Kovacs, US
Andrew S. Kovacs, Lafayette, IN US
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20130202012 | Highly-Reliable Micro-Electromechanical System Temperature Sensor - A micro-electromechanical system-type (MEMS) sensor arrangement for wirelessly measuring temperatures is disclosed. The MEMS sensor arrangement includes a multimorph sensor, a sensor coil coupled to the multimorph sensor, and a readout coil configured to be magnetically coupled to the sensor coil to i) energize the sensor coil, and ii) provide a readout of the natural frequency of the multimorph sensor, the sensor coil and the readout coil. | 08-08-2013 |
20140204976 | Highly-Reliable Micro-Electromechanical System Temperature Sensor - A sensor arrangement for wirelessly measuring temperature and vibration is disclosed. The sensor arrangement includes a sensor element and a sensor coil affixed on the device. A readout coil is configured to be magnetically coupled to the sensor coil configured to energize the sensor coil with an energizing signal, configured to provide the natural frequency of the sensor element, the sensor coil, and the readout coil, and configured to provide amplitude modulations of the energizing signal, the amplitude modulations being induced by changes in the coupling factor of the readout coil and the sensor coil. An energizing circuit is configured to energize the readout coil with the energizing signal. A readout circuit is configured to store or display information regarding the natural frequency and the amplitude modulations. | 07-24-2014 |
Andrew Stephen Kovacs, Lafayette, IN US
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20140329472 | Antenna Environment Sensing Device - Embodiments relate to a sensing device configured to sense the environment of an antenna in a wireless communications or wireless power transfer device without impacting data signal or transferred power integrity. By incorporating a sensing device in the wireless device that operates outside the data signal operating and operational power transfer frequency(s) of the antenna, send/receive data signal integrity may be retained while sensing the environment of the antenna. The sensing device may further use properties of the sensed environment to adjust the configuration of a tunable antenna to decrease signal degradation due to the environment and increase battery life or power transfer efficiency of the wireless device. | 11-06-2014 |
Brian Kovacs, Greenwood, IN US
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20150067520 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A PLURALITY OF GRAPHICAL REPORTS FROM A DATA SET - A system and method is provided for batch generation of graphic reports from one or more data sets for multiple recipients including, among other features, creation of a report template for graphically presenting information regarding a plurality of subsets of the data set with the ability to specify different graphical presentations of identical data types for different report recipients, and the ability to generate for each report recipient from a library of graphic templates, a report that graphically displays the same type of data differently for different report recipients based on specifying different graphical presentation of identical data types for different report recipients. The system and method also provides for a user to specify the data set(s) and to automatically and periodically send a generated report to each report recipient. | 03-05-2015 |
Bruce Kovacs, Long Beach, CA US
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20090318520 | USE OF ISOINDOLES FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROBEHAVIORAL DISORDERS - The present invention generally relates to the use of drugs for the treatment of neurobehavioral disorders or symptoms of a neurobehavioral disorder associated with dysfunction of the trimonoamine modulating system (TMMS). More specifically, the invention describes methods for the treatment of a neurobehavioral disorder and/or treatment or prevention of symptoms of a neurobehavioral disorder by administering suitable Isoindole derivatives alone or in combination with other agents so as to provide relatively equal inhibitory effect on serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine transporters. | 12-24-2009 |
Douglas A. Kovacs, North Canton, OH US
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20140048594 | AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE WITH RACK SUPPORTED COMPONENTS - An automated banking machine operates responsive to data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader that reads card data from a user card. The read card data corresponds to a financial account and is used to authorize the machine user to carry out a transaction on the financial account. The automated banking machine includes a display and a printer to produce records of a financial transaction carried out with the card reader. The automated banking machine also includes a validator arrangement including a currency note validator which reads data from a currency note in determining validity of the note. The note validator, while remaining supported by the machine, is slidable to extend outside of the machine where it can be pivoted to an orientation at which it can be serviced. | 02-20-2014 |
Gregory Kovacs, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100286532 | WEARABLE APPARATUS FOR MEASURING HEART-RELATED PARAMETERS AND DERIVING HUMAN STATUS PARAMETERS FROM SENSED PHYSIOLOGICAL AND CONTEXTUAL PARAMETERS - A monitor device and associated methodology are disclosed which provide a self contained, relatively small and continuously wearable package for the monitoring of heart related parameters, including ECG. The detection of heart related parameters is predicated on the location of inequipotential signals located within regions of the human body conventionally defined as equivalent for the purpose of detection of heart related electrical activity, such as on single limbs. Amplification, filtering and processing methods and apparatus are described in conjunction with analytical tools for beat detection and display. | 11-11-2010 |
20120084022 | Enhanced Microfluidic Electromagnetic Measurements - Techniques for enhanced microfluidic impedance spectroscopy include causing a core fluid to flow into a channel between two sheath flows of one or more sheath fluids different from the core fluid. Flow in the channel is laminar. A dielectric constant of a fluid constituting either sheath flow is much less than a dielectric constant of the core fluid. Electrical impedance is measured in the channel between at least a first pair of electrodes. In some embodiments, enhanced optical measurements include causing a core fluid to flow into a channel between two sheath flows of one or more sheath fluids different from the core fluid. An optical index of refraction of a fluid constituting either sheath flow is much less than an optical index of refraction of the core fluid. An optical property is measured in the channel. | 04-05-2012 |
20120123232 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING HEART RATE VARIABILITY USING WAVELET TRANSFORMATION - The present invention relates to advanced signal processing methods including digital wavelet transformation to analyze heart-related electronic signals and extract features that can accurately identify various states of the cardiovascular system. The invention may be utilized to estimate the extent of blood volume loss, distinguish blood volume loss from physiological activities associated with exercise, and predict the presence and extent of cardiovascular disease in general. | 05-17-2012 |
20120245439 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING CRITICAL CARE PARAMETERS - A physiological measuring system is disclosed that monitors certain physiological parameters of an individual through the use of a body-mounted sensing apparatus. The apparatus is particularly adapted for continuous wear. The system is also adaptable or applicable to calculating derivations of such parameters. A oxygen debt measuring embodiment is directed predicting an outcome in response to injury and illness. The technique allows for closed-loop resuscitation, early identification of illness and early corrective action. | 09-27-2012 |
20140094707 | WEARABLE APPARATUS FOR MEASURING HEART-RELATED PARAMETERS AND DERIVING HUMAN STATUS PARAMETERS FROM SENSED PHYSIOLOGICAL AND CONTEXTUAL PARAMETERS - A monitor device and associated methodology are disclosed which provide a self contained, relatively small and continuously wearable package for the monitoring of heart related parameters, including ECG. The detection of heart related parameters is predicated on the location of inequipotential signals located within regions of the human body conventionally defined as equivalent for the purpose of detection of heart related electrical activity, such as on single limbs. Amplification, filtering and processing methods and apparatus are described in conjunction with analytical tools for beat detection and display. | 04-03-2014 |
20140221849 | WEARABLE APPARATUS TO DETECT PULSE TRANSIT TIME - A monitor device and associated methodology are disclosed which provide a self contained, relatively small and continuously wearable package for the monitoring of heart related parameters, including ECG. The detection of heart related parameters is predicated on the location of inequipotential signals located within regions of the human body conventionally defined as equivalent for the purpose of detection of heart related electrical activity, such as on single limbs. Amplification, filtering and processing methods and apparatus are described in conjunction with analytical tools for beat detection and display. | 08-07-2014 |
20140221850 | WEARABLE APPARATUS TO DETECT SLEEP STAGE INFORMATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL - A monitor device and associated methodology are disclosed which provide a self contained, relatively small and continuously wearable package for the monitoring of heart related parameters, including ECG. The detection of heart related parameters is predicated on the location of inequipotential signals located within regions of the human body conventionally defined as equivalent for the purpose of detection of heart related electrical activity, such as on single limbs. Amplification, filtering and processing methods and apparatus are described in conjunction with analytical tools for beat detection and display. | 08-07-2014 |
20160033311 | ENHANCED MICROFLUIDIC ELECTROMAGNETIC MEASUREMENTS - Techniques for enhanced microfluidic impedance spectroscopy include causing a core fluid to flow into a channel between two sheath flows of one or more sheath fluids different from the core fluid. Flow in the channel is laminar. A dielectric constant of a fluid constituting either sheath flow is much less than a dielectric constant of the core fluid. Electrical impedance is measured in the channel between at least a first pair of electrodes. In some embodiments, enhanced optical measurements include causing a core fluid to flow into a channel between two sheath flows of one or more sheath fluids different from the core fluid. An optical index of refraction of a fluid constituting either sheath flow is much less than an optical index of refraction of the core fluid. An optical property is measured in the channel. | 02-04-2016 |
Gregory J. Kovacs, Greenacres, FL US
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20140015876 | DEVICE FOR LEVELING INK UNDER A THERMAL GRADIENT - A method of leveling ink that is printed on a substrate includes establishing a thermal gradient across a thickness of the substrate, the thermal gradient characterized in that it is less than a viscosity threshold temperature of the ink across most of the substrate. | 01-16-2014 |
Gregory T. Kovacs, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100094147 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION - Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function. | 04-15-2010 |
20130310700 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart and vascular characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected cardiovascular characteristics. The BCG output can be used for various purposes, such as detecting arterial aging. Secondary sensors can be used in conjunction with the BCG and can be used to determine the central arterial blood pressure, when used in conjunction with a peripheral blood pressure measurement. | 11-21-2013 |
20140142437 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION - Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function. | 05-22-2014 |
20150073234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION - Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function. | 03-12-2015 |
20150257680 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION - Characteristics of a user's heart are detected. In accordance with an example embodiment, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected heart characteristics. The BCG output is further processed using data from one or more additional sensors, such as to reduce noise and/or otherwise process the BCG signal to characterize the user's heart function. | 09-17-2015 |
20150282718 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor is used to detect heart and vascular characteristics of a user, and provide a BCG output indicative of the detected cardiovascular characteristics. The BCG output can be used for various purposes, such as detecting arterial aging. Secondary sensors can be used in conjunction with the BCG and can be used to determine the central arterial blood pressure, when used in conjunction with a peripheral blood pressure measurement. | 10-08-2015 |
20150359441 | IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward obtaining a plurality of impedance-measurement signals while a set of at least three electrodes are concurrently contacting a user. Additionally, various aspects of the present disclosure include determining a plurality of pulse characteristic signals based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted from one of the impedance-measurement signals and is used as a timing reference to extract and process another of the pulse characteristic signals. | 12-17-2015 |
20150359452 | IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward obtaining a plurality of impedance-measurement signals while a set of at least three electrodes are concurrently contacting a user. Additionally, various aspects of the present disclosure include determining a plurality of pulse characteristic signals based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted from one of the impedance-measurement signals and is used as a timing reference to extract and process another of the pulse characteristic signals. | 12-17-2015 |
20150359486 | DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING AUTOMATIC USER-RESPONSIVE AND USER-SPECIFIC PHYSIOLOGICAL-METER PLATFORM - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. While the plurality of electrodes is concurrently contacting a limb or other extremity of the user, measurement signals are obtained from the plurality of electrodes. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings specific to the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals and comparisons of user-obtained data are made relative to user-data profiles stored in the memory circuit. | 12-17-2015 |
20150359492 | DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING AUTOMATIC USER RECOGNITION AND OBTAINING IMPEDANCE-MEASUREMENT SIGNALS - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. While the plurality of electrodes is concurrently contacting a limb or other extremity of the user, measurement signals are obtained from the plurality of electrodes. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings of the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals. One of the pulse characteristic signals is extracted, and used as a timing reference to extract and process another pulse characteristic signal. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362360 | MULTIFUNCTION SCALE WITH LARGE-AREA DISPLAY - Weighing scale apparatuses (devices and systems) and methods are implemented using a variety of biometric-based devices and methods. According to one such implementation, a weighing scale uses a base unit to integrate a support structure, a display, and circuitry to measure and determine the physiological parameters of the user, including a user-weight metric. The support structure includes a platform region that utilizes sensor circuitry to collect physiological data from the user, which is then processed by user-targeted circuitry to determine the physiological parameters (e.g., weight and heart-related measurements) of the user. Such parameters are then associated with the user and saved to a data-access circuit, and also forwarded to a display which communicates the physiological parameters among other information to the user through the platform region; the display encompassing substantially all of the platform region, including the region(s) upon which the user would stand for weight measurements. | 12-17-2015 |
20160022156 | DEVICE AND METHOD HAVING AUTOMATIC USER-RESPONSIVE AND USER-SPECIFIC PHYSIOLOGICAL-METER PLATFORM - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a CPU and a memory circuit that has user-corresponding data stored on the memory circuit, and a platform over which a plurality of electrodes are interleaved, and configured for engaging the user. Based on a plurality of impedance-measurement signals being obtained from the electrodes, signals are generated that correspond to cardiovascular timings specific to the user. In such aspects of the present disclosure, pulse characteristic signals are determined based on the plurality of impedance-measurement signals and comparisons of user-obtained data are made relative to user-data profiles stored in the memory circuit. | 01-28-2016 |
20160033319 | FITNESS TESTING SCALE - Fitness testing scale systems and methods are implemented using a variety of approaches. According to one implementation, a fitness testing scale measures the physiological data of a user engaging sensor circuitry on a platform region of the scale. In a fitness testing mode, physiological data of the user is detected at respective states of physical exertion. The physiological data is then processed by user-targeted circuitry to determine physiological parameters of the user pertaining to the respective physical exertion states, such as may pertain to an increase in exertion or a reduction in exertion. These physiological parameters may, for example, be used to provide an indication of the physical health and fitness of the user. Such parameters may then be associated with the user and saved to a data-access circuit, and also forwarded to a display which communicates the physiological parameters among other information to the user through the platform region. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038037 | MULTI-FUNCTION FITNESS SCALE WITH DISPLAY - Certain aspects of the instance disclosure are assessing a fitness of a user using a weighing scale apparatus. Specific embodiments concern an arrangement of devices configured and arranged to monitor physiological parameters while the user is standing on a platform region of the device, and communicate an assessed fitness to the user as feedback. Further specific embodiments concern methods of monitoring physiological parameters of a user using the apparatus, assessing the fitness of the user based on one or more of the physiological parameters, and communicating the assessed fitness to the user as feedback. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038038 | SYSTEM WITH USER-PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA UPDATES - Certain aspects of the instance disclosure are physiological data updates using a weighing scale and a user wearable device. Specific embodiments concern an arrangement of devices including a user wearable device and a weighing scale. The weighing scale is configured and arranged to monitor a plurality of physiological signals of the user using current-impedance electrodes and select data indicative of a physiological parameter of the user, for display on the user wearable device, based on a threshold value and the plurality of physiological signals. | 02-11-2016 |
20160081563 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ESTIMATE OR MEASURE HEMODYNAMIC OUTPUT AND/OR RELATED CARDIAC OUTPUT - Certain aspects of the instant disclosure are sensing and/or providing estimates for blood pressure or cardiac output by using time-synchronous communication (or correlation) between two sensors. Specific embodiments concern an arrangement of devices including a time-synchronous circuit and a sensor. The sensor is configured to obtain, at or near a lower-body/extremity location of the user, time-related data indicative of speed or transit time of a propagating pressure wave while the wave travels in an artery and down a leg of the user. The time-synchronous circuit is configured to correlate information corresponding to or derived from the time-related data in a time synchronous manner with other cardiovascular information. The cardiovascular information corresponds to or is derived from hemodynamic output from the user by another sensor located at or near an upper-extremity location or lower-extremity of the user. | 03-24-2016 |
20160095521 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING HEART FUNCTION - In accordance with an example embodiment, a body-weight sensing scale includes cardio-based physiological sensing circuitry to detect heart characteristics of a user, and provide outputs indicative of the detected heart characteristics. A processor circuit is arranged with the cardio-based physiological sensing circuitry to process data to provide a noise-reduced cardiogram signal which characterizes functionality/health of the user's heart. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095522 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a user-platform apparatus, such as a bodyweight sensing scale, includes a heart/cardiogram sensor which is used to detect heart and vascular characteristics of a user, and provide a cardiogram output indicative of the detected cardiovascular characteristics. The cardiogram output can be used for various purposes, such as detecting arterial stiffness and/or aging. | 04-07-2016 |
Gregory T.a. Kovacs, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130018590 | EVENT DOSIMETER DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF - A dosimetry device includes at least one sensor in a housing and a dosimetry processing device with a memory. The dosimtery processing device is coupled to the at least one sensor in the housing. The dosimetry processing device is configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory comprising: obtaining readings from the sensor; storing the readings; conducting an analysis of the stored readings to determine an injury risk assessment; and outputting at least one of the conducted analysis of the determined injury risk assessment or the stored readings. | 01-17-2013 |
Gregory T.a. Kovacs, Stanford, CA US
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20080254532 | Thermal cycler with optical detector - A reaction vessel having a reaction chamber for holding a sample is fabricated by producing a housing having a rigid frame defining the minor walls of the chamber. The housing also defines a port for introducing fluid into the chamber. At least one sheet or film is attached to the rigid frame to form at least one major wall of the chamber. In preferred embodiments, two sheets or films are attached to opposite sides of the rigid frame to form two opposing major walls of the chamber, the major walls being connected to each other by the minor walls. | 10-16-2008 |
20100068706 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE - An analyte is separated from a fluid sample by introducing the sample into a cartridge having a sample port and a first flow path extending from the sample port. The first flow path includes an extraction chamber containing a solid support for capturing the analyte from the sample. The cartridge has a second flow path for eluting the captured analyte from the extraction chamber, the second flow diverging from the first flow path after passing through the extraction chamber. The sample is forced to flow through the extraction chamber and into a waste chamber, thereby capturing the analyte with the solid support as the sample flows through the extraction chamber. The captured analyte is then eluted from the extraction chamber by forcing an elution fluid to flow through the extraction chamber and along the second flow path. | 03-18-2010 |
20110165562 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE - An analyte is separated from a fluid sample by introducing the sample into a cartridge having a sample port and a first flow path extending from the sample port. The first flow path includes an extraction chamber containing a solid support for capturing the analyte from the sample. The cartridge has a second flow path for eluting the captured analyte from the extraction chamber, the second flow diverging from the first flow path after passing through the extraction chamber. The sample is forced to flow through the extraction chamber and into a waste chamber, thereby capturing the analyte with the solid support as the sample flows through the extraction chamber. The captured analyte is then eluted from the extraction chamber by forcing an elution fluid to flow through the extraction chamber and along the second flow path. | 07-07-2011 |
20120295269 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE - An analyte is separated from a fluid sample by introducing the sample into a cartridge having a sample port and a first flow path extending from the sample port. The first flow path includes an extraction chamber containing a solid support for capturing the analyte from the sample. The cartridge has a second flow path for eluting the captured analyte from the extraction chamber, the second flow diverging from the first flow path after passing through the extraction chamber. The sample is forced to flow through the extraction chamber and into a waste chamber, thereby capturing the analyte with the solid support as the sample flows through the extraction chamber. The captured analyte is then eluted from the extraction chamber by forcing an elution fluid to flow through the extraction chamber and along the second flow path. | 11-22-2012 |
20130220931 | COMPOSITION, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE - An analyte is separated from a fluid sample by introducing the sample into a cartridge having a sample port and a first flow path extending from the sample port. The first flow path includes an extraction chamber containing a solid support for capturing the analyte from the sample. The cartridge has a second flow path for eluting the captured analyte from the extraction chamber, the second flow diverging from the first flow path after passing through the extraction chamber. The sample is forced to flow through the extraction chamber and into a waste chamber, thereby capturing the analyte with the solid support as the sample flows through the extraction chamber. The captured analyte is then eluted from the extraction chamber by forcing an elution fluid to flow through the extraction chamber and along the second flow path. | 08-29-2013 |
20130236907 | COMPOSITION, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE - An analyte is separated from a fluid sample by introducing the sample into a cartridge having a sample port and a first flow path extending from the sample port. The first flow path includes an extraction chamber containing a solid support for capturing the analyte from the sample. The cartridge has a second flow path for eluting the captured analyte from the extraction chamber, the second flow diverging from the first flow path after passing through the extraction chamber. The sample is forced to flow through the extraction chamber and into a waste chamber, thereby capturing the analyte with the solid support as the sample flows through the extraction chamber. The captured analyte is then eluted from the extraction chamber by forcing an elution fluid to flow through the extraction chamber and along the second flow path. | 09-12-2013 |
20140141424 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE - An analyte is separated from a fluid sample by introducing the sample into a cartridge having a sample port and a first flow path extending from the sample port. The first flow path includes an extraction chamber containing a solid support for capturing the analyte from the sample. The cartridge has a second flow path for eluting the captured analyte from the extraction chamber, the second flow diverging from the first flow path after passing through the extraction chamber. The sample is forced to flow through the extraction chamber and into a waste chamber, thereby capturing the analyte with the solid support as the sample flows through the extraction chamber. The captured analyte is then eluted from the extraction chamber by forcing an elution fluid to flow through the extraction chamber and along the second flow path. | 05-22-2014 |
Gregory T. A. Kovacs, Palo Alto, CA US
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20160029905 | PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - According to an aspect, an apparatus comprises an integrated circuit and a memory circuit to process input signals obtained from a user according to a plurality of physiologic monitoring uses, and a physiologic monitoring sensor circuit, including at least one physiologic sensor and physiologic signal amplification and filtering circuitry, applied to the user's skin by coupling physiologic signals from the user's skin, to receive physiologic signals received by the coupling, and to amplify and filter the received physiologic signals for processing by the integrated circuit and therefrom measure a plurality of physiologic parameters of the user according to the physiologic monitoring uses. The apparatus comprises an external removable circuit to enable additional physiological monitoring uses, and verification and activation circuitry to receive initialization data from the external removable circuit and configure the integrated circuit and the physiologic monitoring sensor circuit to provide at least one additional physiologic parameter. | 02-04-2016 |
James Kovacs, Reno, NV US
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20090191964 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING A PLAYER TO SELECT PROGRESSIVE AWARDS TO TRY FOR AND CHANCES OF WINNING PROGRESSIVE AWARDS - The present disclosure provides a gaming device, a gaming system and a method for operating a gaming device or gaming system with a plurality of progressive awards. The gaming device enables a player to select one of the progressive awards. The player's selection of which progressive award to play for is based, at least in part, on a relative probability of the player winning the selected progressive award compared to the relative probabilities of the player winning the non-selected progressive awards. After selecting which award to play for, the gaming device either provides the selected progressive award to the player or modifies the relative probability that the player will win the selected progressive award with one or more of any award selections remaining. Such a configuration enables the player to strategically select which award to play for and the order that the player will play for the awards. | 07-30-2009 |
James Kovacs, Monument, CO US
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20120108492 | LIGAND-SPECIFIC NON-ANTIBODY COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT CR2 ACTIVATION AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention describes a novel non-antibody ligand-specific compound that selectively binds to a complement receptor type 2 (CR2) protein, a ligand thereof, or both, wherein the compound competitively inhibits CR2 ligand's binding to a CR2 protein in a standard assay. The present invention also describes compositions and methods of use thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
James Eugene Kovacs, Swansea, IL US
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20110146652 | DIRECT FIRED HEATERS WITH IN-SHOT BURNERS, TUBULAR COMBUSTION CHAMBERS, AND/OR VARIABLE VENTURI - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure include direct fired heaters and methods relating to the operation of direct fired heaters. An exemplary embodiment of a direct fired heater generally includes one or more in-shot burners and one or more combustion tubes configured to receive combustion air emanating from the one or more in-shot burners. The direct fired heater includes a passageway having an inlet configured to receive or intake a circulating air flow. The passageway may include a venturi portion downstream of the inlet in fluid communication with the exit ends of the combustion tubes. The flow of circulating air through the venturi portion may induce flow of combustion air through the one or more combustion tubes. | 06-23-2011 |
James K. Kovacs, Reno, NV US
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20120122564 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WHICH ENABLES MULTIPLE PLAYERS TO SIMULTANEOUSLY PLAY MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL GAMES OR GROUP GAMES ON A CENTRAL DISPLAY - The present disclosure provides a gaming system including a central controller, a central display which includes a plurality of display segments and a plurality player stations. The display segments are configured to each separately display one of a plurality of games, to co-act to display a plurality of games, or to co-act to display one game. Each player station is configured to enable a player to play one or more of the games displayed by the display segments. The gaming system enables a plurality of players to play a group game on the central display, a plurality of players to simultaneously play multiple group games on the central display, and a plurality of players to each simultaneously play multiple individual games on the central display. | 05-17-2012 |
20130157754 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WHICH ENABLES MULTIPLE PLAYERS TO SIMULTANEOUSLY PLAY MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL GAMES OR GROUP GAMES ON A CENTRAL DISPLAY - The present disclosure provides a gaming system including a central controller, a central display which includes a plurality of display segments and a plurality player stations. The display segments are configured to each separately display one of a plurality of games, to co-act to display a plurality of games, or to co-act to display one game. Each player station is configured to enable a player to play one or more of the games displayed by the display segments. The gaming system enables a plurality of players to play a group game on the central display, a plurality of players to simultaneously play multiple group games on the central display, and a plurality of players to each simultaneously play multiple individual games on the central display. | 06-20-2013 |
20140073412 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WHICH ENABLES MULTIPLE PLAYERS TO SIMULTANEOUSLY PLAY MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL GAMES OR GROUP GAMES ON A CENTRAL DISPLAY - The present disclosure provides a gaming system including a central controller, a central display which includes a plurality of display segments and a plurality player stations. The display segments are configured to each separately display one of a plurality of games, to co-act to display a plurality of games, or to co-act to display one game. Each player station is configured to enable a player to play one or more of the games displayed by the display segments. The gaming system enables a plurality of players to play a group game on the central display, a plurality of players to simultaneously play multiple group games on the central display, and a plurality of players to each simultaneously play multiple individual games on the central display. | 03-13-2014 |
20160078715 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD WHICH ENABLES MULTIPLE PLAYERS TO SIMULTANEOUSLY PLAY MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL GAMES OR GROUP GAMES ON A CENTRAL DISPLAY - The present disclosure provides a gaming system including a central controller, a central display which includes a plurality of display segments and a plurality player stations. The display segments are configured to each separately display one of a plurality of games, to co-act to display a plurality of games, or to co-act to display one game. Each player station is configured to enable a player to play one or more of the games displayed by the display segments. The gaming system enables a plurality of players to play a group game on the central display, a plurality of players to simultaneously play multiple group games on the central display, and a plurality of players to each simultaneously play multiple individual games on the central display. | 03-17-2016 |
James M. Kovacs, Monument, CO US
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20130190477 | COMPLEMENT RECEPTOR 2 (CR2) TARGETING GROUPS - Provided herein are compositions and methods directed to soluble proteins which can selectively deliver modulators of complement activity. Targeted delivery of these modulators is accomplished by selectively mutating particular amino acids in a targeting protein portion of the composition corresponding to at least the first two N-terminal SCR domains of CR2. Depending on the particular combination of mutations introduced into the targeting portion, a complement activity modulator can be selectively delivered to particular ligands of CR2 at sites where complement system activation or suppression is desired. | 07-25-2013 |
Jason R. Kovacs, Cambridge, MA US
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20130341277 | Porous Film - A reverse osmosis (RO) membrane can include a porous substrate, a multilayer film arranged on the substrate, which includes a first layer including a polyelectrolyte and a second layer including a plurality of clay particles, where the first layer is arranged adjacent to the second layer. The multilayer film can be prepared by a spray-LbL process. The resulting RO membrane can provide high water permeability combined with high salt rejection. | 12-26-2013 |
Jeffrey J. Kovacs, Durham, NC US
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20100292169 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATING HDAC6 ACTIVITY - The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting Hsp90 activity in a cell, comprising contacting the cell with an inhibitor of histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) | 11-18-2010 |
Joseph Kovacs, Bethesda, MD US
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20110294147 | SEROLOGICAL SCREENING FOR HHV-8 INFECTION USING ANTIGEN MIXTURES - The invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for the diagnosis or detection of active, latent, or prior infection with human herpesvirus 8 in a subject sample. | 12-01-2011 |
Joseph F. Kovacs, New Orleans, LA US
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20140030395 | PRODUCT-SEGREGATING CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR TESTING PRODUCTS PROCESSED IN A PRODUCT TUMBLING APPARATUS - A rigid, foraminous, ball-shaped container for housing products treated in a product-tumbling apparatus. The container allows selected products to be segregated from a mass flow of products and can protect a sensor mounted in the container from damage that can be caused by the tumbling action. | 01-30-2014 |
20150059117 | FLEXIBLE AND ADJUSTABLE ROLLER SCRAPERS - A flexible scraper for a grader or other solid object processing system. The flexible scraper is adjustably mounted to a frame and contacts a rotating roller to clean the rotating roller or prevent components from wrapping around the roller, as well as maintain products within designated lanes. Connectors allow insertion and release of the scraper into and from the frame. The flexible scraper is inserted into slots in the frame and held against the rotating roller by gravity. | 03-05-2015 |
20150068223 | RAINFALL CHILLER - A counterflow chiller for cooling products on a conveyor employs a plurality of recirculating cooling modules in fluid communication with each other. Each recirculating cooling module sprays coolant over a portion of the conveyor to adjust the temperature of a product on the conveyor. An axial pump pumps coolant from a reservoir in a first recirculating coolant module to a sprayer, which sprays coolant over the product. Overflow coolant spills from one recirculating cooling module to another recirculating cooling module operating at a higher equilibrium temperature. | 03-12-2015 |
Kelly Kovacs, Jamestown, NC US
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20150090135 | PAINT STENCIL - A stencil includes a substrate defining at least one aperture extending therethrough. The at least one aperture provides a template for painting a design on an underlying surface. The stencil is also provided with an adhesive layer at least partially covering one side of the substrate. The adhesive layer is a reversible adhesive configured to temporarily attach the stencil to an underlying surface and leave the underlying surface unmarked after removal. The reversible adhesive retains an adhesion property for a plurality of adhesion cycles. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090624 | REUSABLE DESIGN SWATCH APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A swatch assembly includes a substrate with a decorative sample thereon, and an adhesive layer at least partially covering the substrate. The adhesive layer is a reversible adhesive configured to releasably and temporarily attach the design swatch to an underlying surface, leave the underlying surface unmarked after removal, and retain an adhesion property for a plurality of adhesion cycles. A design system includes a first design swatch with a first substrate and a first adhesive layer being a reversible adhesive, and a second design swatch with a second substrate and a second adhesive layer being a reversible adhesive. A display apparatus for a design swatch includes a substrate layer, an adhesive layer being a reversible adhesive, and an attachment feature supported by the substrate layer and configured to receive a design swatch for display against an underlying surface. | 04-02-2015 |
20150096117 | SHOWER ROD MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A shower rod mounting assembly is provided with a flexible substrate having a first side and a spaced apart second side. A reversible dry adhesive layer at least partially covers the first side of the substrate to attach the flexible substrate to a surface and leave the underlying surface unmarked after removal. The reversible adhesive retains an adhesion property for a plurality of adhesion cycles. A receptacle is mounted to the second side and is adapted to receive an end of a shower rod. A boss extends from the substrate with a track formed therein with an opening to receive an end of a shower rod. A biasing member extends from the substrate adjacent to the opening to retain the end of the shower rod after installation. | 04-09-2015 |
Kerry J. Kovacs, Morristown, NJ US
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20090300937 | Indirect drying method using two temperature zones - A method of drying material uses two different temperature zones within a single chamber. The material enters the first temperature zone where it is indirectly heated by structures heated to a first temperature. The material then moves to the second temperature zone where it is indirectly heated by structures heated to a second temperature different from the first temperature. The second temperature may be greater than or less than the first temperature. The method is particularly useful for drying materials that have a tendency to foul the heated structures of a dryer, such as wastewater treatment sludges. | 12-10-2009 |
Kristopher S. Kovacs, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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20160134596 | Methods, Systems and Computer Program Products for an Application Execution Container for Managing Secondary Application Protocols - A virtual application container can manage a plurality of secondary applications using a graphical user interface (GUI). The secondary applications may be selectively downloadable by a user and/or provided by third-party external providers. The application execution container may include a common feature or services interface that is used by the secondary applications that are executed in the GUI, which may include user verification and/or authentication information. The application execution container may include security and control functions that may be used by external service providers to ensure that users are properly authenticated, and the ability to add and/or utilize individual secondary applications may be granted based on predetermined eligibility criteria. | 05-12-2016 |
Laszlo Kovacs, Foster City, CA US
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20120226649 | Content delivery network (CDN) cold content handling - A method of content delivery in a content delivery network (CDN), where the CDN is deployed, operated and managed by a content delivery network service provider (CDNSP). The CDN comprises a set of content servers and a domain name system (DNS). For a given content provider, a determination is first made whether the content provider has “cold content” delivery requirements by evaluating one or more factors that include: total content size, size of content objects expected to be served, uniqueness of content, total number of content objects, and a percentage of the total content size that is expected to account for a given percentage of traffic. Upon a determination that the content provider has cold content delivery requirements, a subset of the CDN content servers are configured to implement a set of one or handling rules for managing delivery of the cold content from the CDN content servers. | 09-06-2012 |
20140006484 | Site acceleration with customer prefetching enabled through customer-specific configurations | 01-02-2014 |
20150365465 | Site acceleration with content prefetching enabled through customer-specific configurations - A CDN edge server is configured to provide one or more extended content delivery features on a domain-specific, customer-specific basis, preferably using configuration files that are distributed to the edge servers using a configuration system. A given configuration file includes a set of content handling rules and directives that facilitate one or more advanced content handling features, such as content prefetching. When prefetching is enabled, the edge server retrieves objects embedded in pages (normally HTML content) at the same time it serves the page to the browser rather than waiting for the browser's request for these objects. This can significantly decrease the overall rendering time of the page and improve the user experience of a Web site. | 12-17-2015 |
Marianela Kovacs, Wayne, NJ US
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20100011973 | Plantain slicer - A utensil or tool specifically adapted for manually slicing ripened plantains, overcoming the previous method of a single blade knife, producing one slice at a time. The plantain slicer includes a frame which encompasses an area generally conforming to the shape and size of a typical plantain as well as other similar shaped vegetables and fruits. The frame has two opposing arched longitudinal sides which are interconnected with a multitude of spaced, substantially parallel arranged ribs, set at a diagonal. The ribs are sufficiently thin to cut diagonally through a pealed ripened plantain, vegetable and fruit. The user will have the ability to grasp the utensil by the handles which are located at each end of the frame and slice through the plantain by pushing down. The end result is uniform diagonal slices in one single action, allowing for even cooking. Openings in the handles permit the hanging of the utensil for storage. | 01-21-2010 |
Marty L.r. Kovacs, Chester, NH US
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20090241308 | Dressing Table Skirt - A dressing table skirt has a tabletop portion that is sized to fit over a dressing table and a drape portion covering the sides and legs of the dressing table. The drape portion is attached to the perimeter of the tabletop portion. The tabletop portion of the skirt may have one or more anti-skid pieces that come in contact with the dressing table. A continuous slit is provided in the tabletop portion and drape portion of the dressing table skirt. The slit includes a keyhole shape on the tabletop portion that is bulbous and forms into a narrow channel. One or more fasteners may hold the slit or expanded slit together. The drape portion may also have one or more fasteners found at the bottom edge positioned to couple the drape portion to the dressing table. | 10-01-2009 |
Michael Francis Kovacs, Warsaw, IN US
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20160045207 | FLEXIBLE BONE REAMER - A bone reamer is provided and may include a shaft and a cutting element. The shaft may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a flexible portion. The flexible portion may be disposed between the proximal and distal ends. The cutting element may be carried by the shaft and may include a cutting surface facing the distal end of the shaft. The distal end of the shaft may be offset from the cutting surface. | 02-18-2016 |
20160045323 | GLENOID IMPLANT - A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael S. Kovacs, Sammamish, WA US
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20090314692 | RECOVERY OF REPROCESSABLE MEDICAL DEVICES IN A SHARPS CONTAINER - Reprocessable medical devices that have been disposed of in a sharps container are recovered, disinfected or sterilized, sorted, and packed for reprocessing in a generally continuous process. In one embodiment, either a sharps container or at least a portion of its contents is successively and controllably conveyed, either manually or automatically, through a plurality of processing stations that are configured to perform different operations. The operations performed by the processing stations can include, for example, detecting and identifying contents, cleaning and disinfecting, opening the sharps containers, separating and sorting their contents, and disposal of contents that are non-reprocessable. Reprocessable medical devices can be sorted by type as they move along on a conveyor. | 12-24-2009 |
20110259152 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LIDS FROM MEDICAL SHARPS OR WASTE CONTAINERS - Apparatus are disclosed for removing a cover from a disposable sharps container. For example, a quadrilateral frame with ends and sides that slide into corner sections can be adjusted using force actuators to change the length and width of the frame, so as to apply an inwardly directed force on the container that disengages a lip of the container from an edge of the cover. Similarly, a plurality of force actuators coupled by shafts to force applicators can apply an inwardly directed force to disengage the cover from the container. In an alternative approach, claws on levers can apply a force to disengage the edge of the cover from the lip, when actuated by a prime mover or a hydraulic/pneumatic cylinder. Medical waste in the container can be dumped and sorted to recover reusable devices. The cover and container can be cleaned, sterilized, and reused. | 10-27-2011 |
20120111770 | Recovery of Reprocessable Medical Devices in a Sharps Containter - Reprocessable medical devices that have been disposed of in a sharps container are recovered, disinfected or sterilized, sorted, and packed for reprocessing in a generally continuous process. In one embodiment, either a sharps container or at least a portion of its contents is successively and controllably conveyed, either manually or automatically, through a plurality of processing stations that are configured to perform different operations. The operations performed by the processing stations can include, for example, detecting and identifying contents, cleaning and disinfecting, opening the sharps containers, separating and sorting their contents, and disposal of contents that are non-reprocessable. Reprocessable medical devices can be sorted by type as they move along on a conveyor. | 05-10-2012 |
Mitch Kovacs, Medina, OH US
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20140378406 | SILVER BASED GELS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL APPLICATIONS - A pharmaceutical composition is prepared by mixing a cysteine-based monomer unit and a silver carbene complex. The cysteine-based monomer may be glutathione and the silver carbine complex may be provided according to particular formulae. The mixtures form gels and the gels may further include additional drug components. | 12-25-2014 |
Myles Kovacs, Anaheim, CA US
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20140103701 | DIRECT BOLT SIMULATED CAP - A cap configured to be connected to a wheel having a hub and a series of openings configured to receive fasteners attaching the wheel to a vehicle. The cap includes a disc defining a series of openings. The number of openings in the cap is less than the number of openings in the wheel. Each opening in the cap is configured to align with a corresponding opening in the wheel. Additionally, the cap is configured to conceal a remainder of the openings in the wheel that are not aligned with the openings in the cap. | 04-17-2014 |
Nicholas R. Kovacs, Tucson, AZ US
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20080250083 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING A BACKUP CONFIGURATION PROGRAM - Methods and a system are provided for generating a list of user selectable files for backup based upon program properties. The file space on a user's computer or a computer network is searched for application programs, data files and file extension types stored therein. Once these items are located, they are correlated together in a registry. The correlated items are then sorted and ranked in a list for backup based on a sealing factor. The sorted and ranked list is presented to the user in a graphical user interface. The user is then able to easily select the files, applications, or directories that have the highest usage for backup. The user-selected list of files for backup is supplied to backup application program. The user-selected files and other iteration information are stored in a memory for future reference. | 10-09-2008 |
Nina Sue Kovacs, Canal Winchester, OH US
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20090282698 | Slipper arrangements; and methods - A footwear slipper arrangement is described. The slipper arrangement comprises a pillow top secured to an outsole member. The pillow top is a cushion member. The pillow top billows or projects upwardly. | 11-19-2009 |
Patrick Ryan Kovacs, New Castle, DE US
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20110269712 | Fungicidal Carboxamides - This invention is directed to compounds of Formula (1) including all geometric and stereoisomers, N oxides, and agriculturally suitable salts thereof, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as fungicides, (1) provided that the compound of Formula 1 is other than 2-[1-[(2-chlorophenyl)acetyl]-4-piperidinyl]-N-methyl-N-[(1R)-1-phenylethyl]-4-thiazolecarboxamide and R | 11-03-2011 |
20120149573 | HERBICIDAL BUS-NITROGEN-CONTAINING OXO AND SULFONO HETEROCYCLES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 06-14-2012 |
20150105549 | INTERMEDIATES TO PREPARE HERBICIDAL PYRIMIDONE DERIVATIVES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 04-16-2015 |
20160024020 | INTERMEDIATES TO PREPARE HERBICIDAL PYRIMIDONE DERIVATIVES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 01-28-2016 |
Peter Kovacs, Waxhaw, NC US
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20150052177 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES - The invention relates to a system for processing electronic messages. The system includes a communications module configured to interoperate with a plurality of email servers and coupled to a message processing module. The message processing module is configured to identify inbound messages and process such messages based on statistical analysis, user training, and shared rules. The system is compatible with most existing email clients and servers. The invention also relates to methods for processing messages and methods for training message processing systems. | 02-19-2015 |
Peter Kovacs, San Jose, CA US
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20140258574 | Two-Wire Serial Interface and Protocol - In a serial transmission method using a two-wire serial interface, a master device transmits a first synchronous serial signal via the two-wire serial interface to wake-up a slave device followed by an asynchronous data transmission on one of the two-wires of the two-wire serial interface. The asynchronous data signal directly controls a function of the slave device. | 09-11-2014 |
Peter D. Kovacs, Waxhaw, NC US
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20100029376 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PLAYER INCENTIVES - A system and method is provided for incentivizing players to visit a gambling location. In one aspect, a qualified person is invited to play an electronic game which has a plurality of outcomes, at least one of which is a winning outcome. One aspect relates to accumulating outcomes. Another relates to incentives provided to player program member(s). In some embodiments, the person does not need to be qualified. In one embodiment, the person may be required to redeem the outcome at the gambling location, in another at a redemption location. In one embodiment, a player is required to take an action in order to redeem an outcome. In some embodiments, game play and/or redemption and/or any action must occur in a specified time, respectively. In one embodiment the electronic game is not located at a gambling location, in another it is not located at a redemption location. According to another aspect, redemption systems and methods are provided for facilitating determination and validation of bonus awards by a bonus game operator. According to one embodiment, processing of redemption occurs at a gambling location using equipment connected to a bonus game operator, that retrieves awards corresponding to player entries. | 02-04-2010 |
20110282728 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENGAGING AND ACQUIRING CUSTOMERS - Improved systems, methods and apparatus are needed to provide gaming establishments within the casino, lottery and gaming industries a unified platform and middleware for the attraction, registration, engagement, delivery, management and measurement of new player acquisition through interactive mediums and channels. Acquisition of new players using such systems and methods and benefits from integration of external information on the new player. The systems and methods are configured to require entry of external information as part of delivery and/or redemption of incentives designed to attract and engage new and even existing players. | 11-17-2011 |
Peter Szilveszter Kovacs, San Jose, CA US
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20140269389 | System and Method for Determining an Angle of Arrival in a Wireless Network - Angle of arrival (AoA) in a radio frequency (RF) network having radio devices at unknown positions is determined by using a specially built RF locator device. Any kind of modulation comprising, for example but not limited to, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) symbols can be decoded by the RF locator device using complex correlation. The RF locator device is connected to an antenna array with multiple antenna elements that are switched between DSSS symbols. The RF locator device determines correlation magnitude and angle data of the radio device for further processing. Collecting DSSS symbols with CFO compensated correlation magnitude and phase results from different locations enables electrical beam forming for determining the AoA by sweeping this beam around an angle of view of the antenna array. This AoA determination may be performed on multiple channels and packets to reduce the effects of multi-path propagation. | 09-18-2014 |
Sandor Kovacs US
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20150190810 | Assay Cartridge Valve System - Assay cartridges are described that have a plurality of chambers and a fluidic network that includes fluidic conduits and a multi-port valve designed to selectively connect the valve inlet and one valve outlet through a fluidic connector in the valve as the remaining valve outlets are sealed. | 07-09-2015 |
Sandor Kovacs, Middletown, DE US
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20110143947 | Assay Apparatuses, Consumables and Methods - We describe apparatuses, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of liquid samples in a clinical point of care setting. | 06-16-2011 |
20120178091 | Assay Cartridges and Methods of Using the Same - Assay cartridges are described that have purification, reaction, and detection zones and other fluidic components which can include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, reagent chambers, reconstitution chambers and the like. The assay cartridges are used to conduct multiplexed nucleic acid measurements. Also described are kits including such cartridges, methods of using the same, and a reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge. | 07-12-2012 |
20140191109 | Assay Apparatuses, Methods and Reagants - Apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation are described. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. | 07-10-2014 |
20150190810 | Assay Cartridge Valve System - Assay cartridges are described that have a plurality of chambers and a fluidic network that includes fluidic conduits and a multi-port valve designed to selectively connect the valve inlet and one valve outlet through a fluidic connector in the valve as the remaining valve outlets are sealed. | 07-09-2015 |
Sandor J. Kovacs, St. Louis, MO US
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20090209869 | PRESSURE RECOVERY INDEX TO ASSESS CARDIAC FUNCTION - Determining an index for assessing cardiac function. In an embodiment, a method includes receiving ventricular pressure data during an invasive cardiac procedure, wherein the received pressure data includes a diastatic ventricular pressure value, a minimum ventricular pressure value, and a predefined fiducial marker pressure value. An index value is calculated by comparing a first pressure difference to a second pressure difference. The first pressure difference represents the difference between the received diastatic ventricular pressure value and the received minimum ventricular pressure value. The second pressure difference represents the difference between the received fiducial marker pressure value and the received minimum ventricular pressure value. The index value is provided to a health care provider to assess early diastolic cardiac function. | 08-20-2009 |
Sandor L. Kovacs, Middletown, DE US
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20120195800 | ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS - We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring. | 08-02-2012 |
Stephen Andras Kovacs, Loveland, OH US
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20080301890 | Electric Toothbrush Comprising An Electrically Powered Element - An electric toothbrush having a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head is disclosed. The handle has a hollow interior region having a motor and an electrical power source. The head includes an ultrasonic transducer and a bristle field. The ultrasonic transducer is in electrical communication with the electrical power source, and a shaft is operatively connected to the motor for moving the bristle field. | 12-11-2008 |
20090130199 | Preparations, Methods And Kits Useful For The Treatment of Cough - The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and the respiratory preparation provides on demand relief. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and wherein said respiratory preparation provides on demand cough relief as needed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090155189 | Preparations, Methods and Kits Useful for the Treatment of Cough - The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a thickening agent; a benefit agent. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a thickening agent; a benefit agent. | 06-18-2009 |
20160000925 | Preparations, Methods And Kits Useful For The Treatment Of Cough - The invention relates to a respiratory preparation providing cough relief in a human comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and the respiratory preparation provides on demand relief. Additionally, the invention relates to a method of providing cough relief in a human comprising: the steps of administering to a human a respiratory preparation comprising: a film forming agent; a thickening agent; and wherein said respiratory preparation provides on demand cough relief as needed. | 01-07-2016 |
Stephen G. Kovacs, Cary, NC US
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20080253984 | METHODS OF INHIBITING THE GROWTH OF ONYCHOMYCOSIS AND URUSHIOL-INDUCED ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS - A method for treating onychomycosis and skin conditions such as urushiol-induced allergic contact dermatitis comprises coating the affected nail or skin with a solution comprising an at least a primary diamine with modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates and a carrier solvent/reactant. | 10-16-2008 |
Steven Kovacs, Randolph, NJ US
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20150133369 | PHARMACOKINETIC MODULATION WITH ALISPORIVIR - A method of using alisporivir to therapeutically alter the pharmacokinetics of a medication whereby alisporivir has an effect that achieves and preserves similar safety and efficacy of said drugs with lower doses, less frequent administration, or both. | 05-14-2015 |
Tamas Kovacs, Basalt, CO US
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20130078855 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING AN ARTICLE - A mount for supportably engaging an article. The mount includes a bulbous member that may include a convexly shaped surface area. The convexly shaped surface area may be supportively contactable with a first interconnect portion of a carrier member. An attachment member that is operatively associable with a device may be removably engageable with a second interconnect portion of the carrier member. The carrier member may be moved throughout a continuum of positions defined by the convexly curved surface area of the bulbous member. Additionally, the bulbous member may be supportably engaged by a variety of embodiments of support structures for supporting or mounting the mount. | 03-28-2013 |
20150250065 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING AN ARTICLE - A mount for supportably engaging an article. The mount includes a bulbous member that may include a convexly shaped surface area. The convexly shaped surface area may be supportively contactable with a first interconnect portion of a carrier member. An attachment member that is operatively associable with a device may be removably engageable with a second interconnect portion of the carrier member. The carrier member may be moved throughout a continuum of positions defined by the convexly curved surface area of the bulbous member. Additionally, the bulbous member may be supportably engaged by a variety of embodiments of support structures for supporting or mounting the mount. | 09-03-2015 |
Thomas Kovacs, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120123784 | SEQUENCED MULTI-MEANING TACTILE SYMBOLS USEABLE TO PRODUCE SYNTHETIC PLURAL WORD MESSAGES INCLUDING WORDS, PHRASES AND SENTENCES - An embodiment of the present application is directed to a method including providing a keyboard, including a plurality of keys, at least some of the keys including polysemous symbols which provide distinctive tactile feedback to a user; and accessing a word, phoneme or plural word message, based upon sequentially selected ones of the polysemous symbols providing distinctive tactile feedback. Another embodiment of the present application is directed to a system, including a keyboard, including a plurality of keys, at least some of the keys including polysemous symbols which provide distinctive tactile feedback to a user; and a processor to access a word, phoneme or plural word message, based upon sequentially selected ones of the polysemous symbols providing distinctive tactile feedback. | 05-17-2012 |
Thomas R. Kovacs, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140028709 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATING POLYSEMOUS SYMBOLS ACROSS A PLURALITY OF LINKED ELECTRONIC SCREEN OVERLAYS - A method, apparatus and computer readable medium are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method includes providing polysemous symbols for selection on an initial electronic screen overlay displayed on a display; storing, in a memory, a plurality of the selectable polysemous symbols in association with a pointer identifying display of an electronic screen overlay which is different from the initial electronic screen overlay; and displaying a second electronic screen overlay on the display, in response to initial selection of one of the provided polysemous symbols. In at least one embodiment, the second electronic screen overlay is the electronic screen overlay associated with the selected polysemous symbol. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028710 | APPARATUS, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTIVELY USING VISUAL INDICATORS IN NAVIGATING POLYSEMOUS SYMBOLS ACROSS A PLURALITY OF LINKED ELECTRONIC SCREEN OVERLAYS - A method, apparatus and computer readable medium are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method includes providing polysemous symbols for selection on an initial electronic screen overlay displayed on a display, a plurality of the provided polysemous symbols including a visual indicator indicating a link to a different next level electronic screen overlay; storing, in a memory and in association with each one of the plurality of polysemous symbols, a pointer identifying display of the next level electronic screen overlay which is different from the initial electronic screen overlay; and displaying the next level electronic screen overlay which is different from the initial electronic screen overlay on the display, in response to initial selection of a respective one of the plurality of polysemous symbols including the visual indicator, the next level electronic screen overlay being the electronic screen overlay associated with the selected polysemous symbol. | 01-30-2014 |
20140028723 | VISUAL SCENES FOR TEACHING A PLURALITY OF POLYSEMOUS SYMBOL SEQUENCES AND CORRESPONDING RATIONALES - A method includes displaying a second electronic screen overlay on a display, in response to an initial selection of one of provided polysemous symbols, the second electronic screen overlay being the electronic screen overlay associated with the selected polysemous symbol; storing, in the memory, a plurality of visual scenes, each respective one of the plurality of visual scenes being stored in association with at least two symbol sequences beginning with the initially selected polysemous symbol; and displaying one of the plurality of visual scenes on the display, in response to selection of one of the symbols on the displayed second electronic screen overlay, the displayed visual scene being stored in the memory in association with at least two symbol sequences including, in sequence, the initially selected polysemous symbol and the selected one of the symbols on the displayed second electronic screen overlay. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032210 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR A MULTIFUNCTIONAL INTERACTIVE DICTIONARY DATABASE FOR REFERENCING POLYSEMOUS SYMBOL SEQUENCES - An embodiment of the present application is directed to an apparatus, method, and or computer readable medium for effectively storing an interactive dictionary database in a memory. The interactive dictionary database includes a plurality of symbol sequences, each of the plurality of symbol sequences including at least one polysemous symbol and each of the plurality of symbol sequences being stored in association with at least one word, sentence, phoneme, message, letter, number, morpheme, command and/or phrase. The method includes providing, in the interactive dictionary database, information useable to assign at least a subset of the plurality of symbol sequences at least one of an active and an inactive status. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032584 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR SELECTIVELY EDITING POLYSEMOUS SYMBOL SEQUENCES IN A MULTIFUNCTIONAL INTERACTIVE DICTIONARY DATABASE - An embodiment of the present application is directed to an apparatus, method, and or article of manufacture. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving an indication of selection of an editing mode for editing a displayed one of a plurality of linked electronic screen overlays, without editing any of the plurality of electronic screen overlays linked to the displayed electronic screen overlays; receiving an indication of selection of a key location for editing on the displayed electronic screen overlay, subsequent to the receiving the indication of selection of the editing mode; receiving an indication of selection of a parameter from a plurality of parameters associated with the selected key location; and receiving an indication of a change in the selected parameter. | 01-30-2014 |
20150177982 | APPARATUS, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATING POLYSEMOUS SYMBOLS ACROSS A PLURALITY OF LINKED ELECTRONIC SCREEN OVERLAYS, INCLUDING USE WITH VISUAL INDICATORS - A method, apparatus and computer readable medium are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method includes providing polysemous symbols for selection on an initial electronic screen overlay displayed on a display; storing, in a memory, a plurality of the selectable polysemous symbols in association with a pointer identifying display of an electronic screen overlay which is different from the initial electronic screen overlay; and displaying a second electronic screen overlay on the display, in response to initial selection of one of the provided polysemous symbols. In at least one embodiment, the second electronic screen overlay is the electronic screen overlay associated with the selected polysemous symbol. | 06-25-2015 |
20150242390 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR A MULTIFUNCTIONAL INTERACTIVE DICTIONARY DATABASE FOR REFERENCING POLYSEMOUS SYMBOL - An embodiment of the present application is directed to an apparatus, method, and or computer readable medium for effectively storing an interactive dictionary database in a memory. The interactive dictionary database includes a plurality of symbol sequences, each of the plurality of symbol sequences including at least one polysemous symbol and each of the plurality of symbol sequences being stored in association with at least one word, sentence, phoneme, message, letter, number, morpheme, command and/or phrase. The method includes providing, in the interactive dictionary database, information useable to assign at least a subset of the plurality of symbol sequences at least one of an active and an inactive status. | 08-27-2015 |
William Kovacs, Camarillo, CA US
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20130246201 | POINT OF SALE COMPUTER SYSTEM DELIVERING COMPOSITED TWO- AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES - A point of sale computer system that allows a customer to select and consummate a sale himself. The system may include graphics storage media configured to store two- and three-dimensional graphics data relating to the sale, as well as business rules storage media, configured to store business rules that specify the graphics that should be displayed during the selection and consummation process based on input received from the customer. The technology allows a presentation to be made to the customer that is entertaining and that maintains the attention of the customer throughout the sale selection and consummation process. | 09-19-2013 |
William E. Kovacs, Cleveland, OH US
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20120145634 | High Efficiency Water Purification System - A high efficiency water purification system is provided incorporating a process to recover a portion of the concentrate wastewater associated with the reverse osmosis unit to reduce the overall volume of concentrate wastewater requiring discharge/disposal by reusing the purified concentrate of a concentrate recovery units as RO feed water. The initial municipal feedwater is pressurized and passed through an RO membrane, and separated into a permeate flow and a concentrate flow. After passing through the membrane, a portion of the higher pressure concentrate is then directed to an additional set of thin film composite membranes (concentrate recovery membranes). The concentrate is drawn from the primary RO unit upstream of a concentrate flow control valve where the pressure is typically 100-600 psig. The concentrate recovery membranes are arranged in an array such that the concentrate pressure is adequate to provide the force required to drive the concentrate through the recovery system membranes. The permeate produced by the concentrate recovery system is directed back to the feed of the primary RO unit; thereby, reducing the volume of raw feed water required for system operation. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145636 | High Efficiency Water Purification System - A high efficiency water purification system is provided incorporating recovery of a portion concentrate wastewater associated with the reverse osmosis unit. This reduces the overall volume of concentrate wastewater requiring discharge/disposal by reusing the purified concentrate of a concentrate recovery units as RO feed water. Initial feedwater is pressurized and passed through an RO membrane, and separated into a permeate flow and a concentrate flow. A portion of the higher pressure concentrate is then directed to an additional set of thin film composite membranes (concentrate recovery membranes). The concentrate recovery membranes are arranged in an array such that the concentrate pressure is adequate to provide the force required to drive the concentrate through the recovery system membranes. The permeate produced by the concentrate recovery system is directed back to the feed of the primary RO unit; thereby, reducing the volume of raw feed water required for system operation. | 06-14-2012 |