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Barrett J. Larson, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20110263950 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING, DETECTING AND TREATING PRESSURE-INDUCED ISCHEMIA, PRESSURE ULCERS, AND OTHER CONDITIONS - A system for monitoring medical conditions including pressure ulcers, pressure-induced ischemia and related medical conditions comprises at least one sensor adapted to detect one or more patient characteristic including at least position, orientation, temperature, acceleration, moisture, resistance, stress, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygenation, a host for processing the data received from the sensors together with historical patient data to develop an assessment of patient condition and suggested course of treatment. In some embodiments, the system can further include a support surface having one or more sensors incorporated therein either in addition to sensors affixed to the patient or as an alternative thereof. The support surface is, in some embodiments, capable of responding to commands from the host for assisting in implementing a course of action for patient treatment. The sensor can include bi-axial or tri-axial accelerometers, as well as resistive, inductive, capactive, magnetic and other sensing devices, depending on whether the sensor is located on the patient or the support surface, and for what purpose. | 10-27-2011 |
Brian Larson, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20110184930 | Methods and Systems for Adjusting a Scoring Measure Based on Query Breadth - Methods and systems for adjusting a scoring measure of a search result based at least in part on the breadth of a previously-executed search query associated with the search result are described. In one described system, a search engine determines a popularity measure for a search result, and then adjusts the popularity measure based at least in part on a query breadth measure of a previously-executed search query associated with the search result. The search engine may use a variety of query breadth measures. For example, the search engine may use the quantity of results returned by the search query, the length of the query, the IR score drop-off, or some other measure of breadth. | 07-28-2011 |
Brian D. Larson, East Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20100082353 | REWARD SYSTEM FOR MANAGING A DIGITAL WORKFLOW - A system and method for allowing content providers to manage aspects of a distributor's digital workflow is disclosed. The system is effective to receive priority flags and associate the flags with items submitted by the content provider making the priority designation. Those items flagged for priority can be queued for priority processing. The total number of priority flags or requests can be limited by the rate at which items can be processed. The limited nature of the priority requests can make the priority flags valuable. The system and method can leverage that value to encourage desired conduct by awarding priority flags to content providers that comply with a stated policy. | 04-01-2010 |
Brian Lane Larson, Fremont, CA US
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| 20120059389 | Implantable Micro-Generator Devices with Optimized Configuration, Methods of Use, Systems and Kits Therefor - Disclosed are various implantable medical devices adapted and configured to operation with a micro-generator comprising: an elongated housing; one or more longitudinally slidable elongated magnets; one or more coils positioned exteriorly, interiorly or integrally along at least a portion of the housing; a power wire in electrical communication with the one or more coils and with an implantable medical device; wherein the implantable micro-generator is adapted and configured to generate energy and communicate the generated energy to the implantable medical device. Additionally, methods of deploying and using the medical devices are contemplated, as well as systems, kits, and communication networks. | 03-08-2012 |
Brons M. Larson, Santee, CA US
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| 20120095696 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GENETIC EVALUATION - Rapid and definitive bioagent detection and identification can be carried out without nucleic acid sequencing. Analysis of a variety of bioagents and samples, such as air, fluid, and body samples, can be carried out to provide information useful for industrial, medical, and environmental purposes. Nucleic acid samples of unknown or suspected bioagents may be collected, optimal primer pairs may be selected, and the nucleic acid may be amplified. Expected mass spectra signal models may be generated and selected, the actual mass spectra of the amplicons may be obtained. The expected mass spectra most closely correlating with the actual mass spectra may be determined using a joint maximum likelihood analysis, and base counts for the actual mass spectra and the expected mass spectra may be obtained. The most likely candidate bioagents may then be determined. | 04-19-2012 |
Christopher Larson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100093734 | CYTOKINE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides low molecular weight compounds useful as cytokine inhibitors, and compositions thereof. In particular, compounds of the invention are useful as anti-inflammatory agents. There are further provided methods for the preparation of such agents and their use in preventing or treating conditions mediated by cytokines such as arthritis. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100093735 | CYTOKINE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides low molecular weight compounds useful as cytokine inhibitors, and compositions thereof. In particular, compounds of the invention are useful as anti-inflammatory agents. There are further provided methods for the preparation of such agents and their use in preventing or treating conditions mediated by cytokines such as arthritis. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100273797 | ALPHA-KETOAMIDES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The present invention provides low molecular weight compounds useful as cytokine inhibitors, and compositions thereof. In particular, compounds of the invention are useful as anti-inflammatory agents. There are further provided methods for the preparation of such agents and their use in preventing or treating conditions medicated by cytokines such as arthritis. | 10-28-2010 |
Clayton J. Larson, Acton, CA US
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| 20130120192 | HIGH PRECISION RADIO FREQUENCY DIRECTION FINDING SYSTEM - High precision radio frequency direction finding systems are described that can determine an angle-of-arrival and geo-location of a RF emitter with respect to a mobile platform. A radio frequency direction finding (RFDF) system for determining a position of a RF emitter with respect to a mobile platform can include an angle-of-azimuth (AoA) system configured to determine an azimuth of a RF emitter with respect to the mobile platform; an attitude measurement system configured to measure the attitude of the mobile platform; a geo-location system configured to calculate the geo-location of the RF emitter; and a processor system configured to calculate a position of the RF emitter. | 05-16-2013 |
Curt T. Larson, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110293083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING A VISUAL PHONE MENU - A system and method for providing access to a visual phone menu is disclosed. The system receives a phone number transmitted from a calling device to initiate a call, determines whether a visual phone menu (VPM) is available for the phone number, provides the calling device with a VPM address when a VPM exists, and proceeds with the call from the calling device to the phone number when a VPM does not exist. | 12-01-2011 |
David B. Larson, Huntington Beach, CA US
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| 20110034110 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MARRING FIBER OPTIC SUBSTRATES - Methods and systems for marring fiber optic substrates may include rollers with abrasive surfaces that press lengths of the substrates against elongated supports, which may be tapered, during relative lengthwise movement between the rollers and supports; abrasive sheets that are vibrated against the substrates; abrasive flap wheels that are rotated to cause flexible abrasive flaps on the wheels to strike the substrates; rotating blades that cut a transverse marring pattern in the substrates; hammers having abrasive surfaces that are oscillated to strike the substrates; and water jet abrasive slurries that are directed at the substrates. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120015588 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MARRING FIBER OPTIC SUBSTRATES - A method of marring a fiber optic substrate by directing a water jet abrasive slurry at the substrate while causing relative movement between an elongate support for the substrate and the water jet abrasive slurry to produce a marring pattern on the substrate. The pressure of the water jet abrasive slurry and/or the rate of relative movement between the elongate support and the water jet abrasive slurry may be varied to produce a variable marring pattern on the substrate. | 01-19-2012 |
Dean J. Larson, Pleasanton, CA US
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| 20080210377 | UNIFORM ETCH SYSTEM - Etching a layer over a substrate is provided. The substrate is placed in a plasma processing chamber. A first gas is provided to an inner zone within the plasma processing chamber. A second gas is provided to the outer zone within the plasma processing chamber, where the outer zone surrounds the inner zone and the first gas is different than the second gas. Plasmas are simultaneously generated from the first gas and second gas. The layer is etched, where the layer is etched by the plasmas from the first gas and second gas. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090127234 | PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBER WITH GUARD RING FOR UPPER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A plasma processing chamber, which includes an upper electrode assembly, a lower electrode assembly, and a plasma confinement assembly. The upper electrode assembly includes an upper electrode, a backing member, the backing member attachable to an upper surface of the upper electrode, and a guard ring surrounding an outer surface of the backing member and located above the upper surface of the upper electrode, wherein the guard ring is configured to provide an inner gap between the outer surface of the backing member and an inner periphery of the guard ring. The lower electrode assembly is adapted to receive a semiconductor substrate. The plasma confinement assembly is separated from an outer periphery of the upper electrode and the backing member by the guard ring. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100304571 | FILM ADHESIVE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS - A bonded assembly to reduce particle contamination in a semiconductor vacuum chamber such as a plasma processing apparatus is provided, including an elastomeric sheet adhesive bond between mating surfaces of a component and a support member to accommodate thermal stresses. The elastomeric sheet comprises a silicone adhesive to withstand a high shear strain of ≧800% at a temperature range between room temperature and 300° C. such as heat curable high molecular weight dimethyl silicone with optional fillers. The sheet form has bond thickness control for parallelism of bonded surfaces. The sheet adhesive may be cut into pre-form shapes to conform to regularly or irregularly shaped features, maximize surface contact area with mating parts, and can be installed into cavities. Installation can be manually, manually with installation tooling, or with automated machinery. Composite layers of sheet adhesive having different physical properties can be laminated or coplanar. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110083318 | QUARTZ GUARD RING CENTERING FEATURES - An electrode assembly and method of centering an outer ring around an electrode assembly in a plasma reaction chamber used in semiconductor substrate processing. The method includes positioning the outer ring around an outer surface of a backing member of the electrode assembly, and inserting at least one centering element between the outer ring and the backing member. The centering element can be a plurality of spring-loaded centering elements received in a cavity on the outer surface of the backing member, the centering elements having a first end adapted to contact the outer ring and a second end adapted to receive a spring. The outer ring surrounds an outer surface of the backing member, such that the plurality of spring-loaded centering elements are positioned between the outer surface of the backing member and an inner surface of the outer ring. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20120070997 | GAS SWITCHING SECTION INCLUDING VALVES HAVING DIFFERENT FLOW COEFFICIENT'S FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A gas switching system for a gas distribution system for supplying different gas compositions to a chamber, such as a plasma processing chamber of a plasma processing apparatus, is provided. The chamber can include multiple zones, and the gas switching section can supply different gases to the multiple zones. The switching section can switch the flows of one or more gases, such that one gas can be supplied to the chamber while another gas can be supplied to a by-pass line, and then switch the gas flows. | 03-22-2012 |
Dean Jay Larson, Pleasanton, CA US
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| 20090163034 | COMPOSITE SHOWERHEAD ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR A PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A showerhead electrode for a plasma processing apparatus includes an elastomeric sheet adhesive bond between mating surfaces of an electrode and a backing member to accommodate stresses generated during temperature cycling due to mismatch in coefficients of thermal expansion. The elastomeric sheet comprises a thermally conductive silicone adhesive able to withstand a high shear strain of ≧300% in a temperature range of room temperature to 300° C. such as heat curable high molecular weight dimethyl silicone with fillers. The sheet form adhesive has bond thickness control for parallelism of bonded surfaces over large areas. The sheet adhesive may be cast or die cut into pre-form shapes that can conform to irregularly shaped features, maximize surface contact area with mating electrode surfaces, and installed into cavities of the mating assembly. Installation can be manually, manually with installation tooling, or with automated machinery. Composite layers of sheet adhesive having different physical properties can be laminated or coplanar. | 06-25-2009 |
Eric Allan Larson, Simi Valley, CA US
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| 20090299301 | Needle protective device for subcutaneous sensors - An introducer is provided for introducing a sensor into the body of a patient. The introducer connects to a sensor hub. When the sensor hub and introducer are connected, the introducer needle is exposed. When the sensor hub and introducer are disconnected, a needle cover and the needle move with respect to each other so that the needle cover substantially covers the needle, protecting a user from being injured by the needle. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100030045 | ANALYTE SENSOR APPARATUSES COMPRISING MULTIPLE IMPLANTABLE SENSOR ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having optimized elements and/or configurations of elements as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110230735 | ANALYTE SENSOR APPARATUSES HAVING IMPROVED ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having optimized elements and/or configurations of elements as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120046533 | COMBINED SENSOR AND INFUSION SETS - Embodiments of the invention provide a dual insertion set for supplying a fluid to the body of a patient and for monitoring a body characteristic of the patient. Typical embodiments of the invention include a base, an infusion portion coupled to a first piercing member and a sensor portion coupled to a second piercing member. The infusion portion includes a cannula coupled to the piercing member for supplying a fluid to a placement site. The sensor portion includes a sensor coupled to and extending from the base having at least one sensor electrode formed on a substrate and is coupled to the piercing member in a manner that allows the sensor to be inserted at the placement site. The base is arranged to secure the dual insertion set to the skin of a patient. Typically the infusion portion and sensor portion piercing members are arranged such that when they are operatively coupled to the base, they are disposed in a spatial orientation designed to inhibit sensor interference that may be caused by compounds present in fluids infused through the cannula. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120097554 | ANALYTE SENSORS COMPRISING ELECTRODES HAVING SELECTED ELECTROCHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein comprise amperometric glucose sensor systems that include multiple working electrodes having different material properties as well as algorithms and other elements designed for use with such systems. While embodiments of the innovation can be used in a number of contexts, typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used to facilitate the management of diabetes. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120227358 | GLUCOSE SENSOR PRODUCT AND RELATED MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING METHODS - A glucose sensor product is manufactured by a process that maintains the sterility of the glucose sensor while allowing gaseous manufacturing by-products to be vented from the inside of the glucose sensor package. The method begins by placing a glucose sensor assembly into a plastic package tray having a sealing surface surrounding an opening. The method continues by covering the opening with a microbial barrier material such that the microbial barrier material overlies the sealing surface, forming a seal between the sealing surface and the microbial barrier material, resulting in a sealed package tray containing the glucose sensor assembly, and sterilizing the glucose sensor assembly inside the sealed package tray. The microbial barrier material maintains sterility of the glucose sensor assembly while allowing volatile by-products outgassed from the glucose sensor assembly and the plastic package tray to pass therethrough. | 09-13-2012 |
Erik N. Larson, Carlsbad, CA US
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| 20110146583 | MODULAR PET ENCLOSURE AND KITS THEREOF - A modular pet enclosure having interchangeable and configurable wall panels of varying size is provided. The tunnel connection panel can be placed in multiple different configurations and orientations. An open-ended tunnel that can be removably attached to the modular pet enclosure and a dwelling, including all known pet doors, is used for the pet to move between the dwelling and the enclosure. | 06-23-2011 |
Gary Larson, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080290320 | AMPHOTERIC STILBENE COMPOSITION - A brightening system includes a substrate and an amphoteric stilbene composition established on the substrate. The amphoteric stilbene composition includes a predetermined amount of at least one of 4,4′-diamino-2,2′-stilbene disulfonic acid, biarylsulfonate-4,4′-diamino-2,2′-stilbene disulfonic acid, biaryldisulfonate-4,4′-diamino-2,2′-stilbene disulfonic acid, derivatives thereof, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and a fixing agent. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090311614 | Charge Director for Liquid Toner - A charge director material for charging a liquid toner, the charge director material comprising (a) nanoparticles of a simple salt and (b) a sulfosuccinate salt of the general formula MA | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120018683 | CHARGE DIRECTOR FOR LIQUID TONER - A charge director material for charging a liquid toner, the charge director material comprising (a) nanoparticles of a simple salt and (b) a sulfosuccinate salt of the general formula MA | 01-26-2012 |
Gary Lee Larson, Cypress, CA US
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| 20110003850 | DERIVATIVES OF 4-(N-AZACYCLOALKYL) ANILIDES AS POTASSIUM CHANNEL MODULATORS - This invention provides a compound of formula IA | 01-06-2011 |
James Larson, New York, CA US
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| 20120103213 | Ink Rheology Control Subsystem for a Variable Data Lithography System - A subsystem for controlling the rheology of ink applied to an imaging surface of a variable data lithography system comprises an ink reservoir, an ink application subsystem for applying ink from the ink reservoir over the imaging surface at a first ink temperature, and an ink complex viscoelastic modulus control subsystem for modifying the complex viscoelastic modulus of the ink from a first value at the ink reservoir to a second value prior to transfer of the ink from the imaging surface to a substrate. The ink complex viscoelastic modulus control subsystem may comprise a partial curing stage, such as a photo-curing stage. The ink may optionally include photoinitiators to assist with the partial curing. Alternatively, the ink complex viscoelastic modulus control subsystem may consist of an ink pre-heating subsystem and/or a post-application cooling system. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103218 | Method of Ink Rheology Control in a Variable Data Lithography System - Methods for controlling the rheology of ink applied to an imaging surface of a variable data lithography system include applying ink in a layer with a first complex viscoelastic modulus such that said ink layer readily separates in regions over the imaging surface covered by a dampening solution and into regions over the imaging surface at which dampening solution has been removed, increasing the complex viscoelastic modulus of the ink to a second complex viscoelastic modulus while the ink is over the imaging surface, thereby increasing the level of at least one of ink cohesive energy and ink tack prior to the transfer of said ink to said substrate at said image transfer subsystem. | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffry Lynn Larson, San Jose, CA US
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| 20120110385 | MULTIPLE FUNCTIONALITY IN A VIRTUAL STORAGE AREA NETWORK DEVICE - In one aspect of the present description, a connection between a predetermined input port and a predetermined output port is created in a partition of a VSAN switch, in which the connection is a destination address independent physical layer connection conforming to the physical layer of a communication protocol. Another connection between a plurality of input ports and a plurality of output ports may be created in another partition of the VSAN switch, in which the connection is a multi-layer connection which includes a network layer connection conforming to the network layer of the communication protocol. Other features and aspects may be realized, depending upon the particular application. | 05-03-2012 |
John D. Larson, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090146531 | Manufacturing Process For Thin Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) Filters - Method for fabricating an acoustical resonator on a substrate having a top surface. First, a depression in said top surface is generated. Next, the depression is filled with a sacrificial material. The filled depression has an upper surface level with said top surface of said substrate. Next, a first electrode is deposited on said upper surface. Then, a layer of piezoelectric material is deposited on said first electrode. A second electrode is deposited on the layer of piezoelectric material using a mass load lift-off process. | 06-11-2009 |
Jonathan Erik Larson, East Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090050270 | SENSORS FOR DYNAMICALLY DETECTING SUBSTRATE BREAKAGE AND MISALIGNMENT OF A MOVING SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and method incorporating at least two sensors that detect the presence of a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, a method for transferring a substrate in a processing system is described. The method includes positioning a substrate on an end effector in a first chamber, moving the substrate through an opening between the first chamber and a second chamber along a substrate travel path, and sensing opposing sides of the substrate travel path using at least two sensors positioned proximate to the opening, each of the at least two sensors defining a beam path that is directed through opposing edge regions of the substrate when at least a portion of an edge region traverses the beam path. | 02-26-2009 |
Kenneth L. Larson, Manteca, CA US
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| 20080273270 | Forming a planarized surface for at least one bar of sliders - A method for forming a planarized surface for at least one bar of sliders for utilization in a hard disk drive is disclosed. In general, at least one bar of sliders is placed on an adhesive layer. A single thermoplastic layer is then provided above the at least one bar of sliders. The single thermoplastic layer is then heated to a softening temperature such that the single thermoplastic layer will flow between the at least one bar of sliders. The single thermoplastic layer is then cooled to form a planarized surface of both said single thermoplastic layer and said at least one bar of sliders at said adhesive layer. | 11-06-2008 |
Kenneth Michael Larson, Walnut Creek, CA US
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| 20110259275 | LIFT-ASSISTED LITTER BOX SYSTEM - A litter box device for use by pets. The device includes at least two litter boxes arranged as stacked drawers held in a housing. The upper drawer is accessible to a pet through an entry to the housing. The bottom of each drawer has a screen and a slidably removable drawer bottom. Removal of the slidably removable drawer bottom allows the contents of the drawer to pass into the underlying drawer. After pets excrete waste into the litter in the top box, the loose litter is separated from the waste clumps by sliding the removable drawer bottom from the top drawer, allowing loose litter granules to flow down through a screened opening into the underlying drawer. The top drawer will retain the waste clumps on its screen within the upper drawer, the screen positioned proximate to the slidably removable drawer bottom. The waste clumps may then be removed from the drawer and screen. The lower drawer containing the filtered litter can be guided up into the top position. A lift assisting mechanism allows the lower drawer to be lifted into the upper drawer position without the operator having to bear the full weight of the litter-filled drawer. After the emptied drawer is placed in the vacant lower drawer position the apparatus is ready for pet use again. | 10-27-2011 |
Kirk D. Larson, Santa Ana, CA US
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| 20110191919 | Strawberry plant named 'Mojave' - ‘Mojave’ is typical of short-day (June bearing) strawberry cultivars and produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, subtropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Mojave’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469). ‘Mojave’ also produces a larger fraction of marketable fruit than any of the comparison cultivars. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110191920 | Strawberry plant named 'Benicia' - ‘Benicia’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Benicia’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’(U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469). | 08-04-2011 |
Kirk D. Larson, Irvine, CA US
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| 20090144866 | Strawberry plant named 'Portola' - This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type strawberry designated as ‘Portola’. ‘Portola’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. | 06-04-2009 |
Kris K. Larson, Fullerton, CA US
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| 20110220733 | CREMATED REMAINS SCATTERING APPARATUS - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for scattering cremated remains. More particularly, the invention relates to an apparatus that is used in conjunction with a vehicle, most commonly an aircraft, that allows for the dispersal of cremated remains of a deceased individual in a safe and clean manner that preserves the dignity of the deceased. | 09-15-2011 |
Krister Larson, Studio City, CA US
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| 20090191934 | Skill Based Adaptation Of A Poker Game - Disclosed herein is a method and system for a skill based adaptation of a poker game. Each of a first player and a plurality of second players of the poker game are evaluated for correct play after bets are placed. The correct play of the first player and second players is determined based on making the second players of the poker game fold by the first player and also playing with a null or a positive expected value. The expected value is calculated based on bets placed by each of the first player and the second players, probability of winning the poker game by the first player and the second players, and sum of the bets placed. A predefined percentage of the bets placed is awarded to the first player and the second players for the correct play. | 07-30-2009 |
Lane L. Larson, Folsom, CA US
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| 20100129171 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WELD PROFILING - A method for removing a weld crown from a weld joint between first and second work pieces includes steps of positioning a rotary milling tool proximate to the joint and at an offset angle to set a cutting arc relative to the joint. The milling tool is positioned so the cutting arc intersects the weld crown, weld toes, and parent metal on each side of the weld joint. As the milling tool traverses the joint to cut away the weld crown, the milling tool may tilt from side to side to compensate for misalignment between the work pieces along the weld joint. An apparatus for weld crown removal holds a milling tool at an offset angle, and provides a tracking mechanism to permit the milling tool to track misalignment between the work pieces, maintaining the cutting arc in intersection with the weld toes and parent metal along the weld joint. | 05-27-2010 |
Lawrence E. Larson, Del Mar, CA US
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| 20090122898 | Multiple Sub-Carrier Selection Diversity Architecture and Method for Wireles Ofdm - Sub-carrier selection methods and receiver architectures for receiving an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing band sensed by a plurality of antennas ( | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090134960 | Linear variable voltage diode capacitor and adaptive matching networks - An integrated variable voltage diode capacitor topology applied to a circuit providing a variable voltage load for controlling variable capacitance. The topology includes a first pair of anti-series varactor diodes, wherein the diode power-law exponent n for the first pair of anti-series varactor diodes in the circuit is equal or greater than 0.5, and the first pair of anti-series varactor diodes have an unequal size ratio that is set to control third-order distortion. The topology also includes a center tap between the first pair anti-series varactor diodes for application of the variable voltage load. In preferred embodiments, a second pair of anti-series varactor diodes is arranged anti-parallel to the first pair of anti-series varactor diodes so the combination of the first pair of anti-series varactor diodes and the second pair of anti-series varactor diodes control second-order distortion as well. | 05-28-2009 |
Loren Robert Larson, Fremont, CA US
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| 20100279418 | GLUCOSE METER ADAPTABLE FOR USE WITH HANDHELD DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Module adaptable to communicate with a suitable handheld devices or PDAs. Suitable devices include, but are not limited to, the Apple iPhone® or iPod®, Research in Motion Blackberry® smart phones, Motorola Droid smart phones, and Palm Pre smart phones. The module can be used without adding to the cost of the handheld device. This allows direct reimbursement for the replaceable meter module portion if payers choose to limit coverage for the full system, as well as the possibility of reimbursement for the entire system including the handheld device. Other solutions build the cost into the phone, which must be replaced to upgrade or replace the glucose function. Moreover, information from the glucose meter reading can be communicated from the PDA to a remote station for reporting the results. With an iPod-like approach, this could be accomplished without the need for a cellular signal or carrier, as long as a WiFi internet connection is available anywhere in the world. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20120059389 | Implantable Micro-Generator Devices with Optimized Configuration, Methods of Use, Systems and Kits Therefor - Disclosed are various implantable medical devices adapted and configured to operation with a micro-generator comprising: an elongated housing; one or more longitudinally slidable elongated magnets; one or more coils positioned exteriorly, interiorly or integrally along at least a portion of the housing; a power wire in electrical communication with the one or more coils and with an implantable medical device; wherein the implantable micro-generator is adapted and configured to generate energy and communicate the generated energy to the implantable medical device. Additionally, methods of deploying and using the medical devices are contemplated, as well as systems, kits, and communication networks. | 03-08-2012 |
Marcus R. Larson, Redwood City, CA US
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| 20110126942 | Manually Operable Log Splitter - A manually-operable log splitter for use with a splitting wedge has a pair of jaws pivotable about a point. Each jaw is connected to a handle extending away from its associated jaw from the pivot point. The jaws have a tip smaller than a width of the splitting wedge with which the splitter is used. The jaws and handles are dimensioned and configured for insertion beside the splitting wedge when embedded in a log. Manual application of force F on each handle outward from the pivot point spreads the jaws and provides sufficient force for splitting the log. This tool is particularly suited for small scale log splitting, such as by a home owner for personal use. | 06-02-2011 |
Mark Larson, Oxnard, CA US
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| 20120295671 | SOLAR POWERED WIRELESS SPEAKERPHONE WITH POWER STORAGE FOR CHARGING EXTERNAL DEVICES - A portable device includes a wireless communications module configured to communicate with a communication device, a rechargeable energy storage device coupled to the wireless communications module, a solar power cell coupled to the rechargeable energy storage device configured to charge the rechargeable energy storage device and a port coupled to the rechargeable energy storage device configured to provide energy to charge an external device via the port. | 11-22-2012 |
Mark Alan Larson, San Carlos, CA US
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| 20100057774 | Altered Token Sandboxing - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to application security. In an embodiment, a method for altered token sandboxing includes creating a process based on a naked token and suspending the process. The method further includes obtaining an impersonation token and resuming the process with the impersonation token. The method further includes acquiring resources needed for the process with the impersonation token. The method also includes replacing the impersonation token with the naked token. In a further embodiment, the method further includes executing the suspended process with the naked token and the acquired resources. In another embodiment, a system for user-mode, altered token sandboxing includes a security module, an acquisition module and a replacement module. In a further embodiment, the system may include an execution module. In another embodiment, the system may include a request module. | 03-04-2010 |
Melanie Larson, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20120297302 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE-BASED CONTENT DELIVERY - Media content is provided using thumbnail-based images and respective archives linked thereto. In accordance with one or more embodiments, access is provided to interactive single-page and multi-page thumbnail images, with each thumbnail image being linked to at least one of a plurality of media-content units in respective sets of the media-content units (e.g., to pages within respective articles each having one or more pages, with each page having predefined text and image data in a set layout). Archive data is identified and communicated for each media content unit, responsive to user input data indicating a selection of one of the thumbnail images, and based on availability of the archive data locally at a user device. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120297490 | MEDIA CONTENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - Media content is provided using metric-apportioning. In accordance with one or more embodiments, remote-user interface circuits are authenticated and remote access is provided to different sets of media content via the interface. For each authenticated interface and a time-based period during which the interface accesses the media content, time-stamped usage data that characterizes use of the media content at the interface is communicated therewith. A usage metric characterizing usage of the media content is apportioned based upon the time-stamped usage data and stored weighting factor data for the media content. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120317482 | MEDIA CONTENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - Access is provided for different types of media content provided by disparate publishers, and in formats corresponding to operating characteristics of respective user devices. As consistent with one or more example embodiments herein, media content access is filtered for users requesting access via different user devices, based upon characteristics of the device to which the access is provided, user subscription data and publisher-specific criteria. A user-specific storefront interface is generated for each of a multitude of users, based upon the filtering. Each storefront interface indicates media content that can be displayed at the device to which access is requested, and identifies media content to which the user does and does not have subscription access. The user-specific storefront interfaces are presented at respective user devices, and media content is delivered to each device in response to selections made via the user-specific storefront interfaces. | 12-13-2012 |
Melanie Larson, East Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20110209073 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NAVIGATING SERVICES - An approach is provided for providing user interface navigation information associated with the availability of services. Location information associated with a device is received. Menu items associated with one or more services based on the location information are selected. Presentation of the selected menu items in a bridge is caused, at least in part. The bridge is a user interface element common to the services. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael R. Larson, Winchester, CA US
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| 20100013128 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR BLOW MOLDING OF PLASTIC - In various embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for blow molding plastics are provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides for devices, systems, and methods that are configured to create an internal cooling airflow, using conductive and convective cooling thermal properties, such that the cycle time for blow molding plastics is reduced. The decrease in cycle time provided for in accordance with the disclosed devices, systems, and methods are between, approximately 15 percent and 35 percent. | 01-21-2010 |
Nils E. Larson, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090303637 | DISK DRIVE HAVING A HEAD LOADING/UNLOADING RAMP THAT INCLUDES A TORSIONALLY-COMPLIANT MEMBER - A disk drive includes a ramp having a fixed portion that is fixed to the disk drive base, and a guide portion that is not. The guide portion includes a guide surface having a parking region that is in contact with an HGA lift-tab with the disk drive in a non-operational state. The guide surface also has a load/unload region that extends over a disk outer periphery. The guide surface defines a guide surface length that is measured from the parking region to the load/unload region. The ramp also includes a torsionally-compliant member connecting the fixed portion to the guide portion. A distance between the torsionally-compliant member and the parking region, measured approximately parallel to the guide surface length, is less than half the guide surface length. The guide portion is not connected to the fixed portion over at least two-thirds of the guide surface length. | 12-10-2009 |
Paul Larson, Poway, CA US
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| 20100110198 | MID INFRARED OPTICAL ILLUMINATOR ASSEMBLY - An optical illuminator assembly ( | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110233409 | QUANTUM CASCADE LASER THAT GENERATES WIDELY VIEWABLE MID-INFRARED LIGHT - A laser source assembly ( | 09-29-2011 |
Peder E. Larson, Oakland, CA US
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| 20100085046 | HYPERPOLARIZED DYNAMIC CHEMICAL SHIFT IMAGING WITH TAILORED MULTIBAND EXCITATION PULSES - A method for performing magnetic resonance spectroscopy is described. The method generally includes applying a tailored multiband spectral-spatial radio frequency excitation pulse to a sample including a first species and at least a second species having a different resonant frequency than the first species. The multiband excitation pulse excites the first species according to a first amplitude and excites the second species according to a second amplitude that is substantially greater than the first amplitude. Data is acquired from the sample. The acquired data is then utilized to generate a spectroscopic output. By way of example, the spectroscopic output is a spectroscopic image. In particular embodiments, the data for the first and second species is acquired dynamically over an observation window of time. | 04-08-2010 |
Philip Albert Larson, La Mirada, CA US
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| 20120168019 | FAIRING HAVING IMPROVED STABILITY - An apparatus including a fairing having a tail portion and an end portion capable of suppressing a vortex-induced vibration of a tubular. The apparatus further including a stabilizing member attached to the end portion of the fairing, the stabilizing member dimensioned to increase a thickness of the end portion of the fairing and a flange member attached to the stabilizing member, the flange member dimensioned to increase a chord dimension of the fairing so as to improve a stability of the fairing. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120291687 | HELICAL STRAKE SYSTEMS - An apparatus including a strake section having a plurality of helical fins separated by at least one helical opening. A method including forming a helically shaped fin that independently maintains the helical shape once formed. | 11-22-2012 |
Raymond L. Larson, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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| 20100013128 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR BLOW MOLDING OF PLASTIC - In various embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for blow molding plastics are provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides for devices, systems, and methods that are configured to create an internal cooling airflow, using conductive and convective cooling thermal properties, such that the cycle time for blow molding plastics is reduced. The decrease in cycle time provided for in accordance with the disclosed devices, systems, and methods are between, approximately 15 percent and 35 percent. | 01-21-2010 |
Ron Larson, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20090117754 | MINI DISPLAYPORT - Connectors having a smaller profile. These connectors are useful as a reduced form factor DisplayPort connector. Keys on a receptacle are used to indicate when an insert is fully engaged. Edges of the receptacle and insert are chamfered in such a way as to prevent the pins of the connector from being damaged when an improper insertion is attempted. User experience is also enhanced by the use of one or more latches. As the connector is inserted, the latch provides resistance that builds until the connector is inserted a certain distance, after which the latch enters a cutout portion of the insert thus releasing the pressure and letting the user know the connection has been made. Fingers are employed to provide mechanical stability and electrical connection between receptacle and insert. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110039443 | MINI DISPLAYPORT - Connectors having a smaller profile. These connectors are useful as a reduced form factor DisplayPort connector. Keys on a receptacle are used to indicate when an insert is fully engaged. Edges of the receptacle and insert are chamfered in such a way as to prevent the pins of the connector from being damaged when an improper insertion is attempted. User experience is also enhanced by the use of one or more latches. As the connector is inserted, the latch provides resistance that builds until the connector is inserted a certain distance, after which the latch enters a cutout portion of the insert thus releasing the pressure and letting the user know the connection has been made. Fingers are employed to provide mechanical stability and electrical connection between receptacle and insert. | 02-17-2011 |
Ryan A. Larson, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110064693 | Antiviral Drugs for Treatment of Arenavirus Infection - Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by the Arenavirus family such as Lassa fever, Argentine hemorrhagic fever, Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, and Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever. | 03-17-2011 |
Scott Larson, Del Rey Oaks, CA US
Sonja Larson, Benicia, CA US
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| 20110202374 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING WORK PRODUCTS FOR VEHICLES VIA THE WORLD WIDE WEB - A method and system for receiving data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle and transmitting a valuation report for the damaged vehicle over the world wide web. The system includes a client computer and a web server that are coupled through an electronic communication network such as the internet. The web server contains a web site that contains a plurality of web pages. Each web page allows an operator to enter the insurance claim data. The data can be processed into a valuation report by a separate valuation server. The valuation report can be transmitted to the client computer through the web server. A claims adjuster can access the web server by merely entering a uniform resource locator (“URL”) into a web browser. The adjuster does not have to dial directly into the valuation server. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120215568 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING WORK PRODUCTS FOR VEHICLES VIA THE WORLD WIDE WEB - A method and system for receiving data relating to an insurance claim for a damaged vehicle and transmitting a valuation report for the damaged vehicle over the world wide web. The system includes a client computer and a web server that are coupled through an electronic communication network such as the internet. The web server contains a web site that contains a plurality of web pages. Each web page allows an operator to enter the insurance claim data. The data can be processed into a valuation report by a separate valuation server. The valuation report can be transmitted to the client computer through the web server. A claims adjuster can access the web server by merely entering a uniform resource locator (“URL”) into a web browser. The adjuster does not have to dial directly into the valuation server. | 08-23-2012 |
Ted Larson, Los Altos, CA US
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| 20110004342 | Trainable Multi-Mode Floor Cleaning Device - A floor cleaning device that is manually trainable for subsequent automatic operation. Prior to automatic operation, a user trains the cleaning device by manually manipulating the device through one or more desired cleaning paths. After training of the device, the device is configured to automatically initiate subsequent cleaning operations in accordance with the trained routine(s). Preferably, the training routine includes user specification of one of a number of cleaning modalities that are supported by the flooring cleaning device. In addition to automatic navigation, the floor cleaning device is configured to initiate a desired cleaning modality as a function of the device's position with respect to one or more of the trained routine(s). | 01-06-2011 |
Ted W. Larson, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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| 20090143908 | Balancing device - A balancing device includes an active balancing mechanism. The active balancing mechanism maintains the balancing device in an actively balanced state within a range of the active balancing mechanism. An auxiliary balancing mechanism is configured to support the balancing device in an unbalanced state that is outside the range of the active balancing mechanism and aid a transition of the balancing device to the actively balanced state that is within the range of the active balancing mechanism. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20110270538 | BALANCING DEVICE - A balancing device includes an active balancing mechanism. The active balancing mechanism maintains the balancing device in an actively balanced state within a range of the active balancing mechanism. An auxiliary balancing mechanism is configured to support the balancing device in an unbalanced state that is outside the range of the active balancing mechanism and aid a transition of the balancing device to the actively balanced state that is within the range of the active balancing mechanism, wherein the auxiliary balancing mechanism is configured to support the balancing device includes to prop up the balancing device. | 11-03-2011 |
Thane M. Larson, Roseville, CA US
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| 20080269916 | Hardware Component Management Using Visual Graphics - A management system includes a management application that is executable in a central management station and is operative to manage hardware components one or more systems using visual graphics that presents assembly and repair functionality in combination with system health information. The management application is further operative to present a visual set of step-by-step instructions through the visual graphics for addition, deletion, and/or replacement of the managed hardware components. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080270666 | Removable active communication bus - A removable active communication bus of an apparatus in one example comprises at least two blade communication interfaces that are configured to communicatively couple at least two blade components within at least one blade enclosure. | 10-30-2008 |
Tyson Larson, Simi Valley, CA US
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| 20090090312 | Alternative Fuel Engine - An apparatus and method for converting fluid molecules from a liquid state into a vapor state wherein the fluid has unnatural bond angles. The apparatus comprises a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit, a chamber to contain the RC circuit and the fluid and a power source to provide power to the RC circuit. The RC circuit comprises an anode, a cathode and a plurality of substantially parallel electrically conductive plates. Current through the RC circuit generates a frequency that modifies the bond angles of molecules in a vapor state. Ignition of these molecules with unnatural bond angles reverts the molecules back to normal bond angles with a release of energy that can be utilized in many different applications without the release of toxic or noxious gases, greenhouse gases or any interaction with the atmosphere or the consumption of any atmospheric oxygen. For example, the molecules with unnatural bond angles may be used in engines to power a motorized vehicle. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090092540 | Method and apparatus of modifying bond angles of molecules - An apparatus and method for converting fluid molecules from a liquid state into a vapor state wherein the fluid has unnatural bond angles. The apparatus comprises a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit, a chamber to contain the RC circuit and the fluid and a power source to provide power to the RC circuit. The RC circuit comprises an anode, a cathode and a plurality of substantially parallel electrically conductive plates. Current through the RC circuit generates a frequency that modifies the bond angles of molecules in a vapor state. Ignition of these molecules with unnatural bond angles reverts the molecules back to normal bond angles with a release of energy that can be utilized in many different applications without the release of toxic or noxious gases, greenhouse gases or any interaction with the atmosphere or the consumption of any atmospheric oxygen. | 04-09-2009 |
Wendy D. Larson, Orinda, CA US
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| 20120179610 | ELECTRONIC PURCHASING AND FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An electronic transaction method, funds transfer apparatus and method for facilitating a funds transfer. The methods comprise sending information from a purchaser or payor to a funds transfer system separate from a vendor system or payee, validating and confirming personal financial information at the funds transfer system, and transferring funds from a purchaser or payor account to the vendor or a payee account without exposing either party's financial and account information to the other. Additionally, a funds transfer apparatus is disclosed comprising connections to a payor and payee system and mechanisms for receiving and validating party and transaction information and a mechanism for transferring funds from one party to the other. | 07-12-2012 |