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Kristen Allegue, Rocky Hill, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281079Substituted 4-Amino-Pyrrolotriazine Derivatives Useful for Treating Hyper-Proliferative Disorders and Diseases Associated With Angiogenesis - This invention relates to novel pyrrozolotriazine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of hyper-proliferative disorders and diseases associated with angiogenesis.11-12-2009
20100298297Tetrahydropyridothienopyrimidine Compounds and Methods of Use Thereof - This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I),11-25-2010

Kristen Allmacher, Livonia, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110055817PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TOOL HAVING UNIFIED ANALYSIS REPORT - An improved method is provided for identifying a cause of a performance problem experienced by an application in a computing environment. To help a user find and isolate the problem quicker, the method proposes a unified performance analysis report that presents the most likely indicators of the source of the performance problem. The report presents performance metrics for the software services used by the application and charts the metric values over time since it is often the change in a metric that indicates a problem. Each metric chart should also include an indicator for the state of service for the application. This will help the user correlate metrics from multiple sources to the time period in which the application experienced a problem.03-03-2011

Kristen Billiar, Galway IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110034388COLLAGEN AND FIBRIN MICROTHREADS IN A DISCRETE THREAD MODEL OF IN VITRO ACL SCAFFOLD REGENERATION - Compositions that include fibrin microthreads are provided. The compositions can include one or more therapeutic agents including cytokines and interleukins, extracellular matrix proteins and/or biologically active fragments thereof (e.g., RGD-containing peptides), hormones, vitamins, nucleic acids, chemotherapeutics, antibiotics, and cells. Also provided are methods of making compositions that include fibrin microthreads. Also provided are methods for using the compositions to repair or ameliorate damaged or defective organs or tissues.02-10-2011

Kristen Billiar, Worcester, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120253407BONE FIXTURE ASSEMBLY - An assembly for rigid bone fixation includes a plate and a screw. The screw can be rotated freely within the plate in a non-locking configuration to secure the plate against the bone. A locking mechanism is engaged to prevent the screw from moving relative the plate. In one embodiment, the plate includes a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion. The screw head rotates within the non-threaded portion to tighten the screw and pull the plate against the bone. The locking mechanism can include a moveable nut that rotates within the threaded portion of the plate to lock the screw and plate in a locking mode. The locking mechanism can include a second screw to actuate and expansion portion of screw inserted into the bone. The assembly can be used for rigid fixation of bones that experience cyclic loads, such as the sternum and mandible. Methods of rigid bone fixation are also described.10-04-2012
20120323283BONE FIXTURE ASSEMBLY - An assembly for rigid bone fixation includes a plate and a screw. The screw can be rotated freely within the plate in a non-locking configuration to secure the plate against the bone. A locking mechanism is engaged to prevent the screw from moving relative the plate. In one embodiment, the plate includes a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion. The screw head rotates within the non-threaded portion to tighten the screw and pull the plate against the bone. The locking mechanism can include a moveable nut that rotates within the threaded portion of the plate to lock the screw and plate in a locking mode. The assembly can be used for rigid fixation of bones that experience cyclic loads, such as the sternum and mandible. Methods of rigid bone fixation are also described.12-20-2012

Kristen Brennand, Del Mar, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120129835SCHIZOPHRENIA METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - Methods of preparing and using neural cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSCs), particularly hiPSCs derived from subjects with schizophrenia are provided. The hiPSC-derived neural cells can be used to screen test compounds and to identify schizophrenia marker functions. The hiPSC-derived neural cells can be used to diagnose and/or assess the severity of schizophrenia in a subject. Further, may the hiPSC-derived neural cells from a subject be used as an in vitro system to identify the most effective candidate among existing drugs for that specific subject (i.e. personalized medicine).05-24-2012

Kristen Brinkdopke, Appleton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090182299Absorbent Garment - An absorbent garment is disclosed that may generally fit below a substantial portion of the abdomen of the wearer. The absorbent garment, in one embodiment, is designed to have a relatively short crotch length. In this regard, the front edge of the garment can reside below the abdomen along the inguinal ligament line of the wearer. The garment can have a longer crotch length in the back so as to cover the psis and sacral triangle of the wearer. In accordance with the present disclosure, two belt members extend from the back portion of the garment to the front portion and hold the garment in place.07-16-2009

Kristen Cahoon-Brister, Lutz, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100168317POLY(BUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A composition comprises, from 5 to 90 wt. % of a modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer, wherein (i) the modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer is derived from a first polymer comprising a poly(ethylene terephthalate) component selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene terephthalate) homopolymers, poly(ethylene terephthalate) copolymers, and combinations thereof, in the presence of a second polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinylidene chlorides, polyamides, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof, and wherein (ii) the modified poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymer comprises at least one poly(ethylene terephthalate) component residue and a member selected from the group consisting of a second polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinylidene chlorides, polyamides, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof at least one residue derived from the second polymer, and combinations thereof; from 5 to 90 wt. % of a polycarbonate component; at least 1 wt. % of an impact modifier component.07-01-2010
20100168321POLY(BUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition:07-01-2010

Kristen Clickner, Virginia Beach, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110010194METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING MEDICAL CARE - Methods and systems for tracking medical care are described. In an example embodiment, a method for emergency care tracking, comprises entering a chief complaint into an electronic file in a computing system, assigning a chief complaint point value based on the chief complaint, associating the chief complaint point value to the electronic file in the computing system, determining a further point value based on additional treatment, assigning the further point value based on the determination, adding, using a processor, the further point value to the chief complaint point value to generate a total point value, determining, using a processor, a level of service based on the total point value, and communicating, over an electromagnetic communication channel, the level of service to a billing system.01-13-2011
20130035959METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING MEDICAL CARE - Methods and systems for tracking medical care are described. In an example embodiment, a method for ambulatory care tracking, comprises entering a chief complaint into an electronic file in a computing system, assigning a chief complaint point value based on the chief complaint, associating the chief complaint point value to the electronic file in the computing system, determining a further point value based on patient education, assigning the further point value based on the determination, adding, using a processor, the further point value to the chief complaint point value to generate a total point value, determining, using a processor, a level of service based on the total point value, and communicating, over an electromagnetic communication channel, the level of service to a billing system.02-07-2013

Kristen Cohoon-Brister, Lutz, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100168336PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE COPOLYMERS FROM POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, AND COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A process comprises depolymerizing, with 1,4-butane diol, a first polymer comprising a polyethylene terephthalate component in the presence of at least one second polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinylidene chlorides, polyamides, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof to produce a molten mixture; and polymerizing the molten mixture under conditions sufficient to form a modified polybutylene terephthalate copolymer. The modified PBT comprises (a) at least one polyethylene terephthalate component residue, and (b) a member selected from the group consisting of (i) the at least one second polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinylidene chlorides, polyamides, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof; (ii) the at least one residue derived from the second polymer; and (iii) combinations thereof.07-01-2010

Kristen Delack, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080286050STAB AND HINGE-OVER PIPELINE END TERMINAL ASSEMBLY - A subsea system for securing an end portion of a pipeline includes a subsea foundation. The foundation has a lower portion located below the sea floor and an upper portion extending above the sea floor. The subsea foundation has a receptacle formed in the upper portion. The system includes a base frame that lands on the subsea foundation. The base frame has a track formed therein. A stab is hingedly mounted to the base frame. The stab stabs into the receptacle to secure the base frame to the subsea foundation. A sliding mechanism is carried by the base frame and moves along the track. The sliding mechanism is connected to a segment of the pipeline extending along the sea floor. A terminal assembly for an end portion of a pipeline and a method for securing an end portion of a pipeline are also included herein.11-20-2008

Kristen Deleault, Canaan, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110189744Construction of Protrophic/Celluloytic Yeast Strains Expressing Tethered and Secreted Cellulases - The present invention is directed to the construction of prototrophic, cellulo lytic strains of 08-04-2011
20120129229Yeast Expressing Cellulases for Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Using Cellulose - Host cells, comprising 05-24-2012

Kristen Getschmann, Exeter, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160740Use of Patterns in a Therapy Management System - A method of diabetes analysis includes obtaining average glucose level information for a time period over a plurality of days. A current event occurrence is determined. An event occurrence in the average glucose level information within the time period corresponding to the current event occurrence is determined, where the current event occurrence is at a different time of day than the event occurrence. The average glucose level information starting in time from the event occurrence within the time period is analyzed. A notification event in the average glucose level information starting in time from the event occurrence within the time period is determined. A current notification event in time from the current event occurrence is predicted based on a time span from the event occurrence to the notification event in the average glucose level information. An action is initiated in advance of the predicted current notification event.06-24-2010
20100161236Pattern Recognition and Filtering in a Therapy Management System - A method of diabetes analysis includes receiving a plurality of glucose level readings for a user. A common event occurrence in at least two of the glucose level readings is determined. The at least two glucose level readings from the common event occurrence onwards in time for a time period is analyzed. A glucose level pattern formed by the at least two glucose level readings having a similar shape is determined. At least one anomalous glucose level reading having the similar shape and not conforming to the glucose level pattern is analyzed. The at least one anomalous glucose level reading is adapted to the pattern to form an adapted glucose level pattern. An insulin dosage for the time period beginning at the common event occurrence is calculated based on the adapted glucose level pattern.06-24-2010
20100161346Systems and Methods for Providing Bolus Dosage Recommendations - A method of providing bolus dosage recommendations for diabetics includes presenting a plurality of representative foods to a user. The user's response to estimate a carbohydrate value for each one of the plurality of representative foods is received. An input is then received from the user indicating a food to be consumed and an estimated carbohydrate value for the food to be consumed. A bolus dosage recommendation is calculated based on the input from the user and the user's response to estimate the carbohydrate value for at least one of the plurality of representative foods.06-24-2010

Kristen Ingalz, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090259486PATIENT CENTRIC MEDICATION DISPENSING DEVICE - A patient centric medication dispensing device is herein disclosed. The dispensing device is configured to close the loop between a patient, a treating physician and a pharmacy by monitoring the medication intake of the patient and reporting information to the physician and/or the pharmacy or pharmaceutical company. The dispensing device is further configured to calculate adverse drug effects that may result if a patient takes a requested medication, based on medication that has already been dispensed and medication that is scheduled to be taken. The dispensing device is also configured to provide the patient with educational information based on the situation the patient has encountered, such as missing a scheduled dosage or suffering from side-effects.10-15-2009
20100000899MEDICATION BLISTER PACK WITH EMBEDDED USER INTERFACE - A personal medication package is provided with an embedded user interface. The medication package includes an array of storage compartments for storing medication as well as visual indicia that is integrated into the medication package. The visual indicia are formed from color changing ink that is deposited onto the medication package. Consequently, the medication package can be manufactured and disposed of in an ecologically friendly manner.01-07-2010
20110000170SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A SCHEDULE FOR ADMINISTERING DOSES OF MEDICATION TO A PATIENT - A method for generating a medication regimen of a patient is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a plurality of prescriptions for the patient, wherein a prescription of the plurality of prescriptions indicates a medication and a frequency for administering a dose of the medication. The method further comprises mapping a plurality of doses of one or more medications to a prescription calendar based on the frequencies indicated in the plurality of prescriptions and determining a schedule for administering a plurality of doses of different medications corresponding to each prescription of the plurality of prescriptions based on the calendar and constraints regarding administering the plurality of doses.01-06-2011

Patent applications by Kristen Ingalz, San Jose, CA US

Kristen Jacokes, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080272129Gravity feed dispensing container - A gravity feed dispensing container for containing and storing therein a plurality of pre-packaged products. The container formed of a blank including a plurality of foldable lines that when folded according to a specific pattern defines the gravity feed dispensing container. The container including an interior space defined by a first end panel, a second end panel, a top panel, a plurality of panels forming a bottom, two foldably attached side panels, and a plurality of flaps. The container further including first and second removable dispenser tabs to define a first dispenser opening and a second dispenser opening. The container is configured to dispense a first pre-packaged product through the first dispenser opening and a second pre-packaged product through the second dispenser opening.11-06-2008
20110180100MULTI-SURFACE KITCHEN CLEANING SYSTEM - A multi-surface kitchen cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all residential and commercial kitchen surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up inside an oven, and which comprises an alkaline/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.07-28-2011
20110180101MULTI-SURFACE ACIDIC BATHROOM CLEANING SYSTEM - A multi-surface bathroom cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all bathroom surfaces from all angles, especially under the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an acid/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.07-28-2011
20110180619FOAMING HYPOCHLORITE CLEANING SYSTEM - A foaming hypochlorite cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all hard-to-reach surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up underneath the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an alkaline hypochlorite and anionic surfactant composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.07-28-2011
20120227766MULTI-SURFACE KITCHEN CLEANING SYSTEM - A multi-surface kitchen cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all residential and commercial kitchen surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up inside an oven, and which comprises an alkaline/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.09-13-2012
20120234352MULTI-SURFACE ACIDIC BATHROOM CLEANING SYSTEM - A multi-surface bathroom cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all bathroom surfaces from all angles, especially under the rim of a toilet bowl, and which comprises an acid/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.09-20-2012
20120258903SPRAYABLE LIQUID ABRASIVE CLEANSER WITH POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL - Liquid abrasive cleanser compositions sprayable through conventional manual trigger sprayers comprise a polyalkylene glycol, a nonionic surfactant, a pH adjusting agent, an abrasive, and water, wherein sprayability is made possible by the addition of the polyalkylene glycol. The compositions that are sprayable and acceptable as hard surface cleaners comprise polyethylene glycol as the polyalkylene glycol. The addition of polyethylene glycol having molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 1,000,000 dramatically increases the sprayer output volume of liquid abrasive compositions having greater than or equal to 10 wt. % calcium carbonate. Addition of polyethylene glycol of molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 100,000 converts otherwise non-sprayable liquid abrasive compositions into reliably sprayable compositions.10-11-2012

Patent applications by Kristen Jacokes, Phoenix, AZ US

Kristen Johnson, Santee, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120177644MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION - The present invention provides for methods and compositions for treating or preventing arthritis and joint injury.07-12-2012

Kristen Kitagawa Fisher, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130096317REDUCTION OF ALDEHYDES AND KETONES TO ALCOHOLS - The embodiments described herein provide a reduction of an aldehyde or a ketone, such as a Meerwein-Ponnorf-Verley (MPV) reaction of an aldehyde or ketone. In some embodiments, the reaction occurs in the presence of Al[OC(CH04-18-2013

Kristen Leckband, Orange Park, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080307577Baby crib safety blanket - A baby safety blanket having upper and lower panel members defining a baby-receiving enclosure, the upper and lower panel members preferably joined along at least one side in a releasable manner, such as with a zipper or hook-and-loop fasteners. Lateral panel members extend to either side, whereby the lateral panel members can be rolled into wedging rolls and wedged between the mattress and rails of a crib to tautly draw the upper panel member across the torso and legs of the baby to restrict roll-over. A secondary pocket may be provided on the upper side of the upper panel member such that blankets can be inserted or removed.12-18-2008

Kristen Le Liboux, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120324534METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHECKING THE AUTHENTICITY OF AN IDENTITY DOCUMENT - The process comprises a data-acquisition phase with the creation of a database of multicomponent digital signatures constituting fingerprints of identity documents, linked to a central server relocated relative to a primary database comprising variable textual data and images of reference identity documents.12-20-2012

Kristen Mccaleb, Daly City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120101847Mobile Medical Information System and Methods of Use - Systems, methods and computer readable media performing mobile medical information management are provided. In one aspect, one or more web-based patient portals are accessed and medical history records of a patient are downloaded therefrom, based upon a user profile including personal information that uniquely identifies the patient. All or part of the downloaded data can be outputted to at least one of the patient and a physician or other authorized care provider treating or evaluating the patient.04-26-2012

Kristen Omli, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090127368Pool Lane Line Reel Apparatuses, Systems, And Methods - An apparatus, kits, and methods for reeling a pool lane line are described herein. Some embodiments of the apparatus can include a lane line guide configured to guide the positioning of a pool lane line along an axis of the apparatus. Some embodiments of the apparatus can include a manipulandum in communication with an axle of the apparatus.05-21-2009

Kristen Ondeck, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090055282SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENT ON CALL IN A NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT - A computer-implemented method and system is disclosed in which a network-based e-commerce environment includes a merchant site to receive a voice call associated with a purchase transaction from a consumer, generate a payment request corresponding to the consumer purchase transaction in response to receiving the voice call, send the payment request to a payment site, and receive confirmation from the payment site that payment for the consumer purchase transaction has been received.02-26-2009
20090076949CENTRALIZED TRANSACTION RECORD STORAGE - Various methods and systems are provided to permit the storage of online transaction records associated with user-merchant transactions facilitated by a payment service provider. In one example, such transaction records may be aggregated by the payment service provider to permit a user to search the records. In another example, such transaction records may be associated with user-selectable links to permit users to reorder previously purchased items referenced by the transaction records. In yet another example, such transaction records may be associated with warranty information to permit users to conveniently view warranty details associated with previously purchased items. In a further example, a client device may be implemented to determine whether a webpage includes transaction information associated with a user-merchant transaction. The transaction information may be captured and passed by the client device over a network in order to facilitate storage of the transaction information in a transaction record.03-19-2009
20110246516CENTRALIZED TRANSACTION RECORD STORAGE - Various methods and systems are provided to permit the storage of online transaction records associated with user-merchant transactions facilitated by a payment service provider. In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, a method of processing transaction information comprises receiving a webpage at a client device, wherein the webpage has an associated webpage address. The method also includes comparing the webpage address with a transaction webpage database. If the webpage address matches an address of the transaction webpage database, the method includes: capturing at least a portion of the webpage corresponding to transaction information associated with a user-merchant transaction, and passing the transaction information over a network in order to facilitate storage of the transaction information in a transaction record.10-06-2011
20120203692Centralized Transaction Record Storage - A system according to an embodiment comprises a plurality of searchable machine-readable transaction records associated with a plurality of user accounts, the searchable machine-readable transaction records comprising transaction information associated with a plurality of user-merchant transactions, wherein the transaction information is provided by merchant server(s) and is captured and passed by one or more users to the system in response to a determination performed at a respective client device of the user(s) that a webpage comprises transaction information such that an address of the webpage matches an address in a transaction webpage database; one or more processors; and one or more memories adapted to store a plurality of machine-readable instructions which when executed by the processor(s) are adapted to cause the system to provide: a transaction record processing application configured to store the captured transaction information in the searchable machine-readable transaction records associated with the user accounts on the system.08-09-2012

Patent applications by Kristen Ondeck, San Jose, CA US

Kristen Ondeck, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090063353Payment System and Method - In one embodiment, transferring payment between a first user and a second user of a communication system includes displaying a contact list in a user interface of a client executed at a user terminal of the first user, the contact list including the second user. The client retrieves and displays at least one page from a payment provider responsive to the first user selecting the second user from the contact list. The client transmits, to the payment provider, information related to the payment entered into the page by the first user, which causes the payment provider to transfer the payment from an account of the first user to an account of the second user.03-05-2009

Kristen Quevy, Canoga Park, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110141722ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING - An LED light fixture includes a housing, a lens and a flexible gasket there between. Each of the housing and the lens has an elongate main body and two ends sealingly fixed to the main body. The assembly of components in the housing defines a sealing channel rectangular in plan and the lens similarly defines a sealing ridge. A mounting plate with light emitting diodes distributed on the mounting plate further includes a manifold plate positioned on the mounting plate which includes holes therethrough with reflectors about the holes to receive the light emitting diodes. Mounts supporting the elongate housing define longitudinally adjustable engagements with the housing. The mounts further include tracks arranged in arcs of circles located in planes perpendicular to the extension of the elongate housing. Munting brackets engage these tracks using retainers.06-16-2011

Kristen Sannes-Lowery, Vista, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100070194METHODS FOR RAPID IDENTIFICATION AND QUANTITATION OF NUCLEIC ACID VARIANTS - There is a need for nucleic acid analysis which is both specific and rapid, and in which no nucleic acid sequencing is required. The present invention addresses this need, among others by providing a method of nucleic acid amplification of overlapping sub-segments of a nucleic acid followed by molecular mass measurement of resulting amplification products by mass spectrometry, and determination of the base compositions of the amplification products.03-18-2010

Kristen Savea, Pearl City, HI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120209236EXTRA TABS DIAPER - A diaper having an extra set of tabs that fold over the diaper closure tabs to prevent the closure tabs from becoming accidently undone or becoming undone by an infant. The extra tabs are folded in an accordion-like fashion before being deployed. The extra tabs have a smooth outer surface to prevent discomfort to a wearer and a Velcro lined inner surface that mates with a Velcro strip on the back of the diaper. The extra tabs are folded in an accordion-like fashion before being deployed to enable efficient packaging.08-16-2012

Kristen Smith, San Clemente, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110301105COMPOSITIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF CELLS AND RELATED METHODS - We have discovered that p63 inhibition results in increased cellular proliferation. We have also performed a screen for agents capable of increasing cellular proliferation, (e.g., of stem cells such as skin-derived precursors (SKPs)). The invention therefore invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for increasing proliferation of cells, using compounds that decrease p63 expression or activity or using the compounds described herein. The invention also features methods of using these compounds for increasing hair growth, improving skin health, or promoting skin repair in a subject.12-08-2011

Kristen Wilson, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100100483AUTOMATIC RESTITUTION OF TRANSACTION FEES, PUNISHMENT OF NON-PAYING BIDDERS, AND MANAGEMENT OF APPEALS - A method and system for resolving disputes between parties involved in a network-based transaction is described. One aspect of the present invention seeks to automatically facilitate the restitution of value to parties of the transaction, for example, facilitated by a network-based commerce platform or involving a network-based payment service, where a dispute has arisen with respect to the transaction.04-22-2010