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Adam M. Klein, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241807	Apparatuses and Methods for Simulating Microlaryngeal Surgery - Apparatus for simulating microlaryngeal surgery. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a larynx model that emulates an actual larynx, the larynx model including an inner passage that includes a vocal fold model support that emulates a portion of an actual vocal fold, and a vocal fold model that emulates tissues of an actual vocal fold, the vocal fold model being adapted to be received by the vocal fold model support of the larynx model.	10-02-2008

Alexander Klein, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110085632	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETICALLY ASSISTED INERTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CONFINEMENT FUSION - In one embodiment, a nuclear fusion-generating device includes a cathodic magnet having a polyhedral structure formed from current-carrying leg sections and adapted to generate a multi-poled magnetic field such that the curvature of the magnetic field lines are everywhere convex within a magnet interior region. An ion generating system injects ions into a center of the magnet interior region at energies favoring a nuclear fusion cross-section of the ions. The current-carrying elements can be powered and configured to confine electrons into the center of the magnet interior region to function as a cathode that neutralizes ionic space charges and facilitates ion movement along paths that do not intersect solid structures. The current-carrying elements can be formed with a radial-to-azimuthal aspect ratio that favors increased transparency to the ions without sacrificing magnetic field strength.	04-14-2011

Alison Klein, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120034318	DIAGNOSTIC METHOD USING PALB2 - The present invention provides a method for detecting mutations in the PALB2 gene in pancreatic cancer patients and in individuals having a family history of pancreatic cancer. Methods are also provided for diagnosing a predisposition to pancreatic cancer, for predicting a patient's response to pancreatic cancer therapies, and for treating pancreatic cancer, based on presence of a PALB2 mutation or abberant PALB2 gene expression in a patient.	02-09-2012

Arnold G. Klein, Sandia Parn, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090142132	Flyline connecting device - The invention provides a convenient, lightweight and streamlined connecting device for attaching a leader or tippet to a fly-fishing line. The Fly Line Connecting Device is configured with an expandable tubular lattice that allows for an in-line connection to the fly line. The connection device has an integral tubular lattice sized with an internal diameter that is slightly smaller that the fly line and when compressively displaced, operates to expand the internal diameter to allow insertion of the fly line. Once the fly line is fully inserted, the tubular lattice is allowed to contract and elastically constrict onto and thereby grip the semi-resilient surface of the fly line. When the fly line and leader line are placed in tension through the connecting device, the tubular lattice acts to constrict down on the fly-line to resist separation. The connecting device of the invention is configured with a loop, eyelet, knot-trapping feature, or short tippet to allow for the convenient attachment of the leader line. Alternatively, the connecting device is permanently attached or integrally formed with a full-length leader. The preferred embodiment of the connecting device is injection molded in an intermediate form that is configured to be manually or machine cold-drawn to the final working dimensions and optimal physical properties.	06-04-2009

Arnold Gregory Klein, Sandia Park, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110214340	Ant barrier for hummingbird feeders - A device used with nectar type bird feeders that acts as a barrier to prevent ant contamination. The device is positioned between the nectar feeder and the feeder support or is adapted to fit directly on a feeder or feeder support. The device is configured to hold a tacky polymer insert that is located to be in the only path available to the ants attempting to crawl to the feeder. The ants are prevented from entering and contaminating the nectar-feeder as they will not cross over the tacky polymer insert. The elastic, shape retaining tacky polymer insert is very easy to remove and can be handled directly where it can be cleaned with liquid soap and water if it become dirty or dust covered. The ant barrier device with the tacky polymer inserts can perform effectively as an ant barrier for several feeding seasons. Alternatively, a unitary structured, tacky polymer barrier may be constructed for direct attachment to a nectar-type birdfeeder or feeder support structure.	09-08-2011

Barbara K. Klein, North Oaks, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110244021	ANTIMICROBIAL AND IMMUNOSTIMULATING COMPOSITION - A medical composition comprising an antimicrobially effective and immunostimulating amount of a combination of a β-glucan component and a silver-containing component is disclosed. The medical composition may be adapted for use topically or incorporated with a mesh material which may be further adapted for use as a wound dressing or as a surgical mesh. Methods for manufacturing the medical compositions described herein are also provided. The invention further provides methods for treating tissue damaged by wound or burn, and methods for treating or repairing tissue at a surgical site.	10-06-2011

Bradley Klein, Fort Collins, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090265139	DIAGNOSTICS FOR CENTRALLY MANAGED COMPUTER SYSTEM - The present invention provides a diagnostic method for a centrally managed computer system. The method provides central diagnostic expertise regarding central management software used for managing said system. The method further provides for managed software that integrates with said central management software; the managed software includes its own diagnostic expertise. The method further provides for importing the managed diagnostic expertise and combining it with said central diagnostic expertise to define collective diagnostic expertise.	10-22-2009

Christine Klein, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099179	COMPOUNDS FOR DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The invention provides novel compounds useful for the treatment of disorders associated with a defect in vesicular transport (e.g., axonal transport). The compounds have a substituents chosen from -L-C(═O)OH, -L-CH═CHC(═O)OH, -L-C(═O)NH	04-16-2009
20090253768	THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS FOR DISEASES AND DISORDERS - Pyrrole derivatives are disclosed as agents for the treatment and prevention of neuropathies and neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the presence of axonal blockages, impaired axonal transport or impaired trafficking of vesicles in neurons.	10-08-2009
20120065241	THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS FOR DISEASES AND DISORDERS - Pyrrole derivatives are disclosed as agents for the treatment and prevention of neuropathies and neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the presence of axonal blockages, impaired axonal transport or impaired trafficking of vesicles in neurons.	03-15-2012

Christine A. Klein, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080268475	YEAST CELLS EXPRESSING MODIFIED G PROTEINS AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The present invention pertains to novel yeast cells which are useful for the expression of heterologous G protein coupled receptors. The yeast cells of the present invention can be used in screening assays which can be used to screen for modulators of G protein coupled receptors. Specifically, the invention provides novel yeast cells which express a heterologous G protein coupled receptor and mutant and/or chimeric G protein subunit molecules which serve to functionally integrate the heterologous into the pheromone signaling pathway of the yeast cell. The invention also provides for the expression of heterologous G protein coupled receptors which are functionally integrated into the yeast cell membrane using a yeast α factor leader sequence. Drug discovery assays using the subject yeast cells are also provided.	10-30-2008

Darryl P. Klein, Ellicott City, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200330	Hydroconversion catalysts and methods of making and using same - Stable catalyst carrier impregnating solutions can be prepared using a component of a Group VIB metal, e.g., molybdenum, at high concentration, a component of a Group VIII metal, e.g., nickel, at low concentration, and a phosphorous component, e.g., phosphoric acid, at low concentration, provided that the Group VIII metal is in a substantially water-insoluble form and a particular sequence of addition of the components is followed, even when a substantially water-insoluble form of the Group VIB component is used. The resulting stabilized impregnating solution can be supplemented with additional Group VIII metal in water-soluble form to achieve increased levels of such metal in the final catalyst. Furthermore, uncalcined catalyst carriers impregnated with the stable solution and subsequently shaped, dried and calcined, have unexpectedly improved performance when used in the hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks. High conversion can be achieved at reduced levels of sediment, especially in comparison to standard commercial catalysts.	08-21-2008
20080207435	Hydroconversion catalysts and methods of making and using same - Stable catalyst carrier impregnating solutions can be prepared using a component of a Group VIB metal, e.g., molybdenum, at high concentration, a component of a Group VIII metal, e.g., nickel, at low concentration, and a phosphorous component, e.g., phosphoric acid, at low concentration, provided that the Group VIII metal is in a substantially water-insoluble form and a particular sequence of addition of the components is followed, even when a substantially water-insoluble form of the Group VIB component is used. The resulting stabilized impregnating solution can be supplemented with additional Group VIII metal in water-soluble form to achieve increased levels of such metal in the final catalyst. Furthermore, uncalcined catalyst carriers impregnated with the stable solution and subsequently shaped, dried and calcined, have unexpectedly improved performance when used in the hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks. High conversion can be achieved at reduced levels of sediment, especially in comparison to standard commercial catalysts.	08-28-2008

David Harry Klein, Sterling, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120036322	RAID DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - The invention is directed to a storage device utilizing laptop storage drives and rackmount server adapted to use the same. The storage device includes a body and drive software. The drive and internal portions of the body are adapted to form contact fits. The software of the storage device provides an electronic interface that permits operations of advantageous RAID configurations.	02-09-2012

Dean Klein, Eagle, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011150	DATA COLLECTION AND COMPRESSION IN A SOLID STATE STORAGE DEVICE - Methods for programming compressed data to a memory array, memory devices, and memory systems are disclosed. In one such method, memory pages or blocks that are partially programmed with valid data are found. The data is collected from these partially programmed pages or blocks and the data is compressed. The compressed data is then programmed back to different locations in the memory array of the memory device.	01-14-2010
20100082857	SOLID STATE STORAGE DEVICE CONTROLLER WITH PARALLEL OPERATION MODE - Solid state storage devices and methods for operation of solid state storage devices are disclosed. In one such method, a master memory controller is comprised of a plurality of memory communication channels. At least one of the memory communication channels is used to communicate with one or more slave memory controllers. The master and slave memory controllers can operate in a parallel operation mode to communicate with a plurality of memory devices coupled to the memory communication channels of each memory controller.	04-01-2010
20100082881	SOLID STATE STORAGE DEVICE CONTROLLER WITH EXPANSION MODE - Solid state storage device controllers, solid state storage devices, and methods for operation of solid state storage device controllers are disclosed. In one such solid state storage device, the controller can operate in either an expansion DRAM mode or a non-volatile memory mode. In the DRAM expansion mode, one or more of the memory communication channels normally used to communicate with non-volatile memory devices is used to communicate with an expansion DRAM device.	04-01-2010
20120059980	SOLID STATE STORAGE DEVICE CONTROLLER WITH EXPANSION MODE - Solid state storage device controllers, solid state storage devices, and methods for operation of solid state storage device controllers are disclosed. In one such solid state storage device, the controller can operate in either an expansion DRAM mode or a non-volatile memory mode. In the DRAM expansion mode, one or more of the memory communication channels normally used to communicate with non-volatile memory devices is used to communicate with an expansion DRAM device.	03-08-2012

Dean A. Klein US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100226141	Pliable Combined Supports for Decorative Lighting - A pliable combined support for decorative lighting comprises a receiver light mount having a light retaining notch and an insert light mount having a light retaining notch. The receiver light mounting bracket assembly is provided with an elongated channel with a tangential extrusion with holes for mounting to a surface or structure and gripping points for receiving lights. The insert light mounting bracket has an elongated insert with a tangential extrusion with holes for mounting to a surface or structure and gripping points for receiving lights. The receiver and insert mounting brackets may be coupled for a rotational frictional attachment whereby the lighting may be displayed in a fixed position along a building, structure, or surface. The receiver and insert mounting brackets can also provide a storage method that will allow lights to be stacked or boxed without tangling. The receiver and insert brackets are interchangeable so that either can be attached to a building or used for decorative light support and storage.	09-09-2010

Dean A. Klein, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220342	METHODS OF FABRICATING OPTICAL PACKAGES, SYSTEMS COMPRISING THE SAME, AND THEIR USES - Methods and apparatuses for forming optical packages, and intermediate structures resulting from the same are disclosed, which provide an optical element over a device. The optical element is formed by applying a force to lateral portions of a liquid material layer formed below an elastomeric material layer such that the liquid material layer has a radius of curvature sufficient to direct light to a light sensitive portion of the device, after which the liquid material layer is exposed to conditions which maintain the radius of curvature after the lateral force is removed.	09-11-2008
20090090924	INTERMEDIATE OPTICAL PACKAGES AND SYSTEMS COMPRISING THE SAME, AND THEIR USES - Methods and apparatuses for forming optical packages, and intermediate structures resulting from the same are disclosed, which provide an optical element over a device. The optical element is formed by applying a force to lateral portions of a liquid material layer formed below an elastomeric material layer such that the liquid material layer has a radius of curvature sufficient to direct light to a light sensitive portion of the device, after which the liquid material layer is exposed to conditions which maintain the radius of curvature after the lateral force is removed.	04-09-2009

Dennis R. Klein, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080196208	Solid carbon dioxide as a fuel source - Embodiments of solid carbon dioxide fuel utilize the sublimating properties of solid carbon dioxide. When placed inside an expansion chamber, with water, the sublimating CO	08-21-2008

Devorah Emily Klein, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090004055	CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING HOME TESTING AND DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES - A container is configured to provide sequential access to contents therein, and includes an upper portion and a lower portion connected to the upper portion by a hinged portion, the lower portion defining an interior space bearing a moveable tray and an opening through which the moveable tray may move, the moveable tray defining an interior volume configured to receive at least one device therewithin. The container also includes at least one device borne by the moveable tray, at least one cavity for receiving the at least one device disposed in the upper portion and at least one insert located between the upper and lower portions, the at least one insert comprising at least written indicia thereon.	01-01-2009

Donald P. Klein, Dell Rapids, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202668	BILLBOARD LABEL - The specification discloses a label assembly having a portion that projects from a container. The label assembly includes a base layer and a projecting or billboard layer. The billboard layer is partially adhered to the base layer leaving marginal portions that are not adhered to the base layer. The base layer is adapted to conform to the container. The billboard layer is relatively stiff, enabling the marginal portions to extend away from the container.	08-28-2008
20090072527	HOLOGRAPHIC IN-MOLD LABEL - The specification discloses an in-mold label (IML) having an improved holographic image. The label includes a base ply and a top ply laminated together. The base ply is an in-mold label material, and the top decorative ply is a different material that is smoother than the base ply material. A holographic material is on the top surface of the top ply, and a holographic image in formed in the holographic material to provide a bright, aesthetically attractive label.	03-19-2009
20090126865	METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LABEL HAVING A REFLECTIVE PORTION - A method for manufacturing a label having a highly reflective printed ink portion. The method includes the steps of printing an ink on a carrier film, laminating the carrier film to a label film so that the ink adheres to the label firm, and removing the carrier film from the label film so that the ink remains on the label film. The exposed surface of the ink—originally formed on the carrier film—is highly reflective, especially when the ink is a metallic ink.	05-21-2009

Don G. Klein, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100043711	Thin-film deposition evaporator - A material source evaporator for use with an evacuable interior deposition chamber in which evaporated materials are deposited on substrates comprising a container with an associated heater that can heat an vaporizable material provided in the container to provide a vapor thereof. A manifold having a plurality of output apertures also has an associated heater that can heat the material vapor provided in the manifold to remain sufficiently vaporous to pass out of output apertures which are in a selected pattern to provide a calibrated spatial distribution of material vapor that results in a deposition thereof in a layer on an adjacent substrate in a fixed position. Thus, the layer has a relatively uniform thickness.	02-25-2010

Gregory J. Klein, Wakefield, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090317161	PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.	12-24-2009
20110273860	PRINTER MOBILITY AND SCALABILITY - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. In some embodiments, the printer's housing can include a base portion and a defining portion, where the defining portion largely defines the printer's shape, size and aesthetics and the base portion defines the printer's minimum size. Also provided herein is a removable belt clip that may be affixed to a portable printer and/or other device.	11-10-2011
20110285765	MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.	11-24-2011

Gregory P. Klein, Owasso, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110017315	PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE ASSEMBLIES - The present invention is directed to pressure relief devices and to corresponding pressure relief assemblies that have improved vacuum resistance, improved fragmentation resistance, and/or improved burst control while maintaining low mass. The pressure relief device includes a substantially flat flange section and a domed section. The domed section may include a transitional line that defines a change in the shape of the domed section. The pressure relief device may also include a bracket for securing or aligning a domed section to a flange section. The pressure relief device may further include a stress distribution feature that is disposed transversely to a line of weakness in the domed section. The pressure relief assembly may include a fastener having a wire that is configured to break and release the pressure relief device when subject to a predetermined tensile load.	01-27-2011

Greg W. Klein, Bel Air, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199444	Rotating Gangway Support Platform - A crew transfer system for transferring personnel from a vessel to a stationary platform, such as an oil rig, is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a ramp that is coupled to the vessel and an interface that is attached to the stationary platform. The ramp is coupled to the vessel in such a way as to permit one translational and three rotational degrees of freedom at the vessel-end of the ramp. The ramp is coupled to the interface in such a way as to permit no translational and at least one rotational degree-of-freedom at the rig-end of the ramp with respect to the interface. The interface is rotatably coupled to the stationary platform in such a way as to permit a rotation of the interface about the yaw axis. Permitted rotation of the interface enables a range of acceptable angles of orientation between the vessel and the platform.	08-12-2010

Guido Klein US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025145	PILLOW - A pillow has a plurality of grooves and ribs extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pillow such that in use, the ribs extend generally transverse to the spine of a user. The ribs are provided under the neck and head of a user and the pillow has an uncut core that is thinker under the neck.	01-29-2009

Ian Klein, Logsville, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080288866	MOBILE DEVICE CARROUSEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Receiving a first plurality of media presentations; outputting the first plurality of media presentations to a user of a mobile telephone in a first sequential presentation of the first plurality of media presentations at least until the user selects one of the first plurality of media presentations; outputting a second sequential presentation of the first plurality of media presentations to the user if the user does not select a media presentation during the first sequential presentation of the first plurality of media presentations; receiving a first user input corresponding to a first selected media presentation among the first plurality of media presentations; and outputting at least a first media item corresponding to the first selected media presentation responsive to receiving the first user input.	11-20-2008

James A. Klein, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110109966	Multilayer Optical Film Layer Comprising Blend of Methyl Methacrylate Polymer and Styrene Acrylonitrile Polymer - Presently described are multilayer optical films comprising an optical stack comprising at least one first birefringent optical layer; at least one (e.g. isotropic) second optical layer having a birefringence of less than 0.04 at 633 nm, and optionally at least one skin layer. The second layer, skin layer, or a combination thereof comprises a blend of at least one methyl methacrylate polymer and at least one styrene-acrylonitrile polymer.	05-12-2011

James E. Klein, Evans, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080276441	Tubular assembly and method - A tubular assembly and method for its manufacture is disclosed wherein an internal device is positioned and sealed in-line within a metal tube that is formed by two sections which are spin, inertia, or forge welded together so that the flash produced by the weld flows into the interior tube where the device is placed and the flash seals the device outer wall peripherally to the tube inner wall to form a gas tight seal. In a preferred embodiment the internal device is a gas filter for hydrogen gas.	11-13-2008

Jared S. Klein, Shawnee, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110115720	OPTICAL OVERLAY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - An optical overlay comprises an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper wall, and a lower wall. The inner wall may be formed to include a planar surface. The outer wall may be spaced apart from the inner wall and may be formed to include a convex surface. The combination of the planar surface of the inner wall and the convex surface of the outer wall may form a plano-convex lens. The upper wall may include a first plurality of ridges that are generally parallel to the inner wall. The lower wall may include a second plurality of ridges that are generally parallel to the inner wall. The combination of the first plurality of ridges and the second plurality of ridges may form an optical filter.	05-19-2011

Jeremiah Klein, Manassas, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110186142	Universal water control trim - A method and apparatus for installing water control is disclosed in which a universal template is provided to permit installation in all water providing arrangements with minimal configuration modifications. Replacement begins with a rough plate through which the water pipe extends. The rough plate is adjustable to accommodate a plurality of sizes of pipes. The rough plate is secured in its position with respect to the wall and water pipe extending through the wall. A cover plate fits onto the rough plate to provide a visually appealing presentation. A cover tube fits in the trim plate and surrounds a stem housing which attaches to the water pipe extending from the wall. The cover tube includes a stop position for the stem housing to prevent hot water from being delivered that exceeds a predetermined temperature. An external handle fits over the cover tube and attaches to the stem housing to control water flow from the shower head or bath faucet.	08-04-2011

Joseph S. Klein, Reston, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100319069	INTEGRATED CYBER NETWORK SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer system for providing security in a computer network includes: a global sensor device configured to determine potential threats to the computer network; a global threat manager device configured to determine identification information associated with the potential threats; and a local security device configured to detect the existence of the potential threats based on the identification information and to take remedial action in response to the potential threats. The system also provides for responding to network attacks in a sufficiently granular method that is optimized according to the current state of the network by maintaining a virtual model of the network; detecting a network attack; generating a plurality of alternative candidate remedial responses to the network attack; and determining a potential network impact of each candidate remedial response using the virtual model of the network.	12-16-2010

Justin W. Klein, Blacksburg, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110109898	OPTICAL POSITION AND/OR SHAPE SENSING - An accurate measurement method and apparatus are disclosed for shape sensing with a multi-core fiber. A change in optical length is detected in ones of the cores in the multi-core fiber up to a point on the multi-core fiber. A location and/or a pointing direction are/is determined at the point on the multi-core fiber based on the detected changes in optical length. The accuracy of the determination is better than 0.5% of the optical length of the multi-core fiber up to the point on the multi-core fiber. In a preferred example embodiment, the determining includes determining a shape of at least a portion of the multi-core fiber based on the detected changes in optical length.	05-12-2011
20110310378	INTERFEROMETRIC MEASUREMENT WITH CROSSTALK SUPPRESSION - An interferometric measurement system suppresses cross talk between optical waveguides used to measure one or more parameters. A first interferometric measurement channel coupled to a first waveguide, and a second interferometric measurement channel coupled to a second waveguide. At least one of the channels includes a reference light path in addition to the first and second waveguides. A reference path optical delay is associated with the reference light path, a first optical delay is associated with the input portion of at least one of the first and second interferometric measurement channels, and a second optical delay is associated with an output portion of the one interferometric measurement channel. A value of the first optical delay and a value the second optical delay are chosen to suppress crosstalk associated with the other of the first and second interferometric measurement channels in the one interferometric measurement channel over a predetermined length of the first waveguide. Signals corresponding to the reference light path and the first and second interferometric measurement channels are processed to measure one or more parameters.	12-22-2011
20110317148	REGISTRATION OF AN EXTENDED REFERENCE FOR PARAMETER MEASUREMENT IN AN OPTICAL SENSING SYSTEM - An interferometric measurement system measures a parameter using at least one optical waveguide. A memory stores reference interferometric pattern data associated with a segment of the optical waveguide. Interferometric detection circuitry detects and stores measurement interferometric pattern data associated with the segment of the optical waveguide during a measurement operation. A spectral range of the reference interferometric pattern of the optical waveguide is greater than a spectral range of the measurement interferometric pattern of the optical waveguide. A processor shifts one or both of the measurement interferometric pattern data and the reference interferometric pattern data relative to the other to obtain a match and to use the match to measure the parameter. An example parameter is strain.	12-29-2011
20120069347	COMPENSATING FOR NON-IDEAL MULTI-CORE OPTICAL FIBER STRUCTURE - An interferometric measurement system includes a spun optical fiber including multiple optical waveguides configured in the fiber. Interferometric detection circuitry detects measurement interferometric pattern data associated with each of the multiple optical waveguides when the optical fiber is placed into a bend. Data processing circuitry determines compensation parameters that compensate for variations between an optimal configuration of the multiple optical waveguides in the fiber and an actual configuration of multiple optical waveguides in the fiber. The compensation parameters are stored in memory for compensating subsequently-obtained measurement interferometric pattern data for the fiber. The compensation parameters are applied to the subsequently-obtained measurement interferometric pattern data in order to distinguish between axial strain, bend strain, and twist strain on the fiber and to accurately determine one or more strain values for the fiber corresponding to one or more of the axial strain, bend strain, or twist strain on the fiber.	03-22-2012

Karri Klein, Des Moines, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038034	Polynucleotides Encoding Stop Codons in Multiple Reading Frames and Methods of Use - Compositions having polynucleotides encoding multiple translational stop signals in more than one reading frame are provided. The compositions include isolated polynucleotides, expression cassettes, and vectors, as well as host cells, prokaryotic organisms, and eukaryotic organisms comprising the polynucleotide(s). Methods include using the polynucleotides to stop translation of an mRNA into a protein, to produce a transformed cell and/or organism comprising the polynucleotide, and to identify transformed cells or organisms of a specific lineage.	02-05-2009

Keith Klein, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100127866	CONTROLLING AN ALARM STATE BASED ON THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A CAREGIVER IN A PATIENT'S ROOM - Systems and methods for controlling an alarm state, such as volume, based on the presence or absence of a caregiver in a patient's room. More specifically, a local sound producing device provides an audible alarm within a room when a caregiver is in the room, while a remote sound producing device provides an audible alarm external of the room when the caregiver is not in the room. Accordingly, volume levels of the sound producing devices depend on the sensed presence or absence of the caregiver within the room. For example, when the caregiver leaves the room, the local sound producing device is deactivated and/or the remote sound producing device is activated, thereby allowing the patient to enjoy a more relaxed environment within the room, yet still continue to be monitored. Conversely, when the caregiver enters the room, the local sound producing device is activated and/or the remote sound producing device is deactivated, thereby allowing the caregiver to monitor the patient when within the room, yet allow decreased monitoring external of the room.	05-27-2010

Kevin Klein, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090026706	Sports wagering based on player verses player matchups - A sports wagering contest having where contestants make player selections from one or more player match-ups set up by a contest operator, such as a gaming establishment, is disclosed. Player selections are deemed winning selections based on the points players within a match-up earn based on their performance in a game. A primary contest having one or more rounds and requiring an entry fee may be provided. Each round may comprise a set of player match-ups and a prize which is winnable based on the number of winning selections a contestant makes. A secondary or bonus contest may be provided for contestants who do well in the primary contest. The secondary contest may have one or more rounds and a larger prize. In one embodiment, the primary contest utilizes players from the regular season and the secondary contest uses players in the post season of a sport.	01-29-2009

Kim C. Klein, Ponchatoula, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090026061	Vapor compression distillation system including an integrated motor/compressor unit - A vapor compression distillation system (	01-29-2009

Kurtis J. Klein, Columbus, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080221254	MATERIAL FOR MAKING LONG FIBER FILLED THERMOPLASTICS WITH IMPROVED ADDITIVE EVENNESS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - A material and method for making long fiber filled thermoplastics with improved additive evenness and physical properties that includes a fiber-filled thermoplastic resin and a coating layer that contains the one or more additives to eventually be dispersed in the molded article. The coating layer is added in a manner such that the coating does not substantially intermix with the thermoplastic resin to form the long fiber-filled thermoplastic material. The long fiber-filled thermoplastic material may then formed into a molded article using the long glass fiber-filled thermoplastic material. Since the long fiber-filled thermoplastic material is not formed into pellets prior to formation into the article, the problems associated with prior art methods regarding dispersion of the additives are avoided and the resulting molded article has improved additive evenness and characteristics as compared to prior art molded articles formed from a dry blend of pellets.	09-11-2008

Larry W. Klein, Garden Plain, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090082926	Safety system for seat belt securement - A automotive vehicle safety system for seat belt securement that prevents the transmission from being engaged until all seated occupants have buckled their seat belts includes a weight sensing pad for each seat cushion interconnected in circuit to a buckle switch in each seat belt buckle with the buckle switches electrically interconnected to a solenoid that allows or disallows transmission engagement such that if each weight sensing pad detects no weight upon the seat the corresponding buckle switch stays open but when any weight sensing pad detects a predetermined weight (the weight of the occupant upon the seat) that weight sensing pad opens the circuit thereby causing the corresponding buckle switch to close only after that seat belt is buckled thus causing the solenoid interconnected to the transmission to close and enabling access to the transmission so that the vehicle can be shifted out of the parking gear.	03-26-2009

Mark Klein, New Castle, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120041800	Factorial Design Expert System - An automated expert system that uses split-run and factorial design methods to determine which factors are most important in an experiment. The expert system is architected into Design, Execute and Evaluate phases, to assist a user in developing a Factorial Design experiment in which one, two or three factors are tested simultaneously. In a preferred embodiment, a database infrastructure and web client, browser-based methodology functions as the expert system (a “wizard”) to design experiments, build control groups and evaluate results, all with the goal of discovering what values for which factors will yield the optimum response from subjects.	02-16-2012

Marvin R. Klein, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090030923	IDENTIFICATION OF SHARED RESOURCES - A method for identifying relevant shared resources for a requested browser criterion, the method comprising the steps of: receiving browser monitoring data for a shared resource, the browser monitoring data including an identification of a browser criterion; recording the browser monitoring data to a monitoring data store; parsing the monitoring data in the monitoring data store to identify relevant monitoring data for the requested browser criterion; and identifying shared resources associated with the relevant monitoring data.	01-29-2009

Marvin Richard Klein, Boston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080320131	Method, Apparatus or Software for Managing Propagation of the Performance of a Node in a Network - A method, apparatus and software are disclosed for managing a network of nodes in a manner that enables the effect of the performance of one node on its neighbouring nodes in the network to be controlled.	12-25-2008

Matthew Klein, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090082297	Compositions and Methods for Regulating Gene Expression - Methods, compositions and kits for selectively increasing the expression of a target gene are provided.	03-26-2009

Nick Klein, Coon Raplds, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120103073	Solvent Feed Systems For Chromatography Systems And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - Solvent feed systems are disclosed. Chromatography systems containing a solvent feed system are also disclosed. Methods of making and using solvent feed systems are further disclosed.	05-03-2012

Norbert Klein, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090291103	QUALITY CONTROL METHODS FOR OIL-IN-WATER EMULSIONS CONTAINING SQUALENE - Measurements of the squalene content in oil-in-water emulsions can be used as a way of checking for problems during production. In particular, it has been found that a drop in squalene content can indicate that filtration problems occurred. Testing the squalene content in the final lots is easier than investigating the characteristics of the filter, and so a squalene assay simplifies the quality control of oil-in-water emulsions.	11-26-2009

Paul Fredric Klein US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087458	PROCESSING TRANSACTION TIMESTAMPS - A first measurement point is received from a first monitoring agent. The first measurement point includes a first timestamp and a first transaction attribute. The first timestamp is stored. A second measurement point is received from a second monitoring agent. The second measurement point includes a second timestamp and a second transaction attribute. The second timestamp is stored.	04-14-2011
20110087722	STITCHING TRANSACTIONS - A first transaction attribute is received from a first monitoring agent. The first transaction attribute includes a plurality of identifiers and is associated with a transaction. A second transaction attribute is received from a second monitoring agent. The second transaction attribute is associated with the transaction. The transaction is monitored through a plurality of application environments by associating at least a portion of the first transaction attribute with at least a portion of the second transaction attribute.	04-14-2011
20110088042	COMBINING MONITORING TECHNIQUES - A first subset of information about a transaction is received from a first application. The first application has a first monitoring technique. A second subset of information about the transaction is received from a second application. The second application has a second monitoring technique that is different from the first monitoring technique. The first subset of information is combined with the second subset of information to produce composite information about the transaction.	04-14-2011
20110088045	LINKING TRANSACTIONS - A first unique identifier is received from a first monitoring agent. The first unique identifier may be based on first natural data associated with a transaction. A second unique identifier is received from a second monitoring agent. The second unique identifier may be based on second natural data associated with the transaction. The first unique identifier may be correlated with the second unique identifier to monitor the transaction through a plurality of application environments.	04-14-2011

Pete Klein, Alexandria, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216299	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS - An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.	09-11-2008
20080230552	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS - An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.	09-25-2008
20120104017	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS - An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.	05-03-2012

Philip N. Klein, Newton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100128631	Approximating Node-Weighted Steiner Network of Terminals - According to one method for approximating a network of terminals, a graph comprising nodes and edges connecting at least some of the nodes is received. The nodes include terminals and non-terminal nodes. The non-terminal nodes are each associated with a weight. The terminals are each initialized to a value. The values of the terminals are incremented by a given amount until the values of the terminals reach a sufficient amount to acquire at least one of the non-terminal nodes that connects at least two of the terminals based on the weight of the at least one of the non-terminal nodes. Upon the values of the terminals reaching the sufficient amount, the at least one of the non-terminal nodes and the edges connecting the at least one of the non-terminal nodes to the at least two of the terminals are acquired to form a connected component in the network of terminals.	05-27-2010

Philip Nathan Klein, Providence, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100105414	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT-BASED SERVICES TO MOBILE STATIONS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - System for providing alert-based communication services for which corresponding alert conditions to be met by mobile stations are defined. The system includes an alert engine capable of firing alerts associated with the alert-based communication services if location data regarding the mobile stations is indicative of the mobile stations meeting the alert conditions corresponding to the alert-based communication services. A requirements engine is provided for determining an expected earliest future time at which at least one alert condition is capable of being met by a particular mobile station and outputting a data element indicative of a requirement to obtain updated location data about the particular mobile station in advance of the expected earliest future time. Also provided is a scheduler for receiving expiry times data indicative of a plurality of expiry times relating to respective location requests, processing the expiry times data for determining an order for servicing the location requests by positioning determining equipment (PDE) at least in part on a basis on the expiry times of the location requests and an output for interfacing with the PDE, allowing it to service the location requests according to the order determined.	04-29-2010
20100105415	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT-BASED SERVICES TO MOBILE STATIONS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - System for providing alert-based communication services for which corresponding alert conditions to be met by mobile stations are defined. The system includes an alert engine capable of firing alerts associated with the alert-based communication services if location data regarding the mobile stations is indicative of the mobile stations meeting the alert conditions corresponding to the alert-based communication services. A requirements engine is provided for determining an expected earliest future time at which at least one alert condition is capable of being met by a particular mobile station and outputting a data element indicative of a requirement to obtain updated location data about the particular mobile station in advance of the expected earliest future time. Also provided is a scheduler for receiving expiry times data indicative of a plurality of expiry times relating to respective location requests, processing the expiry times data for determining an order for servicing the location requests by positioning determining equipment (PDE) at least in part on a basis on the expiry times of the location requests and an output for interfacing with the PDE, allowing it to service the location requests according to the order determined.	04-29-2010
20110205054	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT-BASED SERVICES TO MOBILE STATIONS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - System for providing alert-based communication services for which corresponding alert conditions to be met by mobile stations are defined. The system includes an alert engine capable of firing alerts associated with the alert-based communication services if location data regarding the mobile stations is indicative of the mobile stations meeting the alert conditions corresponding to the alert-based communication services. A requirements engine is provided for determining an expected earliest future time at which at least one alert condition is capable of being met by a particular mobile station and outputting a data element indicative of a requirement to obtain updated location data about the particular mobile station in advance of the expected earliest future time. Also provided is a scheduler for receiving expiry times data indicative of a plurality of expiry times relating to respective location requests, processing the expiry times data for determining an order for servicing the location requests by positioning determining equipment (PDE) at least in part on a basis on the expiry times of the location requests and an output for interfacing with the PDE, allowing it to service the location requests according to the order determined.	08-25-2011
20110207479	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT-BASED SERVICES TO MOBILE STATIONS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - System for providing alert-based communication services for which corresponding alert conditions to be met by mobile stations are defined. The system includes an alert engine capable of firing alerts associated with the alert-based communication services if location data regarding the mobile stations is indicative of the mobile stations meeting the alert conditions corresponding to the alert-based communication services. A requirements engine is provided for determining an expected earliest future time at which at least one alert condition is capable of being met by a particular mobile station and outputting a data element indicative of a requirement to obtain updated location data about the particular mobile station in advance of the expected earliest future time. Also provided is a scheduler for receiving expiry times data indicative of a plurality of expiry times relating to respective location requests, processing the expiry times data for determining an order for servicing the location requests by positioning determining equipment (PDE) at least in part on a basis on the expiry times of the location requests and an output for interfacing with the PDE, allowing it to service the location requests according to the order determined.	08-25-2011

Ralf Klein, Midlothian, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241494	Method to create an environmentally resistant soft armor composite - Fibrous substrates and articles that retain their superior ballistic resistance performance after exposure to liquids such as sea water and organic solvents, such as gasoline and other petroleum-based products. The fibrous substrates are coated with a multilayer polymeric coating including at least two different polymer layers wherein at least one of the layers is formed from a fluorine-containing polymer.	10-02-2008
20110203449	ENVIRONMENTALLY RESISTANT BALLISTIC COMPOSITE BASED ON A FLUOROCARBON-MODIFIED MATRIX BINDER - Ballistic resistant fabrics and articles that retain their superior ballistic resistance performance after exposure to liquids such as sea water and organic solvents, such as gasoline and other petroleum-based products. The fabrics incorporate a fluorine-containing polymeric binder composition and an optional surfactant.	08-25-2011

Ralf Klein, Burlington, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090031077	INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING MULTIPLE MEMORY DEVICES - An integrated circuit includes a data bus and a first memory device coupled to the data bus. The first memory device is configured to provide a first signal in response to completing a power-up sequence of the first memory device. The integrated circuit includes a second memory device coupled to the data bus. The second memory device is configured to provide a second signal in response to completing a power-up sequence of the second memory device. The integrated circuit includes a controller configured to access the first memory device and the second memory device based on the first signal and the second signal.	01-29-2009

Raymond Klein, Centennial, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090314314	Aseptic, high pressure water cleaning chamber - There are disclosed systems and methods of debriding tissue. In an embodiment, a system includes a bone tube having an opening sized to receive a bone with tissue disposed thereon, the opening of the bone tube sized to exclude entry of an operator's hand; a spray nozzle configured to emit a water jet into the bone tube; and an outlet from the bone tube. In another embodiment, a method includes assembling a sterile debridement system; placing a sterile mesh bag over a bone tube having an opening sized to receive a bone with tissue disposed thereon, the opening of the bone tube sized to exclude entry of an operator's hand; inserting one end of a bone into the bone tube; actuating a spray nozzle directed into the bone tube, and the water jet configured to debride tissue from the bone within the bone tube. Other embodiments are also disclosed.	12-24-2009

Raymond J. Klein, Centennial, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090252648	Apparatus and methods for treating allograft products - There are disclosed systems and methods of delivering sterile fluids aseptically to a sealed canister. In an embodiment, a includes a canister having an inlet, a vent, and a drain outlet, a reagent manifold in communication with the inlet, a bubbler in communication with the vent, and a fluid communicator from the drain outlet. In another embodiment, a method includes providing a canister having an inlet, a vent, and a drain outlet; selectively providing reagents to the canister from a reagent manifold in communication with the inlet, allowing excess gasses to leave the canister with a bubbler in communication with the vent, and selectively purging the reagents from the canister through the drain outlet. Other embodiments are also disclosed.	10-08-2009
20100319805	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ALLOGRAFT PRODUCTS - There are disclosed systems and methods of delivering sterile fluids aseptically to a sealed canister. In an embodiment, a includes a canister having an inlet, a vent, and a drain outlet, a reagent manifold in communication with the inlet, a bubbler in communication with the vent, and a fluid communicator from the drain outlet. In another embodiment, a method includes providing a canister having an inlet, a vent, and a drain outlet; selectively providing reagents to the canister from a reagent manifold in communication with the inlet, allowing excess gasses to leave the canister with a bubbler in communication with the vent, and selectively purging the reagents from the canister through the drain outlet. Other embodiments are also disclosed.	12-23-2010
20120080118	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ALLOGRAFT PRODUCTS - There are disclosed systems and methods of delivering sterile fluids aseptically to a sealed canister. In an embodiment, a includes a canister having an inlet, a vent, and a drain outlet, a reagent manifold in communication with the inlet, a bubbler in communication with the vent, and a fluid communicator from the drain outlet. In another embodiment, a method includes providing a canister having an inlet, a vent, and a drain outlet; selectively providing reagents to the canister from a reagent manifold in communication with the inlet, allowing excess gasses to leave the canister with a bubbler in communication with the vent, and selectively purging the reagents from the canister through the drain outlet. Other embodiments are also disclosed.	04-05-2012

Richard B. Klein, Overland Park, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314846	STORAGE RACK FOR POT AND PAN LIDS - A rack for holding kitchen items including pot and pan lids, trays, cutting boards and cake pans may be mounted on a glide mechanism to slide in and out of a cabinet. The rack includes a wire construction base and bent wire partitions defining fore-to-aft pockets in which lids may be stored with bottom arcs of the lids placed on cross wires of the base to prevent the lids from rolling when the rack is moved in or out of the cabinet. Handles and knobs on the lids fit in spaces provided by U-shaped loops of the partitions. The partitions and base are initially detached from each other, and from the glide mechanism, for compact packaging. The partitions have legs provided with flanges to seat flatly on plates of the base, with special nuts securing the partition legs and providing large surfaces against the undersides of the plates for secure and stable connection of the partitions.	12-25-2008
20090236958	MULTIPLE TIER CABINET STORAGE UNIT - A multi-tier cabinet storage installation includes lower and upper storage units which may be wire drawers. The lower and upper units are connected by posts having detachable connections allowing compact packaging in a disassembled condition. A spacer that may be inverted allows adjustment of the elevation of the upper unit to accommodate varying cabinet heights. A modified embodiment intended for use when obstructions are present in the cabinet has a reduced width upper unit for clearing the obstructions and is reversible while still providing a handle in the front regardless of which way the installation is made.	09-24-2009
20110025182	GLIDE MECHANISM FOR ROLL OUT DRAWERS AND OTHER ITEMS - A slide frame mechanism for a rollout accessory such as a wire drawer has two or more ball-bearing glides in a vertical orientation. Each of the glides includes a glide mount with a threaded aperture and cross-bars attached to extend between the glides. The accessory has a plurality of mounting tabs. Shoulder screws with partial threads pass through the accessory mounting tabs and threadably engage the threads of the slide mount apertures to secure the accessory to the glides. A compressible pad is positioned between the accessory mounting tabs and the glide mounts to provide a floating suspension which reduces binding of the glides when the accessory is rolled in and out. The screws fit loosely through oversized openings in the mounting tabs to allow limited movement of the accessory relative to the glides in a horizontal plane for further reduction of binding. Drawer dividers are constructed to detachably fit on drawers to provide separate compartments.	02-03-2011

Risk Klein, Waterloo, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090202975	VIRTUAL BLASTING SYSTEM FOR REMOVAL OF COATING AND/OR RUST FROM A VIRTUAL SURFACE - A computer simulation and virtual reality system simulates the use of a blasting nozzle to remove one or more coatings and/or rust from a virtual surface. The user operates an electronic controller in the form of a blasting nozzle that outputs a signal indicating whether the blasting nozzle controller is in an “on” position or in an “off” position. The system also has a motion tracking system that tracks the position and orientation of the blasting nozzle controller with respect to the virtual surface defined on the display screen. Simulation software in a computer generates virtual blast pattern data, and the removal of the virtual coating(s) and/or rust image from the virtual surface is displayed in real time on the display screen.	08-13-2009

Rita J. Klein, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144144	ELECTROLESS PLATING BATH COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - An electroless plating composition comprising succinic acid, potassium carbonate, a source of cobalt metal ions, a reducing agent, and water is provided. An optional buffering agent may also be included in the composition. The composition may be used to deposit cobalt metal in or on semiconductor substrate surfaces including vias, trenches, and interconnects.	06-10-2010
20100273305	Electro- and Electroless Plating of Metal in the Manufacture of PCRAM Devices - Non-volatile, resistance variable memory devices, integrated circuit elements, and methods of forming such devices are provided. According to one embodiment of a method of the invention, a memory device can be fabricated by depositing a chalcogenide material onto a first (lower) electrode, sputter depositing a thin diffusion layer of a conductive material over the chalcogenide material, diffusing metal from the diffusion layer into the chalcogenide material resulting in a metal-comprising resistance variable material, and then plating a conductive material to a desired thickness to form a second (upper) electrode. In another embodiment, the surface of the chalcogenide layer can be treated with an activating agent such as palladium, a conductive metal can be electrolessly plated onto the activated areas to form a thin diffusion layer, metal ions from the diffusion layer can be diffused into the chalogenide material to form a resistance variable material, and a conductive material plated over the resistance variable material to form the upper electrode. The invention provides a process for controlling the diffusion of metal into the chalcogenide material to form a resistance variable material by depositing the mass of the upper electrode by a metal plating technique.	10-28-2010
20110203940	Method of Selectively Removing Conductive Material - An electrolyte solution, methods, and systems for selectively removing a conductive metal from a substrate are provided. The electrolyte solution comprising nanoparticles that are more noble than the conductive metal being removed, is applied to a substrate to remove the conductive metal selectively relative to a dielectric material without application of an external potential or contact of a processing pad with the surface of the substrate. The solutions and methods can be applied, for example, to remove a conductive metal layer (e.g., barrier metal) selectively relative to dielectric material and to a materially different conductive metal (e.g., copper interconnect) without application of an external potential or contact of a processing pad with the surface of the substrate.	08-25-2011

Robert D. Klein, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090141371	COLLIMATED OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH CLIP RING ECCENTRIC LOCKING MECHANISM - An optical system includes a lens cell having a generally cylindrical lens cell body. The lens cell body has a lens cell central longitudinal axis and a lens cell optical axis eccentrically offset from the lens cell central longitudinal axis. A sleeve includes a generally cylindrical sleeve body having an outer surface with a first longitudinal axis and an inner surface with a second longitudinal axis eccentrically offset from the first longitudinal axis. The lens cell is inserted into the sleeve. A housing has a generally cylindrical body with the sleeve at least partially inserted into the housing. A clip is disposed about at least a portion of the circumference of the housing. The lens cell and the sleeve are rotated relative to each other and to the housing such that the lens cell optical axis is aligned in a desired location. After the lens cell optical axis is aligned in the desired location, the clip is releasably coupled to and inserted through the housing and into the sleeve to restrict rotation of the sleeve relative to the housing.	06-04-2009

Ronald Klein, Shreveport, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110203007	ASSAYS OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS, INCLUDING FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA AND AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS - The invention relates to novel assays for the in vivo analysis of neurodegenerative diseases and the use of such assays to discover therapies capable of modulating such diseases.	08-18-2011

Russell Klein, West Linn, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090055155	SIMULATING EXECUTION OF SOFTWARE PROGRAMS IN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESIGNS - In some embodiments disclosed herein, the execution of a software program by processor can be simulated using two models of the processor: one “detailed” model that offers a relatively high level of detail and operates relatively slowly; and another “fast” model that offers a relatively low level of detail and operates relatively quickly. Portions of the software program are simulated as being executed on one model or the other according to simulation selection information (e.g., user input). State information is passed between models as the system switches from one model to another. The detailed model can comprise, for example, a “full functional” processor model, while the fast model can comprise, for example, an instruction set simulator (ISS) and a bus cycle engine (BCE). Further embodiments allow a plurality of software programs to be simulated in batch using the disclosed technologies.	02-26-2009

Russell A. Klein, Wilsonville, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110289373	Electornic Design Emulation Display Tool - One or more technologies described herein can be used for viewing results of a simulation of a software executable in a multi-processor electronic circuit design. A debug environment can display simulation results related to the multiple processors, for example, as a correlated software debug view of the processors. In at least some embodiments, the disclosed technologies can be used to examine a correlation between an error in the simulation results and one or more inter-processor synchronization events.	11-24-2011

Sarah Ackerstein Klein, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110298237	APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A CHILD'S HEAD - The present invention relates to a device for protecting the head of a child from bumps against the roof and rear doorframe of a vehicle as the child is placed in the child safety seat or removed from it.	12-08-2011

Scott Klein, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275439	CARDIAC ABLATION AND ELECTRICAL INTERFACE SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT - A system for ablating tissue and electrically interfacing with a heart including an electrosurgical instrument, an energy source, and a controller. The instrument includes a shaft maintaining first and second electrodes at a distal section. The electrodes are electrically isolated from one another. The controller controls delivery of energy from the energy source, and monitors electrical signals at the electrodes. The controller is programmed to operate in a monopolar mode and a bipolar mode. In the monopolar mode, the first and second electrodes are electrically uncoupled, and energy from the energy source is delivered to the first electrode in performing an ablation procedure. In the bipolar mode, first and second electrodes are electrically coupled and serve as opposite polarity poles to apply energy to a tissue target site, detect electrical signals at a tissue target site, or both.	11-06-2008

Shane Klein, Waterloo, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100333134	SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ADVERTISING - A system, method and computer program product to provide content and information. Exemplary embodiments may include a server that provides variable content to one or more people in the form of a website. The website may be dynamic to allow for the targeting of people with certain interests or targeted towards individuals. The server may provide content to attract viewers to the website, retain viewers on the website and direct viewers to any other website, product offering or service offering through any of a variety of manners.	12-30-2010

Stanley Klein, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216387	METHODS AND SYSTEM TO MANAGE VARIABILITY IN PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY - Methods and systems to control loads coupled to an electric energy or power grid within corresponding ranges of load values in response to one or more factors, such as to manage variability in production of renewable energy. Loads may be controlled in response to an indication of balance between available power and loads and/or in response to new loads and/or grid disconnections, and may be controlled repeatedly over time to adjust a sum load in response to changes in one or more of balance between available power and loads, new loads, and grid disconnections. A load may be repeatedly adjusted over time to provide an electrical power requirement within a time frame while accommodating at least a portion of variations in the balance between available electric power and load.	08-27-2009

Sunny Klein, Jordan, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120103277	Proximity device for a child - A proximity device for a child includes a hub configured for engagement with a caretaker, an extension element connected to the hub at a first end and extending to a second end, and an attraction element connected to the second end of the extension element, the attraction element being configured for engagement with a child and including an attraction feature desirable by a child, wherein, when the hub is engaged with a caretaker and the attraction element is engaged with a child, the device controls the proximity of the child to the adult.	05-03-2012

Ted Klein, Saint Bonifacius, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090145893	BUCKY WARMER WITH HOLDER - A portable device is provided that is used to warm a mammography machine and which comprises a warmer and a holder for the warmer, the holder having a charging mechanism for charging the warmer. The warmer includes an enclosed heating element and power source. The heating element is precisely regulated to ensure that the sensitive imaging elements are not damaged by an over-temperature condition, while at the same time permitting a rapid heating of the warmer for high cycle use. The warmer warms surfaces of the mammography machine that contacts human skin.	06-11-2009

Ty D. Klein, Hillsboro, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120079272	ONE-TIME USE AUTHORIZATION CODES WITH ENCRYPTED DATA PAYLOADS FOR USE WITH DIAGNOSTIC CONTENT SUPPORTED VIA ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS - In one embodiment, a computing apparatus that receives respective unique identifiers corresponding to a machine and a diagnostic tool and a requested parameter setting for configuring a machine component residing in the machine, and provides an authorization code with a payload comprising the requested parameter setting, the payload encrypted based on the unique identifiers.	03-29-2012

William J. Klein, Stillwater, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080309482	Tunnel Activity Sensing System - A system for detection of underground intrusions and reporting those intrusions, including a plurality of sensor packages planted underground, the plurality of sensor packages providing a corresponding plurality of detection outputs to a controller, the controller operative to receive at least one of the plurality of detection outputs and to provide a high speed output indication of intrusion presence.	12-18-2008
20090071223	Staged Tooling Technology - The invention involves staged press brake tooling combinations. In some embodiments, the invention provides a staged press brake setup. In other embodiments, the invention provides a staged quick-change multiple forming recess press brake die.	03-19-2009
20100283608	Intrusion Warning and Reporting Network - A system for detection of intrusions and reporting those intrusions, including a plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors providing a corresponding plurality of detection outputs to a remote controller, the remote controller operative to receive at least one of the plurality of detection outputs and to provide a high speed output indication of intrusion presence.	11-11-2010