain the common cryptographic information; request portions of content from at least the plurality of alternative streams of protected content; access the protected content using the common cryptographic information; and playback the content. | 03-07-2013 |
Mike Kiefer, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090276636 | FEDERATED DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SCHEME INCLUDING TRUSTED SYSTEMS - Federated systems for issuing playback certifications granting access to technically protected content are described. One embodiment of the system includes a registration server connected to a network, a content server connected to the network and to a trusted system, a first device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network and a second device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network. In addition, the registration server is configured to provide the first device with a first set of activation information in a first format, the first device is configured to store the first set of activation information in non-volatile memory, the registration server is configured to provide the second device with a second set of activation information in a second format, and the second device is configured to store the second set of activation information in non-volatile memory. | 11-05-2009 |
Mike Kiefer, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20130019107 | FEDERATED DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT SCHEME INCLUDING TRUSTED SYSTEMS - Federated systems for issuing playback certifications granting access to technically protected content are described. One embodiment of the system includes a registration server connected to a network, a content server connected to the network and to a trusted system, a first device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network and a second device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network. In addition, the registration server is configured to provide the first device with a first set of activation information in a first format, the first device is configured to store the first set of activation information in non-volatile memory, the registration server is configured to provide the second device with a second set of activation information in a second format, and the second device is configured to store the second set of activation information in non-volatile memory. | 01-17-2013 |
Raymond J. Kiefer, Huntington Woods, MI US
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| 20110090093 | Vehicle to Entity Communication - A vehicle to pedestrian communication system includes a vehicle-based device having a transmitter and receiver for communicating global positioning of the vehicle. The transmitter broadcasts a global position of the vehicle as part of a vehicle periodic beacon message. A pedestrian-based device is carried by a pedestrian. The pedestrian-based device has a transmitter and receiver for communicating a global position of the pedestrian as part of a pedestrian periodic beacon message. A positional awareness of the vehicle in relation to the pedestrian is assessed by at least one of the vehicle-based device or the pedestrian-based device based on the positioning of the vehicle in relation to the pedestrian. An alert is provided to at least one of the vehicle or the pedestrian indicating a presence of the vehicle or pedestrian based on the respective global positions of the pedestrian and the vehicle. | 04-21-2011 |
Robert Kiefer, Quakertown, PA US
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| 20100161054 | Reinforced Biologic Material - The present disclosure provides an implantable medical device comprising a composite graft material including a first biologic component, such as an acellular tissue matrix, and a second non-biologic component. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20130053960 | REINFORCED BIOLOGIC MATERIAL - The present disclosure provides an implantable medical device comprising a composite graft material including a first biologic component, such as an acellular tissue matrix, and a second non-biologic component. | 02-28-2013 |
Robert A. Kiefer, Quakertown, PA US
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| 20090131992 | EXPANDABLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100016905 | EXPANDABLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100217325 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL SUPPORT DEVICE WITH ATTACHABLE MEMBERS AND METHODS OF USE - Expandable support devices for tissue repair are disclosed. The devices can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. Surgical devices and methods for adjusting (e.g., removing, repositioning, resizing) deployed orthopedic expandable support devices are also disclosed. The expandable support devices can be engaged and surgically implanted by an engagement device and affixed to bone to provide stability and support for the devices. The expandable support devices are attachable to spinal fixation devices such as screws or plates, and may be used to support such devices when placed in weakened or damaged areas of bone. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100228301 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100286692 | EXPANDABLE ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for radial expansion in an endoluminal cavity in a bone is disclosed. The device can be used to treat bone fractures. The device can have a first radially expandable portion and a second radially expandable portion. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20130053852 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE AND METHOD - A tissue removal device for removing hard and/or soft tissue is disclosed. The device can have an elongated rigid shaft attached to an articulating broach. The device can be inserted through a transosseous delivery channel formed in a bone. The broach can articulate after passing through the transosseous delivery channel. | 02-28-2013 |
Scott K. Kiefer, Parker, CO US
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| 20080270837 | SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for performing diagnostic testing for an application executing on a computer. A diagnostic utility executes on the computer. The diagnostic utility includes a graphical user interface and a plurality of diagnostic functions. A selection of the application executing on the computer is received for diagnostic testing through the graphical user interface. Responsive to receiving the selection of the application, a set of diagnostic functions from the plurality of diagnostic functions is identified to test at least one of connectivity, operation of the application, and a presence of a set of needed files for the application to form a set of identified diagnostic functions. The set of identified diagnostic functions are identified using configuration information for the application. The set of identified diagnostic function are executed, wherein a result is generated. A result from executing the set of functions is presented using the graphical user interface. | 10-30-2008 |
Stuart Kiefer, Parker, CO US
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| 20090240579 | CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM WITH SHARED DATA AND SUB-PROGRAMS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for increasing participation in loyalty programs. In embodiments, the customer opts into a loyalty program. The customer is then provided with information about his or her loyalty participation and also is provided with information about one or more other customer's participation in the loyalty program. In another embodiment, one or more loyalty members can form their own competition or group within the loyalty program. The members can create loyalty sub-program rules for a competition and allow fellow loyalty members to participate in the competition. The customizable loyalty sub-program competitions further enhance member participation. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090248483 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY GENERATING COUPONS ASSOCIATED WITH PRESENTATION INSTRUMENTS - This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for dynamically generating coupons. The method may include associating a coupon value with a manufacturer's offer onto a presentation instrument. The presentation instrument may include a barcode to store terms of the manufacturer's offer and a storage device to store coupon value information. The method may further include distributing the presentation instrument to a customer, scanning the barcode to verify the terms of the offer have been fulfilled, and presenting the presentation instrument to a merchant to access the coupon value information stored on the storage device. Furthermore, the method includes receiving funds in the amount of the coupon value from the manufacturer, and transferring the received funds to the merchant. | 10-01-2009 |
Tim Kiefer, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100299327 | Generating Structured Query Language/Extensible Markup Language (SQL/XML) Statements - A mechanism is provided for generating Structured Query Language/Extensible Markup Language (SQL/XML) statements. An SQL/XML generation module receives an SQL statement that is expressed in terms of logical data items. The SQL/XML generation module parses and analyzes the SQL statement and generates a set of XMLQUERY functions, a set of XMLTABLE functions, and a set of XMLEXISTS predicates to retrieve, filter, or update at least one of XML documents or relational data based on a main mapping table and a namespace mapping table. The SQL/XML generation module generates at least one SQL/XML statement from parts of the SQL statement and the generated set of XMLQUERY functions, the set of XMLTABLE functions, and the set of XMLEXISTS predicates. The at least one SQL/XML statement is substantially equivalent in functionality to the SQL statement. The SQL/XML generation module sends the at least one SQL/XML statement to a database engine for execution. | 11-25-2010 |