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Charles Lloyd, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20100269101 | EVENT LOGGING AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR APPLICATIONS - An event logging and analysis mechanism which creates an event object for event of an application to be logged. The event logging mechanism logs into the event object the start time, end time and other information regarding the event. The analysis of the collected event objects may include hierarchical and contextual grouping as well as aggregation of events considered to be identical. The mechanism operates independent of the application whose events it logs and can be turned on and off independently. A user may define the levels of hierarchy and contexts upon which to analyze the event objects. | 10-21-2010 |
David Lloyd, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080250516 | Prohormone Convertase 1 Mutation Associated with Obesity - The invention provides novel prohormone convertase 1 mutants that have at least partially defective enzymatic activities. These mutant PC1 enzymes are defective in their autocatalytic activities, but appear to have normal ability in processing proGHRH to its mature form. Also provided in the invention are non-human animals that harbor such a mutant PC1 gene. These non-human animals are obese due to the mutant PC1 gene. | 10-09-2008 |
David W. Lloyd, Redondo Beach, CA US
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| 20100209043 | NON-CONTACTING SIGNAL TRANSFER FOR ROTATING INTERFACE - An apparatus comprises a housing, a bearing member, and a transmission system. The housing has a channel in communication with an opening at a first end of the housing and a first surface at a second end of the housing. The first surface is substantially perpendicular to a rotation axis through the channel. The bearing member is capable of rotating in the channel around the rotation axis. The bearing member has a second surface substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis and substantially parallel to the first surface. The transmission system is coupled to the first surface and the second surface. The transmission system has a transmitter and a receiver. The transmission system is capable of emitting an electromagnetic radiation in a beam that is capable of being received by the receiver, while a rotation occurs between the transmitter and the receiver about the rotation axis. | 08-19-2010 |
David W. Lloyd, South Pasadena, CA US
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| 20090008503 | SINGLE-WIRE TELEMETRY AND COMMAND - Communication between a payload services unit (PSU) and a payload unit utilizes a single-wire interface used to power the PSU as well as to communicate telemetry and command signals. A telemetry and command (T&C) system includes a payload unit configured to respond to a plurality of commands and generate a plurality of telemetry data, an embedded service module (ESM) within the payload unit, and a payload service unit (PSU) configured to generate the plurality of commands and receive the plurality of telemetry data. A single-wire interface is coupled between the ESM and the PSU and configured to provide power to the ESM, wherein the payload unit and PSU are configured to communicate the plurality of commands and the plurality of the telemetry data over the single-wire interface. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090015073 | RF SWITCH TELEMETRY SYSTEM & METHOD - The position of an RF switch, or switches, in a matrix switch drive system is monitored using AC rather than DC measurement techniques. Using the same wiring as the matrix switch drive system so as not to increase the size and weight of the switch installation, a low current AC signal is provided during non-actuation of the RF switch(es) to each of plural combinations of a capacitor and a microswitch serially connected across each switch coil. With the capacitor and switch coil exhibiting inverse impedance responses to increasing AC frequency, when the microswitch is open only the coil impedance is read and when the microswitch is closed only the capacitor impedance is read. Using a switch coil with an inductance of 1 henry and a capacitor with a capacitance of 0.1 farads, the difference in impedance between the microswitch ON and OFF states is an easily detectable two orders of magnitude. | 01-15-2009 |
Don Lloyd, Point Reyes Station, CA US
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| 20090046324 | SEQUENCING AND REPRODUCING SETS OF TEXT AND GRAPHICS ACROSS A COLLECTION OF PRINTABLE AREAS - A method of sequencing and reproducing sets of text and graphics across a collection of printable areas and a computer readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method. The method providing the user the ability to select many variables for the printing of labels for tabs. The method and computer readable medium providing for the creation of divider insert tab labels for the tabs of a set of divider inserts thereby identifying the divided contents. The method and computer printable medium provide for printing of the divider insert tab labels in an order that they are assembled into a binder. | 02-19-2009 |
Donald S. Lloyd, Point Reyes Station, CA US
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| 20080244440 | RIBBON-STYLE USER INTERFACE FOR A SOFTWARE APPLICATION - An electronic document generated in a software application is formatted for printing on a particular product using an executable template which is pre-designed with a set of template parameters. To assist the user in modifying the document, a ribbon-style user interface is configured to execute within the software application directly above the viewing area of the active document. The ribbon-style user interface includes a plurality of stacked tabs, each tab displaying task-related groupings of easily accessible functionality controls. The user interface includes a template tab which is provided with at least one grouping of controls which directly relates to the modification of the active template parameters attributed to the printable electronic document. In order to optimize functionality of the template tab, the controls provided on the template tab are customized for the intended product on which the document is to be printed. | 10-02-2008 |
George Kenneth Lloyd, Poway, CA US
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| 20080221122 | ANALOGS OF DEHYDROPHENYLAHISTINS AND THEIR THEAPEUTIC USE - Compounds represented by the following structure (II) are disclosed: | 09-11-2008 |
| 20110245260 | ANALOGS OF DEHYDROPHENYLAHISTINS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE - Compounds represented by the following structure (II) are disclosed: | 10-06-2011 |
James Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110099430 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MONITOR A DIVERSE HETEROGENEOUS APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - A method to detect potential problems within a heterogeneous and diverse application environment. Operations data is received from a plurality of application servers within the application environment. The operations data pertains to operations performed at the plurality of application servers over a predetermined time interval. The operations data is aggregated. The aggregated data is compared to reference data, and a potential problem within the application environment is detected if the aggregated data deviates from the reference data in a predetermined manner. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110185421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK SECURITY INCLUDING DETECTION OF MAN-IN-THE-BROWSER ATTACKS - A method is performed in a network security system implemented in a computer or electronic device that is coupled to secured online resources for detecting unauthorized accesses of those secured online resources. The method includes monitoring a user activity session. It is determined whether the user activity session is indicative of a hidden session by an attacker, where the determination includes comparing the user activity session to an average user activity session. | 07-28-2011 |
James J. Lloyd, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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| 20110056980 | DUAL-USAGE BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM - The present invention is a dual-usage beverage dispensing system for preparing and delivering a multi-component beverage as a liquid or as a semi-frozen/frozen beverage. | 03-10-2011 |
Jim Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100235908 | System and Method for Detection of a Change in Behavior in the Use of a Website Through Vector Analysis - A system and method for identifying the change of user behavior on a website includes analyzing the actions of users on a website comprising a plurality of parameters or parameters that identify the actions performed on a website including parameters or fields related to previous actions by that user or other users of the website. The parameters or fields are represented in a vector format where each vector represents a different session of activity on the website, page of the website, user of the website, or other attribute of the use of a website. Analysis is performed to determine if new sessions are similar or dissimilar to previously known sessions. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235909 | System and Method for Detection of a Change in Behavior in the Use of a Website Through Vector Velocity Analysis - A system and software for identifying the change of user behavior on a website includes analyzing the actions of users on a website comprising a plurality of fields or input parameters that identify the actions performed on a website including fields related to previous actions by that user or other users of the website. The fields or input parameters are represented in a vector format where vectors represent different sessions of activity on the website, pages of the website, users of the website, or other attributes of the use of a website. Analysis is performed to determine if new sessions are similar or dissimilar to previously known sessions and if a session is converging or diverging from known sessions based on the velocity and direction of the velocity of the vectors in the vector space. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110214187 | System and Method for Network Security Including Detection of Attacks Through Partner Websites - A computer readable storage medium with instructions executable on a host computer. The instructions record a relationship between a partner site and the host computer, substitute a reference to the partner site with a partner site alias referencing the host computer, deliver the partner site alias to a client, replace the partner site alias for the reference to the partner site in response to receiving the partner site alias from the client and augment the address of the client with an address alias. The address alias is sent to the partner site. A partner action and the address alias are received from the partner site. The address is exchanged for the address alias. The partner action is delivered to the client utilizing the address. These operations are monitored to identify client activity that constitutes a security threat at the host computer or the partner site. | 09-01-2011 |
Joshua J. Lloyd, West Sacramento, CA US
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| 20110283402 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING PLANTS WITH ELEVATED BRIX - The invention provides compositions and methods relating to the separation of elevated Brix from linked but undesirable agronomic traits among progeny with introgressions following a cross between | 11-17-2011 |
Kevin Robert Lloyd, Mission Viejo, CA US
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| 20100211882 | REMOTE CONTROL OF A HOST COMPUTER - A host computer splits a display of the host computer into a grid including a plurality of grid areas. The host computer tracks a rate of display updates in each grid area. In addition, the host computer calculates a weighted average of all of the grid areas that an updated region of the display overlaps. The weighted average is based on the rate of display updates of each overlapped grid area and the percentage of the updated region that overlaps each overlapped grid area. The host computer compresses the updated region using a compression method selected from plural different compression methods. The selected compression method is selected based on the weighted average. The host computer transmits the compressed updated region to the remote client device. | 08-19-2010 |
Kevin Russell Coates Lloyd, Poway, CA US
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| 20100216524 | APPARATUS PROVIDING PLURAL WIRELESS TRANSCEIVERS WITHIN A DESIRED POWER BUDGET AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - The present invention provides an apparatus providing plural wireless transceivers within a desired power budget and associated methods. A plurality of wireless communication modules, each having a lower-power state and a higher-power state are provided, drawing power from a common source. Arbitration is performed to control which of the plurality of wireless communication modules are in the higher-power state, thereby controlling total power delivered by the power source to the plurality of wireless communication modules. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110103384 | ROUTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONFIGURATION FOR NETWORK NAME RESOLUTION OF SAME - There is provided a routing device configured for operatively interconnecting a first digital data network (DDN) and a second DDN. The routing device comprises a first and second interface for operative connection with the respective first and second DDN and for transferring data packets associated with the first and second DDN. The routing device further comprises a processing system for processing the data packets and for transferring the data packets between the first interface and the second interface based upon address information encoded in the data packets. The processing system is configured with a routing device designation for identifying the routing device and a network address associated with the first DDN. Upon activation of the routing device, the processing system returns the network address in response to a network name resolution request for the routing device designation encoded in one or more first data packets characterized by one or more predetermined network protocols received from the first DDN. | 05-05-2011 |
Lester John Lloyd, Orinda, CA US
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| 20090048552 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVAL OF A MEDICAL AGENT FROM A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFERENT FLUID COLLECTION SITE - Methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological site, e.g., a physiological efferent fluid collection site, are provided. Aspects of the invention include fluid removal (e.g., aspiration) devices having a fluid removal element and a flow modulator positioned at a distal end of the fluid removal element. The flow modulator is configured to converge intersecting fluid flow paths into the fluid removal element. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20110118575 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE SORE DETECTION - The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for pressure sore detection. A modulated optical signal based on a digital code sequence is transmitted to human tissue. A temporal transfer characteristic is derived from the modulated optical signal. Tissue characteristics is determined based on the temporal transfer characteristic. | 05-19-2011 |
Margaret Lloyd, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20090271242 | Calendar-driven Business Intelligence - Techniques for aiding individuals in managing work activities. In one set of embodiments, information about work activities for an individual is received from a plurality of different business applications. The work activities relate to business transactions facilitated by the plurality of different business applications. Calendar entries are then generated for each work activity based on the received information, and presented in a calendar of the individual. In various embodiments, the calendar entries are generated automatically (i.e., without human intervention). By focusing on the time sequence in which work activities should be addressed, embodiments of the present invention enable individuals to quickly and efficiently prioritize and carry out their pending work activities, thereby improving the operational efficiency of an enterprise. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100299174 | RULES DRIVEN FILTERING OF SERVICE REQUESTS FOR SHARED PROCUREMENT SERVICES - Techniques for supporting shared procurement services in an enterprise application. According to one set of embodiments, associations between procurement service providers and procurement clients are stored, where the associations represent outsourcing relationships between these entities in the operational structure of an enterprise. The associations are then used by the application to facilitate the management of procurement-related content and the processing of procurement transactions. In one embodiment, the associations enable procurement-related content to be created/managed centrally by a procurement service provider and then made accessible to procurement clients serviced by the procurement service provider. In another embodiment, a rules-driven mechanism is provided for routing procurement requisitions from procurement clients to associated procurement service providers for processing. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100299268 | FRAMEWORK FOR SHARED PROCUREMENT SERVICES - Techniques for supporting shared procurement services in an enterprise application. According to one set of embodiments, associations between procurement service providers and procurement clients are stored, where the associations represent outsourcing relationships between these entities in the operational structure of an enterprise. The associations are then used by the application to facilitate the management of procurement-related content and the processing of procurement transactions. In one embodiment, the associations enable procurement-related content to be created/managed centrally by a procurement service provider and then made accessible to procurement clients serviced by the procurement service provider. In another embodiment, a rules-driven mechanism is provided for routing procurement requisitions from procurement clients to associated procurement service providers for processing. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110078046 | ENHANCED SUPPLIER CATALOG COLLABORATION - One embodiment of the invention includes a computer-implemented method for supplier update of a procurement system. The method includes providing a customizable procurement entity to a supplier, receiving a modified procurement entity from the supplier, wherein the modified procurement entity comprises an update made by the supplier to the customizable procurement entity, reviewing and approving the modified procurement entity, and publishing the modified procurement entity to the procurement system. | 03-31-2011 |
Matthew I. Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20080229332 | Registering an Event - A computer-implemented method for registering an event includes detecting occurrence of at least one event to be registered in a sequence. The sequence is to have entries for occurred events, each of the entries being a number indicating at least one of the occurred events and being associated with an aggregation number reflecting a number of times the entry has been aggregated within the sequence. The method includes identifying a new entry for extending the sequence, the new entry comprising a first number corresponding to the detected at least one event. The method includes revising the sequence by adding the numbers of at least two entries whose respective aggregation numbers satisfy a criterion for aggregation. The method includes storing the revised sequence. | 09-18-2008 |
Michael A. Lloyd, Belmont, CA US
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| 20090031025 | Load optimization - Methods, computer code, and means are described that can control load in a network. In some applications, the monetary cost of operating the network can be reduced. Utilization of links in the network can be monitored. A degree of suboptimality with respect to some criteria can be assessed. In some instances, the criteria could be based at least partly one or more monetary billing structures of some subset of two or more links. A subset of the forwarding decisions of one or more forwarding nodes in the network can be adjusted automatically, based at least partly on the assessing. The adjustment can attempt to reduce the degree of suboptimality. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090031420 | Methods and systems for network traffic security - The present invention is directed to methods of and systems for adaptive networking that monitors a network resource of a network. The method monitors an application performance. The method categorizes a first subset of traffic of the network. The categories for the first subset include trusted, known to be bad, and suspect. The method determines an action for a second subset of traffic based on the category for the first subset of traffic. Some embodiments provide a system for adaptive networking that includes a first device and traffic that has a first subset and a second subset. The system also includes a first resource and a second resource for the transmission of the traffic. The first device receives the traffic and categorizes the traffic into the first and second subsets. The first device assigns the first subset to the first resource. Some embodiments provide a network device that includes an input for receiving incoming traffic, an output for sending outgoing traffic, a categorization module that categorizes incoming traffic, and a resource assignment module that assigns the categorized traffic for a particular resource. A traffic category for the device includes suspect traffic. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100325272 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NETWORK TRAFFIC SECURITY - The present invention is directed to methods of and systems for adaptive networking that monitors a network resource of a network. The method monitors an application performance. The method categorizes a first subset of traffic of the network. The categories for the first subset include trusted, known to be bad, and suspect. The method determines an action for a second subset of traffic based on the category for the first subset of traffic. Some embodiments provide a system for adaptive networking that includes a first device and traffic that has a first subset and a second subset. The system also includes a first resource and a second resource for the transmission of the traffic. The first device receives the traffic and categorizes the traffic into the first and second subsets. The first device assigns the first subset to the first resource. Some embodiments provide a network device that includes an input for receiving incoming traffic, an output for sending outgoing traffic, a categorization module that categorizes incoming traffic, and a resource assignment module that assigns the categorized traffic for a particular resource. A traffic category for the device includes suspect traffic. | 12-23-2010 |
Michael A. Lloyd, San Carlos, CA US
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| 20090006647 | Method and apparatus for performance and cost optimization in an internetwork - Systems and methods are described for supporting routing intelligence for evaluating routing paths based on performance measurements. The routing intelligence may include processes executed in a self-contained device. This device may control one or more edge routers, based on performance data from end users. In other embodiments, the routing intelligence device may be used solely to monitor one or more edge routers, producing reports but not effecting any changes to routing. Routing decisions may be injected to the edge routers via BGP updates. The devices may be stationed at the premises of a multihomed organization, such as an enterprise, ISP, government organization, university, or other organization supporting a sub-network coupled to an internetwork. In other embodiments, the routing intelligence comprises processes executed on a router. | 01-01-2009 |
Paul C. Lloyd, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20080263364 | System and method for providing access to a computer resource - There is provided a device and method for providing access to a computer resource. An exemplary device that is adapted to provide access to a computer resource comprises a Universal Serial Bus (USB) security token having a pressure sensor that is adapted to detect pressure applied to the USB security token, and a structure that is adapted to create authentication information to be provided to the computer resource in response to a detection of pressure by the pressure sensor. An exemplary method of providing access to a computer resource comprises detecting an application of pressure to a USB security token, and providing authentication information to the computer resource in response to the detection of the application of pressure to the USB security token. | 10-23-2008 |
Peter M. Lloyd, Walnut Creek, CA US
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| 20080306285 | Heat-Labile Prodrugs - Disclosed herein are heat-labile prodrugs, their preparation and uses. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080311176 | Drug Condensation Aerosols And Kits - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided. The device contained in the kit typically, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Also disclosed, are methods for using these aerosols and kits. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090062254 | Acute Treatment of Headache with Phenothiazine Antipsychotics - Methods of treating headache with antipsychotics are provided. A kit for treating headache is also provided, comprising an antipsychotic and a device for rapid delivery of the antipsychotic. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090258075 | Respiratory Drug Condensation Aerosols and Methods of Making and Using Them - Described herein are respiratory drug condensation aerosols and methods of making and using them. Kits for delivering condensation aerosols are also described. The respiratory drug aerosols typically comprise respiratory drug condensation aerosol particles. In some variations the respiratory drug compound is selected from the group consisting of β-adrenergics, methylxanthines, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, mediator-release inhibitors, anti-leukotriene drugs, asthma inhibitors, asthma antagonists, anti-endothelin drugs, prostacyclin drugs, ion channel or pump inhibitors, enhancers, or modulators and pharmaceutically acceptable analogs, derivatives, and mixtures thereof. Methods of treating a respiratory ailment using the described aerosols are also described. In general, the methods typically comprise the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of respiratory drug condensation aerosol to a person with a respiratory ailment. Methods of forming a respiratory drug condensation aerosol are also described. The methods comprise the steps of vaporizing and condensing a respiratory drug composition. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100006092 | Aerosol Drug Delivery Device Incorporating Percussively Activated Heat Packages - Aerosol drug delivery devices incorporating percussively activated heat packages are disclosed. The heat packages include a percussive igniter and a fuel capable of undergoing an exothermic oxidation-reduction reaction when ignited by the percussive igniter. The drug delivery devices disclosed can be activated by an actuation mechanism to vaporize a thin solid film comprising a drug disposed on the exterior of a hat package. Metal coordination complexes of volatile drugs, and in particular nicotine, from which the drug can be selectively vaporized when heated are also disclosed. The use of aerosol drug delivery devices comprising thin films of nicotine metal salt complexes for the treatment of nicotine craving and for effecting smoking cessation are also disclosed. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100294268 | Aerosol Generating Method and Device - A method and device are provided to generate an aerosol having a desired particle sizes, i.e., from molecular to about 10 microns, which can be used to effectively deliver a physiologically active compound to organs and tissues such as the lung, eye, mucosa and skin. The aerosol is formed through vaporization of the compound while mixing the resulting vapor with a gas, in a ratio, to form the desired particle size when a stable concentration of particles in the gas is reached. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110240013 | METHOD OF FORMING AN AEROSOL FOR INHALATION DELIVERY - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug at a rate greater than 1000° C./s, thereby forming a vapor; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor, wherein the coated composition is in the form of a film less than 10μ thick; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another method aspect of the present invention, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided. The method involves the following steps: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor in less than 100 milliseconds, wherein the vapor has a mass greater than 0.1 mg; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240022 | AEROSOL FORMING DEVICE FOR USE IN INHALATION THERAPY - The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a device that forms drug containing aerosols for use in inhalation therapy. In a device aspect of the present invention, a device for delivering drug containing aerosols for inhalation therapy is provided. The device includes a housing and an airway that has a gas/vapor mixing airway. The airway further includes a subassembly, which has a metallic substrate coated on its surface with a composition comprising a drug. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244020 | DRUG CONDENSATION AEROSOLS AND KITS - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided. The device contained in the kit typically, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Also disclosed, are methods for using these aerosols and kits. | 10-06-2011 |
Robert Lloyd, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20090101001 | HIGH EFFICIENCY HYDRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION - The present invention generally pertains to hydro-mechanical transmission using fixed displacement motors and pumps in conjunction with two or more mechanical differentials to accomplish continuously variable transfer ratio change and a means to seek the operating point of peak efficiency. In addition a hydraulic transmission is described that uses only one differential. In addition, an all-mechanical by-pass feature is included to allow the operation of road vehicles at high speed for extended periods at high efficiency. A means is described to provide for mechanical stability under all operating conditions. One intended application is a hydraulic transmission system for vehicles using hydraulic regenerative braking. | 04-23-2009 |
Robert Hugh Francis Lloyd, Los Altos, CA US
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| 20110056195 | INFINITELY-VARIABLE, HYDRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION USING FIXED DISPLACEMENT PUMPS AND MOTORS - This invention consists of two or more fixed displacement hydraulic pump/motors mounted on a common input shaft hydraulically connected to two or more fixed hydraulic pump/motors mounted on a common output shaft. The relative displacements of the pump/motors are chosen such that by selectively activating the individual pump/motors, the transmission ratio can be changed in the case when the input devices and acting as pumps driving the output devices as motors (conversely when driving the vehicle in reverse). Further, a hydraulic accumulator and reservoir are attached in a manner that allows the pressurized fluid to augment the flow produce by the input pumps in order to increase the transmission ratio. Similarly, the transmission ratio can also be reduced by causing the input pumps to pump fluid into the accumulator at the same time they are pumping fluid through the output motors. The transmission also contains a single speed all mechanical by-pass for use when cruising and an input reduction gear to increase the torque and power capacity of the transmission. | 03-10-2011 |
Seth Lloyd, Stanford, CA US
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| 20100302548 | LASER-DRIVEN OPTICAL GYROSCOPE HAVING A NON-NEGLIGIBLE SOURCE COHERENCE LENGTH - A fiber-optic sensor, a method of configuring a fiber-optic sensor, and a method of using a fiber-optic sensor are provided. The fiber-optic sensor includes an optical fiber coil having a length and a laser source optically coupled to the coil. The laser source has a coherence length. Light from the source is transmitted to the coil as a first signal propagating along the coil in a first direction and a second signal propagating along the coil in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The optical paths of the first signal and the second signal are substantially reciprocal with one another and the first signal and the second signal are combined together after propagating through the coil to generate a third signal. The coherence length is greater than 1 meter or is in a range between 200 microns and 10 centimeters. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110176140 | LOW-NOISE FIBER-OPTIC SENSOR UTILIZING A LASER SOURCE - A fiber-optic sensor includes an optical fiber coil and a laser source optically coupled to the coil. Light from the source is transmitted to the coil as a first optical signal and a second optical signal counter-propagating through the coil. The optical paths of the first optical signal and the second optical signal are substantially reciprocal with one another and the first optical signal and the second optical signal are combined together after counter-propagating through the coil to generate a third optical signal. The laser source is frequency-modulated or can have a coherence length longer than a length of the coil. | 07-21-2011 |
Stephen Lloyd, Los Altos, CA US
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| 20110254760 | Wireless Motion Processing Sensor Systems Suitable for Mobile and Battery Operation - The present invention relates to a combination of a 6-axis motion sensor having a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis linear accelerometer, a motion processor and a radio integrated circuit chip (IC), wherein the intelligence in the motion processor enables the communication between the motion sensor, the radio IC and the external network. The motion processor also enables power savings by adaptively controlling the data rate of the motion sensor, depending on the amount or speed of the motion activity. | 10-20-2011 |
Toby John Lloyd, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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| 20110216548 | Vehicle Lighting System - An illumination controller comprise at least one sensor configured to sense position and motion of an operator of a banking vehicle, an illumination adjustment actuator, and a controller configured to determine angular velocity and/or linear acceleration, and banking angle of the vehicle from the sensed position and motion signals. The controller controls the illumination adjustment actuator to direct the illumination in anticipation of and during a turn. | 09-08-2011 |
Tom Lloyd, San Francisco, CA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20090158212 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING RECENTLY-USED AND IN-USE APPLICATIONS FOR EASE OF NAVIGATION ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method of providing a user interface jump list application is disclosed, which reduces multiple functions into a single user interface function for electronic devices such as portable or mobile devices having computing and communication capabilities. First, the user interface jump list application provides a list of applications executing in the background on the electronic device. Second, the user interface application provides for the ability for the user to close, kill or quit (by giving an instruction) the application running in the background without having to activate or launch that application. The user interface application indicates applications that are active in a different font so the user can easily differentiate an application that is active from one that is not. The user interface application additionally provides a list of important or favorite applications for quick access and a list of recently used applications for quick access. A user can easily launch an application from this list. | 06-18-2009 |