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Andrew Leonard, Sykesville, MD US
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| 20110116994 | Sample Vial Retainer - A vial retainer system for an automated processing apparatus. The vial retainer system includes a track mounted to the processing apparatus, a rack adapted to slide in a longitudinal direction on the track, and a vial retainer positioned over the rack. The rack is movable in a distal direction to install the rack on the processing apparatus, and in a proximal direction, opposite the distal direction, to remove the rack from the processing apparatus. The rack is adapted to hold one or more vials in an upright orientation. The vial retainer has one or more a sloped surfaces inclined such that a distal end of each sloped surface is closer to the track than a proximal end of each sloped surface. | 05-19-2011 |
Ashley Leonard, Houston, TX US
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| 20090170768 | WATER-SOLUBLE CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITIONS FOR DRUG DELIVERY AND MEDICINAL APPLICATIONS - Compositions comprising a plurality of functionalized carbon nanotubes and at least one type of payload molecule are provided herein. The compositions are soluble in water and PBS in some embodiments. In certain embodiments, the payload molecules are insoluble in water. Methods are described for making the compositions and administering the compositions. An extended release formulation for paclitaxel utilizing functionalized carbon nanotubes is also described. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100197783 | Radiation Protection Using Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Derivatives - A method of reducing side effects of damage in a human subject exposed to radiation includes administering to the human subject carbon nanotubes in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier after or prior to exposure to radiation. A composition for reducing radical damage includes a carbon nanotube which is functionalized (1) for substantial water solubility and (2) with a radical trapping agent appended to the carbon nanotube forming a radical scavenger-carbon nanotube conjugate. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120032543 | OIL COMPOSITION COMPRISING FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES - An improved oil composition is disclosed. The oil composition includes a base oil comprising a hydrocarbon, the base oil having a base thermal conductivity. The oil composition also includes a first additive comprising a plurality of derivatized first additive nanoparticles dispersed within the base oil to form a modified oil having a modified thermal conductivity, wherein the modified thermal conductivity is greater than the base thermal conductivity. Alternately, an improved oil composition includes a base oil comprising a hydrocarbon and a first additive comprising a plurality of derivatized first additive nanoparticles dispersed within the base oil to form a modified oil comprising a stabilized suspension of the derivatized first additive nanoparticles in the base oil. | 02-09-2012 |
Barton Leonard, Washington, DC US
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| 20080231429 | System for electronic documentation and validation of information - A system, method and computer program for electronic documentation of information, such as medical information, on problem-specific templates that can be validated, in real-time, for completeness. The invention allows the user to organize, display, validate, archive, and export documentation of medical information on such problem-specific templates. By use of a recording device such as a digital pen, the invention combines the speed, ease of use, and familiarity of pen on paper with the data capture, real-time documentation validation, and real-time best practice prompts of traditional EMR systems. Interactive chart validation can be performed at will, rather than the traditional method of medical quality assurance, which consisted of chart review after for the patient had been cared for and discharged. The invention automatically tabulates the number of pre-specified fields with documentation and provides validation to ensure that each documented template has met the pre-specified documentation requirements, documentation suggestions and best health practices guideline prompts. | 09-25-2008 |
Benjamin Ames Leonard, Houston, TX US
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| 20100250204 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING LOST CIRCULATION - A system and method is provided for minimizing lost circulation associated with the operation of a subterranean reservoir. The system includes one or more sources, such as earth modeling and fracture analysis tools, for providing data representative of a fracture formation in the reservoir, and a computer processor in communication with the data sources for determining an appropriate blend of lost circulation material products for application to the fracture formation. The computer processor is programmed with computer readable code for selecting a plurality of candidate products for application to the fracture formation, and for mathematically determining an optimized blend of the selected products. By applying the optimized blend, material and labor costs associated with well operation can be significantly reduced. | 09-30-2010 |
Brian E. Leonard, Malden, MA US
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| 20080229322 | Method and Apparatus for a Multidimensional Grid Scheduler - A method and apparatus for scheduling execution of a grid project in accordance with multiple dimensions of dynamic load factors. The present invention provides a mechanism for determining grid node availability based on both processor load and network traffic loads on the nodes in a grid of computing devices. This availability information is used to determine scheduling of the running of grid projects. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080249757 | Method and Apparatus for Grid Project Modeling Language - A method and apparatus for modeling grid projects, such that their network and node resources may be readily determinable for simulation, scheduling, and control purposes. A model of a grid project is generated using a standardized grid project modeling language that sets forth a sequence of grid project phases. Within each phase, there may be any number of descriptions of parallel activities that need to be performed, such as, CPU processing, network activity, both, or even nested “sub” phases. Each of the descriptions specifies the properties of the described activities, such as the quantity of CPU required, network traffic expected, prerequisites, dependencies, activity splitting limits and characteristics, reliability actions, etc. The grid project model is parseable by the present invention to determine the various phases of a grid project and the various characteristics of each phase. | 10-09-2008 |
Carin Leonard, Uniondale, NY US
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| 20100003295 | Nonabrasive Sensory Exfoliating System - The present invention relates to a method of exfoliating and warming the skin comprising the steps of topically applying a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition. The composition comprises a physical exfoliating system of at least three insoluble particles of different materials, a heat generating agent and a silicone component. | 01-07-2010 |
Carl T. Leonard, Richardson, TX US
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| 20110080828 | Congestion Control - A method may include receiving a number of calls and identifying destinations associated with the calls, where a first portion of the calls are associated with a first destination. The method may also include determining whether failure responses associated with calls forwarded toward the first destination indicate a problem or a possible problem associated with forwarding calls toward the first destination. The method may further include blocking, when the failure responses indicate a problem or a possible problem, at least some of the first portion of calls from being forwarded toward the first destination. | 04-07-2011 |
Carl T. Leonard, Garland, TX US
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| 20110085542 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING SHARED LOCAL TRUNKING - An approach is described for providing shared trunking between a telephony gateway and an end office switch. The telephony gateway processes a packetized voice call, and interfaces a shared trunk to an end office switch (e.g., Class 5 switch) configured to switch calls over a circuit-switched telephone network. The trunk utilizes out-of-band signaling (e.g., Primary Rate Interface (PRI) signaling) in support of call establishment or teardown of the packetized voice call. | 04-14-2011 |
Charles Randall Leonard, Portland, OR US
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| 20100186162 | Public Restroom - In one preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a self-standing public restroom facility requiring only sewer and water at the installation site. The facility is a functional, low-cost, easy-to-maintain, low-power-consumer, safe, accessible public restroom facility available to all citizens of a modern society, whether such citizens be tourists, business-persons, transients, home-less, able-bodied or physically challenged. The facility comprises a plurality of wall panels that bolt to a slab and to each other to enable rapid, low cost, off-site, modular construction and easy assembly on-site. | 07-29-2010 |
Christopher A. Leonard, Philomath, OR US
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| 20100231655 | INKJET-PRINTING DEVICE PRINTHEAD DIE HAVING EDGE PROTECTION LAYER FOR HEATING RESISTOR - A printhead die ( | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100283120 | FUSE CHAMBERS ON A SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of a system with first means for forming a chamber adjacent to a component formed on a substrate and a single orifice between the chamber and a first surface of the first means that is opposite a second surface of the first means adjacent to the substrate and second means for enclosing the chamber on at least a portion of the first surface that encompasses the single orifice are disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
Dwayne Ray Leonard, Gray, TN US
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| 20100190935 | Process and Apparatus for Olefin Polymerization in a Fluidized Bed Reactor - A process and apparatus for gas phase polymerization of olefins in a fluidized bed reactor are disclosed. The process and apparatus employ a vertically oriented fines ejector in order to reduce fouling and reactor downtime. | 07-29-2010 |
Edward F. Leonard, Scarsdale, NY US
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| 20090139931 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MICROFLUIDIC MEMBRANELESS EXCHANGE USING FILTRATION OF EXTRACTION OUTLET STREAMS - A device, system and method for exchanging components between first and second fluids by direct contact in a microfluidic channel. The fluids flow as thin layers in the channel. One of the fluids is passed through a filter upon exiting the channel and is recycled through a secondary processor which changes the fluid's properties. The recycled fluid is reused for further exchange. The filter excludes blood cells from the recycled fluid and prevents or limits clogging of the filter. The secondary processor removes metabolic waste and water by diafiltration. | 06-04-2009 |
Effendi Leonard, Boston, MA US
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| 20110111457 | METHODS FOR MICROBIAL PRODUCTION OF TERPENOIDS - The invention relates to recombinant expression of terpenoid synthase enzymes and geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase (GGPPS) enzymes in cells and the production of diterpenoids. | 05-12-2011 |
Effendi Leonard, Buffalo, NY US
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| 20090239272 | Production of flavonoids by recombinant microorganisms - Methods and compositions are provided for production of flavonoids in microbial hosts. The compositions comprises a set of genes which encode for enzymes involved in one or more steps in the biosynthetic pathway for the conversion of phenylpropanoids to various flavonoids. The method comprises the steps of introducing the set of genes into a heterologous host cell, allowing growth of the cells in a suitable medium such that the expression of the genes results in production of enzymes. When specific substrate(s) is/are provided to the transformed cell, the enzymes act on the substrate(s) to produce the desired flavonoids. | 09-24-2009 |
Ellen Leonard, Ossining, NY US
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| 20090289785 | GPS Tracking System for Individuals, Pets or Possessions - A tracking system for individuals, pets or possessions includes a GPS transmitter that sends a tracking signal. The GPS transmitter includes a button for activation. An adhesive patch adhesively attaches to a body surface. A means for attaching about a body part is included. A GPS receiver includes a map display. A speaker emits alert tones and verbal announcements. A receiver receives the tracking signal from the GPS transmitter and alerts a user with an alert tone identifying the GPS transmitter. An icon identifies the GPS transmitter and is superimposed on a map image to indicate the location of the GPS transmitter. A name, associated with the icon, displays on the map display. A means produces verbal announcements on the speaker. A means presents available information regarding a mode of transportation. An activation button activates the receiver to receive the tracking signal without requiring the activation of the transmitter. | 11-26-2009 |
Eric David Leonard, Morris Township, NJ US
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| 20080204320 | Method and apparatus for optimal combining of noisy measurements - A method and system for optimally combining noisy measurements of attributes to obtain a composite statistically useful attribute result is disclosed. The method includes measuring a signal to noise ratio for each carrier in a pair, computing a signal to noise ratio power which is derived from said signal to noise ratio of each carrier in the pair and adding said signal to noise ratio powers that have been received within a predetermined period of time until the sum of said signal to noise ratio powers reaches a first threshold. The method continues with computing a weight based on the percentage of each measurements signal to noise ratio power in relation to said sum of said signal to noise ratio powers and deriving a statistically useful attribute result based at least in part on said weight of the of each signal to noise ratio power. | 08-28-2008 |
Eric M. Leonard, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20080305273 | METHOD OF APPLYING POLYMER COATING TO A SUBSTRATE - An object of complex three-dimensional configuration, such as an automotive vehicle body, is coated with a combination of a coating formulation and a photoactivated mixture containing active centers that have been produced prior to application. The two liquids can be intimately mixed prior to application to the object, or the coating formulation can be applied prior to the application of the photoactivated mixture. The coating formulation is cured by the active centers that have been produced prior to application. | 12-11-2008 |
Frank W. Leonard, Marsing, ID US
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| 20090038240 | LEG SYSTEM FOR MOBILE HOMES OR OTHER MOBILE BUILDINGS - Legs are anchored to a mobile building and preferably also to the ground, concrete, or other supporting surface, so that the building cannot be blown or shaken off of the legs, the legs preferably cannot slide/skid along the ground, and the legs preferably cannot twist or collapse. Each leg may be hinged and/or clamped to a girder of the building. A leg upper portion is an open, generally triangular, box-like case, which resists deformation, tilting, and twisting, and which includes an abutment plate for abutting against and supporting the girder. A leg stem is slidable in the upper portion, wherein upper and lower locking members such as threaded nuts lock the leg stem in place relative to the upper portion to make the leg a single, rigid unit. A foot, having a multiple-direction pivot connection, may be fixed to the ground or to a block or other supporting surface. In a preferred embodiment, a u-joint is provided between the leg and the foot of the system, and a generally horizontal clamp attaches the foot to a footing block provided on or in the ground. Multiple legs may be pivotally attached to, and folded up against, the underside of a mobile home during transport. When the home is ready to be installed at its permanent site, the legs may then be folded down to their support position, adjusted to level the home at a desired elevation, anchored to the ground or concrete block, and cross-braced by tightened diagonal cables. Optionally, a rigid bar may be installed between the feet of each pair of legs to further limit or prevent the legs of a pair from pivoting out away from each other. | 02-12-2009 |
Gary Lee Leonard, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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| 20120131927 | Advanced Optics and Optical Access for Laser Ignition for Gas Turbines Including Aircraft Engines - A laser ignition system for an internal combustion engine, and more specifically a gas turbine engine, is provided. The system including a laser light source configured to generate a laser beam, an ignition port configured to provide optimized optical access of the laser beam to a combustion chamber and an optical beam guidance component disposed between the laser light source and the ignition port. The optical beam guidance component is configured to include optimized optic components to transmit the laser beam to irradiate on a fuel mixture supplied into the combustion chamber to generate a combustor flame in a flame region. A method for igniting a fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine is also presented. | 05-31-2012 |
Gary R. Leonard, Wappunger Falls, NY US
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| 20110181200 | POWER AND DATA TRACK LIGHTING SYSTEM - A combined power and data track lighting system includes an elongated track, having a number of longitudinal guide ways, for attachment to a support surface, as well as a number of current carrying conductors arranged within at least some of the guide ways. The first of these conductors are power conductors and the second conductors are data conductors, the conductors being electrically isolated from each other. The lighting system further contains a first adapter for connection to source of electrical power for the power conductors, and a second adapter for connection to a source of control data. There is at least one LED luminaire present in the system, and this luminaire contains a number of LEDs, each of which, when energized, generates a single color out of a discrete plurality of colors. A data converter converts data along the data lines to control the currents in the individual groups of color LEDs, so that they create a desired composite color. Further, at least electrically, the LED luminaire is electrically connected to the power conductors and data conductors located in the lighting track. Likewise, at least one each of a Quartz luminaire, Metal-Halide luminaire, Digital Light Processor (DLP) automated computer luminaire, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) automated computer luminaire, and DMX controlled device can be used in the present system including support trusses. The main control data will be Remote Device Management RDM supplied by an external controller applied to the data conductors of the combined power and data track lighting system. | 07-28-2011 |
Jack L. Leonard, Shrewsbury, MA US
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| 20080234365 | NON-NUCLEAR EFFECTS OF THYROID HORMONE - Truncated thyroid hormone receptors ΔTRα1 and ΔTRα2 have been discovered to play a role in actin-based endocytosis, e.g., in the nervous system. The invention relates to methods of discovering ligands effective in modulating endocytosis and transgenic mice with altered expression of ΔTRα1 and ΔTRα2. The invention is useful for the discovery and testing of compounds for treating disorders of the nervous system such as depression. | 09-25-2008 |
Jack T. Leonard, South Hamilton, MA US
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| 20100216648 | SYNTHESIS OF SEQUENCE-VERIFIED NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention relates to methods and devices for preparing synthetic nucleic acids. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20120045771 | METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF NUCLEIC ACID POPULATIONS - The invention relates to a method for isolation of target molecules from a nucleic acid population. | 02-23-2012 |
Jack Thacher Leonard, South Hamilton, MA US
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| 20090144270 | METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION OF DISEASES - A method of matching candidates with a user based upon, in part, on genetic factors including the following steps. First, a database is maintained including one or more of candidates having personal profiles. Next, a personal profile of a user is compared with the personal profiles of the candidates in the database for purposes of social compatibility. A set of candidates is generated which are socially compatible with the user. The personal profile of the user is then compared with each of the personal profiles of the generated set of candidates. The risk of the user producing offspring having a disease with each of the candidates within the generated set is determined. Finally, a user is presented with the set of candidates along with the determination of the risk of the user and selected candidate producing offspring having a disease. | 06-04-2009 |
James Klein Leonard, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20100255050 | Polyethylene Based Bioactive Agents - The present invention concerns an acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) chemistry-based method of making polymers incorporating biologically active molecules, and the polymers formed thereby. Functionalized polymers prepared by this method can be used to produce a broad range of commercially important products such as drag delivery agents (prodrugs), chromatography reagents (e.g., for use in separatory reagents), biomimetics, and biodegradable synthetic polymers. | 10-07-2010 |
Jason A. Leonard, Mamaroneck, NY US
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| 20100069459 | NOVEL FORMS OF [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-FLUOROPHENYL)-BETA,DELTA-DIHYDROXY-5-(1-METHYLETHYL)-3-P- HENYL-4-[(PHENYLAMINO)CARBONYL]-1H-PYRROLE-1-HEPTANOIC ACID MAGNESIUM - Novel forms of atorvastatin magnesium salt designated Form A, Form B, Form C, Form D, Form E, and Form F, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their preparation and methods utilizing the compounds for treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Alzheimer's disease are described. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20120059040 | NOVEL FORMS OF [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-FLUOROPHENYL)-beta,delta-DIHYDROXY-5-(1-METHYLETHYL)-3-P- HENYL-4-[(PHENYLAMINO)CARBONYL]-1H-PYRROLE-1-HEPTANOIC ACID MAGNESIUM - Novel forms of atorvastatin magnesium salt designated Form A, Form B, Form C, Form D, Form E, and Form F, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their preparation and methods utilizing the compounds for treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Alzheimer's disease are described. | 03-08-2012 |
Jason Albert Leonard, Mamaroneck, NY US
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| 20090048453 | Salt forms of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta, delta-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-p- yrrole-1-heptanoic acid - Novel salt forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction pattern and solid-state NMR spectra are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20110172443 | Salt Forms of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-beta, alpha-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-p- yrrole-1-Heptanoic Acid - Novel salt forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction pattern and solid-state NMR spectra are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. | 07-14-2011 |
Jason Thomas Leonard, Ft. Myers, FL US
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| 20090049758 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECREASING SUSCEPTIBILITY OF A ROOF STRUCTURE TO HURRICANE FORCES - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for decreasing the susceptibility of a roof structure to extreme weather events, such as the wind related forces generated by a hurricane. In one embodiment, the ability of a roof structure to resist forces generated by extreme weather events may be improved by installing a bracing rod into the interior of a roof structure with the bracing rod positioned through the open spaces of a series of roof trusses, then attaching one end of securing member to the bracing rod. Securing an anchoring device in the ground, and linking a connecting member at one end to the securing member attached to the bracing rod and a second end of the connecting member to the anchoring device secured in the ground. | 02-26-2009 |
Jay Leonard, Birdseye, IN US
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| 20110135279 | METHOD FOR CREATING AN AUDIOVISUAL MESSAGE - A method for creating an audiovisual message from a subject includes the steps of providing an A/V recording space with a thematic setting; providing A/V recording equipment operable to create an audiovisual recording of a subject; providing computer apparatus including data storage means suitable to receive and hold audiovisual recordings and audiovisual messages of subjects, modem apparatus providing Internet connection, and computer software for processing audiovisual recordings to create audiovisual messages, managing multiple audiovisual messages stored on the data storage apparatus, and selectively making the audiovisual messages of subjects stored on the data storage apparatus available for remote access and at least one of viewing and downloading by remote users through the Internet connection; providing at least one interview script; interviewing the subject in accordance with the script; recording the subject with the A/V equipment during at least a portion of said interviewing step to create an audiovisual recording on the data storage means; processing the audiovisual recording to create an audiovisual message; and, storing the audiovisual message on the data storage means. | 06-09-2011 |
Jay F. Leonard, Greenville, SC US
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| 20100050777 | RESISTIVE CONTACT SENSORS FOR LARGE BLADE AND AIRFOIL PRESSURE AND FLOW SEPARATION MEASUREMENTS - A fluid dynamic polymer-based contact sensor measures ambient pressure based on the resistivity changes across the sensor under different ambient pressures. The pressure sensor may applied to airfoil structures such as wind turbine blades without impacting the blade structure and fluid dynamic characteristics. The sensor may also be applied to fluid measurements. The pressure measurements are used to measure blade performance with high fidelity. The pressure measurements are transmitted to processing to determine blade characteristics and environment including flow separation, stagnation point, angle of attack, lift and drag and wind speed. Further processing of the pressure distribution may identify wind shear, up-flow and yaw error. | 03-04-2010 |
Jeff Leonard, Kenilworth, NJ US
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| 20100044325 | Merchandise Display System - A display cradle for storing and dispensing containers such as beverage cans and bottles. Containers are loaded from the rear of the display cradle onto shelves sloping downward from the back of the display cradle to the front of the display cradle. The bottom shelf of the display cradle includes an exit port at the front of the assembly, allowing containers to be removed from the display cradle. The display cradle includes an exit channel between a front wall and the front end of the shelves where the containers from each shelf drop through towards the exit port. A gate at the front end of each shelf pivots under the weight of the containers, allowing the front-most container on each shelf to enter the exit channel while preventing subsequent containers from entering the exit channel. When the containers have exited the exit channel, the biased gate tilts back allowing the next container on each shelf to repeat the sequence. The biased gates on each shelf may operate in unison with each other. | 02-25-2010 |
Jeffrey W. Leonard, Portland, OR US
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| 20110208343 | Tracking and Marking Specimens Having Defects Formed During Laser Via Drilling - A method and system increase processed specimen yield in the laser processing of target material that includes multiple specimens formed on a common substrate. Preferred embodiments implement a feature that enables storage in the laser processing system a list of defective specimens that have somehow been subject to error during laser processing. Once the common substrate has been completely processed, the system alerts an operator to the number of improperly processed specimens and gives the operator an opportunity to run a software routine, which in a preferred embodiment uses a laser to scribe a mark on the top surface of each improperly processed specimen. | 08-25-2011 |
Jerome T. Leonard, Houston, TX US
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| 20100018716 | Adjustable Hanger for Inner Production Riser - A string of conduit extending from a subsea wellhead assembly to a surface wellhead assembly on a platform has a plurality of grooved profiles on an upper portion of the conduit. Each profile is spaced axially from another of the grooved profiles. After a lower end of the conduit is secured to the subsea wellhead assembly, the operator pulls on the conduit to apply a selected tension to the conduit. The operator attaches a support ring to the profile that was closest to and above a load shoulder in the surface wellhead assembly when the desired tension was reached. After landing the support ring on the load shoulder, the operator may cut off any excess portion of the upper portion of the conduit located above the support ring. A seal ring is set between the upper portion of the conduit and the surface wellhead housing. | 01-28-2010 |
Joan D. Leonard, Olathe, KS US
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| 20080226671 | Vaccines for Mycoplasma bovis and methods of use - The invention of novel, effective vaccines against | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090220550 | Vaccines for Mycoplasma bovis and methods of use - The invention of novel, effective vaccines against | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090263427 | Vaccines for mycoplasma bovis and methods of use - The invention of novel, effective vaccines against | 10-22-2009 |
John Andrew Leonard, Roanoke, VA US
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| 20090121549 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CONVERT DIRECT CURRENT (DC) TO ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) USING A PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER - A method to convert direct current (DC) power generated by a photovoltaic (PV) arrays to alternating current (AC) power using a PV inverter, the method includes: applying the DC power generated the PV array to the PV inverter; boosting the DC power from the PV array from a predetermined voltage level to a predetermine DC link voltage, wherein the PV array is regulated by the boosting to output a voltage at the predetermined voltage level; converting the boosted DC power to AC power, and disabling the boost of the power generated by the PV array after the array has a predetermined voltage level at least as great as the DC link voltage. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110204857 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Electronic Circuitry with Separated Controllers - Embodiments provide systems and methods for controlling electronic circuitry. A system can include at least a first controller and a second controller and at least one power electronic circuitry module. The first controller can be in electrical communication with the power electronic circuitry module via a first high-speed serial link (HSSL). The second controller can be in electrical communication with the power electronic circuitry module via a second HSSL. | 08-25-2011 |
John M. Leonard, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20110184662 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING MULTI-LAYER RETICLES - A method of and system for inspecting multi-layer reticles. The method includes: selecting a multi-layer reticle having an array of cells arranged in R rows and C columns; defining a full inspection region that includes all cells of the array of cells; and when R is equal to one (or is greater than two) and C is greater than two (or is equal to one) and a cell of the array of cells is a dummy cell in a first or last position of a row (or of a column) of the array of cells, then reducing the full inspection region to generate a shrunken inspection region that does not include the dummy cell, and then inspecting the shrunken inspection region for defects. If the dummy cell is between two non-dummy cells, then the dummy cell is a copy of one of the non-dummy cells, but is not inspected. | 07-28-2011 |
John R. Leonard, Glendale, AZ US
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| 20090001830 | CALIBRATION OF A GENERATOR DEVICE - Methods are provided for calibrating a tachometer or generator device to reduce residual errors associated with the tachometer-generator device. A shim structure is positioned within the air gap of the tachometer-generator device. A physical characteristic or location of placement of the shim structure is selected to reduce variation in an output voltage of the tachometer-generator device. | 01-01-2009 |
Joseph L. Leonard, Arvada, CO US
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| 20080286134 | SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP WELL APPLICATIONS - Submersible pumping systems, devices and methods for extracting liquids in deep well applications are disclosed. In the various embodiments, a submersible pumping system includes a power supply and a power converter coupled to the power supply. A subsurface unit may be coupled to the power converter and positioned in the well. The subsurface unit may include a subsurface controller, a motor and a pump portion operably coupled to the subsurface controller. The pump portion may further include a front shroud having an inlet, and a back shroud sealably coupled to the front shroud to define a volume. An orifice fluidly communicates with the volume and an annular fluid discharge space disposed about the subsurface unit. An impeller operably coupled to the motor and positioned within the volume may transport a liquid from the inlet to the annular fluid discharge space. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100270028 | SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP WELL APPLICATIONS - Submersible pumping systems, devices and methods for extracting liquids in deep well applications are disclosed. In the various embodiments, a submersible pumping system includes a power supply and a power converter coupled to the power supply. A subsurface unit may be coupled to the power converter and positioned in the well. The subsurface unit may include a subsurface controller, a motor and a pump portion operably coupled to the subsurface controller. The pump portion may further include a front shroud having an inlet, and a back shroud sealably coupled to the front shroud to define a volume. An orifice fluidly communicates with the volume and an annular fluid discharge space disposed about the subsurface unit. An impeller operably coupled to the motor and positioned within the volume may transport a liquid from the inlet to the annular fluid discharge space. | 10-28-2010 |
Kathie Leonard, Auburn, ME US
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| 20110020579 | SEGMENTED INSULATIVE DEVICE AND RELATED KIT - A segmented insulative device and related kit for insulating components of a thermal distribution system. The kit includes a sheet of segmented insulation formed by a composite layer of segmented, flexible, pre-sewn insulation that is easily cut to size in the field using scissors, utility knives or other simple, hand-held cutting devices. The kit also includes two-sided hook-and-loop straps as fasteners, also easily cut to length, using hand-held devices. The segmented insulation and the hook-and-loop straps are attached to one another in the field using a stapler or other hand-held attachment device. This provides an installation kit that an installer can use to provide a versatile insulation in the form of the assembled segmented insulative device. The segmented insulative device lends itself to quick customization on-site rather than requiring costly off-site manufacture or pre-assembly and subsequent quick installation on the pipe component requiring thermal installation. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110165371 | SEGMENTED INSULATIVE DEVICE AND RELATED KIT - A segmented insulative device and related kit for insulating components of a thermal distribution system. The kit includes a sheet of segmented insulation formed by a composite layer of segmented, flexible, pre-sewn insulation that is easily cut to size in the field using scissors, utility knives or other simple, hand-held cutting devices. The kit also includes two-sided hook-and-loop straps as fasteners, also easily cut to length, using hand-held devices. The segmented insulation and the hook-and-loop straps are attached to one another in the field using a stapler or other hand-held attachment device. This provides an installation kit that an installer can use to provide a versatile insulation in the form of the assembled segmented insulative device. The segmented insulative device lends itself to quick customization on-site rather than requiring costly off-site manufacture or pre-assembly and subsequent quick installation on the pipe component requiring thermal installation. | 07-07-2011 |
Kathie Merrill Leonard, Auburn, ME US
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| 20110108200 | LOW PERMEANCE SEGMENTED INSULATIVE DEVICE AND RELATED KIT - A segmented insulative device and related kit for insulating components of a thermal distribution system, and particularly chilled fluid systems. The kit includes a sheet of segmented insulation formed by a composite layer of segmented, flexible, pre-sewn insulation that is easily cut to size in the field using scissors, utility knives or other simple, hand-held cutting devices. The composite layer includes at least one outer layer of low permeance laminate devoid of stitching and adhered to the pre-sewn insulation. The kit also includes low permeance pressure-sensitive adhesive tape as fasteners, also easily cut to length, using hand-held devices. The low permeance laminate and the low permeance pressure-sensitive adhesive tape form a contiguous outer water vapor barrier free of stitching that would otherwise compromise low permeance. The segmented insulation and the fasteners are attached to one another in the field. This provides an installation kit that an installer can use to provide a versatile insulation in the form of the assembled segmented insulative device that insulates against heat gain to the chilled surface and retards the intrusion of water vapor into the insulation as well as to the chilled surface. The segmented insulative device lends itself to quick customization on-site rather than requiring costly off-site manufacture or pre-assembly and subsequent quick installation on the pipe component requiring thermal installation. | 05-12-2011 |
Kathleen Ann Leonard, New York, NY US
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| 20120131487 | Analysis, visualization and display of curriculum vitae data - The claimed system and method is directed to the extraction, scoring, visualization and display of employment-related data, particularly data typically found in a resume or curriculum vitae seeking professional employment. The curriculum vitae dashboard and scorecard streamlines the graphical presentation of professional experience data. The holistic approach creates an overview of qualifications and experiences, allowing one section to influence another. A visual high-level summary of professional, academic and personal accomplishments allows a unique presentation for each candidate while providing a scalable solution for reviewing a large volume of applicants. The system and method allow a candidate to leverage self-defined quantifiable metrics including skills, experience and chronology in a variety of visual displays as determined by the user. | 05-24-2012 |
Kirk S. Leonard, Huntington Woods, MI US
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| 20120059247 | ECHOGENIC NEEDLE FOR BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device comprises an elongate needle having a piercing tip, a lateral aperture, and one or more echogenic features. In some versions, a dimpled surface provides the one or more echogenic features. The dimples may be concave or convex. In some versions, the piercing tip comprises a blade, and the one or more echogenic features are provided by openings formed transversely through the blade. In some versions, the one or more echogenic features are provided by serrations of the blade. Such serrations may be jagged or rounded. In some versions, the piercing tip is multi-faceted, and the facets of the tip provide the one or more echogenic features. A coagulant may also be provided on the needle. The piercing tip of the needle may rotate relative to other portions of the needle to facilitate insertion of the needle in tissue. | 03-08-2012 |
Lance Leonard, Omaha, NE US
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| 20090049703 | Construction layout marking device - A construction layout marking device includes a reel housing that uses a reel case to rotatably support a reel hub. A pair of spaced, parallel measuring tapes are secured, at inner ends, to the reel hub and can be coiled inside the reel case by rotation of the reel hub. A plurality of marking templates are attached to the spaced measuring tapes, at specified intervals. These marking templates can impart a line pattern to a surface above which they are placed by deployment out of the reel case. The line patterns are usable to position construction elements such as wall studs. The measuring tapes and their attached marking templates can be wound back into the reel case of the reel housing after use. | 02-26-2009 |
Mark Leonard, Ypsilanti, MI US
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| 20090157538 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE CAPTURE IN E-CONTRACTING TRANSACTIONS - A system and method for generating, executing and maintaining electronic contracts in connection with indirect financing transactions involving an acquisition by a customer of an asset offered by a vendor with financing provided by an independent finance source. In one example embodiment, the system includes en e-contracting component configured to generate an electronic contract having one or more signature fields. The contract further includes a contract identifier and one or more signature identifiers embedded therein. The e-contracting component provides the generated electronic contract to one more contracting parties, including the customer, the vendor and the finance sources. The system further includes a holographic signature capture device configured to capture one or more holographic signatures indicating execution of the contract by the contracting parties. The capture device if further configured to transmit the captured signature information to the e-contracting component. | 06-18-2009 |
Mark C. Leonard, North Reading, MA US
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| 20090171831 | Managing an Insurance Plan - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for managing insurance plans. Multiple bids are received from multiple reinsurance companies for the price of a unit of an insurance product (e.g., a fixed annuity paying ten dollars a month starting at the age of sixty five). The unit of the insurance product is associated with a set of one or more risk factors (e.g., age, range of ages). A bid is selected from the bids based on a relationship between the bids (e.g., lowest bid, lowest weighted bid). The selected bid is associated with a selected reinsurance company. Units of the insurance product associated with the selected bid are offered to participants associated with the set of one or more risk factors. | 07-02-2009 |
Michael Leonard, Hagerstown, MD US
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| 20100126111 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Structural insulated panel construction systems and techniques permitting simplified construction with pre-field-assembled components. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20120005976 | MODULAR FOUNDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A modular foundation system comprising prefabricated foundation sections each comprising stems and bases. In some embodiments, the base of each section is configured to have complimentary ends adapted to selectively engage in a desired configuration. In some embodiments, each base and/or each stem of each section can include coupling openings adapted to receive engagement reinforcing adapted to engage adjacent sections. Each section includes a clamping bracket adapted to selectively couple with an alignment rod adapted to draw adjacent sections together and align said adjacent sections. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120034055 | MODULAR TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A transport apparatus for use in modular construction, specifically a dual-deck hydraulic apparatus that, while carrying a payload, can detect topology changes and adjust accordingly to keep the payload in substantially the same position. The apparatus can efficiently transport modular building components while preventing torsion and other damage. The apparatus can also adapt to off-load modules to foundations or multi-story heights. | 02-09-2012 |
Michael Leonard, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20100138285 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADVERTISEMENT SERVING NETWORKS - A system and method for distributing media content via networked devices. A system includes at least one networked device configured to receive media content and business rules from a control server. The at least one networked device may be configured to select media content for display based at least in part on the business rules. | 06-03-2010 |
Patrick Leonard, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20080272096 | LASER MICRO-MACHINING SYSTEM WITH POST-SCAN LENS DEFLECTION - A laser micro machining system includes a laser source positioned to direct a laser pulse through a scan lens to a work piece mounted on a work surface and a mirror positioned between the scan lens and the work piece and tilted with respect to the work surface to reflect the laser pulse toward the work piece. The mirror can be indexed to a number of positions so that only portions of the mirror are used for a number of processing steps, extending the life of the mirror. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20110193929 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RELIABLY LASER MARKING ARTICLES - The invention is a method and apparatus for creating marks on an anodized aluminum specimen with selectable color and optical density. The method includes providing a laser marking system having a laser, laser optics and a controller operatively connected to said laser to control laser pulse parameters. The laser marking system is directed to produce laser pulses having laser pulse parameters associated with the desired color and optical density in the presence of a fluid directed to the surface of the anodized aluminum specimen while marking. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110194574 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RELIABLY LASER MARKING ARTICLES - The invention is a method and apparatus for creating a color and optical density selectable visible mark on an anodized aluminum specimen. The method includes providing a laser marking system having a laser, laser optics and a controller operatively connected to said laser to control laser pulse parameters and a controller with stored laser pulse parameters, selecting the stored laser pulse parameters associated with the desired color and optical density, directing the laser marking system to produce laser pulses having laser pulse parameters associated with the desired color and optical density including temporal pulse widths greater than about 1 and less than about 1000 picoseconds to impinge upon said anodized aluminum. | 08-11-2011 |
Raymond B. Leonard, Bloomington, IN US
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| 20090125095 | FLEXIBLE STENT GRAFT - A flexible stent graft for deployment in a body vessel at a treatment site includes a tubular body, at least a first portion of which comprises a graft material and a coiled stent comprising a plurality of helical turns with spacings between the turns. The coiled stent is affixed to the graft material of the first portion. The first portion has a first portion diameter and the coiled stent has a helix diameter which is substantially the same as the first portion diameter. The coiled stent comprises a ratio of helical pitch to helix diameter of from about 1:2 to about 1:20, where the helical pitch is the spacing between adjacent turns of the coiled stent. | 05-14-2009 |
Robert C. Leonard, New Orleans, LA US
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| 20090195651 | Method of providing safety enforcement for school buses - A method for providing for enforcement of school bus safety laws in situations in which a driver of a vehicle near a school bus illegally passes the school bus when it is stopping or stopped and its stop-sign arm is deployed and/or emergency signals are on. The method provides a process for identifying and documenting with live streaming video a violation of school bus safety law as it occurs, documenting and preserving the evidence, presenting the evidence of an alleged violation to law enforcement authorities for determination of whether the case should be pursued, processing a citation or civil assessment to obtain payment of a fine or assessment, providing for the alleged violator to review the video and other evidence of the alleged violation, and providing for the payment of the fine or assessment. | 08-06-2009 |
Robert F. Leonard, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20080306342 | Surgical device - An in-line laparoscopic surgical instrument is provided, including a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism includes a single actuating means that may be used to engage, release, or defeat a ratchet engagement between portions of the handle. | 12-11-2008 |
Robert J. Leonard, Rockaway, NJ US
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| 20120095473 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING PATELLA CUTTING GUIDE - A patella clamping device has a handle having a first arm and a second arm, the first and second arms each having a first gripping end and a second clamping end. The clamping end of each arm is movable towards the opposite arm by action on the gripping end of each arm. The clamping end of the first arm comprises a clamping surface opposed to a clamping surface on the clamping end of the second arm. The clamping end of each arm has a body portion having spaced first and second surface defining the opposed surface of each arm. A plurality of pins extend from the first surface to the second surface on each arm clamping end. A rotatable toothed jaw member is pivotally mounted on each of the pins. The jaw member has at least one tooth extending outwardly of the opposed surface of each arm for engaging the patella. Each body has a third surface spaced from the second surface to create a slot for receiving a saw blade. | 04-19-2012 |
Sandy J. Leonard, Pilesgrove, NJ US
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| 20100250236 | COMPUTER-ASSISTED ABSTRACTION OF DATA AND DOCUMENT CODING - A computer-assisted method of abstracting and coding data includes receiving one or more documents is disclosed. The methods and systems extract information from a record based on extraction rules that correspond to an identified record type, determine codes corresponding to the information extracted from the record, present the correspondence between the extracted information and the codes, receive from the user-input device a validation of the correspondence between the extracted information and one of the codes, and output a report including the validated information and the validated code. | 09-30-2010 |
Scott Leonard, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20110271212 | MANAGING MULTIPLE CONFERENCES VIA A CONFERENCE USER INTERFACE - Various embodiments of systems, methods, and computer programs are disclosed for managing multiple conferences via a conference user interface. One such method comprises: a conferencing system establishing a current conference, via a communication network, between a host and a first set of participants, the current audio conference having a first scheduled timeslot; during the current conference, the conferencing system: receiving, via the communication network, a request from one or more of a second set of participants to join a next conference between the host and the second set of participants, the next audio conference having a second scheduled timeslot; establishing the next conference between the second set of participants; and notifying the host that the second set of participants have joined the next conference; the conferencing system terminating the current conference; and in response to terminating the current conference, the conferencing system automatically adding the host to the next conference. | 11-03-2011 |
Scott Edward Leonard, Rockwall, TX US
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| 20110206956 | ROUND CELL BATTERY - A round cell battery comprising a stack of substantially cylindrically-shaped electrically conductive grid plates and two or more bus bars. One or more of the bus bars is electrically connected to outer rims of a set of alternating ones of the grid plates in the stack and to a positive voltage post of the battery. A different one or more of the bus bars is electrically connected to outer rims of a different set of alternate ones of the grid plates in the stack and to a negative voltage post of the battery. | 08-25-2011 |
Sherry Leonard, Denver, CO US
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| 20100047795 | Promoter Variants Of The Alpha-7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions related to α7 acetylcholine nicotinic receptor genes, in particular, the human α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor gene. The human α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor gene is associated with the pathophysiological aspects of the disease schizophrenia. The present invention further provides methods and compositions to screen populations for abnormal α7 alleles, as well as methods and compositions for development of therapeutics. | 02-25-2010 |
Sherry A. Leonard, Lawrenceville, NJ US
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| 20090087389 | DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE DIHYDRATE INHALATION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The invention relates to inhalation compositions derived from dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. The compositions of the invention involve liquid nebulizer formulations prepared from dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate dihydrate. The compositions of the invention comprise water and chloride ion. The liquid nebulizer formulations can be used to treat patients suffering from asthma or COPD. | 04-02-2009 |
Stephen G. Leonard, Waterford, MI US
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| 20100146861 | Seal and Method of Making Same - A method of producing a seal comprising forming an elongated strip of a thermoplastic material having laterally spaced, interlockable portions; bending such strip along a longitudinal line disposed between the spaced interlockable portions to position the interlockable portions in opposed relation; and interlocking the interlockable portions together when such portions are disposed in opposed relation to provide a bulb segment and a mount segment. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110198778 | Seal and Method of Making Same - A method of producing a seal comprising forming an elongated strip of a thermoplastic material having laterally spaced, interlockable portions; bending such strip along a longitudinal line disposed between the spaced interlockable portions to position the interlockable portions in opposed relation; and interlocking the interlockable portions together when such portions are disposed in opposed relation to provide a bulb segment and a mount segment. | 08-18-2011 |
Teddy W. Leonard, Wirtz, VA US
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| 20110091164 | Hardened Low Back Reflection Optical Fiber Physical Contacts and Connectors Containing Such Contacts and Method for Making the Same - A fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic network having at least one predetermined operating wavelength is provided. First housing contains at least one optical fiber. The optical fiber has a free end forming a physical contact. The physical contact is coated with a protective film. The optical thickness of the protective film is at least 0.10 of the operating wavelength of the fiber optic network. Preferably, the physical contact is thermally shaped. Also preferably, the optical fiber is attached to a quick connect device forming a termini. The physical contact of the optical fiber can be readily coated with the protective film by placing the termini in a vacuum chamber. | 04-21-2011 |
Thomas J. Leonard, Wantage, NJ US
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| 20090144001 | Networked Battery Monitors - A battery monitoring system for simultaneously managing the batteries in 100 or more remote locations, each of said locations comprising a battery string with 100 or fewer cells, said system comprising: | 06-04-2009 |
Thomas Joseph Leonard, Kailua-Kona, HI US
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| 20100031367 | Single File Rich Media Package Portable Across Multiple Devices - A process, format, and computer software for collecting a broad range of digital media objects, and storing them in a single, rich media container file, for simplified distribution and integrated playback. The resulting file can take on the dynamics of its intended use, so the music-oriented file may be album-centric, track oriented, and contain integrated cover art and links to the artist website, while a movie-oriented file may be video-centric, scene oriented, and contain integrated promotional art and links to actor biographies and photographs. Regardless of the usage, the resulting file provides an end user with an integrated, rich media viewing and listening experience, all in one place, and portable across multiple computers, mobile devices, and other platforms. The process and computer program for creating the rich media file also embeds digital rights management of the underlying content, and can enable both the publishers and users of the rich media file to customize their respective files with additional or unique content. | 02-04-2010 |
Tina Leonard, Cedar Run, NJ US
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| 20100064979 | ANIMAL CALMING DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a non-powered calming device for use on an animal's fur, and a method of using the same. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a non-powered animal calming device comprises an anti-static material disposed on a sheet, held on a dispensing structure, wherein the anti-static material is suitable to neutralize a sustained separation of positive and negative charges in the animal's fur without the use of a power source. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method of calming an animal comprises providing a non-powered animal calming device comprising an anti-static material disposed on a sheet held in connection with a dispensing structure, contacting the animal's fur with the animal calming device, and neutralizing a sustained separation of positive and negative charges in the animal's fur without the use of a power source. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110078839 | SWIMSUIT - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a bifurcated swimsuit comprising a form-fitting interior layer and an external layer, and a method of manufacturing the same. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a swimsuit comprises a form fitting interior layer formed of a stretchable synthetic fiber, the form fitting interior layer having two leg portions and a body portion; and an exterior short pant garment attached to and concealing the form fitting interior layer, the exterior short pant garment comprising a water permeable material. | 04-07-2011 |
Todd Edwin Leonard, Williston, VT US
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| 20080278195 | STRUCTURE FOR EXECUTING SOFTWARE WITHIN REAL-TIME HARDWARE CONSTRAINTS USING FUNCTIONALLY PROGRAMMABLE BRANCH TABLE - A computer system is disclosed which includes a design structure including a CPU or microprocessor to drive tightly constrained hardware events. The system comprises a processor having a set of system inputs to drive a functionally programmable event, and a fast branch in the CPU including a state handler to execute instructions from the CPU to process the event. A queue in the CPU stores the events such that the non-pre-empted events are serviced in the order they are received. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080282015 | DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR HARDWARE ASSISTED BUS STATE TRANSITION CIRCUIT USING CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORIES - A design structure including universal peripheral processor architecture on an integrated circuit (IC) includes a first data bus and a second data bus communicating with first and second ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) devices configured as state machines. First and second processors are coupled to the first bus interface logic and the second bus interface logic. First and second data storage devices communicate with the first and second processors and are coupled to the first and second data buses and communicate with each other. The TCAM devices are configured as state machines and are coupled to and adapted to interface with the processors, the data storage devices, and the bus interface logic using predefined protocols. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100011138 | DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMATED MEANS FOR DETERMINING INTERNET ACCESS ON A SYSTEM ON A CHIP - A method for determining Internet access by an autonomous electronic circuit on a system on a chip integrated circuit includes a system bus which is snooped to determine if Internet activity is occurring on the system bus. Local header information is collected when the snooping has determined that Internet activity is occurring on the system bus. A packet including the local header information is created. Internet access is requested with the created packet. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100228861 | ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPUTING COST REDUCTION WITH IMPROVED RELIABILITY IN WORKLOAD ASSIGNMENT TO DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING NODES - A system and method of allocating a job submission for a computational task to a set of distributed server farms each having at least one processing entity comprising; receiving a workload request from at least one processing entity for submission to at least one of the set of distributed server farms; using at least one or more conditions associated with the computational task for accepting or rejecting at least one of the server farms to which the job submission is to be allocated; determining a server farm that can optimize the one or more conditions; and dispatching the job submission to the server farm which optimizes the at least one of the one or more conditions associated with the computational task and used for selecting the at least one of the server farms. | 09-09-2010 |
Vincent H.j. Leonard, Watertown, MA US
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| 20110020907 | VIRUSES LACKING EPITHELIAL CELL RECEPTOR ENTRY - The document provides nucleic acids, polypeptides, and viruses containing nucleic acids and/or polypeptides. The document also provides methods for using viruses to treat cancer patients. Specifically, the document provides nucleic acid molecules encoding viral hemagglutinin (H) polypeptides, viral H polypeptides, and viruses containing nucleic acids and/or H polypeptides. Such viruses are useful for vaccinations and for treating cancer patients as the viruses are not shed. | 01-27-2011 |
Vincent M. Leonard, Corning, NY US
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| 20100217424 | CERAMIC CONTAMINATION CONTROL PROCESSES - Trace cross-contamination in mixtures or preforms of plasticized ceramic-forming powder mixtures, arising for example in manufacturing facilities where components of one ceramic product being manufactured can contaminate mixtures for another product to be manufactured, are controlled by one or more of: the targeted decontamination of shared production lines, rapid trace analysis of the mixtures to establish the presence and/or concentration levels of contaminants, the application of statistical models to project final product properties based on the analyzed concentrations, and decisional analysis of appropriate corrective actions based on the statistical projections. | 08-26-2010 |
Warren Leonard, Bethesda, MD US
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| 20100135958 | METHOD FOR TREATING CANCER IN HUMANS - A method of treating and/or preventing cancer in a subject, preferably mammalian, more preferably human, by administering in an effective amount IL-21 polypeptide, polynucleotide, vector comprising an IL-21 nucleic acid sequence encoding an IL-21 polypeptide, variants, and fragments thereof, thereby acting as an anti-cancer agent by reducing, ameliorating, and/or eliminating the cancer; and a method of treating and/or preventing cancer in a subject by co-administering the IL-21 polypeptide, polynucleotide, IL-21 vector, variant, and fragments thereof, with an immunotherapeutic and/or chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer in a subject. | 06-03-2010 |
Warren J. Leonard, Bethesda, MD US
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| 20080305076 | METHOD OF INDUCING MEMORY B CELL DEVELOPMENT AND TERMINAL DIFFERENTIATION - A method is disclosed herein for inducing differentiation of a B cell progenitor into a memory B cells and/or a plasma cell. The method includes contacting a population of cells including a mature B cell or a B cell progenitor with an effective amount of IL-21, and isolating memory B cells or plasma cells. In one embodiment, the B cell progenitor is an immature B cell. A method is also disclosed for enhancing an immune response. The method includes contacting a population of cells including a B cell progenitor with an effective amount of IL-21, and isolating memory B cells or plasma cells. The memory B cells and/or the plasma cell are then introduced into the subject to enhance the immune response. A method is also disclosed for treating a subject with a condition comprising a specific deficiency of at least one of memory B cells and plasma cells. A method is disclosed for identifying an agent with a physiological effect on one or more of a memory B cell and a plasma cell differentiation. A method is also disclosed for identifying agents that inhibit an activity of IL-21. Methods are also disclosed for inducing apoptosis of a B cell and for decreasing the number of B cells. A method is also described for producing a B cell hybridoma. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090137787 | JANUS FAMILY KINASES AND IDENTIFICATION OF IMMUNE MODULATORS - An isolated polynucleotide encodes JAK-3 protein. JAK-3 protein is a protein tyrosine kinase having a molecular weight of approximately 125 kDa which has tandem non-identical catalytic domains, lacks SH2 or SH3 domains, and is expressed in NK cells and stimulated or transformed T cells, but not in resting T cells. The protein itself and antibodies to this protein are also presented. Further, methods of identifying therapeutic agents for modulating the immune system make use of the foregoing. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110177526 | JANUS FAMILY KINASES AND IDENTIFICATION OF IMMUNE MODULATORS - An isolated polynucleotide encodes JAK-3 protein. JAK-3 protein is a protein tyrosine kinase having a molecular weight of approximately 125 kDa which has tandem non-identical catalytic domains, lacks SH2 or SH3 domains, and is expressed in NK cells and stimulated or transformed T cells, but not in resting T cells. The protein itself and antibodies to this protein are also presented. Further, methods of identifying therapeutic agents for modulating the immune system make use of the foregoing. | 07-21-2011 |
Wellington Taylor Leonard, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20110257812 | VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM - One or more tracked vehicles with wireless broadband connectivity to a central tracking station provide redundant location data derived from an onboard GPS receiver and an onboard self-triangulating cell phone. Tracking data for bar-coded and RFID-tagged items with the vehicle are also tracked. Clandestine audio monitoring of the vehicle interior and exterior can be enabled from the tracking station or from a remote access device. Redundant rollover sensing and reporting is provided by a roll over switch and a cell phone loss of signal. Hardwired and proximity vehicle panic alarms communicate with the central tracking station. A remote engine kill is provided. A tracking server within the tracking station stores data and generates reports and alarms. HF radio and cell phone communication between the tracking station and the vehicle are also enabled. | 10-20-2011 |