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Kristin Ahmer, San Clemente, CA US
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| 20120097710 | SQUEEZE DISPENSER - A squeeze food dispenser has a reusable body that holds food and a nipple that has a recessed opening that dispenses food to a user. Food is dispensed by the user squeezing the body and/or sucking on the nipple. | 04-26-2012 |
Kristin Baggelaar, Locust Valley, NY US
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| 20110017150 | Wearable sound system for animals - A wearable sound system for an animal such as a dog, a cat, or a horse includes a manually or wirelessly controlled programmable source of audible signals and at least two speakers that are coupled to an article (e.g., a collar, a harness, or a hood) wearable by the animal. Each speaker is adapted to project a sound content of the audible signals towards an immediate vicinity of an ear of the animal. The audible signals may include commands, training signals, stress-relieving signals, or a combination thereof. | 01-27-2011 |
Kristin Barkow, Medina, MN US
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| 20090321204 | CONVERTIBLE LUGGAGE AND DRESSING STATION - A convertible luggage and dressing station including a storage region, at least one wheel attached to the storage region, at least one handle attached to the storage region, and a clothing support bar. The convertible luggage and dressing station enables clothing and accessories to be transported to dance and other competitions and then allows the clothing and accessories to be easily displayed. | 12-31-2009 |
Kristin Brinner, Emeryville, CA US
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| 20100004237 | 2-Amino-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[4,3-D]pyrimidin-5-ones - Disclosed are 2-amino-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-5-one compounds, their stereoisomers, tautomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs thereof; compositions that include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and one or more of the 2-amino-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-5-one compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent. Disclosed also are methods of using the 2-amino-7,8-dihydro-6H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-5-one compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, in the prophylaxis or treatment of cellular proliferative, viral, autoimmune, cardiovascular, and central nervous system diseases. | 01-07-2010 |
Kristin Buentello, Newtown, PA US
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| 20090312228 | AQUEOUS CLEANING CONCENTRATES - A highly concentrated aqueous cleaning solution which is stable in concentrated and diluted form and is effective upon dilution with water having a water hardness level of 0-350 ppm comprises 10-30 wt. % water, a chelating agent, an aminoalkanol solvent, at least one surfactant, and optionally, an organic alcohol or glycol ether solvent. | 12-17-2009 |
Kristin Chouteau, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100010846 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING BUSINESS-CRITICAL CRITERIA RELATING TO EXPLORING ENTITY MOBILITY/PRODUCTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES - Systems, methods and computer-readable media for evaluating business-critical criteria relating to exploring entity mobility/productivity opportunities are provided. A method according to the invention may include calculating a hierarchy of a plurality of decision elements regarding the opportunities. The calculating can include forming a matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another. The method can also include calculating a weighted composite score for each sub-process specified in each of the plurality of decision elements. The method may include compiling a favorability rating for each sub-process. The favorability rating for each sub-process may be based, at least in part, on the weighted composite score for each sub-process and the matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another. Finally, the method may include ranking each favorability rating to form a favorability index. | 01-14-2010 |
Kristin Diefes, Houston, TX US
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| 20110223180 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO A MULTI-METHYLATION ASSAY TO PREDICT PATIENT OUTCOME - Methods and compositions for the prognosis and classification of cancer, especially brain tumor, are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for cancer prognosis using methylation analysis of selected biomarkers are described. | 09-15-2011 |
Kristin Geidenmark, Trelleborg SE
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| 20100146678 | Diving suit - A diving suit made of a rubber material comprising HNBR (hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber) is disclosed, as well as a process for the production of the diving suit and the use of HNBR in a rubber material of a diving suit for use in contaminated water. | 06-17-2010 |
Kristin Goltry, Milan, MI US
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| 20100055792 | EX VIVO GENERATED TISSUE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to methods of generating an ex vivo tissue-like system in a bioreactor system capable of supporting continuous production of, and output of cells and tissues and an ex vivo tissue system made therefrom. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110076294 | Mixed Cell Populations For Tissue Repair And Separation Technique For Cell Processing - The present invention provides a fluid exchange cell culture technique and tissue repair cells (TRCs) made by these methods, as well as methods using these cells. The method includes a new wash step which increases the tissue repair properties of the TRCs of the invention. This wash step allows for the production of TRC populations with greater tissue repair and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Embodiments of the present invention include a post-culture process for cultured cells that preferably includes the steps of: a wash process for removing unwanted residual culture components, a volume reduction process, and a harvesting process to remove cultured cells. Preferably, all these steps are performed within a aseptically closed cell culture chamber by implementing a separation method that minimizes mechanical disruption of the cells and is simple to automate. The harvested cells may then be concentrated to a final volume for the intended use. In such embodiments, the final composition is a substantially purified and concentrated cell mixture suspended in a physiologic solution suitable for immediate use in humans without further washing, volume reduction, or processing. Embodiments are also applicable to harvesting (and/or washing) particles within a liquid or solution within a chamber. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110124105 | Mixed Cell Populations For Tissue Repair And Separation Technique For Cell Processing - The present invention provides a fluid exchange cell culture technique and tissue repair cells (TRCs) made by these methods, as well as methods using these cells. The method includes a new wash step which increases the tissue repair properties of the TRCs of the invention. This wash step allows for the production of TRC populations with greater tissue repair and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Embodiments of the present invention include a post-culture process for cultured cells that preferably includes the steps of: a wash process for removing unwanted residual culture components, a volume reduction process, and a harvesting process to remove cultured cells. Preferably, all these steps are performed within a aseptically closed cell culture chamber by implementing a separation method that minimizes mechanical disruption of the cells and is simple to automate. The harvested cells may then be concentrated to a final volume for the intended use. In such embodiments, the final composition is a substantially purified and concentrated cell mixture suspended in a physiologic solution suitable for immediate use in humans without further washing, volume reduction, or processing. Embodiments are also applicable to harvesting (and/or washing) particles within a liquid or solution within a chamber. | 05-26-2011 |
Kristin Gosselink, El Paso, TX US
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| 20100086442 | Biosensor to Detect Infectious Agents - The present invention provides a sensor for the detection of chemical agents in real time. The sensor includes a sample region having a detector disposed about a substrate where a chemical agent binds to the detector to generate in a signal. The sensor includes a microcontroller in communication with the detector, an analog to digital converter, and a communication module to process the signal into an analytical signal. In addition, the sensor includes an antenna in communication with the microcontroller to enable a wireless communication network, wherein the analytical signal can be transmitted and a power source in operable communication with the microcontroller to supply a source of power to the sensor. | 04-08-2010 |
Kristin GrØstad, Hagan NO
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| 20110198028 | LOW FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION ADHESIVE SYSTEM - The invention relates to an improved two component adhesive system, a kit comprising said two adhesive components, its use and a method for production of interior wood products, in particular form-pressed products, parquet floor elements and solid wood panels with very low formaldehyde emission and to the interior wood products obtainable having improved properties. | 08-18-2011 |
Kristin Herrmann-Ratz, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100049670 | Method and Media for Communicating Relevance of a Diaper Product to Targeted Consumers - Methods for communicating the relevance and benefits of a diaper product comprising a wearable structure and a replaceable component, to members of a market segment. Particular examples comprise the steps of: providing a tangible medium containing visual content comprising one or more photographic images of an adult, a child and a diaper product in at least partial view, and, either, the adult appearing to be engaged in the act of changing the replaceable component while the child is wearing the wearable structure, or, the diaper appearing to include a wearable structure and a removable or replaceable component; and causing the visual content to be made available for viewing by members of the public. | 02-25-2010 |
Kristin Jugenheimer Size, Waltham, MA US
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| 20110130627 | Visualization Instrument - A visualization instrument comprising a display support component removably coupled to a component insertable into a target space. The insertable component includes a camera providing images of the target space. The images are presented in a display device supported by the display support component. The insertable component may be discarded after a permitted number of uses. | 06-02-2011 |
Kristin Klappach, Neustadt DE
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| 20110218108 | Composition Comprising an Active Substance and a Polyalkyleneoxide Vinylester Graft Polymer - A composition and a method of preparing the composition are provided herein. The composition comprises an active substance and a polymeric additive comprising at least one unit represented by the formula (I): | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110245082 | Use of Copolymers for Increasing the Activity of a Pesticide - The present invention relates to a use of a graft copolymer obtainable by free-radical polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising N-vinyllactam, vinyl ester, and a polyether for increasing the activity of a pesticide. The invention also relates to a composition comprising a pesticide and a graft copolymer obtainable by free-radical polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising i) 30 to 80% by weight of N-vinylpyrrolidone, N-vinylcaprolactam or mixtures thereof, ii) 10 to 50% by weight of vinyl acetate, and iii) 10 to 50% by weight of a polyether. It further relates to a method for preparing said composition by mixing the pesticide and the graft copolymer and to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120003199 | USE OF SYNTHETIC AND BIOLOGICAL FUNGICIDES IN COMBINATION FOR CONTROLLING HARMFUL FUNGI - The present invention relates to the combined use of synthetic fungicides and biological control agents for controlling harmful fungi. To be more precise, the invention relates to a method for controlling harmful fungi, which comprises at least two treatment blocks, where in at least one treatment block the plants are treated with at least one synthetic fungicide and in at least one treatment block the plants are treated with at least one biological control agent, with the proviso that the last treatment block comprises subjecting the plants to at least one treatment with at least one biological control agent. | 01-05-2012 |
Kristin Miehlich, Wuppertal DE
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| 20110056508 | BLEACHING AGENT COMPRISING CATIONIC 3,4-DIHYDROISOQUINOLINE DERIVATIVES, SPECIAL ALKANOL AMINES AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - Agent for bleaching keratinic fibers containing hydrogen peroxide, at least one cationic 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline derivate of general structure (I)— | 03-10-2011 |
Kristin Mielich, Wuppertal DE
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| 20110047712 | BLEACHING AGENT HAVING CATIONIC ACYL PYRIDINIUM DERATIVES, CO-BLEACHING ACTIVATORS AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - Agent for bleaching keratin fibers comprising in a cosmetic carrier at least one cationic acyl pyridinium derivative of formula (I) | 03-03-2011 |
Kristin Muckley, Monroe, OH US
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| 20080265512 | Hand assisted laparoscopic seal apparatus with a fast recovery foam core - A hand assisted laparoscopic seal apparatus. The seal apparatus includes a seal body and a housing supporting the seal body. The seal body includes a core composed of a fast recovery foam and a flexible membrane covering the core. | 10-30-2008 |
Kristin Mueckel, Halle DE
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| 20110295095 | Meter with bi-stable display - A medical handheld device having a bi-stable display, which can be supplemented by a further display, is presented. The display of the medical handheld device can have a display surface. The display surface can have a keypad in the form of a matrix of sensors. The matrix of sensors can be coupled to image segments on the display surface and can detect touches on the display surface. By coupling the matrix of sensors to the image segments of the display surface, a change of the representation of touched areas of the display surface can occur. | 12-01-2011 |
Kristin Parshall, Algonquin, IL US
Kristin Penaskovic, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090300494 | USER ASSISTANCE PANEL - A system for providing user assistance receives a request for help content for a first component of a plurality of components displayed on a user interface page. The system generates a user assistance panel that is displayed simultaneously with the user interface page without substantially obscuring the user interface page. The user assistance panel includes the help content for the first component and a heading for a second component of the plurality of components that has associated help content. | 12-03-2009 |
Kristin Precoda, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20120029903 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING INTERACTIVE TRANSLATION AND DIALOGUE SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for enhancing interactive translation and dialogue systems. In one embodiment, a method for conducting an interactive dialogue includes receiving an input signal in a first language, where the input signal includes one or more words, processing the words in accordance with a vocabulary, and adjusting a probability relating to at least one of the words in the vocabulary for an output signal. Subsequently, the method may output a translation of the input signal in a second language, in accordance with the vocabulary. In one embodiment, adjusting the probability involves adjusting a probability that the word will be used in actual conversation. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029904 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDING NEW VOCABULARY TO INTERACTIVE TRANSLATION AND DIALOGUE SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for adding new vocabulary to interactive translation and dialogue systems. In one embodiment, a method for adding a new word to a vocabulary of an interactive dialogue includes receiving an input signal that includes at least one word not currently in the vocabulary, inserting the word into a dynamic component of a search graph associated with the vocabulary, and compiling the dynamic component independently of a permanent component of the search graph to produce a new sub-grammar, where the permanent component comprises a plurality of words that are permanently part of the search graph. | 02-02-2012 |
Kristin Recchiuti, North Wales, PA US
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| 20090057187 | METHOD OF SELLING DOSAGE FORMS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION - The invention features a method of selling dosage forms without a prescription by displaying said dosage forms in a container having an asymmetric shape. | 03-05-2009 |
Kristin Reischel, Boulder, CO US
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| 20110116122 | BANNER PAGES GENERATED WITHIN A PRINTING SYSTEM - Printing systems and associated methods of generating banner pages for print jobs are disclosed. A printing system in one embodiment includes a banner page system for generating the banner pages. The banner page system includes a memory that stores content representing selectable banner messages for banner pages. The banner page system further includes a page generator that receives print jobs. For each of the print jobs, the page generator selects a banner message from the stored content per print job based on criteria defined in the printing system, and generates a banner page that includes the selected banner message. Because the banner messages are selected on a per print job basis, the banner page for each print job is customized for that print job. | 05-19-2011 |
Kristin Reischel, Greeley, CO US
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| 20110213662 | Mechanism for Generating Banner Advertisements in a Printer System - A printing system is disclosed. The printing system includes a display page system having a storage device to store content for banner messages to be included in banner advertisements and a page generator to select one or more banner messages from the stored content upon detecting a trigger event and generate a banner advertisement that includes the selected banner messages. The printing system also includes a user interface having a display component to display the banner advertisement. | 09-01-2011 |
Kristin Rohrseitz, Erlangen DE
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| 20080226106 | Method for adjusting a hearing device by using a morphometric feature of the hearing device wearer - The invention is based on the knowledge that there are morphometric features or parameters of the hearing device wearer, which enable an effective adjustment of the hearing device to the individual requirements of the wearer. In accordance with the invention, provision is made for a method for adjusting a hearing device with at least one input converter, one signal processing unit and one output converter, with at least one morphometric feature of a hearing device wearer being detected and transmitted to a facility for adjusting the hearing device and an adjustable parameter being adjusted by the signal processing facility of the hearing device in order to individually adjust the hearing device to the hearing device wearer as a function of the morphometric feature. In particular, this enables an age-related adjustment of the hearing device. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090274314 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A DEGREE OF CLOSURE IN HEARING DEVICES - A method for determining a degree of closure in a hearing device with at least one auditory canal microphone, at least one receiver and an associated hearing device apparatus is disclosed. The method is characterized by an in-situ measurement of a transmission function between the receiver and the auditory canal microphone, by a comparison of the measured transmission function with previously determined reference values and/or curves, and by a determination of an effective vent diameter from the comparison, the effective vent diameter specifying the degree of closure. | 11-05-2009 |
Kristin L. Rookey, Revere, MA US
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| 20090162835 | Novel methods of constructing libraries comprising displayed and/or expressed members of a diverse family of peptides, polypeptides or proteins and the novel libraries - Methods useful in constructing libraries that collectively display and/or express members of diverse families of peptides, polypeptides or proteins and the libraries produced using those methods. Methods of screening those libraries and the peptides, polypeptides or proteins identified by such screens. | 06-25-2009 |
Kristin Rookey, Revere, MA US
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| 20100291001 | METALLOPROTEINASE-BINDING PROTEINS - Disclosed are antibodies that interact with a matrix metalloproteases such as MMP-26. Exemplary antibodies inhibit MMP-26 activity. These antibodies can be used, e.g., to treat or prevent metastatic disorders, hyperproliferative disorders, disorders which are characterized by excessive extracellular matrix degradation, and inflammatory disorders. | 11-18-2010 |
Kristin Ruebling-Jass, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20090117609 | USE OF TETRACYSTEINE TAGS IN FLUORESCENCE-ACTIVATED CELL SORTING ANALYSIS OF PROKARYOTIC CELLS PRODUCING PEPTIDES OR PROTEINS - A process of in vivo labeling and identifying recombinantly produced peptides or proteins within an unpermeabilized prokaryotic host cell. Recombinant prokaryotic cells expressing a fusion peptide comprising at least one tetracysteine tag were labeled in vivo using a biarsenical labeling reagent. A fluorescent activated cell sorter was used to identify and select subpopulations of fluorescent cells wherein the amount of fusion peptide in the cell was proportional to the amount of fluorescence detected. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100159513 | GENES THAT INCREASE PEPTIDE PRODUCTION - Several endogenous genes have been identified in | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100227361 | HOST CELL MODIFICATIONS THAT IMPROVE PEPTIDE PRODUCTION AND DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING - Disrupting the expression of endogenous | 09-09-2010 |
Kristin Sandersen Gretland, Greaker NO
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| 20110006264 | CORROSION INHIBITOR - It has surprisingly been discovered that simple diols and triols work as corrosion inhibitors in concentrated organic and inorganic acids, e.g. used as additives in metallic equipment in factories and plants. These corrosion inhibitors are cheap and readily available in large quantities. The diol and triol also reduces evaporation of the acid, and thus improves the working environment. | 01-13-2011 |
Kristin Sannes-Lowery, Vista, CA US
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| 20100184035 | METHODS FOR RAPID FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS - The present invention provides methods and primer pairs for rapid, high-resolution forensic analysis of DNA and STR-typing by using amplification and mass spectrometry, determining the molecular masses and calculating base compositions of amplification products and comparing the molecular masses with the molecular masses of theoretical amplicons indexed in a database. | 07-22-2010 |
Kristin Savilia, Bedford, NH US
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| 20110251923 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A CENTRALIZED GIFT REGISTRY WITH TWO-WAY SYNCHRONIZATION - Systems and methods for that allow for the creation and management of a centralized gift registry are described. Gifts are added to the centralized gift registry from retailer-specific registries. A gift list is created and displayed. Gift givers may select a gift from the gift list of the centralized gift registry. In one embodiment, when a purchase of a gift occurs, the gift list is updated. Updates to gifts are sent between the centralized gift registry and the retailer-specific registries, such that the gifts common to these registries are synchronized. This synchronization may involve the use of APIs at the centralized gift registry or the retailer-specific registries. The centralized gift registry system automatically searches for all retailer-specific registries pertaining to the gift registrant. The centralized gift registry system may request a retailer's system to create a retailer-specific registry. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110251924 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A CENTRALIZED GIFT REGISTRY WITH UPLOAD AND MERGE OF A RETAILER-SPECIFIC REGISTRY - Systems and methods for that allow for the creation and management of a centralized gift registry are described. A retailer-specific registry is imported into the centralized gift registry. A gift list is created and displayed. Gift givers may select a gift from the gift list of the centralized gift registry. In one embodiment, when a purchase of a gift occurs, the gift list is updated. Updates to gifts are sent between the centralized gift registry and the retailer-specific registries, such that the gifts common to these registries are synchronized. This synchronization may involve the use of APIs at the centralized gift registry or the retailer-specific registries. The centralized gift registry system automatically searches for all retailer-specific registries pertaining to the gift registrant. The centralized gift registry system may request a retailer's system for information on gift items of a respective retailer-specific registry. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110251925 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A CENTRALIZED GIFT REGISTRY WITH AUTOMATIC RETAILER-SPECIFIC REGISTRY CREATION - Systems and methods for that allow for the creation and management of a centralized gift registry are described. Gifts are added to the centralized gift registry from retailer-specific registries. A gift registrant may select one or more retailers. The centralized gift registry system may automatically submit a request for the creation of retailer-specific registries at each of the retailers selected by the gift registrant, based in part on information provided to the centralized gift registry by the gift registrant. This creation may involve the use of APIs at the centralized gift registry or the retailer-specific registries. A gift list is created and displayed. Gift givers may select a gift from the centralized gift registry. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110313927 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A GIFT REGISTRY WITH STYLEBOARDS - Systems and methods for that allow for the creation and management of a gift registry including styleboards are described. The gift registry may be a centralized gift registry. Gifts are added to the styleboards from a centralized or a retailer-specific registry. A styleboard is generated and displayed. Gift givers may view and/or select gifts from one or more the styleboards of the gift registry. In one embodiment, when a purchase of a gift occurs, the gift list and/or the styleboard(s) is updated. In one embodiment, updates to gifts are sent between the gift registry systems, such that the gifts common to these gift registries are synchronized. This synchronization may involve the use of APIs associated with the respective gift registry systems. | 12-22-2011 |
Kristin Schupke, Dresden DE
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| 20080230839 | Method of producing a semiconductor structure - The invention is related to a method of producing a semiconductor structure comprising the steps of: fabricating a gate stack structure and oxidizing at least a portion of the gate stack structure's sidewalls, wherein the step of oxidizing is carried out at a temperature below 500° C. using a process gas which comprises oxygen radicals. | 09-25-2008 |
Kristin Secreto, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20090150170 | Method and apparatus for fraud reduction and product recovery - Certain exemplary embodiments relate to techniques for fraud reduction and/or product recovery. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, a database includes a plurality of product entries, with each product entry having at least a status field associated therewith. A first interface to the database is configured to enable a first authorized user to add product entries and/or change the status identifiers of the product entries. A second interface to the database is configured to enable a second authorized user to input information regarding a product to be checked against the database to determine whether it was legitimately acquired. Product checking programmed logic circuitry is configured to determine whether the product to be checked was legitimately acquired. The second interface is further configured to provide an indication to the second authorized user whether the product was legitimately acquired. | 06-11-2009 |
Kristin Stirnnagel, Dresden DE
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| 20090325870 | FOAMY VIRAL ENVELOPE GENES - The present invention concerns the technical field of nucleic acids and expression-optimized nucleic acids. The present invention concerns especially nucleic acids comprising a mutated foamy viral envelope gene encoding a foamy viral envelope polypeptide, which comprises a leader peptide (LP), a surface unit (SU) and a transmembrane domain (TM). The present invention also relates to modified polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acids. Furthermore, the present invention regards a method for preparing pseudotyped vector particles as well as a method for treating a genetic disorder comprising administering a nucleic acid or a polypeptide encoded by that nucleic acid. | 12-31-2009 |
Kristin Tiefensee, Bad Duerkheim DE
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| 20110230621 | TRANSPARENT SEMI-INTERPENETRATING NETWORK COMPRISING A PHASE OF A LINEAR, NON-CROSSLINKED ISOBUTENE POLYMER - A transparent, semi-interpenetrating network comprises a first phase of a linear noncrosslinked isobutene polymer and a second phase of a crosslinked polymer. The crosslinked polymer is obtained through copolymerization of a first ethylenically unsaturated monomer and of a second ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the first ethylenically unsaturated monomer is a cycloalkyl(meth)acrylate and the second ethylenically unsaturated monomer is selected from linear and branched C | 09-22-2011 |
Kristin Weidemaier, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080198358 | FIBER OPTIC DEVICE FOR SENSING ANALYTES - A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. An optical conduit, preferably an optical fiber has an optical system at the proximal end of the optical conduit. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of the optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the sensing element includes reference groups with luminescence properties that are substantially unchanged by variations in the analyte concentrations. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090232700 | Sterilization of Biosensors - The present invention relates to methods of making a sterilized biosensor, where the biosensor comprises at least one binding reagent, which comprises at least one non-enzyme proteinaceous binding domain. Certain embodiments of the methods described herein comprise partially assembling the components of the biosensor, except for the binding reagent, and separately sterilizing this partial assemblage and the binding reagent. The sterilized binding reagent and the sterilized partial assemblage are then aseptically assembled to produce the sterilized biosensor. Other embodiments of the methods described herein comprise assembling substantially all of the components of the biosensor, including the binding reagent, and sterilizing the assembled biosensor to produce a sterilized biosensor. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090258373 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING THE SENSITIVITY AND DYNAMIC RANGE OF A HOMOGENEOUS ASSAY - A method is disclosed for accurately determining the concentration of a target analyte utilizes reagent pairs having different affinity for the target. The different affinity provides distinct binding profiles that can be analyzed to absolutely determine the analyte concentration. The method provides an assay system having expanded dynamic range to cover a wider range of analyte concentration and can overcome the hook-effect that commonly exists in homogenous assay systems. The method utilizes distinguishable signals that allows for the analysis of multiple binding profiles and multiplex analysis. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090305231 | Sensitive Immunoassays Using Coated Nanoparticles - Coated nanoparticles comprising a core surrounded by a shell that increases the reflectance of the nanoparticle, wherein the coated nanoparticle does not include a Raman-active molecule, are provided. Test devices and immunoassay methods utilizing the coated nanoparticles are provided. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110184259 | Fiber Optic Device for Sensing Analytes and Method of Making Same - A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of an optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the optical conduit and sensing element may be housed within a cannulated bevel. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110275061 | ASSAYS USING SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY (SERS)-ACTIVE PARTICLES - Disclosed herein are diagnostic assays using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-active particles, including liquid-based assays; magnetic capture assays; microparticle-nanoparticle satellite structures for signal amplification in an assay; composite SERS-active particles useful for enhanced detection of targets; and sample tubes and processes for using the same. | 11-10-2011 |
Kristin Wiederholt, Vista, MA US
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| 20090093433 | SENSE mRNA THERAPY - The present invention describes novel methods for the stabilization of mRNA. These alterations increase stability of mRNA and enable its use in sense RNA therapy to transiantly express proteins in a cell. Accordingly, the present invention is directed to methods for making such modifications, compositions comprising such modifications, and the use of such compositions in treating disease states. | 04-09-2009 |
Kristin Zurlinden, Haltern Am See DE
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| 20100255042 | Process for Producing Particles Loaded with Growth Factors as Well as the Particles Thus Obtained - The present invention refers to a process for preparing a particulate material (particles) being loaded with growth factors, the thus obtained particles and the use for improving the ingrowth of implant material into the bone substance. | 10-07-2010 |