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Lee A. Bulla, Jr., Pilot Point, TX US
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| 20090198479 | METHODS TO DESIGN PROBES AND PRIMERS - A web-based computational system and method for high-throughput gene mining and target identification and validation based on conserved functional blocks automates the generation of conserved regions of high sequence similarity using algorithms and optimizes probe design for fragment amplification from homologous genomes. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100006438 | WATER PURIFICATION PROCESS - An efficient system for desalinization of water is described wherein multiple stages of deionization result in drinking water quality and provision is made for recycling wastewater through the system. | 01-14-2010 |
Lee A. Bulla, Jr., Tioga, TX US
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| 20090098051 | BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS TOXIN - A new Bt Cry toxin, Cry1M is able to exert insecticidal effects on insects and/or nematodes in general, and in addition, on insects that have acquired resistance to alternative Cry proteins. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100119556 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE WITH IMMUNOGENIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDES - This document relates to compositions and methods for modulating an immune response. For example, compositions of immunostimulatory CpG oligonucleotides derived from retroviral genomes are provided. | 05-13-2010 |
Lee A. Carvell, Bartlesville, OK US
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| 20090081397 | System and method for creating high gloss plastic items via the use of styrenic copolymers as a coextruded layer - The present techniques provide multi-layer plastic structures and methods for making such. The multi-layer plastic structures include an inner surface made from a polyolefin resin, and resistant to environmental stress cracking, and an outer surface that includes a styrenic copolymer. The outer surface has a kinetic coefficient of friction with itself of 0.42 and a static coefficient of friction with itself of 0.44. | 03-26-2009 |
Lee A. Denson, Wyoming, OH US
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| 20100255513 | SEROLOGICAL MARKERS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE PHENOTYPE AND DISEASE PROGRESSION - Disclosed are novel biomarkers and methods related to diagnostic tests for the detection and characterization of inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In particular, the instant invention relates to novel biomarkers and methods of using such biomarkers to predict disease behavior and severity, to differentiate among disease types, and to optimize selection of treatment options in individuals suspected of having an inflammatory bowel disease. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100267575 | GENE ARRAY TECHNIQUE FOR PREDICTING RESPONSE IN INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES - Disclosed are methods for classifying individuals having or suspected of having an inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, as “responders” or “non-responders” to first-line treatment, generally comprising the steps of a) obtaining, a biological sample from the individual, b) isolating mRNA from the biological sample c) determining a gene expression profile from the biological sample; and d) comparing the gene expression profile of the individual to a reference gene expression profile or other suitable control such that changes in expression can be used to stratify individuals and predict efficacy of first-line therapy. A gene expression system is further provided for carrying out these methods. | 10-21-2010 |
Lee A. Doerr, Iii, Venice, CA US
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| 20110192743 | Shock Absorber For Portable Devices - A shock absorber assembly for protecting a portable electronic device includes a number of protective elements disposed about the periphery of the portable electronic device. The protective elements are coupled to one another by an adjustable tension cord received through a passage in each of the protective elements. The adjustable tension cord is engaged with a fastener that is configured to be positioned in a secured position in which the tension of the adjustable tension cord is not adjustable and an adjustable position in which the tension of the adjustable tension cord may be adjusted by the user by moving the fastener with respect to the adjustable tension cord. The protective assembly is configured to protect the device from shocks and to elevate the device above a support surface to protect it from contact with moisture on the support surface. | 08-11-2011 |
Lee A. Hollaar, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20080299527 | Method and System for Supporting and Enhancing Time Management Skills - A method and system for supporting and enhancing time management skills. Through the use of an electronic time management device, such as a cell phone or other portable digital computer based device programmed to support this method, the user enters information about a task which is then verified and “banked points” are given for correct entry. The banked points can then be used toward a socially desirable reward, such as sending text messages or playing music or watching videos. This is particularly effective in teaching time management skills to young students who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). | 12-04-2008 |
Lee A. Hornfischer, Burlington, CT US
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| 20110147134 | METHOD OF HANDLING PASSENGER REQUESTS DURING ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION - An exemplary elevator system includes a first controller configured to recognize a hall call signal that indicates a passenger's desire to board an elevator car at a particular landing. The first controller is associated with at least one elevator car for assigning a hall call request to that elevator car. A second controller is configured to recognize a destination request that indicates a passenger's desire to be carried to a particular level. The destination request originates outside of an elevator car. The second controller is associated with at least one elevator car for assigning a destination request to that elevator car. The second controller is configured to determine whether a selected condition will be satisfied if a received destination request is serviced by an elevator car associated with the second controller. The second controller handles the received destination request in that manner if the condition will be satisfied. A cross dispatcher is configured to communicate with the second controller and to handle the destination request. If the condition will not be satisfied, the cross dispatcher provides an indication of a hall call signal corresponding to the received destination request to the first controller. | 06-23-2011 |
Lee A. Krywitsky, Calgary CA
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| 20080202594 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTRODUCING A PIG INTO A FLUID SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for introducing a pig into a fluid system is provided. The method comprises providing a coupling in a fluid system. The coupling itself can include a sleeve coupled to a pipe and an end cap. The end cap may include a collar handle and at least one engagement member. The engagement member facilitates selective engagement of the end cap with the sleeve. The end cap is rotated relative to the sleeve to disengage the engagement member from the groove and to open the end cap relative to the sleeve. The groove is configured so that the engagement member can be opened only when the line is de-pressurized. A pig is inserted through the sleeve and into the pipe. The end cap is then coupled to the sleeve by engaging the engagement member with the sleeve and rotating the end cap relative to the sleeve. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100013216 | FLUID SYSTEM COUPLING WITH PIVOTING HANDLE ACTUATING MEMBER - A fluid system component is provided that includes first and second elements configured to be removably engaged with each other to define a fluid passageway. The first element defines at least one groove. Correspondingly, the second element includes at least one engagement member configured to be received in a corresponding groove. The presence of a line pressure in the passageway substantially forecloses disengagement of the first and second elements until the fluid pressure in the fluid passageway has decreased to a predetermined magnitude. A handling and locking mechanism for selectively securing the second element relative to the first element is included. The locking mechanism includes a pin controlled by a crank arm assembly adjacent a collar handle. The crank arm assembly includes a crank arm handle that rotates to withdrawn the pin from the second element and which facilitates rotation of the first element relative to the second element. | 01-21-2010 |
Lee A. Mirth, Orlando, FL US
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| 20090289830 | ILLUMINATION SOURCE FOR MILLIMETER WAVE IMAGING - Methods and apparatuses of scene illumination for millimeter wave sensing are presented. One embodiment features illuminating a subject with millimeter wave radiation produced by at least one fluorescent light, generating an image with a passive sensor using the millimeter wave radiation reflected from the subject, and analyzing the image to detect representations corresponding to concealed objects associated with the subject. Another embodiment features at least one fluorescent light which illuminates a subject with millimeter wave radiation, and passive millimeter wave sensor which receives the millimeter wave radiation effected from the subject, and generates an image which is analyzed to detect image representations corresponding to concealed objects. Another embodiment features at least one florescent light behind an optically opaque medium which is transparent to millimeter wave radiation, and illuminating a subject with millimeter wave radiation produced by the fluorescent light. | 11-26-2009 |
Lee A. Nosbisch, Chester, VA US
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| 20100118910 | SILL AND DOOR JAMB ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE - A sill and door jamb assembly providing an opening in an electric arc furnace. A shell comprised of side walls and a lower bowl and a refractory layer lining the bowl and side walls. The refractory layer includes continuous courses of refractory bricks along the inner surface of the side walls of the shell. The sill and door jamb assembly is comprised of a sill block assembly and two jamb block assemblies. The sill block assembly is comprised of side-by-side sill blocks, each of the sill blocks having an upper end with an upper surface, a lower end with a lower surface, and an inner surface facing the interior of the furnace. The sill blocks being positioned side-by-side to form the sill block assembly and having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end of the sill block assembly is confined within a plurality of courses of the refractory bricks. Each jamb block assembly is comprised of a plurality of jamb blocks positioned side-by-side. Each of the jamb block assemblies has a lower end supported by the plurality of courses of refractory bricks, and inner surfaces abutting the distal ends of the sill block assembly. The inner surfaces of the jamb block assemblies and the upper surface of the sill block assembly form the slag opening in the furnace. | 05-13-2010 |
Lee A. Refalo, Aiken, SC US
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| 20110164652 | Differential Thermoelectric Cooler Calorimeter - A calorimeter for use in measuring a sample is provided. The calorimeter may include a sample chamber for housing the sample therein. A separate reference chamber may not be present in the calorimeter. The calorimeter may also have a sample thermoelectric cooler in which heat from the sample chamber is transferred to the sample thermoelectric cooler. A reference thermoelectric cooler for use in detecting thermal noise may also be present, and outputs from the sample thermoelectric cooler and the reference thermoelectric cooler may be used in a control equation to determine the heat output of the sample. | 07-07-2011 |
Lee A. Samango, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100075808 | System and Method of Balance Training - A system and method for use in moderating symptoms associated with vestibular disorders. The user stands atop a balance platform and balances or performs other exercises on the platform. The exercises require the user to work against the instability of the platform. Training difficulty may be increased or decreased by changing the pressure of the platform. Over time, the repeated performance of the exercise sessions improves the impairment the user is experiencing due to the symptoms of the vestibular disorder. | 03-25-2010 |
Lee A. Streu, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20080301015 | Visual Cues for Identifying Financial Accounts - Visual cues for identifying financial accounts. A distinctive visual cue, such as a specific color, is applied to an account from among a plurality of accounts, such as associated joint and individual checking accounts. The designation can be applied to statements, and optionally also checks, check/ATM cards, and other materials can be identified at a glance. Additionally confidential flag can be applied to an account as part of the designation, to provide extra notice to both personnel and various systems that an individual account is confidential within the associated accounts. A system for assigning distinctive visual cues to accounts can include a customer or account information database for storing plurality of possible distinctive visual cues, and one or more fulfillment subsystems for providing bank statements, checks, deposit slips, check cards, and the like. | 12-04-2008 |
Lee A. Wintermantel, Moon Township, PA US
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| 20110147323 | System and Method for Displaying and Dispensing Merchandise Articles of Selected Dimensions - A system of modular components enables the selection and assembly of components of the system to accommodate a compact display, effective dispensing by gravity-feed, and convenient restocking of merchandise articles of different dimensions at a compact matrix of dispensing locations placed at a point-of-purchase. Selected chutes are assembled with counterpart selected left and right sidewalls for carrying merchandise articles of selected dimensions, with the lateral spacing between the sidewalls being determined by the lateral width of the selected chutes. The chutes are engaged with the sidewalls for sliding movement between a retracted position, wherein a forward end of a selected chute is placed at a corresponding dispensing location for presenting the carried merchandise articles for dispensing at the point-of-purchase, and an advanced position, wherein the selected chute is exposed adjacent a rearward end of the chute to permit access to the selected chute adjacent the rearward end from a forward position adjacent a corresponding dispensing location of the matrix of dispensing locations for enabling restocking of the selected chute directly, adjacent the rearward end of the selected chute, from the forward position. | 06-23-2011 |